Best TheEvilDM Podcasts (2024)

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AD&D - The Jackalwere, Human Infiltrator! 9:09

2h ago9:09

9:09

Today's podcast is brought to you by LeroyD20 on X. The Jackalwere is a rare and dangerous creature known for its ability to shift between a jackal and human form. Driven by chaotic evil, it roams the lands, targeting humans for their riches and lives. Its gaze holds a magical sleep-inducing power, making it even more threatening in ambush situatio…

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AD&D - The Death Knight, Your Campaigns Ultimate Big Bad! 13:34

5h ago13:34

13:34

Today on the podcast, Jonathan S sent a request into my facebook page asking about Death Knights! Death Knights, formidable undead creatures from D&D, are powerful foes with unique abilities, including magic resistance and commanding undead. 🗡️ Death Knights are powerful undead, known for their formidable stats and abilities. 👻 They have a unique o…

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AD&D - Using the Spectre in your game! 10:57

9h ago10:57

10:57

An interesting monster that has a lot of possibilities in your game, so in this video I discuss the Spectre in AD&D, detailing their abilities, weaknesses, and a unique approach for incorporating them into gameplay. Highlights 📖 Spectres are powerful undead with unique abilities. 👻 They drain life energy, posing a significant threat to players. 🌑 S…

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AD&D - The Equalizer of Gran March, a True Neutral sword of Justice! 13:44

3h ago13:44

13:44

The Equalizer of Gran March, or the Sword of Neutrality, is a silver long sword designed to balance the universe’s powers. Only true neutral characters can wield it effectively. It functions as a +3 weapon against various alignments, with special effects against extreme alignments, including potential disintegration. The sword has an experience poi…

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AD&D Shoes of Fharlanghn, Never trip on long walks! 10:58

19h ago10:58

10:58

Shoes of Fharlanghn are magical footwear that never wear out and prevent fatigue, allowing wearers to walk 20-30 miles daily. Neutral or neutral good wearers gain benefits like never tripping, climbing hills effortlessly, and walking on narrow ledges safely. Worshipers of Fharlanghn receive additional perks, including never getting lost, being unst…

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AD&D - Cloak of the Bat, Be a Vampire.....not really. 11:49

2d ago11:49

11:49

The Cloak of the Bat is a dark brown or black cloak that grants its wearer the ability to become nearly invisible in shadows (90% chance) and fly at a speed of 15 feet. The wearer can also transform into a bat, taking all belongings along. Flying can only occur in darkness and lasts for one hour, requiring an equal rest period afterward. The cloak …

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AD&D - How lucky is the LuckStone? 10:33

3d ago10:33

10:33

Today on the podcast, I am opening up the email bag for a request by a listener named Lady Laura. She wanted me to discuss the Stone of Good Luck aka the Luckstone. Page 154 in the DMG is where you can find it and follow along! Highlights 🎲 Introduction of the Stone of Good Luck from the Dungeon Master Guide. 📜 Details about the Stone of Good Luck’…

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AD&D - Sword of Sharpness & The Vorpal Sword! 13:10

4d ago13:10

13:10

The Sword of Sharpness is treated as a +3 weapon for determining what can be hit, despite having only a +1 bonus to hit and damage. It can sever limbs on a high roll. The Vorpal Weapon is similar but superior, severing heads with a +3 bonus. Certain creatures may not be affected by decapitation. #AD⁠nD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#D⁠nd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR⁠ High…

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AD&D - Speak Magic or Die Trying: Command Words for Magical Items! 14:19

7d ago14:19

14:19

#Adnd #OSR #RPG To effectively use a rod, staff, or wand, one must know the command word associated with it. This knowledge can be acquired through observing opponents, coercing information, or consulting hidden records. If these methods fail, spells like contact other plane, legend lore, or speak with dead may be employed to uncover the necessary …

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AD&D Alignment Shifts: Do Harsh Penalties Make the Cut? 15:42

