The Tome Show
1,362 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA D&D News, Reviews, Interviews, and Advice.
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We Play A Game!!! (Tome 200)
July 31, 2012 01:58 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBTHIS EPISODE IS NOT CLEAN! Here it is...there are now more Tome Show episodes than there are 4e Themes and Classes combined! Tracy was left entirely in charge of this episode and she opted to do something truly revolutionary in this podcast episode about gaming...we played a game. It was a fun surprise to do this episode...although this is a truly adult episode. We've always tried to keep the show clean, but I guess we got a bit blue in our goofy fun when we recorded this. I'm going to leav...
Spinner of Lies (Book Club)
July 28, 2012 01:53 - 1 hour - 33 MBIn June we read Spinner of Lies for the Tome Show Book Club, a novel by Bruce Cordell. This is the second book about this character, but each is intended to stand alone. It's also a Forgotten Realms novel about a character who is not natively from the Realms. Joining us for the discussion of this Book Club is Andy Myhr and the author. We are reading chapters 1 through 12 of Marshelia Rockwell's Eberron novel Skein of Shadows in July we'd love to have you join us. Make sure you stay tuned aft...
Digital Tools Advice/Reviews (Tome 199)
July 17, 2012 20:24 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWe discuss what digital tools we use and give some advice on how to use them. Consider this a combo review/advice episode for July 2012. Joining us for this episode is Michael the OnlineDM. Sponsors: Continue Magazine Tome's Amazon Link Links: Michael - Website | Twitter SoftRope Awesome Dice article comparing Google search results for D&D editions Michael's Tools - MapTool/TokenTool | Power2ool | iPlay4e Tracy's Tools - Dropbox | Pinterest | Evernote | Obsidian Portal Jeff's Tools...
D&D Next Playtest Review (Tome ep 198)
July 12, 2012 17:05 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBIn this episode our hosts pulled in Jobe Bittman and Robert Adducci to review the D&D Next playtest experience. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Links: Jobe: Twitter | Website | Lost City |FreeRPG Day module Robert: Twitter | Website D&D Next Playtest site Reddit Q&A with Mike Mearls The Lurker Fallacy SlyFlourish post about using Dis/Advantage in 4e Loremaster post about the D&D Next Online Playtest Agreement Kickstarter for Dungeon World GameChef
Behind the DM Screen 6
July 04, 2012 17:54 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBRandall, Jeff, and Mike discuss their campaigns and help each other out in this episode for June 2012. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Links: The Weem (Caves of Chaos map) RPG Musings (Sandbox Campaign) Sly Flourish (Relationships for Caves of Chaos)
D&D Comics 2 (Book Club)
June 26, 2012 12:18 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBIn this Book Club we chat about at a bunch of D&D Comics including the end of the current run of Dungeons and Dragons, some Eberron books (D&D Infestation 2, and the 2012 D&D Annual), and we explore the start of the Forgotten Realms comic and interview Ed Greenwood (writer and creator of the Realms) about the difference between writing a comic and writing a novel and more. We are joined in this book club by listeners Eric Paquette and Andy Myhr. Sponsors Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Maga...
D&D Next Playtesting Advice (Tome 197)
June 18, 2012 20:41 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this episode Mike Mearls (from WotC) and Dave Chalker (from Critical Hits) join us to talk about how to be a good playtester for D&D Next and what the process is likely to look like as it moves forward. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Amazon (shop through this link to help the show) Links: D&D Next Playtesting Information Critical Hits article on playtesting Marvel Heroic Role Playing (which Dave worked on the playtesting for) Dave: Website | Twitter
Behind the DM Screen Ep 5
June 05, 2012 05:26 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBMike, Randall, and Jeff continue talking about their games in this recording from May 2012. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine
Into the Unknown (Tome 196)
June 02, 2012 06:52 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBIn this episode we are joined by designers Logan Bonner and Matt James who helped write Into the Unknown: A Dungeon Survival Handbook as well as Michael the “OnlineDM”, Joe Lastowski, our editor Sam Dillon who helped us review the book. Before we get into it, though, have I mentioned the Tome Show's live podcasts at GenCon this year? Check them out! Tome Advice (guest to be announced) SEM1233024 Gamer to Gamer (with Chris Perkins) SEM1233028 Behind the DM Screen SEM1233180 Sponsors: G...
