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The RPGBOT.Podcast is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous discussion about Tabletop Role Playing Games, including Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder as well as other TTRPGs. The discussion seeks to help players get the most out of TTRPGs by examining game mechanics and related subjects with a deep, analytic focus. The RPGBOT.Podcast includes a weekly episode; and The RPGBOT.News and The RPGBOT.Oneshot. You can find more information at https://rpgbot.net/ - Analysis, tools, and instructional articles for tabletop RPGs. Support us at the following links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rpgbot BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rpgbot.net TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpgbotdotnet The RPGBOT.Podcast was developed by RPGBOT.net and produced in association with The Leisure Illuminati.

  1. ADAPTING PUBLISHED TTRPG SETTINGS - How to Pretend You Planned This the Whole Time

    2D AGO

    ADAPTING PUBLISHED TTRPG SETTINGS - How to Pretend You Planned This the Whole Time

    Have you ever opened a published TTRPG adventure, read three chapters in, and thought: "There is absolutely no way my players will do any of this"? Welcome to Adapting Published TTRPG Settings, where the RPGBOT crew explains why modules are suggestions, railroads are imaginary, and your Big Bad will absolutely die three sessions early because someone invented an arcane nuclear device. Whether you're running Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder 2e, or your favorite tabletop roleplaying game, this episode is all about how to customize published adventures, steal player backstories, break plots responsibly, and still pretend you planned it all from the beginning. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into adapting published TTRPG settings to better suit your table, your players, and the chaos they inevitably create. Drawing from years of experience running official D&D adventures, Pathfinder 2e campaigns, and homebrew nightmares, the team explains why no module survives first contact with players—and why that's a good thing. Topics include how to customize published adventures without breaking the story, when it's okay to railroad (yes, really), and how to balance sandbox freedom with guided play. The hosts discuss common pitfalls like breaking narrative continuity, accidentally ruining game mechanics, and losing focus when a side quest becomes the main plot. You'll also learn why player backstories, class features, and character goals are the best raw material for reshaping any tabletop RPG setting. Practical advice covers adding new villains, replacing weak encounters, cutting boring dungeons, and remixing iconic elements from other TTRPG adventures and settings. From fixing overly linear modules to turning side quests into emotional gut punches, this episode is a masterclass in adventure customization for Game Masters who want their campaigns to feel personal, memorable, and fun. Key Takeaways for Game Masters Published TTRPG adventures are guidelines, not gospel, and should be adapted to fit your players' interests and play style. There is a healthy middle ground between sandbox chaos and rigid railroading, often called a guided experience. Player backstories, goals, and class mechanics are the best tools for customizing published modules. It's easier to add content than remove it, but cutting boring or irrelevant sections is sometimes necessary. Breaking the story, mechanics, or balance can be fun—if you know what you're doing and why. Players don't remember plot holes; they remember closed narrative loops that make past actions feel meaningful. If a side quest becomes more fun than the main plot, promote it—your players will thank you. Every published TTRPG setting can support wildly different campaigns depending on how the GM adapts it. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    1h 6m
  2. DEATH MECHANICS (Remastered): From Tragic Defeat to Heroic Sacrifice

    4D AGO

    DEATH MECHANICS (Remastered): From Tragic Defeat to Heroic Sacrifice

    Death in tabletop RPGs is a lot like a group project: everyone insists they're prepared for it, nobody actually reads the rules, and somehow it's always the wizard's fault. In this episode, the RPGBOT crew stares straight into the great beyond—death saves, dying conditions, resurrection magic, and those awkward moments when the cleric checks their spell slots and quietly says, "So… about that body." Whether your character goes out in a blaze of glory or bleeds out behind a crate because no one had an action left, we're breaking down how death really works at the table—and how to make it memorable instead of miserable. Show Notes Character death is one of the most emotionally charged—and mechanically misunderstood—parts of tabletop roleplaying games. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dig into how death mechanics work across popular systems, why they often feel harsher (or softer) than intended, and how players and GMs can turn character death into a powerful storytelling moment instead of a buzzkill. The discussion covers death saves, dying conditions, instant death effects, and the role of healing magic in prolonging—or preventing—the inevitable. The crew examines how different RPG systems handle mortality, from forgiving safety nets to brutal attrition-based designs, and what those choices say about the kind of stories those games want to tell. Beyond raw mechanics, the episode explores meaningful death: heroic sacrifices, last stands, narrative consequences, and when resurrection magic enhances the story versus when it cheapens the moment. The hosts also share table-tested advice for GMs on foreshadowing danger, setting expectations, and making sure character death feels fair—even when it's devastating. If you've ever wondered whether death should be rare, frequent, reversible, or permanent—or why every party suddenly becomes a tactical mastermind the moment someone drops to zero HP—this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Death mechanics shape tone. How a system handles dying directly affects whether the game feels heroic, gritty, or forgiving. Death saves are drama engines. They create tension, spotlight teamwork, and often reveal who really read their character sheet. Instant death is rare—but memorable. When it happens, it should feel earned, telegraphed, or narratively significant. Resurrection is a storytelling tool. Bringing a character back should have consequences, costs, or complications to preserve emotional weight. Heroic sacrifice beats random loss. Deaths tied to player choice are almost always more satisfying than unlucky math. GM communication matters. Clear expectations about lethality prevent resentment and help players invest emotionally. Death doesn't end the story. It can launch new arcs, reshape the party, or permanently change the world. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    49 min
  3. PF2e LOST OMENS DRACONIC CODEX - What if dragons were… weird?

