The Tome Show

Andy, Mike, and Sam get together to talk about their gaming in March 2015. They have a lively discussion about encounter building and xp budgets in 5e.Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rich Baker, game designer, novelist, and cofounder of Sasquatch Game Studio. Rich helped created the Birthright campaign setting, the seventh edition of Gamma World, the third and fourth editions of Dungeons and Dragons, and the soon-to-be released Princes of the Apocalypse adventure for fifth edition D&D (among many other successful games and novels). They talk his past, present, and future in the gaming industry. This podcast was recorded on March 10, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meSasquatch Game Studio on FacebookSasquatch Game Studio on TwitterAtomic Dragon BattleshipAlternityMission: Red PlanetLords of Water DeepPrimeval ThuleMarvel Legendary Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, and Allison Rossi to discuss the new Unearthed Arcana Battlesystem rules and not one, but two vague tweets from WotC employee and LeBron James of DMing Chris Perkins. This podcast was recorded on March 15, 2015.Please rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Links:The Tome Show on FacebookBattlesystem Brawlworldbuilderblog.meOld Battlesystem Article - The Art of WarGame O Clock YouTube Channelhttp://www.twitch.tv/padfoot240 Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

The D&D V&G Crew are joined by Round Table Host and overall Great Guy James Introcaso to discuss Stronghold, a 1993 city builder/RTS sim hybrid game.  Before the discussion can get really get underway, however, the boys find themselves magically transported back to 1993 by a Time Wizard!  Will 1993 Rudy, Alex, Vegas, Greg, and James (who somehow all retain their ages and adult maturities yet no knowledge of future games) show Stronghold some love for being so unique among its contemporaries?  Or will they chastise and awkwardly compare it to games that they haven't played since they were 4-8 years old?  Will this Time Wizard character be returning in future episodes or is it going to be just a stupid, clearly last-minute one-off appearance?Tune in to find out!  Also rate and review us on iTunes, it helps a boat load!Alex Breakdown VideoStrongholdWorld Builder Blog (dot me)Game O'ClockThe N CrowdNext Month's Game: Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode of the Book Club Jeff and Tracy are joined by Eric M. Paquette, Geoff Winn, and Christine Bellemere to talk about Fire in the Blood, the latest Forgotten Realms novel by Erin M. Evans. Their discussion is followed by an interview with the author! Support the show, shop below... NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Dave Gibson, Andrew Kane, and Topher Kohan to discuss the first Sage Advice column, the second D&D feedback survey, and speculate about future D&D products. This podcast was recorded on March 3, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.me5mwd.comD&D condition cardsTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsD&D Adventurers League Southeast on FacebookSupport the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rob Schwalb, professional game designer who has worked for Green Ronin, Mongoose Publishing, Fantasy Flight Games,Monte Cook Games, Wizards of the Coast, and more. Rob was one of the designers of Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition and has launched his own company, Schwalb Entertainment is currently running a Kickstarter campaign for its upcoming release of Shadow of the Demon Lord on March 12. This podcast was recorded on February 17, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meSchwalb Entertainment TwitterSchwalb Entertainment Facebook Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode James and Sam discuss the rules for Stealth with a special focus on using the skill to hide in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 60 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 177. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Allison Rossi, and Joe Lastowski to talk about the new D&D Elemental Evil miniatures from Wiz Kids, the new Behind the Screens digital column on theD&D website, and the comedic web series, DM Support Group, from Wizards of the Coast. This podcast was recorded on February 22, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D V&GGame O Clock YouTube ChannelModern Myths Game StoreActs of GeekCows Come Home ComedyOgre Mini PreviewFire Mini Elemental PreviewEarth Mini Elemental PreviewAir Mini Elemental PreviewWater Mini Elemental PreviewHeroic Minis PreviewFire Minis Preview Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Sam, Andy, and Mike get together to talk about their gaming in January and February of 2015.Support the show, shop below...

