Undercommon Taste

Oct 30 2024 159 ep. 66 mins 4

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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo

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All Flesh Is Surplus Jam: The Mall of Horrors - Episode 153

Oct 30 2024 91 mins

This week, we're taking a break from our regular episodes for a one-shot game of The Lost Bay. Join us as we try to find our way through the darkness and out of the mall. Special thanks to Kris for writing and running the adventure, and to Danny for coming on to play with us. Kris didn't have any media links he wanted to provide, but Danny can be found with the handle @dannyrmendoz

Werewolves and Warlocks and Vampires, Oh My! - Episode 153

Oct 16 2024 71 mins

This week, we're talking about Monster of the Week! Join us as we discuss the Powered by the Apocalypse system, monster hunting, and game mechanics, and highlight some of our favorite playbooks in the base ruleset. At about the 30 minute mark, we mention a game where you play as cats. It's called "Magical Kitties Save the Day", by Atlas Games, and you can find it here: https://ww

Till the Streetlights Come On - Episode 151

Oct 02 2024 63 mins

This week, we're talking about Kids on Bikes! Join us as we discuss the themes and mechanics of the game, and culminate with trying our hand at character creation. Hurricane Helene hit our region of East Tennessee hard. While we both got out safe and sound, many folks in nearby communities weren't so lucky. If you want to help in this area specifically, please consider making a don

The Future is Now, Old Man - Episode 150

Sep 18 2024 73 mins

This week, we (mostly) finish our discussion of the changes to the classes in the new D&D 2024 ruleset. Join us as we discuss quality of life improvements, forget to mention the rogue, and James voices his... opinions. As mentioned in the episode, one of the sources we're using to get our information about the new 2024 ruleset is the YouTube channel Treantmonk's Temple. You can

International House of Vampires - Action 12 Cinema Anniversary AP, pt. 2

Sep 11 2024 101 mins

This week, we welcome back Michael Ross from The RPG Academy and Rob Hilferty from Worldbuild With Us to play Michael's Ennie-nominated game Action 12 Cinema to celebrate our podcast's fourth anniversary. Join us for the second part of our play session, where we complete the Production Phase of the game, engaging in bad B-movie hijinks to discover the identity of the leader of the

Recipe for Disaster - Action 12 Cinema Anniversary AP, pt.1

Sep 04 2024 89 mins

This week, we welcome back Michael Ross from The RPG Academy and Rob Hilferty from Worldbuild With Us to play Michael's Ennie-nominated game Action 12 Cinema to celebrate our podcast's fourth anniversary. Join us for this, the first part of our play session, where we complete the Pre-Production Phase of the game, establishing the details of the crazy B-budget action film we will be

Uncanny Valley - Episode 147

Aug 21 2024 65 mins

This week, we're continuing our look at the rules changes for the D&D 5e 2024 ruleset. Join us as we talk about the changes to spellcasting, weapon properties, and - despite our best efforts - as many classes as we can manage in the time allowed. As mentioned in the episode, one of the sources we're using to get our information about the new 2024 ruleset is the YouTube channel

Different, but the Same - Episode 146

Aug 07 2024 68 mins

This week, we start taking a look at some of the new rules changes announced for the latest version of Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Join us as we discuss what's new, what's gone, and what's been clarified. As mentioned in the episode, one of the sources we're using to get our information about the new 2024 ruleset is the YouTube channel Treantmonk's Temple. You can find this c

Unto Desolation - Episode 145

Jul 24 2024 75 mins

This week, we begin our transition away from Fallout and back into our biomes series by talking about wastelands. Join us as we discuss types of wastelands, examples of wastelands from both media and the real world, and some ideas on how to implement different types of wastelands into your games. Near the end of the episode, I mentioned a product (and then inserted a correction t

Wild Wasteland - Episode 144

Jul 10 2024 44 mins

This week, we wrap up our conversation about the Fallout TTRPG by Modiphius. Join us as we discuss the creatures and characters of the Fallout RPG, how to modify them, and how we would build some of the creatures from Fallout lore that didn't make it into the book. As mentioned previously, Modiphius has a free quickstart guide for the Fallout RPG available on their website. It co