    6D AGO

    PF2e LOST OMENS DRACONIC CODEX - What if dragons were… weird?

    Dragons are eternal. Gaming mice are not. In today's episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we survive cursed peripherals, catastrophic Kingdom turns, and at least one near-fatal werewolf encounter before finally turning our attention to the real reason we woke up before dawn: Paizo's Lost Omens: Draconic Codex. It's a book that asks the important questions—like "What if dragons were powered by magical traditions?", "What if dragons were made of swords?", and "What if a dragon respawned because you can't kill the joke?" Pour yourself a gallon of coffee and join us as we dig into archdragons, dragon gods, delight dragons, wish dragons, and more dragons than should legally fit in one hardcover. Show Notes In this episode, the RPGBOT crew reviews Lost Omens: Draconic Codex, Paizo's definitive Pathfinder Second Edition sourcebook for dragons. The discussion covers both lore and mechanics introduced in the Remaster era, highlighting how Pathfinder 2e has fully reinvented dragons to align with its four magical traditions: Arcane, Divine, Occult, and Primal . Covered Topics Include:  Remastered Dragon Lore Pathfinder's clean break from chromatic/metallic dragons Dragons aligned to magical traditions instead of color Why these dragons feel "native" to PF2e mechanics Dragon Creation Myth & Dragon Gods Apsu, Dahak, Sarshalatu, and the draconic origin story Dragon gods, pantheons, edicts, and anathema Cleric and champion support for dragon-aligned worship Archdragons & Dragon Physiology New age category: Archdragon Young → Adult → Ancient → Arch progression Why archdragons emerge during times of conflict Expanded archdragon stat blocks for existing dragons Bestiary Highlights (So Many Dragons) - Over 40 dragon types, including: Delight Dragons (joy, bubbles, toys, and respawning punchlines) Mocking Dragons (laughing at your failures—mechanically) Wish Dragons (granting wishes with no ritual cost… interpreted by the dragon) Vorpal Dragons (made of swords, can decapitate you and leave you alive) Sage Dragons (dragon nerds who weaponize your secrets) Wyrm Wraiths (void-fueled undead dragon horrors) Player & GM Options Dragon-themed archetypes and ancestry options Dragonets as playable, pseudo-dragon-like companions Expanded kobold options New spells, magic items, and dragon contracts (mechanical pacts that actually matter) GM Tools & Campaign Hooks Dragons as quest-givers, gods, villains, and punchlines High-level storytelling with wish-granting dragons Using dragons as expressions of magical philosophy Key Takeaways Lost Omens: Draconic Codex fully redefines dragons for Pathfinder 2e, making them mechanically and narratively distinct from D&D while remaining iconic . The four magical traditions give dragons clearer identities, spell access, and story roles. Archdragons provide true level-21+ threats with campaign-defining presence. Dragons in this book are not just monsters—they're gods, philosophers, tricksters, wish-granters, and walking rules arguments. Player options (dragonets, archetypes, contracts) meaningfully support dragon-centric campaigns. This book is a must-own for Pathfinder 2e GMs, especially for high-level or lore-heavy games. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    1h 7m
  4. EBERRON - FORGE OF THE ARTIFICER 2: Mobile Bastions and Divorced-Dad Energy

