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Step into the world of Tales of the Valiant with us as we embark on a two-part exploration of the fascinating and unique Mechanist class. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we delve into the mechanics and features of this class, discussing its differences from the Artificer, its limited subclass options, and its powerful abilities such as Eyes of the Maker and Shard of Creation. Join us as we break down the augment system, its various effects and limitations, and the exciting Weapon Options feature. And stay tuned as we share our expert insights on building the Metalurgist and Spellrite subclasses, including tips and tricks for level 4 improvements and talents. It's time to roll for initiative and discover the wonders of the Mechanist!
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this two-part episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we begin the build of the Mechanist class from Tales of the Valiant. The team explores the differences between the Mechanist and the Artificer, noting that the Mechanist focuses more on building and enhancing items rather than spellcasting. The team also discusses the limited number of subclasses available for the Mechanist and the potential challenges of adapting Artificer subclasses to the Mechanist. We provide insights into ability scores, lineage, and heritage choices for the class; highlighting the Eyes of the Maker feature, which allows the Mechanist to identify magic items, and the Shard of Creation feature, which grants the Mechanist a ball of loose plasma.
We explore the Mechanist's ability to inspire themselves and the scaling of their features with level. We’ll move on to the augments, which are similar to infusions in the 5th edition artificer class; and highlight the adhesive, collapsible, detecting, empowered, elusive, and loading augments and their effects. We break down the limitations and scaling of the augments, and discuss the Augments feature of the Tales of the Valiant Mechanist class.
Finally, we go through each augment and discuss its effects and potential uses and talk about the Efficient Action feature, which allows the use of augments as a bonus action, and the Weapon Options feature, which provides special attacks depending on the type of weapon. Tyler and Ash each will break down builds for the two subclasses of the Mechanist class, the Metalurgist and the Spellrite, briefly mentioning the level 4 improvements and talents.
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
Black Flag Reference Document on KoboldPress.com BFRD.net Content From RPGBOT.net 5e to ToV Transition Guide KEY TAKEAWAYS
The Mechanist class in Tales of the Valiant focuses on building and enhancing items rather than spellcasting, making it distinct from the Artificer class. Adapting Artificer subclasses to the Mechanist may be challenging due to the differences in spellcasting abilities. The Mechanist class offers flexibility in ability score distribution, with a focus on Intelligence for class features. Lineage and heritage choices should be made based on the desired playstyle, with options that enhance durability or provide damage resistance being popular. The Mechanist class features, such as Eyes of the Maker and Shard of Creation, offer unique abilities related to identifying and interacting with magic items. The Mechanist class in Tales of the Valiant has unique features such as the Shard of Creation and the ability to inspire themselves. The augments in the Mechanist class are similar to infusions in the 5th edition artificer class. The adhesive augment allows objects to become adhesive and can hold up to a thousand pounds. The collapsible augment makes objects smaller. The detecting augment provides various vision enhancements, including dark vision, invisivision, magic vision, and x-ray vision. The empowered augment gives a +1 bonus to attack and damage, which scales to +2 at level 9 and +3 at level 15. The elusive augment allows objects to be disguised as other objects of the same type. The loading augment generates

In Part 2 of this RPGBOT.Podcast on Monks, we continue our ongoing discussion of the D&D 5e Monk, continuing from level 5. At level 11, Ash gains the Tranquility feature, which grants the effect of a sanctuary spell. Tyler gains the Aspect of the Worm feature, allowing him to create an aura that frightens enemies or grants resistance to dragon damage. Randall gains the Empowered Arms feature, which adds extra damage to his attacks and allows him to create an aura that grants temporary hit points. At level 12, Tyler takes the Chef feat to boost his Wisdom and gain extra healing, while Ash takes the Strike of the Giants feat to enhance his melee attacks.
The conversation also explores the tactics and combat strategies of the monk class. The hosts talk about the different features and abilities that the Monk gains at each level, proficiency in all languages, Diamond Soul, Timeless Body, Quivering Palm, and Empty Body. They also discuss the usefulness and limitations of these features, as well as potential tactics and strategies for playing a high-level Monk.
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Tyler Kamstra
Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely
Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James
@JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan
@Lzr_illuminati

