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Tales of the Valiant on Shard VTT – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-20 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:24 D&D & RPG News: Cypher Humble Bundle -- $570 of books for $2504:31 D&D & RPG News: New Covers and Greyhawk in 2024 D&D Books11:35 D&D & RPG News: Support Victims of Rio Grande Flooding with this $20 RPG Bundle12:48 D&D & RPG News: Rob Heinsoo Interview on La Taberna de Rol15:56 Product Spotlight: Tales of the Labyrinth by Kobold Press23:15 D&D & RPG News: Tales of the Valiant on Shard Tabletop36:08 Patreon Spotlight: Myre's End Adventure for Patrons39:23 Commentary: One Night with Level Up Advanced 5e56:44 Patreon Question: Three House Rules for Shadowdark RPGLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comCypher Humble Bundlehumblebundle.com/books/cypher-system-ttrpg-collection-monte-cook-games-booksD&D 2024 Cover Revealenworld.org/threads/new-d-d-editions-player%E2%80%99s-handbook-alternate-art-cover-reveal.704248D&D 2024 Other Newsenworld.org/threads/more-d-d-2024-tidbits-aasimar-goliaths-town-eating-gelatinous-cubes.704229Rio Grande Flood Charity Bundlelegacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/480569/Rio-Grande-Flood-Charity-BUNDLE?src=sf_talkshow_20240519Rob Heinsoo on La Taberna de Rolyoutube.com/watch?v=2CDHGfB0tPk&feature=youtu.beThirteenth Age V2 Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-gameGuide to the Labyrinth by Kobold Presskoboldpress.com/kpstore/product/guide-to-the-labyrinth-pdfTales of the Valiant on Shardplay.shardtabletop.com/marketplace#product?id=w3y25yg7zzqrx1cmBlack Flag SRD on Shardplay.shardtabletop.com/marketplace#product?p=free&id=hpmxlbk8nadmvprjLevel Up Advanced 5eenpublishingrpg.com/collections/level-up-advanced-5th-edition-a5eA5e Google Sheet Character Builderdocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1G0GZMN53DV0kpFuEvFAjWZk5sTXn9_mO5EqQ31WX328/edit#gid=0Shadowdark RPGthearcanelibrary.com/collections/shadowdark-rpg#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Tier-Ranking D&D and RPG Campaigns Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-17 | Mike ranks ten years worth of campaigns from S through F tier.00:00 Show Start01:18 Goal: Define Criterial for Evaluating Future Campaigns02:58 Tier Ranking Ground Rules06:28 Beginning the Tier Rankings06:41 Shadow of the Demon Lord07:28 Numenera09:39 Rime of the Frost Maiden11:29 Wild Beyond the Witchlight12:35 Blades in the Dark14:08 Curse of Strahd15:29 Descent into Avernus18:17 Eberron Rising from the Last War19:01 Empire of the Ghouls20:22 Ghosts of Saltmarsh22:21 Hoard of the Dragon Queen23:10 Dragons of Icespire Peak25:33 Lost Mine of Phandelver27:07 Out of the Abyss28:40 Princes of the Apocalypse29:23 Rise of Tiamat29:56 Scarlet Citadel32:04 Cursed Scroll 1: The Gloaming33:45 Shadowed Keep of the Borderlands35:15 Storm King's Thunder37:39 Tomb of Annihilation39:56 Waterdeep Dragon Heist41:50 Spelljammer: Light of Xaryxis45:53 Dragons of Stormwreck Isle47:14 Campaign Tier-Ranking Summary49:36 What Did I Learn?51:07 Product Design Matters More than Production QualityVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comFinal Tier Ranking Imageslyflourish.com/images/sf_campaign_tiers_2014_2024.pngTiermaker SF Campaign Tier Linktiermaker.com/create/sly-flourishs-rpg-campaign-tier-list-17132204Shadow of the Demon Lordschwalbentertainment.com/shadow-of-the-demon-lordNumeneramontecookgames.com/store/product-line/numeneraBlades in the Darkevilhat.com/product/blades-in-the-darkGloaming: Cursed Scroll 1thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerieShadowed Keep on the Borderlands (affiliate link)drivethrurpg.com/en/product/350018/shadowed-keep-on-the-borderlands-5e?affiliate_id=70406Empire of the Ghouls (affiliate link)drivethrurpg.com/en/product/313285/empire-of-the-ghouls-for-5th-edition?affiliate_id=70406Scarlet Citadel (affiliate link)drivethrurpg.com/en/product/366966/scarlet-citadel-for-5th-edition?affiliate_id=70406Dragons of Stormwreck Isle (affiliate link)amzn.to/4bCfOB5Curse of Strahd (affiliate link)amzn.to/4bbIUHVWild Beyond the Witchlight (affiliate link)amzn.to/4bxgRT5
Build a Faction List – Lazy GM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-15 | Mike shows how to build a useful faction list for your D&D and RPG campaigns.Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
D&D 2024 Rules in the Creative Commons – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-13 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:48 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Announces the Upcoming Release of 2024 Rules in the Creative Commons05:28 D&D & RPG News: Black Flag SRD Released Under ORC09:57 D&D & RPG News: Tales of the Valiant Released to Backers16:13 Kickstarter Spotlight: Oracle Monster Generator by Nord Games17:53 Kickstarter Spotlight: 13th Age version 219:00 D&D & RPG News: Nine Perfect Things for Your D&D Games20:48 D&D & RPG News: Why Cults Are Awesome23:10 Commentary: Why Open Licenses Matter to GMs38:49 Patreon Question: Games Getting Too Complex Above 10th Level42:18 Patreon Question: Getting Players Excited for Homebrewed Campaigns45:11 Patreon Question: What Drains Your Energy In Your