As DM Tim heads off to DDXP, the crew discusses the ups and downs of fighting solos (particularly dragons) that we have acquired over the past year and a half. We'll talk about some ways to make adjustments to your solo monsters as well. If you're at DDXP, say "Hi!" to Tim; afterall, he's got goodies.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
In this adventure, the Radio Free Hommlet crew talks about the DDI exclusive class Assassin and the new Shadow power source.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
In this adventure, the Radio Free Hommlet crew discuss ways to use computers in your tabletop gaming. Yes, this is the episode we've been promising since close to the beginning, although nowhere near as in-depth as we intend to do later. DM Tim presents a build this as well with his Counterpunch Fighter.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Merry Christmas from the Radio Free Hommlet crew! We bring you this special (very short) adventure as we go through the Christmas lists for some of the characters you have heard us mention on the show over the year. Afterall, PCs deserve stocking stuffers too.
This adventure uses the following music: "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.
This time the RFH crew finishes up our DM trilogy as we talk about the Whats, Whens and Whys of Monster Design. We also talk about some news from the Reaper folks as well as current contests both here and at Wizard's. DM David presents some Worldbuilding Feat Design questions and talkthrough to finish the adventure out.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
After spending last adventure talking about Campaign and Adventure Design we break it down even smaller as we discuss Encounter Design. We cover "The List" from Order 66 as well as our own observations that are more 4e specific. Both good and bad encounters are discussed here as well as what made them that way. We also have GM David's Worldbuilding Affirmations back with a discussion on creating custom classes for Voidshards.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
It's all well and good for Adventurers to go out and complete quests, slay monsters and generally create a ruckus, but there is one person who holds their fates in his hands. That is The Dungeon Master. This week we look at Campaign and Adventure design from both the top-down (Grid) perspective as well as the in-the-trenches (you want to do *what*?) view and pick up some tricks along the way to make organizing the PCs lives a little bit better. Also, a new Build This! featuring a Wilden Druid with a cornucopia of plant-based powers is presented. Oh...and a new contest from DM Kate.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Wow...we blather on for quite a bit in this adventure as we discuss Primal Power. It's full of new builds, new powers, new feats and new fun for all of the primal classes (except Seeker - they'll just have to wait). We spend a lot of time on the barbarian and some of his new abilites as well as the Ranger's new favorite leader - the Eagle Shaman plus thinking through some new ways of playing the different classes.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This adventure takes us on a walk through the Dungeon Master's Guide 2
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This adventure brings us a look at the bane and boon of all DMs - the House Rule. House rules can fix the gaps that aren't explicitly covered by the RAW or allow extra coolness for your PCs. The cast of Radio Free Hommlet presents some of the house rules we use on a regular basis as well as some thoughts on how they have developed through the sessions of playing. We finish up with DM David's Worldbuilding Affirmations as we walk through the creation of custom races for his Voidshards world.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Like any group of people with a common interest, the Radio Free Hommlet cast has developed certain phrases which we use that you might not be familiar with. If you’re wondering what any of these are, this is your one stop shop to figure that out.
Did we miss something? We hardly know we use these, so send us an email to newsdesk@hommlet.com if we say something and you’re like … a what?
Last updated 4 Nov 2009
In this adventure, the fearless (well, mostly, ok...sometimes) hosts of Radio Free Hommlet take a walk through Divine Power
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
In this adventure we finally finish up the PHB2 classes as we discuss the Avenger. He's a divine striker that can really lay down the hurt if his party is willing to give him half a chance - and even if they aren't. We also have a Build This! by DM Jackson and DM David on a Gnome Warden inspired by a new mini from Reaper. More information on this characer as well as his character builder files can be found here. (As a note from DM Kate who does the editing, the first part of the Build This! is kinda rough since I left them to record while I went elsewhere to edit. I think the recording computer felt slighted because the second half where I was watching it is much smoother.) There's a mini-contest mentioned (as in "small" not as in "minis") and the general amount of shenanagains of your four hosts.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Despite catastrophe in the land of Hommlet, our brave adventurers journey forth as we take a walk through Arcane Power. We look at some of the new build options, paragon paths, feats and other toys available for arcane classes. Our wizards feel much better. Our sorcerers see potential. And everyone wants a little friend. Also, DM David chats with DM Tim on his Worldbuilding Affirmations as well. See you at GenCon.
