Series 1.3 (Remastered) - D&D with Neal Powell and Tallsquall (Discussion)
Channel: Character Creation Cast
Date: 12/12/2022

Welcome to the final episode of our first series, fully remastered 4.5 years later! On today’s episode we discuss the character creation process for Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition, a game created by Wizards of the Coast. We are joined by Neal Powell from the Dungeon Master’s Block podcast and Tallsquall from Encounter Roleplay.
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Neal Powell: @joatmoniac
Block Party Podcast Network: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/
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DMNastics: @DMNastics
Whelmed: The Young Justice Files: @theYJfiles
Tomes and Tentacles: @TentaclesPod
From LP to RP: https://www.thestruggleisneal.com/

Tallsquall: @tallsquall
Encounter Roleplay: @EncounterRP
Turncloaks: @TurncloaksPod
Learn By Play on the D&D Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/dnd
The Vice can be found on Twitch: https://twitch.com/tallsquall
Games/Tools discussed this episode:
Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition by Wizards of the Coast.
Player's Handbook 5th Edition (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2J4DXE3 
Dungeon Master's Guide (D&D Core Rulebook): https://amzn.to/2GkPbTd 
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide (Dungeons & Dragons): https://amzn.to/2Gi5VdO

Character Inspired Dice Sets
Amelia
Chessex Phantom Teal with Gold: https://amzn.to/2E3uHfR 
Swirling colors to represent her “potions” and gold for her desire for wealth
Ryan
Easy Roller Ancient Earth: https://amzn.to/2J3oPa5 
Worn and unassuming, but still effective
Tallsquall
Easy Roller Oracle: https://amzn.to/2GTObGE 
Earth and metal, but not opulent since he is still quite young and inexperienced
Neal
Hestya Red Copper Metal: https://amzn.to/2GDQmQR 
Rich metals to represent the dwarven ancestry and his life experience
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:15 - Reintroductions
00:05:58 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:19:52 - How does D&D character creation stack up to other games?
00:26:21 - How does the mechanics of character creation prepare us for playing?
00:35:19 - Group cohesion
00:37:46 - How does the system gear things towards narrative advancement
00:54:22 - Take it up a level!
01:04:36 - Episode Closer
01:06:01 - Call to Action
01:08:03 - Credits
01:09:57 - Outtakes
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 1: Cambodean Odessy by Kevin MacLeod
Clip 2: DMNastics opening theme
Clip 3: Turncloaks opening theme
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs
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