In this very special episode of The D6 Generation Craig, Raef, & Russ review their predictions from 2023 and declare a winner based on D6G predictions scoring system. They then put on their prognostication caps, squint into the future, and predict what might come to pass in 2024. Oh yes, and there's a special announcement at the top of the show as well, which is the part that makes it very special.

The party continues to fight to liberate the gladiators in non-stop combat action!!

Russ and Kit jump into the latest game from Larian Studios: Baldur's Gate 3. Does it finally capture what it's really like to play Dungeons and Dragons in a video game form? We talk about everything from character creation to multiplayer and discuss the differences between playing on the Playstation 5 vs PC.

In this episode it's a bit of "Achievements in Gaming," looking at what's been on the table and screen lately including Krosmasters Arena and Cyberpunk 2077.

In which we learn why every party needs a Hodor.

In which owlbears are freed and everyone says "Ewww"

In which we learn what hand signals are best for infiltrating a castle.

Culling through the back of the game closet an old game is found. Is it still worth keeping in the collection? It's time to return that old game to the table and see. This time: Mage Wars. How is it nearly 10 years after release?

In which our party discovers what IS in the bottom of a well and the value of a well-made pole. #VivaLaPole

In this pip Russ reviews an oldie but a goodie: Smash Up. And we get an update on the Song of Ice and Fire map-based campaign mechanics.

In which Karluk makes a cyclops really hot, Pyrric slips Euphemia the tongue, & Thraal's rocks explode. (All of that happened, and all of it is rated G)

Raef has still more questions for Russ on approaches to DMing. This time around we tackle pacing the 'rest'. How do you keep your players from just continually resting to recharge their abilities? Plus other DM type topics!

In which we learn how not to approach a pair of snacking cyclops. [We assume the plural of cyclops follows the deer/sheep rule]

In which we learn if one should ask for mummy's permission before raiding a tomb.

Russ shares what furniture & techniques he & his oldest daughter chose to use to display his geekery.

A minotaur loses consciousness. A dwarf loses his memory. And the party loses their horses. (Again)

Raef interviews Russ on more Dungeon Master tips and tricks. We cover a variety of topics from how to keep from waisting prep work to what to keep behind the curtain.

In which we learn how to harvest a dragon and what Klarg's been cooking.

In this pip our band of Roleplay 8 Charisma players level their D&D characters up from level 3 to level 4. Listen to their thought processes and learn a few tips and tricks about leveling via Roll20.net virtual tabletop software.

In which cultists learn the downside of dealing with dragons, a dragon learns the downside of accepting a gift horse, and a new friend is made.

Russ shares his thoughts on the board game "Galaxy Hunters" from IDW Games. Mechs, biomutants, and worker placement? In space? With dice? Yes, please.

Session 21 of our D&D live campaign in which the dwarves discover reverse psychology.

Craig & Russ give a classic D6G review of Cool Mini or Not's miniature war game A Song of Ice and Fire. Later Raef interviews Aaron Lebauer, a business owner who finds a lot of value in Dungeons and Dragons. Entrepreneurs & Dragons starts at the 1 hr mark.

In this D&D megasode we learn how to recover an axe lodged in a tree and why it isn't smart to invade a tree's personal space. Also Russ shares his thoughts on the board game Roll Player. Roll Player review begins at the 1 hour 58 minute mark.

In this Pip Craig takes us on a quick tour through the most innovative aspects of the newest game to catch his eye: Star Wars Shatterpoint, by Atomic Mass Games. Craig looks at the game mechanics that make Shatterpoint special and digs a bit into how they interact for an experience that pulls him into that galaxy far, far away. Links for the show notes: Hello, There! A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-there-a-star-wars-shatterpoint-podcast/id1680372944 Rogue Support: A Star Wars Shatterpoint Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rogue-support-a-star-wars-shatterpoint-podcast/id1687006956

Raef, Craig, & Russ all in the same episode again? You bet...although spread out. Up first Craig & Russ discuss Craig's new home brew Song of Ice & Fire campaign we'll be starting featuring the miniature game from CMON. Then later Raef "Hollywood" Granger hosts a panel with the players from our D&D live campaign discussing tips and techniques to bring your characters to life. Character Acadamy starts at the 42 min mark. Bonus content note: There are an additional ~50 minutes of Character academy available over in the lost chapters on Patreon. Unfortunately the language got a little too colorful for the main show.

In this DnD megasode we learn that halflings have backbone and Ullrick reads from the book of grudges. Among other things. Also, Russ shares his thoughts on the video game Desperaos 3 during the interlude. Desperados 3: 1 hr 53 min mark.

