The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish
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Thoughts on the WOTC Magic Arena Union – Lazy RPG Talk Show
4 mei 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:56 Sly Flourish News: Not All Checks Need a Mechanical Outcome, Quantum Ogres and the Eight Steps
00:04:02 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches One Shot Builder for Patreon
00:08:43 Sly Flourish News: Mike at 1d4 Con
00:09:35 Product Spotlight: One Shot World by Yochai Gal
00:12:17 Product Spotlight: Final Torch 3 for Shadowdark
00:14:18 D&D & RPG News: Kobold Press Elves and Fey Humble Bundle
00:17:18 D&D & RPG News: Battlezoo Bestiary Humble Bundle
00:18:18 D&D & RPG News: James Introcaso on When to Roll Checks
00:23:37 Sly Flourish News: Dyson Map Gallery Updated
00:30:07 Commentary: WOTC Employees Form a Union
00:45:41 Commentary: Ghostfire Poll on D&D 2014 and 2024 Use
00:51:47 Patreon Question: Dealing with Discord Enshittification
01:01:35 Patreon Question: Using Lazy DM Material in the Creative Commons
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Every Roll Doesn’t Need a Mechanical Outcome
Quantum Ogres and the Eight Steps
1d4 Con
One Shot World
Final Torch Issue 3
Elves and Fey Bundle by Kobold Press
Roll for Combat Battlezoo Humble Bundle
James Introcaso on When You Should Roll
Dyson Maps
WOTC Magic Arena Team Unionizes
United Wizards of the Coast letter
Are You Playing D&D 2024? A poll by Ghostfire!
The Lazy GM's Resource Document
Lazy GM's 5e Monster Builder Resource Document
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Ossuary of Mot Part 2 – Dragon Empire Prep Session 64
1 mei 2026 · 43 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Obsidian for TTRPGs
PDF Search
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The $140 Artificer Subclass – Lazy RPG Talk Show
27 april 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:02 Sly Flourish News: House Rules from Various 5es, Every Roll Doesn't Need Mechanical Outcomes
00:06:25 Sly Flourish News: Grotto of the Grandfather for Shadowdark
00:09:30 Sly Flourish News: Secret Project Update
00:11:35 D&D & RPG News: Land of Eem on Bundle of Holding
00:13:26 Commentary: Cairn Players Guides for Super Cheap
00:20:01 Commentary: The $140 Artificer Subclass
00:34:11 Commentary: Dungeon Masters Liveplay Thoughts
00:47:22 DM Tip: Two Minute Session Zero
00:59:34 Patreon Question: Customizing NPC Stat Blocks
01:05:50 Patreon Question: Best Values in Physical Products
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Bluesky
Mastodon
House Rules from Various 5es
Every Roll Doesn’t Need a Mechanical Outcome
Land of Eem Bundle
Cairn Player's Guide
Cairn free on the Web
Cairn PDF free on Itch.io
Dungeon Masters liveplay D&D show
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Ossuary of Mot – Dragon Empire Prep Session 63
24 april 2026 · 51 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Fighter Wizard Elf – Lazy RPG Talk Show
20 april 2026 · 1 uur 13 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:10 Sly Flourish News: Lets Learn Together, House Rules from Various 5es
00:04:12 Sly Flourish News: Patreon Q&A Database
00:09:48 Sly Flourish News: Secret Project Update
00:11:27 Commentary: Crowdfunding Disclaimer
00:12:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Traveller 5e
00:18:21 Kickstarter Spotlight: Jewel of the Sky by MCG
00:21:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Hastening Doom by Kobold Press
00:22:49 Kickstarter Spotlight: Pirates and Plunder by Kobold Press
00:27:41 Kickstarter Spotlight: Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG
00:31:26 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart Hope and Fear Preorder
00:35:20 D&D & RPG News: Fighter Wizard Elf by Jonathan Tweet
00:45:05 D&D & RPG News: Monte Cook Interview on Rascal
00:51:54 DM Tip: Just Use Bears
01:01:59 Patreon Question: Lazy GMing for New GMs
01:08:11 Patreon Question: Risks of Prep Notes in Roll20
