S5E288: Mechanus

Time to catch you up on the Teachers' home D&D table, with seven players desperately attempting to find the key to the mystery of the Tower of Oblivion and its many secrets. In part 1, we'll talk to you through the plot, and next week we'll dig into the behind-the-screen discussion of what happens when a DM plans a little TOO much fun for the players.Remember to comment, like, subscribe and share.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Descend into the Abyss, one of the most terrifying realms in Dungeons & Dragons! In this episode, we explore the seemingly endless layers of this chaotic plane, from nightmarish landscapes and twisted environments to the demons and powerful Demon Lords who call it home. Discover what makes the Abyss such a dangerous—and fascinating—destination for adventurers.Remember to like, comment, share and subscribe.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Fiends, foes, and fantastic storytelling! Acclaimed fantasy author Erin M. Evans joins Teachers in the Dungeon to discuss her upcoming book, Dungeons & Dragons: Fiends & Foes. Blending an original adventure with lively conversations between two characters about D&D's most notorious archvillains, the book explores the legendary evildoers who make the game so unforgettable. Join us for a conversation about the most complex villains of D&D!If you enjoyed our discussion, check out some of Erin's other published works: the Brimstone Angels Saga and the Books of the Usurper series.Remember to like, comment, share and subcribe!Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

We sit down to chat with Michael Brown and Jonathan Crymes, creators of Time Rift, a deck builder game that manages to be deeply educational but also deeply fun. . . and even affordable! Everyone--but especially teachers--should check out their website and see what they have to offer. Beyond the super-cool art of the cards themselves, there are free resources for educators, including lesson plans.Remember to like, share, comment and subscribe!Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Fresh off his stint volunteering at FlatCon, Dan shares the most important reasons why you--yes, you--should find your local con and go visit. You can start your research HERE. He's also assigned homework, so be sure to listen to the end.Remember to like, share, comment and subscribe.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Dan is joined by Dr. Lara Reem who, among many other things, has expertise in a variety of culinary skills. Who better to help him review the third D&D cookbook written by Kyle Newman, Michael Witwer and Jon Peterson. You can purchase the book HERE.Remember to like, comment, share and subscribe.Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Tom's back! So we're talking Tengrist, reliving the best moments from the most recent session, in which the party has infiltrated the dread Tower of Oblivion, home to the assassins' guild known as Sorrow's End. Under cover as merchants and mummers, they must perform as if their lives depend on it. . . which of course, they do!Remember to like, share, subscribe and comment. Connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

Special guest (and daughter) Cate Reem joins Dan today to contribute to our series on other RPG's. Ten Candles combines a rules-light one-shot system with powerful drama, and as you might expect, our discussion of it ranges from pound puppies to Greek tragedy: a little something for everyone. You can learn more about it (and purchase it) HERE. Remember to like, share, comment and subscribe... AND connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instgram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

'Balance' in its most complete sense, Mechanus is nothing if not absolutely, eternally predictable. Dan digs into this purely neutral Outer Plane to see if anything interesting or remarkable can be made from such a *regular* place.Remember to like, comment, share and subscribe. . . and as always, connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]

"I said I cast--" yeah, yeah, we know fireball is everybody's favorite spell. But what about when you want to inject a little more RP into the RPG? Today we share our top 5 best spells for setting up role play moments at the table.Remember to like, share, comment and subscribe. . . and don't forget to connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and [email protected]