Above Table is a podcast for Dungeons and Dragons homebrew and indie supplements. Each week your hosts Phil and Josh will pick a theme and explore all the amazing homebrew content around it. Want to play a Bard that isn't a schmoozing singer? Got an idea for a Nigella Lawson inspired Warforged? Tasha's Cauldron of Everything running dry? We got you covered! Every Wednesday, Above Table shines a light on all the different ways to play the world's greatest roleplaying game. If you're new player, working on your 100th character or a DM for life, get inspiration for your next game each week with Above Table. If you're curious about the creators behind some of our favourite projects we've got A Short Rest, lovely chats with lovely ttrpg creators, which is released on Sundays.
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Above Table is a podcast for Dungeons and Dragons homebrew and indie supplements. Each week your hosts Phil and Josh will pick a theme and explore all the amazing homebrew content around it. Want to play a Bard that isn't a schmoozing singer? Got an idea for a Nigella Lawson inspired Warforged? Tasha's Cauldron of Everything running dry? We got you covered! Every Wednesday, Above Table shines a light on all the different ways to play the world's greatest roleplaying game. If you're new player, working on your 100th character or a DM for life, get inspiration for your next game each week with Above Table. If you're curious about the creators behind some of our favourite projects we've got A Short Rest, lovely chats with lovely ttrpg creators, which is released on Sundays.
Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com
Instagram: @abovetablepodcast
Support the podcast - ko-fi.com/abovetablepodcast
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Episode 50! So time to celebrate with some Inspiration! Inspiration has changed in the official rules so we dive into how Inspiration is given out and what it means. We discover a myriad of different ways it can be used at your table from saving up Inspiration for even greater heroics to boon, banes and heroic final actions - there's something to inspire everyone!
Chapters:
(0:00) Understanding Inspiration in D&D
(09:07) Earning and Awarding Inspiration
(17:33) New Rules for Inspiration In 2024
(29:11) Variations on Inspiration Mechanics in D&D
(36:41) Unconcious Inspiration
(40:23) Kibble's Tasty Heroic Inspiration Mechanics
(52:00) Alternatives to Dice Rolling and I Know A Guy
(1:01:06) Final Thoughts on Using Inspiration
(1:03:00) Trinket of the Week
Get in touch: hello@abovetable.com
www.abovetable.com for show notes and more
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Featured on this episode:
8 Best House Rules For Inspiration from The Gamer
[5e] Homebrew Inspiration from Gyllz
Hero's Last Stand from Willibombago
Dying Breath from TheHeadlessOne
Fates & Fortunes from Nord Games
Trinket of the Week: The Arcanite Shard
Kickstarter of the Week: Catch Me If You Cant
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Music:
"The Path of the Goblin King" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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