Radio Free Hommlet

Adventure 34 - Power to the Primals

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:27:05 GMT

Wow...we blather on for quite a bit in this adventure as we discuss Primal Power. It's full of new builds, new powers, new feats and new fun for all of the primal classes (except Seeker - they'll just have to wait). We spend a lot of time on the barbarian and some of his new abilites as well as the Ranger's new favorite leader - the Eagle Shaman plus thinking through some new ways of playing the different classes.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Revenant Assassin

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:01:26 GMT

DM Jackson and DM David bring you a Revenant Assassin utilizing preview content available to D&D Insider subscribers. As usual, a first and 10th level Character Builder file can be found here.

Adventure 33 - The Challenge

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:58:00 GMT

This adventure takes us on a walk through the Dungeon Master's Guide 2 with an extended stop-off at skill challenges. DMG2 spends a lot of time on this mechanic which has been both loved and hated by DMs since 4th Edition came out 16 months ago, so we do too. In the Build This! DM Jackson and DM David discuss some of the new content from PHB3 and DDI that is being previewed with a Revenant Assassin whose files can be found here.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 32 - Well, At MY Table...

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:16:00 GMT

This adventure brings us a look at the bane and boon of all DMs - the House Rule. House rules can fix the gaps that aren't explicitly covered by the RAW or allow extra coolness for your PCs. The cast of Radio Free Hommlet presents some of the house rules we use on a regular basis as well as some thoughts on how they have developed through the sessions of playing. We finish up with DM David's Worldbuilding Affirmations as we walk through the creation of custom races for his Voidshards world.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

What are all these crazy terms you use?

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:34:00 GMT

Like any group of people with a common interest, the Radio Free Hommlet cast has developed certain phrases which we use that you might not be familiar with. If you’re wondering what any of these are, this is your one stop shop to figure that out.

Charisma-din – A Paladin with Charisma as its primary stat.
Flings – Nickname for Halflings, despite it also working for Tieflings that isn’t how we think of them.
Hell-lock – Nickname for Infernal Pact Warlocks.
Laser Cleric – A cleric which focuses on ranged attacks, which are mostly Radiant hence Laser. This is in contrast to the melee-centric Cleric of 3.5e.
MAD – Mutual Attribute Dependency. The situation where a class or build requires more than 2 stats to consistently be strong. For example, attacking on both Strength and Dexterity but using Wisdom as bonus damage for each.
NADs – Non-AC Defences (Fortitude, Reflex and Will)
RAI – Acronym for Rules as Interpreted or Intended, a reading of the rules that the commentary feels holds closer to the intent of the rule, than the letter.
RAW – Acronym for Rules As Written, that is exactly what the book prescribes without interpretation.
Santa Clause – Used to describe a power which targets enemies, not creatures. It knows if you are bad or good. Get it?
Striker-din – A Paladin who focuses on damage, and less on defense. Making it more a fit for the Striker role than the Defender role. (see also Charisma-din)
Suicide Ranger – A term of endearment for Dual Weapon Rangers, who are often somewhat less durable than they need to be and as such could be said to have a suicidal streak for rushing into melee.

Did we miss something? We hardly know we use these, so send us an email to newsdesk@hommlet.com if we say something and you’re like … a what?

Last updated 4 Nov 2009

Shifter Paladin

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:38:00 GMT

In this Build This! from Adventure 31 DM Tim gives us a paladin build based upon some of the new options presented in Divine Power. This LFR-legal strength-based character can both dish out and take a lot of damage. As always, you can download the 1st and 10th level Character Builder files.

