A new quick builder has released on D&amp;D Beyond. Join us as we try to discuss it and not fall apart in the process. April fools I guess? <h2>Events:</h2> Cell of Cthulhu (Pentridge): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Pentridge Prison May 27th. Cell of Cthulhu (Old Melbourne Gaol): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Old Melbourne Gaol April 29th and June 24th. Dandy Con: Learn to play D&amp;D in fifteen minutes with short encounters inspired by The Maze: Reimagined April 11 Port Play: D&amp;D Epic: Level 14 massive adventure across 20 tables, with players moving between areas. April 18th Check out Mastersofalchemy.au for booking and event information. <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro/ What's been happening 13:04 Kickstarter Discussions 22:38 D&amp;D Beyond's Character Quickbuilder 59:39 Upcoming Events

#67- Character Quick Builder?

Dungeons &amp; Dragons 2024 edition is dead! Well kind of. Not really. It's complicated. <h2>Events:</h2> Cell of Cthulhu (Pentridge): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Pentridge Prison March 25th and May 27th. Cell of Cthulhu (Old Melbourne Gaol): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Old Melbourne Gaol April 29th and June 24th. <h2>Time Codes</h2> 00:00 Intro 05:27 D&amp;D 2024 Is Now D&amp;D 5.5e 18:57 Upcoming D&amp;D Books and Roadmap 39:18 Legend of Vox Machina 41:47 Upcoming Events and Wrap Up

#66- No More D&D 2024!?

DnD Beyond have revealed their 2026 roadmap for future updates which includes a complete revamp of the website itself! <h2>Events:</h2> Cell of Cthulhu (Pentridge): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Pentridge Prison March 25th and May 27th. Cell of Cthulhu (Old Melbourne Gaol): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Old Melbourne Gaol April 29th and June 24th. <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 02:17 D&amp;D Beyond's Roadmap 42:38 Upcoming Events and Announcements

#65- The Future of DnD Beyond

A live action Baldur's Gate 3 sequel show by HBO is in the works! <h2>Events:</h2> Wednesday One Shots: Stand alone adventures at Nord Bar Preston on February 25th. Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/wednesday-one-shots-MzIyNzM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Blood on the Clocktower: 15 player sessions at Elder Gods and Dragons. Join for a night of murder, mystery and intrigue on February 26th at $30 pp. Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/blood-on-the-clocktower-MzM4NTU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Cell of Cthulhu (Pentridge): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Pentridge Prison March 25th and May 27th. Cell of Cthulhu (Old Melbourne Gaol): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Old Melbourne Gaol April 29th and June 24th. <h2> </h2><h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 03:07 Baldur's Gate TV Show Announcement 13:15 What Happens To The Canon? 18:56 Episodic Storytelling in D&amp;D 23:19 Casting 39:19 Danny Crashes Out 42:22 Last Thoughts 47:08 Wrap Up/ Upcoming Events

#64- A Baldur's Gate Show!?

Ft. Role or Die

What goes into making TTRPG actual play content? Join us as we interview Ellie and John from upcoming TTRPG actual play Role or Die! Check out Role or Die <a href="https://youtube.com/@roleordie?si=LAjzG4koGZYb-o6H" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> <h2>Events:</h2> Quest in The West: Play Daggerheart at Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray every third Thursday of every month! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/quest-in-the-west-MzM2NzI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE </a> Splendour &amp; Society: Summer Season: Three sessions of Good Society at StoryVille in Melbourne CBD, starting February 8th! Book a full table of 5 to get $75 off! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/splendour-society-summer-season-MzM3OTY?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAb21jcAPUZQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadk3mRqEOM3aHSfGnjT9wuXczywcDZ2TMP0tTEYd2OrrtAjya4n45RCyBOxVQ_aem_MTKe40fl1ZBnLST49Qz61Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Wednesday One Shots: Stand alone adventures at Nord Bar Preston on February 25th. Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/wednesday-one-shots-MzIyNzM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Blood on the Clocktower: 15 player sessions at Elder Gods and Dragons. Join for a night of murder, mystery and intrigue on February 26th at $30 pp. Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/blood-on-the-clocktower-MzM4NTU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Cell of Cthulhu (Pentridge): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Pentridge Prison March 25th and May 27th. Cell of Cthulhu (Old Melbourne Gaol): Games of Call of Cthulhu at Old Melbourne Gaol April 29th and June 24th. <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 00:54 Roll or Die 18:05 Casting and Team Dynamics 29:51 The Name Behind the Show 53:17 Wrap Up and Upcoming Events