“Hither came Conan…” The world’s most famous barbarian comes to The Appendix N Podcast to tread the works of lesser fantasy authors beneath his sandled feet. We are talking about the earliest Conan stories written by Robert E. Howard, though not necessarily the first published.  www.nobleknight.com  Howard, R. E.: “Conan” series Robert E. Howard born 1906, died 1936 Born in Texas, the only son of a traveling country physician. Traveling with his father exposed him to firsthand tales of violence that would influence his writing, and like many people of the time he was greatly interested in the sport of boxing. Howard’s love of poetry and literature came from his mother, Hester. His earliest stories were historical fiction about Vikings, Arabs and lots of violence. His earliest influences were Jack London, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Bullfinch. In August 1930, Howard wrote to Weird Tales in praise “The Rats in the Walls” by H. P. Lovecraft. The letter was forwarded to Lovecraft and the two authors

James Introcaso sits down with the crew from D&D V&G - Rudy Basso, Alex Basso, Vegas Lancaster, and Greg Blair. This week they're dishing on the recently announced D&D RPG video game Sword Coast Legends and a Polygon interview with Obsidian's Feargus Urquhart. This podcast was recorded on February 19, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meInterview with Nathan Stewart and Dan Tudge about Sword Coast Legendsphillyncrowd.comGame O Clock YouTube Channel Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

D&D V&G 4 - Neverwinter NightsRudy, Alex, Greg, and Vegas discuss one of Bioware's classic D&D CRPGs - Neverwinter Nights.  Listen to them regale one another with stories of duel dancing PCs, henchmen who failed to meet up to meatshield standards, and what it's like to role play in a 13 year old game.Multiplayer Gameplay VideoNext Month: StrongholdNeverwinter Nights on Good Old GamesRavenloft: Prisoners of the Mist PW WebsiteThe N CrowdGame O'ClockDarkest Dungeon Overview Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode Sam and James discuss the rules for Reactions with a special focus on the Ready Action in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on pages 70 and 72 or in the Player’s Handbook on pages 190 and 193. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with Liz Theis, Wade Kemper, and Topher Kohan to talk about the upcoming release of D&D Dice Masters from Wiz Kids and the first fifth edition feedback survey. This podcast was recorded on February 8, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meTopher on Google+Topher on FacebookTitan Games and ComicsTitan Games and Comics on Facebookwadekemper@gmail.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

Mike, Sam, and Andy get together to talk about their gaming in November & December 2014.Support the show, shop below...

The Tome Show's 5e review team gets together one last time to review the final book in the core D&D 5e 2014 release. Jeff and Tracy are joined by James Introcaso and Mike Shea (Sam Dillon was unable to attend the recording). The group discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 5e DMG. Links:worldbuilderblog.meslyflourish.comD&D 5th Edition online encounter calculator Support the show, shop below... NobleKnight.com

James Introcaso sits down with Vegas Lancaster, Dave Gibson, Sam Dillon, and Jeff Greiner to talk about some recent layoffs on the D&D team at Wizards of the Coast and the Unearthed Arcana 5e Eberron update. This podcast was recorded on February 5, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.me5mwd.comrpgmusings.comJester David's How-To Guide to Fantasy Worldbuildingphillyncrowd.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

In this episode James and Sam discuss the Initiative mechanic in D&D. You can find an explanation of this rule in the Player's Basic Rules D&D PDF on page 69 or in the Player’s Handbook on page 189. Relevant Links: D&D 5e Basic PDF: http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules James’ blog: http://www.worldbuilderblog.me Sam’s blog: http://www.rpgmusings.com Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT

James Introcaso sits down with five of the 6 Adventurers League admins - Bill Benham, Resource Manager, Greg Marks, Associate Resource Manager, Travis Woodall, Content Manager, Robert Adducci, Community Manager, and Alan Patrick, Associate Community Manager. They talk about the Elemental Evil storyline and how it affects the D&D Adventurer's League and their open call for adventure designers. This podcast was recorded on January 27, 2015.Links:The Tome Show on Facebookworldbuilderblog.meD&D Organized PlayD&D Adventurers LeagueD&D Adventurers League on FacebookD&D Adventurers League on TwitterD&D Adventurers League on Google+ Support the show, shop below...NOBLE KNIGHT