Player Engagement and Prep Time (Tome 195)
June 01, 2012 01:22 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBThe award winning blogger the Id DM joins us for this advice episode looking at helping players stay engaged at the table and discussing DM prep time (and where the most effective place to put it is). We also discuss D&D Next news and GenCon! Be sure to join the Tome Show's live recordings at GenCon they are: Tome Advice (guest to be announced) SEM1233024 Gamer to Gamer (with Chris Perkins) SEM1233028 Behind the DM Screen SEM1233180 Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine L...
Death Mark (Book Club)
May 21, 2012 01:04 - 55 minutes - 25.2 MBDeath Mark is Robert J. Schwalb's first novel and a Dark Sun novel embraced by fans of that setting. Join us for this April 2012 Book Club interview with the author and discussion. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Links: Andy's Twitter Robert's Twitter Athas.org Robert J. Schwalb's website
Behind the DM Screen Ep 4
May 13, 2012 12:22 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBRecorded in April 2012, Mike, Jeff, and Randall continue to explore their campaigns. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine
Lords of Waterdeep (Tome 194)
May 08, 2012 13:48 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBIn this episode we discussed Lords of Waterdeep, the latest board game from WotC set in the Forgotten Realms. It's a game that is completely different than what WotC has put out before...and by in large, we really liked it. Join the Tome Show cast, along with Michael the "Online DM". Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Links: "Online DM" Michael: Twitter | Blog Tome Show feature on CNN GeekOut Latest Book Club is Death Mark: Current Book Club are all comics including D&D...
Dice Monkey Radio Episode 5
May 06, 2012 17:56 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBIt's finally here! A long time coming, but Dice Monkey Radio Episode 5 finally got itself edited! On this episode, we talk to my dad, Scotte Meredith, about what D&D was like back in the old timey days before DDI and numbered editions. Hope you enjoy!
Rodney Thompson Advice (Tome 193)
April 20, 2012 17:24 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBRodney Thompson, Wizards of the Coast Advanced Designer joins us for this episode. He talks about his work ranging from Star Wars Saga Edition to Lords of Waterdeep..and of course D&D. He gives some advice for DMs on how to handle splitting the party and he helps players go with the flow and teaches us how to handle it when the DM makes a call or house rule that we don't agree with. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Continue Magazine Link: Rodney Thompson: Twitter | Facebook | Rule of Thr...
Brimstone Angels (Tome Book Club)
April 18, 2012 10:39 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIn March 2012 we read the book Brimstone Angels discussed the book and interviewed Erin Evans. This is, perhaps, Tracy's favorite D&D book of all time. Enjoy! Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Paperback - Kindle - Links: Erin Evans - Twitter | Website
Organized Play with Chris Tulach (Tome 192)
April 09, 2012 01:52 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode we talk about participating in Organized Play the head of WotC Organized Play, Chris Tulach. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Chris Tulach: Twitter | Website Prismatic Art: Kickstarter | Google Plus | Twitter | Facebook Wizards Play Network Ashes of Athas Living Forgotten Realms (LFR) Living Divine Wizards Events Page Wizards Store Locator Tracy’s Joining the Party article MeetUp PenAndPaperGames ObsidianPortal Wizards Community
Heroes of the Elemental Chaos (Tome 191)
April 05, 2012 18:37 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBIn this episode we review Heroes of the Elemental Chaos and are joined by Jeremy Morgan and Michael "the Online DM". Sponsors Gamerati Gamerati TV Links Jeremy: Blog | Twitter Michael: Blog | Twitter
Behind the DM Screen Ep 3
April 03, 2012 05:05 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBThis month Jeff is trying to give a god more punch, Randall is fighting pirates in Mechanical, and Mike is starting a Gardmore Abby and wants your help (thetomeshow AT gmail DOT com, 919-BIZ-TOME). Sponsor: Gamerati Gamerati TV
Jennisodes Jenn (Gamer to Gamer Ep 3)
April 01, 2012 23:05 - 24 minutes - 11 MBThis month Tracy chatted with Jenn from the Jennisodes. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV
Shadowbane (Tome Book Club)
March 10, 2012 17:30 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn February 2012 the Tome Show Book Club read Erik Scott DeBie's Shadowbane, a Forgotten Realms novel set in Luskan with characters developing out of his previous book Downshadow. This book is part of the larger D&D novels story called the Abyssal Plague, although background knowledge of that event and the events of Downshadow are not needed (Jeff had not read Downashadow before this book and Tracy had not read any Abyssal Plague books). According to Jeff, "DeBie understands what it means to ...
