What’s this? An extra episode?! As a treat to mark reaching 200 eps we sat down with none other than James Jacobs, Creative Director at Paizo. James was one of the architects of the Age of Worms and we talk about how that adventure was conceived and produced and the history of the Adventure Path as a format in general. Plus other random ttrpg relat…

Parker is about to plunge into a pit of green slime! Will he be dissolved? Or will Oort spare him? Find out in Part the Oneth of our 200th episode!Af Dungeons & Dragons

At last, it’s time for Buggie-go-bash. Or is it?Af Dungeons & Dragons

You can’t beat a good ol’ fashioned D&D dungeon trap. Or can you? Scaly O’Toole is about to find out!Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers head to the Undercity on the hunt for Charlgar the Hill Giant Chief.Af Dungeons & Dragons

With the dominated Tony Crostini as their spokesperson, the Slayers try to win the giants over to their side. Can they gain access to the Citadel’s secret vault?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Burple has broken cover. The Slayers have lost their invisibility. Can they enchant one of the giant guardians? And can Uncle Buggie resist the temptation to start a fight?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Invisible and silent, the Slayers explore the Citadel. On the plus side, its giant guardians have no idea where they are. On the minus side, neither do our heroes. Can they infiltrate without bumping into each other? And what is going on with Buggie?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Let’s play Mishap! The Slayers have ‘pulled a Burple’ on their Teleport roll, now the DM will decide their fate. Will the Blue Dice of Power come to their rescue? Or will they find themselves plunging into the Rift Canyon?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have found an unlikely ally. Will Talabir’s information propel them towards their goal? Or will they stand around for a whole episode, unable to make a decision?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have teleported to the war-torn city of Kongen Thulnir in the hunt for Dragotha’s phylactery. Can they find anything of value in the rubble? Can they avoid marauding dragons and vigilant giants? Link to new map. Link to isometric citadel map.Af Dungeons & Dragons

We begin Book 10 of the Age of Worms – Kings of the Rift! The Slayers have returned to a rainy Tilagos Island from their adventures in the past. It is time to visit Marcus Doombringer before pushing on with their quest to confound Dragotha and his plans.Af Dungeons & Dragons

Uncle Buggie is under attack from a weird giant bony thing. Can the Slayers hold off the forces of Kyuss for long enough for the druids to escape? More importantly, can they finish Book 9 so we can all move on to something else?Af Dungeons & Dragons

We deal with some mail, then the Slayers must continue their combat against the Forces of Evil™. Can Paul get through an entire combat without malfunctioning?* Can Burple avoid making a catastrophic miscalculation?* The defence of the druids continues! *no *also, no Link to mapAf Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have drunk from the Fountain of Dreams and have been whisked away to another reality. But where? And when?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers are short a feather. Can they steal it off Darl’s gang? Or will they have to go mountaineering?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Darl has disappeared. Can the Slayers seize the feather from the Efreet before his gang make their escape? WARNING: Contains painfully extensive scenes of logistical planning that some readers may find offensive.Af Dungeons & Dragons

Can the Slayers hold on to the Golden Belt? Come to think of it, can they hold on to their internal organs? Better yet, can they seize the Living Feather of the Roc King? The fight against Darl Quethos and his gang continues!Af Dungeons & Dragons

Darl Quethos demands the Slayers hand over the Golden Belt. Will they comply? Or will there be a bad-tempered combat packed with rules arguments? Take a wild guess.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers are locked in a struggle to the death with the Thornvale Nightmare. Can Scaly survive the sickly green disintegration beam? Can Buggie avoid being swallowed whole? Can Burple crawl to the nuclear detonator?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have found the Thornvale Nightmare. Can they survive its deadly cone of super-heated Steve?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Wreathed in steam, something huge and unhappy awaits the Slayers in the darkness of the cave. Have they found the Thornvale Nightmare? The Elders as vikings can be found on Twix, here.Af Dungeons & Dragons

Have the Slayers claimed the Golden Belt? Have they completed the second Task of Tilagos? And if they have, what next?Af Dungeons & Dragons

They have negotiated, fought, fled, fought again, fled again, negotiated again. Can the Slayers finally (finally!) claim the Golden Belt of Krathanos?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Scaly, Parker and Uncle Buggie take a trip to the Shadow World. But will they all make it back? And will all the players make it back from the broom cupboard? Krathanos does some more shouting.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers flee so far from Krathanos, the DM has to add in extra map to accommodate their cowardice. There is some re-grouping and re-thinking. Briefly, we lose a monkey.Af Dungeons & Dragons

