Episode 29 – Martial Power 2

Welcome to Episode 29 – Martial Power 2. In this episode we talk about a little tool, or site really, called iplay4E. Matt has used and digs this tool, highly suggested if you have a DDI account and often have or use a computer for your D&D sessions and have an internet connection at the same time. After that we break down the new book, Martial Power 2, specifically the new build options for the classes. We have decided to skip discussing powers, paragon paths, epic destinies, feats, and so on for things that are common in most books. Especially due to the fact that the things we skip are new things made specifically for the new builds.

In this episode, we announce that we have basically decided on a format and theme for the show, once again, but are willing to take requests on if you want us to talk about a specific book or thing. Chances are, if we can’t or rather wouldn’t talk about something on the show, we’ll more than likely reply with whatever we can. Whether it be our opinion, suggestions, etc. Even though we have an aim now, or again rather, we’re still here to please.

Questions? Comments? You can e-mail the show here. If you want to speak to one of us directly both myself (Jason) and Matt have e-mails as well, how handy. We are both also on twitter: Matt & Jason.

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Episode 28 – Adventurer’s Vault 2

Welcome to episode 28 – Adventurer’s Vault 2. In this episode we break down the obvious book, talk about some of what is in it, but most importantly, is it worth your money. Now, I could tell you whether to buy it or not, but that would defeat the purpose of forcing you to listen. You will also notice something new we are going to try out, transition music! That way you’ll know when we go from nonsense chit chat to a topic of real importance.

Once again it had been awhile since we recorded so we had a lot of chit chat to begin with, the topics bounced back and forth but included things like Scribblenauts for the DS and a little site called Geeky Clean.

Questions? Comments? You can e-mail the show here. If you want to speak to one of us directly both myself (Jason) and Matt have e-mails as well, how handy. We are both also on twitter: Matt & Jason.

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Episode 27 – Speed it up!

Welcome to Episode 27 – Speed it up! In this episode we give tips about how to speed up gameplay and what we plan on doing in our very own gaming group. That is after we spend some time catching up with you all, mostly we talk about TV shows and Dragon Age, we love Dragon Age. Have you played Dragon Age? You really should play Dragon Age if you haven’t, seriously, the game is awesome.

This episode runs just under 1 hour and 18 minutes, or 77.5 minutes to be slightly more exact.

Questions? Comments? You can e-mail the show here. If you want to speak to one of us directly both myself (Jason) and Matt have e-mails as well, how handy. We are both also on twitter: Matt & Jason.

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Episode 26 – This is how we do it

Welcome to episode 26 – This is how we do it. Intro music is “Black Flag” by the Silly Snails.

In this episode we talk about:

• Google Wave and how it help us set up characters and RP potential in our upcoming game
• How we want more RP and how some systems depend on it
• D20 Modern and why it failed for us or how we failed it
• Group size and what we think of ours
• Microsoft Surface table
• How maptools leads us to distraction

This podcast is much more of a trainwreck then we were all planning, hopefully it’ll still be enjoyable. If anything, at least we have a real omnidirectional microphone for our group now.

This episode runs about 42 minutes. Please send emails to podcast@runningdtw.com with questions or suggestions.

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Episode 25 – Starting Level and Leveling Rate

Welcome to episode 25 – starting level and leveling rate. Intro music is Esa Llamada by Ciruelo Cilíndrico.

WARNING: This episode is a much lower and more staticy quality than usual. We attempted to use our old extremely sensetive USB Rockband microphones as an omnidirectional microhpone in order to have a better “round table” discussion with… mixed results. We are looking into an actual omnidirectional microphone soon, a good one.

In this episode we talk about:

• Supernatural Season 5 (with spoilers)
• Matt drops a bomb
• Battlestar Glactica, spoiling it for Tim
• Spoiling things in general and how fun it is
• House M.D.
• Babies
• Retarded Policeman (Youtube Show)
• Shoutout to Trapcast. Specifically Jenn and Sara
• and finally… on to the show

This episode runs about 50 minutes. Please send emails to podcast@runningdtw.com with questions or suggestions.

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Episode 24 – Party Roles and Makeup

Welcome to episode 24 – party roles and makeup. Intro music is Sociedad Enferma by Arai.

In this episode we talk about:

• Cracking knuckles and other body parts
• What Jason likes on Tuna
• Misspent Youth/Rob Bohl
• How Jason wants to play a mouse in Mouse Guard
• Fables comic
• Scribblenauts
• MMO’s (Champions Online, WoW, Fallen Earth, CoH, etc etc)
• Party roles in your D&D 4E group and how to cope without them
• More MMO talk

This episode runs just shy of 57 minutes. Please send emails to podcast@runningdtw.com with questions or suggestions.

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Episode 23 – Divine Power

Welcome to Episode 23. Here is an overview of what we talk about this episode:

• We start off with Jason talking about his trip to AnimeIowa where he became some guys boy toy.
• Jason mentions the lack of body odor at AnimeIowa and I bring up the GenCon 1-2-3 rule (minimum 1 shower, 2 meals, and 3 hours of sleep per day).
• Neither of us made it to GenCon and we are sad about it.
• GenCon Twitter updates were a major source of my jealousy.
• Jason talks about how much drinking goes on at GenCon and a drunken phone call he recieved from Kevin of The Walking Eye podcast.
• Jason earns a gold star and suddenly we are now tracking the good things Jason does.
• Divine power
• Monster Builder, the first tool in the new Adventure Tools released for DDI.

This episode comes in at 68 minutes. Please send emails to podcast@runningdtw.com with questions or suggestions.

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Episode 22 – Jason’s Adventures in Story Gaming

Welcome to Episode 22 – Jason’s Adventures in Story Gaming. In this episode Jason talks about his triumphs and misfortunes in story gaming. There isn’t much structure to this episode since it consists of whatever runs out of Jason’s mouth from one moment to another. This is another short podcast, since Jason later realized he forgot to talk about a few things and is kicking himself.  Some of the things we did talk about are: A super cool shirt about fighting; Blazing Rose, Jason’s first true story game; his cameo on The Walking Eye podcast; the new Harry Potter movie neither of us have seen; and G.I.Joe the Rise of Cobra.

This episode runs about 34 minutes.  Send any questions, suggestions, or feedback to podcast@runningdtw.com

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Episode 21 – The Psion

Welcome to Episode 21 – The Psion. We start off with a little discussion about Transformers 2, then roll right into our main topic, the recently debuted Psion class. We go over the basic mechanics, a few sample powers, and we give our impressions of the class so far.  We also discuss the release method being implemented for debut PHB3 content, going straight to the Compendium and the Character Builder and not a full article with the content.  We are divided a bit on if this is a good thing or not, but we are in agreement that this method of distribution for non-debut content is not a good idea.

This episode runs about 50 minutes.  Send any questions, suggestions, or feedback to podcast@runningdtw.com

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A Short Break

Hello listeners, just a quick announcement.  We have decided that we will be taking a short break from the podcast.  There are a few reasons for this break.

First off, we mentioned on the last podcast that our normal recording spot, my basement, is currently under construction and I will be spending much of my free time working to get it finished.

Second, we have been working on updating our site.  In addition to a new look, we are changing a few things on the back-end.  I am hoping for a smooth transition with these updates, but if I think these changes will effect how you receive the podcast, I will post on the site with details.

Right now, it looks like sometime in July for the construction in my basement to be done, or at least to the point we can start recording again.

In the mean time, you can still follow us on Twitter (Matt or Jason), or email the show with suggestions for anything you would like to hear us talk about on the show.

-Matt