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| Ep.55 - Written In The Cards | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:11:10 | |
This week we divine and dive into the fascinating intersection of tarot cards and tabletop role-playing games. From character creation to game mechanics and storytelling, we explore how tarot can add depth, mystery, and inspiration to your campaigns. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Tarot in TTRPGs (03:27) Incorporating Tarot into D&D (12:13) Using Tarot for Storytelling and Adventure Building (22:41) Tarot Decks and Their In-Game Effects (31:15) Tarot-Themed Characters and Sub-Classes (41:43) The Prognosticator Class: Tarot and Fate Manipulation (50:19) The Seeker Class: Purpose and Power (01:06:04) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for full show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: 100 Fortunes From The Fortune Teller from DnD Speak Using Tarot Cards for Character Development, Game Mechanics, and Storytelling Tarot for Adventure Building Dummies Tarot of Many Things from Jesse Brake Tarot Deck Item from Monkey DM The Fortune Teller by en-mason Circle of the Wild Card from Heartleaf Games College of Four Suits from Griffon’s Saddlebag The Prognosticator from Dillan Ackerman Trinket of the Week: Deck of Throwing -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.54 - Throwing (Wild)Shapes | 05 Mar 2025 | 01:08:15 | |
This episode isn’t about dance moves but the class with probably the most iconic class feature: Druids and their Wildshape. Join us as we explore the new 2024 Druid changes and have a cozy romp through some fun homebrew subclasses from the evolutionary and botanical to the Dragonix and even Irish folklore-inspired. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for full show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: Circle of Evolution from Harowing Circle of the Grove from Griffon’s Saddlebag Circle of Dragons from Griffon's Saddlebag Circle of Imbolc from Dakota Irish The Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen Games The Pantheon of Ethelon from Adventure Ripples Briarguard Armor from Dungeon Strugglers -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.53 - Monk Ki-ing Around | 26 Feb 2025 | 01:11:18 | |
We're going back to our roots, exploring a class and associated subclasses, and this time it's monks! Accounting for 2024 rules changes, this episode covers new options for Kung Fu monks, boistrous brawlers, dexterous assassins, elemental strikes and healing hands. Oh - and also how the WORST 5e subclass is finally fixed... Chapters: (0:00) Exploring the Monk Class (06:17) 2024 Rules and Changes to the Monk Class (11:29) 5e Monk Reworks (15:38) Master Unarmed Combat Techniques (24:46) Stealth and Subterfuge (38:40) Wield Strikes and Bursts of Elemental Power (51:05) Stay Calm & Heal (01:03:06) Special Mentions & Unique Monk Options (01:07:01) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for full show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: Monastic Traditions by laserllama Way of the Kidney Punch in The Delver's Guide to Beast World from Heartleaf Games Way of the Brawler from Johnpocalypse Way of the Vogue in Chromatic Gamut from Action Fiction Way of the Stormfist from Griffon’s Saddlebag Way of Dancing Wind in Among the Open Skies from Aripockily Way of Peace in Heretic's Guide to Devotion & Divinity from Eventyr Way of the Artisan in L’Arsene’s Ledger from Loot Tavern Way of the Hive Monk in Stargazer's Guide to Aroria from Ink and Lyre Way of the Meridian from Griffon's Saddlebag -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.52 - It's High Noon | 19 Feb 2025 | 01:09:11 | |
D&D has expanded well beyond original Medieval fantasy, and whether you're world building in a steampunk metropolis, galactic empire or an alternate eldritch Victorian Europe, the subject of firearms will inevitably arise. This episode is all about exploring firearm rules and those who can use them - from new weapon types, properties and explosives to gunslingers, clerics with carbines and monks with muskets, just take aim and fire away! Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: Firearms of the Realms by Yonael Weird West from Mage Hand Press Thunder Junction from Plane Shifted Arcane Firearm Sigil Manual from NovaNC Gunslinger from Matthew Mercer/Critical Role Gunslinger Class 4.0 from Ashamed-Plant The Seas of Vodari from Tribality School of Gun Magic from CamunonZ Alien Influence Warlock Class from David Adams Artificer: Powdermaster from JonnyDM Valda’s Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press Kickstarter of the Week: Until Death Do Us Part -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.51 - Hyrules | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:57:20 | |
Hey! Listen! It’s dangerous to go alone! Take this episode full of Zelda content to help with your journey. From different RPG systems and iconic 8-bit dungeon crawls that both emulate the games we know and love, to iconic species and monsters Linked into D&D 5e, this chat serves up more ingredients than you can shake your maracas at! You’ll be a ttrpg tri-force to be reckoned with. Chapters: (0:00) Exploring The Legend of Zelda's themes and mechanics (06:50) What Zelda inspiration can we apply to official rules? (11:23) The Legend of Zelda inspired rule systems (19:26) Heroes of Cerulea and Forgotten Ballad (28:50) Break! RPG and Obojima (31:16) Diving into Zelda's Races and Cultures (43:06) Tools for running a Zelda game (51:05) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes -- Featured on this episode: The Legend of Zelda Adventure System from Papers Pencils The Legend of Zelda: Reclaim the Wild Heroes of Cerulea from Blackfisk Publishing Forgotten Ballads from Cool Way Ink Breath of the Wild Setting Guide from Creator Works 5e Breath of the Wild Player's Companion from Pankratos_Gaming Hyrulean Races from Ashamed Plant Zelda Monster Manual from gowronatemybaby7 How to build a 5e Link from each Zelda game Horse Breeds from The Gollicking Cyclic dungeon generation from Sersa Victory Boss Keys from Game Maker's Toolkit Trinket of the Week: Volcanic Ocarina -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.50 - We Are Inspired | 05 Feb 2025 | 01:07:23 | |
Episode 50! So time to celebrate with some Inspiration! Inspiration has changed in the official rules so we dive into how Inspiration is given out and what it means. We discover a myriad of different ways it can be used at your table from saving up Inspiration for even greater heroics to boon, banes and heroic final actions - there's something to inspire everyone! Chapters: (0:00) Understanding Inspiration in D&D (09:07) Earning and Awarding Inspiration (17:33) New Rules for Inspiration In 2024 (29:11) Variations on Inspiration Mechanics in D&D (36:41) Unconcious Inspiration (40:23) Kibble's Tasty Heroic Inspiration Mechanics (52:00) Alternatives to Dice Rolling and I Know A Guy (1:01:06) Final Thoughts on Using Inspiration (1:03:00) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: 8 Best House Rules For Inspiration from The Gamer [5e] Homebrew Inspiration from Gyllz Hero's Last Stand from Willibombago Dying Breath from TheHeadlessOne Fates & Fortunes from Nord Games Trinket of the Week: The Arcanite Shard Kickstarter of the Week: Catch Me If You Cant -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.49 - Get Inked | 29 Jan 2025 | 01:01:06 | |