Games?LinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comWOTC Announces 5.2 System Reference Document in the CC in Early 2025dndbeyond.com/posts/1717-2024-core-rulebooks-to-expand-the-srdBlack Flag System Reference Documentkoboldpress.com/kobold-press-unveils-the-black-flag-reference-document-bfrdTales of the Valiantkoboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tovrpg-pg-mvOracle Monster Generator BackerKit Campaignbackerkit.com/c/projects/nord-games/the-oracle-monster-generator-for-fantasy-rpgs/?ref=SlyFlourish13th Age Version 2 Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/pelgranepress/13th-age-second-edition-storytelling-action-fantasy-gameNine Perfect Things for your D&D Game – Scroll for Initiativescrollforinitiative.com/2024/05/04/nine-things-to-look-for-in-a-perfect-dd-gameWhy Cults Are Awesomehttp://udan-adan.blogspot.com/2017/10/cults-cultists-and-d.htmlBuilding a One-Page Campaign Guideslyflourish.com/one_page_campaign_guide.html#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Horned Devil Bakis – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 28 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-10 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadowdark RPGthearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkCursed Scroll 1thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie-printUsing Notion for RPG Prepslyflourish.com/lazy_dnd_with_notion.html
Choose the First Adventure that Works – Lazy GM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-08 | Mike shows how to break through analysis paralysis and burying yourself in the opportunity cost when choosing what to run for your group – choose the first option that works.Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
D&D & WOTC Survey Results! – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-06 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:11 Shadow of the Weird Wizard Impressions by Gnome Stew02:32 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Stops Selling A La Carte Items on D&D Beyond11:08 Commentary: Bob World Builder D&D and WOTC Popularity Survey Results27:42 Kickstarter Spotlight: Delve by Bob World Builder29:32 Patreon Spotlight: Regnum Rattus the Rats in the Cellar31:53 Sly Flourish Spotlight: 4,000+ DM Tips in the Creative Commons34:17 Product Spotlight: The GMs Miscellany by Raging Swan38:16 Commentary: Being a Good Steward of the RPG Hobby49:15 Patreon Question: Should a New DM Run Fateforged?51:09 Patreon Question: How to Expose Midgard and Big Campaign Settings to Players?54:56 Patreon Question: Handling a TPK in WitchlightLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadow of the Weird Wizard impressionsgnomestew.com/shadow-of-the-weird-wizard-first-impressionWOTC changes D&D Beyond — no more a la carte purchasesdndbeyond.com/posts/1709-d-d-beyond-marketplace-redesign-see-whats-new-hereBob World Builder on WOTC and D&D Survey Resultsyoutube.com/watch?v=KnJTfiUqS_IBob World Builder WOTC & D&D Popularity Survey Predictions and Resultshttps://slyflourish.notion.site/Bob-World-Builder-WOTC-D-D-Popularity-Survey-Predictions-and-Results-af2c60604e6548d988b293f2c539a083?pvs=4Delve by Bob World Builderkickstarter.com/projects/bobworldbuilder/delve-5e-shadowdark?ref=2pzfeeRPG Tips in the CCslyflourish.com/dnd_tip_tweet_archive.htmlRaging Swan Wilderness Dressingsdrivethrurpg.com/en/product/154543/gm-s-miscellany-wilderness-dressing-system-neutral-edition?affiliate_id=70406
Myre Castle Ruins - Shadowdark Gloaming Session 27 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-03 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadowdark RPGthearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkCursed Scroll 1thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie-printUsing Notion for RPG Prepslyflourish.com/lazy_dnd_with_notion.html
Choosing the Right 5e Stat Block Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-05-01 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Should You Rent Your RPG Books? – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-29 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comShow Contents00:00 Show Start01:23 D&D & RPG News: Roll20 and Discord Integration05:12 D&D & RPG News: Alphastream on the Summit One Year Later 09:02 Product Spotlight: Return of the Witch King Adventures for Shadow of the Demon Lord14:48 D&D & RPG News: Kobold Press Offers Sourcebook Subscriptions on Shard23:18 Commentary: Tales of the Valiant Monsters Hitting Too Hard?27:58 Patreon Spotlight: Forge of Foes Monster Stats Tool31:08 DM Tip: Use an oracle Die41:32 Patreon Question: Managing One Year Later Montages45:05 Patreon Question: Sticking With the City of Arches52:17 Patreon Question: Help Players Tap Into Their EmotionsLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comRoll20 on Discord polygon.com/tabletop-games/24137609/roll20-discord-activityAlphastream: Looking at the D&D Summit One Year Later alphastream.org/index.php/2024/04/21/where-are-we-one-year-after-the-dd-summitShadow of the Demon Lord - Falling Tears drivethrurpg.com/en/product/462321/falling-tears?affiliate_id=70406Shadow of the Demon Lord - You Shall Not Take these Noble Soulsdrivethrurpg.com/en/product/477871/you-shall-not-take-these-noble-soulsKobold Press Bundle on Shard