In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss character creation that incorporates roleplay and mechanics with the setting of the campaign.  Topics include what makes a serious character, whether to go general utility or specialization, and how to pick from your stable of characters.  Also, we do some character creation on the fly with Let's Build Something! In the news segment, we take a look an article from screenrant.com about the likelihood of D&D 6e: https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-6th-edition-books-release-when-6e/ Other products and items discussed on the ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of house rules in your game.  Topics include potions as a bonus action, crit damage, and a review of multiple house rules.  Also, we play a game of Say It Ain't So! In the news segment, we take a look at the upcoming Foundation and Wheel of Time series, as well as the Dune movie: https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tv-plus-foundation-trailer-wont-stick-to-the-books-and-thats-good/ https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/2/22558071/amazons-wheel-of-time-show-is-finally-revealed-in-its-first-trailer https://www.thedailybeast.com ..read more

In this bonus episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we look back at another unreleased pilot episode.   Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com Listen to the Potomac RPG Podcast on: iTunes | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RadioPublic | TuneIn | Castbox And follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @potomacrpg Got a question for us?  E-mail us at questions@potomacrpg.com ★ Support this podcast ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of filler sessions when your group is missing a player or two.  Topics include how to use a filler before a plot climax, ideas for fillers between main story arcs, and skipping ahead during a filler to set up a great flashback.  Also, Matt tests out his SCP knowledge in Trivia Time! In the news segment, we take a look at some social encounters that work great in a filler session: https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-awesome-social-encounters-next-campaign/ Other products and items discussed on the show: Potoma ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of deadly monsters in your encounters.  Topics include slaying downed PC's, multipart monsters, and we review a homebrew enemy.  Also, we create some of our own monsters in Let's Build Something! In the news segment, we discuss gamerant's top ten deadliest high level monsters: https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-deadliest-high-level-monsters-ranked/ Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com Listen to the Potomac RPG ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, Sara hosts with special guests Ice & Mr. Valentine to discuss finding your authentic self through D&D.  Topics include quotas for representation, the LGBTQ+ hero, and expressing trans NPC's in authentic and meaningful ways.  Also, we have a Palate Cleanser to get to know our guests! In the news segment, we discuss the pulled art contest from D&D Beyond due to public criticism: https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/dnd-beyond- contest-pulled-due-to-backlash Mr. Valentine's art & social media links: https://www.youtube.com/chan ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss ways to keep your group from splintering or fading away.  Topics include protecting game day, keeping the momentum, and chaos at the table.  Also, Sara does a Hostile Takeover! In the news segment, we discuss WotC's change in formatting of adventures to more bite-sized bits: https://gizmodo.com/d-ds-lead-rule-designer-explains- why-actual-play-has-in-1847342631 Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com Listen to the Potomac RPG Podca ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the use of factions.  Topics include ways to use factions in your game, an opposing faction to druids, and what to do when players join separate factions.  Also, we create our own factions in Let's Build Something! In the news segment, we discuss the announcement of Fizban's Treasury of Dragons: https://www.ign.com/articles/dnd-fizban-treasury-dragons-reveal Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com Listen to the Potomac RPG Podcast ..read more

In this bonus episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we look back at our very first recording of the podcast.   Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com Listen to the Potomac RPG Podcast on: iTunes | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | RadioPublic | TuneIn | Castbox And follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @potomacrpg Got a question for us?  E-mail us at questions@potomacrpg.com ★ Support this podcast ..read more

In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the Mutants & Masterminds system.  Topics include house rules to make things easier for new players, ideas for a shadow manipulation hero, and how to avoid being a mega douche.  Also, we put Matt's knowledge to the test in Trivia Time!  In the news segment, we discuss the announcement of Marvel releasing a new TTRPG in Spring 2022: https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/captain-america-birthday-reads Other products and items discussed on the show: Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com Found Familiar - https ..read more