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This week we divine and dive into the fascinating intersection of tarot cards and tabletop role-playing games. From character creation to game mechanics and storytelling, we explore how tarot can add depth, mystery, and inspiration to your campaigns.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction to Tarot in TTRPGs(03:27) Incorporating Tarot into D&D(12:13) Using Tarot for Storytelling and Adventure Building(22:41) Tarot Decks and Their In-Game Effects(31:15) Tarot-Themed Characters and Sub-Classes(41:43) The Prognosticator Class: Tarot and Fate Manipulation(50:19) The Seeker Class: Purpose and Power(01:06:04) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:100 Fortunes From The Fortune Teller from DnD SpeakThe Tarot JourneyUsing Tarot Cards for Character Development, Game Mechanics, and StorytellingThe GM & The TarotTarot for Adventure Building DummiesTarot of Many Things from Jesse BrakeTarot Deck Item from Monkey DMThe Fortune Teller by en-masonTarot Domain Cleric from AusiCircle of the Wild Card from Heartleaf GamesCollege of Four Suits from Griffon’s SaddlebagThe Prognosticator from Dillan AckermanThe Seeker from FriskyRisqueTrinket of the Week: Deck of Throwing--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

This episode isn’t about dance moves but the class with probably the most iconic class feature: Druids and their Wildshape. Join us as we explore the new 2024 Druid changes and have a cozy romp through some fun homebrew subclasses from the evolutionary and botanical to the Dragonix and even Irish folklore-inspired.Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Druid Circles from laserllamaCircle of Evolution from HarowingInto The Wild from Riot MindsCircle of the Grove from Griffon’s SaddlebagCircle of Dragons from Griffon's SaddlebagCircle of Imbolc from Dakota IrishThe Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen GamesThe Pantheon of Ethelon from Adventure RipplesBriarguard Armor from Dungeon Strugglers--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

We're going back to our roots, exploring a class and associated subclasses, and this time it's monks! Accounting for 2024 rules changes, this episode covers new options for Kung Fu monks, boistrous brawlers, dexterous assassins, elemental strikes and healing hands. Oh - and also how the WORST 5e subclass is finally fixed...Chapters:(0:00) Exploring the Monk Class(06:17) 2024 Rules and Changes to the Monk Class(11:29) 5e Monk Reworks(15:38) Master Unarmed Combat Techniques(24:46) Stealth and Subterfuge(38:40) Wield Strikes and Bursts of Elemental Power(51:05) Stay Calm & Heal(01:03:06) Special Mentions & Unique Monk Options(01:07:01) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for full show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Alternate Monk by laserllamaMonastic Traditions by laserllamaWay of the Kidney Punch in The Delver's Guide to Beast World from Heartleaf GamesWay of the Brawler from JohnpocalypseWay of Strings from HaricuWay of the Vogue in Chromatic Gamut from Action FictionWay of the Stormfist from Griffon’s SaddlebagWay of Dancing Wind in Among the Open Skies from AripockilyWay of Peace in Heretic's Guide to Devotion & Divinity from EventyrWay of the Artisan in L’Arsene’s Ledger from Loot TavernWay of the Hive Monk in Stargazer's Guide to Aroria from Ink and LyreWay of the Meridian from Griffon's SaddlebagFlail Snails Mail Monk Items--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

D&D has expanded well beyond original Medieval fantasy, and whether you're world building in a steampunk metropolis, galactic empire or an alternate eldritch Victorian Europe, the subject of firearms will inevitably arise. This episode is all about exploring firearm rules and those who can use them - from new weapon types, properties and explosives to gunslingers, clerics with carbines and monks with muskets, just take aim and fire away!Get in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Firearms of the Realms by Yonael5e Firearm Rules by Big MilkSix Shooter from Arvo HalmeWeird West from Mage Hand PressThunder Junction from Plane ShiftedMagic Bullets from TribalityArcane Firearm Sigil Manual from NovaNCGunslinger from Matthew Mercer/Critical RoleGunslinger from Heavy ArmsGunslinger Class 4.0 from Ashamed-PlantThe Seas of Vodari from TribalitySchool of Gun Magic from CamunonZGun Mage from IDBNAlien Influence Warlock Class from David AdamsArtificer: Powdermaster from JonnyDMValda’s Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand PressLens of Distance from YonaelKickstarter of the Week: Until Death Do Us Part--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Hey! Listen! It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this episode full of Zelda content to help with your journey. From different RPG systems and iconic 8-bit dungeon crawls that both emulate the games we know and love, to iconic species and monsters Linked into D&D 5e, this chat serves up more ingredients than you can shake your maracas at! You’ll be a ttrpg tri-force to be reckoned with.Chapters:(0:00) Exploring The Legend of Zelda's themes and mechanics(06:50) What Zelda inspiration can we apply to official rules? (11:23) The Legend of Zelda inspired rule systems(19:26) Heroes of Cerulea and Forgotten Ballad(28:50) Break! RPG and Obojima(31:16) Diving into Zelda's Races and Cultures(43:06) Tools for running a Zelda game(51:05) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes--Featured on this episode:Zelda D&D Campaign IdeasThe Legend of Zelda Adventure System from Papers PencilsThe Legend of Zelda: Reclaim the WildHeroes of Cerulea from Blackfisk PublishingForgotten Ballads from Cool Way InkBreath of the Wild Setting Guide from Creator Works5e Breath of the Wild Player's Companion from Pankratos_GamingHyrulean Races from Ashamed PlantZelda Monster Manual from gowronatemybaby7How to build a 5e Link from each Zelda gameHorse Breeds from The GollickingCyclic dungeon generation from Sersa VictoryBoss Keys from Game Maker's ToolkitTrinket of the Week: Volcanic Ocarina--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