play.shardtabletop.com/marketplace#product?s=midgard&p=subscription&id=da8k2pgn06ifvemiThe Tales of the Valiant Mimic koboldpress.com/monster-vault-preview-tales-of-the-valiant-presents-the-mimicIronsworn RPGShadow of the Demon Lord: Return of the Witch King - Falling Tears Ending Campaigns – One Year Later Montagesslyflourish.com/ending_campaigns.html#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Marins Hold Bloodbath – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 26 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-26 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadowdark RPGthearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkCursed Scroll 1thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie-printUsing Notion for RPG Prepslyflourish.com/lazy_dnd_with_notion.html
What Is 5e? Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-24 | Mike discusses what 5e means, where it came from, what it meant before, and what it means now.Video Contents00:00 Video Start02:47 Where did "5e" Come From?03:59 5e Starts to Change05:09 What 5e Means Today07:17 What Does 5e Compatibility Mean?15:24 Why This Matters16:45 Changing Out the DM Side of 5eVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
There Is No Default for 5e – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-22 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:12 Product Spotlight: PJ Coffey's Crafting Heritages and Cultures CC-Released Doc04:38 Kickstarter Spotlight: Campaign Builder - Dungeons and Ruins07:16 Product Spotlight: 13th Age 2e Preview10:18 Patreon Spotlight: Secret of Summervine Villa13:58 D&D & RPG News: Cynthia Williams Leaves Hasbro16:26 Commentary: Build Your Resilient TTRPG Hobby20:00 Commentary: Matt Coleville on Long-form versus Short-Form Adventures27:14 Commentary: The MtG Hobby Compared to the D&D Hobby36:47 DM Tip: Fantastic Short-Form Adventure Publishers50:41 Patreon Question: Villains and NPCs Responding to High Level Characters54:28 Patreon Question: Warlords Are in 5e56:27 Patreon Question: Repeating Descriptions and Getting Players to Pay AttentionLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comSly Flourish Fantastic Bundleshop.slyflourish.com/collections/sly-flourishs-adventures/products/fantastic-bundlePJ Coffey’s Crafting Heritages and Cultures SRD preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/477307/homebrew-and-hacking-system-reference-documentsKobold Press’s Campaign Builder: Dungeons & Ruins kickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/campaign-builder-dungeons-and-ruins13th Age 2 Kickstarter Coming May pelgranepress.com/13th-age-second-editionMatt Colville on Short versus Long Adventures – There is no “default” youtube.com/watch?v=RcImOL19H6UMerric’s Article on Short-form WOTC Adventures merricb.com/2024/04/21/a-campaign-of-short-published-adventuresArcane Librarythearcanelibrary.com/collections/5e-adventuresJeff Steven's 5e Adventuresjeffstevensgames.com/copy-of-productsKobold Press's Lairs bookskoboldpress.com/kpstore/?s=lairs&post_type=product&format=bundle-print-and-pdf,pdf,printMT Black's Adventuresmtblackgames.comRaging Swan's 5e adventuresragingswanpress.com/products5e
Swamp King Fronk – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 25 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-19 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadowdark RPGthearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkCursed Scroll 1thearcanelibrary.com/products/cursed-scroll-zine-vol-1-diablerie-printUsing Notion for RPG Prepslyflourish.com/lazy_dnd_with_notion.html
Using the 8 Lazy DM Steps at the Table Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-17 | Mike discusses using the 8 steps from Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master at the table.Video Contents00:00 Show Start00:39 Summary of the Eight Steps of Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master02:00 Reviewing the Characters02:46 Strong Start05:21 Outlining Scenes06:21 Secrets and Clues09:02 Fantastic Locations10:47 Important NPCs12:24 Monsters14:37 Treasure and Magic ItemsReturn of the Lazy Dungeon Mastershop.slyflourish.com/products/return-of-the-lazy-dungeon-masterVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Watch Your Wallets! – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-15 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:40 D&D & RPG News: Robert Schwalb on La Taberna de Rol03:48 D&D & RPG News: DM David Compares MCDM, Daggerheart, and 5e05:42 Kickstarter Spotlight: Wandering Tavern by Homie and the Dude09:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Infestation at Devil's Glade by Jeff Stevens11:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Restless Encounters by Inkwell Ideas13:51 D&D & RPG News: 13th Age Megabundle on Bundle of Holding17:23 Product Spotlight: Dyson Logos Commercial Map Packs19:55 D&D & RPG News: Cairn 2 Character Builder Open Sourced25:56 Patreon Spotlight: Readings and Reflections with Sly Flourish Podcast28:21 D&D & RPG News: JP Coovert's video on Indie RPGs29:11 GM Tip: Split Up Your Prep39:05 Patreon Question: How Often to Level Characters?43:27 Patreon Question: What to Prep When You Have a Long Time 49:26 Patreon Question: Accounting for High Power Charactesr with the