THACO's Hammer

It's another mixed bag for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Fulongamer and Brian as they dish out another helping of 2e goodness! After answering a couple of emails, the fellas turn to the matters at hand. First, they break down the War Wizard kit, then go in depth on the combat rules for 2e, and wrap things up by naming their favorite D&D authors.Email from DM Ghostzapper (update on players abusing oil and greek fire, seeking advice on players fixating on a minor point in the game to the DM's dismay)Email from DM Joe (complimentary email)You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459People Skills - War Wizard kit (Complete Elves Handbook)Rule Zero - Rulebook Overview: DM's Guide Chapter 9: Combat (part one)Playing Favorites - Top Five D&D AuthorsIncidental music for the show is provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Introductory and ending music is provided by The Diablo Swing Orchestra (jamendo.com)

It's time to bust out our sport jackets and long microphones, because it's trivia time! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they test their 2nd Edition D&D knowledge!You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459DM Tim's material linkhttps://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31502/ghost-ape-games

We are making our pilgrimage for this episode! Join DMs, Fulongamer, Brian, and Glen as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After answering emails, the guys turn to matters at hand. First, they break down an interesting ranger kit, then they bring forth another installment from their God Talk series, this time focusing on the deities that round out the elvish pantheon. Then they bring the episode in for a landing with a synopsis and discussion of one of the most popular D&D novels of the late 80s.Email - [email protected] - 734-623-0832, state that you're calling for Thaco's HammerSpotify - Thacos HammerDiscord - email for a link to the serverFacebook - Thaco's Hammer Podcast, 2nd Edition AD&D PodcastInstagram - @THACOs_HammerTumblr - @thacoshammerThreads - @thacoshammerRSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rssPast Episode Archive - https://archive.org/details/episode_archiveActual Play Podcasts - https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0T-ShirtsDesign by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459Email from DM Ghostzapper (players abusing oil and greek fire/consequences for carelessly using fire in game)People Skills - Explorer (Ranger kit)Rule Zero - God Talk© : The "New" Elven Deities (Alathrien, Araleth, Melira, Mythrien, Naralis, Rellavar, Saurla, Tethrin)Tomes of Legend - Azure Bonds (edited)Friday, December 5, 2025 11:54 PM

We have prayed to the gods of battle and we are fully prepared for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, and Fulongamer as they welcome back DM Erik Tenkar, and the OG co-host of this august podcast, DM BadMike! After catching up with what's been going on and answering a round of emails, the quintet digs into the plate of 2e goodness set before them.First, they discuss the FR deity Tempus, and then they talk about one of the D&D staple monsters, orcs. Then, finally, they circle back around to Tempus as they Brainstorm a temple complex.Email from DM Ghostzapper (request for Fulon's XP tracker sheet)Email from DM Mike (seeking advice for handling larger groups)Email from DM OldHeadAlan (character backgrounds)You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are the flagship of our own podcasting network GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! https://discord.gg/PYVktburAlso, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459Rule Zero - God Talk: TempusSnipe Hunt - Orcs: What they have been, where they are nowDM Brainstorm - Temple of Tempus

We’re calling a conclave for this episode! Join DMs Glen, Brian, Fulongamer and our very special guest, Erik Tenkar as they bring you another helping of 2nd Edition goodness! After a spirited round of emails, they turn to matters at hand. First they explore the world of the barbarian shaman, then they examine the workings of the firbolg, then take that a step further by brainstorming a firbolg village.   Email from Mike B. – 2nd Edition staying power, sound quality   Email from DM RoboRob – DM/player argument destroying a friendship   Email from DM OldHeadAlan – Intro, compliments, requests for FR Rashamen, Aglarond and Thay reviews   You can find us on Facebook (Thaco’s Hammer Podcast, 2e AD&D Podcast), Instagram (THACOs_Hammer), Tumblr, and Threads (@thacoshammer). We are now part of our own podcasting network, GamerNation Productions, and our episodes will be on Spotify and Youtube under the name Thacos Hammer. We will be uploading our old episodes a little bit at a time, so please be patient. We have an RSS feed for the new location, and that address is: https://anchor.fm/s/f67dd77c/podcast/rss. We still have our old episodes on archive.org, and the address is: https://archive.org/details/episode_archive. It has been reorganized, so you can find episodes much easier now. If you are looking for our Actual Play (AP) podcasts, you can go to https://archive.org/details/HammersOfTheDuchySession0. You can also email the show at [email protected], and you can leave a voicemail for the show at 734-623-0832. Please indicate in the voicemail if you’re calling for Thaco’s Hammer, because the number is shared with another podcast.   It’s here! It’s live! Join our Discord server and interact with the staff as well as your fellow gamers!! https://discord.gg/PYVktbur   Also, we now have T-shirts thanks to Zazzle.com, and they are designed by DM Glen and DM Cory!! Get yours today! Here are the links:   Design by DM Glen: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_t_shirt-235437242428047038   Design by DM Cory: https://www.zazzle.com/thacos_hammer_shirt_1-235721719516592459   People Skills – Shaman (Complete Barbarian’s Handbook) Snipe Hunt – Giant, Firbolg DM Brainstorm – The Firbolg Village