Episode 50! So time to celebrate with some Inspiration! Inspiration has changed in the official rules so we dive into how Inspiration is given out and what it means. We discover a myriad of different ways it can be used at your table from saving up Inspiration for even greater heroics to boon, banes and heroic final actions - there's something to inspire everyone! Chapters:(0:00) Understanding Inspiration in D&D(09:07) Earning and Awarding Inspiration(17:33) New Rules for Inspiration In 2024(29:11) Variations on Inspiration Mechanics in D&D(36:41) Unconcious Inspiration(40:23) Kibble's Tasty Heroic Inspiration Mechanics(52:00) Alternatives to Dice Rolling and I Know A Guy(1:01:06) Final Thoughts on Using Inspiration(1:03:00) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:8 Best House Rules For Inspiration from The Gamer[5e] Homebrew Inspiration from GyllzHero's Last Stand from WillibombagoDying Breath from TheHeadlessOneI Know A Guy from David NettI Know A Guy from Ryan ImelFates & Fortunes from Nord GamesTrinket of the Week: The Arcanite ShardKickstarter of the Week: Catch Me If You Cant--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Ever wanted a character's tattoos to have more meaning beyond physical description? Then this episode is for you. From Ink Devil Warlocks to Tattooists with sketchbooks and the Marked class who collect as many tattoos as possible - we explore the options that make tattoos an integral part of a character. But not only that - we explore expanding mundane tattoos with tools and inks as well as reems of magical tattoo designs with lore and artwork to enrich your worlds.Chapters:(0:00) Introduction to Tattoos in TTRPGs(08:05) Exploring Tattoos Tasha's Cauldron of Everything(16:20) Ink Devil Warlock Subclass and How To Become An Inkbender(25:02) The Tattooist and The Marked Classes(35:25) Character Customisation and Integrating Tattoos Into Adventures(43:59) Expanding Tattoo Systems(56:36) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Tavern Tales Vol.1 from Escape Plan GamesThe Inkbender from Smilesy_Tome of Mystical Tattoos Vol.1Magic Tattoos from Cottage of EverythingMagic Tattoos Extended from davidqshullTool Craft from Dump Stat AdventuresGuide to Magical Tattoos v4 from LadyJadzMystic Ink (Magic Tattoos) from Duncan RhodesTrinket of the Week: Sunken Isles Tattoos--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

From economic powerhouses and adventuring leagues to scholastic societies and, of course, the infamous thieves' guilds - this episode covers them all. We explore full fledged guilds ready to plug into your world and how to craft your guilds with the renown system. Players run guilds are also the perfect companion to the new bastion system so this episode have options for everyone!Chapters:(0:00) Why use Guilds in your game(10:11) Using Renown for easy Guild interactions(19:53) Setting up your own Guild(32:59) Expanding the game with pre-made Guilds(45:08) Stick to the classics with a Thieves Guild(53:06) A city of Guilds and other adventures(59:22) Trinket of the WeekGet in touch: hello@abovetable.comhttps://linktr.ee/abovetablewww.abovetable.com for show notes and more--Featured on this episode:Simple Guilds for D&D 5e from Master The DungeonRunning a Guild from Gerard GullyRemarkable Guilds & Their Heroes from LoresmythThe Guilds of Ethelon from Adventure Ripples Unearthed Spoils Special Edition - In The Shadows from Grim PressLeverage: Waterdeep - One Hand Washes the Other from Benjamin L. Eastman & Matt DunnTrinket of the Week: Tools of the Trade from Aripockily--Music:"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License