Lazy Encounter BenchmarkLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comRobert Schwalb on La Taberna de Rolyoutube.com/watch?v=S0q-4HuREAEDaggerheart vs. the MCDM RPG vs. D&D: A Playtest Comparison – DM Daviddmdavid.com/tag/daggerheart-vs-the-mcdm-rpg-vs-dd-a-playtest-comparisonThe Wandering Tavern Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/the-wandering-tavern?ref=7xfhfpInfestation at Devil's Glade for 5E Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/587512440/infestation-at-devils-glade-for-5eRestless Encounters Backerkit Campaignbackerkit.com/c/projects/inkwell-ideas/interrupted-rests?ref=lazyrpgtalkshow13th Age Megabundlebundleofholding.com/presents/13A2024Dyson Logos Commercial Map Packspreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?keyword=Dyson%20Logos%20Commercial%20Map%20PackCairn 2e open source character generatorkickstarter.com/projects/1557907976/cairn-2e-boxed-set/posts/4072134Indie RPG Roundup by JP Coovertyoutu.be/wj3rOGrtwN8?si=dwbI1S3bABbCo4nN
Add Black Flags Luck to your 5e Games Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-12 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comBlack Flag System Reference Documentkoboldpress.com/black-flag-reference-document
Customize 5e on the GM Side of the Screen Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-08 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Run Evil Cities – Examining Vandekhul from Empire of the Ghouls Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-05 | Mike dives into running the evil city of Vandekhul and the freedom it gives heroic characters to be jerks!Video Contents00:00 Show Start01:38 Number One Tip for Running Evil Cities04:56 Ghoulish Elizabethian Politics in the Center of the Underworld06:08 The Yojimbo / Fistful of Dollars Adventure Model 20:08 Double Check Your Session Zero Lines and Veils22:38 Turning the In-World Safety Dials26:26 Dungeons Everywhere30:45 Adding Nice Places the Characters (and Players) Can Rest35:55 Adding Nice People to Meet and Care About37:31 Adding Physical Layers of HistoryShow LinksVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comEmpire of the Ghoulskoboldpress.com/kpstore/product/empire-of-the-ghouls-for-5th-editionDyson's Mapshttps://dysonlogos.blog/maps/Dyson's Patreonpatreon.com/dysonlogos
175 Free Tokens for Owlbear Rodeo! Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-03 | Mike shows how you can import free tokens from Level Up Advanced 5e into your Owlbear Rodeo virtual tabletop library.Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comLevel Up Advanced 5e Monstrous Menagerie tokens (affiliate link)drivethrurpg.com/product/443894/Level-Up-Monstrous-Menagerie-VTT-Tokens-A5E?affiliate_id=70406Owlbear Rodeohttps://www.owlbear.rodeoOwlbear Rodeo Tutorial Videoyoutu.be/ZyeEmha6ACU
The Best 5e Challenge Rating – The Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-04-01 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:03 D&D & RPG News: Dungeoncraft on Getting Cheap Miniatures03:58 Kickstarter Spotlight: Monsters of Drakkenheim05:52 Kickstarter Spotlight: Cairn 2e Boxed Set08:16 Commentary: Tales of the Valiant Wight14:26 Commentary: Why CR3 is the best CR20:09 Sly Flourish News: New Search Engine for Sly Flourish!22:13 DM Tip: The Two Different Games at the Table34:29 Patreon Question: Lazy DM Steps in an Online VTT World40:55 Patreon Question: Handling Failure at the End of Campaigns45:23 Patreon Question: Handling Flying Characters48:53 Patreon Question: Feeling Bad After a Big Battle54:22 Patreon Question: When to Give Out Magic ItemsLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comHow To Get Minis for D&D For Cheap! Dungeoncraftyoutube.com/watch?v=CWO2oMYfRnwMonsters of Drakkenheim Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/dungeondudes/monsters-of-drakkenheim-5eCairn 2e Boxed Set Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/1557907976/cairn-2e-boxed-setTales of the Valiant Wightkoboldpress.com/monster-vault-preview-tales-of-the-valiant-wightSly Flourish Search Engineslyflourish.com/search.html?q=TiamatGinny Di on Good VTT Behavioryoutube.com/watch?v=O-5M6JXzKzE#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands Deep Dive Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-29 | Mike dives deep into Shadowed Keep of the Borderlands by Raging Swan Press.00:00 Show Start01:39 What Is Shadowed Keep of the Borderlands?04:59 Why is it So Good?07:07 What Do You Get?10:09 Dulwich Overview and Quick References18:24 The Duchy of Ashlar22:42 The Shadowed Keep31:35 Appendices and Player Handouts33:35 My Own Shadowed Keep Campaign42:22 Final Recommendation: Buy ItVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comShadowed Keep on the Borderlands (affiliate link)preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/350018/shadowed-keep-on-the-borderlands-5e?affiliate_id=70406
5e Travel Systems Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-27 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comLevel Up Advanced 5e Trials and Treasuresenpublishingrpg.com/products/level-up-trials-treasuresUncharted Journeyscubicle7games.com/uncharted-journeys-roleplaying-gameCampfire (affiliate link)drivethrurpg.com/product/368648/Campfire--An-Elegant-Travel-System?affiliate_id=70406Weird Wastelandsstore.2cgaming.com/products/weird-wastelands-by-web-dmLazy DM's Companionshop.slyflourish.com/products/the-lazy-dms-companionVideo Contents00:00 Video Start01:01 Uncharted Journeys and Travel Roles05:59 Considering Penalties for Failure09:13 Level Up Advanced 5e's Trials and Treasures12:55 Campfire13:52 Weird Wastelands15:11 Lazy DM's Companion16:05 Final Recommendations