8d ago15:42

15:42

Changing alignment in a character is a serious matter, impacting experience levels, abilities, and possibly deities. Clerics face significant consequences, while druids lose their class entirely if their alignment shifts from neutral. Involuntary changes may be reversed with atonement and sacrifice. Players must understand that alignment changes re…

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AD&D - Let's Go Over Leomund's Tiny Hut 12:17

13d ago12:17

12:17

In today’s episode of my podcast, we chat about the spell known as Leomund's Tiny Hut! When a magic-user casts this spell, they create an opaque sphere of force around themselves, with half of it above ground and half below. This awesome hut keeps the inside cozy, maintaining a temperature of 70°F, even when it’s freezing outside or scorching hot. …

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AD&D Magical Robes, Part 1 18:00

10d ago18:00

18:00

Today on the podcast, I am focusing on three robes, Robe of the Arch Magi, Robe of Blending, and Robe of Eyes. Magic robes in Dungeons & Dragons offer unique powers that can greatly influence gameplay. For instance, the Robe of the Arch Magi provides protection and boosts spell effectiveness, but it carries risks for alignment shifts and significan…

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AD&D - the Art of Disarm: Non-Lethal Combat Techniques Revealed! 7:47

15d ago7:47

7:47

On this podcast, I’ll explore the fascinating world of disarming techniques in non-lethal combat. As a fighter or cavalier, mastering the art of disarming can give you a tactical advantage. I’ll break down the rules, the types of weapons used, and the strategies to successfully disarm your opponent. Join me as I share insights that can enhance your…

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AD&D - Let's talk Barbarians, too powerful or too over-hyped? 23:13

16d ago23:13

23:13

On today's podcast, the topic is the controversial Barbarian class from Dungeons & Dragons’ Unearthed Arcana. We explore its origins, unique abilities, and the reasons why this class has sparked both excitement and frustration at the gaming table. From its impressive hit points and skills to the limitations it imposes, the Barbarian’s role in gamep…

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AD&D Permanency Spell, it has lots of possibilities! 11:04

17d ago11:04

11:04

On today's podcast I look into the spell Permanency and how many interesting possibilities it could have! Permanency is a crucial 8th-level spell in AD&D, allowing magic effects to last indefinitely, vital for crafting and enhancing gameplay. 🔮 Permanency Overview: An 8th-level spell that makes certain spells permanent. 📜 Magic Item Creation: Essen…

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AD&D Boots of Speed, run like a horse! 8:31

18d ago8:31

8:31

Boots of Speed allow wearers to run as fast as a horse, enhance AC, and impose weight-based movement penalties, making them strategic in gameplay. Highlights 🏃‍♂️Boots enable running at a speed of 24 inches (ft) like a fast horse. ⚖️Weight affects movement; over 200 lbs slows speed by 1 inch for every 10lbs. ⏳Continuous use is limited to 8 hours, r…

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AD&D Bag of Beans, a very Chaotic and Random Magic Item! 12:08

19d ago12:08

12:08

A “Bag of Beans” is a heavy cloth bag containing pebble-like beans that explode when dumped out, causing damage to nearby creatures. To safely utilize the beans, they must be removed by hand and planted in dirt with water, resulting in various outcomes, some beneficial and others harmful. The contents can summon creatures, create hazardous effects,…

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AD&D Unearthed Arcana "Item" Spell: A Hidden Gem! 12:52

22d ago12:52

12:52

Today on the podcast, I am exploring the Unearthed Arcana "item" spell that is truly SO UNDERRATED! On this show, we explore the intricacies of this hidden gem, providing insights into its mechanics, strategies for effective use in your campaigns, and how it can enhance your gameplay experience. Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or a curious…

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AD&D Creature Feature Theater: The Kech are Clever and Deadly! 9:49

