The Tome Show

In this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Emylie Bonneville, Aaron Good, and Ishmael Alvarez to review the Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting book published by Green Ronin for use with 5th edition D&D. After the review and discussion, Jeff and Tracy sit down with James Haeck, one of the lead authors of the book. Thanks to our Sponsor Noble Knight! Links: Tal'Dorei Campaign Setting Publisher Page Aaron Good on Twitter Emylie Bonneville on Twitter Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

The Book Club is BACK!! In this episode, Tracy, Jeff, and Eric are joined by Geoffrey Wynn to discuss Erin M. Evan's latest Brimstone Angels novel, The Devil You Know. The discussion is followed by an interview with Erin.   Thank you to the sponsor fo this episode: OpenGamingStore.com Links: Erin M. Evans Web   Erin M. Evans Twitter   Appendix N Podcast   Jeff Twitter   Tracy Twitter   Tracy Web   Eric Twitter    Thetomeshow.com   Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Amy Vorpahl, actor, musician, D&D lover and roleplaying afficianado! They talk about her entry into the gaming sphere, how she started playing RPGs, her work with Geek & Sundry, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! 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! Go watch the DM's Lament! Links: Saving Throw channel on You Tube Amy Vorpahl on the Web Amy Vorpahl at Geek & Sundry Amy Vorpahl on Twitter Amy Vorpahl on Instagram Songs in the Key of D&D at Apple iTunes store Songs in the Key of D&D on cdbaby Songs in the Key of D&D on Amazon Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

I this episode Sam, Jeff, and Mike talk about their games from August 2017. This is followed by a brief discussion about balancing encounters, giving players hints when a foe is too powerful, and the difference between a dice roll (new school) and a description of PC action (old school).   Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

This is the debut episode of one of the Tome Show's new feature programs - The Monstrous Ecologist! In this episode your host, Jeremiah McCoy, tackles one of the most iconic monsters of D&D - the Beholder! Eye of the Beholder (phrase meaning) Interview with Gary Gygax Thank you to our sponsor for this episode - Noble Knight Games Where the Beholder has appeared: Original D&D Supplement 1: Greyhawk Advanced D&D 1e Monster Manual Dragon Magazine issue 76 D&D 2e Monstrous Manual I Tyrant D&D 3e Monster Manual I D&D 3.5 Monster Manual I D&D 4e Monster Manual D&D 5e Monster Manual Volo's Guide to Monsters   Show Links: Jeremiah on the Web Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Mike and Sam from Behind the DM Screen invade the Tome and talk to Jeff about decluttering your gaming shelf.  Thanks to our sponsor: Noble Knight Games - which can help YOU declutter by buying your unwanted gaming books and accessories. Be sure to tell them that the Tome Show sent you. Thanks to Amy Vorpahl for our opening bumper music! Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon and Emylie lead a panel discussion discussing the role of gender and sexuality in rpgs, and how to approach it Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We'll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn't about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it's about making a character that people remember and love for years to come   Please visit our Sponsor http://www.nobleknight.com   Guests: Chuck - @InnocuousChuck Dani - @dirty_daylight Liz Brink - @d20blonde, http://d20blonde.tumblr.com , @playbettercast Amber - @rocketorca @shapeshiftcast http://geekspective.com/category/main/geekspective-presents/shapeshift/ http://geekspective.com/category/main/geekspective-presents/evil-is-as-evil-does/ Hosts: Jon Green Twitter: @jon_m_green http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/210290/Edge-of-the-Frontier?term=edge+of+the+frontier Emylie Twitter: @mistressmylie4 Network: thetomeshow@gmail.com http://www.thetomeshow.com Jeff on Twitter Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode Jeff and Sam sit down with Aaron Good to discuss Amy Vorpahl's new album, Songs in the Key of D&D. Their review and discussion is followed by an interview with Amy Vorpahl herself. The Tome Show is a family friendly show, but an editorial decision was made to leave in some explicit language, rather than bleep it out in editing - we hope it doesn't offend, but consider yourself warned! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Games Links: Saving Throw channel on You Tube Amy Vorpahl on the Web Amy Vorpahl at Geek & Sundry Amy Vorpahl on Twitter Amy Vorpahl on Instagram Songs in the Key of D&D at Apple iTunes store Songs in the Key of D&D on cdbaby Songs in the Key of D&D on Amazon Aaron Good on Twitter Sam on the Web Sam on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Jeff and Tracy sit down with Jeremiah McCoy to talk D&D 5e PDFs!! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Games Links: Jeremiah on the Web Jeremiah on You Tube Tracy on Twitter Tracy on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this Episode, Jeff sits down with Stan! (a.k.a Steven Brown) to talk about his entry into the gaming industry, how he started playing RPGs, his time at TSR, and a bunch of other fun RPG related stuff! Thank you to our Sponsor: Easy Roller Dice   Links: Stan! on twitter Stan! on Facebook Stan! on the Web Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode of Performance Check, Jon interviews the cast of NeoScum, a Shadowrun Actual Play podcast on the OneShot Network. We discuss how the characters and show came about, and discuss playing characters in a rules-heavy system Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We'll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn't about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it's about making a character that people remember and love for years to come   Please visit our Sponsor http://www.nobleknight.com   Guests: NeoScum - http://neoscum.libsyn.com @NeoScum The One ShotNetwork: http://oneshotpodcast.com   Blair Britt [Zenith] - @blair_britt ; thecrowdtheatre.com Eleni Sauvageau [Pox] - @Electriceleni Casey Toney [Tech Wizard] - @CaseyPoney Mike Migdall [Dak Rambo] - @ItsMigdallTime; https://www.twitch.tv/itsmigdalltime Gannon Reedy [Game Master] - @gannonreedy ; https://www.facebook.com/runawayslab/ Hosts: Jon Green Twitter: @jon_m_green http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/210290/Edge-of-the-Frontier?term=edge+of+the+frontier   Network: thetomeshow@gmail.com http://www.thetomeshow.com        

