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The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish

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The Lazy RPG Talk Show and the Lazy GM Prep show. D&D news, commentary, spotlights, Q&A, and lazy GM prep with Mike Shea of Sly Flourish.

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28/07/2025
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https://www.ironswornrpg.com/
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https://slyflourish.com/subscribe/
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https://www.patreon.com/slyflourish
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https://www.patreon.com/slyflourish?utm_source=sf_podcast_talkshow&amp
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Knave 2 Deep Dive – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Episode 681

lundi 2 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:10:52

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

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00:00 Show Start
00:01:49 D&D & RPG News: Follow Up on D&D 2014 Material in D&D Beyond
00:05:59 D&D & RPG News: Lost Worlds of Gygax Humble Bundle
00:10:46 D&D & RPG News: D&D Direct Announcements
00:19:48 Product Spotlight: Knave 2 by Ben Milton
00:41:12 DM Tip: Twelve Types of Medieval Artwork and Architecture for Dungeon Delving
00:53:50 Patreon Question: Convincing New Players to Try a New System
00:57:09 Patreon Question: 18 Months Since Other Publishers Published on D&D Beyond
01:05:04 Patreon Question: Using City of Arches with Theros
01:06:38 Patreon Question: Empire of the Ghouls Out of Print
01:08:41 Patreon Question: Favorite Sourcebook and Setting

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Return to the Gloaming – Shadowdark Gloaming Session 40 Lazy GM Prep

Episode 679

vendredi 30 août 2024 • Duration 25:10

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

WOTC Made Me Blur My D&D 2024 Videos – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Episode 671

lundi 5 août 2024 • Duration 01:01:33

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

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00:00 Show Start
01:07 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Kickstarter!
02:18 Kickstarter Spotlight: Victoriana 5e by Cubicle 7
05:12 Commentary: WOTC Made Me Blur My D&D 2024 Videos
25:09 D&D & RPG News: Shadowdark Wins Four ENNIES!
26:34 Commentary: Survive a Future Digital D&D
43:21 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches Campaign Outlines
51:31 Patreon Question: Maps and Mapping At the Table
54:23 Patreon Question: What Makes the City of Arches Unique?
58:29 Patreon Question: Awarding Treasure to Specific Characters

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D&D on Death Row – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Episode 579

lundi 4 septembre 2023 • Duration 49:05

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

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00:00 Show Start
00:53 Kickstarter Spotlight: Old Town Saga by MT Black
03:43 Kickstarter Spotlight: Weapons of Legend by Jeff Stevents
06:35 Commentary: D&D on Death Row
14:33 Patreon Spotlight: Tomb of the Red Headsman
18:06 Patreon Question: The Eight Steps for Call of Cthulhu and Investigative or Mystery Games
24:10 Patreon Question: Incentivizing Moving Around During Combat
28:03 Patreon Question: Thoughts on Anti-Colonial Chapter of Forge of Foes
36:29 Patreon Question: Player-Focused Tasks and Roles
39:22 Patreon Question: Where to Drop In the Three Choices For Future Sessions
41:56 Patreon Question: Fitting a Strong Start Into a Three-Hour Game
44:57 Patreon Question: Where Does Treasure Make Sense?

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Gloaming Session 1 Prep – Shadowdark RPG

Episode 577

vendredi 1 septembre 2023 • Duration 32:19

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

Scarlet Citadel Tips, Review, and Campaign Finale

Episode 578

mercredi 30 août 2023 • Duration 29:10

Mike prepares for his final Scarlet Citadel game!

Show Contents

00:00 Show Start
01:03 Top Tips for Running Scarlet Citadel
01:44 Tip 1: Bring Your Own Story and Motivation
04:03 Tip 2: Give the Villains Escalating Plots
05:30 Tip 3: Pay Attention and Note the Verticality of the Dungeon
07:10 Tip 4: Show How the Dungeon Evolves
08:43 Tip 5: Take Advantage of Scarlet Citadel's Excellent Maps
10:04 I can't Recommend Scarlet Citadel
17:22 What Do I Like about Scarlet Citadel?
18:52 How Did Our Campaign End?

Bigby’s Glory of the Giants Spotlight – The Lazy RPG Talk Show

Episode 576

lundi 28 août 2023 • Duration 01:05:29

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

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00:00 Show Start
01:12 D&D & RPG News: Baldur's Gate Gazateer Free on D&D Beyond
03:55 Product Spotlight: Bigby's Glory of the Giants
27:57 Patreon Spotlight: Uncovered Secrets Volume 2
35:55 Product Spotlight: Adventure Crucible - Building Stronger Scenarios for Any RPG
46:24 Commentary: Read Books Instead of Social Media
48:15 DM Tip: Adventure Models from the Lazy DM's Companion
54:53 Patreon Question: Handling Multiple 5e Systems
58:55 Patreon Question: Challenging Differently Powered Characters
01:02:45 Patreon Question: Encouraging Party Talk and Banter

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Shadowdark RPG – The Gloaming Session Zero

Episode 575

vendredi 25 août 2023 • Duration 40:24

Mike prepares for his Shadowdark RPG campaign, the Gloaming!

WOTC Revisits Old Settings, Tal’dorei Reborn on D&D Beyond – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Episode 574

lundi 21 août 2023 • Duration 51:10

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

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00:00 Show Start
01:02 Kickstarter Spotlight: Ultimate Bestiary Secrets of the Fey
02:16 Kickstarter Spotlight: Objima Tales of the Tall Grass
03:30 D&D & RPG News: Elderbrain Adventure Survey
05:03 Sly Flourish News: Reading and Reflection Podcast for Heroic Patrons
07:23 D&D & RPG News: WOTC to Revisit Old Settings
12:21 D&D & RPG News: Tal'dorei Reborn on D&D Beyond
18:15 Commentary: Mike's Little Candles -- Is WOTC Being a Good Partner in the TTRPG Hobby?
30:49 DM Tip: The Bare Minimum You Need for an RPG Session
41:33 Patreon Question: Run an RPG with a Focus on Roleplay
45:37 Patreon Question: Pacing Going Too Fast?

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