Not much to say here. We reminisce about the past four and a half years of Monsters & Multiclass and talk about what the shows meant to us. We know this is the right call for us, but it is hard to say goodbye. This episode gave us a lot of closure, and for our fans that feel they need that, I hope this does for you as well. As discussed in the epis…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Adult Red Dragons from Pathfinder's Bestiary! A classic staple fantasy monster pumped full of crunchy tactical choices! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisi…

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In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at The Hydra from Pathfinder's Bestiary! A classic mythological beast and Pathfinder absolutely does it justice! Find out why, and why this thing is so hard to kill, in this episode! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/suppo…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover both the new Sorcerer and Wizard! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: ht…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover the new Barbarian! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersa…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover the new Warlock! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersand…

In this episode, Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into Pathfinder 2e's archetypes - otherwise known as Pathfinder's version of multiclassing! We'll give an overview of how archetypes work in Pathfinder, talk about the key differences between archetypes and DnD multiclassing, and give our opinions on what we like and don't like! FanRoll (use code MM10) …

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover the new Fighter! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersand…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D Player Handbook 5 UA! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/suppo…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Ahuizotls from Pathfinders Bestiary 2! A badger otter combo with a claw on its tail that like's to eat teeth and fingernails! Then leave the bodies for their loved ones to find... Ahuizotl in 5e: https://www.dndbeyond.com/monsters/3492378-ahuizotl FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrol…

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 4 years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! In this episode, we're taking a second look at Cleric/Monk. Do any of the Monk redesigns and new Cleric subclasses mesh well? And is there any great co…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Cloakers from DnD 5e's Basic Rules! A simple-sounding monster with some unique flairs. FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbardcore Find us and the YouTube…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover the new Paladin! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersand…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA to specifically cover the new Druid! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmu…

In this episode we take a hard look at Pathfinder! After years of DnD we finally give Pathfinder 2e a proper try and dive into all the differences and try to answer the question - should you make the switch?? 0:00:00 - First Thoughts and Initial Feelings 0:03:22 - Action Economy Differences (3 actions vs 1) 0:16:03 - Gradient Proficiencies and Boun…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Dream Eaters! A deceptively simple stat block with a TON of inspiration. bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off 3 months!) - https://bardly.io Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbar…

In this episode of Monsters & Multiclass, we take a look back at D&Ds Rogue class! What makes a rogue a rogue anyways, and why is it being a criminal? How has it changed over time? What does the class lack? bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off 3 months!) - https://bardly.io Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.c…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Djinni's and how to boost their stat blocks to live up to the legends that they are! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbardcore Find us and the YouTube v…

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 4 years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! In this episode, we're taking a second look at Druid/Paladin. Druids have a huge new design element of unique uses for their wildshape. How does this i…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at running larger than life monster fights! How do you handle the monster taking up the whole battlefield? Or what if the monster IS the battlefield?? FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcor…

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 4 years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! In this episode, we're taking a second look at Cleric/Ranger. What can all the ranger changes bring to this multiclass? And how does Twilight Cleric br…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will tackle a new subject for the show: worldbuilding. For this episode specifically holiday worldbuilding! How can you make interesting and memorable holidays in your fantasy world?? Check out the episode to find out! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticla…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the Lunar Sorcery subclass from Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen! A complicated and hard to play, but much needed, new sorcerer subclass. Do the new design choices make up for the sorcerer's flaws?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmultic…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the new One D&D UA: Cleric and Revised species! We cover all the changes and give our thoughts on the direction of D&D. Are we excited about the changes and the future? Or are we looking to jump ship?! FanRoll (use code MM10) - https://fanrolldice.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass…

In this episode, Ellie, Jarred, and Will use the infamous villain Strahd von Zarovich as a template to talk about greater design philosophy in using a recurring villain in your campaign. Learn how to elevate your BBEG from the likes of Saturday morning cartoon villains to cosmic terrors who pose an ever-present threat to your party! The Crafty Game…

In this episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will dive into the expert classes in the new One D&D UA. Have these changed for the better or worse? And what do these changes tell us about the future of D&D?! Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metallicdicegames.com/ 0:00:00 - Intro 0:05:21 - Bard 0:31:04 - Ranger 0:49:07 - Rogue Support the show: htt…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at doing a multi-phase boss fight using Auril from Icewind Dale as a template! An interesting approach to the multiphase fight with an amazing arc from beginning to end. bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off 3 months!) - https://bardly.io Support the show: https://m…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Ashen Riders from the Mythic Odyssey of Theros! Terrifying tortured celestials back to wipe out humanity! bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off 3 months!) - https://bardly.io Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardco…