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Let's Learn Together
House Rules from Various 5es
Traveller 5e
Jewel in the Sky
Hastening Doom
Pirates and Plunder
Flail
Dungeon Crawler Carl
Hope and Fear Deluxe preorder
Fighter Wizard Elf
Monte Cook interview on Rascal
Knock Magazine
Just Use Bears by Jack Shear in 2016
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Journey to Starhoof – Dragon Empire Prep Session 62
10 april 2026 · 42 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Obsidian for TTRPGs
PDF Search
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Bad Dungeon Beats – Lazy RPG Talk Show
6 april 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:44 Sly Flourish News: Because of X You Know Y, What Separates Adventure Types, New Project Feedback
00:04:13 Sly Flourish News: Grotto of the Grandfather for Shadowdark
00:08:23 Sly Flourish News: City of Arches on Alchemy VTT
00:09:33 D&D & RPG News: Open Gaming Licenses for Free League
00:22:04 Kickstarter Spotlight: Horror at Devil's Run for Shadowdark
00:23:24 DM Tip: Examples of Bad Dungeon Beats
00:46:02 Patreon Question: Scouting Dungeons with Familiars and Arcane Eye
00:55:42 Patreon Question: Planning Big Boss Fights
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Because of X, You Know Y
What Separates Adventure Types?
City of Arches on Alchemy
Free League Open Licenses
Horror at Devil's Run
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The Death of Kal – Dragon Empire Prep Session 61
3 april 2026 · 40 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Obsidian for TTRPGs
PDF Search
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Procedures for RPGs – Lazy RPG Talk Show
30 maart 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:01 Sly Flourish News: Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master 50% Off
00:03:08 Sly Flourish News: General Purpose Domains, Because of X You Know Y, Secret Project Packet 4
00:07:12 D&D & RPG News: Crypt of Death Shadowdark Level 0 Gauntlet by Raging Swan
00:10:26 D&D & RPG News: Fateforge Humble Bundle
00:14:46 D&D & RPG News: 1d4 Con in West Virginia
00:15:59 D&D & RPG News: Announcements at Kobold Con
00:30:51 D&D & RPG News: New Graphic Character Builder on D&D Beyond
00:37:40 D&D & RPG News: Heroes of the Borderlands in Four Languages
00:41:13 D&D & RPG News: Crit Hit the Giant Gary Con Review
00:42:03 DM Tip: Procedures in RPGs
01:01:38 Patreon Question: Do Players Notice or Care about Forge of Foes Monsters?
01:06:07 Patreon Question: Switch Systems Mid Campaign?
Links
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General Purpose Domains
Because of X, You Know Y
Crypt of Death by Raging Swan
Fateforge Humble Bundle
1D4 Con Badges and Games Open
Kobold Con 2026 Day 1
CritTheGiant's GaryCon Summary
D&D Beyond New Character Builder
D&D Heroes of the Borderlands in several languages
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Dragonbane Review
27 maart 2026 · 1 uur 2 min
Mike reviews the Dragonbane RPG by Free League Publishing. Lees meer
Show Contents
0:00 Show Start
2:34 Initial Thoughts – I Love It
5:25 Things I Love About Dragonbane
12:59 Adversaries – NPCs and Monsters
22:32 General Observations
27:51 Rough Spots
35:12 Managing Character Progression
40:17 Evasion and Fancy Footwork
48:55 Lazy GM Tips for Dragonbane
53:10 Adventure Book Thoughts
59:05 Final Thoughts
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Dragonbane Core Set
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Should WOTC Make New Campaigns Settings? – Lazy RPG Talk Show
23 maart 2026 · 1 uur 12 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:43 Sly Flourish News: Return of the Lazy DM On Sale for 50% Off!
00:04:39 Sly Flourish News: Experiences Running 3x5e, General Purpose Domains, Secret Project Updates
00:08:41 D&D & RPG News: Ars Magica 5.0 Released Under CC BY SA
00:13:48 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Announcements at Garycon
00:31:11 Commentary: Should WOTC Make New Campaign Settings?
