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Welcome to Hellbent!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:48 +0000

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Hellbent Cometh

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:21:13 +0000

Saving Throw has technically been off the air for three years now. Aside from a couple of test streams and a few posts on YouTube, not much has happened. Until now. If you’ve been away from social media (and this site), you may have missed the announcement that I’ve been producing a new show called […]

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We’re Back! … Sorta… With a Savage Pathfinder One-Shot!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:31:38 +0000

Hey friends! Despite all odds I managed to defeat my ADHD and finally finish editing the Pathfinder one-shot we filmed way back in April 2023! And here’s the very first episode of that! I’ve added pop-ups throughout the video to hopefully explain a bit of the gameplay. This includes breaking down some concepts and rules […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Additional Info, Part 2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:26:10 +0000

CLASS EDGESIn episode 3 we talked a bit about Edges in character creation and briefly mentioned the Class Edges in Pathfinder for Savage Worlds. Let’s take a deeper dive into how Class Edges actually work. The first Class Edge that a character can access—also known as Core Class Edges—functions as both a character archetype like […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Additional Info, Part 1

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:53:23 +0000

AlliesAllies are just Extras your players can control. There are Edges to give you more abilities with your ally, and use them as an extension of your own abilities. The GM can help determine who is “controllable” like that – in other words who can become an ally. But the GM does not control allies […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Basic Rules, Part Two

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:57:29 +0000

Fast and furious: that’s the Savage Worlds combat motto. The rules are beginner-friendly, but battles can be as complex as you need them to be. Pathfinder veterans are going to see a little less “crunch” in the numbers system and a little more variety in what characters can do. It’s a very cinematic system, built […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Basic Rules, Part One

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 23:45:11 +0000

In Savage Worlds, most characters are separated between two categories: Wilds Cards and Extras. A simple way to think of them is roles in a movie. Wild Cards are the named characters, featured roles that the plot revolves around or large creatures and enemies that are the focus of a climatic action scene. Extras are […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Character Creation, Part Three

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:26:48 +0000

We’re pulling into the home stretch of our character creation journey for Savage Pathfinder! With episode one we came up with our character’s concept, chose their Dwarven ancestry, and selected a number of hindrances. In episode two we figured out their attributes, selected their skills, and determined their derived statistics. For the final episode of character creation, […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Character Creation, Part Two

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 23:16:48 +0000

Last time we explored character concepts in Pathfinder for Savage Worlds, starting with ancestry and then diving into one of my favorite parts of the game system: hindrances. We started building a dwarf wizard, and decided he would be arrogant– a MAJOR hindrance– and then chose stubborn and mean as two MINOR hindrances. He’s super […]

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Savage Pathfinder – Character Creation, Part One

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:00:53 +0000

Just how does a character come to be in Savage Pathfinder? Stick around and roll your Saving Throw – we’re about to find out! We’ve built many characters using Savage Worlds here at the Exploration Society, but they were often part of long-form series and hard to parse because we were covering a lot of […]

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Is Pathfinder for Savage Worlds right for you?

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 19:12:57 +0000

Does Pathfinder lose that loving feeling in the shift to a new ruleset? Is Pathfinder for Savage Worlds our savior from OGL 1.1? Let’s take a look at the book! Here at the Exploration Society workshop we see a lot of new and old tabletop role-playing games. And sometimes, these are amalgamations of areas we’ve […]

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Interview with Eddy Webb on Pugmire’s Upcoming 2nd Edition, Disabilities in Game Design, and Lessons Learned Producing RPGs

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

On December 21, 2022, I sat down with Eddy Webb to talk about the forthcoming second edition of the popular Realms of Pugmire system from Onyx Path, as well as how he’s incorporated disability into his game design. Enjoy! DomHi, everyone. I’m Dom Zook, executive producer here at Saving Throw. And I am joined by […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week: Ko-Fi Sub-A-Thon Marathon Edition – D&D New Capenna

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 21:50:45 +0000

Another week, another flame lit, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: The next installment of clips from our Ko-Fi Subathon! Ko-Fi Subathon: D&D – New Capenna Saturday – 11/5: D&D 5e (Amazon) – Ko-Fi Subathon (VOD) We’ve got more highlights from Last Saturday’s Saving Throw Ko-Fi marathon, this time with D&D: […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week: Ko-Fi Sub-A-Thon Marathon Edition

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:01:02 +0000

We’re keeping the beacons lit, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: The first installment of clips from our Ko-Fi Subathon! Ko-Fi Subathon: The Blue Wizards Saturday – 11/5: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (PEG Shop|DriveThru RPG) – Ko-Fi Subathon (VOD) Saving Throw needs you! Last Saturday we held a marathon, calling on […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week: The Few and Cursed Learn-2-Play

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 03:28:25 +0000

To note, the Saving Throw Discord is still blessedly Musk free, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week, a supersized edition featuring The Few and Cursed RPG! Learn 2 Play: The Few and Cursed RPG Episode 1: Character Creation Episode 2: Gameplay Episode 3: The Finale Maximum Apocalypse (DriveThru RPG) – The […]

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Why Now’s A Great Time to Support Saving Throw

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, I’ve launched a new fundraising endeavor. A fundraiser to END ALL FUNDRAISERS! Ahem. One that, if successful, could mean not only the continuation of Saving Throw and the development of new, much needed and asked for content, but also the ability to produce without intervention. No mid-game […]

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State of the Throw – August 31, 2022

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:19:43 +0000

Join Dom Zook, executive producer and owner of Saving Throw, for a frank discussion on the future of Saving Throw. Support the channel at https://ko-fi.com/savingthrowshow ! Event begins at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern on Wednesday, August 31st!

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Twitch Clips of the Week: #EndALZ Edition

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 21:48:23 +0000

We escaped the Predator by not being a threat, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: We have some fun and raise money for the Alzheimer’s Organization on the #EndALZ Charity Event! #EndALZ Charity Event Saturday – 8/6: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (PEG Shop|DriveThru RPG) – #EndALZ Charity Event (VOD) Our annual, […]

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Producing Content, Part Two – Revenue Streams & The Cost of Content

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:07:56 +0000

I alluded to compromise in my last post. I also mentioned revenue streams. The two go hand in hand. Producing content is not free. Somewhere along the line you’ll need to pay for something – tech upgrades, a cast/crew, the games themselves. And you’ll need to find the money for those things. Depending on where […]

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Producing Content, Part One – WILL THIS EVEN WORK??

