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Death of a Morza — Dragon Empire Prep Session 79
#874
Today at 6:20 AM
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGsBlorb, RPGs, and You — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#873
Last Monday at 6:18 AM
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:15 Sly Flourish News: Moving Steps Forward, Improvising Daggerheart Monsters and Encounters 00:04:43 Sly Flourish News: Pre-Orders for Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster 00:07:09 Sly Flourish News: Attendance at PAGE4 and Gamehole Con 00:08:17 Patreon Spotlight: Talk Show and Patreon Q&A Database 00:11:28 Kickstarter Spotlight: Hellbinder's Guide to Harvesting and Crafting for Shadowdark 00:14:51 D&D & RPG News: Interview with Free League's CEO on Mastering Dungeons 00:17:20 Commentary: Elmcat on the larger RPG Punditry getting In the way of our games 00:27:09 Commentary: Blorb, RPGs, and You 00:48:11 DM...Death of a Morza — Dragon Empire Prep Session 78
#871
08/28/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGsDo You Trust WOTC? — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#872
08/24/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:01 Sly Flourish News: High Value Tips, Move Steps Forward 00:03:15 Sly Flourish News: Preorders for Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Are Open 00:06:15 Sly Flourish News: Blood of the Primordials 00:20:34 Kickstarter Spotlight: Crows by James Introcaso 00:29:30 Commentary: Do You Trust WOTC? 01:01:45 DM Tip: Fail Forward on a TPK 01:06:46 Patreon Question: is Daggerheart's License an OGL-level event? Links Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Subscribe to the Sly Flourish RSS Feed Subscribe...Lashmaraq — Dragon Empire Prep Session 77
#869
08/21/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGsInto the Odd — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#870
08/17/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:01 Sly Flourish News: Lightning Rods in 5e, High Value Tricks 00:03:26 Sly Flourish News: Mike at Gamehole Con and PAGE 4 00:06:43 D&D & RPG News: Inkwell Ideas's NPC Face Cards on Bundle of Holding 00:09:21 D&D & RPG News: Adam Bradford on Mastering Dungeons 00:12:37 D&D & RPG News: Mike Mearls on the Sad Story of Challenge Ratings 00:21:01 Product Spotlight: Into the Odd by Chris McDowall 00:48:05 DM Tip: Layering Locations 00:57:06 Patreon Question: Managing Months of Downtime 01:00:59 Patreon Question: Managing Mysteries with Secrets and Clues Links ...The Aberrant Sewers — Dragon Empire Prep Session 76
#868
08/14/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Back Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster on Kickstarter Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchMore Gencon Thoughts — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#867
08/10/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:31 Sly Flourish News: Other Stuff in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster, Types of Lightning Rods 00:07:28 Sly Flourish News: All SF Products now in Markdown 00:12:20 D&D & RPG News: New 13th Age Products Coming 00:13:53 D&D & RPG News: ENNIE 2026 Winners Announced 00:20:32 D&D & RPG News: How Long Have People Played D&D? 00:25:31 D&D & RPG News: Poll on Gencon D&D Products 00:35:49 Commentary: More Thoughts on Gencon 2026 D&D Announcements. 00:41:57 DM Tip: Two Goldilockses and Six Beds 01:04:36 Patreon Question: Prep Between Sessions...Ruins of Numera — Dragon Empire Prep Session 75
#866
08/07/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Back Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster on Kickstarter Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchStar Wars in D&D — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#865
08/03/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:46 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Final Days — Articles and Appearances 00:03:50 Kickstarter Spotlight: Plate Mail Games Audio Tracks for your RPG 00:05:19 D&D & RPG News: Big Gencon News 00:06:24 D&D & RPG News: World of Warcraft and D&D 00:11:23 D&D & RPG News: Dark Sun 00:16:01 D&D & RPG News: Greyhawk Crown of the Witch Queen 00:19:54 D&D & RPG News: Star Wars D&D 00:22:44 Commentary: Universes Beyond is a Burned Brand 00:27:41 D&D & RPG News: Partnerships for FR, Ravenloft, and Eberron 00:30:54 Co...Nerazi Stormclaw – Dragon Empire Prep Session 74
#863
