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Goni Matzliach

Drugs are good and reading is for loosers

Goni Matzliach

Listen to ep 299 of "if I were you" for the backstory to this podcast

Lucas Machi

I’m not murph but i’ve been DMing for a few years now and can definitely say i’ve fudged rolls for the sake of story, funny one in my last session: the party wild sorcerer wild magic surged and casts fly on a random target (this being in a boss battle with this dragonborn paladin who kicked their butts a while back) i rolled to see who the fly spell was cast on and it was just some random goblin but I instead said the roll made him target the main boss because it was so much better and made for a much more memorable fight. I’ll also occasionally fudge a roll to stop my players from just getting destroyed in a fight (i dislike saving players, no risk of death means none of the fun of escaping death or the sadness of dying) sometimes the dice tell the wrong story and it’s your job as a DM to tell the correct one. If your boss can’t ever hit anything because you can’t roll above a 6 then wow that 6 is a 16 now. If your BBEG has just had is 5th 20 in a row... maybe that 20 was a 19... it’s good to have stakes but sometimes you need to consider what makes the story overall more fun.

Lucas Machi

Haha looked back on this and the last episode answered my question in a rather unfortunate way...

Did PawPaw consider any other elves at the crik, or did he see Moonshine and saw "That's the one." How many siblings does PawPaw have and where are they?

VitAnyaNaked

I am also very interested in what are your plans for the future? At least for the next month? Will there be something new for us? We are waiting for new products.

Don Cheadle Jr.

Have the Band of Boobs ever thought about playing matchmaker to 2 NPCs? Who do you think would make good couples?

jorts mclastname

You’ve definitely already recorded the Q&A, but just in case: can you give us a canon spelling of Cran, Derlin, and whoever else we should spell right? Us wiki editors keep disagreeing about the correct spelling of things :s

Sir Carl

Gilad is a human though right?

Do you think this current campaign will ever end? What do you expect the timeline to be? If so, what do you intend to do in "season two?" Would you switch worlds or games? Would you switch roles, with someone else as the DM/GM?

BlurryVizion

I know in 1 short rest, Jake said he DM'd for some of his relatives. I could see how trying to DM with Murph at the table could be intimidating lol.

NADDPOD is one of the most manicured DnD podcasts out there. I love this most of the time, however it sometimes feels like less of a DND session and more like an audio drama, would you ever consider leaving in more content for the releases each week. The GOOFS, the dumb jokes, the awkward moments. It may go against brand but it would make it feel so much more like pals sitting around a table.

Do you ever think y’all will animate nadpod?

The Plum

Did anyone rule shadowfel before galad was there?

Joseph P

For everyone, see how you all come from collegehumor and making sketch videos, do you prefer the podcast audio only entertainment vice sketch video where it’s visual and audio?

Am3thystFlam3

How did everyone come up with the name for their characters?

What scares hardwon the most?

Am3thystFlam3

Emily and Jake- Have either of you ever thought about DMing a game?

Joe File

Murph- how long do you plan our story lines? Do pivotal storyline changes strike you in the moment or in sessions previous?

To the Band of Boobs: What inspired your characters originally, and what do you try to do to keep role playing your character from getting stale? To Murph: DM-wise, how do you come up with not only the story arcs themselves, but some of the twists and turns that you do that we’ve seen throughout the story? For instance, Moonshine finding out her lineage, Gemma getting assassinated, etc. For everyone, after this campaign is finished, what’s next? What are your ideas for characters? Really what I’m asking is, what are the plans for the campaign after the campaign after the campaign?

Sarah Trimble-Tutor

What are the odds of Galad being Moonshine’s father?

I want to thank all of you for this podcast. It inspired me to start DMing almost a year ago. To Murph: Would you ever consider posting your DM Notes to the Patreon?

Bla Blupp

To Murph: how are you going to handle the time passing differently between planes (I know you talked about this once before but it seemed like you hadn't decided at that point). To Emily (or rather Moonshine): I know you are very shocked by your high elf heritage, but wouldn't the all-accepting, all-loving crick elf Moonshine be okay even with high elves? It just seems a bit too intolerant for her to be this shaken by the reveal.

To Murph & Emily: would there be a chance that members of Trinivile or member of Donkey Kong one shot will cross / swapped over to the World of bahumia like a crossover episode?😀 Or better yet will the band of boobs somehow meet the students of the Aguefort Adventuring Achdemy😆

Hello you Mythical Band of Boobs, I was wondering, if you guys had unlimited resources what changes would you like to make to NADDPOD, for example what kind of merch would you make? How would you change the recordings? Would Emily finally get that Boob Job she's always wanted? Would Caldwell write more final fantasy fan fic to make Emily cry? Would Jake buy even more figurines of Hardone? And will Murph finally get that Boob job he's always wanted? Sorry for the long question, from a long time listener and patreon, all the best :)

Nick V.

Murph, what was that initial spark of inspiration that got you to create "the campaign after the campaign" and where do you derive most of your world building for Bahomya?

Carrboro Chapel Hill FPV

I have got to episode 45, a bit farther to go before I am current still, how about a YouTube recorded live episode. Would love to see the espresions and behind the scenes antics.

To the Team: Have you considered holding a contest or a raffle for listeners to create a character that can be briefly incorporated to the storyline as an NPC or even as a villian? To Emely: Now that it has been discovered that Moonshine is half high Elf, are you going to incorporate that to your playstyle and roleplay? It seems like moonshine is always telling others to accept themselves for who they are, is she going to take her own advice and embrace the half high elf?

Robin

To Murph: Have you got any tips on balancing encounters? Particularly balancing for OHKO bonanza that is level 1! Editing to add: Just also wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for being such an inspiration! I ran my first session a couple of weeks back and have another one coming up this weekend, and with a whole second group waiting for me to prep their session 1! None of this would have happened if I hadn't started listening to NADDPOD!

Kestrel

It's 'Galad' and 'Thiala'! (I do a lot of work on the wiki lol so I try and find the canon spellings)

Kestrel

They did short rests for eps 3&4 as a mixed bag. Because Trinyvale is already bonus, it's kind of based around when and in what context they all have time

Cecilia Wilson

if you met your characters in real life, what would you think of them and what would they think of you? Would you get along? And also, if you where transported to Bahumia, what would you do?

Tj Penn

To Murph, any chance you can homebrew Hardwon a plain walker ability so he can finally get laid?

Josh Meier

To Murph, would you ever consider showing us some of your session notes. I have always been curious to see how you organize and write your session out. Of coarse omitting any spoilers or things. Perhaps this could be a new patreon tier!? Eat a rat I love you.

Kyle Taylor

Hey guys thanks for the podcast! For Murph if you had to play one of the existing characters, NPC or player who would you want to play the rest of the campaign?

G.X. Barnett

Does anyone else visualize the characters in a way other than how they’re explained? To me, Ol’ Cobb will always be a dwarf.

To Murph, since listening to the podcast I began DMing for a campaign with my friends. We’re all new players so we’re really winging things as far as rules. Are there any moments in your campaign so far we’re you messed with anything to either help or hinder the party without their knowledge. I find myself doing this a lot. Thanks for introducing me to the wonders of DnD and looking forward to more.

To Emily, are you regretting your multiclass into barbarian? General: Is anyone looking forward to something in the coming levels?

When Beverly and Irlyn reunite will Beverly confess about Toran?

Gage M.

So Murph, how far back was Bev's bad dad planned? Is there an alternate timeline where bev and bev senior are both on Akarot's side?

Katherine Lindeman

To Caldwell, is Bev out to his parents? Also how does he identify? If that’s not decided yet or anything that’s awesome.

Katherine Lindeman

To Emily, have you thought about evolving PawPaw further? Does he level in any capacity, and if he doesn’t, could he possibly get some more skills or maybe even an attack? (That might be a question for Murph).

Katherine Lindeman

To Murph, could you consider ever having Balnor leave the team? I don’t want him to, but I am wondering, as a dm in training, if that is a possibility you consider, and why it might happen.

