The Lazy RPG Podcast - D&D and RPG News and GM Prep from Sly Flourish

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 00:01:11 Kickstarter Spotlight: Monster Vault 2 by Kobold Press 00:08:23 Product Spotlight: Crit Happens iOS Dice Roller 00:10:32 Kickstarter Spotlight: Free5e 00:15:54 Product Spotlight: Sly Flourish Newsletter Adventure Generator and One-Page 5e 00:20:49 Commentary: 2025 Monster Manual Videos 00:44:24 Commentary: What Do I Want From WOTC After the Monster Manual? 00:49:07 DM Tip: When and How to Fudge Your Game 00:59:41 Patreon Question: Monster Dials for Non-5e Games 01:01:47 Patreon Question: Alternative Initiative Options Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Monster Vault 2 Kickstarter by Kobold Press Crit Happens iOS Dice Roller Free5e Kickstarter

Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs

D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com Contents 00:00 Show Start 01:00 D&D & RPG News: Most Anticipated RPGs of 2025 11:55 Commentary: Two Year Anniversary of the OGL Crisis 32:54 Patreon Spotlight: Talk Show Database with 2,000 Topics 38:28 DM Tip: Improvisation and the Eight Steps 51:29 Patreon Question: Lightning Rods for Control Wizards 57:06 Patreon Question: Running for a Mix of Online and Offline Players 59:54 Patreon Question: Homebrewing Character Buffs Links Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Most Anticipated RPGS of 2025 OGL Article by Lin Codega on 5 January 2023 The Story Behind WOTC's Blurring of D&D 2024 Videos – Lazy RPG Talk Show

Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books: Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs