TheWestMarchGuys

In this episode, JT and Joe discuss when it may be time to start over, whether it's starting a new character or starting a new campaign. We also dig into pacing and how to maintain interest of both the players and the DM.

In this episode, JT, Joe and special guest Corey dig into Corey's West March game 'The Fading Forest' as our first episode in our 'Masters of the Marches' interview series. We look at all sorts of new ideas and ways to run a West March very different from our own. We cover topics like running a massive nexus of information on discord, how to balance players, general DND banter and more. Join us as we tap a new source of information for running a West March style campaign. And if you like Corey as much as we do check out https://anchor.fm/obscurednd

In this episode, AJ, Joe and our returning guest Aaron dive into some new homebrew things with some tangents into what is currently being done in our game. We talk about additional meta magics for sorcerers, adding mechanics for multiple player characters pulling off damage combos, and finish off with some zero G combat.

In this episode, JT, AJ and Joe kick off season two by breaking down what we have been doing for the last 9 months. In case you don't know or haven't heard, we have been running a West March on Twitch! We will start with a breakdown of what has been going on with the game since we've been doing it online. We will dig into issues we still have as well as issues that have been solved. We also chomp into what we feel has been mastered, how we've used organization to our advantage, what we've scraped, and what remains unchanged. If you want to see the campaign find us on Twitch or Youtube

In this episode, the West March Guys are back JT, Joe and AJ are so excited to announce were are back. This is a quick one but the first full episode is right around the corner so stay tuned.

In this episode, the whole gang is here. We run through a WMG update we talk closing out current campaigns, big bads, and prep for the new season. We chat about when is too much prep, because sometimes that's a thing. Get hyped about our panel next weekend September 11, 2021 at Connecticon. Check out the details for that here : https://connecticon.org/events

In this episode, Joe with special guests Aaron and Sam start the series on wrapping up a campaign. We give a look at what an epilogue for wrapping up a campaign can look like. Join us for a great example of making your players feel whole after you wrap up a campaign and even get a taste of some role play along the way.

In this episode, Jon, JT and Joe are getting noodly and digging into the details as they discuss ability scores, Armor class (AC) and Hit Points (HP). We continue to pick apart ability scores, what they mean, and what is the most important. We discuss what to look at when choosing that dump stat so you don't miss out on feats later on. We also discuss dealing with mixed AC's in a party and how do you handle a AC25 and AC13 fighting side by side. Finally we dive into HP. What does it mean, what is a healing potion really doing when you drink it and give you a new way to consider rolling hit points. Come join as we continue our new series digging into the details of all the different stats in DND 5E.

In this episode, JT, Jon, and Joe are getting invaded by Aly and Sam with the Art of the Ramble Podcast for a dive into DND - Ramble style. We cover all sorts of topics like the female perspective of DND, history of DND, favorite moments and everything in between. Definitely go check out Art of the Ramble @ https://www.artoftheramble.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/artoftheramble/

In this episode, AJ, JT and Joe are getting noodly and digging into the details as they discuss abilities and how they use them. They begin to pick apart ability scores and how they implement them. They talk about their favorites, what are essential in a character, and the "worst" ability. They also talk about setting DC's and using sliding scales when determining outcomes. They finish off with the ultimate debate athletics or acrobatics. Come join our new series as we dig into the details of all the different stats in DND 5E.

In this episode, JT and Joe discuss mixing player experience. This involves possibly introducing players new to the game with seasoned players or bringing someone into your game who has played in a different group with different styles. They discuss what to do about fitting the character into the world, what do about the difference in character levels and how to try and balance combat. Come join us as we try to mix it up see what a new view of the game can do for advancing it even further.

In this episode JT and AJ discuss what they have been doing recently to advance their DND. They talk about streaming, including how different it is versus playing in person and what they have changed (or not changed) because of it. They discuss starting to use a 3D printer for everything from character minis to terrain, which leads to dreaming on some DND set ups. They wrap it up with looking more at prepping and running evil campaigns. Come join us as we try to advance our DND to the next level and let us know your dream DND set up.

In this episode Joe, Jon, and JT discuss DND Burnout. Maybe you have experienced it, or you're feeling like the game is just not jiving like it used to. We are here to let you know it's good to take a break. We have all experienced it ourselves and hopefully we can give you a few ideas to make taking a break easier as well. Come join us and let us know what you do to recharge your DND brain.

In this episode Joe, Jon, and JT discuss favorite monsters. Being mainly DM's we have spent a fair share of time flipping through the various monster manuals and want to share what we think of some of our favorites. We discuss our overall favorites, favorite type, favorite environment or ones we struggle the most with. Come join us and let us know what your favorite monster is.

In this episode Joe, Jon, and special guest Aaron discuss Min-Maxing in DND 5e. Come join as we discuss what it is, what we think, and spin some wild builds. We may even give you some crazy ideas to try.

Have you ever had someone ask you what is going on in the DND game your playing? Have you tried to explain it only to have it go hilariously awry? Well we did too and recorded it. In this episode Joe brings in special Guest Ken, one of our newest players. Listen as we discuss what DND is and what exactly is going on when we play.

In this episode, the whole crew is here. Listen as we discuss our TPK. In case you missed the live stream, we included the after math of our very first TPK and even some of what happened after the stream turned off. Then we go through and dissect what happened, what we could do differently and how to handle it if it happens to you. If you want to watch the whole session you can find it here: https://youtu.be/bn6hI8fksho

In this episode, the whole crew is here. Listen as we discuss everything that's left. In this episode, we go through the end of the book wherein lies all the stuff our DM brains are really craving. More monsters, spells, magic items, environments, scenarios and of course puzzles. Come join us as we discuss what we are excited to use and what scares us as DM's in the final part of our four-part series dissecting Wizards new book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

In this episode, the whole crew is here. Listen as we discuss more new subclass options being included for fighters, monks, paladins, rangers, rogues, sorcerers, warlocks and wizards. Come join us as we discuss what we are excited to play and what scares us as DM's in part three of our multi-part series on dissecting Wizards new book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.

In this episode the whole crew is here. We finally got a chance to review it and the second part is here. Listen as we discuss the new artificer class and some of the new subclass options being included for barbarians, bards, clerics and druids. We will be back with the rest of the subclasses in the next episode. Come join us as we discuss what we are excited to play and what scares us as DM's in part two of our multi-part series on dissecting Wizards new book Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.