https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curmudgeons-and-dragons--5749964enGamesCopyright jason portizohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a484677ae98c9357fbc384d944c1e570.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/curmudgeons-and-dragons--5749964Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:05:05 +0000jason portizojason portizocurmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.comThe party gathers at the round table to discuss your RPG horror stories, building interesting characters, and all things D&D! Join Jason, Josey, and Jim at the tavern for a pint of ale and share some stories!trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-speed-run-w-mike-cortese-rpg-horror-story--53909218[#113] Our final special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome another local NJ gamer, Mike Cortese, who brings us an epic horror story that stops at all the Bad Game Stations of the Cross.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Jason met Mike (and Jim!) on the NJ Dungeons & Dragons Facebook Group.
• The campaign Mike talked about used a Base 8 monetary system
• The Forgotten Realms calendar used 10-day weeks, I guess.
• Jim and Jason hate shopping sessions, but not everyone does (for some reason).

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53909218Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:00:01 +0000jason portizo[#113] Our final special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome another local NJ gamer, Mike Cortese, who brings us an epic horror story that stops at all the Bad Game...[#113] Our final special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome another local NJ gamer, Mike Cortese, who brings us an epic horror story that stops at all the Bad Game Stations of the Cross.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Jason met Mike (and Jim!) on the NJ Dungeons & Dragons Facebook Group.
• The campaign Mike talked about used a Base 8 monetary system
• The Forgotten Realms calendar used 10-day weeks, I guess.
• Jim and Jason hate shopping sessions, but not everyone does (for some reason).

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1903dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,horror,rpg,story,ttrpgtrue113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-bbeg-to-bff-with-mike-perrone-rpg-horror-story--53909215[#112] Another special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome NJ-local DM Mike Perrone.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Jason met Mike (and Jim!) on the NJ Dungeons & Dragons Facebook Group.
• Jason’s condolences notwithstanding, a whole lot of people play D&D via Roll20.
• “I don’t know if you’ve ever watched the CW show Supernatural?”
• Jim invoked weird fantasy author China Meilville as inspiration for one of his campaigns.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53909215Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:57:47 +0000jason portizo[#112] Another special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome NJ-local DM Mike Perrone. - You can visit https://www.thekeephobby.com/ whenever you’re in Central NJ. -...[#112] Another special LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason, Josey, and Jim welcome NJ-local DM Mike Perrone.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Jason met Mike (and Jim!) on the NJ Dungeons & Dragons Facebook Group.
• Jason’s condolences notwithstanding, a whole lot of people play D&D via Roll20.
• “I don’t know if you’ve ever watched the CW show Supernatural?”
• Jim invoked weird fantasy author China Meilville as inspiration for one of his campaigns.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1679dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,tabletop,ttrpgfalse112fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/111[#111] Another LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason and Jim welcome Tony Ingracia - or DMTony on the DND404 podcast - live and in person, as Josey joins us remotely.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s podcast is about 3 brand new players exploring D&D for the first time.
• Jason’s relentless stanning for NADDPOD continues.
• Crawfish head, lobster claws, boobs out. Must be Bilbdoolpoolp.
• The classic AD&D adventure Jim referenced is D2, Shrine of the Kuo-Toa.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53909214Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#111] Another LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason and Jim welcome Tony Ingracia - or DMTony on the DND404 podcast - live and in person, as Josey joins us remotely. - You can visit...[#111] Another LIVE episode recorded in the spacious gaming area of The Keep in Brick, NJ. This week, Jason and Jim welcome Tony Ingracia - or DMTony on the DND404 podcast - live and in person, as Josey joins us remotely.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s podcast is about 3 brand new players exploring D&D for the first time.
• Jason’s relentless stanning for NADDPOD continues.
• Crawfish head, lobster claws, boobs out. Must be Bilbdoolpoolp.
• The classic AD&D adventure Jim referenced is D2, Shrine of the Kuo-Toa.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1321dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,ttrpg,wholesomefalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strongest-heroes-on-the-planet-time-for-aliens--53909213[#110] In the second part of Jim and Jason’s LIVE conversation with Tony Bogan of The Keep Hobby Shop in Brick, NJ, we’re joined by Josey!

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s day job is running fishing and party charter boats on the Jersey shore.
• Tony invoked the classic Deities & Demigods AD&D Hardcover.
• Do you still have your favorite classic AD&D character’s sheet? Tony does!
• Tony designed The Keep’s logo before he signed the lease.
• You only wish your PC had a Castle like Zandar’s
• Tony kept that sheet, too!

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53909213Fri, 19 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#110] In the second part of Jim and Jason’s LIVE conversation with Tony Bogan of The Keep Hobby Shop in Brick, NJ, we’re joined by Josey! - You can visit https://www.thekeephobby.com/ whenever you’re in Central NJ. - Tony’s day job is...[#110] In the second part of Jim and Jason’s LIVE conversation with Tony Bogan of The Keep Hobby Shop in Brick, NJ, we’re joined by Josey!

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s day job is running fishing and party charter boats on the Jersey shore.
• Tony invoked the classic Deities & Demigods AD&D Hardcover.
• Do you still have your favorite classic AD&D character’s sheet? Tony does!
• Tony designed The Keep’s logo before he signed the lease.
• You only wish your PC had a Castle like Zandar’s
• Tony kept that sheet, too!

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1956false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-player-to-shop-owner-with-tony-bogan--53825269[#109] In our first C&D LIVE episode, Jim and Jason meet in person at Jason's FLGS The Keep in Brick, NJ to chat with owner Tony Bogan.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s day job is running fishing and party charter boats on the Jersey shore.
• Tony got his start with the Classic White Box of basic D&D.
• Role-playing and TCGs are widely popular in the military.
• If you were born after Y2K, modems are just history to you.
• Jason bragged about having a Funko Gelatinous Cube.
• Jason, was, in fact, the 11th most popular name for boys in 1984 when he was born, and in the Top Ten for most of the 80s.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com


Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53825269Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#109] In our first C&D LIVE episode, Jim and Jason meet in person at Jason's FLGS The Keep in Brick, NJ to chat with owner Tony Bogan. - You can visit https://www.thekeephobby.com/ whenever you’re in Central NJ. - Tony’s day job is...[#109] In our first C&D LIVE episode, Jim and Jason meet in person at Jason's FLGS The Keep in Brick, NJ to chat with owner Tony Bogan.

• You can visit The Keep whenever you’re in Central NJ.
• Tony’s day job is running fishing and party charter boats on the Jersey shore.
• Tony got his start with the Classic White Box of basic D&D.
• Role-playing and TCGs are widely popular in the military.
• If you were born after Y2K, modems are just history to you.
• Jason bragged about having a Funko Gelatinous Cube.
• Jason, was, in fact, the 11th most popular name for boys in 1984 when he was born, and in the Top Ten for most of the 80s.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com


Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>3669dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,flgsfalse109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/npcs-lie-rekindling-the-spark-and-you-re-not-eddie-brock-dmacademy-advice--53736324[#108] In this DMAdvice episode, Jason and Jim offer advice on how to get your players to trust your NPCs a little less, how to recapture the spark of role-play in a long-running campaign, and what to do about that guy who wants to be Venom in your first campaign.

• Read the original posts on gullible(?) PCs, static PCs, and overcooked PCs.
• Jim invoked the Quest Giver trope.
• Jason was lamenting he needed to learn to do a Scottish accent
• Jason reminded us he’s a superfan of Not Another D&D Podcast.
• If you want to play Venom, do it in a Marvel RPG, not D&D.
• Turns out Unicorn poachers are not the same as Unicorn hunters.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53736324Fri, 05 May 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#108] In this DMAdvice episode, Jason and Jim offer advice on how to get your players to trust your NPCs a little less, how to recapture the spark of role-play in a long-running campaign, and what to do about that guy who wants to be Venom in your...[#108] In this DMAdvice episode, Jason and Jim offer advice on how to get your players to trust your NPCs a little less, how to recapture the spark of role-play in a long-running campaign, and what to do about that guy who wants to be Venom in your first campaign.

• Read the original posts on gullible(?) PCs, static PCs, and overcooked PCs.
• Jim invoked the Quest Giver trope.
• Jason was lamenting he needed to learn to do a Scottish accent
• Jason reminded us he’s a superfan of Not Another D&D Podcast.
• If you want to play Venom, do it in a Marvel RPG, not D&D.
• Turns out Unicorn poachers are not the same as Unicorn hunters.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>1990advice,dm,dmacademy,dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeon,dungeons,masterfalse108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wotc-sics-pinktertons-on-youtuber--53673954[#107] In this special episode, Jason, Josey, and Jim discuss the deeply disturbing implications of D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast hiring the Pinkerton Agency, notorious extra-judicial corporate mercenaries, to enforce street dates for Magic cards.

• This Gizmodo article should fill you in on the basics of the original story.
• ‘The Pinkertons’ started as private bounty hunters on behalf of banks and railroads. They weren’t very good at it.
• They soon graduated from killing the family members of outlaws to killing the family members of Union organizers.
• That includes women and children.
• They are credibly believed to have destroyed evidence when ordered to testify before Congress.
• Nerds may know who they are because they sued Rockstar Games.
• They’re still actively engaged in Union-busting at the behest of companies like Amazon and Starbucks.
• As a 19th-century newspaper columnist put it so eloquently: “No man of refined sensibilities would enter the ranks as a hired Hessian of plutocracy, expecting to shoot down his brothers at the command of capital.”

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker (from a suggestion by Greg Genovas)Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53673954Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#107] In this special episode, Jason, Josey, and Jim discuss the deeply disturbing implications of D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast hiring the Pinkerton Agency, notorious extra-judicial corporate mercenaries, to enforce street dates for Magic...[#107] In this special episode, Jason, Josey, and Jim discuss the deeply disturbing implications of D&D publisher Wizards of the Coast hiring the Pinkerton Agency, notorious extra-judicial corporate mercenaries, to enforce street dates for Magic cards.

• This Gizmodo article should fill you in on the basics of the original story.
• ‘The Pinkertons’ started as private bounty hunters on behalf of banks and railroads. They weren’t very good at it.
• They soon graduated from killing the family members of outlaws to killing the family members of Union organizers.
• That includes women and children.
• They are credibly believed to have destroyed evidence when ordered to testify before Congress.
• Nerds may know who they are because they sued Rockstar Games.
• They’re still actively engaged in Union-busting at the behest of companies like Amazon and Starbucks.
• As a 19th-century newspaper columnist put it so eloquently: “No man of refined sensibilities would enter the ranks as a hired Hessian of plutocracy, expecting to shoot down his brothers at the command of capital.”

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker (from a suggestion by Greg Genovas)Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>2593dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,oldschoolmtg,pinkertons,wotcfalse107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dmpc-brickwalls-game-so-bad-even-the-bbeg-gets-tired-of-waiting-rpg-horror-story--53537594[#106] Another Horror Story episode with Jason and Josey. This week, the tale of a petulant DM for whom it was her way or the highway.

• Read the original post and comments.
• Josey mentioned Jim’s aversion to home-brewed Fantasy Heartbreakers.
• No one likes Daylight Savings Time.
• Seriously, steer clear of DMPCs.
• Jason pointed out that adversity is unpleasant.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53537594Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#106] Another Horror Story episode with Jason and Josey. This week, the tale of a petulant DM for whom it was her way or the highway. - Read the...[#106] Another Horror Story episode with Jason and Josey. This week, the tale of a petulant DM for whom it was her way or the highway.

• Read the original post and comments.
• Josey mentioned Jim’s aversion to home-brewed Fantasy Heartbreakers.
• No one likes Daylight Savings Time.
• Seriously, steer clear of DMPCs.
• Jason pointed out that adversity is unpleasant.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>869false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-misses-the-clues-commits-war-crime-rpg-horror-story--53537588[#105] In this Horror Story episode Jason and Josey bring us a tale of Sci-Fi miscommunication.
CW: Violence against children is discussed in this episode.