#63- Behind The Actual Play

Join us as we discuss the new spell stealer rogue among a few other new mystic themed D&amp;D subclasses! <h2>Events:</h2> Quest in The West: Play Daggerheart at Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray every third Thursday of every month! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/quest-in-the-west-MzM2NzI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE </a> Splendour &amp; Society: Summer Season: Three sessions of Good Society at StoryVille in Melbourne CBD, starting February 8th! Book a full table of 5 to get $75 off! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/splendour-society-summer-season-MzM3OTY?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAb21jcAPUZQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadk3mRqEOM3aHSfGnjT9wuXczywcDZ2TMP0tTEYd2OrrtAjya4n45RCyBOxVQ_aem_MTKe40fl1ZBnLST49Qz61Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> Wednesday One Shots: Stand alone adventures at Nord Bar Preston on February 25th Blood on the Clocktower: 15 player sessions at Elder Gods and Dragons. Join for a night of murder, mystery and intrigue on February 26th at $30 pp. <h2> </h2><h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 03:50 Fortnite x D&amp;D 08:32 Mystic Subclasses 51:55 Wrap Up and Upcoming Events

#62- New Mystic Subclasses

We're back for 2026 and today we're talking about the end of Stranger Things! Not much news this week but you best believe we're coming into 2026 energised and ready to up the ante! <h2>Events:</h2> Quest in The West: Play Daggerheart at Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray every third Thursday of every month! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/quest-in-the-west-MzM2NzI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE </a> Splendour &amp; Society: Summer Season: Three sessions of Good Society at StoryVille in Melbourne CBD, starting February 8th! Book a full table of 5 to get $75 off! Book <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/splendour-society-summer-season-MzM3OTY?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAb21jcAPUZQpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadk3mRqEOM3aHSfGnjT9wuXczywcDZ2TMP0tTEYd2OrrtAjya4n45RCyBOxVQ_aem_MTKe40fl1ZBnLST49Qz61Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 06:20 Stranger Things This podcast is brought to you by Masters of Alchemy. Visit mastersofalchemy.au for booking and event information.Intro music: Medieval/RPG Music by sonically_sound -- https://freesound.org/s/624644/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

#61- The End of Stranger Things

OUR LAST EPISODE OF 2025 IS HERE! (and so are both my co-hosts finally)Join us as we reminisce over the year past and look forward at what 2026 may bring. <h2>Upcoming Event:</h2> Quest in the West: Play some Daggerheart on the 15th January at Moon Dog Wild West in Footscray! Book tickets now for your chance to win a dragon miniature by Solgood Creations! Get your tickets <a href="https://mastersofalchemy.iwannaticket.com.au/event/quest-in-the-west-MzM2NzI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 03:03 There's no topics. We just yap This podcast is brought to you by Masters of Alchemy. Visit <a href="https://www.mastersofalchemy.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mastersofalchemy.au</a> for booking and event information.Intro music: Medieval/RPG Music by sonically_sound -- https://freesound.org/s/624644/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

#60- Goodbye 2025!

There's a Legend of Zelda TTRPG!? Well....no, but basically yes there is.Join us for our 59th episode as we talk all about an upcoming TTRPG called Twilight Sword, that is heavily 'INSPIRED' by The Legend of Zelda..... maybe a little too inspired.... Check out Twilight Sword <a href="https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/two-little-mice/twilight-sword#top" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> <h2>Time Codes:</h2> 00:00 Intro 02:25 Twilight Sword 11:21 The System Itself 15:43 The Kin 22:36 The Exploration Mechanic 26:05 The Monsters 32:02 The Kickstarter Sets 34:13 HOW HAVE THEY NOT BEEN SUED!? 47:46 Wrap Up This podcast is brought to you by Masters of Alchemy. Visit mastersofalchemy.au for booking and event information.Intro music: Medieval/RPG Music by sonically_sound -- https://freesound.org/s/624644/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

#59- The Legend of Zelda TTRPG?

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