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Splatbook 66 – Okay, she’s a Silver Dragon.. so??!!
Make sure your heart is pure and not to underestimate your opponent in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Fulongamer and Cory as they delve into the meat of these topics. After answering and debating over some emails, they get right down to business. First, they zero in on the dwarven Sharpshooter Kit, then discuss the methods of game prep from the DM’s standpoint, then from there they talk about the silver dragon and its uses in the game. Finally they bring it home with a review and discussion of the adventure in Dungeon #51, The Bandits of Bunglewood. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555. Hits & Crits – Email from Barry Fee (Secret Door Detection/Perception/Thief with low Wisdom score); Email from DM Glenn (Advice on how to run older editions of D&D from newer editions) People Skills – Sharpshooter Kit (Complete Book of Dwarves) Rule Zero – Game Night Prep for DM’s Snipe Hunt – Silver Dragon DM’s Rag – The Bandits of Bunglewood (Dungeon #51)
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Splatbook 65 – Various and Sundry VII
It’s yet another mixed bag of topics! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they roll on the topics chart, and what comes up, comes up! After answering some emails, they get existential with it by asking why the players’ characters adventure, fully explore the Travelers clerical spell sphere, load up on sling stones and darts, and then bring it home with a discussion about the Behir. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555. Hits & Crits – Email from Keith Haddad (Castles & Crusades, Ascending and Descending Armor Class, 4th Edition); Email from DM Porter (Getting players to go back to 2nd edition from more modern systems); Email from John Stallard (Dragon Mountain, Dwarves Deep) Rule Zero – Question for the players: Why do you adventure? Magic Fingers – Travelers’ Spell Sphere (clerical)
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Splatbook 64 – Out of the Dark Ages (Guest Starring DM Cojo)
Make sure your chainmail is repaired and your blades are sharpened, because we are going way back in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Cory and Fulongamer and special guest and longtime contributor DM Cojo as we delve into another of the historical splatbooks! But before that is done, they answer emails about XP splitting with a multiclassed character, using monster poison on weapons, new players taking over existing characters, and the topic of dual-classing. With those done, they move on to the topics. First they riff on gaining proficiencies, then they have a discourse on what to do as a DM when the party is incomplete. From there they tackle the deadly Aurumvorax, and then with a big assist from DM Cojo (who is a schoolteacher, dontchaknow), they discuss the second historical green splatbook, Charlemagne’s Paladins. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555. Hits & Crits – Email from Old School Chris (splitting XP with multiclassed characters/using monster poison on weapons); Email from Jim Cook (new players taking [...]
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Splatbook 63 – Power Has a Price….
Make sure to consult your local sage and be prepared for the consequences in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian as they attempt to unlock the powerful secrets of artifacts! After getting caught up with each other and answering some emails (thank you to our listeners, keep them coming!) they discuss artifacts and their campaign uses, give the rundown on medium sized swords, delve into the Book of Artifacts, and then wrap up with a review/discussion on an adventure concerning a major artifact, the Axe of the Dwarvish Lords. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555. Rule Zero – Artifacts: How do you use them in your campaign? Loaded for Bear – Medium Blades Option Package – Book of Artifacts DM’s Rag – Axe of the Dwarvish Lords
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Splatbook 62 – More Dwarves!
Make sure that your shovel and pick are sharp, and your will is outstanding for this episode! Join DM’s Glen, Brian, Cory, and Fulongamer as they delve once again into the world of dwarves. After catching up on what each of the hosts have been doing over the past week (no emails?? Seriously, people?? C’mon now, get on the stick!), they start mining (get it?) for information. First they start off with a long form discussion about the Highborn kit from the Complete Book of Dwarves (which twists and turns into other things, despite Brian’s attempts to keep it on track), then from there they talk about where and when proficiency check should be used, and then finish up with the Dragon’s Delve adventure from Dungeon Magazine #62. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555. People Skills – Highborn Kit (Complete Book of Dwarves) Rule Zero – When to use proficiency checks DM’s Rag – Dungeon Magazine #62: Dragon’s Delve
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Splatbook 61 – The Walking Dead!
Don’t form any emotional attachments to anyone in this episode, because they might be taken from ya! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they unearth some more gaming goodness from the crypts of the undying. After reading and responding to a couple of emails, they open the doors to the tomb and sally forth. First they talk about the Undead Slayer Kit from the Complete Book of Elves supplement, then from there they move to the Necromantic clerical sphere and the spells contained therein. Then they delve into the abilities of the Lich (during which Fulon comes up with a truly evil concept), and wrap up with the undead-filled adventure, Temple, Tower and Tomb. You can find us on Osrgaming.org, d20radio.com, Facebook, iTunes, Planetadnd.com and Twitter (@thacoshammer), as well as our home at http://www.thacoshammer.info from which we stream all of our episodes from the very beginning up to the present day. If you are looking for an RSS feed or a different way of downloading the show directly, the address is: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=94174&cmd=tc If you wish to share your thoughts, opinions and/or experiences, you can either send us an email at thacoshammer@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 405-806-0555.
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Hammers of the Duchy has moved!
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If you are looking for ways to download or listen live to our AP Podcast, this is where you can get it! http://archive.org/details/HammersoftheDuchy There, you can find all of the episodes to the current day!
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Splatbook 60 – To The North!
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Pack your long underwear and an extra cloak for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Cory, Fulongamer and Brian as they answer the alluring call of the Forgotten Realms once again, this time journeying to the expansive wilderness known as The North. After answering a voicemail regarding the “Guests at the Table” segment they did last episode, they jump right into the topics. First they discuss the Survival non-weapon proficiency, and then try to untangle the wicked machinations of the Green Dragon. Then from there they attack the main topic with aplomb as they first discuss The North boxed set, then turn their attention to its invaluable companion tome, Volo’s Guide to the North.
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Splatbook 59 – For (and Against) The Giants!
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Buy some extra sling stones and watch out for flying boulders in this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they talk about giants and variations thereof. After answering some emails, they get right to work. First they cover using giant-kin as PCs, then they discuss non-players sitting in on a gaming session. From then they opine about using alternative rules as they pertain to giant-sized weapons, and then they bring it home with a review on the Forgotten Realms supplement, Giantcraft.
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Splatbook 58 – Under An Athasian Sun….
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Pack some extra water and sunscreen for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian and Fulongamer as they take a trip to Athas! After answering some emails, they dive right in with a discussion about the Mul race, then they take a hard look at the Complete Gladiator’s Handbook, go face to face with the Kirre, and then they have a long discussion on the Dark Sun campaign Boxed Set.
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