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#12- The 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
WASSUP ALCHEMEANIES! This week we're talking all about the all new 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide! As always your hosts Danny (me), Aaron and Erin bring a topic each to discuss before jumping into our main topic of the week (The DM's guide).
Initiative rolls results/topic order:
Danny (20), Erin (16), Aaron (5).
Topic 1: A Fool's Errand. A science fantasy TTRPG that heavily incorporates tarot cards. Build your party of fools as your adventure in a world dealing with the aftershock of 'The Big Oops'. What is 'The Big Oops'? That's for the party to decide. A Fool's Errand is available to back on Kickstarter right now HERE
Topic 2: D20 Dice Cards. Tired of rolling your D20? Want a different and more versatile way to resolve your D20 checks? No? TOO BAD! D20 Dice Cards are decks of cards that can be used as an alternative to rolling your 20 sided dice, simply shuffle your deck, pull out a card and use the result you've drawn. You can back D20 Dice Cards on Kickstarter right now HERE
Topic 3: Storeys. Storeys is a solo horror TTRPG! Set within an apartment block, move in, unveil the rot and SAVE YOURSELF. This game has a heavy emphasis on creative prompts and perfect for those with a heavy journaling style. Storeys is available to back on Kickstarter right now HERE
Main Topic: The 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. We talk the DMG!! Is it good? Is it better than the 2014 version? Will people actually read this book? What is a Bastion? All these questions and much more are covered as the three of us delve right into this dense yet important book.
EVENT INFO:
Shadows Inside Pentridge: Play 'Call of Cthulhu' inside actual historic prison cells within Pentridge Prison in Coburg. Tickets are running out fast! Grab yours today right HERE
Honey Heist!: You're a bear. You've got a crew, a hat (optional) and half a plan. This comical one page RPG is being run every Thursday night of November at the Murrumbeena Wine Bar by me! (Danny, one of the hosts on this pod... the one that isn't Aaron or Erin). Spaces are extremely limited so if you're interested in a fun, bear filled 2 hour adventure then make sure you book ASAP right HERE
This podcast is brought to you by Masters of Alchemy, Melbourne's premier game master for hire service. Visit mastersofalchemy.au for booking and event info.
TIME CODES:
00:00 Introduction
05:03 Topic 1: A Fool's Errand
13:47 Topic 2: D20 Dice Cards
23:06 Topic 3: Storeys
28:43 The 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide
01:23:47 Wrap Up/Upcoming Events
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