Ever wanted a character's tattoos to have more meaning beyond physical description? Then this episode is for you. From Ink Devil Warlocks to Tattooists with sketchbooks and the Marked class who collect as many tattoos as possible - we explore the options that make tattoos an integral part of a character. But not only that - we explore expanding mundane tattoos with tools and inks as well as reems of magical tattoo designs with lore and artwork to enrich your worlds. Chapters: (0:00) Introduction to Tattoos in TTRPGs (08:05) Exploring Tattoos Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (16:20) Ink Devil Warlock Subclass and How To Become An Inkbender (25:02) The Tattooist and The Marked Classes (35:25) Character Customisation and Integrating Tattoos Into Adventures (43:59) Expanding Tattoo Systems (56:36) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: Tavern Tales Vol.1 from Escape Plan Games Tome of Mystical Tattoos Vol.1 Magic Tattoos from Cottage of Everything Magic Tattoos Extended from davidqshull Tool Craft from Dump Stat Adventures Guide to Magical Tattoos v4 from LadyJadz Mystic Ink (Magic Tattoos) from Duncan Rhodes Trinket of the Week: Sunken Isles Tattoos -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.48 - Guilds, Glorious Guilds! | 22 Jan 2025 | 01:04:08 | |
From economic powerhouses and adventuring leagues to scholastic societies and, of course, the infamous thieves' guilds - this episode covers them all. We explore full fledged guilds ready to plug into your world and how to craft your guilds with the renown system. Players run guilds are also the perfect companion to the new bastion system so this episode have options for everyone! Chapters: (0:00) Why use Guilds in your game (10:11) Using Renown for easy Guild interactions (19:53) Setting up your own Guild (32:59) Expanding the game with pre-made Guilds (45:08) Stick to the classics with a Thieves Guild (53:06) A city of Guilds and other adventures (59:22) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com https://linktr.ee/abovetable www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: Simple Guilds for D&D 5e from Master The Dungeon Running a Guild from Gerard Gully Remarkable Guilds & Their Heroes from Loresmyth The Guilds of Ethelon from Adventure Ripples Unearthed Spoils Special Edition - In The Shadows from Grim Press Leverage: Waterdeep - One Hand Washes the Other from Benjamin L. Eastman & Matt Dunn Trinket of the Week: Tools of the Trade from Aripockily -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.47 - Zero to Hero | 15 Jan 2025 | 01:16:57 | |
With new games due to start in 2025, we've already covered Safety Tools and Session Zero. But what about Level Zero…? In this episode we explore how playing characters experience before they are plucked from obscurity can enrich personal story, narrative drive and be a bloody good laugh! Chapters: (0:00) Welcome Back (03:26) Exploring Level Zero Play (13:23) Why is Level 0 not the standard starting point? (21:59) Dungeon Crawl Classics and Character Creation (30:26) Understanding the Fifth Edition Funnel (40:04) Let's roll up a Level 0 Character (46:07) Inovative Approaches: Humble Beginnings (54:30) A Life Well Lived (1:07:40) Level Zero Adventures and Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: What's Past is Prologue from Alan Patrick Dungeon Crawl Classics Quickstart from Goodman Games Fifth Edition Funnel For Dungeons & Dragons from Ten Red Crows Press Zero Level Rulebook for 5E from Weird Works Humble Beginnings: Level 0 Characters From Tyler Aiden Gray A Life Well Lived from Cubicle 7 The Commoner from Walrock Homebrew How To Play Level Zero from Dungeon Coach Down & Out in Waterdeep from Zack Sporen A Hero's Journey from David Flor Lair of the Lamb from Goblin Punch Truly Madly Deeply: Level Zero to Hero from Patrick Higingbotham & Chad Cray Trinket of the Week: 100 Wondrous Items -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.46 - Rime Time | 18 Dec 2024 | 01:09:07 | |
The temperature continues to plummet and so we're taking our icy theme to the next level and jumping into Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden. Phil brings an avalanche of supplements into Ten-Towns to bury Josh with and they're all pure gold! For anyone inspired by our winter episodes or planning running RotF in the new year, this episode treads clear paths between must-have guidance and supplements for the ultimate chill! Chapters: (0:00) Intro and Year In Review (1:26) Exploring Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden (4:14) The Sandbox Nature of Rime of the Frostmaiden (7:29) Campaign Pitch: The Vibe of Icewind Dale (9:41) Approach to House Rules and Banned Content (17:24) Dungeon Coach's Arctic Survival Guide (24:06) Ten-Towns Primers and Resources (38:47) Enhancing Gameplay with Music & Tools (44:55) Creative Game Mechanics and Expanding the Bestiary (1:02:05) Trinket of the Week and Looking Ahead to 2025 Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on the show: Rime of the Frostmaiden House Rules from Apostol Apostolov Arctic Survival Guide from The Dungeon Coach Ten-Towns Overview from Excel Lynt Rime of the Frostmaiden Complete DM's Bundle from Eventyr Ten Towns Expanded from Patrick Rehse & Joe Raso The Ten Towns of Icewind Dale | Music/Ambiance from AJ's Corner Frosty Encounters from DnD Unleashed Scientific Secrets of Icewind Dale Glissade from Abyssal Brews -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.45 - A Bit Chilly | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:47:45 | |
Nothing makes you appreciate the warmth of a fire or mulled beverage of choice like the contrast with the biting cold. That's why this week we come bearing polar presents. For GMs we explore the winter chill with some one shots and settings for any table's needs whether a drop in encounter or half-day adventure. For players, a variety of different seasonal subclasses from tundra conservationist rangers and blizzard summoning barbarians. Icy adventures in 2025 anyone? Chapters: (0:00) Introduction to Winter adventuring (03:43) One Shot Wonders - Out In The Cold (12:36) A Heart of Cold (20:32) The Everglacier Setting (26:47) Subclasses with a Winter theme (37:03) The Crone Warlock (41:35) Winter-themed items and trinkets Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com www.abovetable.com for show notes and more -- Featured on this episode: One Shot Wonders from Roll & Play Press A Heart of Cold from Eventry Games The Everglacier from The Griffon's Saddlebag The Sunblade Panteon from Awfully Queer Heroes & Stephen Hart Deep Magic Vol. 1 from Kobold Press The Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen Games Herbarium: A Botanical 5e Supplement from Crow and Crown Treasury of Winter from Legendary Games L’Arsene’s Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets from Loot Tavern -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Short Rest with Kefa Studios | 08 Dec 2024 | 00:25:49 | |