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:55:03 +0000

THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY TO PRODUCE A TTRPG SHOW. There, I said it. This is the first year in the last nine that I haven’t attended, or even presented remotely at, Gen Con. I typically run a sold-out How-To seminar on running streamed RPGs in addition to several live events. In lieu of offering […]

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Problems with RPG Streams & How to Fix Them

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:48:07 +0000

I’ve been producing liveplay RPGs for over 8 years now. Been in TV/Film & Home Entertainment production for nearly 20. I’ve run sold out panels on “How to Stream RPGs” since 2015. Even managed to have streaming RPGs be my primary day-job for a number of years. So when I tell you I’ve worked and […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (6/19)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We’re all in this together, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: The RPG Exploration Society leaves The Weird West behind! RPG Exploration Society: Savage Worlds & Deadlands – The Weird West Tuesday – 6/21: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (PEG Shop|DriveThru RPG) – Deadlands (PEG Shop|DriveThru RPG) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD) […]

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8 Years and Counting…

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:07:12 +0000

Let’s travel back in time to June 21st, 2014. Geek & Sundry and Nerdist passed on the project. Other streaming companies (who have long since passed into obscurity) wanted complete control with zero liability. So I decided to launch my own channel along with friends. We didn’t know exactly where it would take us or […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (6/12)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Just got to heaven and we can’t sit down, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: The cast of New Pantheon Academia talks it out, and the chase is on with the RPG Exploration Society! New Pantheon Academia RPG Exploration Society: Savage Worlds & Deadlands – The Weird West Sunday – 6/12: […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (6/5)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Summer’s here and the time is right, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: It’s time for the posse to mount up as Deadlands: The Weird West continues on RPG Exploration Society! RPG Exploration Society: Savage Worlds & Deadlands – The Weird West Tuesday – 6/7: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (PEG Shop|DriveThru […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (5/29)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We ARE the Jedi you’ve been looking for, it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: Character creation in Deadlands: The Weird West continues on RPG Exploration Society! RPG Exploration Society: Savage Worlds & Deadlands – The Weird West Tuesday – 5/31: Savage Worlds Adventure Edition (PEG Shop|DriveThru RPG) – Deadlands (PEG Shop|DriveThru […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (5/22)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 28 May 2022 21:33:17 +0000

From a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away it’s the Saving Throw Clips of the Week! This week: New Pantheon Academia finally graduates, and RPG Exploration Society brings Savage Worlds and Deadlands back to the channel! New Pantheon Academia RPG Exploration Society: Savage Worlds & Deadlands – The Weird West Sunday – […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (5/15)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 21 May 2022 19:32:38 +0000

Currently up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: It’s almost graduation day at New Pantheon Academia! New Pantheon Academia Sunday – 5/15: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia (VOD) As their struggle against The Devil gets closer to its climax, the god kids (Aki, Critical Bard, […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (4/17)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Currently prepping verses for our feature on Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society concludes its look at the Dark Souls RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 4/21: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (4/10)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We’re putting in a bid to buy Twitter with all the souls we’ve collected, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society‘s penultimate session of our look at the Dark Souls RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 4/14: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (4/3)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Our place in the multiverse includes an ample snack bar, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society‘s trek into the Dark Souls RPG continues! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 4/7: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD coming soon!) GM Gabe […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (3/27)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:00:00 +0000

In the running for a Grammy despite playing no music, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society‘s playtime of Dark Souls RPG begins! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 3/31: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD coming soon!) Our first session […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (3/20)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000

We’ve traded our immortal soul for a perfect bracket, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society sits down with the lead designer of the Dark Souls RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 3/24: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD) With […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (3/13)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 19:00:00 +0000

The only March Madness we recognize is the Isabella the Mad, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society checks out the Dark Souls RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Dark Souls RPG Thursday – 3/17: Dark Souls RPG (Pre-Order @ Steamforged Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD) Prepare to die! The […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (3/6)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Currently under investigation for dice crimes by the Gotham City PD, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: It’s the mid-season finale of New Pantheon Academia! New Pantheon Academia Sunday – 3/6: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia (VOD coming soon!) On the mid-season finale, fresh off the introduction of their new Divinities, […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (2/20)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 26 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Take a break from practicing your parry in Elden Ring, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: RPG Exploration Society‘s time with the Avatar Legends RPG concludes, and the elseworlds drama continues on New Pantheon Academia! New Pantheon Academia RPG Exploration Society: Avatar Legends RPG Sunday – 2/20: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (2/13)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Join us as we gorge on discounted Valentine’s candy, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The gang takes a walk through some dreams in New Pantheon Academia! New Pantheon Academia Sunday – 2/13: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia (VOD coming soon!) Special guest star Drakoniques returns, as Emeka Okafor plays host […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (2/6)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000

We’ve got nothing but love for you, baby, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: New Pantheon Academia dig into the devil’s family tree! New Pantheon Academia Sunday – 2/6: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia (VOD coming soon!) The god kids (Aki, Critical Bard, Eric Reichert, and Mika Midgett) contend with their […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (1/30)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000

All our tokens are fungible in perpetuity, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society‘s penultimate session of Magpie Games’ Avatar Legends RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Avatar Legends RPG Tuesday – 2/1: Avatar Legends RPG (Quickstart Rules Available @ Magpie Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD on Feb 10th) In […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (1/23)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000

Wordle doesn’t accept our starting word of “TTRPG”, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The devil’s busy on New Pantheon Academia and gameplay starts with RPG Exploration Society‘s look at Magpie Games’ Avatar Legends RPG! New Pantheon Academia RPG Exploration Society: Avatar Legends RPG Sunday – 1/23: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (1/16)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000

We haven’t been acquired by Microsoft but Phil Spencer is welcome to toss us a check, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: RPG Exploration Society continues its look at Magpie Games’ Avatar Legends RPG, and the god kids return on New Pantheon Academia! New Pantheon Academia RPG Exploration Society: Avatar Legends RPG […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (1/9)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:00:00 +0000

New year, new shows, it’s the return of the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The RPG Exploration Society begins their look at Magpie Games’ Avatar Legends RPG! RPG Exploration Society: Avatar Legends RPG Monday – 1/10: Avatar Legends RPG (Quickstart Rules Available @ Magpie Games) – RPG Exploration Society (VOD on Jan 27th) […]

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Holiday Sale Guide 2021

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:20:48 +0000

Looking for awesome tabletop games and accessories this year? We’ve got a round-up of some of the best sales going on right now and a few recommendations. Note: Some of the following are affiliate links and Saving Throw receives a small kickback for any purchases made. Your support is appreciated! Die Hard Dice – Not […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (10/3)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 09 Oct 2021 19:00:00 +0000

We’ve unlocked the Lament Configuration because we’re pretty sure we left our keys in it, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! Highlights for this week: The RPG Exploration Society does some queer-friendly superheroices with QUEERZ!, and Dice Ex Machina tries to escape the labyrinth! RPG Exploration Society: QUEERZ! One-Shot Dice Ex Machina Monday – […]

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Twitch Clips of the Week (9/12)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Recreate the Gen Con experience with us by staying up late and impulse buying a bunch of dice, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! Roleplaying highlights for this week: God stuff occurs on Dice Ex Machina, and Mysterium returns for Gen Con Online! Dice Ex Machina Gen Con Online 2021: Mysterium Wednesday – 9/15: […]

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Clips of the Week (8/1)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 19:00:00 +0000

We’re the latest recruit to Task Force X, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! Tabletop roleplaying clips for this week include: New Pantheon Academia does an exorcism, and the RPG Exploration Society‘s Dune RPG Learn-To-Play finishes up! New Pantheon: Academia RPG Exploration Society: Dune Learn-To-Play Sunday – 8/1: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia […]

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Clips of the Week (6/27)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 03 Jul 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Looking for a few good nerds to help us pilot our gestalt mecha, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week’s tabletop roleplaying business includes: New Pantheon: Academia hits the range and All Games, No Masters concludes their game of Cobwebs! New Pantheon: Academia All Games, No Masters Sunday – 6/27: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – […]

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Clips of the Week (5/2)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 08 May 2021 19:00:00 +0000

We’re also on Phase 4, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week’s tabletop roleplaying shenanigans include: New Pantheon Academia meet the White King, and Tales from Salt Bay heads back to high school with Monsterhearts! New Pantheon: Academia Tales from Salt Bay: Monsterhearts Sunday – 5/2: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – New Pantheon: Academia (VOD) […]

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What to Watch on Saving Throw?