    JAN 12

    EBERRON - FORGE OF THE ARTIFICER 2: Mobile Bastions and Divorced-Dad Energy

    Welcome back to RPGBOT.Podcast, where Ash is a Top GM™, Tyler is still emotionally processing Bastions, and Randall has discovered that Eberron finally lets you live your best divorced-dad-with-a-houseboat fantasy. In Part 2 of our review of Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, we leave the artificer workshop behind and dive headfirst into dragonmarked intrigue, mobile bastions, noir detectives, political backstabbing, and the deeply dangerous question: "What if my base could walk?" This episode contains airships, crime fiction, economic monopolies, and at least one moment where we realize the answer to most Eberron problems is "build a bigger construct." Show Notes In RPGBOT.Podcast – Eberron: Forge of the Artificer (Part 2), the hosts continue their in-depth review of the book by shifting focus away from the artificer class and into the broader Eberron ecosystem. This episode examines the character options beyond artificers, including dragonmarked feats, reworked species, and the lore implications of opening dragonmarks to wider character concepts. From there, the discussion moves into Bastions, including mobile bases like airships, lightning rail trains, and ships—raising important questions about gameplay practicality, narrative freedom, and whether your party should legally be allowed to own a war machine. The back half of the episode explores Eberron's storytelling frameworks, including noir-inspired Sharn inquisitives, dragonmarked house intrigue, and campaign structures built around politics, monopolies, and inevitable wars. Key Takeaways Dragonmarks are the backbone of this book. If you like dragonmarked houses, intrigue, and economic power struggles, this chapter delivers in spades. New species updates are a big win. Warforged as constructs, kalashtar as aberrations, and revamped korovar (half-elves) meaningfully impact gameplay and spell interactions. Dragonmark feats heavily favor spellcasters. Martials should be cautious—many benefits scale best with spellcasting. Mobile Bastions are conceptually excellent and mechanically… messy. Airships, trains, and ships are cool, but DMs will need to smooth the edges. Eberron leans hard into genre play. Noir detective stories, Renaissance-style intrigue, and political drama are clearly supported. High-level play quietly breaks old Eberron assumptions. The book embraces higher-level NPCs and epic conflicts, even if it bends earlier canon. Everything eventually leads to war. Political intrigue, dragonmarked monopolies, and bastions all point toward large-scale conflict—and that's very on-brand for Eberron. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    1h 10m
  5. ELEMENTALS (Remastered): Unleash the Untamed Fury of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth!

    JAN 10

    ELEMENTALS (Remastered): Unleash the Untamed Fury of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth!

    Show Notes Elementals are the walking embodiment of the four classic forces—fire, air, water, and earth—and they're one of the easiest monster families to drop into any campaign while still feeling mythic, dangerous, and thematically sharp. In this remastered episode, the RPGBOT crew digs into how to make elementals more than "a pile of hit points with a damage type"—including encounter roles, terrain design, and how to telegraph threats so your table feels challenged instead of cheap-shotted. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    58 min
  6. EBERRON: FORGE OF THE ARTIFICER 1 - Union-Approved War-Forged Opinions

    JAN 8

    EBERRON: FORGE OF THE ARTIFICER 1 - Union-Approved War-Forged Opinions

    Welcome back to RPGBOT.Podcast, where optimism is optional, feedback is weaponized, and today we're firing up the lightning rails straight into Eberron: Forge of the Artificer. This is Part 1 of our review, which means we're here to ask the most important questions first: Does this book actually understand artificers? Does it respect Eberron's magic-as-industry vibe? And will Ash rant about corporate design decisions like an angry warforged with a union card? Spoiler: yes. Probably several times. Grab your tool proficiencies and buckle up—this is Eberron, where magic is practical, progress has consequences, and feedback is delivered with a hammer. NOTE: WE GOT SEVERAL RULES WRONG IN THIS EPISODE. We recorded after an initial read of the book, and I hadn't had time to analyze things in depth, so we made several mistakes. Check our full Artificer class guide, which represents the more accurately. Show Notes In RPGBOT.Podcast – Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Part 1, the crew kicks off a deep-dive review of Wizards of the Coast's newest Eberron supplement, focusing on core themes, design intent, and early impressions rather than final verdicts. This episode sets the foundation for the full review by examining how Forge of the Artificer approaches Eberron's defining pillars: magical technology, artificer identity, pulp action, and noir-inspired worldbuilding. Along the way, the hosts reflect on feedback culture, creator intent, and how production environments shape the final product—because you can't talk about artificers without talking about how things are made. Covered in Part 1: First impressions of Eberron: Forge of the Artificer Artificers as a class fantasy vs. mechanical execution Eberron's "magic as infrastructure" philosophy Tone consistency with classic Eberron (pulp + noir) Early signs of passion vs. corporate checkbox design What this book signals for future D&D 2024 content This is a setup episode—laying groundwork, raising expectations, and sharpening knives for Part 2. Key Takeaways Eberron still lives or dies on tone. The book's success hinges on whether it treats magic as an economic force, not just spell flavor. Artificers need identity, not just options. New tools are exciting, but the real test is whether the class fantasy feels coherent and intentional. Design fingerprints matter. You can feel when a book is made with enthusiasm—and when it's made to hit a release window. This is a promising start, not a final judgment. Part 1 is about signals and foundations; Part 2 will be about payoff. Feedback culture comes full circle. The episode opens with feedback talk for a reason: the hosts apply that same lens to the book itself. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    1h 20m
  7. 2025 YEAR END REVIEW - 104 New Episodes a Year Was a Choice