00:59:18 Patreon Question: Moving from Tier 1 to Tier 2 in the Story
01:03:41 Patreon Question: D&D 2014 versus D&D 2024 Likes and Dislikes
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Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master
Experiences Running a 20th Level Multi-5e Game
General Purpose Domains
Ars Magica in CC
WOTC Press Briefing at Garycon
Melfs Guide to Greyhawk
Wotc panel at Gencon
EN World's Giant List of Settings
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Save the Sultana – Dragon Empire Prep Session 60
20 maart 2026 · 46 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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The Roadblock for New RPGs – Lazy RPG Talk Show
16 maart 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:10 Sly Flourish News: Play Solo RPGs, Experiences Running a 1 to 20 3x5e Game, Secret Project News
00:07:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Druskara for Shadowdark
00:12:21 Kickstarter Spotlight: Creating Villains and Lairs by Jeff Stevens
00:15:27 Commentary: Onboard Players with Cheap or Free Player Guides
00:37:20 DM Tip: Who Summarizes Your Last Session
00:45:56 Patreon Question: Announcing Non-Betraying NPCs in Session Zero
00:51:39 Patreon Question: Is Procedural Prep and Play Good?
00:59:07 Patreon Question: Building Situations
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Play Solo RPGs
Experiences Running a 20th Level Multi-5e Game
Druskara: A Brutal Fantasy World Setting for Shadowdark RPG
Game Master Tools: Creating Villains & Lairs
Daggerheart character playbooks
Dragonbane's cheat sheet by Rocketpunch
Dragonbane Quick Start Riddermound
Dragonbane Quick Start Sinking Tower
Dolmenwood's online rules reference
character generator
Cairn's Kettlewright
Index Card Free Quickstart
Index Card $5 print Player Book
Shadowdark Quickstart
Pirate Borg Player's Guide ($25)
Daggerheart Quickstart
The Delian Tomb for Draw Steel
Build Single Encounter Situations
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Journey to Valera – Dragon Empire Prep Session 59
13 maart 2026 · 43 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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New D&D News – Lazy RPG Talk Show
9 maart 2026 · 1 uur 17 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:16 Sly Flourish News: Eight Steps and Other RPGs, Play Solo RPGs, Secret Project
00:04:42 Sly Flourish News: Mike on Ship of the Dead Podcast
00:06:30 D&D & RPG News: Dolmenwood PDFs On Sale
00:13:39 D&D & RPG News: D&D Ravenloft the Horrors Within
00:19:48 D&D & RPG News: Arcana Unleashed
00:23:58 D&D & RPG News: Arcana Unleashed Deadfall
00:26:37 D&D & RPG News: New D&D Web Site
00:38:16 D&D & RPG News: D&D 5.5?
00:45:30 Commentary: Things I Love About Daggerheart
01:12:38 Patreon Question: 5e Threats of Death
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Do the Eight Steps Work for Other RPGs?
Play Solo RPGs
Mike on Ship of the Dead
Dolmenwood sale
Kobold Press Southlands Fanatical Bundle
1d4 Con
Ravenloft the Horror Within
Arcana Unleashed
Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall
New Dungeons & Dragons Web Page
D&D Seasonal Play and D&D Encounters
Mysterious Season of Champions
State of the Game on Nerd Immersion
D&D Beyond Staff on Mastering Dungeons
D&D Beyond Staff on Eldritch Lorecast
D&D 5.5
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Journey to Siwal – Dragon Empire Prep Session 58
6 maart 2026 · 42 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Discord Woes – Lazy RPG Talk Show
2 maart 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:54 Sly Flourish News: Greed, Heroism, and Wonder; Do the Eight Steps work for other RPGs?; new secret project packet next week
00:04:12 Patreon Question: Character Creation During Session Zeros for Traveler Online
00:06:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Stoneshatter Tomb
00:08:38 Commentary: More Dragonbane Thoughts
00:22:15 Commentary: Daggerheart Review Article and Thoughts
00:37:15 Commentary: Discord Enshittification
00:46:41 DM Tip: Move Steps Forward
00:54:07 Patreon Question: What Makes You Play 5e?