In this episode we're chatting with Kevin Fannin aka Kefa Studios. We talk miniature painting, their start in content creation and the medieval themes of their first Kickstarter project, Banner of Honour. Their current project, Complete Guide to Jousting 5e, contains everything you need to bring the high-octane joust to your table with everything from mechanics and optional rules to over 40 new mounts and how to bond with them. You know we love a mini-game! Check out the Complete Guide to Jousting 5e on Kickstarter Find more of their work at www.kefastudios.com -- Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.44 - Festive Fun | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:50:45 | |
We've hit December and the decorations are up! The holiday spirit is in the air but how can we translate that to the table? Whether you want inspiration for crafting your own fantasy holidays, running winter games or just pick up a fun festive one-shot to play with friends and family this year - this episode checks everything off the (naughty) list. Chapters: (00:00) Embracing the Holiday Spirit (06:40) Creative Inspirations: Classic Holiday Movies in D&D (13:23) Adventures and Supplements: Hollynock Hijinks and more (31:34) The Winter Crown Games (39:09) DM's Guild whistle stop tour (43:55) Trinket of the Week Get 10% off at Roll & Play Press! Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Featured on this episode: Christmas One Shot Ideas from The Gamer Hollynock Hijinks from Mage Hand Press Christmas Essentials from Roll & Play Press Christmas Chronicles of Winterglen from Penny Blood Adventures The Winter Crown from Aripockily A Yuletide Surprise! from Alasdair Hill Last Christmas from Janek Sielicki Winter's Splendor (5e) from Wizards of the Coast A Kobold Christmas from River Daniel Four Calling Quills from Roll & Play Press Project of the Week: Complete Guide to Jousting 5e from Kefa Studios -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.43 - Critter Chatter | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:59:37 | |
How do you run Speak with Animals or Speak with Plants? From helpful eloquent NPCs that can provide all the information a party needs to reticent wild creatures that have limited knowledge and require more persuasion - we explore the different ways in which these spells occur in different games. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (3:00) What the heck is an Animal Handling check? (19:54) Speak with Animals. The level one spell. (25:51) How much do the animals know? (36:51) Plants have feelings too. (47:21) So let's just Speak with Nature! (52:47) Project of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Featured on this episode: Spells That Don't Suck from somanyrobots & Omega Ankh A Short Rest with somanyrobots Project of the Week: Satzija's Tome of Hags from Tiny Quill -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.42 - Safety First | 20 Nov 2024 | 01:04:22 | |
A must-have for any game, this week we explore the different safety tools out there to ensure a safe, inclusive and fun environment at table. From consent forms and transparency on tone before the campaign even starts to how to manage lines, veils and at table safety, we discuss how each works and signpost to all the resources you'd ever need. Bring on those festive and new year campaigns! Chapters: (0:00) Intro (2:04) Why use safety tools with our games (8:16) Ensuring fun for all with the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (16:20) Examining the different types of safety tools (24:00) Pros and cons of different safety tools (38:21) Safety tool resources (56:15) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Featured on the show: Ensuring Fun For All from the Dungeon Master's Guide (free) Tracking Sheets from the Dungeon Master's Guide Safety Tools Explained from Tavrn Consent In Gaming from Monte Cook Games Campaign Safety & Consent Checklist from Optional Rule Script Change RPG Toolbox from Beau Jágr Sheldon Safety Tools for Tabletop RPGs from Thomas Weinberger The Same Page Tool from Christopher Chinn Safety Tools Explained from Start Playing Games RPG Safety Toolkit from Evil Hat Productions Sleepytime Sheep Stuffy from The Griffon's Saddlebag Impenetrable Cuddle Cave Deluxe from Action Fiction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.41 - Thicker Than Water | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:07:19 | |
Whether power through sacrifice, a connection with primal life force or gothic vampiric sanguimancy - blood magic runs through much of the fantasy genre. Often forbidden or dangerous, we explore how you can bring blood magic to the table. From safety tools on self-sacrificial mechanics and hemomancy wizards to blood domain clerics and even blood archers, this has everything a bloodthirsty table needs. The content of this episode covers sensitive content including mentions and use of self-harm for in-game magic is a mechanic that can be triggering for some. If you or someone that you know struggles with self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or if you or a loved one are experiencing a difficult time, know that you are not alone. Available resources: Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org/ Suicide Prevention UK https://www.spuk.org.uk/ 988 lifeline https://988lifeline.org/ Shout https://giveusashout.org/ Chapters: (0:00) Intro (07.25) The Critical Role Blood Hunter class (13:44) Exploring blood magic in Tal’Dorei Reborn (24:44) Simple homebrew rule for blood magic (28:48) Blood magic class options (58:38) Spell rundown (1:00:00) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Featured on this episode: Blood Hunter from Critical Role Monsters of Murka: Chromatic Gamut from Bonus Action Tal’Dorei Reborn from Darrington Press Trade Blood for Power with D&D Blood Magic from Nerdarchy Blood Magics from DnD Unleashed Blood Archer in Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt from MonkeyDM Hemocraft & Bloodmagic from Dungeon Bros The Bloodmire from The Griffon's Saddlebag Blood Magic Spells resources on the website! Blood Crystal from Loot Tavern Project of the Week: Witchfyre A Dark Fantasy RPG -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.40 - Are We The Bad Guys? | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:02:30 | |