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Adventure 31 - An Answer to Prayer

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:30:00 GMT

In this adventure, the fearless (well, mostly, ok...sometimes) hosts of Radio Free Hommlet take a walk through Divine Power . The Map Room contains an in-depth look at the new options presented to Clerics and Paladins as well as an brief glance at what is now available for the other divine classes. There's also a quick Newsdesk as we cover what's just out and what's coming up. The Build This! covers a new Paladin brought to us by DM Tim whose files can be found here.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 30 - God says NO

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:50:00 GMT

In this adventure we finally finish up the PHB2 classes as we discuss the Avenger. He's a divine striker that can really lay down the hurt if his party is willing to give him half a chance - and even if they aren't. We also have a Build This! by DM Jackson and DM David on a Gnome Warden inspired by a new mini from Reaper. More information on this characer as well as his character builder files can be found here. (As a note from DM Kate who does the editing, the first part of the Build This! is kinda rough since I left them to record while I went elsewhere to edit. I think the recording computer felt slighted because the second half where I was watching it is much smoother.) There's a mini-contest mentioned (as in "small" not as in "minis") and the general amount of shenanagains of your four hosts.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Gnome Warden

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:50:00 GMT

A gnome as a warden? Why, they'll come up with anything these days here at Radio Free Hommlet if it strikes their fancy. The concept for this character came from looking at Reaper Miniatures Echidnox figure. Even better, pair him up with one of these (1) (2) so Francis can hang out on the map as well. As always, character files for levels 1 and 10 are provided in the file below.

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Adventure 29 - GenCon Thoughts

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:54:00 GMT

This adventure brings us home again after a GenCon filled with stress, announcements, products, good games and bad. The Map Room covers a lot of the various RPGA adventures that we played - kinda review, but also a look at some things to do or not to do in design or running a game. But if you're looking for more than just our Brain Dump, check out DM David's Worldbuilding Affirmations, where he and DM Jackson cover how various races can be made to fit into his Voidshards universe.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 28 - I Feel the Power

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:15:00 GMT

Despite catastrophe in the land of Hommlet, our brave adventurers journey forth as we take a walk through Arcane Power. We look at some of the new build options, paragon paths, feats and other toys available for arcane classes. Our wizards feel much better. Our sorcerers see potential. And everyone wants a little friend. Also, DM David chats with DM Tim on his Worldbuilding Affirmations as well. See you at GenCon.

And maybe next time we'll have our intros back.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 27 - The Druid

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:13:00 GMT

The personal polymorphing primal controller strikes this adventure as we tackle the Druid from PHB2. Also, DM David and DM Jackson continue talking about Voidshards (see Adventure 26 if you need to catch up) in his Worldbuilding Affirmations; and we steal a segment from Order 66 where they announce the winners of the Reaper Miniatures painting contest. Also, there's a Newsdesk with new releases, what we're going to be up to at GenCon, plus a reminder to go vote for the Ennies (polls close 1 August!) as well as how to find us on Twitter.

All this, crammed into a little over an hour of listening enjoyment.

Look at all those links!

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 26 - Barbarian

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:47:00 GMT

In this adventure we encounter the Barbarian. We have a special guest of ReaperBryan from Reaper Miniatures sitting in with us as we cover this primal striker (with defender hit points and a minion propulsion system). DM David also kicks off a new chapter in his Worldbuilding Affirmations as he works through the process of building a completely new campaign setting with DM Jackson as his first helper.

A note of warning: the volume on this one is rather soft. Apparently DM Kate got a little carried away on setting levels and forgot to balance between all the parts.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 25 - The Warden

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:30:00 GMT

This week's adventure takes us back to PHB2 after our detour into Eberron with a look at the Primal Defender - the Warden. We also have a new Build This! by DM Tim for the most beloved of leaders, the laser cleric.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Human Cleric

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:30:00 GMT

The next in our list of Build This! characters is a human wisdom-based cleric. The concept for this one was inspired by a miniature that DM Tim saw while at ReaperCon and has now been turned into a character complete with stats and some story (and some paint by DM Kate). The zip file contains first and tenth-level Character Builder files.

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Adventure 24 - Eberron

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:45:00 GMT

The RFH cast celebrates the release of the Eberron Player's Guide with a whole episode devoted to it. We cover Artificers and Dragonmarks as well as some of the races and Paragon Paths presented in the book.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 23 - 4E Birthday Suprise - Interview with Keith Baker

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:42:00 GMT

Welcome Gamer Nation!

