Show notesJust a quick message (and an episode to feed the algorithm) to say no new episode this week as both our cohosts were at Dragonmeet and, typically, didn't get chance to record. Stay tuned for another episode later this week!You can suggest titles for The GM's Book Club via our email (TheDMsBookClub@gmail.com) or via our discord!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest cohost Nandi go through 'Be Like A Cat' designed by Tim Roberts of Critical Kit: a solo or two-player role-playing game that invites you to take on the role of a feisty feline exploring one of many worlds and attempting to take control of territory. Check out Nandi on the 'Right Quick' podcast and 'The Young: A Walking Dead TTRPG Actual Play' Show!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Bladerunner', a science fiction tabletop role-playing game based on the Blade Runner film franchise, published by Free League Publishing in 2023Bladerunner propels you into the streets of Los Angeles as Blade Runners with unique specialties, personalities – and memories.The game pushes the boundaries of investigative gameplay in tabletop RPGs, giving you a range of tools to solve an array of cases far beyond retiring Replicants.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton are a little late to the party with their talk about one of the latest Unearthed Arcana supplements 'Apocalyptic Subclasses' which has themes of survival and corruption with four apocalyptic subclasses!From the 'Apocalyptic Subclasses' bio:'Get ready for the end of a world with the latest innovations from the D&D Game Design Team! This document presents four new subclasses for the Druid (Circle of Preservation), Fighter (Gladiator), Sorcerer (Defiled Sorcery), and Warlock (Sorcerer-King Patron).' Supplement discussed 'Unearthed Arcana 2025: Apocalyptic Subclasses' published by Wizards of the Coast, August 2025.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and Hamilton head back to 2E AD&D to discuss 'Uncaged: Faces of Sigil' is a supplement for the Planescape setting which features a collection of non-player characters!From the 'Uncaged: Faces of Sigil' bio:'Who's Who... and Who's WhatEveryone slides through Sigil sooner or later. But plenty of cutters call the Cage home, and it's their shops, trades, and peels that keep the jink flowing - and the bone-boxes flapping. A body's got to know who sells bogus goods, and who'll scrag him (or worse) just for the fun of it. 'Course, the trick is telling friend from foe. In Sigil, a fiery fiend ain't always a serpent, and a shining celestial ain't always a lamb.This 128-page book provides Dungeon Masters with details on over 40 intriguing characters and groups found in Sigil, ready for immediate use in any Planescape campaign. Each entry features history, motivation, and secrets, along with complete game statistics and brand-new, full-color art. What's more, the stories are woven together throughout, creating a rich tapestry of relationships that brings Sigil alive.'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Welcome, Video Nasties, to 'Last Line. Rewind' is a new horror anthology podcast from the creators of 'Realms of Peril & Glory' and 'What Am I Rolling?' – Join me for my first terrifying tape, very very soon...The Narrator is voiced by Rhys Lawton.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'Shadowdark', a critically-acclaimed, award winning tabletop fantasy RPG that raised $1.3 million on Kickstarter in March 2023.In Shadowdark RPG, you and your group of crawlers use magic, steel, and wits to delve into mysterious ruins, lost cities, and monster-infested depths.Wondrous treasures and long-forgotten secrets await you! But don't let your last torch burn out, or you could be swallowed by the Shadowdark...Check out 'The Western Marches' campaign here!Lift your blade, light your torch, and plunge into the unknown depths of the Shadowdark!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week Fiona is joined by guest cohost Khalil Thirlaway to talk about 'Adventures in ADHD' by Awfully Queer Heroes: A 5e module to learn about ADHD in a fun easy way while adventuring through the Feywild. From 'Adventures in ADHD' Bio:'May I have your attention, please?Such and innocent question, until the fey who asks it quite literally walks away with your attention. Now you must journey into the magical, whimsical Fey realm of Lotstoodoo, to get it back! Adventure in ADHD educates players about ADHD in a diverse, inclusive environment while following a fantastic adventure though the Fey Domains of Delight.'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesIn this bonus episode, Hamilton and Fiona look through the review copy of Cubicle 7's 'Warhammer The Old World Game Masters' Guide' over on Theatre Macabre: Home of Dark & Twisted Tales!Original VOD released in September 2025 on Theatre Macabre's YouTube Channel.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notes,This week, Fiona interviews Keith Ammann, ENnie-winning author of 'The Monsters Know What They're Doing' blog, about his latest book, 'Making Enemies': An indispensable and easy-to-follow new handbook for creating original enemies in tabletop role-playing games.From the 'Making Enemies' press release: 'In Making Enemies, Keith Ammann explores everything that goes into creating monsters from the ground up: size, number, and level of challenge; monster habitats; monster motivations; monsters as metaphors; monsters and magic; the monstrous anatomy possessed by real-world organisms; and how to customize monsters for your own tabletop roleplaying game adventuring party to confront. No longer limited to one game system, Making Enemies shows you how to build out your creations not just for D&D 5E but also for Pathfinder 2E, Shadowdark, the Cypher System, and Call of Cthulhu 7E. Including interviews with some of the most brilliant names in RPG and creature design, Making Enemies gives you the tools to surprise and delight your players—and terrify their characters—again and again.'You can find out more about Keith's upcoming book, 'Making Enemies' and other work on his website. Check out Keith's blog: 'The Monsters Know What They're Doing'.