23d ago9:49

9:49

#ADnD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#Dnd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR Today on the podcast, I flip open the Monster Manual II and speak about the Kech, a dangerous forest fiend in AD&D, highlighting their stealth, traps, and tactics in ambushing adventurers. 🏞️ Kech Overview: Rare, neutral evil forest fiends known for misleading and capturing humans. ⚔️ Combat Stats: Armo…

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AD&D Potion of Treasure Finding, How can you use it? 10:38

24d ago10:38

10:38

#AD⁠nD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#D⁠nd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR⁠ On today's podcast, I move along with AD&D week, talking about another potion. On page 127 of the of the DMG, we have the Treasure Finding Potion. Its a potion I don't think I've seen used in any campaign that I have been a part of, nor have I given it out myself. Listen in as I discuss how it works …

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AD&D Sweet Water Potion, is it useful? 9:22

28d ago9:22

9:22

⁠#AD⁠nD ⁠#TTRPG⁠ ⁠#RPG⁠ ⁠#D⁠nd ⁠#Greyhawk⁠ ⁠#TSR⁠ On today's podcast I got an email from a listener named Kate who wanted to know more about the sweet water potion that's listed on page 127 of the Dungeon Master's guide in AD&D. The Sweet Water potion purifies liquids, neutralizes poisons, and is a handy tool in AD&D, though often undervalued by pl…

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Illusionists for AD&D are great, I tell ya! 9:22

29d ago9:22

9:22

#adnd #Illusionists #OSR #RPG In this episode, I talk about how an Illusionist can be very valuable to the party and how they have some great spells at level 2 that will wreak some havoc on their foes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support

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Micro RPGs and I am writing an RPG (again). 10:10

1M ago10:10

10:10

#MicroRPG #RPG #design In this episode, I talk about what a Micro RPG is, and give some examples, and then chat about an RPG I started writing in 2016, called Cinematic 8. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support

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Braintoss: Notes You take as a GM 8:46

1M ago8:46

8:46

#GMtips #DMTips #Notetaking Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about taking notes as a GM while you are out and about. How do you handle keeping those great ideas in your head for a game, but you aren't gaming and you aren't near a computer? Listen in as I describe the methods I use. Link to app: https://braintoss.com/ --- Support this podcast…

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HARP - High Adventure Role Playing, is it fun? 14:58

1M ago14:58

14:58

#HARP #RM #RPG Season 7 starts today and on the podcast I go over the HARP - High Adventure Role Playing Fantasy game. Its an interesting d100 system, that has a good amount of crunch to it, but not too much compared Rolemaster or MERP. If you are interested in checking it out, I've included a link to the free HARP Lite. HARP Fantasy brings you all…

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Fumbling those tasks? 10:39

1M ago10:39

10:39

#fumble #DnD #dungeonsanddragons In today's episode, we're talk about two key aspects of gameplay. First up, we're discussing fumble rules. I'll be sharing my unique approach to handling these unexpected twists in my own campaign, shedding light on how they can add an exciting layer of unpredictability to the game. Next, we'll explore the handling …

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Why Comic Books Are PERFECT for Roleplaying Game Inspiration 10:52

1M ago10:52

10:52

#comicbooks #Ideas #DMTips #GMTips Today's episode focuses on how you can take old comic books and make adventures out of them. You do need to be careful, because your PCs will not always follow what the comic book has planned, you'll need to drop a lot of hints and improvise sometimes. Listen in and find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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Theater of the Mind: How Your Imagination Can Fool You 14:17

1M ago14:17

14:17

#ToTM #Theaterofthemind #GMTips #DMTips #combat Today's podcast is in all in your mind.... well isn't it always? Today I am focusing on answering an email from Timothy about how theater of the mind combat works. I also had a question on my YT channel yesterday about converting from tabletop to Theater of the mind by DocOrge and decided to answer bo…

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What is your 'go-to' game? 9:47