• Read the original post and comments.
• Jason mentioned that Joey would soon be returning to Study Hell.
• The game in question was the classic SF RPG Traveller, which has gone through as many versions as D&D since its original release.
• Jason is right, War IS Hell.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53537588Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:14:24 +0000jason portizo[#105] In this Horror Story episode Jason and Josey bring us a tale of Sci-Fi miscommunication. CW: Violence against children is discussed in this episode. - Read the...[#105] In this Horror Story episode Jason and Josey bring us a tale of Sci-Fi miscommunication.
CW: Violence against children is discussed in this episode.

• Read the original post and comments.
• Jason mentioned that Joey would soon be returning to Study Hell.
• The game in question was the classic SF RPG Traveller, which has gone through as many versions as D&D since its original release.
• Jason is right, War IS Hell.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>817false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jason-s-8-favorite-web-apps--53464265[#104] This month, we’re doing a series of DM Tips in list form. This week, Jason steps up with a handful of web apps to help you manage your games.

• DNDBeyond is the gold standard for managing characters online, it’s official, and there’s a very robust FREE tier for players in your campaign. This is the Chrome extension that Jason recommends to add additional bells and whistles.
• Improved Initiative is an app for browser and mobile to track exactly what you think.
• For character models you can turn into portraits and even custom miniatures, there’s HeroForge and TitanCraft
• For a no-frills but free Virtual Tabletop, Owlbear Rodeo is basically in continuous development, getting better with each update.
• Fast Character can whip up a playable 5e character in just a few seconds for a late-arriving player or setting up one-shots. Here’s a PDF of the PC Jason and Jim whipped up and here's the Race/Class Dice Jason mentioned
• Dungeon Alchemist produces really good usable maps, including motion-enhanced versions.
• If you play over Zoom, Fathom Notetaker can really enhance your notes

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53464265Fri, 07 Apr 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#104] This month, we’re doing a series of DM Tips in list form. This week, Jason steps up with a handful of web apps to help you manage your games. - https://www.dndbeyond.com/ is the gold standard for managing characters online, it’s official, and...[#104] This month, we’re doing a series of DM Tips in list form. This week, Jason steps up with a handful of web apps to help you manage your games.

• DNDBeyond is the gold standard for managing characters online, it’s official, and there’s a very robust FREE tier for players in your campaign. This is the Chrome extension that Jason recommends to add additional bells and whistles.
• Improved Initiative is an app for browser and mobile to track exactly what you think.
• For character models you can turn into portraits and even custom miniatures, there’s HeroForge and TitanCraft
• For a no-frills but free Virtual Tabletop, Owlbear Rodeo is basically in continuous development, getting better with each update.
• Fast Character can whip up a playable 5e character in just a few seconds for a late-arriving player or setting up one-shots. Here’s a PDF of the PC Jason and Jim whipped up and here's the Race/Class Dice Jason mentioned
• Dungeon Alchemist produces really good usable maps, including motion-enhanced versions.
• If you play over Zoom, Fathom Notetaker can really enhance your notes

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>2135dnd,dnd5e,dndbeyond,dragons,dungeons,heroforge,owlbear,titancraft,ttrpgfalse104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-tips-for-preparing-your-dnd-session--53395571

• There’s a lot of ways to take session notes, here’s a nice simple template from Sly Flourish.
• If you have the right fancy gaming table, you can actually leave it set up!
• A deluxe, high-end miniatures case can help keep everything neat.
• We never miss a chance to endorse The Monsters Know What They’re Doing.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53395571Fri, 31 Mar 2023 07:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#103] This month, we’re doing a series of DM Tips in list form. This week, Jim offers his take on the five things you can do in advance to improve your 5e sessions, in order of importance. - There’s a lot of ways to take session notes, here’s a nice...

• There’s a lot of ways to take session notes, here’s a nice simple template from Sly Flourish.
• If you have the right fancy gaming table, you can actually leave it set up!
• A deluxe, high-end miniatures case can help keep everything neat.
• We never miss a chance to endorse The Monsters Know What They’re Doing.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>1638critical,dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,mbmbam,naddpod,role,roleplaying,ttrpgfalse103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dueling-patrons-and-everyone-trying-to-open-a-door-dmacademy-advice-x--53325438 [#102] In this DM Advice segment, Jason and Jim offer their thoughts on dueling patrons, checking over and over, and our favorite "reverse metagaming"

• You can read the original posts on juggling warlock patrons, repeating skill checks, and reverse meta-gaming.
• Some patrons are better than others, at least according to our pals at CBR.
• We couldn’t tell you what to do if you had to open a safe in real life, but this guy can.
• PLase try to remember the bass player’s name.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53325438Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:20:50 +0000jason portizo[#102] In this DM Advice segment, Jason and Jim offer their thoughts on dueling patrons, checking over and over, and our favorite "reverse metagaming" - You can read the original posts on... [#102] In this DM Advice segment, Jason and Jim offer their thoughts on dueling patrons, checking over and over, and our favorite "reverse metagaming"

• You can read the original posts on juggling warlock patrons, repeating skill checks, and reverse meta-gaming.
• Some patrons are better than others, at least according to our pals at CBR.
• We couldn’t tell you what to do if you had to open a safe in real life, but this guy can.
• PLase try to remember the bass player’s name.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1670dmacademy,dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,ttrpgfalse102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/board-game-bait-and-switch-rpg-horror-story--53232754[#101] In this edition of Horror Stories, Jim, Jason, and Josey share the tale of the Board Game Night that would not be denied!

• Read the original story and comments
• In case you don’t know what Catan is.
• Josey was talking Bullshit.
• Roll20 is notoriously difficult to program in. Here’s the API.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo
Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53232754Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:01:56 +0000jason portizo[#101] In this edition of Horror Stories, Jim, Jason, and Josey share the tale of the Board Game Night that would not be denied! - Read the https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/10ge0m2/dm_bait_switches_dd_night_for_board_game_night/ and...[#101] In this edition of Horror Stories, Jim, Jason, and Josey share the tale of the Board Game Night that would not be denied!

• Read the original story and comments
• In case you don’t know what Catan is.
• Josey was talking Bullshit.
• Roll20 is notoriously difficult to program in. Here’s the API.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo
Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1015dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,horror,rpghorrorstories,rpghorrorstory,story,ttrpgtrue101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-spectacular--52885014[#100] It’s our 100th episode SPECTACULAR! THANK YOU, ADVENTURERS!

We’re taking a moment to look back and follow up with some of our favorite episodes, talk about where we’ve been, and a little about where we’re going.

Episodes we look back at and get updates on:

• OG C&D host Jack O’Connell came on to share an exclusive Wholesome Story with us!
• #01: Our very first Horror Stories Commentary
• #85: Wholesome Stories VI
• #87: DM Academy VII
• #95: Soul Coins and Safety Tools

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52885014Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#100] It’s our 100th episode SPECTACULAR! THANK YOU, ADVENTURERS! We’re taking a moment to look back and follow up with some of our favorite episodes, talk about where we’ve been, and a little about where we’re going. Episodes we look back at and...[#100] It’s our 100th episode SPECTACULAR! THANK YOU, ADVENTURERS!

We’re taking a moment to look back and follow up with some of our favorite episodes, talk about where we’ve been, and a little about where we’re going.

Episodes we look back at and get updates on:

• OG C&D host Jack O’Connell came on to share an exclusive Wholesome Story with us!
• #01: Our very first Horror Stories Commentary
• #85: Wholesome Stories VI
• #87: DM Academy VII
• #95: Soul Coins and Safety Tools

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2799false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rogue-plotted-their-demise-all-along-rpg-horror-story--52885012[#99] Josey returns from academia to grace us with her presence! Today’s horror story is about what happens when you don’t think through letting your PCs play chaotic evil and the Main Characters that can result.

AUDIOPHILE NOTE: Jason was so excited about the new microphone he bought just for this recording session that he didn’t notice it was pretty badly damaged and didn’t sound right. He fixed it with the best technology available but it’s not up to our standards. Sorry!

• Read along with us at the original reddit link
• It’s easy to play games like Oblivion and Fallout as a murder-hobo, but playing as a pacifist is the real challenge.
• Jason advised against going Full Tarantino.
• Chaotic Neutral has a variety of flavors.
• Check us out on TikTok!
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and Josey Diaz.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52885012Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#99] Josey returns from academia to grace us with her presence! Today’s horror story is about what happens when you don’t think through letting your PCs play chaotic evil and the Main Characters that can result. AUDIOPHILE NOTE: Jason was so excited...[#99] Josey returns from academia to grace us with her presence! Today’s horror story is about what happens when you don’t think through letting your PCs play chaotic evil and the Main Characters that can result.

AUDIOPHILE NOTE: Jason was so excited about the new microphone he bought just for this recording session that he didn’t notice it was pretty badly damaged and didn’t sound right. He fixed it with the best technology available but it’s not up to our standards. Sorry!

• Read along with us at the original reddit link
• It’s easy to play games like Oblivion and Fallout as a murder-hobo, but playing as a pacifist is the real challenge.
• Jason advised against going Full Tarantino.
• Chaotic Neutral has a variety of flavors.
• Check us out on TikTok!
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and Josey Diaz.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>1902false99fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/98 [#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons.

• Do you tell players about legendary resistance?
  • Here’s a great primer on how Legendary Resistance works from Halfling Hobbies.
• Running a game for kids. How?
  • The Magic School Bus started with a book series that was made into an animated TV show.
  • WotC has a ready-made selection of ready-to-play characters.
  • Jim suggested Strixhaven as an ideal open-table beginner game.
• How I discourage meta-gaming at my table
  • Jason mentioned Paradox Perfect and the AP he enjoyed from the 3 Black Halflings Podcast.
  • Jim mentioned Forged in the Dark RPGs.
  • The Avatar Legends RPG just shipped and should be in stores soon.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52490752Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons. -... [#98] Jason and Jim look to the Reddit mailbag to offer their advice to DMs in a variety of situations. This week: monster stat transparency, DMing for kids, and how to handle skill check pile-ons.

• Do you tell players about legendary resistance?
  • Here’s a great primer on how Legendary Resistance works from Halfling Hobbies.
• Running a game for kids. How?
  • The Magic School Bus started with a book series that was made into an animated TV show.
  • WotC has a ready-made selection of ready-to-play characters.
  • Jim suggested Strixhaven as an ideal open-table beginner game.
• How I discourage meta-gaming at my table
  • Jason mentioned Paradox Perfect and the AP he enjoyed from the 3 Black Halflings Podcast.
  • Jim mentioned Forged in the Dark RPGs.
  • The Avatar Legends RPG just shipped and should be in stores soon.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo.]]>2184dmacademy,dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,ttrpgfalse98fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/97[#97] We welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew for a Horror Story that asks whether becoming a cannibal who tortures and murders another PC makes you an asshole. Josey is off this week.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• The idea of DM Fiat goes back decades. Here’s a good rundown on Stack Exchange
• Jason invoked the classic Dreamcast RPG Shenmue.
• The 3.5 edition had a Hatred Domain for clerics, not imported into 5e.
• Gaslighting definitely means something different than what you think it does.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!

Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and Melissa Mayhew.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52490750Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#97] We welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew for a Horror Story that asks whether becoming a cannibal who tortures and murders another PC makes you an asshole. Josey is off this week. - Check out...[#97] We welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew for a Horror Story that asks whether becoming a cannibal who tortures and murders another PC makes you an asshole. Josey is off this week.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• The idea of DM Fiat goes back decades. Here’s a good rundown on Stack Exchange
• Jason invoked the classic Dreamcast RPG Shenmue.
• The 3.5 edition had a Hatred Domain for clerics, not imported into 5e.
• Gaslighting definitely means something different than what you think it does.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!

Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and Melissa Mayhew.
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1669false97fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/96[#96] This week, we welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew, a local musician and D&D player. Jason, Jim, and Melissa a Horror Story of playing an online game from grandma’s bathroom. Josey is off this week.

