Highly recommended for both GMs and players!
I came into Total Party Thrill as a new D&D DM, looking for inspiration and tricks to take to my game sessions, and I-Hsien and Shane have absolutely delivered. The stories, tips, and insight they provide are fantastic; they're always knowledgable and passionate about the topics at play while presenting shows in a manner that is both conversational and informative. They have a fantastic co-host balance and energy, making this a great podcast to listen to whether I'm at home or on the go. The production values are top-notch, and a lot of love is clearly put into the recording quality and seamless editing of each episode. They also are extremely regular about the release of their shows and the structures within them, from the cold opens to the next episode previews. It is a great joy to have a D&D podcast that is very thoughtfully planned and delivered while maintaining the vibe of an informal (but informative) friendly discussion. As a relatively new DM, not every episode topic applies directly to me, and much of the character creation forge tends to be over my head - that said, these shows are presented in such an accessible way I have to imagine they'd be worthwhile for both new folks and veterans alike. My favorite moments involve discussions of individual ideas and mechanics - like "flashback chips," villain creation, or prompts to have your players reveal their backstories during long commutes - things that I can easily drop into my upcoming game sessions. The timelessness of the content also makes it easy for anyone to pick up from the beginning, with a strong collection of episodes to work through. Total Party Thrill is a fantastic podcast in every possible way, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for conversations or ideas to enhance their own game nights.Read full review »
StackAVA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/18/16
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I'll continue the trend of positive reviews for the podcast from listeners who don't play D&D. I haven't since 3.5. But you don't need to know D&D to appreciate a good story, and the Eberron campaign updates is a great way to start the show, which then always segues into...Read full review »
shinytoyrobots via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/16
Came for the character creation, stayed for the great explanation of game mechanics, the interesting thoughts about how to implement different themes and... just too much more for my limited vocabulary to say. Five stars, totally deserved, but also in the hopes of Shane or I-Hsien reading...Read full review »
AmateurSuchtler via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 10/24/18
I was fortunate enough to have lunch with Shane at Acadecon 2015 and he has improved my game exponentially in just a few short hours! Since then I have been listening to his podcasts religiously, it really helps me get through the work day! I am super new to the world of RPG's but podcasts...Read full review »
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