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The DM‘s Book Club

Do you like a good book? Do you like Dungeons & Dragons? Fancy combining them? Us too! Come join Fiona & Hamilton for ‘The DM’s Book Club’: a weekly podcast where we read about some Dungeons and Dragons and discuss how we might include it in our role-playing campaigns!

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Bonus: Fleshing out your OC with Better Backstories!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/04/30

Show NotesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton look at one of Hamilton's favourite prompt tools for creating character backstories: 'Better Backstories'.Better Backstories is a card-based brainstorming system for authors, role-players, educators, songwriters, and more! Created by Jay Stilipec, Better Backstories is genre-neutral and system independent, so it works it can provide inspiration for any setting or any role-playing game.Find out more on the Better Backstories website!Check out Dragon's Duel on

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01:10:36

The GM's Book Club: Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/04/23

Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (WFRP)': a role-playing game set in the Warhammer Fantasy setting, originally published by Games Workshop (with the current/4th edition published by Cubicle 7)Prepare yourself for the

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02:09:25

Episode #2: Unearthed Arcana: Forgotten Realms...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/04/16

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton go through one of the most recent Unearthed Arcana playtest document, 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses', featuring eight new Dungeons & Dragons subclasses that will appear in the upcoming Forgotten Realms Player's Guide.From the 'Forgetten Realms Subclasses' bio:'In this new Unearthed Arcana document, we explore material designed for upcoming books, using rules from the 2024 Player’s Handbook. This playtest presents revised subclasses for the Cleric (Knowledge

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44:20

Episode #1: D&D's answer to tower defense gameplay?...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/04/09

Show notesTo start of our latest season, co hosts Fiona and Hamilton check out 'Hold Back the Dead': a promotional adventure for 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons released on February 5, 2025, as a free digital-only product on D&D Beyond (as of this episode's release - it is no longer available to download)From 'Hold Back The Dead' bio:'Ironspine Keep is all that stands before a monstrous horde sent by the villainous lich Szass Tam. The heroes must defend a section of the fortress walls from

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01:14:21

Bonus: A red wet heaven slumbers fitful! Heart: The...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/04/02

Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest co-host Shaghik delve into the dungeon-crawling, story-forward TTRPG Heart: The City Beneath!From the award-winning designers which brought you Spire, Heart is a roleplaying game about delving into a nightmare undercity that will give you everything you’ve ever dreamed of – or kill you in the process. It focuses on what characters have to lose in pursuit of their dreams in the chaotic darkness beneath the world.Sharing a setting with Spire, Heart expands the

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01:08:21

The GM's Book Club: Eat the Reich!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/03/26

Content Warning: Fascisim, War, Nazis, Blood, Ultraviolent and Vampires.Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this first episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Eat the Reich': a tabletop roleplaying game in which you, a vampire commando, are coffin-dropped into occupied Paris and must cut a bloody

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01:25:01

Episode #26: Once Upon A Time...Monstrous Compendium...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/03/19

Show notesNote: Yes Hamilton's mic gain was indeed set too high and could not be fixed in post. Apologies for the audio quality in advance.This week, Fiona and Hamilton check out a land full of fairytale creatures great and small with 'Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures', based on the Magic the Gathering set: 'Wilds of Eldraine'.From the 'Monstrous Compendium Vol. 4: Eldraine Creatures' bio:'Enter the Storybook World of Eldraine! Add 25 new and unique creatures inspired by the Wilds of

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01:11:39

Episode #25: Let's Tinker With It! Artificer...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/03/12

Show notesNote: This episode was recorded prior to the updated Unearthed Arcana 2025: Eberron Update release. This week, Fiona and Hamilton head back to Unearthed Arcana to look at one of the latest playtest document: The Artificer, which presents a revised Artificer article to go with the 2024 Rulebooks.From The Artificer Unearthed Arcana bio:'This playtest document presents a revised Artificer, along with 4 revised subclasses: Alchemist, Armorer, Artillerist, and Battle Smith. It also presents a

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57:18

Episode #24: Scions of Elemental Evil!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/03/05

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton read through 'Scions of Elemental Evil', one of the free adventures made available as part of a yearlong celebration of Dungeons & Dragons and its 50th anniversary. Spoilers: They didn't like it.From the 'Scions of Elemental Evil' bio:'Beneath the Temple of Elemental Evil lies a labyrinth of tombs and ritual chambers. For years, these dungeons have lain in ruin. Now forsaken souls return, raising an army of evil to destroy the world.Scions of Elemental

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01:07:17

Episode #23: Welcome to the Far North! Ten-Towns!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/02/26

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton wrap up warm and head out to explore Ten-Towns, a loose confederation of frontier villages found in Icewind Dale in the western Frozenfar, as described in 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden'. The communities of the Ten Towns attracted those people of Faerûn determined to find a life for themselves, and those desperate to leave their former lives behind.Chapter discussed: 'Chapter 1: Ten-Towns'Book discussed: 'Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden'

