Is That An Owlbear? A D&D Podcast

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! We are hitting 2024 running over here with new campaigns featuring and showcasing villainous characters and we cannot wait to talk more about them here on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

Happy last episode of the year, everyone!! This week we touch base on where DM Joe's current campaigns are at, explore some of the choices the players have made and talk a little about some favorite NPCs. Happy Holidays from us at ITAOB!!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

On this week's episode we start a conversation on LARPing, what can be technically considered LARPing, some more RuPaul's Drag Race and much more on ITAOB!!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week we talk about Table Etiquette, things that are expected during sessions and what is appropriate behavior when in a paid game setting. This and more on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

On this week's episode of ITAOB we talk about the importance of timing in a session, cliffhangers and consequences!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week we start scratching the surface of D&D's  long list of magical items. This will be the first on a series of many future episodes on magical items, weapons, tools, etc., including homebrewed items! ...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

It's finally time for part 2 of our Backgrounds episodes! If you haven't checked out part one, now is the time! We got you this and more on this week's episode of ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week we start exploring the different types of backgrounds we can choose during character creation to allow for more in depth and complex characters, and in turn making way for more engaging storylines. This and much more on this episode of ITAOB!!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

What are the different kinds of realms available in the D&D multiverse?  What's the Ethereal Plane and how vast is it? Where in the Elemental Chaos are you most likely to survive? Maybe none, but these and more questions in this week's episode of ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week DM Joe and Cristina welcome their new cohost for this episode (it's the cat) and touch base on the campaign they're currently playing together, plus a bunch of shenanigans on this episode of ITAOB...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week we talk about finding good moments to promote role playing amongst players, how these moment can trigger storylines events or open opportunities for player as well as identifying when the moment for roleplaying might have passed. But most importantly, is Cristina going to start DMing?! This and much more on this episode of ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

On this episode DM Joe and Cristina talk about the new campaign they're playing together and Cristina's experience playing  D&D for the first time in years, plus the differences so far between an in person TTRPG and the online platforms we're using for this campaign, plus a bunch of other cool stuff this week on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

On this episode, we share exciting news about a new campaign we will be playing which will be taking place in the Critical Role universe. We talk about some of our favorite Critical Role and The Legend of Vox Machina moments, DM Joe goes hard on his love for Dragon Age, Cristina struggles with technical difficulties and much more this week on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

On this episode we bring up some great tips on how to be a more considerate player, share some IRL horror stories from former player we've dealt with and we call out DM Joe on being an elder millennial, this and more on this week's ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This episode we take a moment to fully open up about why we are doing this podcast, what D&D means to us and some of the ways in which the game has very literally helped us for the better. This and more on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodx @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85x @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120x @crispa120

This week we "try" to talk about how to keep battles interesting, but in reality we mostly gush over how much music can make or break your D&D experience. We discuss how finding the right "soundtrack" adds to the sensory experience to the point of influencing players into making decisions based on the music that's playing and much more on ITAOB!!...ig @owlbearpodtw @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85tw @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120tw @crispa120

We cover the second half of the D&D Classes on this week of ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodtw @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85tw @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120tw @crispa120

The time has finally come! On this episode we finally tackle the most dreaded conversation on classes. Join us as we start with the -less popular-  first half on this week of ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodtw @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85tw @joeharelhttps://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoehttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120tw @crispa120

This week we start the conversation on the different kinds of players we can find across different tables. Which one is your favorite and which one describes you best?Also, if you are interested in playing with DM Joe please check out his profile at https://startplaying.games/gm/dmJoeAll new this week on ITAOB!...ig @owlbearpodtw @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85tw @joeharelhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120tw @crispa120

What makes the villains? Join us as we discuss some of our favorite kinds of BBGs on this week's episode of ITAOB! ...ig @owlbearpodtw @owlbearpod1Follow us!DM Joeig @dmjoe85tw @joeharelhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/JoesGamingTableCristinaig @crispacontreras twitch.tv/crispacontrerastiktok @crispa120tw @crispa120