Chris and Jeremy put the finishing touches on their hero build for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about overused and underused monsters, a look at Glatisant on Kickstarter, and another round of listener feedback.                                                    

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:52 Listener Feedback
• 05:47 Question of the Week
• 08:29 Glatisant
• 12:08 Forge of Creation: Building a Draw Steel Hero Part 2
• 35:28 Wrap

Links:

• Glatisant: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graftbound/glatisant-two-player-arthurian-ttrpg
• Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

It's on to the nuts and bolts of MCDM's Draw Steel as Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at Tests, Combat, and Negotiation. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.

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Sometimes real life hands you great gaming material–Chris and Jeremy talk about bringing the real world into your game. Plus, Grim Hollow’s Player’s Guide hits Beyond, Free League drops the OGL for Coriolis: The Great Dark, Paizo changes Pathfinder’s Adventure Path model, and more.                                                           

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:29 Listener Feedback
• 05:49 Grim Hollow
• 07:59 Onslaught
• 10:02 Coriolis
• 10:47 Pathfinder
• 12:20 Question of the Week
• 14:21 Of Coal & Corpses
• 16:11 Bringing the Real World Into Your Game 
• 25:07 Wrap

Links:

• Grim Hollow https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2025/08/the-grim-hollow-players-guide-adds-40-new-subclasses-to-dd-beyond.html
• Onslaught https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60421/wizkids-reveals-new-d-d-onslaught-expansion
• Coriolis https://freeleaguepublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coriolis-License-Agreement.pdf
• Pathfinder https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-ends-pathfinder-adventure-path-softcovers-switching-to-quarterly-model.715028/
• Of Coal & Corpses https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daf47/of-coal-and-corpses-a-brutal-solo-ttrpg-adventure/

It's all about Backgrounds as Chris and Jeremy explore the culture and career options offered in MCDM's Draw Steel. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Chris and Jeremy discuss Draw Steel’s approach to gods and religion. Plus, D&D teases Dark Sun, Draw Steel’s Summoner Class hits public playtesting, and more.                                                  

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:22 Unearthed Arcana
• 03:00 The Summoner for Draw Steel
• 04:34 Exodus
• 06:21 Dungeon Dwelling Creatures
• 07:27 Which Monster Would You Play?
• 09:43 Draw Steel Gods and Religion
• 26:10 Wrap

Links:

• Unearthed Arcana https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/apocalyptic-subclasses
• Draw Steel Summoner https://www.patreon.com/posts/summoner-open-137113796
• Exodus https://ttrpg.store.exodusgame.com/
• Dungeon Dwelling Creatures https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rugby-melee-games/dungeon-dwelling-creatures

The Draw Steel job continues as Chris and Jeremy dig through the Ancestries featured in MCDM's newest release. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Chris and Jeremy discuss new offerings for Castle and Crusades and Heart: The City Below, Cosmere gets a release date, and WotC’s president addresses Baldur’s Gate 4. Plus, Chris takes a look at Draw Steel’s cosmology.                                                            

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:08 Castles and Crusades
• 03:18 Cosmere RPG
• 06:13 Baldur’s Gate 4
• 07:39 Ways and Means for Heart: The City Below
• 09:43 Draw Steel Cosmology
• 23:15 Memorable Character Deaths part 2
• 27:32 Wrap

Links:

• Castles and Crusades https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-starter-set/
• Cosmere RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-rpg-gets-physical-release-date.714848/
• Baldur’s Gate 4 https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/wizards-of-the-coast-will-bet-on
• Ways and Means https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rowan-rook-and-decard/ways-means-a-heart-sourcebook

MCDM's Draw Steel is here! Join Chris and Jeremy as they explore the game's introduction and basic mechanics in this brand new series. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Chris and Jeremy talk memorable PC deaths at the table. Plus, this year’s ENnie Awards winners list is here, D&D gets a new beer, and Draw Steel has new crowdfunding campaigns.                                                     