01:00:03 Patreon Question: Character Creation During Session Zeros for Traveler Online
01:02:49 Patreon Question: Managing Challenge with Sidekicks
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Greed, Heroism, Wonder
Do the Eight Steps Work for Other RPGs?
Pathfinder 2 Bundle
Stoneshatter Tomb Kickstarter
Daggerheart, a Dishonest Review Full of Lies
Communities are not fungible
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The Sarklan Desert – Dragon Empire Prep Session 57
27 februari 2026 · 38 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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A Tale of Two Solos – Lazy RPG Talk Show
23 februari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:01 Sly Flourish News: Slashes and Xs; Greed, Heroism, and Wonder; Secret Project Packet 2
00:04:41 Kickstarter Spotlight: Dragonbane Trudvang
00:08:45 Commentary: A Tale of Two Solos
00:33:30 DM Tip: Survive and Thrive at Gaming Conventions
00:53:14 Patreon Question: When to Choose Three Villains For Your Campaign
00:57:09 Patreon Question: Revealing Villain Quests Through Secrets
00:59:31 Patreon Question: Running Campaigns About Revolution
01:01:49 Patreon Question: Famous NPC Cameos in Adventures and Campaigns
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Use Slashes and Xs to Track Damage
Greed, Heroism, Wonder
Trudvang Kickstarter
Gaming Convention Survival Guide
Lazy Campaign Building Checklist
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Selket's Sting – Dragon Empire Prep Session 56
20 februari 2026 · 36 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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We All Won – Three Years since the OGL Crisis – Lazy RPG Talk show
16 februari 2026 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:02 Sly Flourish News: Many RPG Hobbies, X and Slash to Track Damage, Secret Project Batch 2
00:04:15 Kickstarter Spotlight: Rock and Roar Monsters for OSE and Shadowdark
00:05:40 Kickstarter Spotlight: Under the Shadow of Helfast Spire for Shadowdark
00:07:37 Kickstarter Spotlight: Blades 68
00:08:59 Kickstarter Spotlight: Nimble Reprint
00:11:20 Kickstarter Spotlight: Numenera for Cypher
00:18:04 Commentary: We All Won – Three Years since the OGL Crisis
00:47:51 DM Tip: Because of X, You Know Y
00:54:40 Patreon Question: Running Two Groups Thorugh the Same Campaign
00:58:03 Patreon Question: Pausing Personal Quests
01:01:12 Patreon Question: Adding 5e Rules to D&D 2024
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The Many TTRPG Hobbies
Use Slashes and Xs to Track Damage
Rock & Roar Kickstarter
Under the Shadow of Helfast Spire by Bob World Builder
Blades '68
Nimble 5e
Numenera Cypher BackerKit Campaign
History of the OGL
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Battling Trivvan – Dragon Empire Prep Session 55
13 februari 2026 · 46 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Obsidian for TTRPGs
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Down Among the Dead Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show
9 februari 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:11 Sly Flourish News: Lazy Campaign Checklist, Many RPG Hobbies
00:10:00 Patreon Spotlight: Dwarven Forge VTT Backdrops
00:15:57 D&D & RPG News: Baldur's Gate TV Show
00:21:27 DM Tip: Feedback and Ideas for Scene Target Numbers
00:31:31 Product Spotlight: Down Among the Dead for Pirate Borg
00:45:58 DM Tip: Case Study Solution for Betraying Quest NPCs
01:00:36 Patreon Question: Involving Players in Collaborative Worldbuilding
01:05:19 Patreon Question: Planning Final Sessions of Long Campaign and One Year Later
