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Episode 156 – Starter Packs, Drops, and RP talk

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben take a look at the new available Starter Packs and subscription drops available on D&D Beyond. Then they discuss RPing a character that is counter to your real life persona. Community Pages: D&D Beyond Starter Pack information [https://dungeonsanddragonsfan.com/dnd-beyond-starter-packs/]; D&D Beyond Starter Packs in the Marketplace [https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/BB-2026-StarterPacks-Apr]; Drops Library [https://www.dndbeyond.com/en/library/subscriber-content]; Drops FAQ [https://dndbeyond-support.wizards.com/hc/en-us/sections/48937182240404]; D&D Beyond Drops AMA [https://www.reddit.com/r/dndbeyond/comments/1t6f0pe/ama_with_ddb_executive_producer_drops_product/]; Neon Odyssey Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendsofavantris/neon-odyssey?ref=user_menu]. Socials: Discord [https://discord.gg/zmxGKpkGmH]; Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/dndiscussions.bsky.social]; Ryan’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tbkzord.bsky.social]; Ben’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/benbumhoffer.bsky.social]

Episode 155 – Dungeon Masters Actual Play, More Villainous Subclasses, and Improv and Story

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben praise the Dungeon Masters actual play, look into round 2 of the Villainous Subclasses, and then discuss how to join in for improv and story at the table. Community Pages: Dungeon Masters episodes 1 and 2 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY9w7n84PmM]; Dungeon Masters: Zombieclot Play-along pack [https://www.dndbeyond.com/claim/source/dungeon-masters-zombie-clot-play-along-pack?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=dungeon-masters-zombie-clot-play-along-pack&icid_campaign=redemption]; Designer Insights Villainous Options 2 [https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2161-designer-insights-from-unearthed-arcana-villainous]; Villainous Options 2 Unearthed Arcana [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/villainous-options-2/jjnPv60IoeJEmM8Z/UA2026-VillainousOptions02.pdf]; Ginny Di video: “This game fixes D&Ds ‘roll persuasion’ problem.” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAQj03ox2Ys] Socials: Discord [https://discord.gg/zmxGKpkGmH]; Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/dndiscussions.bsky.social]; Ryan’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tbkzord.bsky.social]; Ben’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/benbumhoffer.bsky.social]

Episode 154 – Maps Update, Previews of Ravenloft, and a Villainous UA

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben talk about the newest update for Maps, get excited about Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, hope about potential 3rd party outsourcing, and gush over all of the Villainous content coming. Community Pages: Character Sheet in Maps [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkgV9pLPNuQ]; Ravenloft Ultimate Bundle [https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/CBR4VNLFT?utm_source=ddb_email&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=2026_ravenloft_04_13_2026&utm_content=email&utm_term=preorder]; Ravenloft Digital and Physical [https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/root/D6015000?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=ddb_email&utm_campaign=2026_ravenloft_04_13_2026&utm_content=email&utm_term=preorder&pid=DB6015000]; D&D scaling up as a franchise [https://www.polygon.com/dnd-dungeons-dragons-third-party-content-outsourcing/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=69dd598d3ac5f60001f327d0&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky]; Bringing back the Book of Vile Darkness [https://dungeonsanddragonsfan.com/new-book-of-vile-darkness-sourcebook/]; D&D Beyond Book of Vile Darkness [https://www.dndbeyond.com/magic-items/9228364-book-of-vile-darkness]; Designer Insights from Unearthed Arcana: Villainous Options [https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2150-designer-insights-from-unearthed-arcana-villainous]; Villainous Options Unearthed Arcana [https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/villainous-options/VRQr4YbETAgmpWRj/UA2026-VillainousOptions.pdf]; Villainous Options survey [https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8768334/D-D-UA-2026-Villainous-Options]; Neon Odyssey cinematic trailer [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxZXjHZ45t0]. Socials: Discord [https://discord.gg/zmxGKpkGmH]; Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/dndiscussions.bsky.social]; Ryan’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tbkzord.bsky.social]; Ben’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/benbumhoffer.bsky.social]

Episode 153 – Modules, Quick Builder, and Meta Gaming

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben look forward to the recent module announcement, play with the new character quick builder, and discuss various levels of meta gaming. Community Pages: D&D Modules announcement [https://dungeonsanddragonsfan.com/new-dnd-modules/]; The announcement of an upcoming announcement at Gen Con [https://www.enworld.org/threads/dungeons-dragons-will-announce-new-products-at-gen-con-modules-returning-to-game.718430/]; Wes Schneider is the Product Lead for Ravenloft [https://www.enworld.org/threads/wes-schneider-is-the-product-lead-for-ravenloft-the-horrors-within.718478/]; Character Quickbuilder deep dive [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx0BwdXQ-vk&t=1s]; Behind the Screen Quickbuilder post [https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2135-behind-the-screen-the-new-quickbuilder-and-future]; Dungeon Dudes Youtube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@DungeonDudes]. Socials: Discord [https://discord.gg/zmxGKpkGmH]; Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/dndiscussions.bsky.social]; Ryan’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tbkzord.bsky.social]; Ben’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/benbumhoffer.bsky.social]

Episode 152 – The Roadmap and One-on-One RP

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben look at the course plotted on the 2026 roadmap, then discuss different ways to incorporate one-on-one RP. Community Pages: D&D 2026 Calendar Release [https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2136-d-d-2026-calendar-release]; Q2 2026 Partnered Content Release Schedule [https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/2139-q2-2026-partnered-content-release-schedule]; Dungeons and Dragons State of the Game [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlHSJ9CtE5g]; Sneak Peek to D&D’s new books [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RotZbO8l4VQ]; Kickstarter: Big Bads: Most Wanted [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/big-bads-2?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-2-tag&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ=]; Legends of Vox Machina Season 4 Release date teaser [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsQpzqHYvnk]. Socials: Discord [https://discord.gg/zmxGKpkGmH]; Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/dndiscussions.bsky.social]; Ryan’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/tbkzord.bsky.social]; Ben’s Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/benbumhoffer.bsky.social]