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• 00:00 Open
• 03:53 Question of the Week
• 04:26 ENnie Awards Winners
• 07:06 D&D Beer
• 08:41 Weapons of Legend for Draw Steel
• 10:13 Kobold Ancestry for Draw Steel
• 12:14 Memorable Character Deaths
• 30:30 Wrap

Links:

• ENnie Awards https://ennie-awards.com/2025-winners/
• D&D Beer https://dragonsmilk.com/dnd/
• Weapons of Legend https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/jeff-stevens-games/weapons-of-legend-powered-by-draw-steel
• Kobold Ancestry https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/pesto-publications/the-kobold-ancestry

Chris and Jeremy roll the d20 for a game of Would You Rather. Plus, Draw Steel, D&D University, and more.    

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:41 Question of the Week
• 03:55 Draw Steel
• 04:49 Eberron: Forge of the Artificer
• 06:12 D&D University
• 08:28 100 One-Shots
• 10:30 Sapphire Seas
• 13:37 Would You Rather
• 37:53 Wrap

Links:

• Draw Steel https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg/updates/25551
• Eberron: Forge of the Artificer https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2019-an-important-update-on-eberron-forge-of-the?srsltid=AfmBOoq5S8aSiKOKcQDLQ_txOUM2SS6qu08r_yN6aFqIj1zVbL6T_MMw
• D&D University https://www.dndinacastle.com/events/dmu
• 100 One-Shots https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emxwrites/100-one-shots-for-ttrpgs-and-dnd
• Sapphire Seas https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/482738549/sapphire-seas-for-shadowdark-rpg-level-1-10-adventure

Chris and Jeremy dive into mastering lore in your tabletop RPG, exploring GM prep, player co-creation, and effective lore delivery. Plus, D&D’s franchise model, Dragonbane minis, and new Free League starter sets.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:30 Question of the Week
• 05:00 D&D’s Franchise Model
• 08:08 Dragonbane Minis
• 09:14 The One Ring/LotR 5e Starter Sets
• 10:41 Humble Bundle Megabundle
• 12:55 Mastering Lore
• 38:12 Wrap

Links:

• D&D’s Franchise Model https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-shifts-to-franchise-model-dan-ayoub-named-as-head.714236/
• Dragonbane Minis https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanforgeminis/dragonbane-rpg-miniatures-northern-beasts
• The One Ring/LotR 5e Starter Sets https://freeleaguepublishing.com/shop/?mc_cid=f4bd19c216&mc_eid=d74df30598
• Humble Bundle Megabundle https://www.humblebundle.com/

Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at the recent Unearthed Arcana arcane subclasses. Plus, the ENnie Award nominees, Dragon Delves solo rules, Order of Criminals and more.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:44 Question of the Week
• 04:10 ENnie Awards
• 07:17 Dragon Delves
• 10:47 Order of Criminals
• 12:58 Arcane Subclasses Unearthed Arcana
• 46:28 Wrap

Links:

• ENnie Awards: https://ennie-awards.com/
• Dragon Delves: https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/en/product/1231822/dragon-delves-an-adventure-anthology-ultimate-bundle
• Order of Criminals: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackcubegames/order-of-criminals-an-ultimate-dandd-5e-criminal-organization?ref=drb3z4
• Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/arcane-subclasses

Chris and Jeremy enter the Forge of Creation to craft a hero for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about ignored rules, The Last Caravan on Kickstarter, and a round of listener feedback.                                                              

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:31 Listener Feedback
• 06:55 Question of the Week
• 11:35 The Last Caravan
• 14:40 Forge of Creation: Crafting a Draw Steel Hero 
• 29:08 Wrap

Links:

• The Last Caravan: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theodoreinthevalley/the-last-caravan-westward-bound?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-17-staff-picks-newest&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=
• Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy discuss the challenges of bringing a new RPG to the table. Plus, the Origins Award winners, a new Unearthed Arcana, the Book of Wyrms and more.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:37 Question of the Week
• 03:29 Origins Awards
• 08:55 Unearthed Arcana
• 11:19 Book of Wyrms
• 13:18 Getting a New RPG to the Table
• 34:18 Wrap