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

One of the most common questions I get is from TTRPG fans looking for something new to watch. Saving Throw has produced a metric ton(ne) of RPG-related content. Although we’ve been producing content since 2014, many folks still don’t know what we make. So I thought I’d give a breakdown separated by preferences. I also […]

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The Challenge of Goals & Initiatives – The Future of Saving Throw

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

PART TWO of my “Future of Saving Throw” series. In this part I’ll talk about our current initiatives, why we’re going in the direction we’re going, and how I hope they’ll help get the channel back on top. If you missed PART ONE you can read it here. With the dire parts out of the […]

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Where the Money Goes – The Future of Saving Throw

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Saving Throw head honcho Dom Zook breaks down how the channel makes its money, and why that's not enough.

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Clips of the Week (3/14)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 19:00:47 +0000

Four hours of content edited into smaller chunks for your viewing convenience, it’s the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: New Pantheon Academia puts the Safety Squad right back into action, and All Games, No Masters finishes up its first season! New Pantheon: Academia All Games, No Masters Sunday – 3/14: OverArms (DriveThruRPG) – […]

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Clips of the Week (5/24)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Mon, 25 May 2020 21:49:37 +0000

Even though time means nothing, enjoy your long weekend with the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: Tempting Fate returns for charity! Tempting Fate: Ducktails RAICES Special Sunday – 5/24: Lasers & Feelings (Download here) – Ducktails (VOD) We got the gang back together! Tempting Fate returned to Saving Throw to benefit The Refugee […]

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Clips of the Week (5/03)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (djregular) — Mon, 11 May 2020 17:30:00 +0000

It’s a fully stacked week for the Saving Throw Twitch Clip Round-Up! This week: The Wildcards gang gets a first look at Deadlands: The Weird West on Lawless, the Pirates of Salt Bay make an island getaway, the RPG Exploration Society checks out Fantasy AGE, and school’s out forever for Wildcards: East Texas University! Deadlands: […]

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Gen Con 2018

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 08 May 2018 19:13:01 +0000

We’re going to Gen Con 2018! And we’re taking our unique brand of interactive gameplay with us! We’ll have panels, meet’n’greets, and some surprises. August 2-5th in Indianapolis, IN. While some details are still being hammered out, you can get your tickets to a couple of our events right now! We’ll update with guest lists and […]

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The DM’s Lament

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 17:20:25 +0000

Our brand new official music video for what started as a tiny little feature on Barky’s Brigade with Barky herself, Ms. Amy Vorpahl. Super happy to release to you all THE DM’S LAMENT! Enjoy and please share with your gaming groups and friends!

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Five Dog NPCs That Your Game Needs

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 18 May 2017 19:00:15 +0000

by Teline Guerra Your game is full of monsters, orcs and giants. Your campaign has gone on for a while. Your players are settling in to a routine on how they fight. Or you just want to do something different. It’s time to bring in a dog! Dogs can be treated as though they are […]

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All New Site!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 20:17:20 +0000

Hello everyone! The site is BACK and now better than ever thanks to the tireless efforts of John Arcadian over at Bee Zen Web Design, and, of course, the support of our wonderful Patreon backers! This update is a longtime coming and introduces some key features we think you’ll enjoy! First up we now have […]

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2016 – Our Favorite Moments

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 23:06:17 +0000

Let’s face it: 2016 has been a pretty crappy year. From the celebrity deaths to the presidential election, there weren’t many high points to reflect on. But fear not: we here at Saving Throw have put together some of the best moments from this past year to pick up your spirits! So sit back, relax, […]

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Giveaways! Yep!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 22:46:15 +0000

We’re nearing the end of the year and so what better time to have a couple of giveaways! To start us off, in celebration of reaching over 1 million views on our YouTube channel, we’re giving away a Loot Crate to a random commenter on the video. All you need to do is share your […]

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2017 Saving Throw Questionnaire

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:48:31 +0000

We’re about to usher in a brand new year, and thus it’s time to see how we’re doin’! Here’s a short questionnaire to provide some feedback and let us know what’s working and what we can improve upon. Your responses are much appreciated. Thanks! Here is the link to the survey! https://goo.gl/forms/5Zz9JBu9WQoQvsNw1 The survey closes […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #10 – Idalia

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 00:35:19 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PT/8p ET on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Tara Strand as Idalia, the Devoted. It was my 2nd Crucible where my deeper lessons began. In it I found […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #9 – Varya

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:19:15 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Mac Beauvais The fighting had become tedious to Varya. The Wing had been sent to clear out the township […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #8 – Varya

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:16:48 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Mac Beauvais Varya was back in the Crucible. She was back in the fucking Crucible! She tried to shriek […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #7 – Idalia

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:11:55 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Tara Strand Being in The Grimwald was energizing. I can understand why its people rarely care much for the […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #6 – Varya

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 19:50:25 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Mac Beauvais When the wing boarded the ship bound for Pyre, Varya quickly moved to spend as much solitary […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #5 – Ink

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 21:05:34 +0000

Letters from Pyre, from the Phoenix known as “Ink.” I have been chided by the other Shrouded for not keeping as accurate a written account of my adventures in the field as I should. While I often find it hard to commit words to parchment, I am not shirking my duty as a chronicler. The […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #4 – Varya

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 23:00:19 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories & recaps from our new Phoenix Dawn Command actual play series over the coming weeks. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Mac Beauvais After crushing the orb, Varya was sucked from life and unceremoniously dumped back […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #3 – Idalia

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 19:19:30 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories of our new Phoenix Dawn Command over the coming weeks. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Tara Strand I felt a short-lived thrill to be in Ilona again. Even though memories of my mortal life have […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #2 – Ink

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 02:55:43 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories of our new Phoenix Dawn Command over the coming weeks. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!** by Michael Robert Holmes Letters from Pyre, from the Phoenix known as “Ink.” I’m not sure whose eyes this is meant […]

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Phoenix Dawn Command – Journal Entry #1 – Varya

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 22:18:11 +0000

**Editor’s Note: We will be featuring some character backstories of our new Phoenix Dawn Command over the coming weeks. Be sure to watch the adventure LIVE every Saturday night at 5p PDT/8p EDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow! by Mac Beauvais When Varya emerged from the flame of the Aerie to a cheering throng she was taken aback […]

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Gen Con 2016 with Saving Throw

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 03:09:48 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Time for dice rolling, board game playing, bar hopping, cosplaying, True Dungeoning good times at the annual North American mecca of gaming that is…. This year we at Saving Throw will be traveling to Indianapolis to partake in the festivities and have a little fun ourselves. And you can join us! […]

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Saving Throw vs. Alzheimer’s – 24-hour charity stream

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:46:52 +0000

Hello gamers! We’re once again battling to end Alzheimer’s by teaming up with the Alzheimer’s Association and participating in their Longest Day event. Last year we raised over $2600 for Alzheimer’s research. This year we’re hoping to shatter that record and raise $4000! Of course we need your help to make this happen. Starting Friday, June 17th […]

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26-Hour Marathon! Starts Friday April 29 at 7p PDT!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 03:42:50 +0000

Curious about this marathon we’ve got going this weekend?? Check out this handy info graphic. Plus some giveaways, musical performances and more! See you there starting at 7pm PDT on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow!

