Лучшие подкасты про Tycho (2025)

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Healing in RPGs 25:13

24d ago25:13

25:13

We talk about metagaming, different types of encounters, healing in tabletop and video RPGs, and low-stakes combat. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the …

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New beginnings 31:30

1M ago31:30

31:30

We're about to make characters for a new campaign, so we talk about how we think about character motivations, alignment and backstories; how you should use your own personality; the relationship between min-maxing and roleplaying; and why it's always a work in progress. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discuss…

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Magic in real life 33:25

1M ago33:25

33:25

We talk about spells we'd like to take in real life, and why The Lord of the Rings is still so damn good. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, eve…

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Modern fantasy 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

We talk about the relative value of a life; inherent evil in modern fantasy; and RPGs as vehicles for moral questions. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for t…

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Tycho's Tale: Divine Intervention 16:35

2M ago16:35

16:35

The story of the first time I used the classic Cleric feature, Divine Intervention. Note that my interpretation of a d100 is inconsistent with rules as written; I've written at length about why I think the official rules are bonkers. Referenced in this episode: Power Word: Spill Bob World Builder Dragon of Icespire Peak Storm Lord's Wrath Get in to…

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Granny Gumboot 30:01

2M ago30:01

30:01

We make a level two Fighter using the 2024 rules. It's recommended only to listen to this episode if you have a great disdain for your own time. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tues…

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Fantasy book club: Discworld 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

We talk about audiobooks, Discworld, The Name of the Wind, Game of Thrones, the Stormlight Archive and Cosmere RPG, and other nerdy things. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday a…

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Tabletop ethics 37:51

2M ago37:51

37:51

We talk about our recent one-shot, The Hangover. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, every Wednesday at 6 am NZST). Find out more about us at htt…

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The Hangover: Part 2 1:42:26

3M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

In which Stringybutt Lotsalegs has her special day. Music by Robert Mullis, Olivia Moore and Tabletop Audio. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, …

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The Hangover: Part 1 1:35:31

3M ago1:35:31

1:35:31

The gang goes to Fellbarrow... Music by Olivia Moore, Calum Robertson, and Aim to Head. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, every Wednesday at 6 …

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The Hangover preview 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

We talk about our upcoming actual-play homebrew one-shot, The Hangover. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, every Wednesday at 6 am NZST). Find o…

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Dungeon design 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

We talk about dungeons. (No dragons though.) And puzzles. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, every Wednesday at 6 am NZST). Find out more about …

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LLMs in tabletop RPGs 34:28

4M ago34:28

34:28

We talk about LLMs in tabletop RPGs, Wild Shapes, the danger of jumping to conclusions, and NPC personalities. The 'jumping to conclusions' chapter contains some minor spoilers for the Storm Lord's Wrath module. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like …

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GM support group 4 26:07

4M ago26:07

26:07

We're back with a GM support group, where we talk about directing player characters, low-prep campaigns, and preparing NPCs before environments. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tues…

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The state of the tabletop 22:02

4M ago22:02

22:02

This week we talk about the state of the tabletop RPG scene, including recent WoTC drama, and competition among different systems. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GM…

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Fantasy book club: Riftwar Saga 29:12

4M ago29:12

29:12

This episode contains minor spoilers for the Riftwar Saga book series by Raymond E. Feist. Welcome to our inaugural fantasy book club episode! Besides talking about a few fantasy books, we talk about an alternative mana system for managing spell slots, and some controversial takes on fudging numbers and dice rolls. Get in touch by sending us a text…

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Gritty realism for data analysts 24:01

5M ago24:01

24:01

We wonder whether a gritty-realism campaign would actually be fun, and talk about AD&D's resurrection mechanic, the rarity of magic, righteous and wrong character decisions, wish fulfilment and roleplaying the apocalypse. Referenced in this episode: Wyloch's Armory - I bought a sealed D&D 2nd Edition Starter Set for $350......let's unbox it. Get in…

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Cartels of evil Druid masterminds 25:35

5M ago25:35

25:35

In this episode, we talk about currency and the economy in TTRPGs, why you should consider playing a Druid if you're planning on becoming an evil mastermind, and living with the consequences of your actions. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dung…