Links:

• Origins Awards: https://www.originsgamefair.com/
• Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/arcane-subclasses
• Book of Wyrms: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/book-of-wyrms

Chris and Jeremy spotlight ten items you probably already have lying around your house that you can use in your tabletop roleplaying game. Plus Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford join Darrington Press, Dark Horse Comics releases more details for their upcoming D&D series, and the Tabletop Inn seeks funding on Kickstarter.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:10 Question of the Week
• 04:30 Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford
• 08:22 Dark Horse Comics
• 10:35 The Tabletop Inn
• 13:29 (Practically) Free RPG Day: A Thieves' Cant Top 10
• 26:12 Wrap

Links:

• Perkins/Crawford: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-06-16/critical-role-raids-dungeons-and-dragons-coffers-to-sign-storytelling-duo
• The Tabletop Inn: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mikebelsole3/the-tabletop-inn-a-board-game-bed-and-breakfast/rewards
• Dark Horse D&D:

  https://gamerant.com/dark-horse-first-official-dungeons-and-dragons-comic-series-the-fallbacks/

Chris and Jeremy close out the first phase of their adventure build using Mythmere Games' Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, a new Cyberpunk co-op card game, a new Deck of Many Things, a Free RPG Day preview, and a look at the Return of the Living Dead Kickstarter campaign.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:50 Question of the Week
• 04:42 Cyberpunk Legends
• 05:37 Deck of Many Things
• 05:59 Free RPG Day
• 07:44 Return of the Living Dead
• 11:01 The Forge of Creation: Building an Adventure part 5
• 29:12 dWrap

Links:

• Mythmere Games (The Tome of Adventure Design): https://www.mythmeregames.com
• Cyberpunk Legends: https://www.gamingbible.com/news/cyberpunk-2077-into-the-night-announced-162329-20250609
• Deck of Many Things: https://hitpointpress.com/products/the-fablemakers-deck-of-many-things-deck-nf
• Free RPG Day: https://freerpgday.com/
• Return of the Living Dead: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/evilgeniusgames/return-of-the-living-dead-official-ttrpg?ref=geeknative

Chris and Jeremy dig into the giant anthill to see what lurks within, and later they find answers about the wheel of bones as they continue their adventure build using Mythmere Games' Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, leadership changes at Chaosium and Wizards, and hell comes to the Hundred Acre Wood.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:32 News
• 07:02 Crowdfunding: Hundred Acre Hell
• 10:55 The Forge of Creation: Building an Adventure part 4
• 31:53 Wrap

Links:

• Mythmere Games (The Tome of Adventure Design): https://www.mythmeregames.com
• Chaosium: https://www.enworld.org/threads/chaosium-names-new-ceo-mike-mearls-departs-company.713707/
• WotC jobs:

  https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/hasbro-jobs-worldwide?f_C=63159%2C166956%2C4934&trk=top-card_top-card-primary-button-top-card-primary-cta&position=1&pageNum=0

• Hundred Acre Hell:

  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/verantheacodex/hundred-acre-hell-oh-bother-for-dandd-5e-and-other-ttrpgs

Chris and Jeremy learn more about the forest's massive fallen tree as they continue their adventure build using Mythmere Games' Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, the latest Unearthed Arcana from D&D Beyond features the Psion class, Daggerheart hits shelves, Cosmic Dark carves a niche in space-horror gaming.