Craig and Russ discuss the newest game set in Frank Herbert's Dune universe: Dune Imperium. Will Craig enjoy a deck builder worker placement game with sandworms? And later Raef returns for another "D&D Academy" segment. This time Raef shares how he approaches making a character his own. If you would like to fast forward directly: D&D Academy starts at the 40 minute mark.

It's another D6G Megasode! We've got two Dungeons and Dragons live play sessions, 15-16 in which the party finally makes it to Thundertree...and get's into some serious horseplay. Between sessions, Russ shares his thoughts on the Forbidden Waters, one of the big 2020 releases from Plaid Hat games. Forbidden Waters review starts at the 1 hr 31 min mark.

Craig, Russ, & Raef "Hollywood" Granger are back with another predictions episode. We take a look at the predictions we made way back in December 2019 and see how many we got right. Then we look ahead to 2021, what will the future bring?

Raef "Hollywood" Granger joins in a special guest appearance to interview Russ on his approach to being a Dungeon Master in 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. Note: A lot of the discussion is not 5e specific and can probably be leveraged as a game master for any system.

It's our first DnD live megasode! 3 sessions in one, long form audio episode. Almost 5 hours of content! What exactly is the trouble at Owl Well? Can you morally raise the dead? Is there always treasure at the bottom of a well?

Wait...how many side quests did we just pick up? Our heroes are overwhelmed with requests from the local villagers now that they have proved their worth. They decide on a course of action and head out to Owl Well on route to Thundertree.

The party has returned to Auntie's house, battered but victorious! As they lick their wounds and enjoy some peach crumble they level up! In this special episode, we share how each payer chooses to level, show how the Roll20.net system handles leveling, and we learn that as you become famous, people want more of you. This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

It's mid-battle against the red brands. Can our heroes, along with their new dwarven friends, make it out of the hideout alive? This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

Session 7 of our Sands of Khassan campaign, with cover art featuring Azrael el-Azad.

Our DnD live session 8 finds our heroes working through the red brand hideout. Will they survive it or will it survive them? This is the audio-only version. D6G Patrons have access to the video version.

Craig & Russ are joined by Mike Tuñez of Firelock Games. Mike brings us up to speed on the status of Oak & Iron as well as the upcoming Blood & Plunder Kickstarter full of exciting plastics and two ships launching this October. Firelock Games

Our DnD live play sessions continue. Two more players join as we all find out what rhythms with "Minotaur down!" This is the audio-only version of the episode. To watch with video check out for patrons here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/d6g-pip-48v-dnd-41290573

Russ talks about the video games he's been playing during the COVID-19 lockdown. He shares his thoughts on Divinity 2, Final Fantasy VII Remake, & Ghost of Tsushima.

Session 6 of our D&D live sessions! Auntie, I didn't know you kept cows... This is the audio only version, the video version is available to Patrons vis Patreon.

Russ just received the two Warcaster starter faction boxes from Privateer Press's "Warcasater Kickstarter." He shares initial impressions of the product and why he got into this game as he unboxes it for the first time!

Session 5 of our D&D live sessions featuring our friends from Geek Nation Tours, The Nerdherders Podcast, & Fight In a Box games. When I said I wanted a hot breakfast... This is the audio only version, the video version is available to Patrons vis Patreon.

Session 4 of our D&D live play episodes featuring our friends from Geek Nation Tours, The Nerdherders Podcast, & Fight In a Box games. Can you smell what the bugbear is cooking? Patrons: A video version is available to Patrons as a Lost Chapter.

We are joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast for session 3 of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

We are joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast for session 2 of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

Raef & Russ share an update on how Warmachine Mk4 is coming along. Then they share both their pre-game and post-game thoughts on their final Black Tide Campaign game which leverages some of the latest rules releases including Collossals!

Russ is joined by Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours, Seppy Yoon of Fight in a Box Games, & Dave Farr of Nerdhearders Podcast as they play a session of Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition: The Lost Mines of Phandelver. Patrons Note: You can watch the full version of this with video over on Patreon.

Craig & Russ, of the D6 Generation (TheD6Generation.com) interview Carlos Llauger of Corvus Belli and discuss the new hotness in the Infinity Universe: Infinity CodeOne & N4.

Craig and Russ chat with William "Oz" Schoonover and William Hungerford from Privateer Press about the new game Warcaster: Neo-Mechanika. Join us as we find out what makes Warcaster a unique sci-fi miniature war game.