Building Campaigns the Elder Evils Way (Tome 190)
March 09, 2012 03:14 - 1 hour - 33.5 MBRyan Costello Jr from the 3.5 Private Sanctuary (website I Facebook) and Know Direction (Facebook) joined Jeff for this episode (Tracy was sick but feeling much better now). We build a campaign using the guidelines from Elder Evils, the last 3.5 D&D book from WotC that was also 4e "compatible". Sponsors Gamerati Gamerati TV
2011 in Review, Look Ahead to 2012 (Tome 189)
March 04, 2012 22:06 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBIn this episode of the Tome Show Jeff and Tracy are joined by editor Sam Dillon (who didn't edit this episode, so don't blame him) and Icosahedraphelia host, Chris Heard. Our sponsor is Gamerati and Gamerati TV. And the following is the text of the interview with Mike Mearls: Year in Review: Tome Crew: How do you feel about the direction of design for the brand in the last year? What lessons have you learned from it? Mike Mearls: So far, I think our overall direction is sound. We’ve go...
Lillian Cohen-Moore (Gamer to Gamer Ep 2)
February 27, 2012 02:13 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIn this episode Tracy talked to Lillian Cohen-Moore, a freelance journalist, a gamer, and an all around awesome person. Gamer to Gamer is a podcast hosted by Tracy Barnett and has the intention to find out about gamers. Who are they? What do they play? How do they play? Sponsor: Gamerati Gamerati TV
Unnamed DM Show (Ep 2)
February 24, 2012 01:52 - 1 hour - 39.2 MBMike, Randall, and Jeff are at it again. Jeff wants to know how to get his campaign back in gear, Randall is trying to figure out how to make is Myst-based game more dynamic...and Mike...Mike sticks to his time-limit. :-) This episode was recorded in early February 2012 and there were no name suggestions at that time. Many name suggestions have come in since then and we will discuss them on the next episode...but feel free to keep them coming in, you have another week or two before we make a...
Dice Monkey Radio Episode 4
February 14, 2012 11:00 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBWelcome back! In Episode 4, our special guest is Cam Banks, the lead designer of the Marvel Heroic RPG! We talk to him about D&DNext, Non-Disclosure Agreements, The Marvel Heroic RPG, and answer a call about prophecies. News: D&DNext Marvel Heroic RPG
Everything I Need To Know I Learned form D&D (Tome Book Club)
February 10, 2012 02:09 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode we discuss the book Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Dungeons and Dragons and talked to the author Shelly Mazzanoble. Sponsors Gamerati Gamerati TV Links Shelly's site The Judy Facebook Fan Page
Cam and Jess Banks (Gamer to Gamer Ep 1)
February 04, 2012 02:37 - 54 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome to the introductory episode of the Gamer to Gamer show (a Tome Show production) where host Tracy Barnett gets to know a bit more about gamers around the world. If you'd like to be a guest on Gamer to Gamer email [email protected]. In this episode we meet Cam and Jess Banks. Sponsor Gamerati Gamerati TV
Madness at Gardmore Abbey (Tome 188)
February 01, 2012 10:36 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBA panel of Gardmore Abbey experts provides a review of the boxed set adventure while Jeff asks the questions you all want to know. We are joined by Sam Dillon (Tome Editor), Stewart, and Michael. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati.tv Links: Stewart on Twitter Online DM's site and Sam's site
Unnamed DM Show (Ep 1)
January 30, 2012 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBWelcome to the as of yet Unnamed DM Show wherein once a month Mike Shea, Randall Walker, and Jeff Greiner will discuss their games and help each other make it better. Enjoy! Sponsor Gamerati Gamerati TV
Dice Monkey Radio Episode 3
January 29, 2012 21:26 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBWell, it's been a couple months in the making but Episode 3 is finally here! This was recorded back in November, but Christmas and college got in the way. Now, here it is! Episode 3, with special guest host Tracy from This is My Game and Sand and Steam. Andrew, who left us a Voice Mail, we haven't forgotten about you. Your VM will appear next episode. We merely recorded this before you called in. News: Menzoberranzan: City of Intrigue Pathfinder Beginner Box Adopt-A-Soldier Program Spons...