We chat with AJ from the Adventurer’s Anonymous podcast and then it’s back to the inaction. The Slayers are in trouble. Will they make good their escape? Or just talk about it while things get worse?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The gang talk Dragonmeet and Christmas in an effort to avoid having to save vs. the imminent Meteor Swarm. The singed remnants of the Slayers must then face Krathanos’ giant ape guardians!Af Dungeons & Dragons

A reader emails in to take us all to task, then it is back to Tilagos Island, where the Slayers must face the wrath of Krathanos and his gargoyle attendants.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have silenced the Doomshroud’s mournful song, and thus completed the first of the Four Tasks of Tilagos. Which challenge should they turn to next? And how will they get there?Af Dungeons & Dragons

We return to the Droomshroud for more forest-based fun. The Slayers are in trouble. Can they prevail over the Big Evil Tree and its arboreal guardians? Or will we have to come back again next week? Please, please can this be the end of it. And joining us for a chat this week is Willow … Continue reading Episode 171 – Underneath the Tree →…

We answer some more reader questions before jumping back into the action in the Doomshroud forest. Can the Slayers survive the dread wail of their arboreal nemesis? And Jack, here is the Age of Worms conversion we mention.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Elders often struggle with story and plot so we got together to talk all things Age of Worms: Kyuss, Prophecies, Wind Dukes, The Ebon Triad, all that. And what is Cuthbert up to? SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains mildly interesting revelations about events leading up to and including episode 163. So if you are … Continue reading Bonus Episod…

We deal with some readers’ questions and then it is back to the Doomshroud forest for a masterclass in intra-party bickering from the Slayers! Alison, here are your chillies.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers cash in their crystals. What awaits them through the Portal of Storms, apart from Semaphore Man and a talking rat?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers are after green crystals, but a gaggle of angry ropers stand in their way. Can Parker survive their tendrily attentions?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Parker is attacked by a tree. 🌳Af Dungeons & Dragons

It’s time for a bit of pirate radio as the Slayers make a deal with Grog-Spit and his crew! But what dangers and opportunities await them in the maze? Can they find a way to the mysterious Library of Last Resort?Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have reached the storm-wracked Tilagos island, and are under attack! It is, at last, time to roll for initiative as homing arrows snake out of the darkness of the interior. Plus, we talk to Derrick from the How Not to DM podcast about the show, his weird chicken-wing ruleset, and his gaming history. … Continue reading Episode 164 – Shor…

We begin Book 9 of the Age of Worms – The Library of Last Resort! The Slayers consult Lashonna, pick up their shopping, and embark on a new adventure!Af Dungeons & Dragons

Is it time for the dessert trollley? There are contests of song, boast and intestinal fortitude as Zeech’s banquet slides towards its shambolic conclusion.Af Dungeons & Dragons

Zeech’s party continues with cockatrice combats, skull-bowling and an all-too-familiar appetiser!Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers are at Zeech’s Palace for his Grand Gala! An evening of roleplaytainment and strange entertainments is in store. Can the DM come up with enough voices for the guests? Can the players remember why they are there? Can Buggy find someone to attack? All will be revealed!Af Dungeons & Dragons

The orrery has chirped into life, the Slayers are surrounded by the whirling cosmos, and the Great Eye of Tonge awaits their three questions. To be honest, the Great Eye of Tonge might as well make a cup of tea and get comfortable, because they are going to be a while.Af Dungeons & Dragons

The Slayers have leaped into the magic mirror to escape Mother Maggot. And as they drift between the dimensions, they feel the Blessing of Oort. It’s time to level up!Af Dungeons & Dragons

Burple is down. The Wall of Force is down. The Slayers are exposed to the eldritch song of the Evil Choirboy™. Can the scary Jester make them see the funny side?Af Dungeons & Dragons

Burple, Parker and Sessions may well get fooled again as they face the horrors of the evil jester. But is an ally waiting in the wings?Af Dungeons & Dragons

That’s enough of Buggie. We rejoin Burple, Parker and Sessions in their desperate search for a cure for their parasitic greebly infection. But first, can they survive the scary undead choirboy? This ep comes to you in association with Two Monsters Rolling Dice, promo at the end of the show and you can find out … Continue reading Episode 155 – The B…

Forget Stallone and Schwarzenegger. So much for Freeman and Robbins. When it comes to prison breaks, you need iBuggie and Cheeseman. Maybe.Af Dungeons & Dragons

Uncle Buggie finds himself at a surprise family reunion, and makes a new friend. Plus, we talk to friend of the show Mike Hibbert about his new novel, The Warlock at Ridge Valley. Find out more here.Af Dungeons & Dragons