Katherine Lindeman

To Jake, would Hardwon ever consider moving beyond fighter? Moonshine took barbarian, and Bev is going to maybe change some paladin traits. It sounded a little to me like everyone wanted some new toys. Hardwon did just get the hammer, but is he going to evolve further?

Katherine Lindeman

To Murph, who is more evil, Akarot or Theala? I was low key team Akarot at first. He seems less threatening. Now obviously I want the BoB to win, but I wouldn’t mind if they teamed up with Akarot to a greater extent. How much of a long term risk is Akarot?

Katherine Lindeman

To Emily, now that Moonshine is half high elf, will her spells and abilities change? Have you thought about giving her some high elf traits?

Katherine Lindeman

To Jake, one million dollars or one billion grills?

Katherine Lindeman

To Caldwell, can you give us some more of your thinking on grey knight Bev? And is Bev more open to Ackorat because of his dad, or his he more of a villain?

Katherine Lindeman

To the players, what is one magical item you each would want? How else do you expect to modify your characters going forward?

Katherine Lindeman

To Murph and Caldwell, as excellent DMs, how do you all keep track of all the possible outcomes and come up with such elaborate situations? How much of an arc is written in advance?

Katherine Lindeman

What is one moment you all wish could have gone differently?

Drew

... how could it have been Bev's birthday in the feywild when virtually no time has passed on the mortal plane? is he counting feywild days as full days in a birthday countdown, or doing the math to figure out that x days is equivalent to y amount of time on the mortal plane, and his birthday would've been like the day after the Frostwind saga?? i am confusion

Anthony Mongan

You got your hemp You got your milk

Thunderous Turtle

To Caldwell, how long have you been planing a paladin change from the green light? Did you work with Murph to fit it in the story or did the scene just feel right for it?

Derek E.

Also any chance you will bring back Luna? I love her so much and miss her! I wonder how her journey is going!

Derek E.

Did Alanis know about Bev Sr.’s pact with Akarot or is that a spoiler?

Who's your favorite game of thrones character and why?

Dominic Webster

Give me a hemp.... Give me a milk...

To Murph, I'm thinking of starting my own campaign and would like to know where do you usually start developing your story? What material you use to build out your sessions and also how do you balance game mechanics with storytelling so well?

Also if Emily and Jake would ever D.M a campaign? If so what would be the backdrop of the story?

This question is for the whole B.O.B, who do you feel like deserves to be brought down the most (or first) Theala or Ozmodis? (not sure how the names are written to be honest haha).

Samual brewis

To all: who do you guys ship the most? would you like to see them become a couple?

To Jake: what did you think playing d&d would be like? Has it been what you expected? Were you worried before your first game?

To all: how did your first get into D&D?

Cameron McEwan

What's the most unexpected interaction the BoB have encountered while on their adventure? The thing that caught you off guard the most and didn't at all go how you expected it to.

Have y'all considered having one of the critical role players on as guests?

My question is. If the boobs had decided to spare Galad Rosel in Galaderon instead of killing him. How would the story have turned out. And in your opinion would it have been better or worse?

Georgia Sparvell

Does Caldwell write his speeches ahead of time and has there been any crazy scenarios that have happened in the short rest that murph actually integrated into the game

Zach K

This one is for all of the Boobs . Can SOMEONE please ask your all powerful wizard friend Alanis how to use Rosaline's charges? Even if you don't see her, she can probably scry your question if you just say it out loud in an ep.

Zach K

Do you think that Alanis is powerful enough to be a Warlock Patron? and If so, would any of you ever consider taking some warlock levels?

Zach K

Also for Murph and I guess the gang, would you ever do a Mixed Bag where you just do a lore deep-dive into Bahoomia, the Giant Wars, the Legendary Heros, etc. It would literally just be a fantasy History Class, but yet somehow I still think it would be cool.

Cristianna Formeller

Have any of you (players) accurately predicted something that would happen in a session? Or been wildy wrong about something you expected?

Zach K

For Murph, what level/subclass is Erlin now? do you think he would ever play an Old Cobb/ Balnor role in another arc?

Zach K

For Emily , would you ever play as a non-chaotic PC?

As a DM, how much of each episode is thoroughly planned, and how much is improv? Is there a lot of scenes that don't go as you expected, and what advice would you give when things don't go as planned? What is the most unexpected decision of the players where you had to completely improvise so far?

Adam da Silva

Cobb breath underwater? He said last time he was through the elemental chaos he took the Water Titans power.

One for the dnd veterans - how do your other campaigns compare to this one? Have you ever been as emotionally invested in your characters and the story??

Looking back, what's the most surprising development your characters have gone through?

Marisa

You guys have talked about inserting pieces of yourself into your characters- at this point in the campaign, do you think your characters have become stronger extensions of yourselves or more distinguished as individuals separate from yourselves?

Scott Boegeman

Something nasty has happened and you must disguise yourself as a monster. What monster do you think you can imitate the best?

What would’ve happened had the BoB gone to Iron Deep instead of the Frigid North?

Seeing that the gang is almost level 10, do you see the campaign lasting another few years? I will be so shattered on the day y’all announce this is the end

What's going to happen when y'all are finished with this quest? Will you be concentrating more on Trinyvale or moving on to another campaign..."after the campaign?" And when this campaign is over will you revisit these charter a la TAZ?

Justin Jarboe

As a ForeverDM for the last four years, I find myself giving up on ever getting to actually play again. I love DMing very much but I am pretty sad about not getting to play. Murph, any advice?

Danny Summers

Hey Boobs - when can we expect "The Adventures Guide to Bahumia" to be released?

Who do each of you consider to be the main bad guy of the show so far?

Ninjakeyblder

I’m planning a One Shot for my friends Bachelor party, any ideas?

Emily

This email came in at 3am. I think I might be a bit late to the party. Lol. So I’ll just say that I love you guys and I’m excited for the Q&A to come out. ❤️

Chase

Murph:When thinking of the next ark, do you feel what the players want to do or do you steer them in a way that makes them go into your next ark

Eric and Andrea Benoit

2 questions. What did pawpaw see? The wife and I are debating it. Also does monshine want to get to know her dirty high elf daddy or just know who he is?

How does it feel like?

Yura

what happened to Bareth Brisden? Did Bev Sr. kill him?

A question for the direct message: How much of the campaign so far did you have in your head from episode 1?

TheNoodleDoodler

What is the time you've each felt the strongest emotion? Good or bad

@Murph, do you have any major/minor influences in terms of other DND podcasts?

Will Emily or Jake do a small campaign at some point like Caldwell

Hey Band of Boobs! Any advice for someone playing a character so different from who they are in real life? For instance, as a person I tend to just trust anything anyone tells me, but I think my character is much more skeptical...how do I remember to play with instincts that I just don't have irl?

Steven Hoffart

If you could homebrew one final fantasy race into DnD, what would it be?

Hey friends, If you could switch characters with one another which character would you pick? Which NPC would each of you play?

Hunter Hughes

Jake, what was your original thoughts coming into D&D, with Bahoomia being your first campaign? Were you nervous, excited? And what are your thoughts now with playing D&D?

Murph, what do you do to work through writers block?

Question for the musos in the audience, what's the process like for creating music for the show? Does music get written after recording? Cheers!

MiloSassafras

@Murph, have you decided on the details of Moonshines' dad? Can we name him Skarsgard?

Casey Lee

Hi Emily, what is your process for character creation? The 3 characters we've seen you roleplay online so far (Moonshine, Onyx, and Faeth) are all super interesting while still wildly different from each other. Is it backstories that come first or yearning to play a certain race/class, or something else?

Whimsii

Murph, how far in advance do you plan out the campaign? Do you just plan out for each recording block, or do you have a general idea of how the campaign should play out? How do you account for all of the ridiculous shenanigans that the Band of Boobs are bound to pull?

@Emily and Murph: How has your experience on Fantasy High playing Fig and Riz influenced your adventures in Bahoomia?