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The Golden Gnome 27:21

5M ago27:21

27:21

We talk about our magical evening at The Golden Gnome, Little Beer Quarter's fantasy alter-ego. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are released every Tuesday at 5 pm GMT (or, for the Kiwis, every Wednesd…

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Sorcerer changes in D&D's 2024 rules update 55:18

5M ago55:18

55:18

We're reviewing all of the changes to classes in D&D's 2024 rules update; this time, the Sorcerer! We cover changes to the spellcasting rules and existing features Font of Magic, Metamagic and Sorcerous Restoration; as well as new features Innate Sorcery, Sorcery Reincarnate and Arcane Apotheosis. We also cover changes to the four included subclass…

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Fighter changes in D&D's 2024 rules update 41:49

5M ago41:49

41:49

We're reviewing all of the changes to classes in D&D's 2024 rules update; this time, the Fighter! We cover changes to Fighting Styles, Second Wind and Indomitable; as well as new features Weapon Mastery, Tactical Mind, Tactical Shift, Tactical Master and Studied Attacks. We also cover changes to the the four included subclasses: Battle Master, Cham…

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Wizard changes in D&D's 2024 rules update 40:06

6M ago40:06

40:06

We're reviewing all of the changes to classes in D&D's 2024 rules update; this time, the Wizard! We cover changes to cantrips, the number of prepared spells, spellcasting foci and Spell Mastery; as well as new features Scholar and Memorize Spell. We also take a look at the updated subclass Savant feature, and dive into the four included subclasses:…

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Barbarian changes in D&D's 2024 rules update 53:34

6M ago53:34

53:34

We're reviewing all of the changes to classes in D&D's 2024 rules update, starting with the Barbarian! We cover changes to Rage, Danger Sense and Relentless Rage, as well as a bunch of new features including Weapon Mastery, Primal Knowledge, Instinctive Pounce, Brutal Strike, and the Epic Boon. We also cover changes to the existing two subclasses, …

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GM support group 3 28:54

6M ago28:54

28:54

This episode contains minor spoilers for Exandria Unlimited: Calamity and the Mistborn series. In this GM support group episode, we talk about making three-dimensional antagonists; gods and religion; improvisational and empathetic GMing; political systems; safe NPCs; and the fact that nobody ever thinks the same way that you do. Get in touch by sen…

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The Feywild 29:38

6M ago29:38

29:38

We talk about the implications for multiclassing of One D&D's standardisation of subclasses at level three, and our experiences GMing and playing in campaigns in the Feywild. Referenced in this episode: A Wanderer's Guide to the Feywild Tome of Beasts Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about t…

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Back to school 26:26

7M ago26:26

26:26

What's the difference between LARPing and cosplay? Is a PhD in philosophy worth it? We've also brought back our much-lauded Spell of the Week segment courtesy of Walt just wanting to play a barbarian, and Lars takes us back to school. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplayi…

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GM support group 2 28:43

7M ago28:43

28:43

In this GM support group episode, we talk about what makes a good one-shot for audiences vs home games; Brennan Lee Mulligan; and reasonable people in unreasonable worlds. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episo…

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What your GM wants you to do 31:35

7M ago31:35

31:35

In this episode, we talk about the most important thing that players can bring to the table; what we found surprising in our campaigns; unintended consequences of d100s; accidentally learning about ourselves through our characters; and our incredibly unqualified opinions on LARPing. This last part was basically recorded to give us a bunch of conten…

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Multi-phase combat encounters 30:46

7M ago30:46

30:46

In this episode, we talk in depth about multi-phase combat encounters, how we think about lore and worldbuilding, and why you shouldn't get too attached to things. Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal discussion podcast about tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Episodes are …

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Red Dragon's Tale 45:25

8M ago45:25

45:25

This episode contains a bunch of spoilers for the D&D and Lego collaboration adventure, Red Dragon's Tale. We talk about our experiences building the set, and playing and GMing the adventure, including what we thought about the Lego itself, the character builds, itemization, storyline, pacing, combat encounters, and overall reflections on the adven…