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Lazy Campaign Building Checklist
The Many TTRPG Hobbies
Dwarven Forge VTT Backdrops
Baldur’s Gate TV Show
Down Among the Dead
Pirate Borg
Ending Campaigns
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Assault on Third Heaven – Dragon Empire Prep Session 54
6 februari 2026 · 48 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Not Like This – Lazy RPG Talk Show
2 februari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:16 Sly Flourish News: Your Own Prep Framework, Lazy Campaign Building Checklist, New Project Test Chapters Released
00:09:48 Commentary: More Thoughts on Dragonbane
00:33:09 DM Tip: Single Target Number for a Scene
00:42:22 Commentary: Not Like This
00:52:54 Patreon Question: Dreadful Blessings for Legendary Actions
01:00:05 Patreon Question: Cult of the False Hydra
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Your Own Prep Framework
Lazy Campaign Building Checklist
Interview on RPG Drop
Dreadful Blessings
False Hydra
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The Twin Dragons – Dragon Empire Prep Session 53
30 januari 2026 · 49 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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I Played Crows at PAGE 3 – Lazy RPG Talk Show
26 januari 2026 · 1 uur 5 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:03 Sly Flourish News: Location Moves, Simplest Quest Model, Your Own Prep Framework
00:03:47 Patreon Question: Missing Players with Strong Story Connections
00:06:38 Sly Flourish News: Dragonbane, Daggerheart, Tales of the Valiant Games
00:15:00 Kickstarter Spotlight: Nighthunters by Tales of the Valiant
00:19:00 Kickstarter Spotlight: Savage Arctic For Shadowdark by Jeff Stevens
00:21:37 Kickstarter Spotlight: Dungeons Inc by Merry Mushman
00:24:04 D&D & RPG News: Halls of Arden Vul Bundle of Holding
00:26:15 Product Spotlight: Index Card RPG GM's Guide and Player's Guide
00:30:37 D&D & RPG News: Dungeon Masterpiece on Four Indie RPGs
00:47:35 Commentary: Crows Playtest with James Introcaso
00:52:54 Patreon Question: Antagonistic Relationships with Warlock Patrons
00:56:20 Patreon Question: Roles for Players to Help Run the Game
00:58:52 Patreon Question: Missing Players with Current Connections
01:01:00 Patreon Question: Ninth Step for Larger World Ideas
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Location Moves
The Simplest Quest Model
Your Own Prep Framework
Tales of the Valiant Night Hunters Kickstarter
Savage Arctic by Jeff Stevens Kickstarter
Dungeon Inc Kickstarter
Halls of Arden Vul Bundle of Holding
New ICRPG Books
ICRPG Video
Dungeon Masterpiece on Five Indie RPGs
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Journey to Nurduran – Dragon Empire Prep Session 52
16 januari 2026 · 46 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Dolmenwood Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show
12 januari 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:44 Sly Flourish News: Single-Encounter Situations, Location Moves, Tower of Kartan, PAGE 3
00:05:57 Sly Flourish News: ToV, Dragonbane, Daggerheart Thoughts
00:16:50 D&D & RPG News: BackerKit Hack
00:18:21 D&D & RPG News: Kansas City Chiefs Play D&D
00:23:13 D&D & RPG News: Stranger Things Boxed Set Sells Out
00:27:09 Product Spotlight: Dolmenwood
00:52:47 DM Tip: High-Value RPG Tricks
01:04:46 Patreon Question: Taking Notes During the Game
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Build Single-Encounter Situations
Location Moves
D&D with Kansas City Chiefs
Dolmenwood
Welcome to Dolmenwood
Dolmenwood Online Rules Reference
Dolmenwood Generators
Ending Campaigns
Making Great Handouts