Book of Vile Darkness Review (Tome 187)
January 22, 2012 02:39 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBIn this episode Jeff and Tracy are joined by Mike Shea...Matt James also invited himself on the episode. In the episode we review the Book of Vile Darkness. Sponsors: Gamerati Gamerati TV Links: Loremaster Sly Flourish
D&D Comic by IDW (Tome Book Club)
January 14, 2012 17:55 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThis installment of the Tome Show Book Club is all about the D&D comic book by IDW available at your local comic shop, Comixology, and in your local comic book reading app on the device of your choice. Sponsor: Gamerati Gamerati TV
Dice Monkey Radio Bonus Episode 1: DnD Next Speculation
January 11, 2012 13:00 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBThis episode is a bit different than the last two: A bonus episode with no news, no editing, and 6 hosts! The Hosts: Tim from Dice, Food, Lodging, Jenn of Jennisodes, Michael of Online Dungeon Master, Michael of The Id DM, Gary of GMSarli Games, and of course, myself. Here's a few links to follow along: The Forbes article The New York Times article The CNN article The ENWorld article
DnD Next 1st Reaction RAW (The Tome)
January 10, 2012 11:24 - 1 hour - 29.3 MBIn this episode the Tome Show family (Sam, Tracy, and Jeff) discusses the announcement about the next "iteration" of the game of Dungeons and Dragons. It's raw, unedited, and unscripted, brought to you by Gamerati and Gamerati TV. This is a topic to be discussed further in the future, but here's our first reactions the night of the announcement. We read many articles for our information...but all of them are linked from (and quoted on) the collection on ENWorld.
Raw Naked Tome!
December 14, 2011 02:24 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBThis episode had one rule, no preparation at all...and be awesome. I guess that's two rules. It was a blast, it rambled, it gets awkward at times, and it was legendary! This episode featured Matt Goetz (freelancer) and Fred Hurley as guests and a wild studio audience in the chat room. Man that was fun. Typically we record episodes on Mondays at 8PM EST and you can find the live broadcasts on Mixlr. Join us! It's crazy fun. Sponsors: Pick of the Episode - Legend of Drizzt Boardgame Links...
Heroes of the Feywild (Tome 186)
December 12, 2011 02:24 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBReviewing Heroes of the Feywild with us in this episode is Michael the OnlineDM and Marcelo Dior. Check it out! Sponsors: Pick of the Episode - Gale Force Nine's Battlemats Links: Marcelo's Podcast (in Portuguese) Michael's Blog HoNoToGroABeMo (it's over now...but you can still swing by)
Tome Ep 185: Advice with SRM
November 26, 2011 14:33 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBStephen Radney-Macfarland, freelance game designer for Pathfinder and Dungeons and Dragons joins us in this episode to run the gambit on advice. Enjoy! Sponsors: Pick of the Episide - Pathfinder Ultimate Combat Links: HoNoToGroABeMo Neogrognard (Stephen's site)
Dice Monkey Radio Episode 2
November 14, 2011 12:51 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBShow Notes: Into the Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook Heroes of the Feywild The Book of Vile Darkness Online DM's Website The Star Wars D6 Campaign Framework Stormy Weather: the encounter we come up with at the end of the show
Tome Book Club: Neverwinter
November 02, 2011 00:19 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBNeverwinter is book 2 in the Neverwinter trilogy by R.A. Salvatore. Tracy and I discussed the book and interviewed the author, R.A. Salvatore. Tracy and Jeff have very different experiences with the book, largely based on their unique history with the characters and stories (Jeff's read them all and this was Tracy's first Salvatore book). Enjoy! Sponsors: Pick of the Episode - Legend of Drizzt Scenario pack miniatures Links: HoNoToGroABeMo - How Not to Grow a Beard Month Jeff's posts on...