1M ago9:47

9:47

#RPG #TTRPG #Gaming What is your go to game? What game is the one game that you keep going back to, over and over. You never get bored of it, you love it and its your "pallet refresher" so to speak? We all have our one game, and it probably has changed over the years as you get older and experience more games. Mine is normally AD&D, Cinematic Unisy…

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Ghosts: Your Campaign's Uninvited Guests? 13:43

1M ago13:43

13:43

#DMtips #GMtips #ghosts Today I decided to take a look at the Ghosts in your campaign, talking how they work in AD&D vs D&D 5e. What happens when you see ghost? What happens when a Ghost possesses you? All these questions answered and at the end of the video I ask a question of the audience for the comments! --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…

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Campaign Magic: Creating One-of-a-Kind Custom Designs! 10:22

1M ago10:22

10:22

#DMTips #GMTips #GMAdvice Today on the podcast I decided to talk about starting a campaign from scratch, and planning out things, as well as talking about creative ideas that flow into your head and how you handle it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…

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Learn the System and Be An Adult! 10:58

2M ago10:58

10:58

#GMtips #GMAdvice #RPG On today's podcast I started off by talking about players who don't spend time to bother learning the game you are playing together and then in the latter half I decided to talk about whether you should be an adult and game with people regardless of their political beliefs, we are adults. If you are on spotify, there is a pol…

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Pass that Note DM! 12:12

2M ago12:12

12:12

#DMTips #GMtips #Gaming On today's podcast, I decided to talk about passing that note, from a DM to players, players to the DM and even between players! Its something I don't normally see anymore and I think it adds a level of drama to the gaming table. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…

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DC Heroes Batman Campaign, The Puppetmaster! 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

#DC Heroes #Batman #Superheroes #Comicbook #GothamCity #DetectiveComics #BruceWayne In today's podcast, I go over a lunch time adventure with co-workers. I ran Batman the roleplaying game at lunch during work for a long while, it was a lot of fun, but this was one adventure that stood out, as we first started gaming as a group. Link: https://dc.fan…

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Book of Random Dungeons tables, Can it help inspire a game? 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

#dungeonsandragons #GMtips #DMTips Today on the podcast, I go over the book of random dungeon tables, and if it could help a DM get out of a jam and help inspire ideas? Book Description: This book helps dungeon masters and game masters cut own their prep time and have more fun at the gaming table. Grab some dice and roll up a dungeon. Inside discov…

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Dragonlance comic books, fun read, interesting campaign? 8:28

2M ago8:28

8:28

#dragonlance #Dungeonsanddragons #RPG On today's podcast, I decided to talk about the Dragonlance comics books from DC Comics that came out in 1988, that ran for a few years. It could be an interesting campaign to write up and play in your D&D game! Link: https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonlance_Vol_1_1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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AI Chat bots, Good or Bad? 9:35

2M ago9:35

9:35

#AIChatbot #RPG Today's episode is based on an email from a listener named Tammy who wanted to know my take on AI Chat bots, and if they are helpful or hinder an inspiring GM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support

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Email Bag! Answering your questions! 12:45

2M ago12:45

12:45

#DMTips #GMTips Today on the podcast, I open up the Postal Pouch aka the email bag and answer some emails that had been sitting there. If you want an email read on the air, just send it on in and I'll answer it on a show. AskTheDM@TheEvilDM.com is my email address! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…

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Let's talk about the Gumshoe System for a moment 11:23

2M ago11:23

11:23

#Gumshoe #RPG Today on the podcast I decided to talk about the Gumshoe system and Trail of Cthulhu. It appears to be a rather simple system that focuses heavily on investigations and horror. The system is a simple d6 with modifiers to beat a target number. The system I would say is a very lite roleplaying, but can be as complex as you need it to be…

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Generic Gaming Systems? What about FUDGE? 11:47