WOTC Survey Predictions – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-25 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start00:59 D&D & RPG News: Jim Ward Passes Away01:37 Commentary: Bob World Builder's Survey of D&D and WOTC Popularity12:55 D&D & RPG News: Legos and Sneakers and Hawaiian Shirts13:59 D&D & RPG News: Tome of Beasts 2023 on D&D Beyond21:45 Patreon Spotlight: The SF Patreon Q&A Database25:41 D&D & RPG News: Larian says No BG3 Expansions or BG429:27 DM Tip: Reach and Run Awesome Campaign Endings45:36 Patreon Question: Too Much Comedy and Joking at our Serious D&D Game49:15 Patreon Question: How Much is Gold Worth? Function Economies in our D&D Games52:55 Patreon Question: Lazy Encounter Benchmark for Multiple Battles in a DayLinksJames Ward Wikipedia Pageen.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M._WardBob World Builder WOTC Survey Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=zSmslPWzzxsTake the Survey Heredocs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0g4nR--hjPGDC5DLphaCRaX__zPVJVP67aXbmu6gMZNxSpA/viewformTome of Beasts 1 2023koboldpress.com/kpstore/product/tome-of-beasts-1-2023-editionLarian Studios Won't Make Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Expansions, or Baldur's Gate 4ign.com/articles/larian-studios-wont-make-baldurs-gate-3-dlc-expansions-or-baldurs-gate-4Ending Campaignsslyflourish.com/ending_campaigns.htmlThe Lazy Encounter Benchmarkslyflourish.com/the_lazy_encounter_benchmark.htmlSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
The Elven Orb – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 24 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-22 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Gain Exponentially More Value from GM RPG Books – Lazy GM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-20 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Do You Love WOTC? Yes/No – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-18 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:28 D&D & RPG News: Dungeon Crawl Classics Humble Bundle04:35 D&D & RPG News: Worlds Without Number SRD in CC007:07 D&D & RPG News: WOTC's "Do You Like Me" Survey16:11 D&D & RPG News: Hasbro's Chris Cocks on D&D and AI20:36 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Partners with StartPlaying.Games23:26 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart Open Beta Available30:05 Sly Flourish News: Lazy DM's Companion On Sale!30:47 Patreon Spotlight: Dungeon Chambers36:44 DM Tip: Challenging High-Level Characters55:28 Patreon Question: Getting Players to Speak Up During (Online) Games58:01 Patreon Question: Staying Excited about Long CampaignsLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comLazy DM's Companion on sale for 50% off!shop.slyflourish.com/products/the-lazy-dms-companionHuge DCC Humble Bundle humblebundle.com/books/dungeon-crawl-classics-mutant-crawl-classics-megabundle-2-booksWorlds Without Number SRD CC0 drivethrurpg.com/m/product/473939Hasbro on AI for D&D venturebeat.com/games/how-hasbro-is-jumping-on-the-game-opportunity-chris-cocks-interviewPenny Arcade on Hasbro penny-arcade.com/news/post/2024/03/13/hasbrosWOTC Partners with Startplaying.games dndbeyond.com/posts/1681-find-your-party-d-d-partners-with-startplaying-forDaggerheart Playtest Released preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/473383/daggerheart-open-beta-playtestCollected Experiences Running D&D 5e Boss Fightsslyflourish.com/improving_boss_fights.htmlCall on Individual Players During Online D&D Gamesslyflourish.com/calling_on_players.htmlGinny Di on Online Game Etiquetteyoutube.com/watch?v=O-5M6JXzKzE
Running for First-Time Players #dnd #lazydm #dndtip #dmtip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-16 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Thoughts on Obsidian for RPG Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-15 | Mike explores using https://obsidian.md/ for tabletop RPG prep.Video Contents00:00 Show Start01:18 Why Obsidian?02:40 Choose the Tool You Dig04:19 What Is Obsidian05:11 Check the Resource Links in the Show Notes07:17 The Fun and Dangers of Dorking With Our Systems11:28 Why Obsidian Again? 13:10 On Markdown20:10 On Synching Notes24:30 Keeping Things Simple35:18 Limiting Hyperlinking36:03 The Lazy GM Campaign Template for Obsidian41:38 The Danger of Plugin Proprietary Notes45:32 Espanso for Text Autofilling49:40 Printing Notes to PDF with Automator, Shell Scripting, Pandoc, and Latex...52:32 Final ThoughtsLinksVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comGetting Started with Obsidian for D&D – PhD20 phd20.com/blog/getting-started-with-obsidian-dndNicole van der Hoeven's D&D and Obsidian YouTube Playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-1Nqb2waX4XNDgF4y7Gcc2qaPmjWZHaRNicole's RPG Obsidian Notes nicolevanderhoeven.com/tags/ttrpgsD&D-tagged notes nicolevanderhoeven.com/tags/ddNon-Lazy DMs use Obsidian for D&D nicolevanderhoeven.com/blog/20210930-non-lazy-dms-use-obsidian-for-dndObsidian for Tabletop Roleplaying Games (collection) https://publish.obsidian.md/hub/04+-+Guides%2C+Workflows%2C+%26+Courses/for+TTRPGObsidian TTRPG Tutorials obsidianttrpgtutorials.com/Obsidian+TTRPG+Tutorials/Obsidian+TTRPG+TutorialsEspanso espanso.org
