Episode 156 – Starter Packs, Drops, and RP talk

Episode 157 – Monte Cook Games with Charles and Tammie Ryan

[http://www.dndiscussions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dodecadragon-title-1024x1024.jpg] Ryan and Ben are joined by Charles and Tammie Ryan from Monte Cook Games to talk about the Cypher System, Monte Cook Games, and the joy of developing and playing games. Community Pages: Monte Cook Games [https://www.montecookgames.com/]; MCG Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/montecookgames.com]; MCG Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/montecookgames]; MCG Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/montecookgames/]; Jewel in the Sky Preorder [https://jewel-in-the-sky-a-monte-cook-megadungeon.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders]; Monte Cook Games Linktree [https://linktr.ee/montecookgames]. Monte Cook Games $10 coupon code*: 4EFXESKY-DnDiscussions 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] *The coupon can be used once per user and expires 05/20/2027

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]