Didn't see that coming.
In an unexpected turn of events, WoTC asked us if we'd like to chat with two of the biggest names in the D&D game about the upcoming 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide.
Helping to clarify some of the new elements such as bastions, crafting, and looking into what...
2024-10-26 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
It's the final instalment of our re-visit to Season 1 of City of the Black Rose...
The big picture has been revealed! The battle with the dastardly Mr Mathers continues, but not every member of our party will make it to the end of the investigation alive ... for now, at least.
STARRIN...
2024-10-24 13:05:04 +0000 UTC View Post
All trails in Mavros have led here, all the clues have been dutifully followed... now it's time for this party of unlikely amateur sleuths to come face to face with the final confrontation! Who's been behind these nefarious crimes the whole time? Who's the face of this entire operation? And will ...
2024-10-17 12:35:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe beginning of our final Episode of City of the Black Rose releases today, so it's time for a short teaser trailer of what you can expect in Season 2, from one guest in particular...
Produced by 12 Sided Studios, Sponsore...
2024-10-16 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Our party is revealed, but who's who? And who's... changed?
Jonathan Charles returns as Officer Bilwop Wunkle (he/him - top left):
Forest Gnome Swarmkeeper Ranger
Jasper William Cartwright 2024-10-15 10:57:01 +0000 UTC View Post
The investigation of out band of shadowy sleuths continues, but the dilemma still runs deep. They're outnumbered, and outgunned by a bunch of mooks... Will Zora leave anyone's mind untouched? Will Pimms leave anyone alive? Will Bilwop ever not stop to smell the flowers? Will Duncan survive his ow...
2024-10-10 09:33:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Another art reveal from the ever incredible Val Babyants ... but this one comes with a twist. Not one, but two new characters enter Mavros, though we're not giving their names away just yet... for the time be...
2024-10-09 17:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Our party of the damned and disturbed have made it through the first trials of the Khauta Mines, but now it's time to head down... down... down... what could possibly go wrong?
STARRING:
Isa S-A&nbs...
2024-10-04 08:39:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Ahead of our drop of episode 3, Part 1, it's time to reveal that everyone's favourite Dhampir Sphinx Tabaxi Way of Mercy Monk - Duncan Dullahan, played by our one and only Jasper William Cartwright - will indeed be returning as part of the main cast for...
2024-10-03 15:51:12 +0000 UTC View Post
The infiltration of Khauta Mines has only just begun! The group is faced down by what can only be described as 'hell with a million legs', Duncan reveals a part of his past he'd rather forget, and Bilwop will have to figure out what's going on with... Happy? But the journey into the mines continu...
2024-09-26 11:42:54 +0000 UTC View Post
HELLOOOO HALFLINGS!
Before this week's episode drop, we've been working on some new artwork and a video announcement for series 2, and wanted to give you a little inside look at some of of our first drafts AAAAAAAND we wanted to drop our first confirmed cast member of Sea...
2024-09-26 09:43:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Under the cover of twilight, our unfortunate band of so-called 'heroes' make their way to the Khauta Mines. But getting in is half the challenge...
STARRING:
Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knig...
Guess what Jeremy finally got a copy of?
THE 2024 PLAYER'S HANDBOOK! So our speculations are over. Jeremy's taking a dive into the Weapon Masteries and seeing how they stack up!
Please note: this was recorded prior to Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks unceremoniously dropp...
2024-09-16 13:31:17 +0000 UTC View PostHELLLLOOOOO HALFLINGS!
We don't say it often enough, but thank you so much for supporting us here so that we can continue making the show. We've been planning a Season 2 to City of the Black rose since the start of 2023, but it has A LOT of moving parts which have taken a hot minute to nail...
2024-09-13 08:25:47 +0000 UTC View Post
The investigation continues... what could the Khauta Manufacturing company be hiding? What lurks in the Mines of Mavros? And will our four unlikely heroes survive the nefarious noir "protections" of the Great Unifier?
... don't get your hopes up.
Starring:
It's time to open up some old wounds...
We're revisiting Season One of our acclaimed mini series The City Of the Black Rose. Released as a 4 part series back in 2022, Jasper, Jeremy and Liv are revisiting this AP and giving some thoughts, before we release season 2 later th...
2024-09-06 08:58:23 +0000 UTC View PostBefore we drop this week's episode, it's time for more thoughts on the changes to the new D&D PHB 2024 - straight from the cobbmeister's mouth! He's covered Monks & Rangers so far, but this week Jeremy's taking a closer look into Paladins, and what the changes mean to you party's righteou...
2024-09-05 21:27:08 +0000 UTC View PostJeremy continues his solo pontifications this week with more tales from the tables of D&D in a Castle! Have the last two solo pods got you thinking about attending D&D in a Castle? Do you have any questions you wasn't to ask? Drop them down below and we'll get you some answers!
2024-08-29 21:35:55 +0000 UTC View PostJasper and Jeremy are back this week to have a (very) relaxed chat about playing characters in systems that have cultures and representations to what you're used to - but not just in TTRGS! From video game character creation choices to being type-cast in live acting roles, and size representation...
2024-08-23 09:41:08 +0000 UTC View PostYou've probably seen that 3 Black Halflings will be - FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER - all DM'ing at D&D in a Castle in Spring 2025! However, Jeremy has now run 6 games (sweet jesus) at both the original UK Lumley Castle, and US Mohican Castle. So today, Jeremy's giving you a d...
2024-08-21 12:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostOur live show from WorldCon is here with the most incredible guests; returning friend of the show Tanya De Pass (Black Dice Society, Rivals of Waterdeep, I Need Diverse Games) and Samantha Béart (Baldur's Gate 3, Doctor Who Podcast Series)!
The epsiode starts at 16:26 ...
2024-08-13 14:20:20 +0000 UTC View PostLive with Tanya de Pass and Samantha Beart! Come watch!
twitch.tv/jwcartwright
2024-08-10 15:04:34 +0000 UTC View PostWe've been Busy! With a capital B. Come join Jasper and Jeremy for a catch up on what's been going on. From the endless conventions, to international recordings, to founding new businesses, to being a dad... and the new AP that we're bringing out soon! Yes!...
2024-08-08 20:43:15 +0000 UTC View PostBefore this week's episode drop, we're bringing another of Jeremy's solo pontifications - carrying on from last week's Monk breakdown from Dungeons & Dragons New Player's Handbook, this week we're talking about the changes made to Rangers.... and the people are not happy! Wanna ...
2024-08-08 19:59:22 +0000 UTC View PostThe embargo on the 2024 Dungeons and Dragons Player's Hand Book reviews were lifted yesterday. The book isn't available yet, but from what we've been drip fed at this point, there are major changes to the Monk class - which was iconically done dirty in the 2014 Player's Hand Book. There's been a ...
2024-08-02 11:39:20 +0000 UTC View PostContent Warning: references to suicide.
In the last few days, you might have seen the big reveal of the new 6-part thriller podcast 'Dungeon Masters', a new audio drama featuring Jon Hamm, Emily Axford, Anjali Bhimani, Felicia Day, Kristian Nairn, Wil Wheaton and more ...
2024-08-01 16:41:38 +0000 UTC View PostWhat's up Trav Nation? Yes, this week we have the one and only Travis McElroy in the house! Podcaster, comedian, writer and role-player extraordinaire, Travis is here to talk about how The Adventure Zone started out, the lineage of inspiration for the show that runs from Brennan Lee Mulligan to A...
2024-07-25 19:14:18 +0000 UTC View PostJeremy, Candace The Magnificent and Navaar Jackson are back this week to talk about the news of the Assassins Creed: Shadows release. Can you guess why? Yep, a lot of people seem very upset that one of the main protagonists - Yasuke - is a black man, in a game set in feudal Japan. Would we have t...
2024-07-18 21:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostBack once again with the ill behaviour, honorary halflings Navaar Jackson and Candace The Magnificent join Jeremy this week to chat about a recently federally recognised holiday - Juneteenth! Taking a look into its (revisionist) history, the horrendous conversations our hosts have had ar...
2024-07-12 16:37:18 +0000 UTC View PostThis full ad free session is exclusively available to our incredible Patreon Supporters!
Happy Pride Halflings! We're closing off this month with an incredibly queer one-shot; MONSTERHEARTS 2, a game about supernatural senior year kids discovering their darkest desires, their bloodthirsty n...
2024-06-29 08:49:10 +0000 UTC View Post