Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Main topic: Best of Gary Gygax’s Against the Giants G1-2-3!

We revisit the classic Against the Giants Dungeons & Dragons adventure, including the very first adventure ever published for D&D! Join us as we walk the halls, glacier, and steading to find the best of this influential series.

Contents
00:00 Against the Giants
02:06 Additional Disclaimer
03:26 A Brief History
07:09 Premise and Approach
17:58 Introduction
23:03 Wheels Within Wheels Structure
25:07 Steading of the Hill Giant Chief
30:22 Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl
35:26 Hall of the Fire Giant King
46:06 Amazing Elder Elemental God Area
53:23 Shout-Outs
57:24 What Are We Gonna Do?

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