We're dropping a special episode for you this week, to celebrate the birthday of Fourth Edition! An interview with Keith Baker, creator of Eberron, discussing the upcoming Eberron Players Guide, as well as Gloom, and how to break into writing for RPGs. Check it out!

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Adventure 22 - Shamans and Panthers and Bears, Oh My!

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:30:00 GMT

In this Adventure, Our Friend Steve is back to talk about a very different style of leadership on the field. Yes, it's time to cover the Shaman. We've also got added in a Worldbuilding Affirmation by DM David and DM Kate brings back Gamer 101 to cover some tips for summer convention season. And don't forget the minis contest going on at the forums!

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Tiefling Swordmage

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:39:00 GMT

This character is created by Our Friend Steve as a foil for another tiefling swordmage. It's gimmick is that instead of a sword, he uses the spiked shield's light blade keyword. Check out Adventure 21 to hear the full discussion. The zip file contains Character Builder files for levels 1, 5 and 10 as well as a pdf of level 1.

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Adventure 21 - With Friends Like These

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:15:00 GMT

Radio Free Hommlet is back from ReaperCon as Adventure 21 hits the airwaves with a look at the Sorcerer. Not a class for the beginner or those afraid of dice because this class will keep you (and your GM) on your toes. Build This! features a pacifist swordmage (no swords please) with a guest appearance by Our Friend Steve. Also for your enjoyment, a new contest is announced and...could it be...a Postshow!

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Hybrid Ranger

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:51:00 GMT

The long-awaited hybrid ranger has arrived. DM Tim brings Dwarven tenacity to Build This! in Adventure 20.

The zip file contains Character builder files for levels 1 and 10, as well as a pdf of the level 1 character sheet.

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Adventure 20 - Cooler than Thou

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:34:00 GMT

Holy Controller Creep, Batman! In this adventure we explore the Invoker in all its glory with commentary from two curmudgeon-y wizards. Do the wizards pack up their staves and go home, or can all be made right in the world of controllers? Tune in to find out.

We also have the Build This! idea that spawed the segment. DM Tim gives us a hybrid ranger! You asked, we answered (eventually).

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Warforged Invoker

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:09:00 GMT

DM David's Warforged Invoker is here for download. You can find the discussion around it in Adventure 19.

This file contains D&D Character Builder files for Level 1 and Level 10 as well as a pdf of the Level 1 character sheet.

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Adventure 19 - The Bard

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:22:00 GMT

This adventure takes us to DM Tim's favorite class of all time, the Bard. In the Newsdesk we briefly discuss the arrival of Arcane Power and our immediate impressions of it as well as upcoming plans from the RFH crowd including our Monster Contest and ReaperCon. We also have a Worldbuilding Affirmation from DM David and a Build This! segment on a Warforged Invoker.

As an editorial note, there was a misspeak in the Worldbuilding Affirmation. Fractal Terrains is produced by ProFantasy not Final Fantasy.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Baba Yetu" by Christopher Tin and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Adventure 18 - Monster Mash

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 03:24:00 GMT

Working in the lab, late one night, RFH beheld a dreary sight. A Brain in a Jar began to rise, and suddenly to our surprise...

It did a Map Room!

As you've guessed, this adventure's Map Room takes a trip through the Monster Manual (and some other books) as the Radio Free Hommlet cast talks about their favorite monsters, monster roles, and using monsters from a DM perspective as well as killing them. In addition to the Newsdesk, this adventure features a brand new segment called Build This! where cast members (in this case DM Tim and DM Jackson) create and level a character up through level 10.

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This adventure uses the following music: "Legions (War)" by Zoe Keating, "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett and "Tavern Rock Volume 1" from the Dungeons and Dragons Online Soundtrack.

Drow Paladin

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:04:00 GMT

The first character featured on Build This! is here for download. The design goal was a Paladin capable of stealth to fit with an all-Drow party.