AUDIOPHILE NOTE: We did our best to clean up the little bit of echo we had during recording, but you may notice a bit of it here and there. Apologies in advance.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• You can find a wide range of paid (and apparently the occasional free) games at Start Playing.
• Definitely look into having a drag queen birthday party
• Jason mentioned NADDPOD, which is how the kids refer to Not Another D&D Podcast.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and special guest Melissa Mayhew
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52490749Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#96] This week, we welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew, a local musician and D&D player. Jason, Jim, and Melissa a Horror Story of playing an online game from grandma’s bathroom. Josey is off this week. AUDIOPHILE NOTE: We did our best to...[#96] This week, we welcome back special guest Melissa Mayhew, a local musician and D&D player. Jason, Jim, and Melissa a Horror Story of playing an online game from grandma’s bathroom. Josey is off this week.

AUDIOPHILE NOTE: We did our best to clean up the little bit of echo we had during recording, but you may notice a bit of it here and there. Apologies in advance.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• You can find a wide range of paid (and apparently the occasional free) games at Start Playing.
• Definitely look into having a drag queen birthday party
• Jason mentioned NADDPOD, which is how the kids refer to Not Another D&D Podcast.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and special guest Melissa Mayhew
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>685dnd,dnd5e,dragons,dungeons,rpghorrorstories,ttrpgfalse96fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/95[#95] Jason and Jim delve into the horror stories that can come up in Dungeons and Dragons, from the tales of players tasked with retrieving soul coins to the challenges of being a relationship with your DM. With their special guest, Melissa Mayhew, they discuss how to properly address and avoid these uncomfortable scenarios and the importance of setting ground rules, while also reminding us that horror stories can sometimes still have a happy ending.

• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• We referred back to Jim’s immortal tale of Flapjack the Mage.
• According to people who know what they’re talking about, you couldn’t actually ride a velociraptor.
• Soul Coins are a video game thing that actually made their way into 5th Edition.
• Please weigh in on whether Melissa’s situation was more of a quandary, a kerfuffle, or a dilemma.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!
Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and special guest Melissa Mayhew
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52490751Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#95] Jason and Jim delve into the horror stories that can come up in Dungeons and Dragons, from the tales of players tasked with retrieving soul coins to the challenges of being a relationship with your DM. With their special guest, Melissa Mayhew,...[#95] Jason and Jim delve into the horror stories that can come up in Dungeons and Dragons, from the tales of players tasked with retrieving soul coins to the challenges of being a relationship with your DM. With their special guest, Melissa Mayhew, they discuss how to properly address and avoid these uncomfortable scenarios and the importance of setting ground rules, while also reminding us that horror stories can sometimes still have a happy ending.

• Check out Melissa’s musical endeavors, Action Rabbit and Sour Candy Project.
• We referred back to Jim’s immortal tale of Flapjack the Mage.
• According to people who know what they’re talking about, you couldn’t actually ride a velociraptor.
• Soul Coins are a video game thing that actually made their way into 5th Edition.
• Please weigh in on whether Melissa’s situation was more of a quandary, a kerfuffle, or a dilemma.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every Friday, now with video!
Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube, too!
Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jim Crocker, and special guest Melissa Mayhew
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1169adventurers,dnd,horrorstory,rpg,tabletoprpgfalse95fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/94

• Read the original Civil War post.
• Read the unexpected guests post
• Read the chariots post
• There’s a long, rich history of killing your dad in dramatic fiction.
• Vecna is, technically, a God in 5th Edition, and as such has no official stat block.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes

And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52490748Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#94] Jim and Jason offer advice to DMs about civil wars, chariots, and a hybrid advice/horror story! - https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/zvfdhx/i_have_caused_a_civil_war_in_my_campaign_need_help/. -...

• Read the original Civil War post.
• Read the unexpected guests post
• Read the chariots post
• There’s a long, rich history of killing your dad in dramatic fiction.
• Vecna is, technically, a God in 5th Edition, and as such has no official stat block.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Check out other DMAcademy episodes

And the youtube, too!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>2153false94fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/93[#93] This week, Jim, with a horror story about how to ruin an otherwise-great game just by not shutting up when it’s over.

• You can read the original post and comments here.
• In case you need a primer on derivation.
• If there’s any way to bring Grigory Rasputin into your game, please do so.
• Here’s a walkthrough of the Assassin’s Creed Vatican Mission we kept talking about.
• If you’d like to become a demon hunter yourself, the Vatican offers a course.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every friday now with video!

Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube channel!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo
Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52408515Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#93] This week, Jim, with a horror story about how to ruin an otherwise-great game just by not shutting up when it’s over. - https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/yvxw4y/it_would_have_cost_you_nothing_to_keep_that_to/ - In case you...[#93] This week, Jim, with a horror story about how to ruin an otherwise-great game just by not shutting up when it’s over.

• You can read the original post and comments here.
• In case you need a primer on derivation.
• If there’s any way to bring Grigory Rasputin into your game, please do so.
• Here’s a walkthrough of the Assassin’s Creed Vatican Mission we kept talking about.
• If you’d like to become a demon hunter yourself, the Vatican offers a course.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

New episodes every friday now with video!

Check out our other episodes!
And the youtube channel!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker
Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo
Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>900false93fullhttp://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/92[#92] This week, Josey brings us a terrifying tale of a player who snapped for getting exactly what he deserved. CW: Brief, veiled description of in-game sexual assault.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Monks still aren’t at all necessarily religious in the same way clerics are, but it’s still complicated.
• We all agree on the greatness of Costco pizza.
• The connection between piracy and slavery is, of course, quite complicated.
• We talk a lot about Safety Tools, and how they will help prevent your game from ending up on this subreddit.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday!

Check out our other episodes!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker

Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52408506Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#92] This week, Josey brings us a terrifying tale of a player who snapped for getting exactly what he deserved. CW: Brief, veiled description of in-game sexual assault. - Check out...[#92] This week, Josey brings us a terrifying tale of a player who snapped for getting exactly what he deserved. CW: Brief, veiled description of in-game sexual assault.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Monks still aren’t at all necessarily religious in the same way clerics are, but it’s still complicated.
• We all agree on the greatness of Costco pizza.
• The connection between piracy and slavery is, of course, quite complicated.
• We talk a lot about Safety Tools, and how they will help prevent your game from ending up on this subreddit.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subreddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday!

Check out our other episodes!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker

Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>937false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuck-at-the-kids-table-rpg-horror-story--52292850[#91] Jason relates the tale of a grown-ass man unknowingly being invited to a game for teens.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Monks aren’t at all necessarily religious in the same way clerics are, but it’s complicated.
• The only thing worse than opening The Door in the Woods is not opening it.
• There are a lot of much better D&D Birthday Party ideas.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

Check out our other episodes!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker

Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52292850Fri, 06 Jan 2023 08:00:02 +0000jason portizo[#91] Jason relates the tale of a grown-ass man unknowingly being invited to a game for teens. - Check out the https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/yk1hfy/think_im_playing_with_a_group_of_adults_end_up_in/. - Monks aren’t at all...[#91] Jason relates the tale of a grown-ass man unknowingly being invited to a game for teens.

• Check out the original post and comments.
• Monks aren’t at all necessarily religious in the same way clerics are, but it’s complicated.
• The only thing worse than opening The Door in the Woods is not opening it.
• There are a lot of much better D&D Birthday Party ideas.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

Check out our other episodes!

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker

Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo

Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1366false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-don-t-think-you-re-going-to-stick-around-rpg-horror-story--52270353

Read the original post and comments.

For the business wonks, a report on commercial rents on Long Island. (Spoiler: They're really high!)

There's a long-running debate, amplified by the pandemic, about the ethics and best practices of charging for play space in stores. 

Check out more terrible RPG Horror Stories.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! 

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>e5b11475-4c5f-4154-8e85-e22c2cef5818Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#90] In this Horror Story, Jim delivers a tale of a store game that doesn't go so well. Josey is off this week. - https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/xzg2hn/we_dont_think_youre_going_to_stay/ - For the business wonks, a...

Read the original post and comments.

For the business wonks, a report on commercial rents on Long Island. (Spoiler: They're really high!)

There's a long-running debate, amplified by the pandemic, about the ethics and best practices of charging for play space in stores. 

Check out more terrible RPG Horror Stories.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! 

Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>729role-playing game rpg long islfalse90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-15-worst-dm-advice-ever-part-2-9-15--52270358

Read the original list of Bad Advice. 

We tackled the front half of the list in Episode 77.

Find out everything you could possibly want about the classic 90s RPG Dark Conspiracy.

Jim reminsiced about learning to play D&D with the classic Holmes Basic Set.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>97445581-f652-48db-96ff-688c00fd4258Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#89] We tackle the back half of the 15 WORST DM tips ever uttered. Spoiler: they pretty much earn that distinction honestly. Greg's computer is sadly toasted this week. - Read...

Read the original list of Bad Advice. 

We tackled the front half of the list in Episode 77.

Find out everything you could possibly want about the classic 90s RPG Dark Conspiracy.

Jim reminsiced about learning to play D&D with the classic Holmes Basic Set.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2544rpg role-playing game d20 d&d false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-thought-a-mile-was-1000-feet-rpg-horror-story--52270363

Read the original post.

Speaking of delightful, chek out this list of obsolete unites of measurement. 

Check here if you need more accurate conversions than those offered in our show .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>acc053c2-91f2-43f4-b854-b990620163c8Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:38:56 +0000jason portizo[#88] Jim delivers a charming Horror Short Story about some Imperial Entanglements. - https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/xoh15s/oh_i_thought_a_mile_is_a_thousand_feet/. - Speaking of delightful, chek out this list of...

Read the original post.

Speaking of delightful, chek out this list of obsolete unites of measurement. 

Check here if you need more accurate conversions than those offered in our show .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>651rpg role-playing game dm dungefalse88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/objection-r-dmacademy-advice-vii--52270365

Some people think that playing the exact plot of a classic film is a great idea, but that's just your opinion, man. 

Jim mentioned an Agon playset based on Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? 

We offer advice on how to handle the World's Worst Scout.

The actual designers are pretty clear on when you can use Passive skills.

There's a lot of leeway in how much involvement DMs should have in building PCs (esepcially backgrounds).

We game how a DM who wants an evil sorceror to use Subtle Spell in a way that will allow the PCs to discover him could do that.

One DM wants to know how to handle players who have decided that since they can't beat the BBEG in battle, they're going to try their luck in Court.

We take a very brief foray into the 'creative' use of spells.  

And finally, Josey has plenty to say about the wisdom of trying to do a 'funny' dress-fitting scene .

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>2d1ed0e4-0076-49fc-900f-32002b8cc362Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:27:47 +0000jason portizo[#87] It's a DM Advice Episode! We offer our takes on questions from the DMAcademy subreddit . Submit your own burning RPG questions to us for a future DM Advice segment. Everyone is here this week! - Some people think that playing the exact plot of...

Some people think that playing the exact plot of a classic film is a great idea, but that's just your opinion, man. 

Jim mentioned an Agon playset based on Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? 

We offer advice on how to handle the World's Worst Scout.

The actual designers are pretty clear on when you can use Passive skills.

There's a lot of leeway in how much involvement DMs should have in building PCs (esepcially backgrounds).

We game how a DM who wants an evil sorceror to use Subtle Spell in a way that will allow the PCs to discover him could do that.

One DM wants to know how to handle players who have decided that since they can't beat the BBEG in battle, they're going to try their luck in Court.

We take a very brief foray into the 'creative' use of spells.  

And finally, Josey has plenty to say about the wisdom of trying to do a 'funny' dress-fitting scene .

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>4039dm dungeon master rpg role-plafalse87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-deck-of-a-few-stuff-rpg-horror-story--52270357

Read the original post and comments here .

Seriously, The Deck of Many Things will break your game.

Jason mentioned OctaneRender as a keyword for AI art.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>cf8a55ab-4384-4df2-b952-107040662d44Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#86] Josey reminds us that introducing the Deck of Many Things is literally the worst thing that anyone can do to thier game. Yes, even a nerfed version of it. That only destroys up your campaign more slowly. Greg is off this week. - Read the...

Read the original post and comments here .

Seriously, The Deck of Many Things will break your game.