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5 Ways to Punish Your Dice

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:20:30 +0000

Is your d20 acting up? Need some ideas to give it a lesson? Check out this new video directed by GM Mace, who knows a thing or two about bad dice. Enjoy!

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Proficiency Check – David Crennen & Star Wars RPG

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:22:22 +0000

David Crennen. Star Wars. Two things that go great together. If you missed the last Proficiency Check w/ Dom Zook that featured these two things never fear! You can check it out in its entirety on YouTube now! In this episode Dom sits down with Mr. Crennen (the GM behind Never Tell Me the Odds, Crit […]

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Penultimate Season 2 Barky’s Brigade – Episode 11

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 22:56:49 +0000

If you’ve been holding out on watching Barky’s Brigade, there’s no better time to tune in. The part is reaching the conclusion of their mission: shut down the portal allowing waves upon waves of evil forces composed of a gnome/warforged army to enter the city of Perlamore. Donovan, the paladin everyone loves to hate, has […]

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Saving Throw Survey

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:09:49 +0000

We’re looking for your thoughts on Saving Throw! Running a channel like this is tough business, and really none of it is possible without you! While some of you are able to support us financially, you can all help us by providing some much needed feedback! We want to hear from you: What’s working? What’s not? […]

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My First Time – Kevin Malcolm

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:32:44 +0000

My first time was in a basement with shag carpet, on top of a pool table while a Hamm’s beer neon sign flickered in the background. There were curse words constantly being used, smells of body odor and even a mention or two of condoms. The first time you play D&D is always magical. […]

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Grognard’s Corner – Paranoia

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:32:44 +0000

<Confession Booth 943920-F.1245 incoming request from RalphFu-I-ley-01> GREETINGS, CITIZEN. HOW MAY I BE OF SERVICE? Good morning friend Computer. I need to report a treasonous violator of ALPHA COMPLEX Security Clearance regulations. OH MY, THIS SOUNDS VERY SERIOUS. PLEASE CONTINUE. WHO IS THE VIOLATOR? I am the violator, friend Computer. I went to sleep wearing […]

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Character Workshop – Pathfinder Tetori Monk

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:32:44 +0000

Greetings ST-ers! It’s time to talk about characters, strategies, classes, and probably even items that will make the gaming experience more enjoyable for you and those around you and possibly even make your GM rethink their plans a little. It’s time for “The Character Workshop!” This week we’re going to discuss the hands-down, most enjoyable […]

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Traycee King joins the Brigade! Tonight 8:30p PST Twitch

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 01:01:21 +0000

Tonight! Traycee King, who has played in a number of one-offs with the Saving Throw crew (most notably during our first 24-hour stream) joins Barky’s Brigade for the first of four episodes before the season finale! What’s going to happen to Aatuska? Will Shawnovan, Donovan’s dastardly brother, return? Will the party shut down the portal in time? Will […]

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The Star Wars Saving Throw Holiday Special

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:41:21 +0000

It’s BARKY’S! IN! SPAAAAACE! tonight as we convert the Barky’s Brigade into Star Wars characters for a special one-off game using Fantasy Flight’s Edge of the Empire Star Wars RPG system! The festivities start at 8:30p PST on twitch.tv/savingthrowshow. If you’re a Patreon backer at $5/mo or more, you also get special access to our […]

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True Stories from RPG-Playing Girls

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 21:35:16 +0000

RPGs have long attracted society’s socially-awkward. It provides a catalyst to explore new aspects of yourself, your personality, your beliefs. It challenges those same aspects as well. RPGs have thus been a lightning rod for some players – you either play the way they say you have to play (in other words, the way that […]

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Barky’s Brigade – Episode 7 – The Perlamore Council

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:44:11 +0000

Barky’s Brigade, Episode 7 – The Perlamore Council, is now on YouTube! The party must go undercover to save the city. But can Arqe maintain her cover story? Donovan seems to be having a grand ol’ time. And Udo turns into Atticus Finch. Watch now! Let us know what you think and feel free to […]

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Barky’s Brigade – Episode 6

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:29:29 +0000

The latest Barky’s Brigade is up now! If you’re a fan of live, actual play D&D 5e then now is a great time to catch up! There’s an all-new live session this Friday, October 16th, at 8:30p PDT only on our Twitch channel! We’d love for you to swing by. In this episode of Barky’s […]

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Tell Us Your Dice Stories

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 15:43:10 +0000

We’re working on a video all about dice and we want to hear from you! Do you have any particular dice stories you’d like to share? Any rituals for when dice go bad? Do you put them in time-out or perform any other form of dice shaming? Maybe you just switch them up from time […]

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Throwing (Out) the Bones: The Argument for Diceless RPGs

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Wed, 07 Oct 2015 23:02:01 +0000

Let’s start with something that’s a little bit country, a little bit rock’n’roll, and a lot-a-bit disclaimer: I’m not here to say that any one game or system of style of play is goodfun or badwrongfun. If you’re having fun, and the people sitting at the table with you are having fun, then you’re doing […]

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Extra Life 2015 with Dungeons & Dragons

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:37:15 +0000

We’re taking on Extra Life again this year, this time as part of team D&D! This will be Saving Throw’s 3rd year participating! You can watch us game live on October 4th at 12pm PT on our Twitch channel. All proceeds go to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Seriously, it’s a great cause and one […]

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Level Up With Our New Loyalty Program!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 19:56:28 +0000

Are you a faithful Saving Throw Twitch viewer? Want to participate on the Brigade streams by sending the players a well-timed re-roll, or helping GM Mace with an extra bad guy? Don’t have any money to purchase those things? Well, we’re pleased to announce the all-new viewer loyalty program for Twitch! Viewers now can accumulate […]

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Captain, I’m Feeling Lasery – Lasers & Feelings Review

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:56:47 +0000

You are the crew of the interstellar scout ship Raptor. Your mission is to explore uncharted regions of space, deal with aliens both friendly and deadly, and defend the Consortium worlds against space dangers. Captain Darcy has been overcome by the strange psychic entity known as Something Else, leaving you to fend for yourselves while […]

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New Sketch! People You’ll Meet Playing D&D!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 03 Aug 2015 19:12:14 +0000

After a premiere at Gen Con 2015 to good response, we’re happy to release our latest sketch! We hope you enjoy it too! And if you do, please like and share with your own gaming groups, so that we can make more!