This file contains D&D Character Builder files for Level 1 and Level 10 as well as a pdf of the Level 1 character sheet.

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Announcement - Contests!

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:48:00 GMT

This is just a quick announcement of the winners (finally!) of our character creation contest held on the d20 radio forums as well as the announcement of a new contest to end 1 May with a really cool prize. Listen to the podcast and visit the forums at http://www.d20radio.com/forum/ for more information.

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(No, this is not an April Fools joke)

Adventure 17 - Paragon Paths

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:03:00 GMT

In this adventure we tackle the Paragon Paths laid out in the Player's Handbook with a few jaunts off into other books when the fancy strikes us. We'll go through each class talking about what we like and don't like for paragon paths, as well as some feats to pay attention to as you plan out your character. Also, we have a Worldbuilding Affirmation from DM David .

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Adventure 16 - Rules You Think You Know

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:57:00 GMT

This adventure includes an informal interview with some of the DMs from DDXP regarding the rules their players have most often misunderstood. The conversation veers off in several places in true Tim and Kate style. Due to the open nature of this interview, the audio is fairly soft (except for DM Tim).

This is the last of the DDXP podcasts - next time the full cast is back to discuss Paragon Paths.

This marks DM Kate's first attempt editing the podcast, so the requisite apologies go out for burbles and mistakes that DM Tim would usually have corrected (but I think I got them all - maybe).

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Adventure 15 - RPGA Members Meeting from DDXP

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:47:00 GMT

Finally getting around to editing and publishing some of the recorded material sitting over here. This is the RPGA Members Meeting from DDXP, talking about campaign plans, GM Rewards, and other items of interest to those playing Wizard's Living Forgotten Realms campaign.

The primary speaker you hear is Chris Tulach.

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Adventure 14 - DDXP 2009 Product Announcements

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:28:00 GMT

Greetings Gamer Nation!

Tim and Kate are off at DDXP today, and here is the audio from the Wizards of the Coast Product Announcements seminar, as fast as we could get it to you. This was recorded on Thursday night at 6pm EST, we hope you enjoy the little nuggets like talk of Familiars for Arcane classes, Bard & Sorcerer support in Arcane Power, and Domains for Divine classes in Divine Power.

Mike Mearls is the primary speaker, and Chris Tulach the secondary voice you'll hear. Chris was far away from our mike, so pardon if he's a little soft.

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Adventure 13 - Preview Classes

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:04:00 GMT

Interested in the Artificer? Beguiled by the Bard? Ready to rampage like a Barbarian? Furry fantasies that only a Druid can help you fufill? erhm...

All of this and more is yours in this weeks Radio Free Hommlet. We discuss the wonders of these classes, most of which will appear Player's Handbook 2 this year. Though one of which is a preview for the Eberron Player's Guide. Also we have an excellent spot by Mostly Joe on the different types of Defenders.

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Adventure 12 - The Drow, the Genasi and the Sword Mage, Oh My!

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:50:00 GMT

Come join us this week as we discuss what we feel about the classes and races in the Forgotten Realms Player's Guide.

Have something you'd like to see discussed in an upcoming episode, let us know! Head over to the forums and chime in, or comment on the blog.

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Adventure 11 - The Cleric

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

What's this? I new podcast from Radio Free Hommlet? DOWNLOAD HERE

You betcha Gamer Nation, Happy New Year! We've re-vamped the show process, are recording weekly on Wednesday at 7pm Central, and look forward to sharing the love of Fourth Edition D&D to everyone in the Gamer Nation. This time, THE CLERIC! The hands-down best Healer in the game, rife with Divine power and ONE CHANNEL DIVINTY PER ENCOUNTER.

Check it out, and tell us what you want to hear next at newsdesk@hommlet.com

Adventure 10 - The Fighter

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:59:00 GMT

From the theory that late really is better than never, we bring you that stalwart wall, the fighter.