Jason mentioned OctaneRender as a keyword for AI art.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>917rpg role-playing game dm dungefalse86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-vi-great-newbies-supportive-partners-and-elves-speak-spanish--52270371

Jim's brings a tale of the bullet-journalisng newbie. Here's a picture of thier amazing character journal! 

Josey tells a story about a partner who brought a player back to gaming. 

Jason's heartwarming tale is about a DM who went above and beyond to accomodate an ESL speaker at their table. Because you could learn to speak fluent Elvish, but why? 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>66882916-7e69-41ea-aa6a-f05c25cd7193Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#85] In this semi-regular feature, we take a break from horro to remember that RPGs are supposed to be fun, and that players and GMs are supposed to be awesome. - Jim's brings...

Jim's brings a tale of the bullet-journalisng newbie. Here's a picture of thier amazing character journal! 

Josey tells a story about a partner who brought a player back to gaming. 

Jason's heartwarming tale is about a DM who went above and beyond to accomodate an ESL speaker at their table. Because you could learn to speak fluent Elvish, but why? 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1855rpg role-playing game d20 pc pfalse85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-players-really-need-to-learn-their-class-features-rpg-horror-story--52270354

Read the original post and comments .

Here's a guide to exploiting the heck out of those class features. 

Jim mistakenly heard one of the class features as whale from the grave.

We all discussed the merits of cheat sheets for new players.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>c407ca07-c236-4ec6-b4ff-817d351e6854Fri, 16 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#84] Jason brings us the story of a DM frustrated by a player not interested in learning much about the cool class features of her PC. Jim is maybe-sorta-kinda on her side and it makes for an interesting back-and-forth! Josey is off this week. -...

Read the original post and comments .

Here's a guide to exploiting the heck out of those class features. 

Jim mistakenly heard one of the class features as whale from the grave.

We all discussed the merits of cheat sheets for new players.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>1495d&d dungeons dragons 5e fifth false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventurer-classes-in-pop-culture-fairy-tale-edition--52270362

Check out the orginal article we used as our inspiration. 

Here's Rolling Stone on the much-loathed 'Disney Adult' .

This is the Tangled trailer that confused Jim with its lack of actual Rapunzel.

The Three Rules of Genie Wishes are a best practice for any D&D game. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>01713fd6-1adb-4045-afc3-c2d3a8add2e2Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:52:33 +0000jason portizo[#83] The entire crew gathers to go over how we'd stat out a bunch of fairy tale/Disney characters! There's some confusion over which versions we're working with but it gets sorted eventually. - Check out...

Check out the orginal article we used as our inspiration. 

Here's Rolling Stone on the much-loathed 'Disney Adult' .

This is the Tangled trailer that confused Jim with its lack of actual Rapunzel.

The Three Rules of Genie Wishes are a best practice for any D&D game. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>3332d&d dungeons dragons 5e d20 pcfalse83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-this-look-humanoid-to-you-spoiler-yes-it-does-rpg-horror-story--52270364

You can read the original post and comments.

The campaign in question was set in the Warhammer Fantasy World (Note from Jim: Not 40k like Jason said). 

Here's a pretty good overview of how creature types work in 5e.

There is apparently a Pokemon called Grapploct .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>d699a761-0acf-4c8a-a761-2f27535f02d5Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#82] This week, Greg brings a tale of the DM who didn't know how creature types worked. Jim is stil travelling this week. - You can https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/x2tn2z/dm_doesnt_know_what_a_creature_type_is/. - The campaign in...

You can read the original post and comments.

The campaign in question was set in the Warhammer Fantasy World (Note from Jim: Not 40k like Jason said). 

Here's a pretty good overview of how creature types work in 5e.

There is apparently a Pokemon called Grapploct .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>689rpg role-playing d&d 5e fifth false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-bro-derails-campaign-to-win-rpg-horror-story--52270355

Read the original post and comments.

Josey mentioned the stages of cognitive development.

Jason mentioned No Thank You, Evil! 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>bdcad5b2-faf2-473d-b412-348bd5fa43f4Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:48:50 +0000jason portizo[#81] This week, Jason shares the tale of a young player who didn't really get how D&D works. Or maybe understood it too well. Jim is on the road this week. - Read...

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Josey mentioned the stages of cognitive development.

Jason mentioned No Thank You, Evil! 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1551d&d 5e dungeons dragons pc plafalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-man-henderson-rpg-classic-story--52270378

You can read the original post and comments. 

Catch up on the Call of Ctulhu RPG.

For stories of currently terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>637be7e8-7191-4fe3-bba0-b035699fd607Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:29:23 +0000jason portizo[#80] The party gathers 'round as Jason tells the tale of the player who "won" Call of Cthulu: Old Man Henderson. - You can read the https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Old_Man_Henderson  - Catch up on the https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-rules/. - For...

You can read the original post and comments. 

Catch up on the Call of Ctulhu RPG.

For stories of currently terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2209rpg role-playing gm game mastefalse80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-sure-r-dmacademy-advice-vi--52270360

How do you feel about Saying NO? (Spolier: We're mostly fine wth it!)

Recruiting and the challenges of playing with strangers .

How to make things easier for your DM. 

Murder Hobos: Threat or menace? 

Keeping the peace when handing out magic items . 

A question that goes much better than we expected it to. 

How clear about the consequences of your party's actions is clear enough?

Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>85f86548-d629-4ba0-8e9d-d7038bacafd5Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#79] We dive into the DMAcademy SubReddit to offer our takes on a handful of D&D-related conundrums. - How do you https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/wfz0cx/how_do_you_feel_about_saying_no_to_things_that/? (Spolier: We're mostly fine wth...

How do you feel about Saying NO? (Spolier: We're mostly fine wth it!)

Recruiting and the challenges of playing with strangers .

How to make things easier for your DM. 

Murder Hobos: Threat or menace? 

Keeping the peace when handing out magic items . 

A question that goes much better than we expected it to. 

How clear about the consequences of your party's actions is clear enough?

Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>2513d&d dungeons dragons dm dmacadfalse79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cleric-is-not-a-catholic-priest-and-that-joke-wasn-t-funny-rpg-horror-story--52270379

You can read the original post and comments here.

The BBC has a good overview of the history and scope of the scandal the post refers to.

There's lots of good, actionable advice ut there for dealing with creeps like the one in this story.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>7bae55df-a10d-47af-ade5-ebf3b965dfadSat, 20 Aug 2022 19:57:41 +0000jason portizo[#78] In this episode, Jim brngs a horror story about the difference between problematic jokes in private games with your friends and making strangers uncomfortable in public settings. CW: Veiled discussion of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. - You...

You can read the original post and comments here.

The BBC has a good overview of the history and scope of the scandal the post refers to.

There's lots of good, actionable advice ut there for dealing with creeps like the one in this story.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>999rpg role-playing game d&d dungfalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-15-worst-dm-advice-ever-part-1-1-8--52270389

Follow along as we cover the first half of the list.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>03ac18d6-1477-4368-99d3-44c540990023Thu, 18 Aug 2022 05:44:59 +0000jason portizo[#77] It's an anti-advice espiode, as we delve into the Top 15 WORST Pieces of DM Advice, (possibly) Ever. - Follow along as we cover https://www.thedmlair.com/2020/08/04/top-15-worst-dungeon-master-advice-ever/. Everything we love can be found...

Follow along as we cover the first half of the list.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>2050d&d dungeons dragons dm dungeofalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-were-the-bandits-rpg-horror-story--52270373

You can read the original post and comments here.

Josey invoked Skyrim's Golden Claw Quest .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>55b94862-b3f6-4095-a496-b0d53c38224cFri, 12 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#76] In this Horror Story, Josey is our host (at least for the into)! Jason brings us the tale of miscommunication between the DM and the party. Jim is off this week. - You can read the...

You can read the original post and comments here.

Josey invoked Skyrim's Golden Claw Quest .

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>811d&d 5e fifth edition dungeon mfalse76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-monsters-know-what-they-re-doing-third-party-book-club-1--52270368

THis week, we're talking about the pretty brilliantThe Monsters Know What They're Doing.

There's MORE The Monsters Know What They're Doing!  

These books spin out of the long-running blog of the same name. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>9a15cfb9-c952-433d-a05a-c43473549a9dThu, 11 Aug 2022 04:31:36 +0000jason portizo[#75] In this NEW segment Jason, Josey, and a very laggy Greg (sorry! I tried fixing it!) talk about their favorite books published by anyone other than WotC, Jim is off this week. - THis week, we're talking about the pretty...

THis week, we're talking about the pretty brilliantThe Monsters Know What They're Doing.

There's MORE The Monsters Know What They're Doing!  

These books spin out of the long-running blog of the same name. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1213d&d dungeons dragons dm dungeofalse75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/savage-super-session-zero-screwup-rpg-horror-story--52270404

You can read the original post and comments here.

This story is about a superheroic game using the Savage Worlds system.

We talk a lot about Session Zero.

Josey mentioned a book about the Stamford Prison Experiment. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production. ]]>692a000f-7c96-4518-97e7-11d92dd0feedFri, 05 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#74] This week's Horror Story comes from Josey. Jim and Greg are off this week. - You can https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/wfftqv/my_savage_super_session0_screwup/ here. - This story is about a superheroic game using...

You can read the original post and comments here.

This story is about a superheroic game using the Savage Worlds system.

We talk a lot about Session Zero.

Josey mentioned a book about the Stamford Prison Experiment. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production. ]]>879savage worlds rpg role-playingfalse74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dnd-movie-date-night-with-jason-and-josey--52270374

Josey admits she's never seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy. (I Know, right?)

The very first D&D media property was... not exactly big-budget.

The Y2K D&D Movie was universa lly panned by just about everyone. THIS IS NO GAME!

We're all cautiously optimistic about the Easter Egg-rich trailer for the new blockbuster.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>24f0a786-368f-4ed7-b903-b2c5ceacdd25Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:46:59 +0000jason portizo[#73] Jason and Josey discuss the trailer for the forthcming D&D movie Honor Among Thieves. Greg and Jim are off this week. - Josey admits she's never seen the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnf4h5HT4dc&ab_channel=MOVIECLIPSMashups trilogy....

Josey admits she's never seen the Lord of the Rings trilogy. (I Know, right?)

The very first D&D media property was... not exactly big-budget.

The Y2K D&D Movie was universa lly panned by just about everyone. THIS IS NO GAME!

We're all cautiously optimistic about the Easter Egg-rich trailer for the new blockbuster.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2515d&d dungeons dragons honor amofalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drama-started-way-earlier-than-the-pvp-rpg-horror-story--52270366

You can read the original post and comments here.

We talked about The Mandalorian, who's never supposed to take his mask off (with others around).

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>83c57ae6-6906-4660-9687-91affd59d14cFri, 29 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#72] This Horror Story of a player overstepping another PC's boundaries in a pretty problematic way comes to us via Greg. Josey is off this week. - You can...

You can read the original post and comments here.

We talked about The Mandalorian, who's never supposed to take his mask off (with others around).

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>869d&d dungeons dragons 5e fifth false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/r-dmacademy-advice-v-did-i-forget-my-pants--52270375

It's OK to be sad even when a campaign ends, no matter how nice the players are about it.

Seasoned professional monster hunters will not forget to reclaim thier swords.

How to reward your players for not being jerks to a djinn .

Jim has some thoughts on the best way to handle librairies in your campaign.

Riddle me this, pineapple edition .

How to handle players who constantly try to retcon thier actions.

And how to tweak set-piece encounters when they don't go as you expected.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>93217af3-e6eb-4bce-8978-d9dd54cf8d7fWed, 27 Jul 2022 16:43:35 +0000jason portizo[#71] In this week's DM Advice segment, we cover questions we wanted to weigh in on from the DMAcademy advice subreddit. We covered a lot of ground on this episode! -...

It's OK to be sad even when a campaign ends, no matter how nice the players are about it.

Seasoned professional monster hunters will not forget to reclaim thier swords.

How to reward your players for not being jerks to a djinn .

Jim has some thoughts on the best way to handle librairies in your campaign.

Riddle me this, pineapple edition .

How to handle players who constantly try to retcon thier actions.

And how to tweak set-piece encounters when they don't go as you expected.