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GM support group 1 23:04

8M ago23:04

23:04

Welcome to the inaugural GM support group! These episodes have a slightly different format to our usual ones; we just sit around and yarn about what's recently been top of mind in our campaigns. We talk about what it's like when players or GMs have off days; the reality that it can be really hard work to run a campaign (but is ultimately totally wo…

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Low-level combat - Part 2 25:58

8M ago25:58

25:58

In part two of our discussion on how to make low-level combat more interesting, we talk about alternative ways to wrap up combat that don't involve the enemy NPCs being killed (such as fleeing or surrendering, or potentially ending combat narratively); why you usually shouldn't modify monster stats on the fly, even if things are going badly; and a …

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Low-level combat - Part 1 34:35

8M ago34:35

34:35

Low-level combat is often mechanically simple, and this can lead to potentially boring encounters, particularly if players are used to the range of abilities available with higher-level characters. In this two-part series, we discuss why low-level combat can sometimes fall short, and provide a bunch of ways to spice things up. In part one, we talk …

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Patron disagreements 30:51

9M ago30:51

30:51

This week's episode is a grab-bag of random topics, including the role of deities in tabletop RPGs; whether warlocks should lose their powers if they have a falling-out with their patron; the abomination that is Leomund's Tiny Hut; a new movie review segment; note-taking at the table; and, of course, our regular Spell of the Week section in which w…

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Multiclassing in 5e - Part 2 39:03

9M ago39:03

39:03

Elly and Lars join us again to wrap up our discussion on multiclassing in 5e. We go into a bit more detail on how spellcasting works when you're mixing two casters together, then do a semi-deep-dive into each class (except Rangers, for some reason; we blame Walt for this). Get in touch by sending us a text message. Tycho's Tales is an informal disc…

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Multiclassing in 5e - Part 1 31:37

9M ago31:37

31:37

Heds and Walt are joined by special guests Elly and Lars to talk about multiclassing in 5e! We yarn about why you might want to multiclass; some need-to-know details around ability score prerequisites and some other limitations; do a deep dive on how proficiencies work, and implications for choosing your starting class; and talk about how you might…

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Cosy taverns 31:25

9M ago31:25

31:25

Why are taverns so cosy for roleplaying games? In how much detail should you describe that NPC in the corner? Should you leave your axe at the door? Is it worth it to spend a bunch of time crafting 3d terrain, or are 2d combat encounters perfectly fine? Is this too many questions for a podcast episode description? Get in touch by sending us a text …

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The D&D meta 29:05

9M ago29:05

29:05

What do people mean when they talk about "the meta", or "metagaming"? What are a few meta (or off-meta) feats and abilities? How about some OP combinations? We give our customary GM tip-of-the-week, and finish with a shout out to all the rogues in the house who spend most of their time running around corners. Get in touch by sending us a text messa…

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Fixing inspiration mechanics 28:52

10M ago28:52

28:52

Pretty much everyone uses some sort of variant rule for 5e's Inspiration or PF2e's Hero Points. We talk about some of the issues with these metacurrencies using rules-as-written, as well as a bunch of variant or homebrew rules to spice things up a bit. Referenced in the episode: - https://rpgbot.net/metacurrencies-remastered-from-hero-points-to-ins…

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Party composition 33:18

10M ago33:18

33:18

Should you choose your class based on existing characters, or just YOLO it? How do you manage combat when you have a large group of player characters? Exactly how screwed is your Bladesinger Wizard when your Cleric casts Silence? For any statisticians in the room, this one's dedicated to you. This episode has minor spoilers for the Dragon of Icespi…

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The Dragon of Icespire Peak 28:32

10M ago28:32

28:32

This episode contains spoilers for the Dragon of Icespire Peak D&D module. We review the Dragon of Icespire Peak module from the D&D Essentials Kit, from the perspective of both a GM running the game, and also players experiencing it. The module takes new characters from level 1 to 6, culminating in a (hopefully) epic encounter with the eponymous d…

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Playing tabletop RPGs 31:43

10M ago31:43

31:43

We yarn about our first experiences playing a tabletop RPG (in this case, D&D 5e). How did you get into it? What was it like jumping into roleplaying with a bunch of strangers? Is there anything you wish you knew before starting? We finish up by dispensing a couple of tips of questionable quality for players and GMs, new and experienced alike. Get …

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