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Saving Throw at Gen Con 2015

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 23:58:58 +0000

Hey everyone! We’re sending out a very small contingent of people (i.e. 1 person, because he’s paying for it himself) to go forth and preach the good word about Saving Throw! Come find Dom Zook, head honcho of Saving Throw, and quite possibly the World’s Most Handsome Man (with a Mild Overbite) In Existence™! Click […]

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What’s the essential lesson of GM Preparation?

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:39:18 +0000

GM Preparation – What’s your story? So how do you prepare for a game? Are you the stacks of books, color printed maps and tea stained ‘aged paper’ handouts? Or do you fly by the seat of your pants, relying on your ability to quickly respond to player moves while imagining and perfectly describing the […]

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The Longest Free RPG Day – 24 Hour Charity Event

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 20:21:25 +0000

THE LONGEST FREE RPG DAY On June 20th, we’ll be participating in The Longest Day, an event to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. From midnight to midnight (PST), we will be playing a variety of RPGs and other games to raise awareness and funds for the care, support and […]

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The Apocalypse Cometh

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Tue, 19 May 2015 19:02:42 +0000

Here I was, hemming and hawing over whether to write a post about Apocalypse World, and now Vincent Baker starts up a Patreon to fund Apocalypse World 2e. With Mad Max: Fury Road on the horizon, I knew this was a sign that I needed to write an article extolling the virtues of the apocalypse. […]

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Part 1 of Barky’s Brigade now on YouTube

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:33:49 +0000

If you’ve been thrilling to the live-plays of our D&D5e campaign with Barky’s Brigade over on our Twitch channel then you know how much fun each episode is. But if you can’t watch on Twitch, or want a refresher, or maybe just the whole campaign in smaller chunks check out the first part of Barky’s […]

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The Character Sheet – Don’t Leave Home Without It

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 19:41:15 +0000

The GM sits behind dozens of books and weeks of research and preparation. A map, painstakingly drawn lies on the table between you. Everyone is looking at you. The party has been attempting to deceive the local town guard about your intentions in this ill fated village. You’ve been asked by the GM to roll […]

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The Results Are In – Shadowrun for S2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:51:19 +0000

The poll closed at midnight last night, and a strong surge from Shadowrun supporters helped keep it at #1. So stay tuned, chummers. We’re about to jack in as we prep for Season 2 of the Saving Throw tutorial series!at #1.

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Poll – Which RPG Should We Cover for S2?

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:09:45 +0000

Season One is behind us now and we’re looking to the future. Namely, which RPG system should we introduce and teach in Season Two of Saving Throw? As you may know we covered Pathfinder (by Paizo Publishing) for S1. So what do you think we should tackle next? Well you’re in luck, because we’ve got […]

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Preview: Hrothgar’s Hoard Miniature Storage

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 23:02:05 +0000

Today we’re taking a look at the current Kickstarter from our friends at Hrothgar’s Hoard. We’re going to take a look at the revamped Rogue and Priest boxes. Do these stand up to the uses of busy gamers? Read on…Full disclosure: John was a backer on our first Kickstarter and provided to us prototype boxes for […]

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Putting ‘Microscope’ Under the Microscope

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:23:06 +0000

History is portrayed in many ways in popular culture. In history class, it’s a spelled out list of cause and effect. In Back to the Future, we fear paradoxes and alternate universes. In Doctor Who, it’s just a bunch of wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff. In Microscope, an… well, it’s not quite an RPG, we’ll get to […]

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First Look at Neon Sanctum

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:59:25 +0000

Neon Sanctum is a cyberpunk RPG in its Kickstarter phase. The developers have been kind enough to release the system and a playtest package for would-be funders to test the waters of the system, and I’m here to do just that. The Setting After an unknown apocalyptic event destroyed most of humanity and left the […]

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Play by Post

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:16:47 +0000

As if I needed another reason not to go outside. But maybe you needed one more way to avoid work at the office. And schedules make gaming difficult. I NEED a fix! Even using online sites like Roll20 requires a live game time and aren’t likely to go over well when you’re “on the clock.” […]

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Preview: WITCH, Now on Kickstarter

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:35:42 +0000

As you may remember, I am something of a Kickstarter fiend—and if I didn’t make it perilously clear in the previous article, I think that crowdfunding, on the whole, has been a tremendous blessing to the tabletop industry. What you might not know is that I’m also a fiend for magic systems—they’re my favorite little […]

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Friday Night D&D – LIVE tonight, 3/20 at 8:30PST

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 22:52:38 +0000

Hello gamers! Tonight we begin our official D&D 5th Edition campaign. Our players are set, characters drawn up (all new character line-up – no pre-gens here), and this is a home-brewed campaign setting built by GM Mason McDaniel. Players include: Tom Lommel (whom many of you likely know as The Dungeon Bastard) as the half-elf […]

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Tabletop in the Classroom – How I used RPGs to Teach

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:02:39 +0000

So, some background about me. I’m not actually a fur-wearing, greataxe-toting barbarian in real life. I actually pay attention to hygiene and prefer to keep my greataxes in a locked cabinet for the safety of the youth of today. My real name’s not also a type of soil found in mid-Atlantic broadleaf forests like Udalf […]

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The Bake-sics of Player Etiquette

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:10:58 +0000

When the Little Red Hen baked the bread, nobody wanted to help. When the Little Red Hen ate the bread, everyone wanted a slice. Fortunately, she didn’t share with those lazy good-for-nothings, teaching them a valuable lesson about hard work. The same lesson here applies to role-playing games: everyone needs to participate if they want […]

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Flipping the Rogue

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:20:58 +0000

When is a thief not a thief? You enjoy the skills of the rogue, the lock picking, the stealth, the acrobatics and the overall dark and mysterious class that is the rogue, but you’re just not looking to be a thief or an assassin, and the group tends to think you can’t be trusted. Playing […]

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Pathfinder – Actual Plays, Parts 1 & 2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:52:11 +0000

Last year, around June, we streamed us playing Pathfinder for a nice little 4 hour campaign. Originally this was meant to be for backers of our initial Kickstarter, but we decided to open it up for everyone. Finally, we’ve begun uploading the resulting videos in parts on our YouTube channel. Each video has annotations to […]

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The Kickstarter Questions

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 20:41:06 +0000

We live, as the saying goes, in interesting times–the RPG industry is undergoing any number of major shifts, and despite the difficulties of getting a product on shelves that isn’t either a big name property or backed by an instantly recognizable license, more and more games are getting made through new channels that connect us, the consumers, […]

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If RPG Video Game Characters Were Honest, Part 2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 21:02:51 +0000

The first one was so popular, and we had so many more ideas, we had to make a Part 2! Plus we were joined by the awesome Songhammer who also provided music for this in addition to acting in it! Check it out here and let us know what you think? Did we miss anything […]

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Not by the Book: Homebrewing Mechanics

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:37:03 +0000

Heading outside the rule book in tabletop gaming is a tried-and-true tradition among all sorts of rulesets. Dungeons & Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, Rifts, whatever the game, the writers of the manuals aren’t God. They’re just a bunch of people whose job is way cooler than yours. We can debate following the rules strictly versus […]

