The Tome Show

Behind the DM Screen (Dec 2017)

I this episode Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games from December 2017. 
Links:
Mike on Twitter
SlyFlourish.com
Sam on Twitter
RPG Musings
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 


 

Verdant Passage (Tome Book Club)

In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric discuss The Verdant Passage, book 1 of the Prism Pentad series by Troy Denning. Their review is followed by an interview with the author!
Links:
Troy Denning on Twitter
 
Jeff on Twitter
 
Tracy on Twitter
 
Tracy on the Web
 
Eric on Twitter 
 
Thetomeshow.com
 
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 

Xanathar's Guide to Everything (Tome 294)

In this episode Jeff sits down with the Tome Show's Social Media Guru, Ishmael Alvarez, Total Party Thrill Podcast host I-Hsien, and The Basics of the Game's Jeremiah McCoy to discuss Wizards of the Coast's latest 5e D&D release, Xanathar's Guide to Everything. This group pulls no punches as they talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly found in this guide!
Links:
Xanathar's Guide on Amazon (Affiliate Link)
 
Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook
Fat Goblin Games
I-Hsien on Twitter
Total Party Thrill Podcast on Twitter
Total Party Thrill Podcast on the Web
Jeremiah McCoy on the Web
The Basics of the Game
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 


 

Dragon Turtle! (Monstrous Ecologist 002)

In this episode of the Monstrous Ecologist we tackle one of the oldest and one of the largest monsters in D&D, the Dragon Turtle!
Your Host: Jeremiah McCoyhttp://jeremiahmccoy.com
Questions should be emailed to TheTomeShow@gmail.com
Thank you to our sponsors: Noble Knight Games
SOURCES
Chinese Mythology, A to Z by Jeremy Roberts
Wu Za Zu, Xie Zhaozhe (note: I could only find excerpts of English translations. The full book is hard to acquire.)
Chinese Art, Stephen W. Bushell
Dragon Turtles first appearance: 
Dungeons and Dragons Original Edition; Book 2 held the first image and Book 3 had the first description of the monster.
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual
2nd Edition Monster Manual
3rd Edition Monster Manual
3.5 Monster Manual
(note: there are no 4th edition Dragon Turtle official write ups)
5th Edition Monster Manual
Links:
Thetomeshow.com
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Maps vs Theater of the Mind (Tome 293)

In this episode Jeff and Tracy sit down with guests Ishmael Alvarez, Mike Shea, and Sam Dillon to discuss map use in your D&D games. The use of maps and minis necessarily differs from so-called theater of the mind play, and this group discusses the ins and outs of both methods. Lots of great tips and advice come out the discussion no matter which style you prefer.
Links:
Sly Flourish's Guide to Narrative Combat in 5e D&D
Mike on Twitter
SlyFlourish.com
Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook
Sam on Twitter
RPG Musings
Tracy on the Web
Tracy on Twitter
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 


 

Behind the DM Screen (Nov 2017)

I this episode Jeff, Mike, and Sam talk about their games from November 2017. Included in their campaign talk is a quick discussion on how to traverse a maze-like enviornment or a long journey without resorting to throwing a meaningless random encounter at the party every time the PCs get lost.
Links:
Mike on Twitter
SlyFlourish.com
Sam on Twitter
RPG Musings
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 


 

Matt Mercer (Gamer to Gamer)

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Matt Mercer, DM of the very popular Critical Role Podcast and creator of the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting (listen to our review of the book in Tome episode 289). Matt talks D&D - how did he get started with RPG gaming, answers whether he enjoys playing or DMing more, and talks about the carzy ride of being on a popular D&D video-cast! 
Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - where out of print is available again! Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you!
Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music!
Links:
Matt Mercer's You Tube Channel
Geek & Sundry Critical Role Podcast Page
Matt Mercer on Twitter
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow
 



 


 

Tomb of Annihilation Review (Tome 292)

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Allison Rossi and Jonathan Green to talk about the latest D&D hardcover adventure book, Tomb of Annihilation. They discuss the story elements, main villains, timing constraints, death curse, the trap filled final dungeon, and everything in between. Is it worth the price? Listen to this episode to find out!
 
Links:
Allison on Twitter
Jon on Twitter
Tracy on the Web
Tracy on Twitter
Jeff on Twitter
Thetomeshow.com
Patreon.com/thetomeshow