Casey Lee

Hi Murph, how do you approach designing sessions? I just started DMing a campaign right now that *will* have an overarching narrative but as of now is mainly just episodic (PCs are island-hopping). I'm finding it hard to come up with ideas that aren't just "Hey here's a dungeon, you have to solve a riddle/puzzle to get in, then beat up some minions, then kill the boss." Any tips or tricks to diversifying your encounters? I really admire your creativity in making each NADDPod episode so unique from each other but always fulfilling to its players. Thanks!

Hello! I don’t know if answering this would spoil anything, but I was curious if in the future you’d bring everyone that’s been on the podcast back at the same time, for the eventual finale or something.

Garga Lenoir

Is there a risk of you guys overdosing on Bahoomia and it becoming a chore? Did you give thoughts on what you guys could do instead before burning out?

Garga Lenoir

Murph said many times it wasn't cannon. If anything that was misdirection.

Hey Band of Boobs! Any advice for someone playing a character so different from who they are in real life? For instance, as a person I tend to just trust anything anyone tells me, but I think my character is much more skeptical...how do I remember to play with instincts that I just don't have irl?

Seth Holly

Howdy Boobs, my question is, does Galad bring back in the main story make the crickmas episode cannon?

Kahl Gillispie

To the Gang- What has your favorite thing been as a whole group playing together? What is it you each find the most joy in as an outcome of this entire world you’ve evolved and created together?

Miles W

Caldwell: While this isn't a question, I'd like to say how much I appreciate the names of the Lumiere Family in Trinyvale, with all of them, even the parents names meaning black light (Basaltoire was my favorite one btw)

Chandler P

Any advice for DMs starting their first campaign? What story elements really tie characters into the story’s arch?

Kahl Gillispie

To Brain- Are there many cases where you will change many aspects of an enemy to make them more manageable for the gang, or do you mainly change things for flavor? An example is with Queen Ezra: removing “power word kill” and also changing aspects of “flesh to stone” by removing concentration, but getting rid of the saving mechanics (the original spell is you have to succeed 3 times or fail 3 times to know the final outcome, similar to death saves).

Chandler P

Caldwell, what’s been some challenges you’ve faced running your first campaign? Any advice to new DMs starting their first campaigns?

I’ve been listening to the earlier short rest and everyone is excited to go to iron deep. Is Everyone still excited about iron deep or has it been put on the back burner for other places such as hill home and such

Hey gang! I know there have been multiple goofs throughout the campaign, like Bev’s attempt to trick an all-knowing being or Hardwon’s frolicking through the Summer Court shouting about milk. What is each of your favorite goofs from each character, and why?

Jayden guerra

Any plans for another guest sometime soon?

Zachary Krasawski

Any recommendations on how to find an adventuring party for a first time dungeon and dragoner?

Hey guys! I know you guys record a couple episodes at a time instead of individually. What's the longest you guys have recorded in a single session, and when do you feel the limit is in terms of diminishing returns? Do you guys feel if you play too long, it gets harder to act out the characters with the right amount of enthusiasm or energy?

I had a logistics question: how many episodes at a time do you guys record? 2-3? Also, what is the length of time between an episode and a short rest and do you all typically relisten before recording or just go in blind?

Abdelmelek

Hey Murph! When did you decide to bring Galad back? Was it a recent development, or were you always planning to have him come back to haunt the Band of Boobs? Also, is Emily going to release the Trinyvale Outro, because that’s a banger

Tyler

Question for Murph: How do you come up with the puzzles like the flying machine and the autumn court entrance puzzles?

Antoine Audy-Julien

Love the podcast! Keep it coming! What would happen in the case of a total party kill?

Cody Ary

Daddy Murph, how much has the band of boobs changed the original ideas that you had for villains. I can tell that you have one idea when the character is introduced but then you adapt that to fit the story that the BOB is painting of them. One example is the Angel's going from high ranking officials in the army, to becoming overhyped birds 🤣

Hello, and thanks for taking questions! According to the 5e Dungeon Master's Guide, "you can choose a time change that works best for your campaign, if any, or roll on the Feywild Time Warp table," once a creature or group leaves the Feywild (page 51, 12/2014 printing). For the Bahumia campaign, the BoB have technically left the Feywild. Will Murph elect to delay this time warp effect until the gang returns to the material plane? In any case, will Murph make the decision based on a roll or on what is best for the campaign?

Zarina Munoz

What is every character's favorite food? If I went to the live show by myself would I be really lame? Especially considering it's my birthday?

Sarah

Hey Band of Boobs! I know that this is Jake's first time playing DnD but what made all of you interested in playing?

Marcelo

Murph, what are some of your inner thoughts that you wish you could have told the band of boobs whilst they were being the band of boobs?

Murph, you mentioned that when players reach level 20 that they’re basically gods and sort of break the game. If the band of boobs won’t max out their level, how far do you think they will be able to advance without things getting too silly. Love the podcast! Everyone does an amazing job and I look forward to the show every week. Also, thanks for getting me back in to D&D. Because of you guys I play twice a month now and have an excuse to get together with my best friends. Keep up the great work! -Mike

Murph, it always amusing listening to Hardone and Moonshine awkwardly skirt around any romantic connotations of their relationship, but recently with the kiss, the drunken nights together it looks like the characters might be exploring the possibility of feelings for each other. How odd is it for you DM your friend and your Wife acting like awkward college students trying to figure if maybe they should bang? Emily and Jake, is there anything there? Or is it just that weird thing friends when they both have Cooperating sexualities, like hey uhh? Maybe fuck?

favoritebrendan

Murph - Would you ever consider having a guest play an antagonist to the Band of Boobs instead of an ally?

Murphy for your human characters do you homebrewed most of them or do you create full character sheets?

Madison Beske-Somers

Murph, you mentioned how you avoid using magic users as villains/ stooges/ monsters because they take much more time and are very complicated. I have already gotten myself into a situation as a dm where my party is about to head to a city that is majority wizarding students, and I def want to have there be physical conflicts. My question would be: what are the most efficient and effective way to make magic using baddies without spending 20 hours or going insane? Thanks!!

PS: Come to Toronto!

Question to players - you always come up with good monologues in the moment. For a DM it is more clear how to prepare, but as a player what do you do to prepare?

Caldwell - because Beverly's a child, he really ties the Band of Boobs together as a family. Why did you decide to play a little boy, and how has Bev surprised you?

Jacob Hillman

What exactly does Pelor's amulet do? It seems to heal a lot but I don't think we ever got the item. Thanks!

BlurryVizion

It looks like Murph is going to have to do a DM specific Mixed Bag one of these days 🤣.

Ryan Oliver

For both Bahumia and Trinyvale: Is there a plan for how this last arc of the campaign is going to conclude, or will you keep adding arcs until it starts to feel like the campaign has run its course?

will there be anymore trinyvale or other campaigns during or after the main campaign ends?

Murph - how much of Shadowfell are you Homebrewing vs taking what there is in the current lore?

Jacq Attack

OMG. Just thinking about all the enemies they've killed who may have ended up in this realm of hell opens up a lot of opportunities, huh.

All - I second the request on Character Sheets! And am assuming the Boobs leveled up at least one level in the FeyWild...

Do you have any advice for groups that have trouble improvising and playing out the characters, and instead get caught up focusing on objectives and stats?

John Noseworthy

Murph have you ever had to lower the hp of any of the enemies the band of boobs have faced to stop them from being wiped out? Or similarly had to omit any abilities or anything the monsters had because it would have been too much for them to handle?

Murph how would you recommend someone get into D & D, I love the podcast but have never played the game myself. Keep up the great work.

Aaron Walsh

Can we see character sheets for everybody?

Rachel Quesnelle

What moments do y'all have very visual images of in your head?

Matteo Cina

Who in the boobs does the team think is going to get laid first?