Lazy DMs Companion Sale – 50% off PDF, 20% off Softcover + PDF Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-13 | Mike's book, the Lazy DM's Companion is on sale now until 21 March 2024 for 50% off the PDF and 20% off the softcover + PDF. Buy now! shop.slyflourish.com/products/the-lazy-dms-companion
Taking Notes During the Game – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-11 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start 01:06 Sly Flourish News: Last Week's Sly Flourish RPG Newsletter03:42 Kickstarter Spotlight: Planestrider09:52 Kickstarter Spotlight: Surviving Strangehollow12:02 Sly Flourish News: Lazy DM's Companion On Sale 50% Off13:59 D&D & RPG News: NASA Releases a 5e Adventure16:04 D&D & RPG News: Chaosium RPG Design Contest21:58 DM Tip: Taking Notes During and After the Game36:43 Patreon Question: Running City of Arches as an Open Table Game41:18 Patreon Question: Villainous Plans and the Three of Five Keys Model48:21 Patreon Question: Introducing New Players to RPGs51:18 Patreon Question: Secrets and Lore as Character Knowledge54:22 Patreon Question: Secrets and Clues in Dark SunLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comLast weeks Lazy RPG News Letterslyflourish.com/2024-03-03_lazy_rpg_newsletter.htmlPlanestriders Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/enworld/planestriders-journal?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_new_project_from_creator_youve_backedSurviving Strangehollow kickstarter.com/projects/jasonward/surviving-strangehollow-for-5eNASAs RPG adventure science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/multimedia/online-activities/the-lost-universeChaosium Basic Roleplaying Design Challenge chaosium.com/blogthe-basic-roleplaying-design-challengeThree of Five Keysslyflourish.com/three_of_five_keys.htmlRevealing Secretsslyflourish.com/revealing_secrets.html#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Use Paper Character Sheets for 5e and D&D Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-06 | Mike discusses why we should use paper character sheets and tips for making the most of them.Video Contents00:00 Video Start01:33 Why Use Paper Character Sheets?04:54 Top Tips for Using Paper Character Sheets 04:59 Write Down Page Numbers05:36 Use Index Cards06:14 Use Sheet Protectors with Dry-Erase Markers06:40 Use Packing Tape for Dry-Erasable Zones07:31 Other Quick Tips 10:52 The Advantages of Paper Character SheetsLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comYouTube Discussion on Paper Character Sheetsyoutube.com/post/Ugkx4_QGcic8Hc9JE_D-lD5NTAKX1LAij3hbEN World Discussion on Paper Character Sheetsenworld.org/threads/tips-for-using-paper-character-sheets.701435
The Marrow Fiend – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 23 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-03-01 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comMastering Dungeons on Shadowdark RPGyoutube.com/watch?v=lfDKbOy-jy8Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on Shadowdark and RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPgG-Cube art by Teresa Guido Artpreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427917/gelatinous-cube
High Value D&D Prep – Lazy DM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-28 | Mike offers suggestions for high value prep for our D&D and 5e games.Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:21 Better Games Through Less Prep02:42 Open Prep is Scary03:50 Focus on Your Characters and Players05:38 Prep Hooks07:37 Build Situations08:50 Where's the Adventure Going Next?10:26 Secrets and Clues
Selling D&D Magic Items #lazydm #dnd #dndtips Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-27 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
The Many Right Answers of TTRPGs – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-26 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:01 D&D & RPG News: Rascal.News for TTRPG News03:19 D&D & RPG News: Ginny Di on D&D with ADHD05:50 D&D & RPG News: Shadow of the Weird Wizard Released08:50 DM Tip: The Benefits of Character Factions16:35 Commentary: The Many Right Answers of TTRPGs32:53 Patreon Question: WOTC and Table-Usable Maps38:06 Patreon Question: Selling Magic Items -- Info and Inventories39:57 Patreon Question: Tying Backgrounds to Curse of Strahd42:34 Patreon Question: How do I Feel about AI in TTRPGs?LinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comRascal.Newshttps://www.rascal.news/Ginny Di on D&D and ADHDyoutube.com/watch?v=xEYtpUHCGq8Shadow of the Weird Wizardpreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/457226/shadow-of-the-weird-wizard?affiliate_id=70406Using Maps for In-Person Gamesslyflourish.com/drawing_maps.html#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Roots of the Marrow Tree – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 22 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-23 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comMastering Dungeons on Shadowdark RPGyoutube.com/watch?v=lfDKbOy-jy8Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on Shadowdark and RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPgG-Cube art by Teresa Guido Artpreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427917/gelatinous-cube