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• 00:00 Open
• 04:15 News
• 11:09 Crowdfunding: Cosmic Dark
• 14:17 The Forge of Creation: Building an Adventure part 3
• 28:11 Wrap

Links:

• Mythmere Games (The Tome of Adventure Design): https://www.mythmeregames.com
• The Psion Unearthed Arcana: https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/the-psion/mXCPWlh2yy5tBKqP/UA2025-ThePsion.pdf
• Daggerhear: https://www.daggerheart.com/
• Cosmic Dark:

  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grahamwalmsley/cosmic-dark/

Chris and Jeremy continue their adventure build using Mythmere Games' Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, WizKids issues refunds, The Book of Dragons offers up a hoard of dragon lore, and Free League announces new Dragonbane material is on its way to Kickstarter.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:46 News
• 06:59 Crowdfunding: Slay to Win
• 09:11 The Forge of Creation: Building an Adventure part 2
• 28:53 Wrap

Links:

• Mythmere Games (The Tome of Adventure Design): https://www.mythmeregames.com
• WizKids: https://wizkids.com/recent-announcements-2/baldurs-gate-3-character-boxed-set-update/
• The Book of Dragons: https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780593969311-dungeons-and-dragons-the-book-of-dragons/
• Dragonbane: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/arkand-and-the-book-of-magic-for-the-acclaimed-dragonbane-rpg
• Slay to Win:

  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1582756696/slay-to-win

Chris and Jeremy return to the Forge of Creation to build an adventure using Mythmere Games' Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, the latest on Eberron: Forge of the Artificer, a new horror-themed Unearthed Arcana, and a crowdfunding spotlight on Lazlo's Cubed Crypt.

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• 00:00 Open
• 03:54 News
• 08:54 Crowdfunding: Lazlo's Cubed Crypt
• 14:36 The Forge of Creation: Building an Adventure
• 28:35 Wrap

Links:

• Eberron: Forge of the Artificer: https://dndstore.wizards.com/us/en/product/1245197/eberron-forge-of-the-artificer-ultimate-bundle
• Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/
• Lazlo's Cubed Crypt: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/attention-deficit-and-dragons/lazlo-s-cube-crypt
• Mythmere Games (The Tome of Adventure Design): https://www.mythmeregames.com
• H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society (Masks of Nyarlathotep Deluxe Prop Set): https://store.hplhs.org/products/masks-of-nyarlathotep-gamer-prop-set?srsltid=AfmBOoqmO_z5gsqpI55S9-HeTVV00EukHTBVeMPEqDVkCfdfhaLp_grM

• Dyson Logos: https://dysonlogos.blog/

Chris learns to play Magic: The Gathering in the first (and quite possibly the last) Thieves' Cant actual play. Plus, Paizo launches Starfinder Society 2.0, Humble Bundle features a massive Pathfinder sale, and I Don't Belong Here funds on Backerkit.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:23 News
• 14:08 Magic: The Gathering actual play
• 51:59 Wrap

Links:

• Paizo: https://paizo.com/community/blog
• Pathfinder Humble Bundle: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/pathfinder-second-edition-asian-fantasy-bundle-paizo-books?hmb_source=&hmb_medium=product_tile&hmb_campaign=mosaic_section_1_layout_index_1_layout_type_threes_tile_index_1_c_pathfindersecondeditionasianfantasybundlepaizo_bookbundle
• I Don't Belong Here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/stations/i-don-t-belong-here-modern-horror-inspired-by-radiohead

Chris and Jeremy make three wishes for the future of D&D. Plus, Greater Than Games halts production, the 5.2 SRD is officially in the Creative Commons, and Justin Alexander at The Alexandrian provides the reading list for a hypothetical college course on RPG design.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:24 News
• 10:01 Three Wishes
• 22:41 (Bonus) The Lowdown: Wishes Gone Wrong
• 28:11 Wrap

Links:

• Greater Than Games: https://www.greaterthangames.com/
• 5.2 SRD: https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd?srsltid=AfmBOoorL0P7SdaCr-0d-6SrLcIib94oDUQD2bM4-ALfzE2ffWCr0QJY
• M.T. Black: https://www.mtblackgames.com/
• The Alexandrian: https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/52329/roleplaying-games/rpgs-the-essential-reading-list
• ENWorld: https://www.enworld.org/

Chris and Jeremy decide which Easter basket treats represent some of our favorite tabletop roleplaying games. Plus, WotC is set to release the new 5.2 SRD, 2024 D&D gets a round of errata, Castles & Crusades drops a new trio of sourcebooks, and more.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:34 News
• 10:11 Crowdfunding
• 13:51 What's In Your Basket?
• 26:25 Wrap

Chris and Jeremy tackle Kits, Perks, and Complications, completing their rundown of Draw Steel's hero creation chapters. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.