So I was thinking about last week's developments through Balnor's eyes, and I'm wondering whether he will look to take on a bigger role in supporting Bev. Would #2 Dad consider following his #2 Son into becoming a Grey Knight? If the group was to encounter a Deathknight Bev Sr on the battlefield, would Balnor see it as his duty to stand between father and son in order to protect the possibility of a salvaged future relationship between them? P.S. This podcast has been such a gift in my life over the last year, and has brought my (D&D-loving) partner and I closer together -- thank you all so much for all of it.

James Ekstrom

Which Bahumia drug would you rather try in real life - Crick Water or R. Cane?

What are your predictions for going into Shadowfell? The heroes have already been through so much, is being in limbo going to give them clarity or drive them deeper into this dissociation they're all experiencing? What do each of the heroes really need to collect themselves again? Is there any specific comfort thy're craving right now?

Michael Boron

To murph what is the thing that your players have done that has left you in complete shock?

Connor McKenzie

I understand it has been difficult to include guests because it has been such continuous action since smugglers bounty, but do you plan on having guests again in the near future? Brennan would be dope ;)

Nicole Jordan

How do you like playing two characters/roles with each other right now because of trinyvale? What are the differences and similarities you see in the way you play?

Hannah G.

If a member of the BoB were to die an unsettled death (ex. their soul is wandering the astral plane or in hell), how probable is a Jack Sparrow “At World’s End” - style rescue mission to bring them back? I know you guys have talked about going to hell to confront Akerot about Bev Sr. and are going to Shadowfell to release Hardwon’s mom: could the same be done for a PC?

Martin Leo

Murph, who is your favourite NPC to play?

Given everyone’s different levels of experience with D&D, how has making the podcast changed the way each of you approach things like character progression, in-game storytelling, or mechanics for future campaigns?

Martin Leo

If Jake or Emily were going to DM a campaign, what settings would they be in?

Kaitlyn with a K and a Y

Murph, could you provide a bit of insight into how you balance your encounters? For example, having a boss that knows Counter Spell can be tricky to execute without making your spell casters feel useless, but I (personally) think you did a good job of not making it too bad. You also have the ability to consistently challenge the Boobs while still providing plenty of opportunities to succeed!

Marge In Charge

Who is the the villain -Thealla or Acorat- that you want to deal with first? Will moonshine awaken Paw Paw?! How did moonshine and Paw Paw meet? Is it possible to free Beverly the IV without cutting a deal? Since Balnor is a permanent NPC and his backstory has been revealed, is there a chance Balnor (Brute fight style from Unearthed Arcana) would multiclass or get some more Gucci gear?

Are there plans to release the live show on the feed?

DoodlebyCass

How did your earlier D&D groups get together? I need to get a group together, but I’m not sure how to politely ask my friends if they wanna take notes with me for 3 hours for fun???

New DM question: How can I inspire my players to get deeper into their characters and build real personalities and more detailed backstories? With that, how do you know what backstory elements are alright to make up yourself (ie Hardwon’s parents) and what to leave for them to create. I really want them to feel attached and connected to their characters and the story and I don’t want to take away too much of the creativity from them since it’s as much their story as it is mine. Background, we’re all new to DND and are a couple sessions in. Thanks and love the pod

Parker Reincke

8-Bit Book Club has been on a long hiatus. I know you stopped for lack of enough time...so question: make time? 😘

Hannah G.

Murph, how do you approach writing a story arch? How much detail do you put into things initially, knowing the BoB won’t see everything and will likely make choices that change the plans you had?

Murph, how much of bahumia and what happens in it is planned out versus being improved?

TheMajesticGoose

With the final season of Game of Thrones upon us; which houses would each band of boobs be in? Based of you know status, class, backstory, ect.

What is your favorite event to happen in the campaign to date?

Jesse Pirttimaa

Do you guys enjoy making me cry EVERY PELOR DAMN EPISODE.

Obviously Murph puts in a ton of work to make this happen. I was curious to learn more about the process, so things like before they record, how much prep was done? How long do recording sessions usually last for? How often do they have sessions? When does Emily jump in and start composing music?

Leondatwani

Also, do you guys have back-up characters in case anyone dies? I know a lot of groups feel back-up characters removes some commitment to your current character because you may like the back-up character more for some reason and I wanted to hear your guys opinions.

Leondatwani

For everyone: What has been your most memorable moment in the campaign so far? The moment that has just struck you so hard in the chest it left an impression to this day.

What character would you most want to see on a reality TV show? (Hardwon on the Bachelor, Moonshine on Chopped, Bev on Ninja Warrior, Balnor on Queer Eye...)

For Murph, as a DM how much do you take from the books, and how much is your take on the world? Like in the Fey Wild, how much was dnd lore and how much was your own take on everything?

Joe Murphy

Since this is a campaign after the campaign, would you ever do a 1 off of the gang playing as Thiala, Ulfgar and Alanis through one of their quests?

Why were Thrifty Schwifty both Alanis when she brought Balnor to the Boobs and Ilsed when he gave Maribel the book?

Hannah G.

Murph, what is your world-building process? And how do you approach editing that world based on what the party does? I’m a new DM trying to create an engaging world for my party of 2 and think everything you’ve done with Bahumia is awesome.

Are you guys apart of any other podcast style campaigns that we could listen to? This one is really good and I wants more.

Anthony Mongan

Jake and Emily have both kissed Murph in real life. We are all waiting for Caldwell to making it a perfect 3 for 3. Maybe for Erland and Beverley’s reunion

Murph, is there anything you spent a long time preparing that the BoB missed? Do you repurpose ideas into later adventures when this happens?

Dylan Denison

Already asked on twitter but is Erlin gonna learn Sending at any point so he and Bev can text?

Lucas Wells

You all going to have any new guests? I like when you all had guests on.

Fuck, marry, kill: Ol Cobb, Balnor or Denny? Hardwon, Moonshine or Beverly?

Bloodhound

Would Emily ever consider DM’ing a 1 shot?

I would love to hear more of Caldwell’s thoughts on turning Bev into a Grey Knight! Was that a decision he came up with long before, or was it a little spontaneous? Adore you all, thanks for making the beat pod out there!

Eric Burant

With Jake now splitting time between New York and California, has recording become more difficult? How do you organize your recordings?

Eric Burant

Do you plan on ever revisiting Ezry?

James Lloyd

I assume in Shadowfell that Galad has his head back? How? A gift from Thiala?

To Murph - As a DM, how much do you prepare ahead of time? Do you prepare for each session as and when it comes or do you prepare several ahead of time? If you do plan far ahead, how often do you make changes based on what the BoB do?

James Lloyd

Can you go into a bit more detail (for non-D&D people) what the different realms of existence are and how Shadowfell differs from Hell? This was touched on a little in the last short rest but I found it confusing. Also, why/how is Thiala trying to take them over? What was Shadowfell like before Thiala have it to Galad?

Owen Bardsley

Murph, what does your prepping time for the shows look like? Do you sit down and figure it out. Or is it more free form as the week goes by?

Birdie

Whether in a few days or a few decades, what would your characters (including Balnor and Ol' Cobb) like their last words to be?

Murph, what’s your go to method for getting people back into the game when they get sidetracked? How do you maintain “control” in a healthy manner?

What inspired you guys to start a D&D play podcast? Who's idea was it and what was the process of setting up before even sitting down to record the first episode? How much pre prep was involved and were there any hoops or technical issues you had to work through? Jake, being newer to D&D were you hesitant in anyway and what was your expectations versus how you see the game now?

Jeffrey Steck, Lord of the Fjord

Has the 2dio improved sound and editing time or is it about the same anywhere u record?

Ellie J. Vela (Them)

Hey Murph! As a new DM, I'm having some trouble finding inspiration for campaign storylines. What does your process look like for writing your campaigns, and do you have any advice for DND writer's block?

G.X. Barnett

Why didn’t Balnor, Moonshine, and Bev just jump in the bag of holding and let Hardwon jump down with the ring of feather fall by himself? Wouldn’t that have been easier, Daddy Murphy?

Sir Carl

Is moonshine going to awaken paw paw? I'm dying to know!

Is there ever a chance of Player vs Player combat? Not that the party members would ever kill one another, but maybe in a tournament for a god's favor or a really awesome item? In this scenario who would everyone be most afraid to face off against?