07/31/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Back Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster on Kickstarter Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchThe Lazy GM's Toolbox — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#864
07/27/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:27 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Continues 00:03:15 Sly Flourish News: Adventure Types and the Lazy GM Toolkit 00:05:00 Sly Flourish News: Signed SF Books at Inkwell Ideas at Gencon Booth 150 and Rock and Roar samples 00:06:36 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy GM Interview and Mentions 00:08:24 D&D & RPG News: Ship of the Dead with Bob, Grace, and Ginny Di 00:10:09 D&D & RPG News: Free Core20 Adventure and Playtest Rules 00:11:16 Kickstarter Spotlight: Doom—Dust of the Disintegrator 00:14:04 Commentary: Gencon ne...Temple of V'ashra – Dragon Empire Prep Session 73
#861
07/24/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchAdventure Types — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#862
07/20/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:32 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Game Master Articles 00:03:22 Patreon Spotlight: Reading Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Chapters Aloud 00:04:48 Sly Flourish News: Mike on Lots of Podcasts and Videos 00:14:48 D&D & RPG News: Throne and Bones Bundle of Holding 00:15:37 Product Spotlight: Nimble Action Tracker 00:16:36 Kickstarter Spotlight: Limithron's Pirate Map Collection for Pirate Borg 00:19:04 Kickstarter Spotlight: Fingertip Isles by Jeff Stevens 00:19:59 Kickstarter Spotlight: Attack the Light — Avenge the White Mare 00:21:59 D&D & RPG News: Perkins, Stephens, Thompson on Star Wars Saga Ed...Hunting Lashmaraq – Dragon Empire Prep Session 72
#860
07/17/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
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#859
07/13/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:15 Sly Flourish News: Rise Kickstarter, Expanding Eight Steps, Lazy Campaigns 00:04:07 Sly Flourish News: Reddit AMA for Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster 00:06:35 Sly Flourish News: Mike on Mastering Dungeons, Tome Show, and Polygon 00:09:13 D&D & RPG News: ENNIE Voting Underway 00:10:08 Kickstarter Spotlight: Exalted Funeral ENNIE Award Titles Backerkit Campaign 00:11:58 Kickstarter Spotlight: En5der Magazine Annual Hardcover from EN World Publishing 00:14:05 D&D & RPG News: Massive D&D Convention Building at Gencon 00:20:15 D&D & RPG News: Arcana Unleashed Deadfall for 11th to 20th...Jabir al Seki – Dragon Empire Prep Session 71
#858
07/10/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchExpanding Each of the Eight Steps — Lazy RPG Talk Show
#857
07/06/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:03 Sly Flourish News: Five Scenes, Expanding the Eight Steps 00:03:17 Sly Flourish News: Mike on What Would the Smart Party Do Podcast 00:05:09 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Is Live 00:07:19 D&D & RPG News: 2026 ENNIES Nominations 00:12:45 Kickstarter Spotlight: Ereb Altor 00:15:12 Commentary: Expanding Each of the Eight Steps 00:41:15 DM Tip: Timing Your Sessions 00:51:51 Patreon Question: Building Worlds for Spelljammer 00:56:14 Patreon Question: Adding Cool Effects to Monuments Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Kickstarter Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly...Jabir al Seki – Dragon Empire Prep Session 70
#856
07/03/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchD&D Has Been Incomplete for 52 Years and That's Good Actually – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#855
06/29/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:02 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster in One Week 00:02:22 Sly Flourish News: Make Monsters Unique, Five Scenes 00:04:12 Patreon Spotlight: Blood of the Primordials 00:07:15 D&D & RPG News: New Dyson Maps Available 00:12:38 Commentary: D&D Has Been Incomplete for 52 Years and That's Good Actually 00:33:12 DM Tip: Clocks Versus Skill Challenges 00:44:23 Sly Flourish News: Adventure Types in Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster 00:53:52 Patreon Question: Running Short Games 00:58:16 Patreon Question: Feeling Nervous Before a Game Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Visit...Daggerheart Review
#854
06/26/2026
Mike Reviews Daggerheart!