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Chris and Jeremy share campaign kickoff ideas from the ttrpg community. Plus, Jeremy Crawford is set to leave D&D while Greg Bilsland returns, and World's Largest Dungeon holds a design contest.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:27 News
• 16:34 Crowdfunding
• 19:12 The Lowdown: Campaign Kickoffs
• 41:56 Wrap

Chris and Jeremy play a game of This or That. Plus, Chris Perkins retires from D&D, Critical Role debuts Wildemount Wildlings, Alien RPG Surpasses the Million-Dollar Mark, and Kobold Press launches Riverbank crowdfunding.

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:12 News
• 09:44 Crowdfunding
• 12:39 Main Topic: This or That
• 33:14 Wrap

Chris and Jeremy discuss RPG character backstories from both the player and GM perspectives. Plus, the Twenty-Sided Tavern is set to tour the U.S., Paizo teases the Runelords return to Pathfinder, Tales of the Valiant drops a terrific--and free--GM table resource, and more.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:06 News
• 09:32 Crowdfunding
• 14:45 Main Topic: Character Backstories
• 30:25 Wrap

Jeremy and Chris share five tips for prepping/running games and building GM confidence. Plus, bad news for Sigil VTT, a hint at future Baldur's Gate content, and Frosthaven gets a video game adaptation.

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:44 News
• 10:51 Crowdfunding
• 13:06 GM Tips: A Thieves' Cant Top 5
• 33:25 Wrap

Jeremy and Chris talk GM regrets with the ttrpg community in The Lowdown. Plus, Shadowdark: The Western Reaches is the first million-dollar ttrpg crowdfunding campaign of 2025, Helldivers 2 gets a board game adaptation, and print-on-demand prices at DriveThru RPG are set to increase. Social: @thievescantcast Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com

• 00:00 Open
• 01:20 News
• 07:31 Crowdfunding
• 09:31 The Lowdown: GM Regrets
• 39:19 Wrap

Jeremy and Chris enter "The Forge of Creation" to craft a new tabletop RPG monster, using the revised Tome of Adventure Design from Mythmere Games. Plus, the GAMA Origins Awards nominees, Green Ronin celebrates 25 years, and new details on the D&D starter set. Social: @thievescantcast Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com

• 00:00 Open
• 02:26 News
• 09:40 Crowdfunding
• 13:04 Forge of Creation: Making a Monster
• 26:05 Wrap

Jeremy and Chris make "Shady Picks" in a draft of their favorite tabletop RPG monsters. Plus, D&D Beyond releases its virtual tabletop, Free League announces 'Invincible' RPG, Kingmaker for Pathfinder is on Humble Bundle, and World's Largest Dungeon returns for a 20th anniversary. Email thievescantcast@gmail.com

• 01:39 News
• 08:47 Crowdfunding
• 11:10 Shady Picks: A Thieves Cant Monster Draft
• 39:35 Wrap-up

Chris and Jeremy discuss breaking reliance on party-focused games. Plus, D&D drops a new Unearthed Arcana, Free League is set to launch Invincible on Kickstarter, and Our Beautiful Ruin is crowdfunding a starter set.                                                        

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:48 Listener Feedback
• 05:51 Question of the Week
• 09:43 Unearthed Arcana
• 11:57 Invincible
• 14:49 Our Brilliant Ruin
• 17:06 Thieves’ Rant: Single-Character Spotlights 
• 29:49 Wrap

Links:

• Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/arcane-subclasses-update?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025ua&icid_content=article_2061
• Invincible: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=31918d598f
• Our Brilliant Ruin: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiohermitage/our-brilliant-ruin-starter-set/description
• The Knight of Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYFFx4whoE

Chris and Jeremy wrap up their rundown of Draw Steel classes with a closer look at the Tactician, Talent, and Troubadour. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.