Timothy Daughtridge

Did Beverly's Goof on the Watchman inadvertently set into motion the framing of his father which has spiraled into feywild retreat and damning of his father's soul?

J. LeClair

I second this!

KelCello

I’m curious to know how much each player went in knowing about their own backstories, and how much they developed them as they played.

For everyone on the cast: which moment in Bahumia or Trinyvale have you thought about the most OUTSIDE of the gaming room? What character action or event has kept you up at night?

What’s the one NPC you wished to join your party or you wish you had killed?

Nate Porteous

Caldwell: you have created a few bands of Green Teen like groups in places you have been (ie The Crick and the dwarfanage). How would Bev react when seeing them again now that he is a Grey Knight? Would he convert them?

Jack

Have you guys got any special guests planned to come on soon?

Alex aka Zol Ark

Did anyone get that moment of “what’s up danger” moment of into the spiderverse when Hardone jumped to catch Beverley after being pushed off the Griffin

Connor Proudfoot

For Players: what moment from the campaign has surprised/amazed/caused you to scream WTF!!! the most? Was it a great dice roll? Or a poor one? Maybe a character reveal from Murph? Doesn't have to necessarily be for your character.

chronicsunshine

How would a permanent-death play out for you guys? For example, if Hardwon was truly dead at the end of an episode, would Jake then create another character to join the Band of Boobs to try and fill the Hardwon shaped hole left over?

Cain

You guys have mentioned you record in chunks before, how many weeks in advance do you guys typically record? Also is it hard for the players not to potentially spoil things that have already recorded when you do the Short Rest, or is that not even a factor with the short rest recording schedule?

Out of all the characters, band of boobs and trinivale, who would fit best in the dimension 20 crew.

Connor Proudfoot

For Murph: Obviously you have used a great deal of naturally created content to drive the narrative, from aspects of Hardwons past with Gemma, to the creation of Balnor. My question is have you had to change the overall story a lot to put these in and have them work, or do you still have an overarching story you made from the beginning? Or are you essentially writing it as you go?

Aaron Grover

Now that Beverly is stronger and more well traveled, does he wear shoes, if not, how has his feet adapted?

Question for murph; are you going to release a magic compendium of all the magic items and things Murph makes

Aaron Oliver

If you where to do another campaign that wasn't fantasy, what genre would you want to explore? Related: are there any other rpg systems you want to try out?

What would have happened to the campain if the band of boobs decided to join "The Light" when offered early on

Cody Martel

Murph, How often do you have something planned that the BoB doesn't even think to check out? Like a hidden piece of treasure or secret passage or things like that

J. LeClair

For Murph. It's pretty obvious you let the dice gods decide the fate of every episode. How hard is it to not fudge a dice roll when an encounter is going super poorly or just far too easy?

Pawpaws love life and whether or not it had to be a possum is my question?

ayahiraya

Was Bev Sr. already in kahoots with Akarot when Akarot approached Beverly with an offer of allegiance back in Frostwind? How does time work for Akarot as he jumps planes?

Aaron Oliver

What did you expect from this game/story when you started? How has it changed?

Darby Nicole Mishra

Players, if you could switch bodies Freaky Friday style with ANYONE from the campaign (NPCs and other player characters included), who would it be and why?

Dustin K

What play podcasts do you guys listen to?

Dane Larson

Hey guys!! All of you are just the best! My question is what's your favorite moment where the dice has come in clutch, and also failed you miserably!!??

DungeonMama

Pretty sure Emily is using the Unearthed Arcana version, which does flat damage that increases at 6th, 10th, and 14th level.

Tips for DM’s to not railroad their players but keep the narrative going ? Also have you guys ever felt during the campaign that you were railroaded or being lead towards a specific decision?

Murph, do you have any plans to do a DM special as a Mixed Bag? I'd love to know more about your process.

Bobspace

Will we ever get to see Erlin again and, if so, will he be a certified badass and official fifth boob?

When did this campaign become 'more than just a game'?

For Murph, what was the PC decision that surprised you the most so far? For the BoB, what has been your favorite reveil that Murph has dished out?

Savannah Myers-Gaines

Will there be anymore celebrity guest stars in the future? Those are so fun!

Robyn Van Valkenburg

I know there's a lot of talk of music in the game. Can you make a playlist of songs from the quest and release it? Would be a fun look into each character's personality.

Tyler Davis

For Bev’s sweet 16, was there any discussion as to when that would be between Murph and Caldwell? How long did you guys know his birthday was coming up? Also, I’m curious how Bev would have kept track of what day his bday was in the Feywild. Happy 16th Beverly!

Feared AL

With Murph's incredible plot twists and reveals, so many past moments become significant in retrospect that were glossed over when they happened. What's everyone's favorite moment that was small at the time, but funny/poignant/meaningful now? (Examples: Moonshine punches Thrifty Schwifty, aka Alanis, in the face; Bev helps a dwarf take a shit instead of watching the door when Gemma is assassinated)

Evan O'Neal

To Murph: Your puzzles are amazing, how do you find them or think them up? They’re always a great mix of problem solving or clever observations and I find my self-made DM puzzles to usually be math or word-pun based.

Have you ever considered teleporting the band of boobs through time for a session in the modern world?

Dani Sharkey

Not a super deep question, but how are Jolene and Ol' Cobb doing? Just want to check in on them real quick :)

Do you imagine any characters, PC or NPC, as having real life counterparts either in your personal life or in media?

If you could go back and reclass your character at the beginning of the campaign,what would you reclass as? If you said you wouldn’t reclass well now I’m sayin you’re being forced to reclass by Malorah

Daniel Goldsmith

Also do you plan on uniting the green knights/fae armies with the dwarves (and whatever other armies you can find) when the time comes to face Theala?

Rio Yanez

Has anyone ever recorded an episode of the podcast while tipsy, stoned, or in other altered states?

Humble Goblin

Caldwell: do you still have those bard spells?

Kodi Earnhardt

How much backstory did y'all have for the PCs before session 1? As a DM, I'm trying to create a more personal experience for my players, and I know a lot of that comes down to player investment and chemistry, but I still feel like I'm missing something. Help?

Jayson Tuman

Jake, now that you’ve got a little over a year of D&D experience, do you think you could ever DM a full fledged game? If so, do you have any ideas of what it would look like? (P.S. shoutout to my brother Jordyn. He’s a big fan of you guys and your podcast, and just D&D in general :))

Amelia Morgana

For everyone: Is there any character that you really want to play but haven't had a chance to?

It seems that everybody is getting into long term "relationships" (Hardwon and Gemma, Beverly and Erlen, Moonshine and Big Bad Balnor) I have to ask, when is PawPaw going to get himself some fine possum pussy?

Daniel Goldsmith

Can we please officially give Balnor the title of “The Last Green Knight”?

M Scott Anderson

What Karaoke song would your character sing at karaoke night at the beginning of the show? And what would it be at this point in the story?

How far ahead of time are Bev’s songs and things like the Green Teens Creed prepared, and are they all by Caldwell?

Shane Nolan

Caldwell: with everything going on with Bev the 4th, is that going to effect Bev the 5ths faith at all? I know you proclaimed yourself a gray/rainbow knight, but what will that mean in his Paladin side? Will you change oaths? Any new skills you'll take?

Daddy Murph: how much of the overall plot was worked out from the beginning and how early did you have to toss it all out the window like a swole kobold?

Hey Murph, when you design your towns and locations, are there ever places the party doesn’t get to visit that you wish they had? Do you design any locations on the spot if the party gets into shenanigans you didn’t plan for? How much detail do you go into when you’re designing? Do you document it all and look back later, keep it mostly in your head, or some combination of both?

Another question is what was Jake's, Emily's, and Caldwell' s least favorite part to role play in the campaign so far and what was their favorite to role play so far?

Where_there's_a_Gwil_there's_a_way

Any idea of when you guys will pen an impossible choose-your-adventure book starring the Band of Boobs?