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Sketch – If RPG Video Game Characters Were Honest

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 23:21:21 +0000

We’ve got a new video up written and directed by our very own Amy Vorpahl! If you’ve ever played Skyrim, Dragon Age, or heck, any RPG-styled video game you’ve likely come across these challenges. Let’s face it, if RPG video game characters were honest many of these games would likely be over shortly after the […]

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Tonight! 8:30PM PST! D&D5E livestream gameplay with Saving Throw!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:14:25 +0000

Head to our Twitch channel here to watch all the action! And if you miss it, be sure to check the highlights next week. Episodes of the gameplay will also be posted to our YouTube channel, along with detailed pop-ups on rules to help explain the system if you’re new! We hope you’ll continue to […]

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Lessons from the Indies: Raising the Stakes

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:49:19 +0000

In Vincent Baker’s 2005 indie RPG Dogs in the Vineyard, the players are God’s Dogs–think Mormon gunslinger paladins in a fictionalized American west. Sent out to deliver mail, protect the Faithful, and levy judgment on the wicked, the Dogs are invested with a lot of authority, and the brunt of the game’s dramatic power comes from […]

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Season 1, Episode 9 – Combat, Part 2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:28:37 +0000

The final episode of the first season is finally here. Episode 9. I remember thinking last year how monumentally difficult it all looked. And it was! Nearly a year’s worth of work went into creating this show. But words alone cannot express the gratitude the whole team feels towards you, our fans, and your constant […]

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Falling With Style

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:07:25 +0000

Last week’s article dealt with playing a paladin. This week, we’re going to touch on the thorniest mechanic of paladinhood: falling. A paladin who willingly commits an evil act falls, losing his divine goodies in the process. He can’t cast spells. He can’t smite evil. He can’t summon his magic horsie. He can’t lay on […]

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Season 1, Episode 8 – Combat, Part I

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 22:55:37 +0000

Episode 8 is the first part of our season final that ends next week with Episode 9! Here we cover the very basics of combat in Pathfinder so you can get started playing the game. Tell us some of your favorite war stories? What scrapes did your character barely make it out of alive? What […]

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Paladins (Who Know How to Party)

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:47:00 +0000

Ok maybe that’s a bit much on the face of it but I can’t help but try and break the mold when the mold is so old it’s… moldy. Lawful Good – we get it. But let’s reward some creativity ok, GMs? So with the limits put on Paladins in most RPGs, how do we […]

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Season One, Episodes 6 & 7 – Money, Equipment, & Magic

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:23:48 +0000

Hello everyone! Two new videos are out! Episodes 6 & 7 covering everything from money to magic in the Pathfinder universe! We also tackle things like calculating Armor Class, hit points, and other basics when creating a character. What do YOU think? How are we doing so far? Click the MORE button to watch some […]

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5th Edition Live Stream Tonight!!!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:32:46 +0000

Join us tonight for some 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons at our official twitch channel, with some friends and some familiar faces. Tonight’s special guests include Bill Cavalier – the Dungeon Bastard himself! The action starts at 8:00 PM PST. Click on the link below to go there now! http://www.twitch.tv/savingthrowshow

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House Rules 101

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 19:05:37 +0000

Creating a good house rule is more than “just” a mechanical tweak; it’s a blend of group expectations, genre elements, mechanics, and simplicity that makes a good house rule. To appropriate Sturgeon’s Law: 90% of house rules are crap. Make yours one of the 10% that aren’t by following my House Rules 101 course to get […]

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Behind the Screens: Tips for New GMs

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 18:38:01 +0000

The dice are ready, the maps are drawn, and your copy of the game book is so riddled with post-it notes that any player trying to discern their arcane pattern might have to make a sanity check, Necronomicon style. You take a deep breath, look around at your gathered players, and say those infamous words: […]

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“Winning” at Role-Playing Games

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 19:09:04 +0000

I came to a realization recently: I’m actually not very skilled at RPGs. I mean, I know the rules, I understand the game concepts, I’m well-versed in the mechanics, and I enjoy playing. But I’m not any good at maximizing stats or synergizing abilities to wring the highest combat potential from each game session. I […]

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Season 1, Episode 5 – Feats

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 20:38:13 +0000

Episode 5 is here! Curious about feats in Pathfinder? Look no further! Learn about the basics of choosing a feat for your character. Where do you start? What should you be looking for? As Amy would say, “The world is your oyster, hooommmmie.” I don’t know why she says it like that.

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Season 1, Episode 4 – Skills

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 20:03:06 +0000

That’s right! It’s Tuesday so that means a new episode of the show! In this one we tackle SKILLS from the Pathfinder RPG system. If you’re new to gaming, new to Pathfinder especially, this show will really help you get up to speed and start your character! For more in-depth character building techniques definitely check […]

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Fighters – The Tabula Rasa Class

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 20:46:57 +0000

Felix Danger’s great post about playing a bard a little differently got us thinking; What other classes and roles have built-in tropes and stereotypes? The answer? Well, all of them, actually. Bards are often fancy lace and lute singers, like Felix said. Wizards are always wizened- hell, it’s right there in the name. Paladins have […]

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Creating Supporting NPCs

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Thu, 04 Dec 2014 19:08:38 +0000

If it hasn’t become clear from previous articles, I look at successful role-playing games as successful stories. And three-dimensional non-player characters make a more exciting and rewarding story. That’s a better game for everyone. So how do you make an NPC interesting? Many are smallish encounters: the tavern keeper, the shop owner, and the friendly […]

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Season 1, Episode 3 – Ability Scores

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:59:29 +0000

Episode 3 is already here and it’s a doozy. Ben finally gets to roll his ability scores. Check out what he gets and see how racial modifiers, class, and other factors can alter your decisions when assigning scores! Please watch and let us know what you think! Share the video with your groups and help […]

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Dungeon Accounting for Beginners

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 20:12:22 +0000

Ever feel overwhelmed while you’re leafing through pages of notes? Ever lose track of that scroll you found? Ever get stuck because you couldn’t remember how much that jewel-encrusted crown was worth but the player holding it couldn’t make it this week? We all have, players and GMs alike. You need a method of handling […]

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Season 1, Episode 2 – Class & Alignment

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 25 Nov 2014 19:49:21 +0000

Episode 2 is here and we dive deep into the core character classes available to you in the Pathfinder universe! After that we give an overview of the alignments available to you. What alignment would YOU choose?