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Saving Winter's Love – Dragon Empire Prep Session 51
9 januari 2026 · 30 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Stranger Things Thoughts – Lazy RPG Talk Show
5 januari 2026 · 58 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:53 Sly Flourish News: 5e Crafting, Single-Encounter Situations, 5eADB Dark Mode, Tower of Kartan
00:05:42 Sly Flourish News: Top Ten Articles of 2025
00:13:38 D&D & RPG News: Tim Kask Passes Away
00:14:37 D&D & RPG News: James Haeck Joins WOTC
00:15:13 D&D & RPG News: Shannon Appelcline on RPG Business in 2025
00:16:09 Commentary: Stranger Things Series Finale & D&D
00:29:31 DM Tip: On Puzzles
00:50:54 Patreon Question: Prepping Cities the Lazy Way
00:54:37 Patreon Question: Taking Notes During a Game
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How to Get Your Group to Play Other RPGs
The Secret of the Eight Steps of Lazy Game Prep
Mashing Up the Eight Steps
Build a Campaign-Unique Faction List
Shadowdark House Rules
Build Characters Quickly in D&D 2024
Lazy Map Annotation
Avoid Removing Player Agency
Lazy World Building
Two Different 5e Games at the Same Table
Tim Kask passed away
James Haeck joins WOTC as a senior game designer
Shannon Appelcline's Year-end Review
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Journey to Winter's Love – Dragon Empire Prep Session 50
2 januari 2026 · 34 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Tabletop RPGs 2025 Year in Review – The Lazy RPG Talk Show
29 december 2025 · 59 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:04:14 Commentary: A Look Back at 2025
00:05:31 Sly Flourish News: Sly Flourish Stuff That Happened in 2025
00:11:41 Commentary: Awesome New RPGs in 2025
00:20:52 Commentary: Lots of Open Licensed Games in 2025
00:25:35 DM Tip: My Favorite 5e Trick of 2025 – Doom Points
00:29:01 Commentary: Big D&D Products of 2025
00:34:02 Commentary: Daggerheart's Big Splash in 2025
00:39:41 Commentary: Brennan Lee Mulligan Runs Critical Role Season 4 with D&D 2024
00:40:32 Commentary: Project Sigil Shuts Down, One D&D Ends
00:44:14 Commentary: 2026 Predictions
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Dreadful Blessings
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Tower of Horn and Gold – Dragon Empire Prep Session 49
26 december 2025 · 38 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Save Dungeon Tube! – Lazy RPG Talk Show
22 december 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:12 Sly Flourish News: Crap in my Tackle Box, Timing Sessions
00:03:38 D&D & RPG News:Traveller Bundle of Holding
00:06:13 D&D & RPG News: Tales of the Valiant Bundle of Holding
00:09:05 D&D & RPG News: Panhandle PBS on RPG Culture
00:10:46 D&D & RPG News: Vote on Anticipated RPGs of 2026
00:13:33 Commentary: Save Dungeontube!
00:25:52 DM Tip: Modifying Published Adventures
00:56:23 Patreon Question: Character Motivations for New Players
01:00:10 Patreon Question: Hurrying and Speeding Up Players
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Crap I Keep in my Tackle Box
Tips and Tools for Timing Sessions
Traveller Bundle of Holding
Tales of the Valiant Bundle of Holding
RPG Documentary from Panhandle PBS
RPG Documentary Trailer from Panhandle PBS
Vote for your most anticipated RPG of 2026
RPG Blogs
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The Ghoul Emperor – Dragon Empire Prep Session 48
19 december 2025 · 33 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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D&D Beyond AMA – Lazy RPG Talk Show
15 december 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:59 Sly Flourish News: Last Days of Sly Flourish Book Sale!