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Chris and Jeremy open the Lore Vault to explore the brutal punishment of Roman Decimation and how it might be used in games. Plus, Asmodee announces kid-friendly versions of some of its most popular titles, the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society is set to release The Spark Devil, and the Wight-Box brings more old-school gaming to Kickstarter.                                                           

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:38 Listener Feedback
• 03:20 Question of the Week
• 06:00 Asmodee
• 08:15 The Spark Devil
• 10:17 The Wight-Box
• 12:20 Lore Vault: Roman Decimation 
• 26:57 Wrap

Links:

• Asmodee: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/09/asmodee-to-adapt-its-most-iconic-games-into-shorter-child-friendly-versions-with-launch-of-kids-focused-brand/
• The Spark Devil: https://store.hplhs.org/products/the-spark-devil_kx=vWLvmRPDr5KQ0GM6Scv7LcDrobRqOcfAp23A1GG_8uQ.KZvQet
• Wight Box:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebasicexpert/wight-box
• Roman Decimation: https://www.livius.org/articles/concept/decimation/

Chris and Jeremy's look at classes in MCDM's Draw Steel continues with the Fury, Null, and Shadow. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at the latest D&D Unearthed Arcana, featuring Apocalyptic Subclasses. Plus, pre-orders open for Twilight: 2000 and the new D&D Starter Set, we get more clarity on what the D&D franchise model looks like, and the Deadlands Classic 20th Anniversary gets a reprint.                                                          

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• 00:00 Open
• 02:23 Listener Feedback
• 05:45 Question of the Week
• 08:17 Twilight: 2000
• 09:53 D&D Starter Set
• 13:13 D&D Franchise Model
• 20:53 Deadlands 
• 25:05 Unearthed Arcana: Apocalyptic Subclasses
• 44:53 Wrap

Links:

• Twilight 2000 https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=ee0b2c5654
• D&D Starter Set https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/4705000?icid_medium=organic&icid_source=homepage_b&icid_campaign=2025_borderlands_&icid_content=2025_hype&pid=D4705000
• D&D Franchise Model https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-wizards-of-the-coast-president-would-love-a-new-dungeons-dragons-mmorpg
• Deadlands https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/world-s-largest-rpgs/deadlands-classic-20th-anniversary-reprint-audiobook

Chris and Jeremy kick off the Classes chapter in MCDM's Draw Steel with a look at the Censor, the Conduit, and the Elementalist. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job.

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Chris and Jeremy talk cursed items, and roll up a few of their own using the Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, a look at World Wide Wrestling on Kickstarter, scary gaming moments, and a round of listener feedback.                                                              

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:26 Listener Feedback
• 07:14 Question of the Week
• 09:21 World Wide Wrestling
• 13:10 Tricks and Treats: Cursed Items 
• 30:38 Wrap

Links:

• World Wide Wrestling: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndpaoletta/world-wide-wrestling-2e-repackaged
• Tome of Adventure Design: https://www.mythmeregames.com/products/tome-of-adventure-design-hardcover-book?srsltid=AfmBOooMOoBSWrZBvvNu-In_U8OFVC2aIBad1lYP27Zmw2QdG6AENusY

Chris and Jeremy wrap up their run through MCDM's Draw Steel with a look at Book 1's "For the Director" chapter as well as Book 2: Monsters. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.

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Chris and Jeremy explore some real-world lore tied to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and how it could feature in your TTRPG. Plus, Horror Cinema Classics, homebrew monsters, and listener feedback.                                                              

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• 00:00 Open
• 01:49 Listener Feedback
• 03:50 Question of the Week
• 09:56 Horror Cinema Classics
• 12:43 Unearthed Obscura: The Glass Brain 
• 22:48 Wrap

Links:

• Horror Cinema Classics: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wayward-studios/horror-cinema-classics-rpg
• The Glass Brain: https://theweek.com/history/historical-discoveries

Chris and Jeremy explore how Draw Steel handles downtime, rewards, and religion. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast.

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