Ever mused with other players on what it would be like to play as the bad guys? Well now you can. In this episode Josh & Phil discuss the pitfalls and issues of playing evil, character alignment and intraparty conflict, before serving up solutions. From player options to pick-up-and-play adventures that will scratch that evil itch, listen out for everything you need to conquer the world! Chapters: (0:00) Intro (2:24) Defining evil in D&D and considerations for playing (13:55) What the new Dungeon Master's Guide says about playing evil (20:23) Running better pickpocketing (31:14) Having fun playing the classic evil villain (41:28) Let's start a cult (53:11) Honourable and devious mentions (57:12) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com -- Featured on this episode: Tessa's Guide to Pickpocketing and Pilfering from Paul T Dean Villainous Champions of the Shadow Keep from William Martin Remarkable Cults & Their Followers from Loresmyth Grim Hollow from Ghostfire Gaming Corpus Malicious from DRS Publishing The Dark Archetypes from Nikolas Totief & Alexander Kami Best Subclasses For Evil Character from The Gamer Treasury of the Macabre from Legendary Games On Being An Evil Character from Matt Colville Embracing Villainy from Alyssa Visscher Project of the Week: Necromancers of Monastis from Brave Alice -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.39 - Trouble Brewing | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:21:36 | |
We've spent weeks brewing this one up and it's finally here! Our spooky season comes to a close with a potions focused episode. From making them feel more memorable or important in game to playing characters who want to mix up their own concoctions, we chat about everything alchemy and herbalism in this cauldron of an episode. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (3:00) Are we using potions enough in game? (6:40) A quick sidebar on the new Bastion system and downtime (12:30) Crafting and potions with official 2024 rules (20:30) Potion themed player and character options (35:40) Alchemy vs Herbalism (44:36) Potion crafting and brewing sytems (59:26) More potions (1:11:45) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast -- Featured on this episode: The Herbal Journal of Cicely Longbottom from Sarsen Games Alchemist in Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press College of Alchemy from The Griffon's Saddlebag Alchemist's Supplies Breakdown from Dump Stat DnD PotionCraft from Legendary Scribes Mortar & Pestle from Cubicle 7 Potions & Herbalists from Diego Pisa Artworks Alchemy & Poisoncraft from Cabal of Enchantment Portable Potion Press in L'Arsene's Ledger of Treasures and Trinkets from Loot Tavern Project of the Week: Xarnon's Codex of Combined Magic from Giants of the North -- Music: "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Magic Item Shop by Bardify https://youtu.be/tpi5qsXm_cM?si=LmLL7VdbsulDseP1 Alchemist's Lab by Ambient Method https://youtu.be/wwYwMKufgCo?si=15027bYxxmEszVM2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.38 - Heckin' Curses | 23 Oct 2024 | 01:19:12 | |
Throwing a hag at your party but limited by Bestow Curse? Playing a crafty witch but bereft of jinxes? We've got you covered. From using cursed items and intricate ritual castings to flinging jinxes and buying hexes, you'll have a fully stocked grimoire of curses after listening to this episode. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (2:04) Adding Curses to your game (12:25) Changing up the Bestow Curse spell (29:38) The Grimoire of Curses (42:48) Hexcrafting - what is it and how does it work (49:53) Class options for working with curses (1:02:35) Expanded cursed items and giving them narrative impact (1:12:48) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast -- Featured on this episode: Bestow Curse Creative Ideas from aldwynrivers Bad Luck Curses from D&D Unleashed The Grimoire of Curses from DMSlash Milando's Guide to Magical Marvels from Eventyr Games Heretic Prestige Class from D&D Unleashed Way of the Hex from Dream Plots 13 Terrifying Trinkets from Giants of the North Xan Rockman's Emporium from Aripockly Project of the Week: Pumpkins & Phantoms from Tales & Taverns -- Music: "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Arctic Wilderness by Bardify https://youtu.be/qD2ahwiPRBk?si=Zj_uzPmL7WCeTEmA Mountain Shelter by Michael Ghelfi Studios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mNs2IdWuZY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.37 - Sounds Familiar | 16 Oct 2024 | 01:11:50 | |
What is a witch without her familiar? Whether you want your own soul-linked dæmon or sassy black cat a la Salem, Find Familiar is a go to spell for many players. Yet it has its limits. From expanded familar options and how to grow your familiar with your character, to the tamer class and even adventuring as a familiar yourself, you'll be familiar with every option by the end of this episode. Chapters: (0:00) Intro (5:00) Official Find Familiar Spell (15:50) Expanding and new Familiar options (32:40) Player options for new Familiar relationships (50:50) Levelling up and earning Familiars (1:01:52) Familiar adventures (1:06:25) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast -- Featured on this episode: Extended 5E Familiars from GreyAcumen The Fluffy Folio Familiar Contract from FullAutoArmy Tamer Class & Familiars from Loot Tavern Familiar Keeping from Dreamfarers Biosmith Artificer Subclass from HumperdinkTheWarlock Bond familiar from theinexplicablefuzz Dynamic Familiar Leveling from Storm Cat Druidic Familiars from Lou-Brew Animal Accoutrements from Aripockly Full show notes on abovetable.com -- Music: "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ALCHEMIST'S LAB by Jason Grace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwYwMKufgCo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Short Rest with Midnight Tower | 13 Oct 2024 | 00:37:57 | |
Midnight Tower are Tove and Erik, are a couple of lifelong geeks who love roleplaying games and books. They published the first adventures from Midnight Tower in 2019. The adventures are set in Eastern Farraway, a world created by Tove and in which their own D&D games have taken place for more than 20 years. We talk about creating mysteries to bring to the table, all the things they've learned while creating for Midnight Tower and their latest Kickstarter, the Agatha Christie inspired Murder at the Old Wolf Inn. Check out Murder at the Old Wolf Inn --- Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.36 - The Witch Wish | 09 Oct 2024 | 01:17:53 | |