00:03:48 Sly Flourish News: Adventure Prompts, Crap in my Tackle Box
00:06:24 D&D & RPG News: JP Coovert Gift Guide
00:07:51 Kickstarter Spotlight: Crack the Sun for Draw Steel
00:11:50 Product Spotlight: Dread Dungeonomicon by Raging Swan
00:16:54 D&D & RPG News: D&D Beyond Developer AMA
00:31:42 D&D & RPG News: 5.2.1 SRD Released in Four Languages
00:36:52 DM Tip: Prep Through Villains
00:50:53 Patreon Question: Convincing Players to Play Folk-Heroic RPGs
00:57:49 Patreon Question: Players Drawing Maps on GM Descriptions
01:00:25 Patreon Question: GM Notes and Campaign Continuity and Consistency
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Seek Adventure Prompts
Crap I Keep in my Tackle Box
JP Coovert’s Gift Guide of Indie RPGs
Crack the Sun Crowdfunding Campaign
Dread Dungeononomicon
D&D Beyond Producer Post
D&D Beyond Producer AMA
Maps Updates and Feedback Post
5.2.1 SRD in Five Languages
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Parsis the Hidden – Dragon Empire Prep Session 47
12 december 2025 · 36 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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A Tale of Two Session Zeros – Lazy RPG Talk Show
8 december 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:59 Sly Flourish News: 20% Off Books and Free Shipping in US and UK on $50 or More
00:02:30 Sly Flourish News: Running Scarlet Minotaur, Seek Adventure Prompts, Monastery of Astarion
00:05:42 Sly Flourish News: Mike on the Games with Dave Stream
00:06:29 D&D & RPG News: Forge of the Artificer Articles on EN World
00:09:39 D&D & RPG News: EN World 2026 Anticipated RPG Nominations
00:16:14 Commentary: A Tale of Two Session Zeros
00:50:54 DM Tip: Campaign Prep Part 2 – Post Session Zero
01:03:02 Patreon Question: Types of Secrets
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Running Shadowdark's Scarlet Minotaur as a One-Shot Game
Seek Adventure Prompts
Appearance on Games with Dave
Forge of the Artificer first impressions on EN World
Forge of the Artificer Deep Dive on EN World
EN World’s Most Anticipated RPGs of 2026 Nominations
Dragonbane Cheat Sheet
Types of Secrets
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Smuggling Wyvonir Part 1 – Dragon Empire Prep Session 46
5 december 2025 · 35 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Exciting RPGs of 2026 – Lazy RPG Talk Show
1 december 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:00:43 Sly Flourish News: Sly Flourish Books 20% off with Free Shipping
00:02:11 Sly Flourish News: Favorite 2025 Products, Running Shadowdark's Scarlet Minotaur, Patron Obsidian Vaults
00:05:16 Kickstarter Spotlight: Beast RPG for 5e
00:09:08 D&D & RPG News: Shadowrun 5e Bundle of Holding
00:12:09 D&D & RPG News: Dyson Commerical Maps of 2025
00:13:43 Commentary: RPGs of 2026
00:30:48 DM Tip: Prepping New Campaigns
00:46:48 Patreon Question: Roll Dice in the Open
00:49:24 Patreon Question: Is Shadowdark Still the Best D&D Starter Set?
00:53:02 Patreon Question: Improvising Failing Forward
00:57:26 Patreon Question: Trends in RPGs Post OGL
01:01:53 Patreon Question: Playing RPGs is Boring
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Favorite RPG Products of 2025
Running Shadowdark's Scarlet Minotaur as a One-Shot
Beast Kickstarter
Shadowrun Bundle of Holding 5e Essentials
Universe Mega
Dyson 2024 Commercial Map Pack
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Dragonbane Campaign Prep
28 november 2025 · 49 min
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Dragonbane Core Set
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Favorite RPG Products of 2025 – Lazy RPG Talk Show
24 november 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00:00 Show Start
00:01:03 Sly Flourish News: When to Cheat at RPGs, 2025 Favorite RPG Products, Finished Two Campaigns, Next Campaigns
00:06:25 Sly Flourish News: Apperance on Solo RPG Podcast
00:07:20 Kickstarter Spotlight: Temple of the Lightbringers by MT Black
00:09:22 D&D & RPG News: Pax Unplugged, Lots of Daggerheart, Nothing for D&D
00:18:33 Commentary: Favorite RPG Products of 2025
00:32:51 Patreon Spotlight: Dwarven Forge VTT Backdrops
00:35:52 DM Tip: Run Great Campaign Endings
00:50:21 Patreon Question: Running Cohesive Campaigns
00:54:07 Patreon Question: Why Are the Eight Steps In Their Current Order?
