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Steal to Save: A Baldur's Gate Heist

Steal to Save: A Baldur's Gate Heist

By: James Schofield
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 They say that when your world turns upside down, you have to find a constant to keep you moving in a positive direction. For me, that constant has been Dungeons & Dragons. After facing the hardest year of my life—losing my home, my marriage, and my career—I found that the only place I didn't feel like I was in a dark spot was at the gaming table.




This podcast is the audio home of my weekly livestreams, featuring the "Steal to Save" campaign. Set in the gritty streets of Baldur’s Gate just before the events of Baldur's Gate 3, we follow a band of unlikely heroes (and my own DMPC, Thistle Thorogood) as they navigate a city gripped by a mysterious plague and the rising "Baldur's Gate for Baldurians" political agenda.As a student of anthropology and a political commentator, I bring those perspectives to the DM screen, exploring how we build communities and process our own pain through the characters we play. Whether you’re a long-time player or someone looking for a reason to get to your first table, I hope these stories enrich your life the way they’ve enriched mine.

Join the Community:
  • Watch Live on YouTube: Join the chaos every Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern.
  • Full Livestream Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLySNnM-wWrnJO2yFlRd5p9rhhXa7OWRKb
  • Support My Work via PayPal: https://paypal.me/MInetforce (Your donations directly support my ability to keep creating).
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Episodes
  • Session 0 - Why This Campaign & Let's Get Started

    Session 0 - Why This Campaign & Let's Get Started
    Jan 13 2026
    This past year was the hardest I've ever faced, but the one constant that kept me moving in a positive direction was Dungeons & Dragons
    . I’m finally ready to get back behind the DM screen to share that magic with you in my new campaign: Steal to Save: A Baldur’s Gate Heist.


    In this Session Zero, I’m introducing you to a version of Baldur’s Gate gripped by a mysterious plague and the rising political tension of the Shattershield family. You’ll meet our first band of unlikely heroes—a Grung artificer and a Tiefling bard—as we set the stage for a heist where the stakes are life and death. For me, getting back to the table is about more than just a game; it’s about fostering the community and fulfillment that helped me through my darkest times
    .


    Catch the Full Visual Experience: If you want to see the maps, the characters, and the chaos in real-time, you can find the full livestream playlist here: 📺
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLySNnM-wWrnJO2yFlRd5p9rhhXa7OWRKb



    • Support my work via PayPal: https://paypal.me/MInetforce (Your support helps me keep these stories going during this transition).
    Inside this episode:
    • The "Why": Why D&D was the only place I didn't feel like I was in a dark spot this year.
    • The Setting: A deep dive into the Outer City, the Council of Four, and the plague of exhaustion.
    • The Mechanics: How I approach DMing, our house rules, and the introduction of my DMPC, Thistle Thorogood.
    • The Heist: The first breadcrumbs of a mission to "Steal to Save" the people of Baldur's Gate.
    Join me every Sunday at 8 p.m. Eastern on YouTube for the live sessions. Thanks for letting me give you some sound.

    Join the Journey Live: The "Steal to Save" campaign is a live, interactive experience. I would love to have you in the chat to help me navigate the chaos of Baldur's Gate.


    • Livestream Playlist: Watch the full visual journey here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLySNnM-wWrnJO2yFlRd5p9rhhXa7OWRKb
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    2 hrs and 54 mins
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