In this episode of Monsters & Multiclass, we take a look back at D&Ds Barbarian class! What makes a barbarian a barbarian anyways? How has it changed over time? What does the class lack? What can be done about it in the future? dScryb: Finely Crafted Boxed Text (use code MM10) - https://dscryb.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.co…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Mummy Lords from the Monster Manual! Everyone knows what a mummy is but let's see if we can come up with cool new ways to use them! The Crafty Gamer: Tabletop Inspired Merchandise (use code MM10) - https://www.thecraftygamer.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/suppor…

In this episode, we talk all things traps, giving our tips and tricks on how to successfully use them in your games in a way that doesn't feel like a chore. Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metallicdicegames.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbardco…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at the Bodytaker Plan from Van Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft! Alien plant monsters set on world domination! Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metallicdicegames.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at the Drowned from The Ghosts of Saltmarsh! Undead waterlogged monsters who spread their deadly Bluerot to anyone they touch! dScryb: Finely Crafted Boxed Text (use code MM10) - https://dscryb.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. …

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 3 and a half years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! In this episode, we're taking a second look at Bard/Ranger. What can all the ranger changes bring to this multiclass? And how do bee's fit i…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at some of the wizards from Monsters of the Multiverse (specifically Evoker, Illusionist, Necromancer, Transmuter, and the deadly Apprentice)! How do the new designs stack up against their legacy versions? And do they all manage to feel unique and epitomize their schools of magic?? The Craf…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at some of the wizards from Monsters of the Multiverse (specifically Abjurer, Conjurer, Diviner, and Enchanter)! How do the new designs stack up against their legacy versions? And do they all manage to feel unique and epitomize their schools of magic?? Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - …

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 3 and a half years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! In this episode, we're taking a second look at Paladin/Rogue. It was strong back in 2018 but had some questionable RP. Has that gotten bette…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Eidolons and their companion stat block - Sacred Statues! A ghostly apparition acting as a servant to a god, protecting their most holiest of sites. Watch out when these things take control of a statue and hit your party like a truck! Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metalli…

No idea how we got talked into this, but we decided to do a "Hot Ones" style episode! We eat increasingly spicier wings as we try to stay coherent and talk about our favorite fire-themed D&D things! From fire monsters, spells, to character builds! Come watch us suffer through and see how we handle 2 million Scoville's! Metallic Dice Games (use code…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Archdruids! A powerful NPC statblock that can make compelling antagonists or powerful allies in your game! But does their rework in Monsters of the Multiverse fall short? dScryb: Finely Crafted Boxed Text (use code MM10) - https://dscryb.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticla…

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 3 and a half years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! This episode we're taking a second look at Barbarian/Warlock. The new breadth of options added in the past few years lays the groundwork for…

In this episode, we take a look at Vecna! To coincide with Stranger Things, WotC released an official Vecna statblock and an adventure - does he live up to the hype as the greatest wizard of all time? We'll also dive into the Vecna-related magic items and how you can build a whole campaign around them! ---------GIVEAWAY RULES----------- - Enter to …

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at Babaus! A devilish demon that makes for an amazing minion! We'll also compare the legacy version to the new one in MotM to see if we can see any new design philosophies. bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off 3 months!) - https://bardly.io Support the show: https:…

Welcome Barbarians! This is your board game podcast of choice, Board Game Barbarians! This week we wanted to get back into the swing of things by just chatting about what we've been playing! So sit back and relax while we stimulate the senses. As always, remember what is best in life. Discord - https://discord.gg/2rwC3Hh Music by - Brad Wiley & And…

Due to being, hopefully, better at our jobs than when we first started 3 and a half years ago, and all the changes to 5th edition since then we're taking a fresh look at some of our old multi class breakdowns! This episode we're taking a second look at Ranger/Rogue. The new breadth of options added in the past few years lays the ground work for som…

In this episode of Monsters & Multiclass, we take a look back at D&Ds Monk class! What makes a monk a monk anyways? How has it changed over time? What does the class lack? What can be done about it in the future? Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metallicdicegames.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support 00:00:00…

In this episode, we dive into Monsters of the Multiverse and take a look at the bigger changes to see what that means for the future of Dungeons and Dragons! The Crafty Gamer: Tabletop Inspired Merchandise (use code MM10) - https://www.thecraftygamer.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. ht…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at the Aphemia! A legendary harpy from the land of Theros Metallic Dice Games (use code MM10) - https://metallicdicegames.com/ Support the show: https://monstersandmulticlass.com/support Intro music by @Thisisbardcore. https://twitter.com/thisisbardcore Find us and the YouTube version: http…

In this week's episode Ellie, Jarred, and Will take a look at all the monsters released in Monstrous Compendium vol 1: Spelljammer Creatures! From space liches to death balloons and everything in between (what the heck is between those two things....) there's a lot of great stuff here! bardly: Your Own Personal Minstrel (use code MnM50 for 50% off …