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  • What to do with 500,000 Gold Pieces?
    Sep 5, 2018 by James Haeck

    Waterdeep: Dragon Heist is all about hunting down half a million gold pieces. Even if the players find it, they probably won’t be able to keep it all… but let’s fantasize a bit. If you got your hands on 500,000 gold, what on Toril could you even spend it on?

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  • R.A. Salvatore on the new Drizzt Novel 'Timeless'
    Sep 5, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    R.A. Salvatore has a brand new Drizzt novel out today called, Timeless. I got a chance to speak to him about the character and why this character has meant so much to so many people.

     

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  • Live from PAX West: Acq Inc. Takes Waterdeep!
    Sep 4, 2018 by James Haeck

    Seeing Acquisitions Inc. live is nothing like watching it on stream. Join James Haeck and prepare to shout as you explore the magic of shouting GREEN FLAME with thousands of other nerds in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall.

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  • How to Play a Modron like a Wind-Up Soldier
    Aug 31, 2018 by James Haeck

    “Modrons are beings of absolute law that adhere to a hive-like hierarchy. They inhabit the plane of Mechanus and tend its eternally revolving gears, their existence a clockwork routine of perfect order.” Perfect order is nice and all, but things get really fun when you force modrons to deal with a little bit of chaos!

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  • Acquisitions Incorporated: Meet the "A" Team
    Aug 29, 2018 by James Haeck

    This Sunday, Acquisitions Incorporated will be live at Benaroya Hall in Seattle as they go on another explosive adventure. Whether you’ll be there in person or tuning in on Twitch, you need to know the identities of the four adventuresome weirdos played by Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Holly Conrad, and Patrick Rothfuss.

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  • Scott Kurtz on Binwin Bronzebottom
    Aug 29, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    A few months ago, we caught up with Scott Kurtz to talk about his character Binwin, how that character came about, and also, what it's like to see him now in a video game. Tell me a little bit about Binwin. How did Binwin come about as a character for you?

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  • Urban Intrigue in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
    Aug 27, 2018 by James Haeck

    From Waterdeep to Sharn, magnificent metropoles are at the heart of every great D&D  setting. Learn how to be a great DM and player for games set in ivory towers and hives of villainy alike.   

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  • New Community Manager - Lauren Urban!
    Aug 24, 2018 by Adam Bradford
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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 32
    Aug 24, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • Dungeons & Dragons' Place In Pop Culture
    Aug 24, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    D&D has never been more popular than it is right now, and that's why I talked to Mike Mearls about its place in pop culture. What makes it unique when you compare it to video games or films or comic books, that energy that exists around a table when you are sharing a story with your friends.

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  • Acquisitions Inc.: The Podcast that Started it All
    Aug 22, 2018 by James Haeck

    Without Acquisitions Incorporated, there would be no Critical Role… probably. Years before the “Actual Play” phenomenon revolutionized the way the world perceived Dungeons & Dragons, Chris Perkins, Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Scott Kurtz, began a simple podcast. Little did they know that it would kickstart a revolution in the way we experience D&D.

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  • Matt Mercer and Charlie Sanders Consulted on 'Waterdeep: Dragon Heist'
    Aug 21, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    We spoke with Chris Perkins about Water Deep Dragon Heist and two of the consultants they worked with that helped them make this adventure unique.

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  • The Legend of Drizzt: Becoming the Face of the Forgotten Realms
    Aug 20, 2018 by James Haeck

    The latest Drizzt novel from R.A. Salvatore, Timeless, debuts on September 4th. This novel goes back to the famed dark elf’s Underdark roots, and we’re remembering the history and legacy of the much-imitated ranger in anticipation of its release.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 31
    Aug 17, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's episode of Critical Role!

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  • Let’s Make Maps: World Maps
    Aug 15, 2018 by James Haeck

    This new series tackles how to make maps for your D&D game, covering how to make maps on all scales, from campaign settings to dungeons to single encounter areas. This week, we tackle the large scale: how to make a map of your campaign setting.

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  • Taming dinosaurs, Running Taverns and Getting Healed with the Halflings of Eberron
    Aug 14, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

     In Eberron if you're looking to tame dinosaurs or you're looking for a fixer, halflings may just be for you.

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  • Spell Spotlight: Cloudkill
    Aug 13, 2018 by James Haeck

    Pale death creeps towards the characters. Learn how to use the powerful, situational spell cloudkill like a master by creating combo attacks with your fellow players—or by stacking the deck in your favor as a DM.

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 30
    Aug 10, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • Maintaining the Legacy of Dungeons & Dragons
    Aug 9, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Given the tremendous impact of D&D, there is a little bit of pressure when it comes to maintaining the legacy of D&D and also inviting new audiences to experience our favorite hobby. 

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 29, the Gen Con 2018 Live Show
    Aug 7, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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  • How to Play a Gold Dragon like a Righteous Defender
    Aug 6, 2018 by James Haeck

    Gold dragons are wise and powerful defenders of good, but when are your player characters ever going to fight one? Learn how to use this powerful creature in combat—and how to get it in combat in the first place!

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  • How Dungeons & Dragons Changed Gaming
    Aug 3, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

     The founders of D&D not only changed the game industry, they changed pop culture. I spoke with Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford about the impact of D&D.

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  • Gods & Faith in Eberron for Dungeons & Dragons
    Aug 2, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    Gods, devils, demons and celestials all have a different approach in the world of Eberron where faith matters most.

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  • The Elves of Eberron
    Jul 31, 2018 by Todd Kenreck

    The elves of Eberron are defined by their long lives, but more than anything, what makes them unique is their inability to let the past die.

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  • Traveling with Style: Skill Challenges
    Jul 30, 2018 by James Haeck

    Skill challenges will elevate your game to the next level, and give your travel scenes the pop they deserve!

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  • Happy Founder’s Day: Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, and the Birth of D&D
    Jul 27, 2018 by James Haeck

    Learn the story of imagination, drama, and tragedy at the heart of D&D's creation!

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  • Critical Role Recap: Episode 28
    Jul 27, 2018 by James Haeck

    Catch up with the latest adventures of the Mighty Nein in our recap of last night's Critical Role episode!

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