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Hamilton runs Fiona through 'Avatar of the Blood God': the solo adventure from his Mork Borg Mega Zine: Omen of the Blood God.'Ascend to your rightful place in the pantheon of your god! Gain the artefacts you require before the 7th misery arrives!'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesApologies for the technical difficulties on Fiona's audio during the last third of the episode. This week, Hamilton runs Fiona through 'Avatar of the Blood God': the solo adventure from his Mork Borg Mega Zine: Omen of the Blood God.'Ascend to your rightful place in the pantheon of your god! Gain the artefacts you require before the 7th misery arrives!'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Hamilton runs Fiona through 'Avatar of the Blood God': the solo adventure from his Mork Borg Mega Zine: Omen of the Blood God.'Ascend to your rightful place in the pantheon of your god! Gain the artefacts you require before the 7th misery arrives!'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week Fiona and guest co host Tay from The Backwater Bastards explore the ins and outs of Dialect: A Game About Language and How It Dies. From the 'Dialect' game bio:'Dialect is a game about an isolated community, their language, and what it means for that language to be lost. In this game, you’ll tell the story of the Isolation by building their language. New words will come from the fundamental aspects of the community: who they are, what they believe in, and how they respond to a changing world.Players take away both the story they’ve told and the dialect they’ve built together.'Book discussed: 'Dialect: A Game About Language and How It Dies' by Kathyrn Hymes and Hakan Seyalıoğlu published by Thorny Games, 2017.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest co host Matt discuss 'Daggerheart', a fantasy tabletop roleplaying game of brave heroics and vibrant worlds. Powered by an innovative card and Duality Dice design, Daggerheart blends tactical depth with narrative freedom, empowering each group to make the game their own, according to its publishers, Darrington Press.You might also be able to tell we were part way through recording this when the latest news from Critical Role came out.According to the Daggerheart website:'Daggerheart is a system where GMs and players share in narrative worldbuilding, and every choice matters as the adventure hangs in the balance between hope and fear! With streamlined rules, 279 beautifully illustrated cards, easy onboarding for fast pick up and play, story-first mechanics, and more, Daggerheart is calling!This is how we play—with bold choices, unforgettable characters, and stories that last long after the dice and cards are put away. Now, it’s your turn.'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and guest co host Alan sit down for another live and in person episode from DMBC HQ to discuss 'Feast of Legends' is a tabletop roleplaying game and tie in promotion from Wendy's, an American fast food corporation!From the 'Feast of Legends' blurb:'Rise To Glory & Fight for Fresh! The Nation of Freshtovia Needs You!Queen Wendy has maintained peace for generations. But now her archnemesis, the Ice Jester, plots to destroy her kingdom and throw the entire realm into a frozen age. The Queen seeks a band of adventurers with the courage to take on the Ice Jester and his hoard of frozen minions. GATHER YOUR PARTYEnter the realm of Beef’s Keep, a place filled with treasure, adventure and the occasional dad joke. Battle your way through frozen foes and explore dangerous dungeons. If you are up to the task, glory awaits. Grab a hamburger and get ready to level up.'Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesWelcome to The GM's Book Club, from the hosts of The DM's Book club! A new(ish) monthly(ish) show where hosts Fiona and Hamilton take a roleplaying game, read it cover to cover, and rate, review and discuss what they think about it.In this episode, Fiona and Hamilton discuss 'The One Ring (2e)', the official tabletop roleplaying game based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Designed specifically to evoke the atmosphere of The Hobbit™ and The Lord of the Rings™, the game contains rules for creating heroes and sending them off on adventures in a land threatened by the growing Shadow.Grab your own copy over on the Free League webshop!Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesIn this bonus episode, Hamilton and Fiona look through the review copy of Cubicle 7's 'Warhammer Old World RPG Players Handbook' over on Theatre Macabre: Home of Dark & Twisted Tales!Original VOD released in June 2025 on Theatre Macabre's YouTube Channel.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Fiona and returning guest co host Ty from Side Character Quest chat through their cozy love of 'Brindlewood Bay' by Jason Cordova, a tabletop roleplaying game that combines Murder, She Wrote with H.P. Lovecraft. In Brindlewood Bay, you play a group of elderly women, members of the local Murder Mavens Mystery Book Club, who help the authorities solve murder cases in a picturesque New England Town. Over the course of their investigations, they become aware of a dark occult conspiracy that connects the cases, and will eventually have to face that conspiracy in order to save their community. Book discussed: 'Brindlewood Bay': a cozy murder mystery game by Jason Cordova, published by The Gauntlet (2022)Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub
Show notesThis week, Hamilton shares his experiences playtesting Cubicle 7's 'Warhammer: The Old World Roleplaying Game' from UKGE 2025 whilst Fiona went to her very first Renaissance Fair and was left...unimpressed.Consider using our affiliate link when using DM's Guild!#SupportyourFLGSCredits The DM's Book Club is hosted, recorded, edited, and produced by Fiona Howat and Hamilton.The DM’s Book Club Logo was designed by Sam Robins (@Bobhatstand).The theme music is 'The Story Unfolds' by Jingle Punks.Get in touch!Email: TheDMsBookClub@gmail.comTwitter: @TheDMsBookClubLinktr.ee: DMBC#DMsBookClub