Monday, December 22, 2014

Go Ahead...Scratch That Itch!

Hey everyone and welcome back.  This week at Recounting Encounters, Derek, Craig and I talk about some of the ways players can scratch the itch for D&D during the holiday season.  

Enjoy and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Cheers.

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Recounting Encounters: DM Tips for 5th Edition

Hey everyone and welcome back.  This week at Recounting Encounters, Derek, Craig and I talk about some of the ways DMs can get the most of the new 5th edition D&D.  It's new and different than most other editions.  We have been playing it for awhile, so we thought we could help out the newcomers by giving some of the observations we experienced in our gameplay.

Cheers.

Listen HERE, or click the link below to hear the podcast.


Monday, December 1, 2014

Recounting Encounters: Etiquette at the Gaming Table

Have you ever been annoyed with some of the things that happen at the gaming table?  Have you ever wanted to tear someone to pieces for some of the stupid things they do?  Here is a little list of do's and don'ts to helping you diplomatically survive D&D.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Recounting Encounters: 10 Things that Affect Gameplay and how to Solve it.



This image pretty much sums it up.  This week, we talk about some of the ways players or even DM interpret rules and information and how to get out of the ensuing arguements to come.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Recounting Encounters: Adventurer's League Pilot Play



Hey everyone,

This week Derek, Craig and I talk about Adventurer's League Public Play Program and the first three adventures that started it all.  We go though some of the likes, gripes, and anything else we can think of regarding these three modules. Attention though, there may be spoilers for those of you who have not played them yet.

We tried to make it as general as possible, but sometimes these spoilers cannot be avoided. Sit back, relax and enjoy and most of all, have a blast!

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 10

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 9

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 8

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Friday, October 3, 2014

Recounting Encounters: 5th Edition Monster Manual Review



So this week at Recounting Encounters has been a busy week.  Not only did we get our regular podcast up and running, we also took the time to review the new Monster Manual which was realeased earlier this week on September 30th, 2014.  Craig, Derek and I take time to state what is good, bad and ugly about this new edition Monster Manual.  

Take a listen, it might surprise you.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 7

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 6

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 5

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 4

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 3

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 2

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Hoard of the Dragon Queen: Session 1

The new season and format of encounters is upon us.  Dungeons and Dragons have officially released their new edition and Derek, Craig and I are back to talk about what happened at our table during the week.  Join us as we readjust to the new rules, the new public play rules and the rise of the Dragon Cult.

We are back for another season of Adventurer's League.

Click HERE for the podcast, or click on the bar below.
  

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Dead in Thay: Season Evaluation

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!





THE END

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 12 Finale

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!




Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 11

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!





Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 10

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!





The Great Kingdom

In the podcast, we mention the kickstarter for the upcoming (hopefully) documentary 'The Great Kingdom'. They need backers and I hope they do meet their goal.  For more information click on the link below to go to the kickstarter and show your support for this upcoming work.  The kickstarter ends on July 20th, 2014.

Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/720223857/the-great-kingdom
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TGKFilm

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 9

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!





Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 8

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 7

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 6

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 5

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 4

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 3

Guess who?  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 2

Guess who!  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Dead in Thay: Session 1

Guess who!  The Red Wizards are back and madder than ever. Last season the heroes temporarily set back the wizards and now the big bad Reds are back at it.

It all started when a Red Wizard comes into town to tell the players of the nefarious scheme they have planned, elemental nodes and all.....

Listen as Derek, Craig, and I talk about what happened at the table, some of the pitfalls or glorious moments, and some of the stuff that did not go so well.

Dead in Thay, a 6th Level adventure for this season of Encounters.  Have a blast!!



Listen HERE!!!


Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session - Report Card

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why. Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle: but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no! Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 12 - The Finale

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why. Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle: but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no! Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 11

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why. Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle: but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no! Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 10

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why. Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle: but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no! Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 9

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why. Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle: but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no! Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 8

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why.  Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle:  but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no!  Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 7

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why.  Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle:  but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no!  Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 6

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why.  Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle:  but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no!  Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!


Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 5

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why.  Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle:  but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no!  Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!



Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Scourge of the Sword Coast: Session 4

We kick this season off in Daggerford, a smaller town of the Sword Coast where adventurers are drawn to the possibility of treasure and plunder.

Humanoids of all types have been more active in the area and no one knows why.  Recently you have heard rumours of confrontations with the Red Wizards of Thay up by Dragonspear Castle:  but that was all that they were...rumours.

The characters will travel almost anyplace, such as cities nearby such as Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate (oh no!  Not Baldur's Gate again.)

Join Derek, Craig and I on this roller coaster ride of adventure and scavenging as we talk about what happened at our table.




Click HERE to listen!