Awarding Treasure in 5e - Lazy GM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-21 | Mike offers suggestions for when and how to award treasure and magic items in D&D 5e games.Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishAwarding Treasure and Magic Items in D&D 5eslyflourish.com/awarding_magic_items.htmlTrials and Treasure – Level Up Advanced 5ehttps://a5e.tools/rules/trials-and-treasuresA5e Treasure Generatorlevelup5e.com/random-treasure-generatordonjon.bin.sh Treasure Generatorhttps://donjon.bin.sh/5e/random/#type=treasure;treasure-cr=8;treasure-loot_type=treasure_hoardBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start00:44 Many Different Ways - No Perfect One01:02 Awarding Treasure Matters 01:51 Summary of My Recommendation for Treasure03:04 How Often?05:08 Articles on the Math of Treasure06:48 How Much?11:35 Online Random Generators Are Great14:54 The Sly Flourish Patreon Lazy GM Generator18:38 A Final Summary
Call it D&D 2024 – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-19 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:26 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 Core Book Release Dates03:58 Commentary: Call the New Books "D&D 2024"06:47 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 on Roll2008:41 D&D & RPG News: Humblewood on D&D Beyond16:43 D&D & RPG News: How D&D Began Video20:56 Patreon Spotlight: Best of Sly Flourish 2013-202327:30 DM Tip: Different Steps for Different Circumstances40:45 Patreon Question: Shadowed Keep on the Borderlands Campaign44:27 Patreon Spotlight: A Player's Version of Forge of Foes. Forge of Heroes?49:52 Patreon Question: Favorite Three RPG MechanicsLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comD&D 2024 Core Book Release Datesdndbeyond.com/posts/1660-dungeons-dragons-turns-50-see-how-were-celebratingHumblewoodhitpointpress.com/humblewoodD&D 2024 on Roll20blog.roll20.net/posts/introducing-the-new-roll20-dungeons-dragons-character-sheetHow Dungeons & Dragons Started Videoyoutube.com/watch?v=PhxVlgehNpcChoosing the Right Steps from the Lazy DM Checklistslyflourish.com/choosing_the_right_steps.htmlShadowed Keep on the Borderlandspreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/350018/shadowed-keep-on-the-borderlands-5e?affiliate_id=70406
Journey to the Marrow Tree – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 21 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-16 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comMastering Dungeons on Shadowdark RPGyoutube.com/watch?v=lfDKbOy-jy8Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on Shadowdark and RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPgG-Cube art by Teresa Guido Artpreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427917/gelatinous-cube
Last Minute RPG Prep – Lazy DM Tip Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-14 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Crown and Skull Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-12 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:04 D&D & RPG News: Ginny Di on One-on-One D&D02:33 Product Spotlight: Crown and Skull by Runehammer32:10 Patreon Spotlight: City of Arches Updates34:31 Patreon Spotlight: 1d100 Monuments40:18 GM Tip: Build Custom Faction Lists47:52 Patreon Question: Banning Subclasses52:16 Patreon Question: Paralysis Choosing What to RunLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comGinny Di on D&D Duets – One-on-One D&D Gamesyoutube.com/watch?v=5WH0yEY5uo8Crown and Skull by Runehammerhttps://www.runehammer.online/crown-skull-rpg
Stuck Between a Gelatinous Cube and Two Air Elementals– Shadowdark Gloaming Session 20 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-09 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comMastering Dungeons on Shadowdark RPGyoutube.com/watch?v=lfDKbOy-jy8Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on Shadowdark and RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPgG-Cube art by Teresa Guido Artpreview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/427917/gelatinous-cube
D&D and Fantasy RPG Adventure Structures Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-07 | Mike talks about four common session models for d20 and 5e fantasy RPGs.Video Contents00:00 Video Start00:58 Dungeon Crawl05:22 Overland Travel08:26 Heists13:05 Connectors17:04 Other Structures and ThoughtsVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
