Episode #1: D&D's answer to tower defense gameplay? Hold Back The Dead!

Show notes

To start of our latest season, co hosts Fiona and Hamilton check out 'Hold Back the Dead': a promotional adventure for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons released on February 5, 2025, as a free digital-only product on D&D Beyond (as of this episode's release - it is no longer available to download)

From 'Hold Back The Dead' bio:

'Ironspine Keep is all that stands before a monstrous horde sent by the villainous lich Szass Tam. The heroes must defend a section of the fortress walls from encroaching monsters and internal spies, or the region will fall to Szass Tam’s tide of death.

“Hold Back the Dead” is part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. The adventure is designed for four to six level 4 characters'

Adventure discussed: 'Hold Back the Dead', published by Wizards of the Coast, Feb 2025.

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The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.

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