<![CDATA[The Helpful NPCs Podcast]]>f9226b93-e466-508a-87f2-a66bd8705841Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:19:33 +0000Captivate.fmHelpful NPCshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/ff95de6b-3887-41ed-b734-a0a8dfb4e2c7/Dlbj3zCXIvWFs3Dl1KjbVjpn.pngThe Helpful NPCs PodcastHelpful NPCsHelpful NPCsWe're the Helpful NPCs podcast. We give you suggestions and improvements to make your tabletop roleplaying games better.https://the-helpful-npcs-podcast.captivate.fmtrueepisodicnopodcastChapter 9: Baldur's Gate 3 Isn't D&DChapter 9: Baldur's Gate 3 Isn't D&DThe Helpful NPCs throw shade on BG3.

]]>The Helpful NPCs throw shade on BG3.

]]>f3919a9c-fafd-4bd9-a10f-133268a6174cTue, 23 Jul 2024 10:19:20 -040026:07truefull19191Thomas, RyanCh. 7: Telling your players NOOOOoooOOO.Ch. 7: Telling your players NOOOOoooOOO.The Helpful NPCs discuss how to say "no" to players.

]]>The Helpful NPCs discuss how to say "no" to players.

]]>e8c958be-053f-4535-ac79-9ec5d7f2dbe4Sat, 08 Apr 2023 19:32:30 -040041:35truefull777Ryan, Thomas, JacobChapter 6, Episode 2: DMing Alignment Without Killing Your GameChapter 6, Episode 2: DMing Alignment Without Killing Your Game059f6472-ea10-4c5a-a674-78f7d31eba89Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:33:24 -040019:22truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 6 Episode 3: Roleplaying AlignmentChapter 6 Episode 3: Roleplaying Alignment0d183010-60d7-4d56-a1d6-98ef1721352eMon, 28 Feb 2022 20:22:06 -040023:30truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 6, Episode 2: DMing Alignment Without Killing Your GameChapter 6, Episode 2: DMing Alignment Without Killing Your Game9b8237d4-c7fa-44af-8b08-2939d06bf2f5Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:10:37 -040019:22truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 6, Episode 1: The Malignment of AlignmentChapter 6, Episode 1: The Malignment of Alignmente0397466-53c7-45ff-9f7b-ea967365bb07Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:03:59 -040020:28truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 5, Episode 1 - Money, Money, MoneyChapter 5, Episode 1 - Money, Money, MoneyManaging your money in D&D - a primer. How do you spend it all? In D&D 5e, the options are somewhat limited, so you might need to get creative.

]]>Managing your money in D&D - a primer. How do you spend it all? In D&D 5e, the options are somewhat limited, so you might need to get creative.

]]>37b4e5bd-b3f6-4cae-a7be-da8b38314913Sun, 05 Dec 2021 18:35:00 -040028:07truefull99Helpful NPCsChapter 5, Episode 3 - Introducing...the Pack Mule!Chapter 5, Episode 3 - Introducing...the Pack Mule!The first of our sidekicks: the pack mule.

In D&D, our parties always have a faithful mule companion. We have never once run a game where the pack mule isn't a central facet of transporting loot. D&D is cruel to these companions, however, and they're quick to turn to dragon fodder...unless you happen to take a look at the Helpful NPCs pack mule sidekick class!

]]>The first of our sidekicks: the pack mule.

In D&D, our parties always have a faithful mule companion. We have never once run a game where the pack mule isn't a central facet of transporting loot. D&D is cruel to these companions, however, and they're quick to turn to dragon fodder...unless you happen to take a look at the Helpful NPCs pack mule sidekick class!

]]>1f653edf-0282-4cf7-9a68-c07eb5405fe9Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -040013:46truefull1111Helpful NPCsChapter 5, Episode 2 - Loot and PlunderChapter 5, Episode 2 - Loot and PlunderHow to handle loot in D&D--gems, paintings, idols to obscure demon lords.

Following up the previous topic of frittering away your gold, the Helpful NPCs crew discuss treasure management within D&D. You're going to be loaded down with all manner of costly things, so how do you manage it all?

]]>How to handle loot in D&D--gems, paintings, idols to obscure demon lords.

Following up the previous topic of frittering away your gold, the Helpful NPCs crew discuss treasure management within D&D. You're going to be loaded down with all manner of costly things, so how do you manage it all?