From coming of age with Sabrina Spellman and The Worst Witch to the cottagecore of Tiffany Aching and Pomona Sprout, witches are ingrained in fantasy. So in this episode we call together a coven of witch classes so players can swap pauldrons for cauldrons and battleaxes for brooms. Whilst each is different, the common threads of crafting items or potions, casting curses or jinxes and boosted familiars, give them a witchy identity. We cannot wait to form our coven and head down the witches' road... Chapters (0:00) Intro (2:12) Defining a Witch (9:15) Witches in Dungeons & Dragons (13:45) Common elements in Witch design (20:34) Hexbound supplement from Antonio Demico (31:56) Which Witch? homebrew options (1:12:49) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast -- Featured on this episode: Hexbound: A Witchy Supplement for 5e from Antonio Demico The Occultist from Kibbles Tasty Witch in Deep Magic Volume 2 from Kobold Press The Witch from Worlds Beyond Number The Witch from Walrock Homebrew The Witch Class: The Universal Caster from Nexica_ -- Music: "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Dungeon Of The Undead Audio by @MichaelGhelfiStudios https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgWAUz7GIc4 "SCP-x2x (Unseen Presence)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.35 - From Hags To Witches | 02 Oct 2024 | 01:23:53 | |
Double, double toil and trouble. Spooky season is upon us and we're starting with hags! We stir the cauldron of existing stat blocks and add ingredients to form a coven of flavourful hags for your games. From new lightning bottling storm hags and pestilence witches with cure alls to refreshed green and night hags with lair actions, spell lists and coven lore, this episode will have you cackling in delight for new horrific hag based hauntings. Chapters: (0:00) - Intro & Halloween Vibes (8:07) - Iconic Hags (13:35) - What makes a Hag? (18:45) - Monster Manual and beyond (31:31) - New Hags with D&D Unleashed & Kobold Press (53:08) - Improved Hags with DMSlash (1:09:34) - Hag Adventure Modules (1:17:56) - Trinket & Project of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast -- Featured on this episode: More Horrific Hags from DnD Unleashed Elemental Hags from DnD Unleashed Mirror, Sand, Blood, Red in Tome of Beats Vol.1 from Kobold Press Brine, Floe, Pesta, Wood in Tome of Beasts Vol.3 from Kobold Press The Grimoire of Curses from DMSlash The Haunted Woods from Natasja van Gestel The Wending Wold from The Griffon's Saddlebag Tale of the Bog Withch from Penny Dragon Games A Queero’s Journey from Adventuring with Pride Flesh Shaper’s Ladle featured in Tale of the Bog Witch from Penny Dragon Games Project of the Week:Grim Hollow: Transformed -- Music: "Gypsy Shoegazer No Voices" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Baldur's Gate 3 Ambiences - Hag Hut Hangout https://youtu.be/qaohqWGY4Nk?si=ucYXUDumSGlcCcn2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.34 - Ooze Up Next? | 25 Sep 2024 | 01:01:12 | |
Ewww don't touch that! Phil has free reign this week to talk all things ooze and slime! From a slime-covered animated skeleton species to ooze mage and ooze rancher subclasses we get icky with character options for slime lovin' players. And for GMs an assortment of jellies, toxins and even molten cheese stat blocks. Let's get sticky! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (8:05) Ooze in the Monster Manual (13:26) Playing as an Ooze (25:02) Having an Ooze adventure with you (41:22) New Ooze variations and where to find them (50:13) Humorous Ooze (53:03) Trinket and Project of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Amoeboids from Mage Hand Press Geleton from The Griffons Saddlebag How to Play as a Slime in D&D from Game Masters Domain Oozemaster & The Ooze Rancher from Valda's Spire of Secrets The Accursed Archive in The Compendium of Forgotten Secrets from Genuine Fantasy Press Oozemage in The Oracles of Aughra from Sarsen Games Blood-Borne Ooze, Gem Jelly & Arcane Amalgam in Flee Mortals from MCDM Dragon Quest Slimes from deathsythe Blood Ooze & Living Toxin in Grim Hollow: The Monster Grimoire from Ghostfire Gaming Cheese Elemental from Noblecrumpet Gel Glove from The Wondrous Quill Project of the Week: Battlezoo Bestiary: Elemental Storm from Roll For Combat Full show notes to everything mentioned on the podcast can be found at abovetable.com -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.33 - Ready Player One | 18 Sep 2024 | 01:06:21 | |
With D&D more popular than ever, we had a look at what's out there for new players and GMs! From ideal first-time one shots and adventures to player guides and accessible character sheet designs - this episode signposts to everything to get you and your friends into the game. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (4:30) Deborah Ann Woll teaches D&D (9:38) First games (14:56) Starter set guide (22:44) New Player resources (43:00) New GM resources Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Lots of content covered in this episode so for full show notes and links to everything discussed head to abovetable.com Deborah Ann Woll Teaches Jon Bernthal Dungeons and Dragons What Makes a Good Player Character? from Matt Colville A beginners guide to D&D from Sherlock Hulmes Practical Rings from AgentElman Project of the Week: Killer of Giants from Greedy Gorgon Press -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.32 - Owlbear Necessities | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:00:00 | |
Whether cute cub companions or ferociously territorial monstrosities, owlbears are an iconic D&D creature. This week we discuss different sub-species stat blocks, solutions to the Wild Shape problem and a range of different ways to get one of these a feathered fluff balls of fury as a character's companion. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Sympathy For The Monster from Curious Archive Druidic Shape Charms from Griffon's Saddlebag Flee, Mortals! The MCDM Monster Book from MCDM Productions Baby Bestiary Handbook Volume 1 from Metal Weave Games Owlbear Tamer in Tavern Tales Vol.1 from Escape Plan Games Even More Owlbears from FrostBladestorm Creatures Compendium: Owls from Starsail Games Monster Manual Expanded (5E) from Dragonix Parrotbear in Battlezoo Bestiary from Roll For Combat The Shining Shrine from Loot Tavern Owl Helm from The Griffon's Saddlebag -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.31 - I Would Like To... Rage? | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:59:06 | |
We're back trope-busting again - this time with a fury (or lack thereof?). In this episode Phil quizzes Josh on why he feels rage at the barbarian's rage feature not making sense. We then discuss everything homebrew, from different types of rage and re-working those abilities to a variety of subclasses that veer away from any barbarian tropes and give a fresh take on such a well known ability. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Alternate Barbarian Rages from Brandes Stoddard Fury Barbarian from Mr. Wizardly Alternate Barbarian from LaserLalma Path of Nightmares from The Griffons Saddlebag Path of the Infernal from The Griffon's Saddlebag The Iramancer from The Griffon's Saddlebag Path of the Tideheart from The Griffon's Saddlebag Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press Steinhardt's Guide to the Eldritch Hunt from MonkeyDM Brutal Barbarian Paths Heirlooms from Flail Snail's Mail Project of the Week: Monster Trainer's Handbook from Dungeon in a Box -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.30 Chapter 3: Just One More Page | 28 Aug 2024 | 01:14:40 | |