2M ago11:47

11:47

#FUDGE #RPG Today's podcast is all about generic systems and building your genre from the ground up, and what's a system that can help you do it? FUDGE! Link to Fudge: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/327196/fudge-10th-anniversary-edition?affiliate_id=421647 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…

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Encouraging Good In Game Behavior by a GM 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

#DMTips #GMTips #RPG Engaging players in a tabletop RPG can be a rewarding challenge for any Game Master. How do you ensure that players are fully invested in the game? How do you guide them into certain habits that enhance the experience for everyone? Moreover, how can players reciprocate and support the GM? I will try to answer these questions an…

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Vampire Hunter Games and Gumshoe system? 13:02

2M ago13:02

13:02

#vampirehunter #RPG #Gumshoe Was looking around for a topic today and the idea of a Vampire hunter game came to mind, and how it would work, what system would I use, and how long could that game last? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support

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Alignment changes by a DM, How do you handle it? 15:37

2M ago15:37

15:37

#dnd #alignmentchange Today's topic inspired by a tweet from @memeslich on X, about changing alignments on a Player Character as a DM. How do you handle it? I decided to talk about how I handle it and some experiences I've had with it. I also reference the the AD&D Dungeon Master Guide on page 25 about handling alignment changes. --- Support this p…

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Terminator Roleplaying Game by Nightfall Games 9:53

2M ago9:53

9:53

#Terminator #RPG #S5S Welcome to another episode of the podcast, on today's show I discuss the Terminator Roleplaying game by Nightfall Games, and its S5S dice rolling system. Its a pretty interesting read so far, if you'd like to pick it up, check out the links below! QuickStart - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/341238/the-terminator-rpg-q…

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AD&D Dungeoneer's Survival Guide - Falling Damage! 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

#ADnD #TSR #Greyhawk The Dungeoneer's Survival Guide, a book often overlooked when playing AD&D is actually a great resource if you take the time to read it. Today I am focusing on falling damage, damage from spikes, falling on jagged surfaces, soft surfaces and sliding down slopes. All things found in the book on page 19 & 20! These are interestin…

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Starship Troopers the RPG & Some Gaming Advice 12:29

2M ago12:29

12:29

#RPG #StarshipTroopers Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about a game probably forgotten, not because its old, but because it came out during the d20 boom and its probably a game that doesn't have longevity to for gaming sessions. Starship Troopers the RPG. Starship Troopers: The Roleplaying Game is a ⁠tabletop role-playing game⁠ produced by …

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Converting Your Favorite System into the Game you want! 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

#RPG #CovertingRPG Today on the podcast I wanted to ponder about the idea of converting your favorite gaming system into the game you want. I think its a fun exercise for any experienced Game Master at some point during their hobby time, to take a game they absolute enjoy, strip out the system, and try to make their own idea work. We've all probabl…

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A Planet Where Apes Evolved from Men? Terra Primate! 12:35

2M ago12:35

12:35

#Unisystem #D10 #PlanetoftheApes I was speaking with a co-worker about roleplaying games and he was looking forward to a Planet of the Apes rpg coming out and I had to point out to him, Terra Primate exists already! Demo - https://www.edenstudios.net/images/terrademo.pdf PDF - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/705/terra-primate?affiliate_id=4…

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Gencon 2011, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Game. 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

#Buffy #BuffyVampireSlayer #RPG Today's podcast is another story about a game I was involved in that had an interesting twist. It took place during Gencon 2011 and I had a blast. I enjoy sharing gaming story experiences on the podcast and sometimes stories help spark ideas for not only me, you as well. Enjoy! Humble Bundle: https://theevildm.com/Hu…

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Drinking Potions during combat? 10:22

2M ago10:22

10:22

#DND #RPG Today on the podcast, after reading some interesting threads online via reddit, I decided to talk drinking potions during combat, and how it should be handled for different editions. I also have a few words about One D&D. Humble Bundle: Runequest! https://theevildm.com/HumbleBundle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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