    JAN 5

    2025 YEAR END REVIEW - 104 New Episodes a Year Was a Choice

    Show Notes The RPGBOT crew closes out Season 5 the only way they know how: with heartfelt gratitude, passionate rants, accidental comedy, and at least one derailment into pop culture discourse. In this end-of-year recap, Randall, Tyler, and Ash look back on a year of certified bangers, a few corporate-mandated stinkers, and the surprising joy of discovering that people are, in fact, listening. A lot of people. Like… three-quarters of a million downloads a lot. Along the way, the hosts reflect on: Why giving feedback is harder than it sounds (and why Josh should maybe just be hired already). How unionization, passion, and not hating your job might magically lead to better RPG books. The growth of RPGBOT from "30 listeners we personally harassed" to a thriving, weirdly wholesome community. The success of Quick Start / How to Play episodes for systems that are not D&D (and the relief that people actually want those). The birth and future of Other Worlds, where the same characters keep falling through genre portals like some kind of dice-based Sliders reboot. Big plans for 2026, including Numenera, Pulp Cthulhu, Cyberpunk, Blades in the Dark, Dragonbane, Starfinder, and the eternal quest to finally do Star Wars without the universe collapsing. Charity streams, especially the Old Gods of Appalachia fundraiser for MD Anderson, and why that one hit especially close to home. A completely unnecessary but spirited debate about Stranger Things, narrative stakes, and which beloved characters absolutely should have died (allegedly). The episode ends exactly as you'd expect: Tyler's brain breaks when the outro script is violated, identities are swapped, BlueSky handles are mangled, someone accidentally says "sub-sex" instead of "success," and the podcast briefly achieves true chaos before stumbling lovingly into 2026. If you like tabletop RPGs when they're fun—and you like listening to three people who clearly enjoy making them fun—this episode is a warm, messy thank-you note to everyone who made 2025 possible. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    28 min
  8. 2014 DnD 5e ROGUES LEVELS 11-20 Remastered: Skilled Skullduggery for your Devious Deceiver!

    JAN 4

    2014 DnD 5e ROGUES LEVELS 11-20 Remastered: Skilled Skullduggery for your Devious Deceiver!

    In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue to shine a spotlight on building one of the most intriguing classes in the game: the Rogue. With their sneaky tactics and manipulative ways, Rogues add an essential element of mystery and cunning to any adventuring party. Join us as we break down the key components of building a successful Rogue character, and learn how to level up your game with this second part of our two-part series on Rogues. HANDBOOKS FROM RPGBOT.net Rogue 5e: DnD 5th Edition Class Guide - RPGBOT Rogue Subclass Breakdown Rogue Races Breakdown DnD 5e Rogue Subclasses Breakdown – Updated subclass assessments and improved advice Rogue Handbook: Pathfinder Class Guide Assassin Rogue Handbook: DnD 5e Subclass Guide DnD 5e - New Arcane Trickster Rogue Handbook Arcane Trickster Rogue Spells 5e: Guide to the Best Arcane Trickster Spells BG3 Rogue Handbook: Baldur's Gate 3 Class Guide DnD 5e - New Assassin Rogue Handbook The Rogue Handbook - DnD 3.5 Baldur's Gate 3 - New Warlock Handbook BG3 Warlock Handbook: Baldur's Gate 3 Class Guide DnD 5e Poisoner, Poison, and Poisoning: A Practical Guide DnD 5e – New Practical Guide to Poisoner, Poison and Poisoning RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Fighters! Unleashing Your Inner Warrior - RPGBOT.Podcast Making Ingested And Absorbed Toxins In TTRPGs Fun Again 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. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net 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 Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

    58 min
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The RPGBOT.Podcast is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous discussion about Tabletop Role Playing Games, including Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder as well as other TTRPGs. The discussion seeks to help players get the most out of TTRPGs by examining game mechanics and related subjects with a deep, analytic focus. The RPGBOT.Podcast includes a weekly episode; and The RPGBOT.News and The RPGBOT.Oneshot. You can find more information at https://rpgbot.net/ - Analysis, tools, and instructional articles for tabletop RPGs. Support us at the following links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rpgbot BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rpgbot.net TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpgbotdotnet The RPGBOT.Podcast was developed by RPGBOT.net and produced in association with The Leisure Illuminati.

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    RPGBOT.net
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    571
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