We’ve got the hammer and tongs ready for this episode! Join DMs Brian, Fulongamer and Glen as they explore the intricacies of the forge, and the rise of a new legend! After taking care of some emails, we put on the heavy apron and fire it up. First, they discuss the blacksmithing NWP and the differences between the Armorer and Weaponsmithing NWPs, then they continue their God Talk series by getting into the working of the Artificer, Gond. Then finally, they Brainstorm about a legendary blacksmith, and the myriad problems that he has.

Email from DM Derek – Using social media to enhance and move a campaign forward

Email from DM Chris – FR Dragons power upgrade, using anime as D&D sources, favorite supplement by TSR aside from the “obvious” ones, biggest “fun” mistake made as a DM

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It’s In The Book – Blacksmithing NWP

Rule Zero – God Talk: Gond

DM Brainstorm – The Blacksmith In Town AKA The Legend of Chuck

It’s a full house in the episode! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and Fulongamer as they take on the issues of the day. After taking some time to catch up and tackling several emails, they start off with the controversial Bladesinger Kit from the Complete Book of Elves, then talk about when and how to check morale in combat.

From there they (finally) wrap up the first Whole Cloth topic, as they put the finishing touches on the characters they have created. Next, they talk about gear specific to the Bard, and then bring it home with a final discussion on the Night Below boxed set of both the third book in the set, and an overarching review.

People Skills - Elven Bladesinger

It's In the Book - Morale Checks (DMG, pg 98)

Rule Zero - Whole Cloth: Creating Characters part V: The Finishing Touches

Loaded for Bear - Spec Gear: Bard

DM's Rag - Night Below, Book 3: The Sunless Sea

Our foray into the Underdark continues with DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian. After a trio of emails, the guys talk about the saurial race and the challenges of playing said race, then they talk about the methods of learning other languages. From there they discuss the classic mage spell Fire Shield, special gear for the priest, and they finish up with a discussion of the second book of the Night Below boxed set, Perils of the Underdark.

People Skills - Saurials

Rule Zero - Learning Languages

Magic Fingers - Fire Shield

Spec Gear: Priest

Night Below, Book 2: Perils of the Underdark