Recounting Encounters

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have a greater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Session 2 - Envoy to Many-Arrows Session 3 - Siege of Mithril Hall Session 4 - Descent into the Depths Interview - Shawn Merwin Session 5 - Spirits of the Fell Pass Session 6 - Trolls of the Evermoors Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have a greater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Session 2 - Envoy to Many-Arrows Session 3 - Siege of Mithril Hall Session 4 - Descent into the Depths Interview - Shawn Merwin Session 5 - Spirits of the Fell Pass Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have a greater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Session 2 - Envoy to Many-Arrows Session 3 - Siege of Mithril Hall Session 4 - Descent into the Depths Interview - Shawn Merwin Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Join us for this special episode of Recounting Encounters where Derek and I have an in depth encounter with the one and only Shawn Merwin, co-writer of this seasons D&D Encounters: War of Everlasting Darkness. We ask Shawn about his experiences as a writer for this season, tips for the newbies and some of the design strategies involved in undertaking such a monumental piece of work. Or link HERE to open up an new page. For additional resources for D&D Encounters you can visit the following pages: D&D Encounters Insider D&D Encounters Community Forums Dungeon's Master Pregenerated Characters Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have a greater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Session 2 - Envoy to Many-Arrows Session 3 - Siege of Mithril Hall Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! Map taken from the D&D Encounter booklet This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have a greater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Session 2 - Envoy to Many-Arrows Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! The famous Fighting Pit This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have agreater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Related Media and Previous Features Session 1 - Nightfall in Methegrist Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

Deep in the darkness of the demon web pits, Lolth has been spinning a web of deceit, treachery, and ambition. Her goal is to seize control of arcane magic, a domain that has lain vacant since the death of Mystra 100 years ago. Lolth's web of influence has extended; controlling the Demon Weave, replacing the sundered weave that Mystra used to maintain.   Her servitors now draw from the Demon Weave to create shrouds of darkness that they call the darkening. Drow can now move to the surface and fight with darkness on their side during, what would normally be daylight hours. With this advantage they hope to complete Lolth's ascendancy in her new role as goddess of magic.  Can She be stopped?  Can the heroes put an end to her nefarious plots? D&D Encounters season 11, War of Everlasting Darkness, Runs from October 24th through December 19th.  This season is the culmination of the ongoing Drow storyline Rise of the Underdark. Join us, as Derek Myers from Dungeon's Master, and me, Marc Talbot,  where we discuss what happened at our gaming table: the good, the not so good, and the wish we could change. Download the podcast HERE! This season, there are three new features: Characters Get to Level Up Each Session - Characters will be allowed to level up at the end of each weekly session, culminating at level 8. Little Restrictions on the Characters Played - Players have agreater array of character options to choose from. Players can use the following books: Heroes of the Fallen Lands, Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms, Player’s Option: Heroes of Shadow, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Feywild, Player’s Option: Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook. Session are now Mini-adventures- The session include a healthy balance of interactions, exploration and combat. Each session takes 1-2 hours to play, and each week there’s a new and exciting challenge. Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan. This week is the last session of Council of Spiders, D&D Encounters 10th season. Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Session 3 Podcast - Sezzia Outpost Session 4 Podcast - The Fallen House Session 5 Podcast - Secrets and Lies Session 6 Podcast - The Brink of War Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Map taken from the Encounters booklet A - Drow Acolyte T - Drow Templar x3 D - Drow Initiate x5 S - Drow Spies x2 Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Session 3 Podcast - Sezzia Outpost Session 4 Podcast - The Fallen House Session 5 Podcast - Secrets and Lies Session 6 Podcast - The Brink of War Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Maps taken from Council of Spiders Booklet Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Session 3 Podcast - Sezzia Outpost Session 4 Podcast - The Fallen House Session 5 Podcast - Secrets and Lies Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Maps taken from the Encounters booklet A - Drow Assassin H - Hex Knights x2 D - Dark Creepers Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Session 3 Podcast - Sezzia Outpost Session 4 Podcast - The Fallen House Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Image taken from the Council of Spiders booklet S - Senior Drow Wizard x3 D - Drow Sentries J - Junior Drow Wizards Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Session 3 Podcast - Sezzia Outpost Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I, Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and the ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Image taken from the Council of Spiders booklet I - Iyelle, drow alcolyte H - hobgoblin battle guards x3 Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Session 2 Podcast - Miner's Ambush Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton

We're back and with more Drow than we can shake a stick at.  Join us as Derek from Dungeonsmaster.com and I Marc Talbot give you our weekly recap of what was good, not so good and downright ugly with the encounter played at our respective FLGS. This season is looking up to be a great season, with a ton of treachery, backstabbing and downright nastiness in the depths of the underdark.  The players start in the Drow city of Menzoberranzan.   Choose either female or male characters, slave races or drow and learn to be assertive and push people around, or learn to scheme and betray those who thought you close to them. And then come to the site and listen to what transpired at the store. Download the podcast HERE! Map taken from the Council of Spiders booklet A - Svirfneblin Ambusher x1 P - Svirfneblin Protector x2 S - Svirfneblin Slingers x2 M - Svirfneblin Miners x5 Related Media Visit the D&D Encounters Page for previous seasons podcasts; and for all your pre-generated character needs visit the PREGENS page Session 1 Podcast - Survivors Follow @TwentyFootIf you like this article, head over to the site for more great articles, or just keep reading the feed. Cheers Alton