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Dragon Magazine No. 67
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A D&D News, Reviews, Interviews, and Advice.

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Latest Episodes

In this episode Jeff, Ismael Alvarez, and Mike Shea talk about their games from July 2025.

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Ismael Alvarez on Twitter

Ismael Alvarez at Fat Goblin Games

NerdBirdsStudios Twitch Channel

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In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jared Rascher and Brandes Stoddard to talk about the 2024 5e D&D Monster Manual - this is part 10 of a multi-part series.

Thanks to our Sponsor: The Tome Show's Awesome Patreon Patrons!!!!!!!!!!!!

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In this episode Jeff sits down with Jared Rascher and Brandes Stoddard to talk about the 2024 5e D&D Monster Manual - this is part 9 of a multi-part series.

Thanks to our Sponsor: The Tome Show's Awesome Patreon Patrons!!!!!!!!!!!!

Links:

Jared on... more

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jared Rascher and Brandes Stoddard to talk about the 2024 5e D&D Monster Manual - this is part 8 of a multi-part series.

Thanks to our Sponsor: The Tome Show's Awesome Patreon Patrons!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Recent Guests

Brandes Stoddard
Writer at Tribality and regular guest on The Tome Show
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Episode: Tome 378 2024 Monster Manual Part 2 Naked in Hell All the Time
Jared Rascher
Podcaster and guest contributor
THAC0 With Advantage
Episode: Tome 378 2024 Monster Manual Part 2 Naked in Hell All the Time
Adam Lee
Author and game designer, former lead at Wizards of the Coast
Mysterious Alchemy
Episode: D&D: Worlds and Realms (Tome Book Club)
Ismael Alvarez
Social Media Manager and Regular Guest
Episode: Tome 376 DMG 2024 update review
Hannah Rose
Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Wildmage Press
Wildmage Press
Episode: Fantasy Academia with Hannah Rose (Campaign Creators Ep 6)
Stephen Cheney
Game designer and blogger at Systems and Settings.
PlayOnWords Studios
Episode: Tome 375 World Building for RPGs
Christopher Mifsud
Creative director and lead game designer at PlayOnWords Studios.
PlayOnWords Studios
Episode: Tome 375 World Building for RPGs
Dan Dillon
Lead tabletop RPG designer at Avantris Entertainment
Avantris Entertainment
Episode: Existing Settings with Dan Dillon (Campaign Creators Ep 5)
Shelle Houser
Writer for Seas of Odari and Under the Seas of Odari
Episode: Pantheons & Gods (Campaign Creators Ep 2)

Hosts

Jeff Greiner
Host with extensive experience in D&D and tabletop gaming, offering insights on game mechanics and storytelling.
Tracy Hurley
Co-host and literary enthusiast, knowledgeable in D&D lore and its connection to storytelling.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • 2024 DMG Review

    Really enjoyed the in-depth DMG review. It must have been a ton of work, but it made for great listening and I appreciate the nuanced perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    koga305
    United States9 months ago
  • Y’all’s Book Club Series is Trash

    If you didn’t like Perdido Street Station, and didn’t finish Perdido Street Station, then don’t post a book club episode titled Perdido Street Station. Doing so invites fans of Perdido Street Station to download the episode expecting a discussion of one of their favorite books, only to have their time wasted.

    The Edition Wars series is great though.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Joey Tux
    United States2 years ago
  • Essential listening!

    The longest running D&D podcast, with a little bit of everything for everyone. News, reviews, Actual Plays - they have it all, I started from the beginning back in the 4e days and have worked my way through all of it since!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myincubliss
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • The content is often very interesting. Too bad the sound quality is so poor!

    Podcast Addict
    3
    myk1e
    4 years ago
  • I love the news show. Always informative and everything that's happening all in one spot.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Lee Thompson
    5 years ago

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Overall, it is regarded as a top choice for D&D enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of the game.
Listeners appreciate the humor and camaraderie among the hosts.
There is a strong consensus about the engaging discussions related to both gameplay and lore.
Some critiques mention the need for improved interview structures and audio quality.
The podcast is praised for its informative content and variety of topics.

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Apple Podcasts
#86
Singapore/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#101
Japan/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#115
Ireland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#188
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#208
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#229
South Korea/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tome 386 2024 Monster Manual Part 10 Genies Aren't Your Friend
Q: And also, Brandes, where can people go to find more of you?
You can find my work on brandesstoddard.com and my Patreon.
Tome 386 2024 Monster Manual Part 10 Genies Aren't Your Friend
Q: Where can people go to find more of you?
You can read old stuff that is getting further and further back on Gnome Stew and my blog whatdoiknowjr.com.
Behind the DM Screen (Oct 2023)
Q: What advice do you have for integrating a new player who's joining an ongoing campaign?
Consider using an amnesia background or collaborating with the new player on their character's backstory to help them feel connected and involved.
Behind the DM Screen (Oct 2023)
Q: How do you keep making the devils interesting and unique when there's only so many stats to pull from?
They talk about how changing one aspect of a devil or introducing unusual environments can make encounters more engaging and prevent them from feeling stale.
Behind the DM Screen (May 2024)
Q: How do you think I could introduce the Far Realm into my game?
You can put in little hints and clues rather than a full encounter to indicate the Far Realm's invasion.

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