Episodes

  • Returning Greyharp – Dragon Empire Prep Session 26
    Jun 13 2025

    Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

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    • Midgard Worldbook
    • Tales of the Valiant
    • Obsidian for TTRPGs
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    43 mins
  • Daggerheart Spotlight – Lazy RPG Talk Show
    Jun 9 2025

    D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

    Contents
    • 00:00 Show Start
    • 00:48 Sly Flourish News: 5e Artisanal Database Updates, Key of Worlds Scenario 11
    • 08:25 Kickstarter Spotlight: Dragonbane Arkand & Book of Magic
    • 11:19 D&D & RPG News: LGBTQ\+ TTRPG Bundle on Bundle of Holding
    • 11:54 Product Spotlight: Daggerheart
    • 36:08 DM Tip: Track Monster Damage with Xs and Slashes
    • 47:16 Patreon Question: Telling Players About Quests
    • 51:13 Patreon Question: Keeping a Campaign's Tone Consistent
    • 54:33 Patreon Question: Tying Character Backgrounds to Published Adventures
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    • Hang On Loosely
    • How to Get Your Group to Play Other RPGs
    • Dragonbane Kickstarter
    • Pride Games Bundle of Holding
    • Daggerheart
    • Tallying Damage – Patchwork Paladin
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    1 hr
  • Vestar the Shining Storm – Dragon Empire Prep Session 25
    Jun 6 2025

    Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

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    • Midgard Worldbook
    • Tales of the Valiant
    • Obsidian for TTRPGs
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    31 mins
  • The 5e Artisanal Database – Lazy RPG Talk Show
    Jun 2 2025

    D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

    Contents
    • 00:00:00 Show Start
    • 00:01:02 D&D & RPG News: Happy Pride Month
    • 00:01:31 Sly Flourish News: Leave Blanks, Hang On Loosely, COA Available Worldwide, Markdown and EPUB Lazy DM's Companion
    • 00:08:03 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart in Markdown
    • 00:09:50 D&D & RPG News: Grim Hollow Bundle of Holding
    • 00:13:48 D&D & RPG News: RPG Game Master Book Series Humble Bundle
    • 00:15:01 Kickstarter Spotlight: Tales of the Valiant Player's Guide 2
    • 00:18:40 Product Spotlight: Horizon Issue 3 by Wildmage Press
    • 00:21:46 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2014 to D&D 2024 Conversion Guide
    • 00:25:51 D&D & RPG News: Ten Cultist Powers by Evan Rash
    • 00:26:53 D&D & RPG News: Corridor Themes by Justin Alexander
    • 00:29:58 Sly Flourish News: The 5e Artisanal Database
    • 00:39:04 DM Tip: The Power of Text Files
    • 00:50:41 Patreon Question: Running the Keep Scenario from Lazy DM's Companion
    • 00:55:16 Patreon Question: Sly Flourish Tools for Shadowdark
    • 01:03:04 Patreon Question: Stocking Dungeons
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    • Leave Blanks
    • Hang On Loosely
    • City of Arches Shipping Worldwide
    • Daggerheart SRD in Markdown
    • Grim Hollow Bundle of Holding
    • Deadlands Humble Bundle
    • The Game Master's Book Of Humble Bundle
    • Tales of the Valiant Player's Handbook 2 Kickstarter
    • Horizons Issue 3
    • New D&D 2014 to D&D 2024 Conversion Guide
    • Ten Cult Powers by Evan Rash
    • Corridor Themes by Justin Alexander
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Third Heaven – Dragon Empire Prep Session 24
    May 30 2025

    Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

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    • Midgard Worldbook
    • Tales of the Valiant
    • Obsidian for TTRPGs
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    29 mins
  • Daggerheart Released – Lazy RPG Talk Show
    May 26 2025

    D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

    Contents
    • 00:00 Show Start
    • 00:33 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, Updated Obsidian Notes, COA Shipping in Europe, Lazy DM's Companion in EPUB and Markdown
    • 08:04 D&D & RPG News: Old School Essentials Bundle of Holding
    • 11:14 Kickstarter Spotlight: Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts
    • 13:52 D&D & RPG News: Daggerheart Released
    • 27:42 DM Tip: Mashing Up the Eight Steps
    • 48:04 Commentary: Too Much Linking In Markdown Notes
    • 49:57 Patreon Question: Rolling 3d6 For Ability Scores
    • 53:34 Patreon Question: Low Level Characters with Powerful Legacy Magic Items
    • 57:11 Patreon Question: Building Rich Tactical Battles in Old School Adventures
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    • Your Criteria for Selecting Great Published Adventures
    • Leave Blanks
    • Old School Essentials Bundle of Holding
    • Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts Backerkit Campaign
    • Dice Exploder Interview with Jonathan Harper on Blades in the Dark Deep Cuts
    • Daggerheart on Critical Role Store
    • Daggerheart SRD
    • Daggerheart Community License
    • Daggerheart Quickstart PDF
    • Evaluating an adventure — Patchwork Paladin
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • The Shadow Drake – Dragon Empire Prep Session 23
    May 23 2025

    Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign.

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    • Midgard Worldbook
    • Tales of the Valiant
    • Obsidian for TTRPGs
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    38 mins
  • Gary Gygax's 25 Year D&D Predictions from 1999 – Lazy RPG Talk Show
    May 19 2025

    D&D and RPG news and commentary by Mike Shea of https://slyflourish.com

    Contents
    • 00:00 Show Start
    • 01:08 Sly Flourish News: New Articles, Key of Worlds Scenario 10, COA Shipping News
    • 06:25 D&D & RPG News: Raging Swan Bundle of Holding
    • 09:14 Kickstarter Spotlight: Neon City Outlaws by Rodney Thompson
    • 12:17 D&D & RPG News: D&D 2024 5.2 SRD Available in Markdown
    • 16:51 D&D & RPG News: Patchwork Paladin on Lord of the Rings 5e Dissecting and Piecing Together 5e
    • 21:11 Commentary: Gary Gygax's 25 Year D&D Predictions from 1999
    • 35:41 Commentary: 25 Years of WOTC Making Fun of It's Own Products
    • 39:46 Commentary: AI GMing Taken to the Logical Conclusion - Just Run the Whole Game For Us
    • 42:22 DM Tip: Lightning Rods for Each 5e Class
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    • Raging Swan Bundle of Holding
    • Neon City Outlaws
    • D&D 2024 5.2 SRD in Markdown
    • Pulling Apart D&D 5e – Patchwork Paladin
    • Lightning Rods – Showcase Powerful Character Abilities
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    1 hr and 5 mins