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>2084dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-no-using-a-character-sheet-is-not-rules-lawyering--52270380

You can read the original post and comments here.

Josey mentioned the Boston Tea Party chain of UK cafes.

We invoked the sublime sport of Calvinball.

Josey also name-checked the Dead by Daylight co-op video game franchise. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>23501101-bd73-4b77-90d6-559b15242944Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:57:36 +0000jason portizo[#70] In this Horror Story, Josey regales us with an extremely dubious accusation of meta-gaming. - You can read the https://www.reddit.com/r/dndhorrorstories/comments/w05txu/i_posted_this_story_on_facebook_and_someone_said/ here. - Josey mentioned...

You can read the original post and comments here.

Josey mentioned the Boston Tea Party chain of UK cafes.

We invoked the sublime sport of Calvinball.

Josey also name-checked the Dead by Daylight co-op video game franchise. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1048dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-tips-for-dungeon-masters-part-5-41-50--52270409

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games.

Halfling Hobbies has this great overview on building great backgrounds with PCs AND NCs.

Josey calld out Ghosts of Saltmarsh for the cool dueling pirate factions.

And, of course, we regularly praise The Monsters Know What They're Doing. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>b9f50f4c-506e-4152-9cd1-4f631b493ab5Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#69] It's a nice episode as we complete our review of the Top 50 Tips for DMs. This week, it's #41-50. - Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of https://www.mtblackgames.com/blog/top-50-dampd-tips-for-dungeon-masters. - Halfling Hobbies has...

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games.

Halfling Hobbies has this great overview on building great backgrounds with PCs AND NCs.

Josey calld out Ghosts of Saltmarsh for the cool dueling pirate factions.

And, of course, we regularly praise The Monsters Know What They're Doing. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>3110dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-um-actually-it-s-feer-bolg--52270410

Check out the original post and comments .

No matter how you pronounce them, firbolgs are pretty cool and have been around for a while in D&D. 

For what it's worth, this is not a new debate. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>6e7b4c57-10cd-4ba2-879f-435a0a46e170Fri, 15 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#68] In this episode, Jim brings a tale of pedantry and the bad kind of axe-grinding. - Check out https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/vsw0vo/its_feer_bolg/ . - No matter how you pronounce them, firbolgs are pretty cool and have...

Check out the original post and comments .

No matter how you pronounce them, firbolgs are pretty cool and have been around for a while in D&D. 

For what it's worth, this is not a new debate. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>957dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-v-vr-friends-hot-wives-grandmas-and-gooey-goodness--52270385

Jason talked about a fun new game that started in a VR chat. 

Greg had a great tale of specialization and letting the dice help tell the story

Josey brought us a heartwarming tale of a septugenarian gnome druid.

Jim brought the tale of a tamed ochre jelly that looks ot have since been taken down, so no link.

If you're VR-curious, you can get the rig here.   

We tell wholesome stories once a month and Horror stories every Friday ! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>1481f026-6f3b-40e8-9123-95725b19d7e6Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:48:28 +0000jason portizo[#67] It's time for another round of RPG Wholesome Stories! We've got the whole crew this week, and each of us came with a tale of gaming done right. - Jason talked about a fun new game that...

Jason talked about a fun new game that started in a VR chat. 

Greg had a great tale of specialization and letting the dice help tell the story

Josey brought us a heartwarming tale of a septugenarian gnome druid.

Jim brought the tale of a tamed ochre jelly that looks ot have since been taken down, so no link.

If you're VR-curious, you can get the rig here.   

We tell wholesome stories once a month and Horror stories every Friday ! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production.]]>2338dungeons dragons d&d 5e dungeofalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-i-m-a-baby-and-i-hate-it--52270383

You can read the original post and comments here .

This was apparently all kicked off by a portrait like this . 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>62caf547-59a3-493e-9663-ab7262a0f751Sat, 09 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#66] In this horror story, Jason brings the tale of a very weird and uncomfortable transformation. Jim is off at Origins for this episode. - You can read...

You can read the original post and comments here .

This was apparently all kicked off by a portrait like this . 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>807dungeons dragons d&d 5e rpg rofalse66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-jason-s-backpack--52270420

The backpack itself is available here .

He also totes a small Bluetooth speaker for ambient music and sound effects.

A portable knockdown dice tower keeps the mah rocks neat.

For e-book reference and VTT stuff, he's also got a Tablet Stand .

And of course if you have devices, it's always good to have a back-up power source. 

You can go as fancy as you want with pens, but some plain old reliable gel pens are what he prefers.

If you forget the snacks, don't worry, Pepperidge Farm remembers.    

(these are all affiliate links. we make a small commission on any sales) Everything else we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>f8a4219d-569d-4a2e-9c9d-0bb17fa3f05aFri, 08 Jul 2022 15:38:33 +0000jason portizo[#65] In this discussion episode, Jim and Josey ooh and ahh as Jason shows off his next-level gaming backpack setup. Greg is off this week.  - The backpack itself https://amzn.to/3NQ8t4C . - He also totes https://amzn.to/3uv7lwE for ambient music...

The backpack itself is available here .

He also totes a small Bluetooth speaker for ambient music and sound effects.

A portable knockdown dice tower keeps the mah rocks neat.

For e-book reference and VTT stuff, he's also got a Tablet Stand .

And of course if you have devices, it's always good to have a back-up power source. 

You can go as fancy as you want with pens, but some plain old reliable gel pens are what he prefers.

If you forget the snacks, don't worry, Pepperidge Farm remembers.    

(these are all affiliate links. we make a small commission on any sales) Everything else we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1772false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-classic-story-the-ballad-of-edgardo--52270390

You can find the original Ballad of Edgardo here. 

This was the kind of thing that could only happen on a Play-by-Post game .

In addition to the epic story, Jason just really likes the name Edgardo .

There's also an epic heel-face turn in this. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>9f8afcf2-8f0d-431e-8784-7931efd463adWed, 29 Jun 2022 19:04:35 +0000jason portizo[#64] This week, Jason shres one of his favorite RPG Recap stories an epic tale of forum RG madness and triumph. - You can find the original https://www.reddit.com/r/greentext/comments/5uj8pq/the_ballad_of_edgardo/ here.  - This was the kind of thing...

You can find the original Ballad of Edgardo here. 

This was the kind of thing that could only happen on a Play-by-Post game .

In addition to the epic story, Jason just really likes the name Edgardo .

There's also an epic heel-face turn in this. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2595dungeons dragons d&d 5e edgardfalse64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-players-don-t-understand-serious-campaign--52270421

You can read the original post and comments here .

The crew discussed non-traditional names for white kids. 

Jason mentioned The Trinyvale Campaign as a 'Loony Tunes' game.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>82705e38-2bb7-4ebc-8266-e9eb165d204cSat, 25 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#63] In this horror story, Greg shares the story of a serious campaign that provied to be anything but. Jim is off this week at Origins. - You can read the...

You can read the original post and comments here .

The crew discussed non-traditional names for white kids. 

Jason mentioned The Trinyvale Campaign as a 'Loony Tunes' game.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit. 

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1122dungeons dragons d&d 5e playerfalse63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-paladin-doesn-t-care--52270414

Check out the original post and comments. 

Seven years is a long time to hold someone's interest.

You probably shouldn't play an Oath of Devotion Paladin if you enjoy being an asshole.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>d1f03da8-60d3-47f0-ba17-2cfb31461608Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#62] Today, Josey tells us a story: - Check out the https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/uh8h8v/how_my_group_of_friends_that_ive_been_dming_for_7/.  - Seven years is a long time to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Year_Itch. -...

Check out the original post and comments. 

Seven years is a long time to hold someone's interest.

You probably shouldn't play an Oath of Devotion Paladin if you enjoy being an asshole.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1207dungeon dragon 5e d&d rpg rolefalse62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-tips-for-dungeons-masters-part-4-31-40--52270425

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games.

You always round down for damage. 

Josey explained why the barkeep was so interesting.

We all discussed Rule Zero.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>11528b67-759f-489b-8a35-65170e4f8eb3Wed, 22 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#61] We continue our delve into the Top 50 Tips for DMs. This week, it's #31-40. - Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of https://www.mtblackgames.com/blog/top-50-dampd-tips-for-dungeon-masters. - You always...

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games.

You always round down for damage. 

Josey explained why the barkeep was so interesting.

We all discussed Rule Zero.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1709dungeons dragons d&d 5e dm dunfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enough-taverns-other-places-to-start-your-campaign--52270386

This episode was Jason's suggestion, spinning off this blog post he noticed. 

Jim floated his theory that the ubiquity of taverns comes from the hobbit's Prancing Pony meet-cute with Aragorn in Fellowship of the Ring.

Jim also invoked the classic Bard's Tale computer game as an iconic fantasy game centered around a tavern as your home base.

Jason mentioned the ongoing You Meet in a TavernAP podcast. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>426ed8d6-3ad2-49e8-ba82-b017c67e995dWed, 01 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#60] "Um, OK, so the camera opens on a boisterous tavern in the middle of town, what are each of your characters doing there?" is a perfectly OK way to start a D&D campaign, but there's a host of other possibilities, and in this episode, we get...

This episode was Jason's suggestion, spinning off this blog post he noticed. 

Jim floated his theory that the ubiquity of taverns comes from the hobbit's Prancing Pony meet-cute with Aragorn in Fellowship of the Ring.

Jim also invoked the classic Bard's Tale computer game as an iconic fantasy game centered around a tavern as your home base.

Jason mentioned the ongoing You Meet in a TavernAP podcast. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1514false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-level-20-party-loses-to-a-troll--52270372Vecna-inspired practical joke. 

• Jason mentioned a Practical Guide to Wishes. 
• The 5e rules are actually pretty specific about what a Wish can do. 
• If you were unfamilar, Vecna is pretty badass. 
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>a7414099-31a5-439e-a102-5a7c55262badFri, 27 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#59] In this short but sweet horror story, Jason brings a horror story about a https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight.  - Jason mentioned a https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/characters/spells/wish/.  - The 5e rules are actually pretty...Vecna-inspired practical joke. 

• Jason mentioned a Practical Guide to Wishes. 
• The 5e rules are actually pretty specific about what a Wish can do. 
• If you were unfamilar, Vecna is pretty badass. 
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>650vecna rpg role-playing dungeonfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/r-dmacademy-advice-iv-self-spoiling-useless-items-big-good-nice-guys-and-more--52270381

Should you spoil a campaign that died? 

What do you do about that stupid magic item you made up?

How do you nudge a reluctant hero?

Who do you line up against a party of sinister PCs?

Can you scratch-build your very first campaign ?

How much disaster-proofing are you bligated to provide?

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com 

• Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>bc4c9ea1-d0dc-4aef-bdde-2ed03ee2caf8Wed, 25 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#58] This week, Josey, Jim, Jason, and Greg have a six-pack of DM queries to consider: - Should you spoil https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/uo3kub/campaign_died_should_i_tell_my_players_my_plans/?  - What do you do about that...

Should you spoil a campaign that died? 

What do you do about that stupid magic item you made up?

How do you nudge a reluctant hero?

Who do you line up against a party of sinister PCs?

Can you scratch-build your very first campaign ?

How much disaster-proofing are you bligated to provide?

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com 

• Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>1721dm dungeon master dragons d&d false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-fearless-adventurers-defy-the-dm--52270387

This story comes to us from Reddit user u/Available_Regret

Sandstorms are legitimately terrifying.

Superman is not the only DC character who has teamed up with Santa Claus.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>a6a86b59-e243-4914-9313-1009393aa1dfFri, 20 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#57] In this horror story, Greg tells us about a struggle of wills between a DM and their badass PCs. - This story comes to us from https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/ufxbqs/am_i_overreacting_or_are_my_player_just_wannabe/t -...

This story comes to us from Reddit user u/Available_Regret

Sandstorms are legitimately terrifying.

Superman is not the only DC character who has teamed up with Santa Claus.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>822dungeons dragons dnd d&d dm plfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-tips-for-dungeons-masters-part-3-21-30--52270382

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games. 

Josey mentioned bespoke initative trackers

We talked about Legendary Actions and Lair Actions and how you can use them to spice up a fight.

