In a rather unconventional episode, Tristan, Trampas, Weldon, and Chuck discuss the new Dragonlance Lexicon, mentions of Dragonlance in recent WotC products, and argue over the inclusion of psionics. Then, in an emergency Canticle broadcast, the second half of the show is devoted to Tristan, Trampas, and Chuck talking about the announcement of 5th edition D&D.

You can check out the new lexicon here: dlnexus.com/lexicon

Sign up for the 5th edition playtest here: http://wizards.custhelp.com/ci/documents/detail/2/infosignup

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #49 – Psionics? 5th edition? [110:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (563)

In this episode, Tristan, Trampas, and Chuck talk about 4th edition, specifically addressing the planes, races, and classes. Feedback can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #48 - Revisiting 4th Edition [92:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (691)

In this episode, Tristan, Trampas, Chuck, and Cam discuss (among many other things), what would be entailed in modernizing Dragonlance, rumors of 5th edition D&D, changing fantasy art styles, and the history of gunpowder in Europe.

Mail, including comments, feedback, praise, and hatred, can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com. We respond to every person who emails us!

The Dragonlance boardgame project can be found here.

The WotC short story contest can be found here.

Nicolas Bolduc’s Dragonlance-inspired music can be found here.

This month’s discussion group for the Dragonlance book club can be found here, while voting for December’s story can be found here.

And, finally, you can find out more about Stephen Fabian’s original Dragonlance art for sale here.

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #47 - Modernizing Dragonlance [89:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (914)

In this episode, Tristan, Trampas, Cam, and Chuck discuss the essentials of a Dragonlance campaign or adventure. In case you want to follow along with us, we wound up agreeing on this list of ten items:

Dragons!

The rediscovery of that which is lost

Good redeems its own, evil turns on itself, and the balance must be maintained

Moral absolutes exist and can be striven for

The gods are active and participate in worldly affairs through mortal agents

Everything that happens is grounded in a deep and rich history

Companionship

Iconic Dragonlance races and archetypes

Heroes of mundane origins

Stories, not incidents

Questions, comments, feedback, and show topics can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com. We respond to every emailer.

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #46 - Essentials of Dragonlance [57:22m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (920)

This month, Tristan, Chuck, Trampas, Weldon, and Cam talk about the concept of sacrifice in Dragonlance, and how it applies to different charaters, themes, gods, and races. Feedback, questions, and discussion topics are thoroughly appreciated and can be sent to podcast@DLnexus.com. We respond to every emailer.

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #45 - Sacrifice in Dragonlance [58:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (945)

Tristan, Trampas, and James talk about their experiences at this year’s Gencon gaming convention! Products are reviewed, tales are told, and fandom is celebrated. Feedback can be sent to podcast@dlnexus.com

Below are links to all the products (and youtube videos) mentioned in the podcast.

Fandooble (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/103843/fandooble)

Redneck life (http://gutbustingames.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1)

Embers of Atlantis (http://www.trhickman.com/2011/03/02/fireborn-embers-of-atlantis/)

Citadels of the Lost (http://www.trhickman.com/my-latest/new-drakis-trilogy/)

Shadow Raiders (http://www.margaretweis.com/mwp-online-store/12-margaret-weis/45-shadow-raiders-the-novel)

Pathfinder: Faiths of Purity (http://paizo.com/store/games/roleplayingGames/p/pathfinderRPG/paizo/pathfinderCompanion/v5748btpy8j60)

XDM (http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=B-XDM)

XDM: Quest for the Tavern (http://store.schlockmercenary.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=B-QFT)

C&C (http://www.trolllord.com/cnc/index.html)

Savage Worlds: Deluxe (http://www.studio2publishing.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=savage+worlds+deluxe)

Chessex (http://www.chessex.com/)

Q-Workshop (http://q-workshop.com/main.php?lang=EN&sell_type=DETAL)

Game Science (http://www.gamescience.com/gemrole-playingsets)

Fortune’s Fool (http://www.pantheonpress.com/fortunes_fool/what_is_fortunes_fool)

Grimm Tales (http://www.pantheonpress.com/fortunes_fool/grimm_tales)

SIFRP Campaign Setting (http://www.greenronin.com/store/product/grr2703e.html)