01:00:09 Patreon Question: Factions in a Homebrew Setting
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When and How to Cheat when Running RPGs
Favorite RPG Products of 2025
Temple of the Lightbringers Kickstarter
Daggerheart Announcements at PAX Unplugged
Dragonbane Core Set
Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide
Daggerheart Core Set
Chessex 24" Battle Mat
Staedtler 315-9 Medium Point Wet Erase Marker (Black)
Ending Campaigns
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The Blood Mage – Dragon Empire Prep Session 45
21 november 2025 · 29 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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What Is the OSR? – Lazy RPG Talk Show
17 november 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00 Show Start
01:04 Sly Flourish News: Mash Up the Eight Steps, How to Cheat at RPGs, Dread Necropolis,
03:47 Sly Flourish News: New RPGs Hitting My Desk
10:17 D&D & RPG News: Fantasy Grounds Free to Play and Online Compendium
13:20 D&D & RPG News: D&D Nexus on Demiplane
17:10 Commentary: Is Locally Owned Software Important?
23:57 D&D & RPG News: Apocalypse World Burned Over AMA on Reddit
24:56 Commentary: What Is the OSR?
50:38 DM Tip: Pre-Game Rituals
57:42 Patreon Question: Generating Random Adventures
01:02:26 Patreon Question: Stranger Things D&D Box To Bring In New Players
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Mashing Up the Eight Steps
When and How to Cheat when Running RPGs
Fantasy Grounds Free with Online Web Viewer
New D&D Nexus on Demiplane
Vincent Baker AMA on Apocalypse World Burned Over
Using REAL CULT TACTICS to improve your D&D group
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The Blood Spire Part 2 – Dragon Empire Prep Session 44
14 november 2025 · 30 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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D&D School Resources Return – Lazy RPG Talk Show
10 november 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:01:08 Sly Flourish News: Alternative Initiative Options, Mashing Up the Eight Steps
00:02:49 Patreon Spotlight: Dread Necropolis Adventure Scenario
00:05:06 Sly Flourish News: Upcoming Games
00:09:29 D&D & RPG News: Kobold Press Book Bundle
00:13:06 Kickstarter Spotlight: Drakkenheim Daggerheart Campaign Book
00:18:02 Kickstarter Spotlight: Apocalypse World Burned Over
00:23:45 D&D & RPG News: Meg and Vincent Baker and Jonathan Harper Podcast with Ben Riggs
00:25:02 D&D & RPG News: Shannon Appleclein on Mastering Dungeons
00:28:09 D&D & RPG News: WOTC Brings Back Educational Resources for D&D
00:32:20 D&D & RPG News: New One Ring Adventures
00:34:38 DM Tip: Experiences with Dreadful Blessings
00:55:46 Patreon Question: Building Characters for One-on-One RPGs
00:58:31 Patreon Question: Motivations for Cultists
01:01:44 Patreon Question: Dealing and Facilitating Table Talk
01:03:59 Patreon Question: Tuning Bosses in Shadowdark
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Three Alternative Initiative Options
Mashing Up the Eight Steps
Huge Kobold Press Bundle
Drakkenheart Kickstarter
Apocalypse World Burned Over Kickstarter
Meg and Vincent Baker and Jonathan Harper on Reading D&D Aloud
Designers and Dragons Crowdfunding Campaign still going on
D&D After School Programs
Hasbro Educational Resources
New One Ring and Lord of the Rings 5e Adventure Books
Dreadful Blessings
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The Blood Spire – Dragon Empire Prep Session 43
7 november 2025 · 31 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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Forgotten Realms Heroes and Adventures in Faerun Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Lees meer
Contents
00:00 Show Start
00:38 Sly Flourish News: Improv vs. Prep, Three Initiative Options
02:12 Patreon Spotlight: Dyson Commercial Maps Gallary
05:15 Sly Flourish News: Halloween Shadowdark Ravenloft Game
08:47 Sly Flourish News: Appearance on EN World
09:32 Commentary: Evil Hat Games and EPUB for Accessibility
13:44 Commentary: What Is the Lazy RPG Talk Show?
26:36 Product Spotlight: Forgotten Realms Heroes and Adventures of Faerun
49:29 Patreon Question: Improvising Map Annotations and Details
54:15 Patreon Question: Connecting with Another Player's Character
56:15 Patreon Question: How do you Review the Characters?
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Morrus's Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk with Mike
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The Void Dragon – Dragon Empire Prep Session 42
31 oktober 2025 · 40 min
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Lees meer
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