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! Original YouTube Video 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 the value of heralds who announce villains far and wide. Original YouTube video How to Create Pay-Per-View Worthy Adventures or "How to Stop Worrying and Start DMing Like Vince McMahon" Building Villains like Pro-Wrestlers Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon

Mike chats about all things D&D! Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Show Contents 00:00 Intro 00:17 Tricks for the D&D Encounter Builder 12:35 Mork Borg 17:41 Old School Essentials 24:40 Runehammer Games's 5e Hardcore Mode 32:14 2C Gamings Total Party Kill Bestiary 2 37:42 Nord's Dreaded Accursed 40:19 Increasing the Deadly Encounter Benchmark at level 11+ 46:09 Returning to our one-on-one D&D game Links D&D Beyond Initiative Parser to Discord Text Mork Borg Old School Essentials 5e Hardcore Mode Total Party Kill Bestiary 2 Dreaded Accursed

Mike discusses how to prepare for your game in about 15 minutes. Original Youtube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

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

Mike offers two tools for better D&D 5e encounter building. Original YouTube Video Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon

Join Makenzie De Armas, a creative DM and content creator, Morrigan Robbins from Wizards of the Coast, and Renee Rhodes, a family-friendly D&D storyteller, as they dive into innovative worldbuilding techniques for tabletop RPGs. They discuss the joys of collaborative worldbuilding, utilizing everyday inspirations, and the critical role of session zeros. The trio emphasizes the need for clear communication and boundaries to enhance fun and engagement, all while sharing humorous anecdotes that highlight the rich tapestry of character-driven storytelling.

Mike chats about D&D! Show Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:52 Translations Pushing Back 6e Predictions 5:00 Reviews of Third Party Books 07:22 Arcana of the Ancients 12:07 Ptolus 15:07 Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands 18:04 Ironsworn 20:56 Adventures of the Potbellied Kobold' 23:51 Mike's Appendix N (what's yours??) 37:25 Mike's Take on Stress Effects 58:15 Player vs. Player and Player vs. DM Consent 1:10:20 Rant about Adventurer's League Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master  Arcana of the Ancients Ptolus Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands Ironsworn Adventures of the Potbellied Kobold

Mike talks about the importance of being nice to 1st level characters and offers three tips to make their lives a little easier. Original Youtube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master

Mike discusses the importance of managing time in your D&D game. Original Youtube Video Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Join Sly Flourish's Patreon Buy Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master