Bookish character options and enticing tomes explored, but what do the final pages of our book-themed trilogy have in store? We hunt out unique libraries and their distinct librarians. We analyze mechanics and advice for researching and learning from texts in game. All in our final quest to integrate books into campaigns, storylines and downtime for any book-loving party, player or character. The End... for now... Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Strixhaven Mysteries #1: The Joy of Extradimensional Spaces from RBSkald Librarian's Guide to Knowledge from Diego Pisa Artworks Amaranthine Archivists from Bonus Action Illuminated Manuscript Card from Dungeon Scribe Magwa's Magic Item Compendium from Knights of Vasteel The Kleptogoblicon from Cardboard Anvil The Ancient Library of Knowledge from DMSlash The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith Project of the Week: Fantasy+ from Monument Studios -- Music: Drama Music Sampler | Fantasy+ https://www.youtube.com/@monumentsounds "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.29 Spellcasting Shakeup | 21 Aug 2024 | 01:12:45 | |
Not all spells are written equal. Some are must haves, whilst others you never see cast. In this episode we twist the Weave to shakeup spellcasting for players and GMS alike. From nuanced replacements for under- and over-powered spells to a streamlined system that lets players and NPCs add new aspects to well-known favourites, this episode is sure to spark the imagination of any spellcaster who is bored of Fireball or True Strike and any GM who is fed up of Guidance and Silvery Barbs. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Spells That Don't Suck from somanyrobots & Omega Ankh Spell Masteries from Mythmaker Incantations from Metal Weave Games Elemental Spells 2.0 from Kibble's Project of the Week: Gobber's Guide to Hearth and Home from Unlimited Realms -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.28 Sports Go Sports! | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:52:31 | |
As Olympic fever gripped the world once more, we dove headfirst into the sports of D&D - 10s across the board! From some barebone rule sets to boardgame visualisations this week's episode explores everything from dodgeball and capture the flag to how to make any type of race exciting. Go Sports! Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Mage Tower & Silkball from Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos Chain Lightning from Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden The Shankha Trials from Journeys through the Radiant Citadel Swimming Race from Critical Role: Call of the Netherdeep Snail Racing from The Wild Beyond the Witchlight Dinosaur Racing from Tomb of Annihilation The Fantasy League: A Guide to Running Sports in D&D from Mike Bernier Annotated Tomb of Annihilation from Micah Faulkner Tomb of Annihilation Companion from Sean McGovern Strixhaven Supplemental Vol.2 from Alex Crews Marauder featured in The Halcyon Coast from Aripockily The Winter Crown from Aripockily Siegeball featured in from Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press Zephyr Boots from Strixhaven Supplemental Vol.3 from Alex Crews -- Music: Intro clip: Sports Go Sports by Garfunkel and Oates https://youtu.be/2fraSdN-PG8?si=IhnZUigk9r4y-zaC "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 27 Chapter 2: A Physical Copy | 07 Aug 2024 | 01:11:02 | |
And so our tale continues... We have our cast of intrepid bibliophiles to face every plot twist and cliffhanger. But what are book-lovers without books? This episode dives into the stacks to bring you whole shelves laden with everything from themed spellbooks and spell scroll art to training tomes and magical origami paper. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Featured on this episode: Every Book & Tome in D&D 5E from makalawizard Atypical Spellbooks for Wizards from Dichotomy Games Themed Spellbooks from gr8artist Spells Daily Vol. 1-5 from Dungeon Scribe Hush's Bibliography from lebiro Tomes of Teaching from Bonus Action Origamiracle Paper from Bonus Action Book of Misspells from ArdisFoxx Book of Misspells from mrjamesgifford Tome of Living Memories from Loots Tavern Scroll Artwork from Bonus Action I Search The Bookcase from Dev The DM Books of All Sorts from OrkishBlade Adventurer's Bookcase from Bonus Action -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.26 Pick Up & Run | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:52:52 | |
You busy? We're busy. We're all busy people. So whether you want a fun one shot for friends and family on a weekend or you need a filler session in your regular campaign but you just plain don't have the time… this episode is for you. Josh and Phil discuss some supplements that you can literally read through and run at very short notice. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: One Shot Wonders from Roll & Play Press The Arcane Library from Kelsey Dionne Sanctum of the Moon Elves from Kelsey Dionne The Wild Sheep Chase from Winghorn Press Monsters of Murka: Restaurants and Retail from Bonus Action -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Short Rest with r-n-w & rpgtoons | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:32:33 | |
In this episode we’re chatting with Rose and Niels aka r-n-w and rpgtoons. Together they create cute and useful tools for D&D, as well as one shots, mini campaigns and settings that are unlike anything else. Their current Kickstarter project, Traveller's Guide to the Seasong Islands, is a 5e tabletop supplement of tropical flora, fauna, food, and potions…which comes with an in world guide you can hand players! Check out Traveller's Guide to the Seasong Islands on Kickstarter Find more their work on www.r-n-w.net & www.patreon.com/rpgtoons -- Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.25 Pride & Paladins | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:01:22 | |