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Dealing with Character Death

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 20:00:58 +0000

Remember watching some safe-for-kids adventure show when you were young and wondering how so many battles could happen without a single person dying? Every shot was non-lethal. People ejected from smoking aircraft just before they exploded. Cars went tumbling down a cliff only to have people climb out at the bottom dizzy but unharmed. As […]

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Premiere! Season 1, Episode 1

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:22:55 +0000

It’s finally here! We’re very excited to premiere for you the first episode of Saving Throw! Please feel free to comment, tell us what you liked or didn’t like, give us a thumbs up and share with your friends and gaming groups. The more of that we can get, the more content we can produce. […]

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Saving Throw – Announcements

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:33:40 +0000

Hey everyone! We’re all set to premiere the show for you tomorrow, November 18th at 11am PST on our YouTube channel. We can’t wait for you to check it out and dive into the Pathfinder gaming system with us! Over the course of 9 episodes we’ll give you the basics of how to create a […]

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Bards – The (UNSUNG) Hero

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 21:03:37 +0000

Ah the Bard: Victim of the RPG; Comic relief of fantasy stories and film; The horse’s ass of tavern scenes and battle scenes. Bards are too often looked at as effete minstrels and jugglers, wearing brightly colored hose and shoes with little bells. GMs have made the bard sing for his supper (actually requiring a […]

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Creating Villains: The Ones You Love to Hate

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:20:22 +0000

Do me a favor. Take a short quiz with me here. Who’s more interesting, both as a character study and as a pop culture icon: Luke, or Vader? Batman, or The Joker? Thor, or Loki? Simon, or Garfunkel? If you’re most people, you picked the latter every time. Well, maybe not for that last one, […]

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Player Etiquette: Using Props

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (jyawn88) — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 18:01:08 +0000

Using props for your game can be a great way to break down the barrier between the real and unreal. Brainstorming on prop ideas can be a real challenge though. Whether you are on a tight budget or a huge money spender this guide will assist your search by providing various prop ideas from other […]

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Extra Life 2014 – Tune in Tomorrow!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 22:49:55 +0000

So tomorrow the games begin! Gamers from around the world will be participating and supporting Children’s Hospitals through the Extra Life charity campaign. 24 hours of straight gameplay. That’s what we have in store for you. And you can watch the whole thing LIVE via an epic partnership with our good friends over at TwinGalaxies […]

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Beyond Treasure: Making Loot Memorable

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Elliott Freeman) — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 18:51:30 +0000

The Dungeon Master says “treasure,” and everyone’s got roughly the same image in their head: a heaping helping of easily-spendable coins and gems. If you’re getting wild, maybe there’s a crown somewhere in the mix. That’s fine—that’s better than fine, that’s useful, because in most games (especially those tracing their lineage from Dungeons & Dragons), […]

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Edition wars, what are they good for?

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (tomv) — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:47:59 +0000

Absolutely nothin’. No, sir, edition wars are bad news all around. They’re toxic. For those unfamiliar with the term “edition war,” I’d describe it as a division in a community over the merits of the version of a publication, characterized by controversy, bitterness, and disaffection. In more practical terms, it’s anger over changes to a “classic.” […]

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Support Team Saving Throw – Extra Life 2014

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 01:54:58 +0000

Hi everyone! We’re getting very close to premiering the first episodes of the show for you, but before that happens the Saving Throw team has banded together for a good cause. What is this cause? We’re participating in the 2014 Extra Life campaign, which raises money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. These organizations offer some […]

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Getting Into Character

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Felix Danger) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:41:12 +0000

You’ve built the character. You’ve rolled the stats & spent the points. You’ve bought the equipment and you think you’ll make it to level 2. You might even “kick ass” when the time comes… but who are you? Making a character that survives is important enough. But to make an RPG exceptional – to get the […]

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It’s Just a Game

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Udalf Alfisol) — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:07:28 +0000

Tabletop gaming is many things to many people. People can prioritize interactive storytelling, getting together with a few friends, or the pure, fun escapism of it all. But it’s most important to remember that tabletop gaming is just that: a game. I’m not saying this in the mid-80’s moral panic sort of way. That, “Don’t […]

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Gen Con 2014 – World Premiere

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 15 Aug 2014 21:37:34 +0000

Hey all, we’re here at Gen Con 2014 premiering the first TWO episodes of the show! If you’re here in Indianapolis we hope you can join us. If you’re not, well, we will be premiering the full show including these episodes this Fall on our YouTube channel. Here’s where you can find us: World Premiere […]

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ST Reviews: Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:04:27 +0000

After what feels like a thousand play-test packets we now have the final product in our hands… sorta. For now we only have the appetizer that is the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition Starter Set but it’ll have to do ’til August when the new Player’s Handbook comes out. July 3rd marked the soft release for […]

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Tools Every New Gamer Needs to Start

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (jyawn88) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:46:31 +0000

New to the world of pen and paper role playing games? Not sure what items you’ll need for your first campaign? To assist your quest for tools, this article will guide you on how to search for items that will fit you as a gamer. As a fellow newbie gamer, I understand the nervous flutters […]

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Live Stream Goes Live For EVERYONE

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 18:38:52 +0000

Hello everyone! So we are gearing up for our gameplay live stream TOMORROW, Saturday, June 21st starting at 12pm PST. We hope you can join us. In fact… Due to some requests from fans, not to mention our ultimate desire of being available to anyone, we will be opening up the stream. You no longer […]

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World Premiere Announcement

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:54:09 +0000

Another month has passed and we’re closer than ever to sharing this show that YOU have helped create! Here’s a little video with a couple announcements in it, but in case you can’t watch it right now the info can be found below as well. Including a world premiere date! First off, if you’re a backer […]

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Player Etiquette: Respect the Host

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (jyawn88) — Sat, 17 May 2014 18:49:19 +0000

The rules of socialization during a game are as essential to learn as the rules of any RPG. Most importantly, however, is showing respect not just to your fellow players but to the person who is hosting. By using this guide you can level up your skills in social etiquette. We may be crazy, chaotic, or rowdy […]

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How My Players Ended My Campaign Ten Sessions Early

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 23:20:24 +0000

I never thought it would happen to me but my players found a way to end my campaign ten sessions early. Let me back up… I have been a Game Master for about 10 years and playing in RPGs for the past 20, so know that this wasn’t a new GM fluke when I tell […]

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Digital RPG – Shadowrun Games

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:11:37 +0000

When I was 13 I went on a camping trip with my family. I noticed that my older brother was taking a break from his usual Star Trek or Star Wars or D&D novels, and was instead making his way through a Shadowrun book titled “Never Deal with a Dragon.” Being the inveterate, inquisitive pesterer […]

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Why I Like Saving Throw – by Tyler Rhoades

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 01:38:44 +0000

Role playing games are hard. Playing any RPG requires several important things: time — each session will easily take up an entire night, and a regular weekly game is required to get anything done because only a little bit can be accomplished in a few hours effort — if you want to know how to […]

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Oh Look! A D&D Reference!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:02:27 +0000

We’ve all seen it, and generally we all hate it. You’re sitting on your couch, sipping a frosty beverage, mindlessly staring at a television screen, when one of your beloved shows drops a Dungeons & Dragons mention. Inevitably, two scenes later you are subjected to the horribleness of Hollywood’s perception of role-playing games. All-too-often it […]

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Kickstarter progress!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:34:38 +0000

Hello friends! As you undoubtedly know, since February 10th we’ve been running a Kickstarter campaign to create the first season of the Saving Throw webseries! Many of you have stepped forward and pledged your hard-earned dollars towards our goal. We’re now – as of this writing, at the half-way point in the campaign – $677 […]

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OrcCon 2014 and more appearances this week!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 17:27:57 +0000