Yes, this is unconscionably late. This is because I, DM Jackson, am only now learning our audio editing software. Questions about the sound quality will be answered the same way.

Newsroom
Efficiency Expert
World Building
Tactical Analysis Desk
Map Room

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Adventure 9 - The Paladin

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Late, late, late ... we are Soooooo late.

That said, here is the latest podcast with information on The Paladin. Knight's in Shining Armor, check, goody-two-shoes ... not so much.

This episode includes:

Newsdesk
Review by MostlyJoe
TAD
Map Room

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About DM Kate

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:09:00 GMT

DM Kate is the baby gamer (and youngest) of the Radio Free Hommlet crew. She began gaming after marrying a gamer (DM Tim) and has been playing for about 5 years now. Her system expertise is limited to the ones that have been played within her regular group (formed about 5 years ago and going strong, once a week). She's not a huge rules person, but since DM Tim is good about sharing his rules twinking, she manages to get by in HERO as well as the next person.

In the Real World, Kate has 2 degrees in music with which she is doing nothing, spending her days instead playing with her dog Gandalf. She is also a kinetic learner who really enjoys various arts and crafts, primarily knitting and hanging out with her Ladies Pestering Society.

Adventure 8 - The Ranger

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:37:00 GMT

This adventure we discuss the Ranger, from Bow-wielding looney to in-your-face Cuisinart and one option in-between.

Newsroom
World Building
Tactical Analysis Desk
Map Room

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Random Encounter 1 - Send in the Clones

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:41:00 GMT

Time for our first Random Encounter ...

Star Wars : Clone Wars
Board Games
Video Games
Television

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Adventure 7 - The Rogue

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Podcast Advantage ... ok, that was horrible, sorry.

This adventure we discuss the Rogue, a class everyone has an opinion about.

Newsroom
Efficiency Expert
Tactical Analysis Desk
Map Room
Gamer 101

Look for our new non-D&D shows, called Radio Free Hommlet : Random Encounters starting next Sunday.

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Adventure 6 - The Warlock

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:16:00 GMT

Holy concealed spellcaster Batman! It's time to talk about Warlocks.

Other items:

Tactical Analysis Desk
World Building
GenCon
Post Show Announcements!

See you guys after GenCon!

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Organization

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:01:00 GMT

The Riders of Falcon Hold are primarily a ground-based army. They maintain no navy, but have combined forces with naval organizations when needed.
There are main companies, which are primarily infantry but include light cavalry, engineers, and at least one or two magical members. There is also a specialized engineering company, two heavy cavalry companies, and a magical “company” that consists of only a single, very well-regarded squad. Those provide the bulk of the Riders’ military might. But the original adventurers knew the limitations of conventional military forces.

Besides the soldiers, there is one special company called the Peregrines. The Peregrines are not trained to fight, although all of them have some combat training. They are messengers and scouts par excellence. In fact, they make good money for the company by selling their services for mail delivery and the like when they aren’t needed for the Riders. Another non-standard branch is the Kestrels, who are spies and diplomats. (Some soldiers grumble that those are two words for the same thing.) There is some friction between the Kestrels and the rest of the Riders since the Kestrels are trained in Waterdeep, and often seem to have their own agenda.

Finally, the Riders of Falcon Hold maintain a variable number of “Free Talons.” A Talon is the smallest fighting force the Riders train, usually from four to eight men. A Free Talon is a Talon not connected to any squad or company. The members are often drawn from many branches of the army. Their missions are the least “military” of any. In fact, they are basically adventurers themselves. Some even pursue freelance work alongside their service to the Riders.

Origins

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:00:00 GMT

In northern Cormyr, high in The Stormhorns, stands a fortress known as Falcon Hold, so named since it is perched precariously on the crest of a mountain, so inaccessible that only falcons are said to go there. But all is not as it seems. The fortress was crafted by dwarven stonecunning. Its wells run deep, and secret ways lead to its gates. Those who know such things say that two grandmothers with brooms and sacks of stones could hold off an orkish warband from its battlements, and that the forces that call the castle home can move like shadows at sunset.