Dearest gentle reader... With Bridgerton obsessions recently rekindled, we take a turn around the ton to present the most eligible supplements to bring the Regency to your table. From balls and weddings to intrigue and possessed mansions, this episode is not wanting for titillating scenarios, expressive NPCs and elegant costumes. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Leverage: Waterdeep - "Putting the Cart Before the Horse" from Benjamin L. Eastman & Matt Dunn Winter's Splendor from Wizard's of the Coast Review of Court of Fey and Flowers from Em Friedman Writing A Historically Inspired Roleplaying Game Good Society from Story Brewers Roleplaying The Midnight Ball from Stephen Hart An Unexpected Wedding Invitation from Midnight Tower Virtues & Scandals from Eryk Sawicki Dueling Fops of Vindamere from Crankshaft Constellation Regency Cthulhu from Chaosium Inc. Lady Blackbird from John Harper Bro, Is It Gay To Dock? from Nguyen Conditions Project of the Week: Spectacular Shops & Services II from Giants of the North -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.24 Totally Not A Mimic | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:55:08 | |
Every adventurer has been there. Reaching for a chest of hard-earned loot only to be grappled by a sticky pseudopod. Cue eye roll! This week we explore expanded mimic ecology and exciting adaptations to catch even the most experienced player unawares. From coins and mugs to rooms and even people - your players won't trust an innocent room description ever again... Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Deep Dive the Mimic from Dump Stat Adventures Mimic Book of Mimics from Mage Hand Pess Tome of Beasts 1 from Kobold Press Fabulus Feasts from The Griffon's Saddlebag Cards and Caravans from The Griffon's Saddlebag Taverns and Tankards from Mage Hand Press Complete Mimics from Oh_Hi_Mark School of Mimicry Wizard from Awfully Queer Heroes Dungeons & Lairs 31: Mimic Museum from DMDave I Loot The Mimic from Lady Tiefling Mask of the Mimic from The Griffon's Saddlebag Mimicloak from The Griffon's Saddlebag Maestro's Monstrous Arms - Mimics from DMTuz Mimic's Smilemaker from The Griffon's Saddlebag Project of the Week: Blood, Rum & Thunder from Escape Plan Games -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.23 Chapter 1: Bibliophiles | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:06:30 | |
In the beginning, two friends created a podcast. It wasn't long, dear reader, before Josh insisted on not just one book-themed episode - but a trilogy! We start our tale with a catalogue of character options to fully embrace your bibliophile. From scribes and librarians to magical quills and accursed archives - the story has only just begun... Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: School Librarian Wizard from FriskyRisque Elminster's Candlekeep Companion College of the Quill Bard featured in Hippocamper's Complete Cookbook from Black Pudding Press Archivist featured in Valda's Spire of Secrets from Mage Hand Press Archivist class rework from DMDave Archivist Domain Cleric from DMDave The Library Across Worlds Warlock from FriskyRisque The Accursed Archive featured in The Compendium of Forgotten Secrets from Genuine Fantasy Press The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith Librarian's Glove from teaserer Project of the Week: The Book of Life and Death from Mystic Quill Collective -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.22 Yeah, coz I'm a Ranger! | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:08:53 | |
We've already established that Josh & Phil's favourite class to play is the ranger. But the class itself gets so much bad press and even underwent a partial redesign in 2020 with Tasha's Cauldron of Everything. So what homebrew can we use to try and make our favourite class more playable? This episode was recorded before the 2024 sourcebook ranger changes were revealed. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Ranger Modifications from nomiddlename303 The D&D 5E Ranger – Fixed part 1 from Ari Ashkenazi The Ranger Nobody Asked For! from CrazyFuton Alternate Ranger Class from Laser Llama The Ranger's Guide from Aripockily KS of the Week: Mausoleum from Crow & Crown A Short Rest with Fen Inkwright -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Short Rest with Ben Somers (somanyrobots) | 30 Jun 2024 | 00:30:02 | |
On this episode of A Short Rest we chatted with Ben Somers, better known online as Somanyrobots. Ben has created a wealth of great homebrew content from classes to spells and their latest offering, Songs of the Spellbound Sea, promises adventurers an unforgettable journey through uncharted waters. As well as taking a deep dive (pun intended!) into Songs of the Spellbound Sea, we spoke about the future of homebrew, Baldur's Gate 3 modding and a playable axolotl race! Check out the Songs of the Spellbound Sea Kickstarter Find more of Ben's work at somanyrobots.com Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.21 Psions: First Class (Psionics part 2) | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:07:00 | |
So telekinesis, telepathy and psionic energy dice exist. But what if you want to embrace psionic powers beyond just a feat or subclass choice? In part two of our look at psionics, Josh and Phil explore the various homebrew Psion classes out there from whole new power mechanics to simple insertions straight into game. If you've ever wanted to bring Avengers or X-Men to 5e - this episode is for you! Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Psion Class Book from Kibbles Tasty Psion from The Heroes Compendium The Psychic from Team Walrus Designs -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.20 It's All In Your Head (Psionics part 1) | 19 Jun 2024 | 01:19:08 | |
Psionics! Creatures such as mind flayers and githyanki wield psionic power, both to channel the magic of spells and to create other extraordinary phenomena. But how well are psionic powers defined in 5th edition and how can we wield them as players? In part one of our two part look at psionics, Josh and Phil debate how these powers come to life and what homebrew subclasses allow us to easily bring these exciting powers to the table. (4:22) Defining and debating psionic powers in 5e (29:37) Officially what psionic subclasses are there (45:42) Psionic homebrew subclasses (1:12:21) Trinket of the Week Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Psionic Options Revisited from Wizards of the Coast Tasha's Cauldron of Everything from Wizards of the Coast Unearthed Gems: Psion Halfling from Aripockily Pantomath Bard Reskin: College of Parapsychology from Feralborn Trading Deep Magic Vol. 1: The Theurge from Kobold Press Hippocamper's Complete Cookbook: Way of the Opened Eye from Black Pudding Press Psionic Piercings from Mage Hand Press -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A Short Rest with Eren Angiolini | 16 Jun 2024 | 00:25:36 | |
We're back at MCM Comic Con for another A Short Rest interview, this time with Eren Angiolini. Eren is a comic colourist and fantasy artist. Fans of Critical Role will be very familiar with Eren's work and we swooned over their Lunarkin supplement way back in episode three of Above Table. We talk Lunarkin inspiration, working on homebrew for the first time and their Adventuring Guild project. Find out more about Eren's work at erenangiolini.com or check them out on Pateon. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.19 Big Bad 101 | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:07:40 | |
Venca's back! But how do we run these types of Big Bads? This week Josh and Phil chat about what goes into running a Big Bad and what supplements are out there to help you easily run more interesting and engaging antagonists. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Waterdeep Dragon Heist: The Alexandrian Remix Battlezoo Bestiary from Roll For Combat Big Book of Big Bads from Hit Point Press 50 Different Useless Magic Items from The Nifty Nerd -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Bonus: A Short Rest with Fen Inkwright (Crow & Crown) | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:18:48 | |
Welcome to our new interview series - A Short Rest. Kicking things off at MCM Comic Con, we spoke with Fen Inkwright, Director and Lead Author at Crow & Crown. Find out more about Crow & Crown here. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 18 Hex On The Beach | 05 Jun 2024 | 01:01:35 | |
Ever wanted to just hit the beach in downtime? In this episode, Josh & Phil discuss the lack of 'beach' in TTRPGs as we tend to go from land to sea via rocky shores and bustling docksides. So whether you want to build sandcastles, play volleyball, hang ten or your character's job is just... beach - this episode has everything you need for a day on the coast. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: The Halcyon Coast from Aripockily Breezeport from Griffon's Saddlebag The Seas of Vodari from Tribality/Angryfish Games Starfish Hand Wraps from Bonus Action -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep.17 We Came To Slay | 29 May 2024 | 00:57:59 | |
Happy Pride Month! In this episode Josh gets emotional as he & Phil discuss the importance of bringing diversity into your games. From practical tips and safety tools, to highlighting some excellent LGBTQIA+ supplements, this episode is made with love. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: They Came to Slay from Thom James Carter Adventuring With Pride from Jack Dixon Monsters of Murka: Chromatic Gamut from Action Fiction Blessed of The Traveler: Queer Gender Identity in Eberron from Remi Permann Queercoded from Oliver Darkshire Queer Bees in a Box from Jun Suau -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 16 Monsters Inc. | 22 May 2024 | 01:12:11 | |
Monster Manual. Tome of Beasts. Why not more? From new oozes and cacti plants, to profiles of the fey lords and a wolf-headed dolphin thing; the worlds we create in TTPRGs contain a myriad of monsters. In this episode, Josh and Phil talk through some of their favourite bestiaries to give any GM a plethora of options for any campaign setting or situation. Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Misplaced Monsters from Wizards of the Coast Tome of Beasts Vol. 1 from Kobold Press Ultimate Bestiary: The Dreaded Accursed from Nord Games Ultimate Bestiary: Secrets of the Fey from Nord Games Battlezoo Bestiary from Roll For Combat Bergin’s Book of Beasts from Penny Dragon Druidic Shape Charms from Griffon's Saddlebag -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Classic Remastered Jungle Breaks" Ed Solo (https://soundcloud.com/edsolo) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 15 The Right Tool For The Job | 15 May 2024 | 01:05:59 | |
Who actually uses their character's tools? Tool proficiencies are chronically underused and Josh is on a mission to change that. In this episode we explore supplements that make tool proficiencies useful in combat, exploration, roleplay and downtime! Say hello: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Phaylen's Journal of Extraordinary Items from Giants of the North Tools of the Trade From Aripockily Mender's Satchel from Jhamkul’s Forge -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 14 Sound of Silence | 08 May 2024 | 00:59:08 | |
Silence! Is it possible to do characters with non-verbal communication, in a game that relies on verbal communication? From Kenku to Dabus, in our latest episode we explore the nuance of communication and how we can (maybe) bring silence to the table. Say hello: hello@abovetable.com Instagram - abovetablepodcast Twitter - abovetablepod -- Content featured on this episode: Writing 'Nothing': Storytelling with Unsaid Words and Unreliable Narrators Kenku from Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse Thri-kreen from Spelljammer: Adventures in Space Four Peoples, One Party from Ixalan Dabus from Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse • Morte’s Planar Parade Inspireisles from Hatchling Games A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske Mimicked Marvels from PointedOak -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 13 ArtiFIXer | 01 May 2024 | 01:21:49 | |
This week we get to tinkering on the Artificer class! If you've listened to any previous episodes you know Phil has some, shall we say... reservations, about these magical inventors. In this episode Josh and Phil get to work in the lab, exploring a whole host of options to take your Artificer beyond mere "ingenuity and magic". Will Phil be converted by the end? Say hello: Instagram - abovetablepodcast hello@abovetable.com Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/abovetablepodcast -- Time stamps! 5:20 Breaking down the Artificer class 28:10 Exploring homebrew options Content featured on this episode: Quintin Smith on the Bastionland Podcast Alternate Artifixer from LaserLlama The Artificer Risen from The Arcane Athenaeum The Artificer Reforged from Unfired Arcana Inventor from Kibbles' Compendium of Craft and Creation Alchemist & Craftsman from Valda's Spire of Secrets The Artificer's Tool Kit from AriadneStringweaver -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ep. 12 You Meet In A Tavern | 24 Apr 2024 | 01:09:27 | |
Did your first game start in a tavern? This week, Josh and Phil explore how to reclaim the humble tavern from the realm of dismissed stereotypical cliché. From unique pre-made locations and tools to quickly create fresh watering holes to how a tavern can be the perfect core component for an entire campaign, this week's episode is one for every GM out there. Say hello: Instagram - abovetablepodcast hello@abovetable.com -- Content featured on this episode: Tavern Tales Vol.1 from Escape Plan Games The Thieves Guild dot cc Fabulous Feasts from Griffon's Saddlebag Taverns and Tankards from Mage Hand Press Spectacular Shops & Services from Giants of the North The Seeker’s Guide to Twisted Taverns from Ghostfire Gaming A Traveler’s Guide - Inns & Taverns from Madeline Hale Durnan's Guide to Tavernkeeping with lead design from Will Doyle Fantasy Wine labels from Fist Full of Crits The Broken Cask from Derek A Kamal Bartender's Armistice from Griffon's Saddlebag -- Music: "The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Evening" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||