Inter-party Conflict

This week, we're joined by Collins Blakely, host of Where Streams Come True! We discuss official D&D modules, wrangling in chaotic players, and some tips on adjudicating Charisma (and more!). Come join us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Of all of the official 5e modules, which stick out to you as best for adventurers of each level bracket (1-5, 6-11, 12+)? 2. When is it OK to wrangle in new players who enjoy playing but are very chaotic in their play-style (wanting to fight every peasant who looks at them wrong, or has very little forethought/compassion for others outside of the party)? 3. Charisma: Should the player's words matter or should you treat the stat like all the others? Dragon's Hoard Item: Requiem of the Lost Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://twitter.com/CollinsBlakely Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpart

On this week's episode, we talk about time travel, meeting gods, and plot armor for PCs. It's a fun one, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever encountered a deity in a game? As a presumably mortal GM, how do you go about depicting divine wisdom? 2. Plot armor for your players. Yay or nay? Dragon's Hoard Item: Kyphos' Vessel of Timeless Spite Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we talk about magic item attunement, domination magic, traps, and more. Also, the details for our new big giveaway! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would allowing more magic item attunements be broken? 2. When a spell or effect compels a player to do something, should the DM tell them what they do (separate from the player's agency) or should they be free to interpret it as their character? 3. What makes a good trap to you? What's the best trap you've sprung on your players/had sprung on you? Dragon's Hoard Item: Pentagram of the Ages Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're talking about optional things, and what to do when you've got options but nobody is choosing one. Don't make us kick in the door- listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever bought or considered buying a "special edition" of any source book, or do you feel that they generally aren't worth the additional cost? 2. Choice Paralysis. How do you get a set of players stuck on sorting out what to do to actually move some part of the ideas forward to actually play the game? 3. Do you prefer Active or Passive defense in combat? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Escritoire of the Silent Scriptorium Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by my good friend Dave (aka Stiltzkinkupo84) to talk about an awesome project he's working on- creating a tabletop RPG world that utilizes real-world languages in the setting! So come along and join in! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever taken part in a game where real-world foreign languages were a part of the setting? 2. Should sign language be usable for verbal components when casting spells? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gallo's Gentleman's Cane Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Join our guest's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DWDRPG Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we're covering two fun topics: Breaking the fourth wall, and hiring a professional player to play in your game! How much would YOU pay? Question(s) discussed: 1. Breaking the fourth wall in an RPG. Whaaat? Is it possible? Would it work? How would you do it???? 2. How much would you pay to have a Professional Gamer at your table? Dragon's Hoard Item: Crypt Dust Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Imagine this: You arrive at the session to play your favorite RPG, but something is... missing. A person, a role, an attitude- what do you do? Come along with us this week and find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three PCs? 2. What are some creative ways you have dealt with missing roles in a party? 3. What do you do when your character isn't built to be a leader but nobody else at the table takes the initiative? Dragon's Hoard Item: "The Red Dragon" Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're talking about spells: Specifically, the ones nobody uses. Or at least, the ones we've never used. It shouldn't be a surprise that in a game with hundreds of spells, there's bound to be a few stinkers (and spoilers: Stinking Cloud is on the list)! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are the spells that never really get used either by players or DMs? Why is that, and have you ever found new uses for them? 2. What are great spells for NPCs to have? Dragon's Hoard Item: Mineral Water of Orrd Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back! This week we're talking about player disobedience- for better and for worse- and what the DM should do to keep things moving in the right direction. Come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think about players sidelining the story entirely and going off on something completely unrelated? As a DM, should I try to engage them in the story still? Should I create a new story? Or should I just let them do their thing? 2. Am I a jerk for canceling a session since players didn't read the rules? Dragon's Hoard Item: Seaglass Oil Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Hello everyone! No guests this week (but stay tuned...) but instead we are discussing a couple specific rules-based questions, involving the wording of a few spells in 5th Edition D&D. That may sound dry but we're still going to have a lot of fun picking apart these scenarios! Question(s) discussed: 1. The firebolt spell says it can target creatures and objects. Do you let your players use other spells that don't specifically target objects to target them or no? I can understand a vicious mockery not breaking down a door but maybe an acid splash could. 2. If you cast "Wall of Stone" is the wall made of stone or magic? Dragon's Hoard Item: Blue Falcon Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

