Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything

The crew are back at it tryinng to figure out what makes them different from other channels. They are not famous, they aren't Publishers, to really call them a crew might be laughable. They are just players across the table from you. Once they figure that out they decide to take a look at some of the lesser played classes in #dungeonsanddragons and how #baldersgate3 helped them to become relevant. Was it because the classes were always good or is there a factor that only BG3 can pull off. What about having a party without a healer? Is there a way it can be done or is it just a lost cause. A writer put togethera few ways to do this and the crew look to figure out if it would work. Finally is the bell tolling for #wotc? The crew looks at the history of the game and try to decide will it ever recover. If you found this episode entertaining, enlightening or just down right ridiculous please like and subscribe to the the channel. As always Happy Adventures!

Do not go gentle into those good survey results. Rage. Rage! In this episode of Recipes for Everything, the Crew talks about the newest survey results for the Barbarian and Monk, as well as a topic found in a forum post. Will the new barbarian cause a shift in Bolgg's character sheet? Will the monk finally be able to fight fair? Does a problem with character playing fall on the player or the DM? And will Mr. Producer finally be released from his basement prison?! All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

There was a big hub-bub about Wizards dropping Penguin Publishing House this week and the guys break down how, for once, this is not a bad move on Wizards. This may even benifit the player depending on how distrobution rolls out. Will the Bastion, player housing, system be an excelent way to spend your downtime or will you forget about it 30 secs in because it offers nothing? What are the upsides to it and how can the warehouse feature of the Bastion be broken with one magical item? All this and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captains Recipe's for Everything!

The playtests continue and now the Crew take a stab at the 2000's with dated jokes! With the Monk and Warlock it's business as usual, as the Crew discusses the changes coming to the classes and how to perhaps fix some of the issues. But when they get to the Fighter, well...let's just say things get a little out of control! What does the Captain think about the changes to the Warlock? Does the Crew have a way to make the 6th edition Monk useful again? And is the title of this episode real and can it be done!? All that and more in this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

No union on this ship, it's time to clock in and get to work, Crew! In our first livestream episode, we get into jobs in D&D 5e and how they relate to the characters players play. Does the background maketh man/elf/tiefling? Is the standard "adventurer" the only job most campaigns have to worry about? Just how did Chef Bolgg become the chef he is today? And is the Pirate Captain actually the bastard son of a noble family, or his he really just a drunken pirate, born-and-bred?! All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

By Bhaal's brainwashing bloodlust, it's back to Baldur's Gate! After two weeks with Larian's popular new rpg based around 5e, the Crew reconvene to discuss the game's many strengths and a few of its weaknesses. Players and DMs alike have much to glean from the game's story, mechanics, and even its pitfalls. How do spell combinations make for more tactical players? How does the game inspire DMs to new and greater heights. Why has Bolgg removed every single character's underwear and sold them to children?! All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

Holy controversy, Bolgg-man! The release of Larian Studios' follow-up to Baldur's Gate 1 & 2 has had glowing praise, but also some interesting detractors. How does the Crew feel about it? Does it pay homage to classics or is it just a critical fail? And what about people that ask for certain roles to be filled in their games? Should two natural 20s with advantage give an extra boon to the player? And has Loc actually worn pants this time?! All that and more on this Episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

Test...Test Test, is this thing on? How in blazes does he do this. What do you mean we started! The redlight huh.....yarghh guess I should of known.....Tell them about the episode! Fine! But this isn't normally my thing. In this episode of Chef Bolgg and the most Handsome Pirate Captain Ever the crew trys to go 5 minutes without talking about DnD 5E and we all know how that ends. Wizards has reverted changes to the Bard class to bring it back to its omni powerful self! Hear how we would change the Bard to make it a true support class! Monks will forver be a class no one wants to play, but if they made these changes we suggest it could be great! Finally, what is the best Monster Manual to suppliment the OG Monster Manual. All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Way Better than Loc the Bard Pirate Captin's Recipes for Everything!

The playtest reviews continue, but now the Crew has a bit of a conspiracy to uncover! Does Wizards hate the common player? Are they just getting our feedback for amusement, rather than actual content? Why have they seemingly made the monk worse? Will the Pirate Captain finally tape Loc's mouth shut? All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

D&D 2024? More like D&D 2020 BORE! (I'm so sorry) With the new revelations coming from our overlords at Wizards, One D&D is now supposedly "D&D 2024," much to the Crew's chagrin. They hash out their feelings on this name change, what it could mean for the future of book and module releases, and how messy naming could create confusion at the table. They also discuss character building remorse and...wait, BOLGG was a dick in this one!? All that and more in this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

The Player's Handbook playtest reviews continue! The crew talk about the exciting, the underwhelming, and the downright confusing (for Loc and PC. Bolgg is always confused) changes coming to some of our favorite classes! Does Bolgg like the new barbarian, or does he think his recipe book can cook up a better revision? Is the new warlock Pirate Captain approved, or is he going to just drink his disappointment away? Something something something Loc something sorcerer!? All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

We're back! The crew is here and ready to do the thing once again! This episode, we talk about the D&D movie and how it was and what it could have been, we get into creating encounters and how DMs face a challenge in doing so (special shout out to Gabriel for the question!), and take a look at the Warlock playtest as 6th edition draws ever nearer. Is it as bad as a pact with the devil, or will it be an eldritch blast to play? All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

Can the Crew prove they're mint condition, flip the page, and live up to the grade when Shattermare Comics are in the building!?  On today's episode, we sit down with Brian and Kyle of Shattermare Comics to discuss their flagship series, Hardly Heroes, which is entirely based around a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, as well as a touching legacy of a lost friend.  We dive into the creative process, the characters, and how the comic industry and the game we love can combine in interesting ways.  We also preview a new comic from them, get into the OGL controversy, and how third party creators large and small can come together.  But has Loc even read the comics?  Does Bolgg have any idea what's going on?  And can the Pirate Captain get an episode without magical darkvision being thrown in his face!?  All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything! Shattermare Comics | creating Comics/Manga | Patreon Shattermare Comics Shattermare Comics (@shattermarecomics) • Instagram photos and videos

We all want something, the Pirate Captain wants the end of Loc the Bard, but will it happen in the new year? If Loc doesn't check his brake cables, it might. We look at features that we would love to see come to DnD, whether it's 5e or the new 6th Edition. Should there be a taunt system, and what can we do to make using weapons better than magic? How about what we would do less with? Maybe bards or that blasted CR system? Hear our thoughts on what DnD needs in the next year here.

Thoughts and prayers be with the Crew on this episode as they delve into the tricky topic of religion in D&D.  From clerics to paladins, from warlocks to druids, classes that draw power from divine(?) sources are covered.  Do druids have the same religious weight as paladins?  Is breaking a paladin's oath have the same level of consequences as a cleric turning from their god?  Bolgg, did Yahweh in, or does the Pirate Captain have the listeners in the Psalm of his hand?  And is Loc a secret cleric of the god of eroticism!?  All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

Cometh at me, bretheren! Thine mother wears my old loincloth! How's that for a taunt? What class is the best for tanking in Dungeons and Dragons?  Is it the meatshield Barbarian, like Bolgg?  The sword and board Fighter?  The magic-fueled Paladin?  The dodge-heavy Monk?  Or will the other classes find a way to unseat these titans of tanking?  All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything.

Exploration.  Combat.  Roleplaying.  Does your favorite class balance these well?  How about your least favorite?  In today's episode, we tackle all 13 classes and give them the Cesear treatment: thumbs up or thumbs down.  Are Artificers worth the extra book?  Can Fighters work outside of combat?  How are Clerics at roleplaying? (rolepraying...?)  And are the Pirate Captain's opinions on damn Bards really the worst class in D&D 5e?  All that and more in this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

You can homebrew wine in your bathtub, but what about coming up with a new magic item? In this episode, we talk about the new-ish One D&D ("6th edition!" - PC) Expert classes and get into a debate on what constitutes as homebrew content. Is it from Wizards of the Coast? What about friend-of-the-show, James of Tacitus Publishing? What about one of Bolgg's precious recipes? All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything!

Who's ready to go Gawd_Mode?  In today's episode, we have professional DM Jason Surrency in the studio to give us a little insight into the world of being a professional DM and streaming on Twitch.  How much prep work does a typical session take?  How much does it cost to hire a professional DM?  What projects does Gawd_Mode have going on now, and further down the pipeline?  How can one join in on the fun?  And just how many pairs of loincloths can Bolgg buy with a single gold coin?  All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything! Links: Startplaying.games Startplaying Bio Link Tree Have you found us on social media? Follow these links to find us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube!

Is it better to be fighting Dragons in Dungeons?  Or finding the Path?  In this episode, we pit the Pirate Captain and special guest Eric against Chef Bolgg and Loc to see which system is the superior roleplaying game!  Which system is more favorable for newcomers?  Which one has more options and depth?  Which one lets you build the best chicken pot pie!?  All that and more on this episode of Chef Bolgg and the Pirate Captain's Recipes for Everything! Have you found us on social media? Follow these links to find us on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube!