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In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss initiative and surprise mechanics in TTRPGs. We examine how initiative and surprise work in DnD 5e and how people are using it wrong, we c…

Welcome back to part 2 of our Wizards optimization discussion with the one and only Treantmonk! In the previous episode, we delved into the world of D&D 5e Wizards and explored their potential at low…

Welcome to the ultimate guide to optimizing your wizard in Dungeons & Dragons 5e! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, our guest Chris Honkala (Treantmonk) joins us to share expert ti…

In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore creating your character’s backstory. Creating a compelling character is an essential part of playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). While the…

Welcome to part two of our comprehensive guide to optimizing your Barbarian character in D&D! In our previous episode, we covered the basics of the class and its features at low levels. Now, we delve…

Unleash your inner primal warrior with our guide to optimizing the Barbarian class! From race and ability scores to managing rage and exploring different flavors of this ferocious class, we'll help …

Are you looking to add some brain-teasing challenges to your Tabletop RPG sessions? Look no further! In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we explore the world of puzzles in tabletop RPGs…

In this second half of our breakdown of Druids, we dig into the exciting world of druid spells and abilities at 5th level and above. We take a look at the higher-level abilities and playstyle of a dr…

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss druids in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, covering topics such as race and ability scores, proficiencies, class features, spellcasting, and the role …

In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss the philosophical intricacies of tabletop roleplaying games with Dr. Terry Macmullan.  From lawful good to chaotic evil, alignment has bee…

In this second episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we continue our postmortem from our recent play of Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. From the streets of Kalaman to the ruins of Vogler, our chara…

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we do a postmortem from our recent play of Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. From the streets of Kalaman to the ruins of Vogler, our characters face chal…

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss flight. We examine the state of flight rules in DnD 5e and PF2 and take a peek at DnD 3.x and PF1 for comparison, then we explore how to handle flyin…

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Have you ever wondered what the afterl…

In this latest episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the progression of our ranger characters from levels 5 to 20. As avid players of Dungeons & Dragons, we were excited to discuss the challeng…

In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the world of random encounters. From epic battles to unexpected obstacles, random encounters can add an exciting element to any RPG adve…

Welcome to our in-depth discussion on the Ranger class in D&D 5e! In this two-part episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we break down the features, subclasses, and overall strengths and weaknesses of the R…

Are you ready to face the unknown? Welcome to the RPGBOT.Podcast. In this episode we explore the mysterious realm of Pandemonium, a plane unlike any other. Deep within its chaotic depths lies a world…

Medicine is often seen as a background feature in the world of fantasy games, overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of magical healing. But in reality, mundane medicine plays a crucial role in the su…

“If you ever wanted to run a monster hunter campaign, just use this book and nothing else”

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we review the Howl of the Wild release for Pathfinder second edition.…