Series 1.3 – D&D with Neal and Tallsquall (Discussion)

Series 1.3 – D&D with Neal and Tallsquall (Discussion)


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)**

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