In this episode, Jeff, Mike, and Sam talk about their games from July 2017, and follow it up with a discussion about maps, minis, and Dwarven Forge in your game. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Noble Knight Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

Performance Check is a monthly show focused on how to be better roleplayers. Some shows focus on skills to use at the table to make more interesting and memorable characters that shine. We'll also be interviewing players from Actual Play podcasts and Twitch streams, learning how they have crafted their characters and what we can learn from them. Performance Check isn't about mechanics or making the best build or the most technical character, it's about making a character that people remember and love for years to come Please visit our Sponsor http://www.nobleknight.com Guests: Tony Byrne Twitter: @totana42x contact@anthonybyrne.co.uk spiltmilktheatre.co.uk Edinburgh Fringe Festival: https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/adulting David Marino Twitter: @DLM_Consulting louis.marino@gmail.com http://www.davidlouismarino.com http://www.improvboston.com/users/davidmarino Improv Boston Fundrasier: http://www.improvboston.com/IB35 Hosts: Jon Green Twitter: @jon_m_green Instagram: Jon_M_Green http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/210290/Edge-of-the-Frontier?term=edge+of+the+frontier Émylie Bonneville Twitter: @mistressmylie4 Instagram: MistressMylie Network: thetomeshow@gmail.com http://www.thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow    

In this episode Jeff is joined by the Tome Show's social media coordinator, Ishmael Alvarez, and cohost of the Performance Check podcast, Jon Green! They sit down to talk about Paladins! What's so cool about these holy warriors? How different are Paladins from Fighters and Clerics? Why should you play a Paladin? How do you make a Paladin awesome? They discuss all of this and more on this episode of the Tome. Thank you to our sponsor, Noble Knight Games! Links: Ishmael Alvarez on Facebook Jon Green on Twitter Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow      

In this episode, Mike, Sam, and Jeff talk about their games from June 2017! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode: Easy Roller Dice! Links: Mike on Twitter SlyFlourish.com Sam on Twitter RPG Musings Jeff on Twitter Thetomeshow.com Patreon.com/thetomeshow