For the third week in a row, we've got another guest- this time, it's our long-time friend and internet personality, Jamie (aka Rantasmo, host of Needs More Gay on Youtube)! The three of us reminisce about the characters we've played, and figure out exactly how much they mirror ourselves. Come along with us, and maybe think about how much your own characters are based on you! Question(s) discussed: 1. What types of characters do you tend to play, and to what extent do you tend to play an idealized version of yourself? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Lyre Off Liars Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: www.needsmoregay.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by two good friends of mine- Alan and Delilah, two members of the foam swordfighting community that I used to be a part of! We'll be talking all about the sport, LARPing, camaraderie, and everything else that you can expect. Question(s) discussed: 1. How did you get into tabletop gaming? 2. What are your thoughts on foam swordfighting? Dragon's Hoard Item: Vanishing Cabinet Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guests' products: https://www.maumeeriverleather.com/ Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Today, we're joined by Fionn (aka PotatoPlunderer) to hang out and talk about some of our tips on creating homebrew content! This one is a ton of fun, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. You're creating a homebrew campaign. Where do you start the process and what follows after? 2. How do you best balance homebrew mechanics? For that matter, what are your opinions on homebrew in general? 3. How do you determine CRs for homebrewed monsters? 4. What are your tips on creating homebrew classes/races/backgrounds/etc.? Dragon's Hoard Item: Crown of the Library of Leng Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we discuss playing the same character across multiple campaigns, as well as withholding information from players in favor of a big twist. There's a lot of fun in this episode, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you feel if someone played the same character in multiple campaigns? 2. Would it be a bad idea to lie to my players about the type of campaign I plan on running, in favor of a big twist? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bounce Back Bands by Brasiliensis Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Classical witches, communicating via transmitted sound, and dreams. If you're going to do something, do it well and listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What class/subclass is best for making a classic witch? 2. Can the Message Cantrip communicate with a deaf person? Dragon's Hoard Item: Orb of Nepos Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we're joined by our good friend Dustun! The three of us discuss incorporating PCs with disabilities (both mental and physical) and much, much more! Come along with us and see what we have to say! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you integrate a PC with a disability into your game without just eliminating that disability? (And not just blindness, but missing limbs, using a wheelchair, etc.) 2. Have you ever roleplayed a mentally challenged person? Should that even be attempted? If so, what are your tips and suggestions for doing so respectfully? Dragon's Hoard Item: Carapaced Horn Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://twitter.com/medschooldaddy Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week's episode is about... changing things up. Specifically, changelings, who can change up their appearance! What are they about? Are they too powerful? Come find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. One of my players wants to play a changeling. They seem way too powerful! Am I missing something? 2. How do you feel about changing weapon stats and mechanics from the ones in the book? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gourde d'Aqua Pura Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Forget about the heroes; this week, we're talking about SIDEKICKS! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has some fun mechanics, so come along and explore them with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think of the new Sidekick rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bloodstone Amulet of Oman'atah Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Trolls. This week, we're talking trolls. (The D&D kind, not the internet kind. I guess maybe the internet kind too.) What makes them tick? Is it magic? We'll find out in this episode! (Small spoiler: Yes it's magic, and I'll explain why.) Question(s) discussed: 1. Are trolls "magical creatures"? Why or why not? Dragon's Hoard Item: Troll Blood Elixir Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We're joined by Nathan Heard (AKA Seawood Scribe) to talk about low-magic campaigns, gritty games, and mobile combats. Come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do you think so many people play campaigns where magic is illegal or in some way limited? 2. How would you make a game of D&D more gritty and realistic while still having fun, and make it seem like the players are more like real-world heroes and less like demigods? 3. Do you have any tips on making a more mobile combat? Dragon's Hoard Item: Staff of the Deliverer Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest: https://www.nathanheardwords.com/ Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict  Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/  And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord