web01.fireside.fm Thu, 07 May 2026 06:16:54 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Dungeons & Tangents - Episodes Tagged with “D&D Beyond” https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/tags/d&d%20beyond Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700 We are Erik & Robert. Two guys from Portland Oregon who play and run Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Tangents is our Podcast where we discuss a myriad of topics surrounding D&D. The culture, the mechanics, new product releases, common mistakes. We cover the full breadth of the D&D world. And sometimes we get caught in rabbit holes... Also; we can be persuaded to talk about anything with bribes of dice and miniatures. en-us episodic A conversational D&D podcast Dungeons & Tangents We are Erik & Robert. Two guys from Portland Oregon who play and run Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Tangents is our Podcast where we discuss a myriad of topics surrounding D&D. The culture, the mechanics, new product releases, common mistakes. We cover the full breadth of the D&D world. And sometimes we get caught in rabbit holes... Also; we can be persuaded to talk about anything with bribes of dice and miniatures. yes Dungeons & Tangents admin@dungeonsandtangents.net Episode 12: Tools for Character Generation https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/12 3e4e1abd-035b-4bf4-890d-9a796374cb98 Tue, 25 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700 Dungeons & Tangents full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems. 26:56 yes <p>In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems. </p> <p>Character Generation systems we mention:</p> <ul> <li>PCgen (<a href="http://pcgen.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://pcgen.org/</a>)</li> <li>Fantasy Grounds (<a href="https://www.fantasygrounds.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fantasygrounds.com/</a>)</li> <li>Roll20 (<a href="https://roll20.net/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://roll20.net/</a>)</li> <li>Hero Lab (<a href="http://www.wolflair.com/index.php?context=hero_lab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.wolflair.com/index.php?context=hero_lab</a>)</li> <li>Myth Weaver (<a href="https://www.myth-weavers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.myth-weavers.com/</a>)</li> <li>The 4e character gen website Chris mentioned that may crash your browser: (<a href="http://www.pathguy.com/cg4.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.pathguy.com/cg4.htm</a>)</li> </ul> <p>Third party content providers we mention:</p> <ul> <li>DriveThruRPG (<a href="http://www.drivethrurpg.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.drivethrurpg.com/</a>)</li> <li>Open Gaming Network: (<a href="https://opengamingnetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://opengamingnetwork.com/</a>)</li> <li>Stack Exchange (RPG): (<a href="https://rpg.stackexchange.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://rpg.stackexchange.com/</a>)</li> </ul> <p>Subreddits worth looking at:</p> <ul> <li>Behind The Screen (<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/</a>)</li> <li>Matthew Colville (<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/mattcolville/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.reddit.com/r/mattcolville/</a>)</li> <li>DM Toolkit (<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DMToolkit/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.reddit.com/r/DMToolkit/</a>)</li> </ul> <p>If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:<br> @dungeon_tangent</p> <p>Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:<br> <a href="http://www.dungeonsandtangents.net" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.dungeonsandtangents.net</a></p> In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems.

Character Generation systems we mention:

Third party content providers we mention:

Subreddits worth looking at:

If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:
@dungeon_tangent

Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:
www.dungeonsandtangents.net

]]> In this episode, Chris and Erik discuss character generation software and third party content systems.

Character Generation systems we mention:

Third party content providers we mention:

Subreddits worth looking at:

If you have questions or comments, you can find us on Twitter:
@dungeon_tangent

Anything else you might want to know about us can be found here:
www.dungeonsandtangents.net

]]> Episode 11: D&D Beyond - Pricing Announcement https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/11 894c1c36-542a-4590-b2d0-67861d37d36b Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:00:00 -0700 Dungeons & Tangents full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem. 22:16 yes <p>In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&amp;D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&amp;D online ecosystem.</p> <p>D&amp;D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th</p> <p>One Time Fees:</p> <ul> <li>Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99</li> <li>Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each </li> <li>First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual </li> </ul> <p>Subscriptions: </p> <ul> <li>Hero: $2.99/month</li> <li>Master: $5.99/month</li> </ul> <p>See more here: <a href="https://dndbeyond.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004549028-How-much-will-it-cost-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">D&amp;D Beyond - How much will it cost?</a><br> or here: <a href="http://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/news-announcements/5335-release-date-august-15th-pricing-details-announced" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced</a> </p> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem.

D&D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th

One Time Fees:

  • Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99
  • Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each
  • First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual

Subscriptions:

  • Hero: $2.99/month
  • Master: $5.99/month

See more here: D&D Beyond - How much will it cost?
or here: Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced

]]> In this episode, Robert and Erik discuss the recently announced D&D Beyond pricing. What is the pricing, our reaction to it, and how the new tool fits into the growing D&D online ecosystem.

D&D Beyond is scheduled to release August 15th

One Time Fees:

  • Source Books (PHB, DMG, Monster Manual, Volo's Guide, etc.) $29.99
  • Adventure Modules (Curse of Strahd, Lost mine of Phandelver, etc.): $24.99 each
  • First Week Special: $19.99 each for PHB, DMG, Monster Manual

Subscriptions:

  • Hero: $2.99/month
  • Master: $5.99/month

See more here: D&D Beyond - How much will it cost?
or here: Release Date August 15th - Pricing Details Announced

]]> Episode 10: D&D Beyond https://www.dungeonsandtangents.net/10 2e9d00da-d471-4d58-8cd0-834ae755f07e Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:30:00 -0700 Dungeons & Tangents full Dungeons & Tangents In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about. 22:18 yes <p>In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&amp;D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.</p> <p>Here is the timeline we run through:</p> <ul> <li>May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam</li> <li>July 2014 - WOTC releases D&amp;D 5e</li> <li>April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.</li> <li>June 2015 - Geek &amp; Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch</li> <li>March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch</li> <li>July 2016 - <a href="http://kotaku.com/playing-d-d-online-is-about-to-get-easier-1784473155" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Roll20 licensing deal</a> </li> <li>August 2016 - Twitch acquired by <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse,_Inc." target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Curse</a> </li> <li>Nov 2016 - <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/magic-twitch-and-you-full-2017-video-coverage-picture-2017-02-01" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting</a> </li> <li>Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha</li> <li>Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app </li> <li>March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta</li> <li>June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta </li> </ul> In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.

Here is the timeline we run through:

  • May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam
  • July 2014 - WOTC releases D&D 5e
  • April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.
  • June 2015 - Geek & Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch
  • March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch
  • July 2016 - Roll20 licensing deal
  • August 2016 - Twitch acquired by Curse
  • Nov 2016 - Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting
  • Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha
  • Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app
  • March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta
  • June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta
]]> In this episode, Erik and Chris Rutledge discuss the D&D Beyond website. What it is, what it promises to be, and how it came about.

Here is the timeline we run through:

  • May 2014 - Fantasy grounds in steam
  • July 2014 - WOTC releases D&D 5e
  • April 2015 - Lost Mine of Phandelver on Fantasy Grounds.
  • June 2015 - Geek & Sundry starts "Critical Role" on Twitch
  • March 2016 - WOTC starts "Dice Camera Acton" on Twitch
  • July 2016 - Roll20 licensing deal
  • August 2016 - Twitch acquired by Curse
  • Nov 2016 - Twitch becomes Exclusive MTG video content/tournament broadcasting
  • Early 2017 - DNDBeyond.com alpha
  • Early March 2017 - WOTC announces DND beyond as app
  • March 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 1 beta
  • June 2017 - DNDBeyond.com phase 2 beta
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