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

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

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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

It's time for the crew to journey into the Underdark in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they delve into one of 2nd Edition's most interesting boxed adventures, Night Below, which will be handled in three parts. But first the fellas discuss an article in Dragon Magazine about PCs investing their funds, and then the sticky topic of how to deal with wishes as a player and DM. From there fencing weapons are discussed, then they wax poetic about one of the most noble and powerful creatures in all of the D&D multiverse, the Gold Dragon. Finally, the first part of a three-part series discussing the Night Below boxed set is broached, The Evils of Haranshire.

Its In The Book - How to invest your loot (Dragon #268)

Magic Fingers - Wishes

Loaded For Bear - Fencing Weapons

Snipe Hunt - Gold Dragon

DM's Rag - Night Below, Book 1: The Evils of Haranshire

We were supposed to run our AP Podcast, but we decided to do a show (and a rather silly one at that) instead! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Cory and a guest to the show, DM Allie (and a last-minute joining from Fulongamer), as they host a show on the spur of the moment! After an email concerning the character level to insert new players into a game with well-established characters and a voicemail about clerical spell freecasting, they turn to the topics at hand. First, they talk about how PCs should handle navigating and surviving underground, they immediately segue into player personalities and how to deal with them as a DM, then shift topic to the subject of time passing in the campaign. From there, they discuss one of the most sought-after 1st level wizard spells, Magic Missile, then finally they turn to one of the most common foes in the D&D multiverse, the Orc just as Fulongamer tags in for his commentary on the subject, and we set a new record for people on the podcast at once!

Its In the Book - Navigation Underground

Rule Zero - Player Personalities and how to Handle Them as a DM/Time in the campaign

Magic Fingers - Magic Missile

Snipe Hunt - Orcs

Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and making his own return, Chrispy as they discuss what to do with high-level characters who want strongholds! After a voicemail about running a high-level character through a solo game and an email concerning tips for painting miniatures, they delve into the topics. First up is the Castle Guide, then they guys turn to the topic of attracting followers. From there they discuss what to do as a DM when construction of the stronghold is completed, and then wrap up with a discussion about another D&D staple monster, the Basilisk!

Option Package - DMGR2: Castle Guide

People Skills - Attracting Followers: How do you handle it as a DM?

It's In The Book - What To Do When the Stronghold is Completed (PC retirement, further adventures, etc.)

Snipe Hunt - Basilisk

Hope you're hungry, because we have a veritable smorgasbord of 2e goodness! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian at the table as they devour course after course. After an appetizer of an email regarding a whimsical magical item, they dig into the topic of healing rules, then move on the part IV of Whole Cloth where the kit out the characters they have made. With that digested, they turn to the rather controversial topic of using black powder, finishing just in time for the main course. First up is the Tanar'ri, the 2nd edition nomenclature for Demons, and struggle through the final course, the Planescape Boxed Set.

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, Threads and Twitter (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

GamerNation Productions Discord server coming soon!

Its In The Book - Healing (DMG, pp 102-103 2nd printing, Page 74 1st printing)

Rule Zero - Whole Cloth, Creating Characters IV: The Equipment

Loaded For Bear: Black Powder: Do You Use It?

Snipe Hunt: Tanar'ri (2e Demons)

Getting Out of Dodge: Planescape Boxed Set

Join DMs Glen, Cory, Brian and Fulongamer for this devilishly good episode! After listening and discussing a voice mail from longtime emailer DM Cojo regarding kits and new emailer regarding the Deck of Many Things, they get down to the meat and potatoes. First they continue the Whole Cloth series by selecting the Weapon Proficiencies and Non-Weapon Proficiencies, then they dissect (verbally) the Tiefling. After that, they discuss the necessity of creating new Non-Weapon Proficiencies and how to do so, then have a brief debate regarding the 2e spell damage cap. Finally, they talk about the Baatezu, better known as Devils from previous editions.

You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, Threads and Twitter (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at thacoshammer@gmail.com, and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.

GamerNation Productions Discord server coming soon!

Rule Zero - Whole Cloth: Creating Characters IIIa: Choosing the Proficiencies

Its In The Book - The Tiefling

People Skills - Making New Proficiencies

Magic Fingers - The Magical Damage Cap: For or Against?

Snipe Hunt - Baatezu (2e Devils)