VARIANT RULES (Remastered!) - Breaking the Mold: Exploring Alternative Rules for Tabletop RPGs
05/11/24 • 53 min
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss variant rules. We examine the difference between house rules and variants, and review a collection of our favorite variant rules for DnD 5e and for Pathfinder 2e and debate which ones you should or should not use and why.
This episode was originally release January 5th, 2022
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
- Articles on RPGBOT.net
- DnD 5e
- Dungeon Master’s Guide (affiliate link)
- Chapter 8 under Adjudicating Area Effects
- Chapter 9 under Resting and under Combat Options
- Pathfinder 2e:
- Gamemastery Guide
- Chapter 4
- https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1297
- Other Stuff
- DnDBeyond Campaign Level Spread Chart – Taken from a video in 2019, so may be outdated
You can find more information at https://rpgbot.net/ - Analysis, tools, and instructional articles for tabletop RPGs.
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In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net
Tyler Kamstra
- Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET
- Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet
- Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social
Ash Ely
- Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games
- Twitter: @GravenAshes
- YouTube@ashravenmedia
Randall James
- @JackAmateur
- Amateurjack.com
Producer Dan
- @Lzr_illuminati
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss variant rules. We examine the difference between house rules and variants, and review a collection of our favorite variant rules for DnD 5e and for Pathfinder 2e and debate which ones you should or should not use and why.
This episode was originally release January 5th, 2022
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE
- Articles on RPGBOT.net
- DnD 5e
- Dungeon Master’s Guide (affiliate link)
- Chapter 8 under Adjudicating Area Effects
- Chapter 9 under Resting and under Combat Options
- Pathfinder 2e:
- Gamemastery Guide
- Chapter 4
- https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=1297
- Other Stuff
- DnDBeyond Campaign Level Spread Chart – Taken from a video in 2019, so may be outdated
You can find more information at https://rpgbot.net/ - Analysis, tools, and instructional articles for tabletop RPGs.
If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings.
Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ
How to Find Us:
In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net
Tyler Kamstra
- Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET
- Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet
- Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social
Ash Ely
- Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games
- Twitter: @GravenAshes
- YouTube@ashravenmedia
Randall James
- @JackAmateur
- Amateurjack.com
Producer Dan
- @Lzr_illuminati
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WARLOCKS Level 5 - 20: From Hexes to Hell: Leveling Up and Releasing the Darkness
Are you ready to take your warlock to new heights? In this second of our two-part episode of the RPGBOT. Podcast, we guide through the levels, and the power and potential of the Warlock class truly begins to unfold. Join us as we dig into the exciting world of levels 5-20 for warlocks. From choosing new spells to mastering invocations, we will explore the many ways you can unlock the full potential of your Warlock.
MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE
- Warlock Handbook
- Warlock Races Breakdown
- Warlock Eldritch Invocations Breakdown
- Warlock Pact Boons Breakdown
- Warlock Spell List Breakdown
If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings.
Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ
How to Find Us:
In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net
Tyler Kamstra
- Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET
- Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet
- Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social
Ash Ely
- Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games
- Twitter: @GravenAshes
- YouTube@ashravenmedia
Randall James
- @JackAmateur
- Amateurjack.com
Producer Dan
- @Lzr_illuminati
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THE ABYSS: A Guide to Surviving the Demonic Hordes
The swirling vortex of chaos, the endless expanse of malevolent intent, the Abyss beckons with its promise of boundless power and insidious pleasures. In this post, we delve into the twisted depths of the Abyss, home to the demonic hordes that threaten to consume all that stands in their way. Join us as we explore the unfathomable layers of this chaotic universe and uncover its secrets, dangers, and enticing rewards. Welcome to the Abyss, where madness and malevolence reign supreme.
- DnD 5e
- Dungeon Master’s Guide
- Monsters of the Multiverse
- 3.5 Expedition to the Demonweb Pits (affiliate link)
- Pathfinder Wiki
If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It’s a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners.
If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings.
Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ
How to Find Us:
In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net
Tyler Kamstra
- Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET
- Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet
- Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social
Ash Ely
- Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games
- Twitter: @GravenAshes
- YouTube@ashravenmedia
Randall James
- @JackAmateur
- Amateurjack.com
Producer Dan
- @Lzr_illuminati
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