Emilio McPherson

Murph: I've been going back and listening to older episodes and I was listening to them sneak around Gemma's wedding and there's a part where a very drunk dwarf starts screaming about how the pale prince is her boyfriend, and Emily says "ooohh the pale prince has a Gemma!" I don't remember her ever coming up again though, was she supposed to be more important, and what other things have the Band of Boobs missed or unintentionally avoided?

Will you guys ever do a live stream with a board and minis for a big battle?

Do you think you’ll ever do a live show in Virginia Beach?

Caldwell: How come you didnt mention erlin once when the conversation with tarin happened? Beverlin foreverlin better still be alive or my heart will be broken

Kyle McQueen

When this is all over, are we getting a sitcom style Dropout exclusive with Hardone, Moonshine and Beverly? Obviously with guest appearances by all the dads.

What are everyone’s level ups and stats?

frazninja

Would any of you even want to carry on the campaign if a pc died for good?

Phillipe Bosher

As DMs: How do you approach starting a new arc or story? Do you have ideas for game mechanics you want to implement, and then design the story beats around that, or do you start with the story and find mechanics to fit?

Kidtruck91

Looking back, what are some ways that your characters have largely changed from the vision you had for them at the beginning? And for Murph, as a DM, what are some ways to create such seemingly rounded NPCs. Also balancing DMPC's.

Also, what are your favourite dnd podcasts if you have any?

John Galantis

How would any of the players deal with an actual death (one that would actually require making a new character?) Would they start from level one or would you find a way to seamlessly integrate them into the story to match the other players?

Carla Jane

Daddy Murph/Caldwell: what do you use to organize your DM notes? Also, what do you use to create your maps?

Would you ever do a prequel? The campaign before the campaign after the campaign?

What level is everyone now?? I feel like it's been so long since we got an update/level-up

Did you guys homebrew Moonshine's spores ability? In the Guildmasters Guide to Ravnica, the spores ability isn't flat damage, it's a dice roll and the opponent has to make a con save.

Devlin McGuire

Has Emily gotten so used to saying "oh Melora" that she says it in real life?

Wassup boobs do you guys listen to podcasts yourself if so which ones are you favorites?

When Murph reveals something like Hardwons real name, is that Murph coming up with that on his own or do the players have input on what these background details will be?

With Beverly and Moonshine multiclassing and Beverly's recent oath change, has Hardwon considered any class changes? Also, considering recent upsetting brushes with death, y'all got any backup characters (please don't ever need to use them)?

Hey dudes, will you ever livestream an episode or just film and release one? Also, I've become a patron recently to listen to the short rests but the original episodes are so far back I would have to listen to them again in order to know where I am in the story when listening to the short rest, could you maybe put a small recap in the description of the short rest sode? good vibes your way

Erin Paxson

How do you all prepare before recording to be in the head space of your characters, and when you started out how did you find their voices? Has the way you all prepare to play changed at all over the past year?

Clark

How have your understandings of your characters changed since y’all first put them down on paper?

As a DM have you fudged any rolls? Also, Amy more guests planned for future eps?

Christian Wade Miller

How soon after the band of boobs totally dunked on Murph by killing gilad and refusing fellatio did Murph start planning his revenge by bringing him back? Thank you guys so much! This podcast convinced me to join a campaign and begin planning my own as a DM.

To Murph, as a beginner DM how far should I plan ahead my campaign? I find that when I plan ahead my party wants to do the exact opposite of what I've planned and I have to make something up on the fly. I don't wanna railroad the party, but at the same time I have no confidence in myself as a DM to make a whole new story/lead each session

Taylor

What are the chances we get a guest appearance by DM granddaddy Brennan?

Joe Wakefield

Murphy: where do you get inspiration for arcs?

Would you guys ever consider a campaign where there is more animosity between the players? Like the players have to build trust between each other and until then is always an air of suspicion.

Dustin Blechschmidt

With Rosaline being pumped full of charges, has Moonshine thought to try to create scrying swords to keep tabs on people? Who would she be most interested in scrying on?

BlurryVizion

Also... It says this was posted like 15min ago and there's already almost 150 questions! Damn yawl! 🖖

Murph: first thank you for inspiring me to become a DM and running my first ever group what advice would you have for new DMs about creating and running campaigns

Jordan Sisneros

Murph, aside from Balnor and the other Npcs if you were able to play a fresh player character to join the band of boobs what would you roll and why? Also just a shoutout to you, recently started DM’ing my first campaign and convinced my wife to play a Crike Druid as well! We’re having a blast and I consider you my pseudo-Daddy DM

For how long do you guys generally play in one session, in terms of both time and # episodes?

Do you have any more plans for guest stars coming up?

Question for Murph: are there any major plot points that you decided not to include or that you changed which would’ve completely altered the course of the campaign? And a question for the players: How much freedom do you guys feel that have in the campaign to decide how the story unfolds, and what do you think are some of the most important decisions you made during the campaign?

8BitBruché

For Emily: Have you thought about or have any plans/ideas for using PawPaw in combat?

This show can get pretty gritty. Do you chaps ever miss the days of fighting bullywugs? (By the way, I am in no way a D&D nerd but this show is one of the highlights of my week. Cheers!)

BlurryVizion

If each of you could go back to any point in this campaign and change 1 thing, would you? What would it be? And how do you think it would have changed the stories narrative?

Steven H

for the DMs: what have you learned from having the other person running a session? what would you like to get better at that the other is doing well?

How much does Murph run past you guys in terms of big shake ups to the plot/a character

Matt Thomas

Will Hardwon blow a load down Galad's twice-severed head?

For the PCs: the premise of the show is that this is the Campaign after the Campaign. At this point in time how do you foresee resolving the conflict between Ilsed and Thiala? What does that world look like and what kinds of issues do you think the next band of heroes will need to clean up when your campaign is done?

Bob Buel

Is there anything about the characters or the story that has been taken or changed because of the community? As in, is there a story element that you saw someone mention online and say "yeah that'd be interesting, let's do that."

Murphy Hitchcock

For Murph: would there ever be a permanent 4th player? If so what arc would you want them to join?

Murph, what are the absolute dumbest/best shenanigans (naddpod not included) to have occurred in our of your games (DM and/or playing)? Also, can you please come and do a live show in the UK?

Rich Hilborn

How long is the characters’ to do list?

troutbumhole

To the NY Pigeon Dm BryBry, how does it feel getting cucked on the cast by the FALCON? I love you guys and the podcast, thanks for providing the perfect segue into D&D for those of us who havent played before. Joined my first campaign recently and its definitely something I'll be engaging in for years to come.

Kevin Rich

Are there an decisions your characters have made that make you feel as though you have backed yourself into a narrative corner that you would want to maybe retcon in a perfect world?

How would the tale of Marabelle's past have been revealed and altered if Ol' Cobb died on the airship in Galaderon?

Brian Jones

How far in advance are major plot points planned murph?

Captain Peggy Carter

Will we ever get a musical episode?

DungeonMama

I seem to remember a long time ago Emily shrugging off the idea of a potential romance between Hardwon and Moonshine. In episode 57, it seemed like their attraction for each other came on rather suddenly, and was inspired by some not-so-subtle prodding from Bev&Bev. Additionally, in the last episode, Hardwon referred to Gemma as his "ex"-girlfriend for the first time since she died. Have Hardwon and Moonshine been harboring feelings for each other for a long time and are just now realizing it? Or are they feeling lonely and reaching out to each other for comfort? Also, has this attraction been discussed off mic or was it a complete impulse? What made the Beverlys ship them so suddenly? (Sorry for length - feel free to paraphrase if you answer this one!)

Avery Kaustinen

What will the hardshine kiss mean in the development of their characters?

TJ Michael

Is paw paw more scramble or more man?

Puck

Going forward in the shadowfell, do you have any worries about tone? It seems like a pretty bleak setting and the stakes are pretty high. Do you have any ideas how you are going to insert humor, or are you all looking to have a more grim arc?