And maybe next time we'll have our intros back.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
In this adventure we encounter the Barbarian. We have a special guest of ReaperBryan from Reaper Miniatures sitting in with us as we cover this primal striker (with defender hit points and a minion propulsion system). DM David also kicks off a new chapter in his Worldbuilding Affirmations as he works through the process of building a completely new campaign setting with DM Jackson as his first helper.
A note of warning: the volume on this one is rather soft. Apparently DM Kate got a little carried away on setting levels and forgot to balance between all the parts.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This week's adventure takes us back to PHB2 after our detour into Eberron with a look at the Primal Defender - the Warden. We also have a new Build This! by DM Tim for the most beloved of leaders, the laser cleric.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
The RFH cast celebrates the release of the Eberron Player's Guide with a whole episode devoted to it. We cover Artificers and Dragonmarks as well as some of the races and Paragon Paths presented in the book.
This adventure uses the following music: "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.
Welcome Gamer Nation!
We're dropping a special episode for you this week, to celebrate the birthday of Fourth Edition! An interview with Keith Baker, creator of Eberron, discussing the upcoming Eberron Players Guide, as well as Gloom, and how to break into writing for RPGs. Check it out!
In this Adventure, Our Friend Steve is back to talk about a very different style of leadership on the field. Yes, it's time to cover the Shaman. We've also got added in a Worldbuilding Affirmation by DM David and DM Kate brings back Gamer 101 to cover some tips for summer convention season. And don't forget the minis contest going on at the forums!
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Radio Free Hommlet is back from ReaperCon as Adventure 21 hits the airwaves with a look at the Sorcerer. Not a class for the beginner or those afraid of dice because this class will keep you (and your GM) on your toes. Build This! features a pacifist swordmage (no swords please) with a guest appearance by Our Friend Steve. Also for your enjoyment, a new contest is announced and...could it be...a Postshow!
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Holy Controller Creep, Batman! In this adventure we explore the Invoker in all its glory with commentary from two curmudgeon-y wizards. Do the wizards pack up their staves and go home, or can all be made right in the world of controllers? Tune in to find out.
We also have the Build This! idea that spawed the segment. DM Tim gives us a hybrid ranger! You asked, we answered (eventually).
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This adventure takes us to DM Tim's favorite class of all time, the Bard. In the Newsdesk we briefly discuss the arrival of Arcane Power and our immediate impressions of it as well as upcoming plans from the RFH crowd including our Monster Contest and ReaperCon. We also have a Worldbuilding Affirmation from DM David and a Build This! segment on a Warforged Invoker.
As an editorial note, there was a misspeak in the Worldbuilding Affirmation. Fractal Terrains is produced by ProFantasy not Final Fantasy.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
Working in the lab, late one night, RFH beheld a dreary sight. A Brain in a Jar began to rise, and suddenly to our surprise...
It did a Map Room!
As you've guessed, this adventure's Map Room takes a trip through the Monster Manual (and some other books) as the Radio Free Hommlet cast talks about their favorite monsters, monster roles, and using monsters from a DM perspective as well as killing them. In addition to the Newsdesk, this adventure features a brand new segment called Build This! where cast members (in this case DM Tim and DM Jackson) create and level a character up through level 10.
This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating
This is just a quick announcement of the winners (finally!) of our character creation contest held on the d20 radio forums as well as the announcement of a new contest to end 1 May with a really cool prize. Listen to the podcast and visit the forums at http://www.d20radio.com/forum/ for more information.
(No, this is not an April Fools joke)
In this adventure we tackle the Paragon Paths laid out in the Player's Handbook with a few jaunts off into other books when the fancy strikes us. We'll go through each class talking about what we like and don't like for paragon paths, as well as some feats to pay attention to as you plan out your character. Also, we have a Worldbuilding Affirmation from DM David .
This adventure includes an informal interview with some of the DMs from DDXP regarding the rules their players have most often misunderstood. The conversation veers off in several places in true Tim and Kate style. Due to the open nature of this interview, the audio is fairly soft (except for DM Tim).
This is the last of the DDXP podcasts - next time the full cast is back to discuss Paragon Paths.
This marks DM Kate's first attempt editing the podcast, so the requisite apologies go out for burbles and mistakes that DM Tim would usually have corrected (but I think I got them all - maybe).
Finally getting around to editing and publishing some of the recorded material sitting over here. This is the RPGA Members Meeting from DDXP, talking about campaign plans, GM Rewards, and other items of interest to those playing Wizard's Living Forgotten Realms campaign.
The primary speaker you hear is Chris Tulach.
