Series 1.3 – D&D with Neal and Tallsquall (Discussion)
April 2, 2018
Show Notes
On today’s episode we discuss table manners as well as character creation for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, a game created by Wizards of the Coast. We are joined by Neal Powell from the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast and Tallsquall from Encounter Roleplay.
**Timestamps:**
**00:00:35 – Introductions**
**00:04:23 – D20 For Your Thoughts?**
**00:04:54 – How do you approach character creation?**
**00:18:04 – How does D&D compare to other systems for character creation?**
**00:24:19 – How do the mechanics of the game lead to character immersion?**
**00:32:56 – How is our group’s cohesion?**
**00:35:17 – Character Development and Customizing Skills**
**00:50:10 – Take It Up A Level!**
**01:00:28 – Episode Closer**
**01:03:46 – Outtakes**
**Guests and Projects:**
**Neal Powell: [@joatmoniac](https://twitter.com/joatmoniac)**
**Block Party Podcast Network: [https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/](https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/)**
**Dungeon Master’s Block: [@DMs\_Block](https://twitter.com/DMs_Block)**
**DMNastics: [@DMNastics](https://twitter.com/DMNastics)**
**Whelmed: The Young Justice Files: [@theYJfiles](https://twitter.com/theYJfiles)**
**Tomes and Tentacles: [@TentaclesPod](https://twitter.com/TentaclesPod)**
**From LP to RP: [https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/](https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/)**
**Tallsquall: [@tallsquall](https://twitter.com/tallsquall)**
**Encounter Roleplay: [@EncounterRP](https://twitter.com/EncounterRP)**
**Turncloaks: [@TurncloaksPod](https://twitter.com/turncloakspod)**
**Learn By Play on the D&D Channel: [https://www.twitch.tv/dnd](https://www.twitch.tv/dnd)**
**The Vice can be found on Twitch: [https://twitch.com/tallsquall](https://twitch.com/tallsquall)**
**Game System used in this episode:**
**Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by [Wizards of the Coast](http://www.wizards.com/).**
**Player’s Handbook 5th Edition (Dungeons & Dragons): [https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3](https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3)**
**Dungeon Master’s Guide (D&D Core Rulebook): [https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd](https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd)**
**Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (Dungeons & Dragons): [https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO](https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO)**
**Character Inspired Dice Sets**
**Amelia**
**Chessex Phantom Teal with Gold: [https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR](https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR)**
**Swirling colors to represent her “potions” and gold for her desire for wealth**
**Ryan**
**Easy Roller Ancient Earth: [https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5](https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5)**
**Worn and unassuming, but still effective**
**Tallsquall**
**Easy Roller Oracle: [https://amzn.to/2GTObGE](https://amzn.to/2GTObGE)**
**Earth and metal, but not opulent since he is still quite young and inexperienced**
**Neal**
**Hestya Red Copper Metal: [https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR](https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR)**
**Rich metals to represent the dwarven ancestry and his life experience**
**Music:**
**Clip 1: [Cambodean Odessy](https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Global_Sampler/Cambodian_Odyssey) by [Kevin MacLeod](https://incompetech.com/)**
**Clip 2: [DMNastics](https://twitter.com/DmNastics) opening theme**
**Clip 3: [BMX Hero](https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/Olivetti_Prodest/03_BMX_Hero) by [Pierlo](https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pierlo/)**
**Clip 4: [Turncloaks](https://twitter.com/TurncloaksPod) opening theme**
**Main Theme: [Hero (Remix)](http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by [Steve Combs](http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)**
**Character Creation Cast: [@CreationCast](https://twitter.com/CreationCast)**
**Amelia Antrim: [@gingerreckoning](https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)**
**Ryan Boelter: [@lordneptune](https://twitter.com/lordneptune)**
**Our Website: [https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast](https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/charactercreationcast)**