For Jake and Caldwell: In recent episodes we’ve seen Hardwon begin to confront his crippling insecurities, and Bev become less idealistic as his world shifted around him and his worldview with it. I have two questions: 1) did you expect to see these changes when you started? And 2) How would you like to see these developments progress going forward? For Emily: now that Crick-Rot has been resolved, what do you foresee as being Moonshine’s next big mission/personal goal, on top of the main mission?

Jake Chappelle

Hey Murph! As a DM you’ve been an inspiration. How far in advance do you come to the decisions like Bev Sr. making the deal, Galad ruling Shadowfell? How long does it take you to come up with mechanics for the snowboarding game or the flying machine? Curious about your overall process... can’t wait to see you all in Chicago!!

Annalea

The kiss between Moonshine and Hardwon! How has there not been a more in depth conversation about this kiss? 😵 Cause I was shaken to the core, but I'm all for it! 👍

BrassW

How have your characters grown in relation to where you thought they'd be when you were just beginning the campaign?

Making a hobby into a job is usually a good way to ruin it. Has that happened for you guys with D&D or has it made your passion about it stronger?

Murph/Emily & I guess Caldwell (I think Jake didn't play before) what's your earliest experience/memory of DnD or Tabletop RPGs?

I know this is asked almost ever QnA but it's been enough time I feel, what would you guys like to play if your characters died? since your previous answers went into Trinyvale I'd like to know if anything changed

Kestrel

Did Bev IV know about Beverly and Erlin? How long has Shadowfell been the plan for the next arc? Is there any chance of Emily DMing a one-shot or something?

Murph, how far ahead have you planned the campaign? Do you know the ending? What can we expect for the future of the boobs and the podcast?

Goni Matzliach

Are there talks of having a new guest soon? Holy shit 100 comments in 10 minutes

Travis Butcher

The band of boobs have been traveling for only timewise a few months and are lvl 9 or 10 or so, did the campaign before their campaign go by "quick" like within a short time everything happened and went bad during the next year? I'm a timeline guy so I think that's all I'm really asking is the timeline of legendary heroes to current

Jan Hesters

To the Direct Messenger: (Having kissed Jake pationatly in J&A -) How do you feel about Hardwon kiss Moonshine? Is that cheating? Especially since Moonshine rejects Balnor (aka. you)?

Josnak

When you started the podcast a year ago, did you expect it to blow up the way it did?

Kevin Alman

Question for Murph, did Bev really lose the coin spell component when he dropped it through the teleported? Or are you going to let that slide? Also question for Emily, did you ever find your stolen bike?

Alex Park

To Brian: As a DM, I struggle with balancing the need for stakes and following the rules with telling a good story and making sure players feel the game is fair. Case in point, I have fudged a roll when an Intellect Devourer would’ve essentially instakilled a player character at the end of our first session. Have you ever felt the pull to fudge any roll? And what’s your position on bending rules on occasion?

ThrillsChills&Pills

I am about to start a new DND campaign and it's my first time playing. How do all of you get into your characters specific traits and mindset?

Will you ever come to Toronto for a live show? I would weep tears of joy for the first time in my life.

Q: I've noticed that you have taken a bit of inspiration from the mistborn series in this chapter as far as a names and prison scenes go. Have you thought of incorporating other literary inspirations into your campaign or possibly adapting magic systems?

ChicaQueenVixenStyle

Emily made a joke recently about something being a problem "for the next campaign". In that hypothetical campaign after the campaign after the campaign, what do you all think would be the most narratively interesting/funniest downfalls and corruptions for the by-then Legendary Boobs to experience? That is, what is the equivalent of Theala going power-mad and seeking godhood or Ulfgar becoming her crazed puppet, but for Hardwon, Moonshine, Bev and Balnor? Hopefully that makes sense. Love the show!

MJMM

For Murph and Caldwell, since you guys don't play with maps or pieces, do you guys still draw out maps for the dungeons just for your reference?

Murphy besides the two Kobold Press monster books, do you use any others? Also is there a certain monster in there you would like to use in the future that you haven't found a reason to whip out yet? I'm real partial to the Mylin and Tavern Drake.

Will Murph do another "deck of many things" encounter?

Dean Garcia

Murph what are the processes you go threw when designing a BBEG? so far all the villians in the campaign have really emotionally sucker punched the party and I would love the insight to do that to my players

Anime Intellect

If you could start the campaign over again knowing what challenges lay ahead would you make a diffrent character class? How would it effect your decisions?

Lucas Machi

What if Hardwon is the BBEG?

mac thompson

Is there a chance at more live shows this year? Would love to see you all in the Bay Area! Also just shoutout to you guys for getting me and my girlfriend into D&D we’ve been playing for months now

Mark

Any predictions from the Band of Boobs going into Shadowfell? And what's a bigger priority for the players, trying to redeem Bev IV or meeting back up with Ulfgar and preparing for war?

Michael W

What are you looking forward to most for the upcoming arc?

Jordan Suleiman

Q for the DM: With relatively late game twists like Galaad(is that the right spelling?) being Thealla's (again, can't really spell fancy names) agent in Shadowfell or Alanis giving the Boobs Balnor, I was wondering how much was planned in advanced? I find it very interesting that Galaad now is very similar to the "Crickmas Grinch" Galaad from the holiday special and that just had me wondering what was planned and what was a happy accident

Lucas Machi

When we going to get a NADDPOD tv show?

Daisy Jago

How do you think the story would have changed if somebody else had pulled the Knight card that produced Balnor? Like they'd be either a human if Hardwon pulled it or an elf if Moonshine pulled it and they'd have to have a different origin story and everything and I'm wondering if any of you have thought about how that could have been

If you had to switch characters with one of the other BoB, which would you most like to play? (for Murph: which would you want to play if you weren’t DMing)

Jan Hesters

To Jake: Both characters that you are known for (Jake from J&A and Hardwon) are bad with girls. Yet, judging from what you said in IIWY you seem to be good with ladies IRL. Why do you express yourself as being a chode so often?

Why doesn't Moonshine leave spore gardens or Bev collect teeth anymore?

Violet Flohr

What was the thought process behind the decision for Gemma to choose not to reincarnate but instead remain dead? I know there'd been a lot of talk about resurrection mechanics/reincarnation specifically in the Short Rests leading up to that particular episode, so I'm curious if there was something specific that led to that story beat, or if the plan was always that she'd remain dead. Thanks!

Christopher Barth

What has been the Band of boobs and DMs favorite story arc?

Christian Heigh

Are there any plans for new guest players in the future, or anyone you'd would like to be a guest on the podcast?

Eduardo Rodriguez

Will there more guests from CollegeHumor and/or Drawfee?

Justin Torrisi

Question for Murph: Shout out to Rowan University! My party here all loves the podcast and we are always wondering what type of character you played or what kind of campaign you all were in?

What's the long term plan/goals for the champaign?

Lucas Machi

Daddy Murph: has there been any scenes that you have had to 100% wing with no idea how you were going to proceed? If so what were they?

Charles Leon

What race/class would you guys be less likely to want to play and why?

Murph puts in copious amount of time to make such a great story, Caldwell does amazing artwork and Emily makes beautiful music for the show...so my question is, what does Jake do? Just razzing you Jake, you’re alright.

HexMix

For Murph, I'm a DM and was wondering, I terms of writing and planning, how do you fit so much story into an hour and a half?

Joseph P

Murph as the DM would you feel bad if you killed a main party character for good? Also is there a situation where PawPaw could die?

In episode 2F09, when Hardwon plays his wood block, he strikes the same block in succession, yet he produces two clearly different tones. I mean, what are we to believe, that this is a magic wood block, or something? Ha ha, boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder

David Donnel

Murph, if someone told you after the second episode that all of the characters would still be alive today, what would you say?

Alex Garcia

Doesn't the Lucky Feat. be able to change anyone's dice Caldwell death saves, his perception check with Gemma? Also with all the magical items you have do you remember to use them?

How come Moonshine is able to spell cast while raging? Doesn’t rage prevent casting spells/concentrating?

Merrill Singer

Would you ever consider doing a one off campaign in a non-D&D setting? (Shadowrun, Rifts, ect.)

Are sessions often played back to back or are there usually week-long breaks between recordings?

What's the biggest rule debacle that's happened behind the scenes?

Alex Bonilla

For Jake, since you this was the first campaign you ever played, how did the new experience of dnd impact your life? Have you considered, or started playing in other campaigns?

Is Jake playing purely on Skype now?

Lucas Machi

Does Bev’s dad have revivify stocked? Because it would have been real bad if Bev died instead of hardwon

Hey gang! Loved the signed poster for merch club! Was wondering if there was going to be a setting released for behumia at some point? Me and my group all listen and would love to run our own adventure in behumia at some point!

Gareth Bryceland

Does Pawpaw have a level? How does someone level up an animal companion? My druid has an awakened chameleon called Timothy Chalameon, and I'm always worried he's gonna die. Will moonshine ever awaken Pawpaw?

@Jake-which was the first emotional moment (for Hardwon or the other PC’s) that made you realize that D&D is maybe the best game ever? Battling is cool, but what about the story/RP moment that made you recognize its emotional power?

Jan Hesters

What about the short rests for Trinyvale?

Eric Dang

Players: what do you do while the D(addy)M(urphy) is narrating a solo scene for someone else’s character growth

Alex Park

Your characters get to send a single sentence message on a small slip of paper back to their past selves, sending it to just a few moments before meeting for the first time in Moonstone. What do you send, if anything?

MJMM

For the DM, what are some of the things you do to gain inspiration on story ideas?

Will Racaniello

If Hardwon had to choose: huge pile of sliders with special sauce made from the brown, or a big vile of arcane???

When do you guys record the short rests in relation to the actual episodes? I've been trying to figure out contextually when they take place! Sometimes you guys sound like you're returning after a week or so or even after recording multiple episodes. Have you guys ever recorded a short rest while knowing what happens next?

Jan Hesters

When is Amir going to join the podcast?

Victor T (Balnor's Boy)

What do you think are the theme songs for each member of the band of boobs including my dad Balnor?

Will Benitez

Any plans to have a NaddPod special episode with Brennan in the player seat?

Papa Murph, when setting a scene are you reading a prepared description on the off chance its required? Or ad libbing what you think needs to be said to set the mood?

Lucas Machi

How far ahead has the campaign been planned? Did you know the arc with the legendary heros and Balnor all the way back in Gladeron?

Jan Hesters

To Daddymurphy: What parts of the story did you have in mind when you initially thought of it that happened or will still happen (without spoilers)?

This one is for Murph- in an alternate universe where you’re no longer DM and are forced to play the rest of the campaign only as one of your NPCs, who do play as? Balnor? Ol’ Cobb? Paw Paw?

Matthew McDowell

When is Amir coming on the show?!

If you had to play as one of the NPC's the band has met for an episode who would you pick? And why?

laldila

If the BoB was a wrestling stable what would everyone's finishing move be?

Murph and Caldwell, what aspects of each others DMing have rubbed off on you that you might want to include in the campaigns that you are DMing?

Kate Leary

Setting up a campaign for some friends but its my first time DMing and most of them haven't played DnD before. Any tips for developing characters with/for new players?

Luna Rose

What is everyone's least favorite rule or aspect of 5e and how would you change it?

If Hardwon hadn't been brought back to life after fighting the hounds, what character would Jake play next?

Lucas Machi

Ever thought about doing a flashback episode where the players play some of the NPCs they have encountered?

Expedia the Forbbiden One

Do you guys think there will be any other characters making a come back in Shadowfell besides the Widow and Galad?

Aljalil williams

If someone gets killed and doesn’t make saving throws and can’t be bought back would they leave the show or make a new character and start fresh?

What does each player see as the best possible outcome for their character in this campaign?

Devin Tyler

Where does Murph get his inspiration for Bahumia?

Andy Jones

Daddy Murphy - how long do you take to prepare an arc? And do you do it all in one go? You record sessions back to back presumably so that doesn't allow for time to build out places and be more flexible?

Kyler Holt

Hey Moonshine, how do you make the music for the show? I know you can play the uke, but do you play other instruments to record the music, and if so what are some of the favorites you have? Love the show!

What do you all think is the message or moral of the story that you are creating with the podcast?

Joe Yancey

In a mixed bag Hearthside chat you mentioned rolling to stay sane or something like that in Shadowfell. Will that be a mechanic for the next arc?

Madds

What surprised you guys most about the Fae Wild? It wasn’t quite Faechella! Any predictions for Shadowfell?

Jan Hesters

How much time elapses between you recording the episodes and you posting them?

this is to the boobs, if your characters ever die in the future episodes do you have some sort of idea of what your next characters will be?

Thomas Friedlander

I'll repost my question: You guys have been mentioning Magic: the Gathering a bit in the short rests in addition to using Ravnica material in your campaign. My question is: what color(s) would you say reflect each member of the BoB (or in real life)?

What moment in the campaign had the biggest effect on you? Like which one (so far) shook you to your core?

Dylan Biers

With Matt Mercer's appearance on Dimension 20, is there any chance we could see him on the pod? If not, any word on future guests for the show? Love you guys, you make every Thursday amazing!

Fantastic question! I second this!

Thomas Gimpel

Murph and Caldwell! - When designing and playing NPC’s, are most of them improvised, or do you follow a loose script or points that you follow?

Anthony Mongan

Will we ever get Old Cobb back on the road with us. He’s missed dearly.

Matthew McDowell

Can the town Balnore came from at least be called austria

Jan Hesters

How much episodes do you record in one session?

If one of your characters actually died, is there some NPC that you would like to take over? Or do you have a vision for a whole new character?

Ditte Lange

Has a PC of yours ever dated another PC?

Also when are you getting Amir on the show?

Hrishi Venkatesh

Y’all been saving any goofs for shadowfell?

Lucas Machi

What would have happened if the party had talked to the pony tail dude at the dock in moonstone?

When recording the session that revealed Bevs dad making a deal, did Caldwells scream of "get out" startle anyone? And is there a point where you can't really speak after a session due to the high emotional toll it takes?

I'm planning on getting my 5 year old nephew and, once he is old enough, his baby brother into D&D but I'm worried about his attention span. Do you have any pointers on keeping his attention focused on the game?

Was having Galad become the ruler of Shadowfell the plan since he died, or was that a fairly new idea?

Marquisa Zrymiak

Does Emily plan on releasing more of the music sometime soon? It's all so good! :) Also, how many episodes do you record at a time/ how far in advance do you have to plan everything?

What is everyone’s roses and thorns of the campaign so far?

Dylan Curran

Moonshine, do you have any hopes for meeting your father?

Oliver

If you guys where to remake your characters as a different Class/Multiclass what would they be?

@jake do you notice any similarities between your character and the character Wolf on Hulu’s show Futureman?

Kate Leary

How do Moonshine and Hardwon actually feel about that kiss???

Leovince Olanda

Jake, how has your life changed since playing dnd?

Devin

I just really wanna know y'all's favorite hot dog condiments.

Drew Gaidosh

We’ve met a lot of hot people in Bahumia! Who are the most eligible bachelor/ettes!

Nate B

What would it take for Jake to DM a one-shot?

DMCDawg

Does Murph have any plans for what the podcast would look like after a total party kill? No details necessary, just wondering if you’ve thought about it.

Lucas Machi

When is Emily going to DM a campaign ;)

Ben Kremer

How did you guys convince Jake to play d&d?/was he completely responsive?

Jesse Hek

What kind of music do you guys listen to? Maybe name some artists or genres :) Really enjoying the podcast!

Noah Goodman

Looking back at where you started with your character to where you are now, is there any aspect of your character you regret establishing early on or wish was different as it's less fitting with the current adventure? Anything you wish you had set up earlier or had planned from the beginning?

Will big buck the majestic donkey be in shadowfell

Who is your favorite NPC?