Tome Book Club: The God Catcher
October 21, 2011 01:01 - 56 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this book club we discuss the novel, The God Catcher and interview the author Erin Evans. Sponsor: Pick of the Episode - Link: Erin's Website
Tome Ep 184: Mordenkainen's Magnifient Emporium
October 18, 2011 01:01 - 59 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode we look at Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium, discuss the latest D&D news, and have a grand old time with guests Thadeous Cooper and Randall Walker. Sponsor: Pick of the Episode: Madness at Gardmore Abbey Links: Thadeous: Website I Twitter Randall: Website I Twitter The DM's Roundtable/4Geeks4e
Dice Monkey Dicecast Ep. 1
October 09, 2011 14:10 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MBIntroducing the DiceMonkey Dicecast, a Tome Show Production wherein once a month Mark Meredith will bring you gaming goodness with a rotating selection of guests. The guest for this introduction episode (which is coming out a bit later than expected while Mark learns the editing ropes) is Jeff Greiner...from the Tome Show. ;-) Sponsor: Mordenkainen's Magnificent Emporium Madness at Gardmore Abbey Shadowfell: Gloomwrought and Beyond Links: Dicemonkey articles about Prophecy: Part 1 I Part 2
Tome Book Club: Midnight's Mask
October 04, 2011 01:58 - 1 hour - 26.2 MBIn this episode we read, discuss, and interview the author (Paul S. Kemp)about the third book of the Erevis Cale trilogy. Our September book was God Catcher, and that episode should be out shortly, and our October book is Neverwinter. We will be joined on October 24th by R.A. Salvatore, hope you join us for the live broadcast! Sponsor: Pick of the Episode - Shadow's Witness Links: Mixlr Channel for live broadcast
New Life 2011 Contest Announcement
October 03, 2011 00:47 - 11 minutes - 4.57 MBOnly several months late in the recording and a bit longer in the releasing. I want to apologize to all the entrants to the contest (and to some degree the sponsors if they find the delay inconvenient). But here it is, our contest winners (who should email thetomeshow At gmail to claim their prize(s))! A new Book Club episode should be released very shortly as well!
The Tome Ep 183: Neverwinter Interview
September 16, 2011 02:01 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBGame designers Erik Scott De Bie and Ari Marmell return to the show to tell us about their work on the exciting new campaign setting book, Neverwinter. Sponsor: Pick of the Episode - 3e Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting Links: Erik - Website I Facebook I Twitter Ari - Website I Facebook I Twitter Tome Book Club
Tome Ep 182: GenCon Retrospective
September 05, 2011 15:16 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBIn this episode we bring in an all-star panel of GenCon pros to discuss all things D&D from GenCon 2011. Joining Jeff and Tracy are Dave Chalker (Critical Hits) and Mike Shea (Sly Flourish). We discuss the new announcements (Lords of Waterdeep, RPG announcements, the return of minis, etc.) as well as current events (Neverwinter in it's various forms). Along the way we also talk about some discussion that happened at the con regarding the general direction of the D&D brand from WotC as well as...
Tome GenCon Special 7 - Exclusive Interview with Mike Mearls
August 11, 2011 23:49 - 28 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Tome Show brings you a special EXCLUSIVE GenCon episode! This GenCon Special features an interview with MIKE MEARLS! In order to get this to you as fast as possible, we are releasing it without editing. Thanks to the Tome Show Sponsor, Noble Knight Games, and to listeners like you!
Tome GenCon Special 6 - DnD LIVE!
August 10, 2011 14:22 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThe Tome Show brings you a special GenCon episode! This GenCon Special features DnD LIVE!! In order to get this to you as fast as possible, we are releasing it without editing. Thanks to the Tome Show Sponsor, Noble Knight Games, and to listeners like you!
Tome GenCon Special 5 - Art of the Dungeon Master
August 09, 2011 15:30 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe Tome Show brings you a special GenCon episode! This GenCon Special features "The Art of the Dungeon Master," a seminar from WotC... In order to get this to you as fast as possible, we are releasing it without editing. Thanks to the Tome Show Sponsor, Noble Knight Games, and to listeners like you!