We talked about inexpensive costuming to spruce up in-person games, and the new Zoom Avatars for playing online. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>495edda9-2f99-463f-956a-e3aba07c9ce0Wed, 18 May 2022 17:15:00 +0000jason portizo[#56] We continue our delve into the Top 50 Tips for DMs. This week, it's #21-30, and we're getting a little more into YMMV territory. - Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of https://www.mtblackgames.com/blog/top-50-dampd-tips-for-dungeon-masters.  -...

Our Top 50 Tips list come courtesy of MT Black Games. 

Josey mentioned bespoke initative trackers

We talked about Legendary Actions and Lair Actions and how you can use them to spice up a fight.

We talked about inexpensive costuming to spruce up in-person games, and the new Zoom Avatars for playing online. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1849dungeon dm dungeon master pc pfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-dm-out-metagames-the-metagamer--52270394metagaming one-upsmanship.

• There is some disagreement about what exactly constitutes metagaming. 
• Sorry, but Psychic Scream is just messed up.
• We discussed what happens when matter and anti-matter collide. 
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>38260681-81ce-4d31-91df-c537a6534178Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#55] In this horror story, Josey brings us a story of https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/uhgvnh/metagamer_acts_on_wrong_info_gets_party_tpkd/ - There is some disagreement about...metagaming one-upsmanship.

• There is some disagreement about what exactly constitutes metagaming. 
• Sorry, but Psychic Scream is just messed up.
• We discussed what happens when matter and anti-matter collide. 
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1162dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-build-a-character-bob-belcher--52270391

Jason was inspired by the fact that there's a Bob's Burger movie out soon. 

Once you know where to look, it's super-easy to blow $300 on a chef's knife. 

Just for Jim, there are vegan versions of Bob's classic burgers.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>bb36c065-f5de-460d-95c1-fe53e7f498c8Wed, 11 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#54] Jim and Greg are off this week, so Josey and Jason take the opportunity to stat up their favorite burger-flipping patriarch. - Jason was inspired by the fact that there's a https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbGXqUumtqg out soon.  - Once you know...

Jason was inspired by the fact that there's a Bob's Burger movie out soon. 

Once you know where to look, it's super-easy to blow $300 on a chef's knife. 

Just for Jim, there are vegan versions of Bob's classic burgers.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2314dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-hazing-the-new-guy--52270393a tale of outrageous hazing that ultimately backfires.

• Jason mentioned places to put bad dice. 
• While this did not technically fall afoul of any current hazing laws, it should have.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>c3f74eb1-3c4b-4efd-b0b5-308f366d0403Fri, 06 May 2022 18:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#53] Jim brings us https://www.reddit.com/r/rpghorrorstories/comments/tb6ild/youve_never_heard_of_dd_thats_ok_heres_a_phb_we/ that ultimately backfires. - Jason mentioned https://amzn.to/3kKGVll.  - While this did not technically fall afoul of any...a tale of outrageous hazing that ultimately backfires.

• Jason mentioned places to put bad dice. 
• While this did not technically fall afoul of any current hazing laws, it should have.
• For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1042dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backstories-from-concept-to-character--52270392

Jason is a fan of The Ultimate RPG Backstory Guide. 

Jim is partial to Backstory Cards.

Jim talked about using a Character Funnel to create a shared backstory. 

Halfling Hobbies offers a pretty great cheat sheet for connecting backstories.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>4572a150-2b10-43a7-a6e1-445c8a5d9347Wed, 04 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#52] In this discussion episode, we talk tips and tricks for biulding compelling PC backgrounds, as a player and DM. - Jason is a fan of https://amzn.to/3KDyxOV.  - Jim is partial to https://amzn.to/3KDyxOV. - Jim talked about using...

Jason is a fan of The Ultimate RPG Backstory Guide. 

Jim is partial to Backstory Cards.

Jim talked about using a Character Funnel to create a shared backstory. 

Halfling Hobbies offers a pretty great cheat sheet for connecting backstories.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1516dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-a-bloody-uber-problem-ft-glen-gretsky--52270395b2f98ab6-d0c5-4295-badd-ce1b4af7d1d9Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#51]2442false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/r-dmacademy-advice-iii-petty-rich-guys-our-backstory-and-a-sad-story--52270423vindictive oligarchs , how much backstory is the right amount , and how to go on when a player (NOT a character) dies. 

• The rich are not like you and me .
• Get help with grief when you lose a friend.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>350a469e-0c4e-435e-b6f4-726eda107595Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:26:01 +0000jason portizo[#50] In our Golden Anniversary Episode, we out n our Sage hats to offer advice to aspiring DMs, including what to do about https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/u0twyx/what_can_rich_npcs_do_if_they_hate_players/ , how much...vindictive oligarchs , how much backstory is the right amount , and how to go on when a player (NOT a character) dies. 

• The rich are not like you and me .
• Get help with grief when you lose a friend.
• Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit. 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo]]>1687dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-the-worst-history-check-in-history--52270398

This story comes to us via Redditor u/Kursed_Valeth .

CBR has good tips for interesting ways you should use the History skill. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Indore by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4988-indore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>58cb8603-fd6c-4661-9962-5969b29172e1Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:22:22 +0000jason portizo[#49] In this horror story, Jim brings us a tale of a DM who isn't clear on how the History skill actually works. - This story comes to us via Redditor...

This story comes to us via Redditor u/Kursed_Valeth .

CBR has good tips for interesting ways you should use the History skill. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Indore by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4988-indore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1049dungeons dragons d&d 5e fifth false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-tips-for-dungeon-masters-part-2-11-20--52270403

Our list comes courtesy of MT Black Games.

Step one for creating compelling NPCs is to give them a name. 

We consider the difference between Deus Ex Machina and The Cavalry .  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: ºCrunk Knightby Kevin MacLeod • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>ba32a6e9-d6fc-4bed-85d9-532419e49f7fWed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#48] In an extension of our regular DM Advice episodes, we conitnue our look at a list of 50 DM tips and discuss which oesn make our personal cut, how we'd revise them, and why Jason still hates shopping. - Our list comes courtesy of...

Our list comes courtesy of MT Black Games.

Step one for creating compelling NPCs is to give them a name. 

We consider the difference between Deus Ex Machina and The Cavalry .  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: ºCrunk Knightby Kevin MacLeod • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1994false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-dm-doesn-t-give-wizard-new-spells--52270384

If you want your own custom spell book, etsy has options. 

That's not how Contingency works. 

Even if it was, Disintegrate is a 6th level spell, so it's not a valid target.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>b564499a-6188-45a6-9a5f-69d3e829466fFri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#47] In this horror story, Jason shares an infuriating tale of a wizard-hating DM. - If you want https://www.etsy.com/market/custom_spell_book, etsy has options.  - That's not how https://www.dndbeyond.com/spells/contingency works.  - Even if it...

If you want your own custom spell book, etsy has options. 

That's not how Contingency works. 

Even if it was, Disintegrate is a 6th level spell, so it's not a valid target.

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>744false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-iv-home-base-drinking-for-fun-and-why-children-are-the-future--52270400

Greg somehow found a wholesome story on Reddit. 

Josey found her amazing story of Australian teens on Kotaku . 

Jason also located his story on Reddit!    

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Life of Riley, Fretless, and Savannah Sketch by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>3f0882db-b398-42db-a373-d70e19371b28Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#46] In these wholesome stories of RPGs done right, Greg tells us about a place where evryone knows your PC's name, Jason tell us about tying one on in the best way, and Josey and Jim both marvel at the uncanny wisdom of kids new to the game. - Greg...

Greg somehow found a wholesome story on Reddit. 

Josey found her amazing story of Australian teens on Kotaku . 

Jason also located his story on Reddit!    

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Life of Riley, Fretless, and Savannah Sketch by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/ License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1937role-playing gaming rpg dungeofalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-el-paso--52270405

The Between by Jason Cordova is available from Gauntlet Publishing.

Follow the game's designer on Twitter.

Caleb sports a pair of .45 Schofield revolvers named Salvation and Damnation.

The eponymous 1949 John Payne & Gail Russell film depicts a pretty brutally corrupt place. 

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>51578692-b96d-4659-a8b5-112c3b5f514dMon, 11 Apr 2022 23:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#45] Jim just played El Paso! El Paso is a WIP hack of The Between RPG. It's a 'Weird Western' focusing on ghosts, liminal spaces, and the costs and impacts of violence.  - The Between by Jason Cordova is...

The Between by Jason Cordova is available from Gauntlet Publishing.

Follow the game's designer on Twitter.

Caleb sports a pair of .45 Schofield revolvers named Salvation and Damnation.

The eponymous 1949 John Payne & Gail Russell film depicts a pretty brutally corrupt place. 

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>817false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-the-well-earned-slap--52270396

They were playing Waterdeep: Dragon Heist , an official WotC adventure campaign.

For a visualzation of The Slap, sub in one of these WWE Epic Superstar Slaps. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>b537d2b4-6c34-4715-83e7-bc5234993c40Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#44] In this horror story, Josey relates a sordid tale of a frat bully at the table. TW: Sexual harassment in and out of character, physical violence at the table. - They were playing...

They were playing Waterdeep: Dragon Heist , an official WotC adventure campaign.

For a visualzation of The Slap, sub in one of these WWE Epic Superstar Slaps. 

For more stories of terrible games, check out the RPG Horror Stories subReddit.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1018role-playing rpg dungeons dragfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-tips-for-dungeon-masters-part-1-1-10--52270399

Our list comes courtesy of MT Black Games. 

We mentioned The Monsters Know What They're Doing.

There's a host of internet rescources, and not just bleprints, dedicated to castles. 

Josey name-dropped Fallout: Nuka-World.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: ºCrunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>98d37d11-741c-4734-89f7-e97c260b66c7Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#43] In an extension of our regular DM Advice episodes, we take a look at a list of 50 DM tips and discuss which ones make our personal cut, how we'd revise them, and why Jason hates shopping. - Our list comes courtesy of...

Our list comes courtesy of MT Black Games. 

We mentioned The Monsters Know What They're Doing.

There's a host of internet rescources, and not just bleprints, dedicated to castles. 

Josey name-dropped Fallout: Nuka-World.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: ºCrunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1977false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-under-hollow-hills--52270427

You can read about the game and pick up your own copy at the Lumpley Games site.

We played online using Streamyard, a pretty good free Zoom alternative.

For a refresher on Midsummer Night’s Dream, you can do worse than the 1999 Hollywood production starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2d5a682a-b650-495f-914d-8aa8bde3a088Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#42] Jim just played Under Hollow Hills! Under Hollow Hills is a pbta game where you portray performers in a traveling circus made of fae and mortal beings. It’s by Vincent and Meguay Baker, the designers of the pbta system, and in this episode,...

You can read about the game and pick up your own copy at the Lumpley Games site.

We played online using Streamyard, a pretty good free Zoom alternative.

For a refresher on Midsummer Night’s Dream, you can do worse than the 1999 Hollywood production starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>655false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-dm-doesn-t-grant-player-irl-disability-in-game--52270411

The Dark Eye is a fantasy heartbreaker that originated in Germany.

D&D 5e has its own well-discussed problems with disability representation.

The Gauntlet Forums hosted an engaging short discussion about playing RPGs with a speech disorder.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>67cebeed-4d8e-4296-bf1e-909613f1374bFri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#41] In this horror story, Greg tell us how a real-world disability collides with the clumsily ablist way many RPGs handle character creation multiplied by some deeply insensitive GMing. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Eye is a fantasy...

The Dark Eye is a fantasy heartbreaker that originated in Germany.

D&D 5e has its own well-discussed problems with disability representation.

The Gauntlet Forums hosted an engaging short discussion about playing RPGs with a speech disorder.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>779dungeons dragons d&d 5e playerfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quizzes-redux-part-1-which-d-d-5e-race-are-you--52270426

There's a million such quizzes, but we used this one.

We didn't get around to the D&D Class Quiz, but we had one picked out. 

As with D&D characters, there are levels of passive aggression.