Falcon Hold is a holy place. The body of the Paladin Mihail Patronus rests there. His spirit now serves Tyr Evenhand. His shrine is sacred also to those who venerate Helm and Tempus, for he died facing down an army alone, and held them in the very pass that Falcon Hold guards while his friends brought reinforcements from three nations of Faerun.

For their part in saving all Faerun perhaps from a plague of darkness, Patronus’ companions were given land and title by the king of Cormyr. They chose to erect a fortress on the site of the great battle, and to name it with their fallen friend’s badge of honor.

Kalfer Stonebender, the dwarven warrior, promised his cohort of kinsmen to carve the stone and build the keep. Jenna Blue-eyes, a priest, and Patronus’ wife, swore to maintain the shrine. She worshiped Helm, and called to her service a band of His warriors and other servants. Those, and other young souls who came to Falcon Hold to learn from the heroes of the Battle of the Bloodshards, became the core of a new force in the world. Patronus’ companions realized that their efforts as free blades and adventure-seekers had only limited effect. The world had nearly paid the price for their free-wheeling ways. When the time came that armies and nobles were needed, they came almost too late. The Harpers were effective, if scattered, but what was needed was something different: an army without a country, ready to fight wherever needed to maintain security.

The Riders of Falcon Hold were born.

The original Riders, Patronus’ companions, continued to adventure from time to time, but increasingly they turned their efforts to training the next generation. Out of several bands of followers, they forged the beginnings of an army. The Stonebender’s kin, and later other mercenaries of many races who wished to serve alongside him, were the sergeants and special troops. The yeomen of Helm who came to serve Lady Jenna provided the beginnings of a regular army. Martigan Mourn, the secretive woodsman, was never much interested in living indoors, but as other rangers came to learn at his feet, he provided services and teaching to the Falcon Hold.

Their friend Leask the Halfling had seen far too much of war, and retired to Waterdeep for a life of comfortable beds, good meals, and willing women. Along the way, he accidentally became a major player in the Thieves’ Guild, and his loyal allies have spread across the world. Those in the Riders who show skill at spycraft are often sent to spend a year or two at the “University” in Waterdeep. They often come back wealthier, and more prone to sleep with one eye open.

Iosef Eversun, the wizard, also had little interest in living in a castle and running an army. He turned his hand to magical study, but his tower was not far away, and he has always consented to train magicians for the Riders. As such efforts often do, it started small, and now his “solitary tower” is surrounded by a small village and a magical academy.

What are The Riders of Falcon Hold?

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:58:00 GMT

The Riders of Falconhold is an organization that exists within the shared world campaign of the Living Forgotten Realms, an ongoing campaign created by Wizards of the Coast and run by the RPGA. The Riders of Falconhold are completely unofficial, created by the cast, crew and friends of Radio Free Hommlet to act as a touchpoint in the backgrounds of their characters, and presented here in hopes that their listeners will likewise want to participate. You are welcome to use this information however you want. Do you want to be a former student of The Riders? Great! Do you want to be a descendent of Mihail's third cousin twice removed? Great! Do you want to have a vendetta against The Riders because a group of Peregrines did wrong by you or yours? Great! Use it as you will, and if you've got cool ideas, tell us about them at NewsDesk@Hommlet.com.

Adventure 5 - The Warlord ... A week late

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:13:00 GMT

Alright, better late than never here is Adventure 5 of Radio Free Hommlet on the Warlord.

Listen to the show to find out why we're a bit late, and look forward to next time when we review the Warlock.

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Adventure 4 - Origins and The Wizard

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:57:00 GMT

Most of the RFH staff spent the week at Origins, and we have some great interviews and content recorded.

Remember ... give us a call at 646-495-9203 x19743.

