Listen Now

Since the dawn of D&D, Clerics have been getting invited to every party. Join us on a divine deep dive into all things cleric to find out why.  Our beverage of choice today was the dastardly Evil Twin by Heretic Brewing Company. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

They might be second nature to gamers these days, but D&D was one of the first games to introduce a mechanical magic system. Tune into the Far Realms as we explore the origins of eldritch wizardry! Our beverage of choice today was the otherworldly Space Dust IPA by Elysian Brewing Company Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Wizards and D&D go together like owls and bears. Join us as we discuss the history and mechanics of this quintessential class from Magic-User to 5e. Our beverage of choice today was the enigmatic #9 by Magic Hat Brewing Company. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

When it comes to experience points, D&D is the OG. Tune into the Far Realms as we examine this classic reward loop's influence and evolution over time - it's time to level-up!     Our beverage of choice today was the inconceivable Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple by Brouwerij Van Steenberge. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Originally known as Fighting-Men, this class has been with the game since inception and its role hasn't changed much - it's still really good at fighting stuff! Join us as we briefly discuss the history of this iconic D&D class and its current state in 5e.  Our beverage of choice today was the esteemed Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing Company. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Adventures - it's what your D&D characters do and you've probably been on a few yourself. But what exactly is an adventure? And what makes one good? Come ponder these quandaries with us in the Far Realms! Our beverage of choice today was the nostalgic Campfire Stout by High Water Brewing.  Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Skills and Ability Scores are the things that prevent you from just roleplaying yourself in D&D. Though checks involving them didn't really exist in earlier editions, you're probably pretty familiar with them now as core mechanics of 5e. But are you using them correctly? Join us we discuss (and rant about) how to get the most out of these systems. Our beverage of choice today was the charmingly mischievous Hobgoblin by Wychwood Brewery Company. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

You never forget your first...game as a Dungeon Master, that is! Or maybe you're still on the fence about trying your hand as a DM. Either way, the Far Realms crew is here to tell you that you can do it! But DMing ain't easy, so we brought some tips to help get you off on the right foot. Welcome to the other side of the table, kid. Our beverage of choice today was the infamous Arrogant Bastard Ale by Stone Brewing. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

It's finally here - our obligatory episode on alignment in D&D! But don't worry, we aren't going to walk through the matrix box-by-box and assign alignments to different pop culture characters. We know you've already seen the memes. Instead, join us for an introspective on how the concept has evolved over editions, how it's woven into the very fabric of the D&D multiverse, and, more importantly, how you can use alignment as a tool to improve your games. Our beverage of choice today was humorously named Knight Rye-Der by Seven Stills Brewery. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

While character creation is many players' favorite part of D&D, it can also be a daunting and arduous process - where do you start? Join us as we discuss everything from that initial bit of inspiration to putting the finishing touches on your character sheet. Our beverage of choice today was the always refreshing Icelandic White Ale by Einstök Ölgerð Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Are you taking your dice for granted? All kinds of games, including modern TTRPGs, rely on dice. But where do dice come from, how did they make into games like D&D, and how has their role evolved? Well, get ready for a History Check because humans have been using these random number generators for over five millennia and counting. Let's get rolling! Our beverage of choice today was Augustiner Edelstoff by Augustiner-Bräu. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

A lot of RPGs have Game Masters, but only one game has a Dungeon Master! Join us as we explore the history, evolution, and modern philosophies relevant to this iconic gaming role. Our beverage of choice today was the one and only Gulden Draak by Brouwerij Van Steenberge Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

Most of the common problems that ruin D&D campaigns can be avoided with a solid Session Zero. Not exactly sure what a Session Zero is or how to implement them? Don't worry the Far Realms crew is here show you how to avoid some headaches and get any campaign started on the right foot! Our beverage of choice today was the legendary Delirium Tremens by Brouwerij Huyghe. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp  

From the powergamer to the dirty casual, the idea of player stereotypes are common nowadays. But where did they come from, why do they persist, and how can we utilize player type frameworks to improve our games? Our beverage of choice today was the very fitting Dragon's Milk by New Holland Brewing. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp

In this episode, we ask the age-old question - what exactly is Dungeons and Dragons? For some players it's a collaborative storytelling experience, for others it's a roleplaying game about killing monsters and taking their stuff; join us as we dive into the how, what, and why of the world's greatest roleplaying game. Our beverage of choice for this week was the Prismatic Juicy IPA by Ninkasi Brewing Company. Music by JLP: soundcloud.com/j-lp