D&D on Foundry – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-05 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:07 D&D & RPG News: D&D on Foundry16:39 Commentary: D&D Beyond Isn't Destroying the 5e Hobby29:19 D&D & RPG News: Shadowdark Print Books For Sale30:46 GM Tip: When To Use Simple or Complicated Stat Blocks46:13 Patreon Question: XP Loss on Death in Shadowdark47:53 Patreon Question: Why No Shapechange for Flee Mortals Vampires?49:20 Patreon Question: Looking Back on Old Secrets51:05 Patreon Question: Teaching New Players 5e through D&D53:59 Patreon Question: Quest Continuity in ShadowdarkLinksSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comD&D on Foundryfoundryvtt.com/article/dungeons-dragons-arrivesSly Flourish YouTube Poll Responsesslyflourish.com/facebook_surveys.html#charopsallowShadowdark Print Copies Availablethearcanelibrary.com/pages/shadowdarkForge of Foesshop.slyflourish.com/collections/the-lazy-dungeon-master-series/products/forge-of-foesA5e Monstrous Menagerieenpublishingrpg.com/products/level-up-monstrous-menagerie-a5eFlee Mortalsshop.mcdmproductions.com/collections/flee-mortals-the-mcdm-monster-book
Tomb of Kytheros – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 19 Lazy GM Prep Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-02-02 | Visit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.comMastering Dungeons on Shadowdark RPGyoutube.com/watch?v=lfDKbOy-jy8Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on Shadowdark and RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPg
TTRPG TIps from Baldurs Gate 3 – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-01-29 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:05 Kickstarter Spotlight: Vault 5e Crafting and Alchemy by Cubicle 703:50 DM Tip: Making Your Lore Optional by PHD2010:49 D&D & RPG News: Bob World Builder on 15 Different RPGs12:55 D&D & RPG News: Kelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on RPG Design14:02 D&D & RPG News: Tegan J Gaming on a Defense of Dungeons & Dragons18:01 Patreon Spotlight: Dwarven Forge VTT Backdrops21:34 DM Tip: TTRPG Tips from Baldur's Gate 344:29 Patreon Question: Are Casters Better than Martial Characters in 5e?47:38 Patreon Question: Running Single-Session One-Shot Games On Time50:54 Patreon Question: Running Too Many NPCs54:01 Patreon Question: Writing Adventures as Good as Published Ones58:47 Patreon Question: Wolfgang Baur on WorldbuildingLinksVault 5e Crafting and Alchemy Kickstarter by Cubicle 7kickstarter.com/projects/cubicle-7-games/vault-5e-crafting-and-alchemyMaking Your Lore Optional by PHD20phd20.com/blog/make-lore-optionalBob World Builder on 15 Different RPGsyoutube.com/watch?v=EClL3CwvybsKelsey Dionne and Baron de Ropp on RPG Designyoutube.com/watch?v=OADZLovtpPgTegan J Gaming on a Defense of Dungeons & Dragonsyoutube.com/watch?v=AQC8G1eapDwSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
Forge of Foes Deep Dive Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-01-26 | Mike dives deep into Forge of Foes – build and run awesome monsters for your 5e RPG!Video Contents00:00 Show Start01:02 Forge of Foe's Main Advantage03:23 Forge of Foes and 5e Modularity05:33 Is Forge of Foes Compatible with Other RPGs?07:35 The Book's Structure12:25 The Quick Monster Builder and Stats by CR22:32 Quick 5e Monster Stats Tool23:30 Adding Monster Powers26:57 General Use Stat Blocks30:56 Using Stats by CR to Benchmark Existing Monsters35:08 Monster Powers35:46 Monster Roles36:51 Other Lazy Tricks37:58 Monster Advice Chapters39:31 Alternative Takes on Encounter Building41:54 Monsters By Adventure Location42:40 More Monster Advice44:11 Monsters by Story or Story by Monster?44:54 Anticolonial Play46:54 The Best 5e Monster BookForge of Foesshop.slyflourish.com/collections/the-lazy-dungeon-master-series/products/forge-of-foesVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
Build Fantastic Monuments in D&D and 5e Combat Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-01-24 | Mike offers tips for building fantastic monuments of power to shake up your big D&D and 5e battles.Video Contents00:00 Show Start02:38 Prepare Ahead of Time02:58 Base Monument Stats on CR Monster Stats05:17 Monument Effects08:11 Tie Spells to Monuments09:30 Ensure Monuments are Fun for Players12:14 Building Monuments Step by StepVisit the Sly Flourish Blogslyflourish.comSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSubscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcastslyflourish.podbean.comSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com
What Is 5e? – Lazy RPG Talk Show Sly Flourish – The Lazy Dungeon Master 2024-01-22 | D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of slyflourish.comVideo Contents00:00 Show Start01:11 Kickstarter Spotlight: Tales of the Valiant Gamemaster's Guide06:36 Kickstarter Spotlight: Gate Pass Gazette 2023 for Level Up Advanced 5e12:00 Commentary: What Is 5e?30:01 DM Tip: Using the Eight Steps At the Table47:26 Patreon Question: How Many Battles in a Dungeon?51:19 Patreon Question: Should We Demand Players Read the Books?54:19 Patreon Question: Player Rolls or Player Skill for Puzzles?LinksTales of the Valiant Gamemaster's Guide Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/deepmagic/tales-of-the-valiant-game-masters-guide-5eGamemaster Guide writers interviewed youtu.be/IeHjPTXrcdQ?si=Ve_NIDilq-3LRd3QGate Pass Gazette 2023 for Level Up Advanced 5e Kickstarterkickstarter.com/projects/enworld/level-up-a5e-gate-pass-gazette-annual-2023Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletterslyflourish.com/subscribeSupport Sly Flourish on Patreonpatreon.com/slyflourishBuy Sly Flourish Books:shop.slyflourish.com#dnd #lazydm #dndtips #dmtips