Here is what's coming your way:
* Information on the Swordmage class
* Interview with the leaders of Harvestlands, a community driven campaign path for Fourth Edition D&D.
* Field Reports from MostlyJoe and Fedifensor (and something extra)
* Map Room, Recorded at Origins with Fedifensor sitting in.
* Toolshed about DDI, and Class Acts Wizard
* Post Show - Gamer Movie Reviews for Hulk, Kung-Fu Panda, and Get Smart

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Adventure 3 - Fourth Edition Launch and Character Creation

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:23:00 GMT

What's up Gamer Nation!

Time for the new podcast, coming out on Sunday just barely on schedule. This episode is shorter, and has no post-show. But do not fear, next weeks post show will include Kung-Fu Panda and The Incredible Hulk.

In this week we discuss some items:

Fillable PDF Character Sheet

FoxIt Reader

D&D Resources

You can download the episode here

Adventure 2 - Keep on the Shadowfell

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:36:00 GMT

In our second Adventure, our cast talks about Keep on the Shadowfell, using D&D Minis in Fourth Edition, and Actions Points in action. New segments this week called The Toolshed and Gamer 101 and a lot of changes prompted by listener feedback.

If you want your moment in the sun, like MostlyJoe from our forums, record a "I leveled up listening to Radio Free Hommlet" spot, or just call us on the phone and leave a voicemail message with it at 646-495-9203 x 19743. If you'd like to comment on the show, check out it's thread on our forums.

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About DM David

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Thu, 22 May 2008 01:43:00 GMT

DM David has been gaming entirely too long. He was a scant 9 years old when his cousins introduced him to Dungeons & Dragons, and he never looked back. He's played a lot of systems over the years, including Star Frontiers, Gamma World, Traveller (took three tries to have a character survive chargen), Champions, Marvel Superheroes (every incarnation) Shadow Run, various World of Darkness games, and lots and lots (and lots) of Unisystem games. He's also been known to engage in LARP from time to time.

When he's not gaming, he's goofing off at work in the Arlington Public Library, or pursuing one of his other interests. He draws (and partly writes) a web comic called Domino Girls, and posts random stuff on his blog: The Astounding Mr. Goodner's Amazing Electric Widgets.

David is a published author in the RPG biz. His most recent publication was a complation of his RPG.net column, The Play's the Thing, by Technomancer Press.

Adventure 1 - Fourth Edition Buzz

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:12:00 GMT

In Adventure 1, we cover the buzz around 4th Edition D&D, some the current news of the day, get a briefing from Sibela d'Sivis in Eberron, a rundown of powers in Fourth Edition from Morphon and Arthron and discuss all sorts of stuff around the new edition in The Map Room.

You can find our website at http://hommlet.com and the linked to Wolfgang Baur's Open Design project here.

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About DM Tim

TheDMs@Hommlet.com (TheDMs@Hommlet.com) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:48:00 GMT

DM Tim has been playing games since sometime in the mid 80s, having been introduced by a family friend to red-box Dungeons & Dragons. He's spent a lot of time playing other systems though. Through most of his college years in the mid-90s he was addicted to Vampire The Masquerade, and HERO System. Tabletop gaming, computer games and particularly MUSHing (AmberMUSH primarily, some WoD MUSHes) were the downfall of his college GPA and career. But after college he began to evolve a preference in lighter mechanic systems, and can lately be found often playing Unisystem, Unisystem Lite, and other "lite" systems. He has strong hopes for the K.I.S.S. principle will be carried strongly through the upcoming Fourth Edition release.

Despite an incomplete run at college, Tim spends his daytime hours as an IT Consultant specializing in Microsoft BizTalk Server. He is a Principal Consultant with Sogeti USA, and has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for BizTalk Server. His father, Ray Rayburn, is an audio engineer and so Tim grew up around microphones, speakers, mixing consoles, etc. This gave him a solid grounding him the technology necessary to put on a quality podcast. After hearing the Order 66 Podcast, he decided that the idea he had been kicking around for a while was worth doing, because he had seen it done well. He pulled together DM Jackson and DM David and Radio Free Hommlet is what fell out.