The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike describes how to quickly an easily build legendary boss monster for your D&D game. D&D Tips YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike talks about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Intro 00:55 Kobold Fight Club Returns! 02:12 Esper Genesis Quick Look 14:27 Finally, Arby's Dice! 17:12 Alexandrian on Non-Focal Random Encounters 23:58 Taking Patreon Questions 25:53 Patreon - Sean H on Balanced vs. Situational encounters 36:46 Patreon - Raymond C on Deviating from Plotted Campaigns 44:11 Patreon - Eloy C on Rolling in the Open Links D&D Talk Show YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Kobold Fight Club Esper Genesis Core Book (PDF) Esper Genesis Core Book (Hardcover) Esper Genesis Technicians Guide (PDF) Esper Genesis Threats Database (PDF) Esper Genesis Threats Database (Hardcover) Esper Genesis Free Preview (players) Esper Genesis Free Preview (GMs) Arby's Dice (Finally) Alexandrian on Non-Focal Random Encounters

Mike talks about the value of thinking through the eyes of our NPCs in D&D. Original YouTube Video The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike offers ten uses for index cards in your D&D game. Contents 00:00 The Value of Index Cards 00:26 Index Cards for Initiative 00:53 Numbered Table Tents for Initiative 01:28 Quest Cards 02:01 Magic Items 02:26 Zone-based Combat 03:44 X Card 04:20 NPC Info for DMs or Players 04:34 Secret Notes to Players 04:50 Monster Customizations Links Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Easier Initiative Cards Zone-based combat Fate Condensed Index Card RPG X Card

Mike chats about all things D&D! Contents 00:00 Show Intro 00:32 The fall of Kobold Fight Club 06:54 The fallacy of the adventuring day 08:12 Don't become dependent on digital tools 13:50 On the Lazy Encounter Benchmark 18:33 Start with the story 24:58 Owlbear Rodeo, scenery, and new features 33:10 Call from the Deep Review 46:01 Hidden Costs of DM's Guild Publishing Links D&D Talk Show YouTube Playlist Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Mob Damage Calculator Running Hordes the Lazy Way Lazy Encounter Benchmark Owlbear Rodeo V 1.10 Token Video Forgotten Adventures tokens and scenery Call from the Deep

Mike talks about the advantages and disadvantages of ending your D&D game right before a big battle. Original YouTube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 

Mike prepares for his latest session of Icewind Dale, Rime of the Frostmaiden! Frostmaiden YouTube Video Playlist Notion Frostmaiden Campaign Notebook Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike talks about battling back the voice in our head that tells us we aren't ready to run our D&D game. Original YouTube Video The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master