Contents 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:30 My Experience Running Daggerheart 00:03:13 Disclaimer 00:03:53 My Goal for This Review 00:04:56 30-second Review 00:09:01 A Kitchen Sink RPG 00:22:20 Things I Love 00:27:15 Things I Didn't Love 00:35:00 Encounter Building 00:45:15 Solutions and House Rules 00:53:10 Final Thoughts Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Daggerheart Daggerheart System Reference DocumentNimble First Thoughts – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#853
06/22/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:58 Sly Flourish News: Rise Kickstarter, Single Target Number, Make Monsters Unique, Blood of the Primordials 00:06:56 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Sample Walkthrough 00:17:29 Commentary: Nimble RPG First Thoughts 00:36:29 DM Tip: What Is a Lazy Gamemaster? 00:48:03 Patreon Question: Handling Persuasion Checks 00:53:53 Patreon Question: Light-weight OSR versus Crunchier new RPGs for Campaigns 00:59:29 Patreon Question: Running City of Arches After Heroes of the Borderlands Links Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster! Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish...Mindsplinter – Dragon Empire Prep Session 69
#852
06/19/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchThese RPG Publishers are Killing It – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#851
06/15/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:01 Sly Flourish News: Single Target Number, Top Tips Chapter Read Aloud, Trying Lots of New Systems 00:08:46 D&D & RPG News: Dungeonomicon Bundle of Holding 00:10:03 Kickstarter Spotlight: Machine of Bone and Blood Kickstarter 00:13:24 D&D & RPG News: Layoffs at Paizo 00:19:26 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Game Master FAQ 00:33:51 Commentary: RPG Publishers Who Are Killing It 00:44:33 DM Tip: Go Around the Table 00:49:02 Patreon Question: Prepping for Daggerheart 00:53:35 Patreon Question: Static Damage for Shadowdark Links Visit Sly Flourish Subscribe to the Sly...The Risen of Mot – Dragon Empire Prep Session 68
#850
06/12/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
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#849
06/08/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:58 Sly Flourish News: Defending Out of the Fun, Rolling for Targets, 1d4 Con, Finished Dragonbane, Started Nimble 00:07:10 Sly Flourish News: Order now Before New EU Taxes 00:08:55 D&D & RPG News: Dyson Logos Bundle of Holding 00:11:06 D&D & RPG News: Free League Humble Bundle 00:12:21 D&D & RPG News: Dyson Logos Bundle of Holding 00:13:19 Kickstarter Spotlight: Book of Unnumbered Worlds by Kevin Crawford 00:15:32 D&D & RPG News: Merry Mushman Knock Sale with US Shipping 00:17:18 Sly Flourish News: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Coming...Ceruleus the Clockwork Dragon – Dragon Empire Prep Session 67
#847
05/29/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchThe Wish Thief and Chases – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#848
05/25/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:00:40 Sly Flourish News: Draw Small Maps, Defending Out of the Fun 00:04:24 Sly Flourish News: Grand Lift of Depths Forgotten 00:06:42 Sly Flourish News: Secret Project Preview Done 00:10:22 D&D & RPG News: EZD6 Bundle of Holding 00:12:14 Commentary: Why Are Popular Games Complicated and Slow? 00:16:48 Kickstarter Spotlight: Dwarven Forge Caverns Reforged 00:23:11 D&D & RPG News: Green Ronin Physical Books On Sale 00:27:45 Commentary: The Wish Thief for Daggerheart and Chases 00:48:30 DM Tip: Write For Yourself 00:56:56 Patreon Question: Run OSR Style Games with 5e 01:03:23 Patreon Question...Moldheim – Dragon Empire Prep Session 66
#846
05/22/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchMy Favorite RPG – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#845
05/18/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:00 Sly Flourish News: RPG Tags, Draw Small Maps 00:03:14 Commentary: Pronouncing Melnibone 00:04:12 Kickstarter Spotlight: Spawns of the Mind Renderer 00:09:40 Commentary: Why Dungeon Crawler Carl and Neon Odyssey are So Popular 00:19:50 D&D & RPG News: Patchwork Paladin on Dolmenwood Experiences 00:23:13 D&D & RPG News: Bob World Builder Survey on Favorite RPG 00:27:00 Commentary: My Favorite RPG 00:39:18 Patreon Spotlight: Grand Lift of Depths Forgotten 00:44:11 DM Tip: Greed, Heroism, and Wonder 00:51:57 Patreon Question: Monster Vulnerabilities as Puzzles 00:57:17 Patreon Question: 13th Age and Daggerheart as Narrative Games 01:03:25...D&D Beyond Drops – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#844
05/11/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
Contents 00:00:00 Show Start 00:01:05 Sly Flourish News: Quantum Ogres and the Eight Steps, Tagging RPGs, Secret Project Announcement Date 00:06:03 Kickstarter Spotlight: Demonic Grimoire for OSE 00:09:55 D&D & RPG News: Elric for 5e, DCC, and Dragonbane 00:13:19 Commentary: D&D Drops and Being a Good Steward of D&D 00:43:39 D&D & RPG News: Old Gus's Daggerheart Resource Document 00:48:00 Patreon Spotlight: Dyson Map Gallery Updated 00:50:12 DM Tip: Scenes and Situations 00:58:21 Patreon Question: Running Classic Adventures with 5e 01:03:34 Patreon Question: Strong Finishes for Strong Starts Links Visit Sly Flourish ...Putrescent Hestor – Dragon Empire Prep Session 65
#843
05/08/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchThoughts on the WOTC Magic Arena Union – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#842
05/04/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
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...Ossuary of Mot Part 2 – Dragon Empire Prep Session 64
#841
05/01/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchThe $140 Artificer Subclass – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#840
04/27/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
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 Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish...Ossuary of Mot – Dragon Empire Prep Session 63
#839
04/24/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
Visit the Sly Flourish Blogs Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs PDF SearchFighter Wizard Elf – Lazy RPG Talk Show
#838
04/20/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
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...Journey to Starhoof – Dragon Empire Prep Session 62
#837
04/10/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
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#836
04/06/2026
D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com
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 Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter ...The Death of Kal – Dragon Empire Prep Session 61
#834
04/03/2026
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.
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