Ancestry & Culture: An Alternative to Race in 5e from Arcanist Press is widely regarded as an excellent corrective to some of the problems with how 5e handles character races.   

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>7a3f558e-5159-435e-9bcf-91850d972915Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#40] We get together to take a Buzzfeed-style D&D race quiz and see what happens. Essentialism aside, it's a fun exercise in exploring the assumptions the game makes about its core cultures, and we learned a little more about each other along the...

There's a million such quizzes, but we used this one.

We didn't get around to the D&D Class Quiz, but we had one picked out. 

As with D&D characters, there are levels of passive aggression.

Ancestry & Culture: An Alternative to Race in 5e from Arcanist Press is widely regarded as an excellent corrective to some of the problems with how 5e handles character races.   

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2416false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-odyssey-aquatica--52270417

The Paragon system debuted in the Agon RPG. 

Odyssey Aquatica is availabe via Old Dog Games. 

The game draws heavily from the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.   

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>d84ad82e-e305-42cd-a0bc-91bde397ab9aMon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#39] Jim just played Odyssey Aquatica! It's a playest for the Paragon system by John Harper. In this session, we mee the explorers, build our boat, and descend into the darkest depths of the Pacific to rescue the crew of a Sealab in distress. - The...

The Paragon system debuted in the Agon RPG. 

Odyssey Aquatica is availabe via Old Dog Games. 

The game draws heavily from the Wes Anderson film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.   

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>906rpg role playing games games pfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-quasimodo-is-op--52270429

The hunchback has a long and storied history as a genre trope.

You will definitely want Tome of Beasts 3 when it drops.

Check out a few cool ideas for a pacifist cleric.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>c4b4d354-6faa-4247-a69c-ce70b2d6815bFri, 25 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#38] In Greg's personal horror story, a Pathfinder (shudder) campaign goes off the rails thanks to, among other things, a militant pacifist, a BBEG with plot immmunity, and a bell that can't be unrung. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quasimodo has a...

The hunchback has a long and storied history as a genre trope.

You will definitely want Tome of Beasts 3 when it drops.

Check out a few cool ideas for a pacifist cleric.  

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes! • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>947dm gaming rpg role-playing dunfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dm-advice-ii-means-girls-vs-the-mad-decapitators--52270424

There's an entire magazine devoted to sassiness if you need information on it.

Enjoy a D&D-themed beer if you allow that sort of thing at your table.

Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>d465a87f-4272-464b-b235-c98052220f1eWed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#37] It's our first DM Advice episode with the new crew! We try not to lose our heads as we talk about players made paranoid by the Feign Death spell, dumb magic items, excessive sassiness and tippling at the table. - There's an entire...

There's an entire magazine devoted to sassiness if you need information on it.

Enjoy a D&D-themed beer if you allow that sort of thing at your table.

Join the conversation at the DMAcademy subreddit.  

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2472d&d 5e dungeons dragons rpg rofalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-old-school-essentials-a1-4--52270430

Old School Essentials is in print and available from Necrotic Gnome. 

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

Follow along in the official PDF reprint of the originals.

Check out AP video of our game on Mike's YouTube channel.   

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>c7fd3e40-0197-4e7d-bf51-47878fe288cdMon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#36] Jim just played Old School Essentials!  We're using this popular D&D retro-clone as the backbone for our run through the classic AD&D A1-4 Slave Lord series of modules.  - Old School Essentials is in print and available from...

Old School Essentials is in print and available from Necrotic Gnome. 

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

Follow along in the official PDF reprint of the originals.

Check out AP video of our game on Mike's YouTube channel.   

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>770false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-flapjack-is-dead--52270397

GenCon is still going strong, fortunately.

Many veteran D&D players consider Planescape the finest setting ever released for D&D.

Jim's pal Ferrett Steinmetz went on to become a published SF author.

There's no official bariaur for 5e yet, which is a shame because they were the GOAT.    

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes!   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>5b7b7858-8bdc-48e9-a80b-990fe7c921f9Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#35] You'd think Planescape is a setting so cool you couldn't screw it up, but in this RPG Horror story from GenCon 1998, Jim (via his friend The Ferrett) impales that expectation on a wall full of razorvine. Jason, Josey, and Greg share in the...

GenCon is still going strong, fortunately.

Many veteran D&D players consider Planescape the finest setting ever released for D&D.

Jim's pal Ferrett Steinmetz went on to become a published SF author.

There's no official bariaur for 5e yet, which is a shame because they were the GOAT.    

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes!   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1246false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alternate-stat-generation-methods--52270435

For some reason, some folks get pretty salty about the Standard Array

There are roughly as many ways to generate stats as there are DMs. 

Jason cites the Tic Tac Toe method. 

Jim is partial to the ability score draft.    

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1149d48b-e21f-47ee-aba1-3989a3243566Wed, 16 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#34] Hello, adventurers! This week Jason, Josey, Jim, and Greg dive down the rabbit hole of generating player character ability scores in D&D 5e. - For some reason, some folks get pretty salty about the...

For some reason, some folks get pretty salty about the Standard Array

There are roughly as many ways to generate stats as there are DMs. 

Jason cites the Tic Tac Toe method. 

Jim is partial to the ability score draft.    

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>2893dungeons dragons d&d 5e abilitfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-night-witches--52270418

Night Witches is in print and available from Bully Pulpit Games. 

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

Check out the History Channel overview of the 388th.    

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>a552970d-01c0-4fa5-837a-2b20f731be5cMon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#33] Jim just played Night Witches! It's a pbta game by Fiasco designer Jason Morningtsar, and tells the story of Soviet airwomen in World War 2 who flew WWI-era byplanes in night-time bombing missions against the Nazis. - Night Witches is in print...

Night Witches is in print and available from Bully Pulpit Games. 

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

Check out the History Channel overview of the 388th.    

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Written and Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>871false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-my-dm-killed-me-off-screen--52270401

Read the story here.

The classic Killed Offscreen Trope.         

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes.   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>a34c2e16-96e8-4683-9f49-f6d1bcc27c02Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#32] Jason tells the story about a group who killed a player off screen just because he got a girlfriend. Jason pines for high school, Josey and Greg agree, and Jim tries to remember high school.  -...

Read the story here.

The classic Killed Offscreen Trope.         

We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes.   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>976d&d dungeons dragons 5e rpg rofalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-build-a-character-batman--52270406

That's this guy, in case you were unfamiliar.

This is the Revised Ranger Jim was pining over. It was never made official.

Remember that time DC made Batman a Knight of the Round Table?  

Download the character sheet HERE  Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>f378c6ad-45fa-4f8e-b09d-98df68d37a44Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#31] Hello, adventurers! This week Jason, Josey, Jim and Greg settle into the Character Creation Corner to build The Darknight Detective in D&D 5e. - That's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman, in case you were unfamiliar. - This is the...

That's this guy, in case you were unfamiliar.

This is the Revised Ranger Jim was pining over. It was never made official.

Remember that time DC made Batman a Knight of the Round Table?  

Download the character sheet HERE  Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>3406rpg d&d dungeons dragons 5e bafalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-played-found--52270433

Cortex Prime is available from Fandom in PDF or gorgeous hardcover.

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

After listening, indulge any unslaked Matt Ryan thirst.    

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>cc631d77-1011-4f48-a23b-c67be2823457Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#30] Jim just played Found!  It's by David MK, and still in devleopment, so it's not yet available for general release. It's a playset for the Cortex Prime system about 'shared-consciousness clone conspiracy' in the spirit of Sense8 and Orphan...

Cortex Prime is available from Fandom in PDF or gorgeous hardcover.

We organized this session via The Gauntlet Online Gaming Community.

After listening, indulge any unslaked Matt Ryan thirst.    

Did you know we have shirts? Check out the STORE  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  Hosted by Jim Crocker Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>828rpg cortex role-playing clone false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-story-the-tragedy-of-tristian--52270436HERE We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes!  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>b4ec4c77-edef-44ef-9e1e-dcdee0fc6d32Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#29] Josey tells the tale of Jason (not that Jason), a Game Master (yes they were playing Pathfinder) who created an impossible scenario for our hero Tristian.  Read along with us...HERE We tell horror stories every Friday! Check out our other episodes!  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1468dungeons dragons 5e rpg role-pfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/metagaming-good-or-bad--52270439

What exactly is "meta gaming"?

How does metagming hurt your game?

How can we use metagaming to help our games?

Why does Strahd be kinda sexy tho? 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>d221678b-f625-4c3f-bdd0-026323662856Wed, 02 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#28] Hello adventurers! We’re back! Jason and Josey along with new hosts Greg and Jim got into metagaming. Surprisingly no one got hurt...  - What exactly is "meta gaming"? - How does metagming hurt your game? - How can we use metagaming to help our...

What exactly is "meta gaming"?

How does metagming hurt your game?

How can we use metagaming to help our games?

Why does Strahd be kinda sexy tho? 

Everything we love can be found at curmudgeonsanddragons.com   • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, Jim Crocker, and Greg Genovas Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production]]>1818game metagaming dnd dungeons dfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-taking-a-short-rest--52270432e9d8a254-5f9c-496f-91ab-92d3240009edTue, 14 Dec 2021 17:03:07 +0000jason portizo[#27] The party is taking a short rest over the holidays to take care of life stuff. We have some fun things planned for next year when we start up again and we can't wait to share it all with you! Thanks for a great first year ignore this for now:...139false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-ix-in-character-in-fighting-was-it-reznir-or-rezmir-and-the-super-rare-self-aware-problem-player--52270407

How 2 players over-roleplayed into ruining a new DM’s first one-shot

The DMPC who wouldn’t go away

The player who learned she was the problem   

We have new shirts! Check out http://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/store  Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>33907ca3-ea8b-437f-817b-77969ce7f1b3Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:25:19 +0000jason portizo[#26] Jason and Josey chatted from an entire continent away to tell some stories they heard this past month:  - How 2 players over-roleplayed into ruining a new DM’s first one-shot - The DMPC who wouldn’t go away - The player who learned she was the...

How 2 players over-roleplayed into ruining a new DM’s first one-shot

The DMPC who wouldn’t go away

The player who learned she was the problem   

We have new shirts! Check out http://www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/store  Hosted by Jason Portizo and Josey Diaz  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>2075false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dm-advice-hidden-death-saves-irl-timers-and-please-stop-torturing-everyone--52270437

How to deal with players hiding their death saves

Is this DM’s “IRL Timer” an ok thing to do?

How to stop players from torturing every npc  

Check out the all new www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com and leave us a review and voicemail!  Shirts are now available at www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/store  Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>8e8abc5c-1ecb-4e43-97fe-980722879c9aFri, 19 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#25] Jack and Jason browse the top posts from r/DMAcademy and start handing out advice. Users asked:  - How to deal with players hiding their death saves - Is this DM’s “IRL Timer” an ok thing to do? - How to stop players from torturing every npc  ...

How to deal with players hiding their death saves

Is this DM’s “IRL Timer” an ok thing to do?

How to stop players from torturing every npc  

Check out the all new www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com and leave us a review and voicemail!  Shirts are now available at www.curmudgeonsanddragons.com/store  Hosted by Jason Portizo and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1467false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-iii-cupid-quests-love-lutes-and-huggin-for-peace--52270402

The party who staged a burglary to play cupid

The flirty Orc and his lovely lute

A story that started out not-so-wholesome 

Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>ac20b9d2-7b47-43dd-8dcf-d1cf30a69972Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#24] The round table was getting all worked up over those Horror Stories so we thought it was time to get wholesome! We tell the tales of:  - The party who staged a burglary to play cupid - The flirty Orc and his lovely lute - A story that started...

The party who staged a burglary to play cupid

The flirty Orc and his lovely lute

A story that started out not-so-wholesome 

Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1059false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-viii-garbage-races-murderhobo-dice-and-the-player-who-forgot-to-have-fun--52270440

Is a LOTR “ripoff” boring or is it just you?

Are the dice the actual BBEG?

Is an amnesiac just an excuse to not write a backstory? 

Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>b16e90ca-45e5-4581-aaa1-97115514237fSat, 06 Nov 2021 18:13:26 +0000jason portizo[#23] THE PARTY REUNITES! After a month of wingin’ it solo we rejoin with Jason, Josey and Jack to tell some RPG horror stories!  - Is a LOTR “ripoff” boring or is it just you? - Are the dice the actual BBEG? - Is an amnesiac just an excuse to not...

Is a LOTR “ripoff” boring or is it just you?

Are the dice the actual BBEG?

Is an amnesiac just an excuse to not write a backstory? 

Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo, Josey Diaz, and Jack O’Connell  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1456false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-vii-yeet-the-child--52270413http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Act One by Kevin MacLeod º Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4470-tenebro]]>f582c145-3194-4555-bfc6-7f73e71966ceFri, 29 Oct 2021 22:54:26 +0000jason portizo[#22] The last (very short) entry in our solo-’sodes month (also we kinda forgot there were 5 Fridays this month and had to hastily record one more). Jason visits a Halloween-themed RPG horror story about a possessed child. Follow us on your favorite...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Act One by Kevin MacLeod º Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4470-tenebro]]>285false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tapping-into-dnd-for-creative-writing--52270408http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>425fe090-35c8-4448-be10-c7482d0a1375Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#21] The month of solo-’sodes continues with Josey finally stepping up to the plate. Her first semester as a Creative Writing major just started so she stepped back to see how her time playing Dungeons and Dragons has helped her in her writing and...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music: º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>995false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-vi-oops-all-assholes--52270438http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Background Music: º Indore by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4988-indore License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>ce7829a3-da1b-4537-ba25-6918c36f317bFri, 15 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#20] Continuing our run of solo adventures, Jason is back with an RPG horror story that left him asking “is anyone here the good guy?”. Take a listen because this story gets wild.  Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com  Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag!  Hosted by Jason Portizo  Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo  Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production  • Theme Music: º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  • Background Music: º Indore by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4988-indore License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>857false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-jack-prefers-to-dm--52270416http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jack O’Connell Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>d6f72ecb-293b-4668-bf29-8ddcaa1f8cd8Fri, 08 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#19] Jack took the reins today to give Jason a much needed week off - and while Josey is still learning how to drive on the left side of the road in her new home. With a beer in hand he goes into detail about all the things there are to love about...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jack O’Connell Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1672false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-things-you-can-do-when-your-session-gets-canceled--52270447http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>be4fbcf0-d857-46f3-908e-6c3630cb6dbcFri, 01 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#18] Jason's all alone this week with no cohosts to podcast with and no players to play dnd with. Here's a few ways you can make good use of your downtime and be a good player even when there's no roleplaying to be had. Follow us on your favorite...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>459false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-chaotic-neutral--52270434http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>7b57765c-1c49-404e-9ec9-ddf08a7d3271Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#17] Hidden in the comments section of a horror story post, the party discusses some pop culture characters a redditor claims to be Chaotic Neutral. Of course a *very civil* discussion ensues Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links...http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1937false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baby-s-first-dm-session--52270449https://winghornpress.com/adventures/a-wild-sheep-chase/ Horror Collection Bundle: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/369721/Horror-Collection-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=2836000 Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>65e00f4c-c186-4f37-8e9e-28ecd7107405Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#16] Jason had his first session as a DM! The round table discusses the joys of DMing and how it call comes together in this more personal episode A Wild Sheep Chase: https://winghornpress.com/adventures/a-wild-sheep-chase/ Horror Collection Bundle:...https://winghornpress.com/adventures/a-wild-sheep-chase/ Horror Collection Bundle: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/369721/Horror-Collection-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=2836000 Follow us on your favorite social media! All the links can be found at http://curmudgeonsanddragons.com Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo Curmudgeons and Dragons is a JTP Audio production • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1640false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-ii-bake-sales-healthy-coping-mechanisms-and-following-your-dreams--52270450

Ever have an NPC that was so great you held a bake sale for them?

Using TTRPGs to learn to cope with death and loss

Helping a LBEG (little bad evil guy) overcome his abusive father with the power of friendship

It feels good to feel good. Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>7ff2bfe1-f4ad-4b5b-aead-383e0224e2b7Fri, 10 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#15] Too many horror stories makes us all sad. Today we're back with RPG Wholesome Stories! - Ever have an NPC that was so great you held a bake sale for them? - Using TTRPGs to learn to cope with death and loss - Helping a LBEG (little bad evil...

Ever have an NPC that was so great you held a bake sale for them?

Using TTRPGs to learn to cope with death and loss

Helping a LBEG (little bad evil guy) overcome his abusive father with the power of friendship

It feels good to feel good. Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1073false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-v-stream-sniping-revenge-kills-and-the-eunuch-flex--52270431http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>23f68981-525e-4e78-9db6-1e6834a3034bFri, 03 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#14] Does a player have a right to make your game public? Is killing a PC in PvP ever ok? Should you require a 69 page backstory from your players then not read it? Listen to this month's RPG Horror Stories to get our takes on these poor poor games...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1310false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adventurer-classes-in-pop-culture--52270412http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>845ec372-8b02-4a27-b94f-80bf64045586Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#13] Even people who don’t play D&D probably have a favorite barbarian or wizard. They just don’t know it! On today’s episode the gang discusses (and argues) adventurer class examples in pop culture. Follow us on instagram:...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>2651false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-did-we-get-here-a-personal-episode--52270443http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>e317fe3e-cb29-4653-a589-63d272288cedFri, 20 Aug 2021 07:16:57 +0000jason portizo[#12] Jack takes over to talk about our personal histories with DnD and how we got to the point where we record ourselves talking about it every week Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>2749false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-make-a-character-iii-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles--52270442http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>a04eb5e0-6432-4927-b387-35f059bfff8dFri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#11] COWABUNGA! We absolutely abused the Tortle race in DnD 5E to make our favorite TMNT characters! Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and Edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>4012false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-iv-dump-stats-know-it-alls-and-nazis--52270441http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>cb568dc6-69ad-4172-816a-91eea6c2f1acFri, 06 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#10] We took a nice long break but we’re back and ready to tell you some RPG Horror Stories! Through these stories we got to discuss: • How we handle dump stats • Why “Master-of-all-trades” players ruin games • And why you really really shouldn’t be...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Leave us a review, and send the screen shot to curmudgeonsanddragonspod@gmail.com to get yourself some free swag! Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, and Josey Diaz Produced and edited by Jason Portizo • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license]]>1717false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-iii-wow-one-good-dm--52270415http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Energizing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5709-energizing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4527-thunderbird License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5005-tempting-secrets License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Unwritten Return by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4570-unwritten-return License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>5c2d8ec0-b37d-49a3-ad02-e1024f1b483aFri, 04 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#9] New month means new horror stories! We accidentally found both the best and the best DMs. Hope you enjoy! Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Energizing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5709-energizing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4527-thunderbird License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Tempting Secrets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5005-tempting-secrets License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Unwritten Return by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4570-unwritten-return License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>2283false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voice-acting-exercises--52270445https://perchance.org/charactervoicegenerator Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Exotic Battle by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3729-exotic-battle License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Moorland by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4079-moorland License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º One Sly Move by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4168-one-sly-move License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3891-hyperfun License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseº Video Dungeon Boss by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4583-video-dungeon-boss License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>3ba6a113-b52e-46b5-b64d-fd2e1c248021Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#8] Roleplaying is a major pillar of the game so we took the day to work on our voice acting chops! check out https://perchance.org/charactervoicegenerator Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason...https://perchance.org/charactervoicegenerator Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Crusade Heavy Industry by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4678-crusade-heavy-industry License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ º Exotic Battle by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3729-exotic-battle License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Moorland by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4079-moorland License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º One Sly Move by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4168-one-sly-move License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Hyperfun by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3891-hyperfun License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseº Video Dungeon Boss by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4583-video-dungeon-boss License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>2087false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-wholesome-stories-frogs-trinkets-and-a-dumb-dumb--52270444http://www.dotsrpg.porg for info about braille dice and accessibility in tabletop gaming Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Magic Scout Cottages by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4672-magic-scout-cottages License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Fretless by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>b3ef811f-eb21-4fdd-a6b4-6270ad29bd7cFri, 21 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#7] Horror stories were making us sad. So we found some RPG Wholesome Stories! Take a listen and feel good about D&D with us for once! Check out http://www.dotsrpg.porg for info about braille dice and accessibility in tabletop gaming Follow us...http://www.dotsrpg.porg for info about braille dice and accessibility in tabletop gaming Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Hosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey Diaz • Theme Music:  º Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Transition Music:  º Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagers License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license • Story Music: º Magic Scout Cottages by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4672-magic-scout-cottages License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3976-life-of-riley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Savannah (Sketch) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4323-savannah-sketch- License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license º Fretless by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>2212false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-make-a-character-2-scooby-doo-mystery-gang--52270422http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsHosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey DiazTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTransition Music: Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>9d7698cc-b6ea-44b7-9bac-63e61778259fFri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#6] ZOINKS! Like we totally made the Mystery Gang into DnD 5e characters, guys! Like how’d we do and do you agree?Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsHosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsHosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey DiazTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTransition Music: Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>3183false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-ii-wishes-edgelords-and-unicorns--52270446http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsHosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey DiazTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTransition Music: Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>b3528e68-1c52-47a7-bbf1-64f94058276bFri, 07 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#5] Today we read and react to more RPG Horror Stories!• Does a Wish spell *always* have to go poorly?• What to do when your entire campaign gets derailed by a single spell• Edgelords being edgelords• A fun mini game that turned into PvPFollow us on...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsHosted by Jason Portizo, Jack O’Connell, Justin Franco, and Josey DiazTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTransition Music: Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4481-thatched-villagersLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>2344false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-we-were-characters--52270451https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_OW-UOMGhuDG_tCwJDfSkxOGMjkvtbVo?usp=sharingTake the quizzes yourself and become an adventurer with us:Race: https://uquiz.com/quiz/CA7dxg/what-is-your-dd-raceClass: https://uquiz.com/quiz/eWDHo9?p=700494Alignment: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd%2Fdnd%2F20001222bStats: http://www.kevinhaw.com/add_quiz.phpFollow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>2c8c024c-1fa0-450b-8a2c-2c7b624a2ec9Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#4] Remember Buzzfeed quizzes? Jason found a bunch that helped us determine what kind of characters we would be. Do you agree with the results?Here's our character sheets (spoilers!):...https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_OW-UOMGhuDG_tCwJDfSkxOGMjkvtbVo?usp=sharingTake the quizzes yourself and become an adventurer with us:Race: https://uquiz.com/quiz/CA7dxg/what-is-your-dd-raceClass: https://uquiz.com/quiz/eWDHo9?p=700494Alignment: http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd%2Fdnd%2F20001222bStats: http://www.kevinhaw.com/add_quiz.phpFollow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>5535false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lore-deep-dive-1-deities--52270453https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg054.pdf Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Theme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>73ddf476-7c50-44ba-82b9-402130100dfaFri, 23 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#3) The round table did some book reports! Let's learn some stuff today! link to the article Jason mentioned: https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg054.pdf Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Theme Music: Crunk Knight...https://annarchive.com/files/Drmg054.pdf Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Theme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>4795false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-make-a-character-1-wolverine--52270428https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x0m8-w3MXvslfuV5Yi1VbAudoHwRgK3q?usp=sharing Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Theme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>b7cd9252-4379-438e-b570-d3b7ace82bfcFri, 16 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#2] Hey there bub! The round table made some characters that surprisingly closely resemble every 10 year old's favorite X-man. How did we do? See our character sheets here:...https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x0m8-w3MXvslfuV5Yi1VbAudoHwRgK3q?usp=sharing Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragons Theme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knight License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Produced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>3978false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rpg-horror-stories-1-bad-dms-and-intentional-bms--52270448http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>996743fa-3f8c-4beb-ad95-b83d5dad061fFri, 09 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000jason portizo[#1] The round table talks about games that went horribly wrong. From a ranger who went rogue, a kobold going full ant-man, a cleric who refused to heal, and.....Cody. Follow us on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsTheme Music:...http://www.instagram.com/curmudgeonsanddragonsTheme Music: Crunk Knight by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3566-crunk-knightLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseProduced and edited by Jason Portizo]]>3790false1full