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57:33

Episode #22: The Legend of Drizzt Book Club - Sojurn!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/02/19

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their actual book club of The Legend of Drizzt series of fantasy novels by R.A Salvatore. Starting in chronological order, our hosts continue with 'Sojourn', the third book in The Dark Elf Trilogy, a prequel to The Icewind Dale Trilogy. Published in 1991, 'Sojourn' follows Drizzt as he travels to the surface to escape the Underdark and his past. There he met with much adversity because of his race, but also found his true calling in life as a

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57:49

Bonus: FLASHBACK! Blades in the Dark!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/02/12

Show notesThis week, Fiona is joined by guest cohost Michelle Kelly to talk about her love of 'Blades in the Dark': a tabletop role-playing game about a crew of daring scoundrels seeking their fortunes on the haunted streets of an industrial-fantasy city.Written by John Harper and published by Evil Hat Productions, 'Blades in the Dark' tells tales of heists, chases, occult mysteries, dangerous bargains, bloody skirmishes, and, above all, riches to be had—if your crew is bold enough to seize

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49:44

Bonus: Eye sight isn't always 20/20: Perception...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/02/05

Show notesThis week, Fiona is joined by guest cohost Benjamin Gray from Roleplay Recon to talk about how the Perception Check, the go to information gathering move in D&D and other TTRPGs, isn't all it's cracked up to be! They discuss their thoughts on ways such sight based checks could be improved, thanks to 3 articles which focus on making both D&D more accessible and manageable, and how to portray blind and partially sighted characters sensitively. Articles discussed:'“You Don’t Notice

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Episode #21: A belated 2024 retrospective of D&D (and...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/01/29

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton take a moment to reflect on the 2024 WotC releases tied to the 50th anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons, as well as look ahead to what is in store for upcoming D&D release schedule.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by

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01:09:05

Episode #20: It's like finding a button in a half...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/01/22

Show notesThis week, following on from their read through of 'Lost Laboratory of Kwalish', Fiona and Hamilton check out 'Infernal Machine Rebuild', a D&D 5e supplement which was published as part of Extra Life Fundraiser 2019.Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since itsinceptionin 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $30 million for sick and injured kids.From the 'Infernal Machine Rebuild' bio:

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59:30

Bonus: Do you have what it takes? Grits & Glory

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/01/15

Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest cohost Michael, creator of 'The Thief' podcast, check out 'Grits & Glory', a free rules compendium for realistic, low fantasy, historical, survival, hardboiled 5E roleplaying!From the Grits & Glory bio:'Realistic, historic and low fantasy are among the most difficult to fit in the D&D ruleset. When heroes grow in power and become legends, they are no longer bound to the laws of reality. They no longer fear injury or death.This supplement adds many

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01:12:44

Episode #19: Making Artisan Tools Useful in D&D!...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/01/08

Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest co-host Shaghik explore how artisan tools have changed in the 2024 Player's Handbook and compare such changes to some of the homebrew creations over developed by Dump Stat. We pick out top 3 new/updated tools and consider their usage in our games.Shaghik's Dump Stat picksGlassblowing ToolsCartographer's ToolsForgery KitFiona's Dump Stat picksCorpse Stitcher's KitGemologist's SuppliesFishing TackleCheck out Dump Stat's 'Tool Craft' - your guide for making tools,

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58:09

Episode #18: The Legend of Drizzt Book Club - Exile!

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2025/01/01

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton continue their actual book club of The Legend of Drizzt series of fantasy novels by R.A Salvatore. Starting in chronological order, our hosts set off with 'Exile', the second book in The Dark Elf Trilogy, a prequel to The Icewind Dale Trilogy. Published in 1990, 'Exile' followsDrizzt Do'Urdento the wilds of theUnderdark. For the ten years following his abandoning his house, he is left with no one but his faithful Guenhwyvar, a magical Panther.From the blurb

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01:28:30

Bonus: Theatre Macabre Presents: The 3 Nightmares of...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2024/12/25

Show notesAs a festive treat, please enjoy for your listening pleasure: Theatre Macabre Presents: The 3 Nightmares of the Cthulu Stole Christmas! A PodcastZone Live Show ran by Hamilton for Dragonmeet 2023!GM: HamiltonCast: Dan and Tay from Backwater Bastards and Will and Chloe from Rendezvous With Destiny!Content warnings for Horror themes (12A rated)A group of beings from the hellish realm of MÖRK BORG, seek escape and salvation from their tortured existence. Following the ritual laid down by the

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58:10

Episode 17: #AntagonistEnergy! Lost Laboratory of...

The DM‘s Book Club ·

2024/12/18

Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton head back to the Barrier Peaks to check out the sights in 'Lost Laboratory of Kwalish', a D&D 5e supplement which was published as part of Extra Life Fundraiser 2018. Extra Life unites thousands of gamers around the world to play games in support of their local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Since itsinceptionin 2008, Extra Life has raised more than $30 million for sick and injured kids.From the 'Lost Laboratory of Kwalish' bio:'Laboratory of Kwalish

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