]]>c020986c-051e-4de0-883c-115c1f8ff1c1Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:46:00 -040018:39truefull1010Helpful NPCsChapter 3 - Don't Play BatmanChapter 3 - Don't Play BatmanBatman is an awful character for an RPG, so don't play him.

]]>Batman is an awful character for an RPG, so don't play him.

]]>378e8c3b-c200-4737-b1fb-50c0d5b80b44Sun, 14 Nov 2021 23:44:00 -040020:09truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 4 - What To Play When You're Bored of D&DChapter 4 - What To Play When You're Bored of D&DThe Helpful NPCs crew talk about their favorite RPGs that aren't D&D-related.

]]>The Helpful NPCs crew talk about their favorite RPGs that aren't D&D-related.

]]>9b11d06b-6707-481a-927f-cd6ddeecbd19Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -040044:02truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 3 - Don't Play Batman (He Sucks)Chapter 3 - Don't Play Batman (He Sucks)Ryan and Thomas discuss why you shouldn't make a character based on Batman. Hint: It's because he's awful.

]]>Ryan and Thomas discuss why you shouldn't make a character based on Batman. Hint: It's because he's awful.

]]>52f75136-71b9-4f2d-a62c-600b6044c102Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -040020:09truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 2, Episode 3: The Other GuysChapter 2, Episode 3: The Other GuysThe Helpful NPCs crew discuss some of the "other" classes available in 5e. The oddballs and miscreants outside of the Holy Quadrinity of fighter, cleric, wizard, and rogue.

]]>The Helpful NPCs crew discuss some of the "other" classes available in 5e. The oddballs and miscreants outside of the Holy Quadrinity of fighter, cleric, wizard, and rogue.

]]>56b91624-72d5-42fb-a867-425112e774a0Sat, 14 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -040020:47truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 2, Episode 2: The Core FourChapter 2, Episode 2: The Core FourWhat are the "Core Four" classes of D&D? Tune in to Helpful NPCs to listen to us yammer a bit about why the wizard, cleric, fighter, and rogue are the best.

]]>What are the "Core Four" classes of D&D? Tune in to Helpful NPCs to listen to us yammer a bit about why the wizard, cleric, fighter, and rogue are the best.

]]>84c6a8d2-a306-4c8f-9894-d8d06fa486a4Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -040016:57truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 2, Episode 1: Race and BackgroundChapter 2, Episode 1: Race and BackgroundThe Helpful NPCs discuss races and backgrounds in D&D 5e, one of the core building blocks for your character.

]]>The Helpful NPCs discuss races and backgrounds in D&D 5e, one of the core building blocks for your character.

]]>3adb5e39-2465-4d87-930c-f67e4558ceedTue, 10 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -040032:11truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 1, Episode 1: What is Dungeons and Dragons (and other RPGs)?Chapter 1, Episode 1: What is Dungeons and Dragons (and other RPGs)?In Chapter 1, Episode 1Ryan, Jacob, and Thomas discuss what roleplaying games are as an introduction for players who are unfamiliar with RPGs.

]]>In Chapter 1, Episode 1Ryan, Jacob, and Thomas discuss what roleplaying games are as an introduction for players who are unfamiliar with RPGs.

]]>7a0ae28d-b5f8-4f97-ba1f-982b9d542fd9Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -040022:48truefull11Helpful NPCsChapter 1, Episode 3: Your First RPG CharacterChapter 1, Episode 3: Your First RPG CharacterAfter listening to Chapter 1, Episode 2, you're mentally prepared for your first RPG session. Now you have to get a character ready for that game. What are you to do now? Let's talk character creation.

]]>After listening to Chapter 1, Episode 2, you're mentally prepared for your first RPG session. Now you have to get a character ready for that game. What are you to do now? Let's talk character creation.

]]>54726036-c616-404a-a0ec-1a92991284d5Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -040033:39truefullHelpful NPCsChapter 1, Episode 2: Your First RPG SessionChapter 1, Episode 2: Your First RPG SessionYou're interested in RPGs and are ready to start a game. What's there to expect? What wonders await you?

]]>You're interested in RPGs and are ready to start a game. What's there to expect? What wonders await you?

]]>dd0218f8-517d-4b7f-bd8b-bd76e8a4fcb0Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -040018:57truefullHelpful NPCs