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Like Dragon Like Son - Podcast

Like Dragon Like Son

Father and son team, Jay and Jack Oatway, bring together two generations of Dungeons and Dragons experience. They discuss fun, offbeat ways to bring more to the table. From how to create characters that challenge expectations, to building a more well-rounded campaign: tune in for fresh perspectives for players and DMs, whether you are new to the game, or are a seasoned veteran.

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Average duration
53 minutes
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123
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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Putting the Character into NPC

Putting the Character into NPC

Today, we open our Dungeon Master's Guides, delving into the world of NPCs. Whether its the most beautiful goblin you've ever seen, or the best poison dealer this side of Faerûn, we discuss the tips …

00:44:01  |   Fri 11 Sep 2020
Pages of the Mages

Pages of the Mages

In this weeks episode, we take a close look at the famous wizards of the D&D world, understanding their history and appreciating their iconic spells, such as Tasha's Hideous Laughter. Join us as we d…

00:49:09  |   Fri 04 Sep 2020
A Spoonful of Barbarian Helps the Medicine Go Down

A Spoonful of Barbarian Helps the Medicine Go Down

This week we look at how to make the best Healer out of... a Barbarian? That's right, we delve into a barbarian Jay plays which would rather heal than rage using a feat you may have overlooked.

Welc…

00:31:52  |   Fri 28 Aug 2020
Vanilla Can Taste Great: Making a Battlemaster

Vanilla Can Taste Great: Making a Battlemaster

The fighter class is often overlooked as it seems a bit plain and boring compared to the many other more flavorful classes. But sometimes a big scoop of vanilla is exactly what your apple pie party n…

01:07:32  |   Fri 21 Aug 2020
Subclasses From Beyond the Grave

Subclasses From Beyond the Grave

This week, we take a look at the two new (as of August 14th) subclasses released from unearthed arcana, the College of Spirit Bard and The Undead warlock. We also discuss how to make functional homeb…

01:02:56  |   Fri 14 Aug 2020
An Interview with Strahd

An Interview with Strahd

This week, we sit down with the count of Ravenloft himself, Strahd von Zarovich. We discuss how to keep control over your lands, how to toy with unsuspecting adventurers, and most importantly...discu…

00:55:34  |   Fri 07 Aug 2020
Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 2)

Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 2)

This week, we continue our session in the DM's workshop, a place where variant rules and game-changing tips are brought to discussion, all following what's written in the Dungeon Master's Guide. So j…

00:57:08  |   Fri 31 Jul 2020
Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 1)

Welcome to the DM's Workshop (Part 1)

This week, we enter the DM's workshop, a place where variant rules and game-changing tips are brought to discussion, all following what's written in the Dungeon Master's Guide. So join us, as we take…

01:04:07  |   Fri 24 Jul 2020
The Future of Feats

The Future of Feats

This week, we discuss the new feats from unearthed arcana (released on July 13). We talk about what we like and (mostly) dislike about these new feats, in addition to discussing the implications of t…

01:07:40  |   Fri 17 Jul 2020
A Guide to the DM's Pantry: How to Add Flavour on the Fly

A Guide to the DM's Pantry: How to Add Flavour on the Fly

This week, we discuss tips for DM's who want to add flavourful details mid-session, detailing our experiences and thoughts on different resources out there to spice up your games. In addition, we tal…

00:55:57  |   Fri 10 Jul 2020
Sub–Zero Tips For Ice Cold DMs

Sub–Zero Tips For Ice Cold DMs

This week, we discuss tips for concerned DMs and talk about incorporating environmental hazards into your campaign, especially focusing on how cold climates may pose a threat in the new adventure boo…

00:55:19  |   Fri 03 Jul 2020
Going Crazy With Weapons: Unmounted Cavaliers & Holy Fishermen

Going Crazy With Weapons: Unmounted Cavaliers & Holy Fishermen

This week we discuss a handful of character builds with a major thing in common; weaponry. We explore making a bugbear cavalier who forgoes riding a horse to hit enemies with a polearm from over 20 f…

00:59:19  |   Fri 26 Jun 2020
Ten Commandments for DMs (and when to break them)

Ten Commandments for DMs (and when to break them)

This week we pick up our copy of Xanathar's and begin to peruse. The first thing we hist are some important basic rules/principles (commandments?) for DMs to remember. We go through the list and shar…

00:37:28  |   Fri 19 Jun 2020
Grab Your Friends: School's Out And It's Time To Play More D&D

Grab Your Friends: School's Out And It's Time To Play More D&D

With summer travel still under lock down, that means more time for adventuring! This might also be the chance you've been looking for to introduce some new players to the world's greatest roleplaying…

00:56:49  |   Fri 12 Jun 2020
Warping Our Minds: Building a Psionic Soul Sorcerer

Warping Our Minds: Building a Psionic Soul Sorcerer

Jay rebuilds an old psionic charcter with the new psionic rules: psionic soul sorcerer subclass. We review the new mechanics behind the ebb and flow of the psionic talent die. And we unpack Molochia,…

00:55:54  |   Fri 05 Jun 2020
School Tours: Where is Your Young Wizard Going To Enroll This Fall?

School Tours: Where is Your Young Wizard Going To Enroll This Fall?

We talk about digital dice: get your crippling addiction digitized. Jay talks about the good ol' Gygaxian days of D&D 1st edition dice, while Jack throws up in his mouth just a little bit.

Then we d…

01:09:00  |   Fri 29 May 2020
Gem Dragon Bloodline: A Sapphire Sorcerer is Born

Gem Dragon Bloodline: A Sapphire Sorcerer is Born

In this episode, we discuss the adventures we have embarked on within the safety of our own homes, providing insights into the tools we use to enhance our D&D experience. We talk about playing 1-on-1…

00:46:04  |   Fri 22 May 2020
New UA Subclasses: Souls for Beers, Teenage Bedrooms Inside Magic Lamps, and Tiny Cowboys Riding Your Wizard's Familiar

New UA Subclasses: Souls for Beers, Teenage Bedrooms Inside Magic Lamps, and Tiny Cowboys Riding Your Wizard's Familiar

A new Unearthed Arcana has dropped with updates to the subclasses formerly known as The Revived Rogue, The Noble Genie Warlock adn The Achivist Artificer.

The Revived Rogue has become the Phantom, a…

01:00:06  |   Fri 15 May 2020
Ready For Hell: The Heavy Metal Holy Ranger

Ready For Hell: The Heavy Metal Holy Ranger

In this episode, we go where no one wants to go: Ranger Land! Except that we make our Ranger into a psedo-paladin for a Descent into Avernus, or any fiendish/undead campaign setting. He's trading in …

00:43:12  |   Fri 08 May 2020
Exploring New Frontiers

Exploring New Frontiers

In the age of social distancing, we talk about our first impressions (and frustrations) with playing D&D online. We discuss the blanace between theatre-of-the-mind versus online maps, or even extrave…

00:52:19  |   Fri 01 May 2020
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