Wands, scrolls, and potions - oh my! In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dust off our spellbook and explore the fascinating world of Spell Components. As any seasoned player knows, magic in TTRPGs is not just about waving a wand and uttering a few words - it often requires specific material, somatic, and verbal components. But what do these components actually mean, and how can you make them more than just a list of necessary items? Join us as we explore the mechanics and lore behind spell components, and discover how you can add depth and intrigue to your spellcasting in Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder.
Special thanks to Mr. Gleam on the RPGBOT Discord for the question of the week this week.
This episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast was originally published on January 26, 2022.
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
DnD 5e
Player’s Handbook (affiliate link)
Chapter 10: Spellcasting, under Casting a Spell > Components PF2e
Core Rulebook (affiliate link)
Chapter 12: Spells, under Casting Spells (Page 303) https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=281 Other Stuff
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Tyler Kamstra
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Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James
@JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan
@Lzr_illuminati

Hold on to your dice and brace yourselves, Vecna, the deadliest Lich in all the realms, has returned; and this time, he's not playing around. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're reviewing this perilous new journey from Wizards of The Coast. As you face off against the ultimate evil in an epic battle to save all of existence, get ready to traverse the multiverse, from the Forgotten Realms to Eberron and beyond as you race against time to stop Vecna's destructive ritual. This adventure will push you to your limits and challenge everything you thought you knew about Dungeons & Dragons.
Curse of Strahd (affiliate link) Death House Descent into Avernus (affiliate link) Spelljammer: Adventures in Space (affiliate link) The Vecna Dossier Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye Previous Episodes Tales of the Valiant (with Teasers!) - RPGBOT.News S3E35 Other Stuff Tales of the Valiant Alpha - A Review If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
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Tyler Kamstra
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Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James
@JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan
@Lzr_illuminati

Welcome to the world of class-based role-playing, where each adventurer brings their own set of unique abilities and duties to the table. Join the RPGBOT.Podcast team as they breakdown the exciting world of Kobold Press' Black Flag Project and explore the various character classes that make up this epic adventure. From bravery to cunning, learn how each class adds depth and excitement to your role-playing experience. So gather your dice and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through the Tales of the Valiant.
Black Flag Reference Document on KoboldPress.com BFRD.net Content From RPGBOT.net 5e to ToV Transition Guide If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings.
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Tyler Kamstra
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Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James
@JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan
@Lzr_illuminati

In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss running one-shot adventures and what level at which you should do so. We discuss the pros and cons of a 1st-level adventure, what levels we recommend for 5e and PF2 one-shots and why, and how to handle one-shots for classless systems and systems that don’t use the concept of levels like Shadowrun and Fantasy Flight’s Star Wars RPG.
Special thanks to @oaks_and_ravens on twitter for the question of the week this week.
This episode was originally published on January 19th, 2022
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes
How to Play Dungeons and Dragons, Part 2 – Characters Episode 18 – Downtime Articles on RPGBOT.net
DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Campaign Planning DnD 5e – Practical Guide to Starting Above 1st Level DnD 5e – Encounter Builder Dungeons and Dragons (DnD 5e)
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything (affiliate link) Pathfinder 2e
Core Rulebook (affiliate link) Little Trouble in Big Absalom – Free PDF Sundered Waves 5th-level one-shot adventure
On Roll20 On Paizo.com Other Stuff
Halo: Reach on wikipedia Quicken (affiliate link) – I bet you thought we were kidding. Shadowrun Beginner Box (affiliate link) Star Wars Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) The Drake Equation on Wikipedia If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings.
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Tyler Kamstra
Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely
Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James
@JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan
@Lzr_illuminati