Greetings Gamer Nation!
Tim and Kate are off at DDXP today, and here is the audio from the Wizards of the Coast Product Announcements seminar, as fast as we could get it to you. This was recorded on Thursday night at 6pm EST, we hope you enjoy the little nuggets like talk of Familiars for Arcane classes, Bard & Sorcerer support in Arcane Power, and Domains for Divine classes in Divine Power.
Mike Mearls is the primary speaker, and Chris Tulach the secondary voice you'll hear. Chris was far away from our mike, so pardon if he's a little soft.
Interested in the Artificer? Beguiled by the Bard? Ready to rampage like a Barbarian? Furry fantasies that only a Druid can help you fufill? erhm...
All of this and more is yours in this weeks Radio Free Hommlet. We discuss the wonders of these classes, most of which will appear Player's Handbook 2 this year. Though one of which is a preview for the Eberron Player's Guide. Also we have an excellent spot by Mostly Joe on the different types of Defenders.
Come join us this week as we discuss what we feel about the classes and races in the Forgotten Realms Player's Guide.
Have something you'd like to see discussed in an upcoming episode, let us know! Head over to the forums and chime in, or comment on the blog.
What's this? I new podcast from Radio Free Hommlet? DOWNLOAD HERE
You betcha Gamer Nation, Happy New Year! We've re-vamped the show process, are recording weekly on Wednesday at 7pm Central, and look forward to sharing the love of Fourth Edition D&D to everyone in the Gamer Nation. This time, THE CLERIC! The hands-down best Healer in the game, rife with Divine power and ONE CHANNEL DIVINTY PER ENCOUNTER.
Check it out, and tell us what you want to hear next at newsdesk@hommlet.com
From the theory that late really is better than never, we bring you that stalwart wall, the fighter.
Yes, this is unconscionably late. This is because I, DM Jackson, am only now learning our audio editing software. Questions about the sound quality will be answered the same way.
Late, late, late ... we are Soooooo late.
That said, here is the latest podcast with information on The Paladin. Knight's in Shining Armor, check, goody-two-shoes ... not so much.
This episode includes:
This adventure we discuss the Ranger, from Bow-wielding looney to in-your-face Cuisinart and one option in-between.
Time for our first Random Encounter ...
Welcome to Podcast Advantage ... ok, that was horrible, sorry.
This adventure we discuss the Rogue, a class everyone has an opinion about.
Look for our new non-D&D shows, called Radio Free Hommlet : Random Encounters starting next Sunday.
Holy concealed spellcaster Batman! It's time to talk about Warlocks.
Other items:
See you guys after GenCon!
Alright, better late than never here is Adventure 5 of Radio Free Hommlet on the Warlord.
Listen to the show to find out why we're a bit late, and look forward to next time when we review the Warlock.
Most of the RFH staff spent the week at Origins, and we have some great interviews and content recorded.
Remember ... give us a call at 646-495-9203 x19743.
Here is what's coming your way:
* Information on the Swordmage class
* Interview with the leaders of Harvestlands, a community driven campaign path for Fourth Edition D&D.
* Field Reports from MostlyJoe and Fedifensor (and something extra)
* Map Room, Recorded at Origins with Fedifensor sitting in.
* Toolshed about DDI, and Class Acts Wizard
* Post Show - Gamer Movie Reviews for Hulk, Kung-Fu Panda, and Get Smart
What's up Gamer Nation!
Time for the new podcast, coming out on Sunday just barely on schedule. This episode is shorter, and has no post-show. But do not fear, next weeks post show will include Kung-Fu Panda and The Incredible Hulk.
In this week we discuss some items:
In our second Adventure, our cast talks about Keep on the Shadowfell, using D&D Minis in Fourth Edition, and Actions Points in action. New segments this week called The Toolshed and Gamer 101 and a lot of changes prompted by listener feedback.
If you want your moment in the sun, like MostlyJoe from our forums, record a "I leveled up listening to Radio Free Hommlet" spot, or just call us on the phone and leave a voicemail message with it at 646-495-9203 x 19743. If you'd like to comment on the show, check out it's thread on our forums.
In Adventure 1, we cover the buzz around 4th Edition D&D, some the current news of the day, get a briefing from Sibela d'Sivis in Eberron, a rundown of powers in Fourth Edition from Morphon and Arthron and discuss all sorts of stuff around the new edition in The Map Room.
You can find our website at http://hommlet.com and the linked to Wolfgang Baur's Open Design project here.