Top of the mornin’ to ya! As Day 2 of the Saving Throw Kickstarter campaign gets underway I thought I’d let you know about some places you can find the Saving Throw team this week! On Wednesday, February 12th, from 7pm-9pm, we’ll be on 1337LoungeLive to play video games (I think those are “electronic RPGs”) […]

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The Kickstarter Campaign Begins!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 16:30:27 +0000

And lo, like some cheesy beginning to a 1st edition module, we come to you for help. Help producing the first season of SAVING THROW that is! Our first Kickstarter campaign is up, and like most campaigns it’s going to be arduous, risky, and someone might die via Rust Monster. OK, maybe not that last […]

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Character Workshop – Dwarven Rogue Trapfinder

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dom Zook) — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 17:00:29 +0000

Hello everyone! It’s time for another thrilling edition of The Character Workshop, the series where we detail some of our favorite builds and give you ideas for your own characters! In the last episode we discussed the Archaeologist specialization in Star Wars: Edge of the Empire and before that the Tetori Monk as world-class wrestler! In […]

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Character Workshop: It’s Not NOT Indiana Jones

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:02:49 +0000

Hey Folks, Mason here to walk you through the creation of a Human Archaeologist not unlike Indiana Jones in the new Star Wars: Edge of the Empire system. Now this is an alternate build for the Explorer class found in the newly released Enter the Unknown sourcebook from Fantasy Flight Games. We’re going to see exactly […]

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Just Give Me a d6 – A D&D Music Video

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 03:16:29 +0000

Merry Christmas from Saving Throw, and Happy Holidays to you all! Many of you have been wondering when we’d release the first video for Saving Throw. Well your wait is over. We have officially released our first ever music video based off of one of our gaming sessions. These practice sessions will eventually form the […]

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Star Wars RPG Actual Play – 001 – “Escape from Mas Shuuta”

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:18:48 +0000

Hey Folks, Mason here. It’s time to listen to some cross-talk, dice rolls, and tons of Star Wars quotes in Saving Throw’s first Actual Play Podcast. Surprisingly during the recording no one said they “had a bad feeling about this.” We got together and played with the Beginner Box for the Fantasy Flight’s Edge of […]

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System Neutral – On Failure, Character Death, and Party Wipes

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 19:09:35 +0000

Every RPG player will experience failure. It will happen when you least expect it. It will happen when you absolutely cannot afford it. It will happen. It is… inevitable. Most failure is banal; your character misses his save and spends the combat unconscious because wizards are annoying as hell. Or maybe your trap-springer accidentally springs […]

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My First Time – Ivan Van Norman

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Ivan Van Norman) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 18:16:22 +0000

Hi. My name’s Ivan Van Norman. College was my first real experience of playing a role playing game. I was a player, it was only a one session campaign, and I don’t even remember what I was playing. However, I remember it was good, and it was the game that got me into making RPGs. […]

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System Neutral – Choosing Skills

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dom Zook) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:10:17 +0000

Choosing skills is one of the most time-consuming but rewarding challenges when building characters. It’s easy to get flustered if you’re unfamiliar with the system, or the skills being offered. And worry creeps in that you’re not giving your character the best options to explore the world. But how exactly do you choose the […]

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Guide to Horror Games, Part 3

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:25:52 +0000

The air is cold and crisp in the cemetery. A faint breeze blows through your hair sending a chill up your spine. For a half second you find yourself left in total darkness as a cloud passes between you and the moon. The light finally returns giving you back a small sense of security. You […]

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My First Time – Mason McDaniel

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:00:15 +0000

My name is Mason and I’m here to say Dungeons & Dragons is a drug. I kid you not. It’s a drug for the imagination. Once you start it’s hard to stop and you’ll go anywhere to get your fix. Some of the places it takes you are dark and horrible but others are beautiful […]

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Digital RPG – Pool of Radiance

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 17:00:31 +0000

Digital RPG is a series focusing on new and old Dungeons & Dragons video games. Are you interested in playing tabletop D&D? Do you like video games? Do you like apples? Do I look fat in this dress? Do you love me now that I am so pretty, mama?! If your answer to at least […]

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Guide to Horror Games, Part 2

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 17:58:31 +0000

Round 2! Perhaps the first round of horror games we explored wasn’t terrifying enough for you? Well have no fear because we’ve got three more to sate your appetite for terror. Even ol’ Wilbur Whateley might think twice about playing these… The Esoterrorists Recommended if you like: X-Files and Supernatural. Tired of fighting the minions of […]

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My First Time – Tyler Rhoades

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Tyler Rhoades) — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 16:42:20 +0000

I was born into a family that regularly played D&D, so I never knew life without the game. Unfortunately that same family did not allow me to actually play until I was 12 years old. When you’re a hyperactive little spaz of a grade-schooler, that kind of withholding can drive a person to madness. First […]

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The Isle of Dread Walkthrough Map!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:09:22 +0000

Hello! WOTC, hard at work on the final playtest for D&DNext, has published the final map for their playtest packet. And it’s none other than the X1: Isle of Dread! Hit the jump to see the walkthrough map and head over to WOTC to download the new playtest. The Isle of Dread constitutes one of […]

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How We Roll – New Reaper Minis Kickstarter Over $1m

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:25:04 +0000

Reaper Miniatures have announced their second Bones series of minis and once again have taken to Kickstarter for the seed money to launch. Their previous outing blew the doors off their original goal and solidified Reaper’s position in the industry. Can their second series do the same, or better? If you’ve been around the block […]

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A Guide to Horror Games, Part 1

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 17:00:35 +0000

It’s October and that means it’s officially time for candy, costumes, and all sorts of unspeakable eldritch horrors to grace your gaming table. Horror games are by far the hardest game to get right. Anyone can do high fantasy and action, but horror is a different beast entirely. Today I’m going to give you Part […]

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Digital RPG – Dungeons & Dragons: Lords of Waterdeep for iPad

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:46:55 +0000

Hey players! While there’s nothing better than playing with your friends in person, sometimes that’s just not possible. So in those instances we like to inform you of ways to keep up with your hobby via other means, like mobile apps, video games, webseries and more! What better way to start off this series than […]

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My First Time – Dom Zook

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dom Zook) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 20:14:46 +0000

Hello Throwers! In this inaugural installment of My First Time I’m going to talk about the first time I played a RPG. My name is Dom Zook, I’m the creator of this site and subsequent web-series. Through the foggy haze of my memory let’s step back… back… BACK! Back to the Spring of 1986. I […]

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How We Roll: Dice Towers

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (GM_ Mace) — Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:30:28 +0000

TOWERS! They’re kind of neat. Stephen King loves the Dark Tower, they make great hidey holes for crotchety old wizards, and also serve as awesome princess storage units. Unfortunately those aren’t the types of towers we’re talking about today. Today we’re tackling a little trade secret that may help give your cursed dice new life. […]

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Welcome to Saving Throw!

DungeonMaster@savingthrowshow.com (Dungeon Master) — Sun, 23 Jun 2013 07:42:26 +0000

Hello once and future gamers and welcome to Saving Throw! This is a baby version of the site, not yet fully formed or functional. But like a hatchling baby dragon I promise you it’s getting bigger every day! It needs your support to continue to grow and we’ll be bringing you a lot of info. […]

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