Masks (http://www.enginepublishing.com/masks-1000-memorable-npcs-for-any-roleplaying-game)

Desolation (http://www.desolationrpg.com/)

MWP’s Marvel announcement (http://www.margaretweis.com/news/116-marvel-mwp-2012)

Smallville (http://www.margaretweis.com/mwp-online-store/smallville)

Supernatural (http://www.margaretweis.com/mwp-online-store/supernatural)

Leverage (http://www.margaretweis.com/mwp-online-store/leverage)

Dresden Files (http://www.evilhat.com/home/the-dresden-files-rpg/)

WR&M (http://www.stargazergames.eu/games/warrior-rogue-mage/)

Daern’s instant fortress (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqQMCes5JNc and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJkAgLM2Puc&feature=related)

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #44 - Gencon 2011 in Review [76:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (897)

In this episode, Tristan and Trampas are joined by Bret Sheeley, who talks about Adlatum, a Dragonlance continent northwest of Ansalon, fleshed out into a usable campaign setting by a massive fan effort. We also talk about a recent WotC poll, which Dragonlance won! See the results for yourself here.

The Adlatum campaign setting book can be found (for free!) here. The Nexus portal for Adlatum is here.

We also referenced a World of Warcraft machinima which can be found here. Psycha Durmont’s art website can be found here.

Folks who send in feedback can be scientifically and objectively measured to be awesome people. We respond to every emailer. Emails can be sent to Podcast@DLNexus.com

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #43 - Adlatum [76:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (991)

In this episode, Tristan, Trampas, Chuck, and Cam talk about romantic fantasy, one of the genres of fantasy to which Dragonlance traditionally belongs. But are the stories being told in the Age of Mortals really romantic fantasy? This episode also contains the final part of our four-part Dark Sun interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org.

People who send in feedback are the best, and we respond to every emailer. Feedback and discussion topics can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #42 - Romantic Fantasy in the Age of Mortals [93:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2080)

Tristan and Trampas are joined by Danny Pereda, winner of the Dragonlance Nexus design-a-villain contest. Together, they discuss villains who are not evil. Then Danny discusses his winning contest entry. Then it’s on to part three of our four-part Dark Sun interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org.

Feedback is glorious; we respond to every person who emails us. Emails can be sent to podcast@DLnexus.com

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #41 - Non-Evil Villains [70:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3586)

In this month’s episode, Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox), Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm), and Cam Banks talk about death in the world of Dragonlance, focusing almost exclusively on the novels. Then it’s part two of our four-part Dark Sun interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org. We wrap up with a discussion of some general RPG topics, including character death, HP systems, and what lines shouldn’t be crossed at the gaming table.

As always, feedback is amazing, people who send feedback are the best, and we respond to every person who emails us. Emails can be sent to podcast@DLnexus.com

Here is a link to the Fear the Boot episode we mentioned that deals with character death: http://www.feartheboot.com/ftb/index.php/archives/2025

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #40 – Death in Dragonlance [104:16m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3789)

In this month’s episode, Tristan (Zarvox), Weldon, and Trampas (Dragonhelm) talk about ‘drool to cool’ – how do you take something in Dragonlance that is lame and make it awesome?

Then, it’s part one of our four-part interview with Chris Flipse of Athas.org!

As always, feedback is fantastic, and can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com. We’re especially looking for discussion topics and an answer to how we doubled our listenership in only a month. Seriously, where did you guys come from?

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #39 - Drool to Cool [54:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3946)

In this month’s episode, Tristan (Zarvox), Trampas (Dragonhelm), Weldon, and Cam talk about the Age of Mortals trilogy of adventures, that classic of 3rd edition Dragonlance gaming! Feedback can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com . We especially love ideas for discussion topics, but all feedback is fantastic! To find out more about the Nexus’ exciting Design-a-Villain contest, go to http://www.dragonlanceforums.com/forums/showthread.php?21136-Design-A-Villain-Contest

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #38 - Age of Mortals Trilogy [93:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (3030)

In this month’s episode, Tristan (Zarvox), Weldon (Weldon), and Trampas (Dragonhelm) sit down to talk about the 10th anniversary of the Dragonlance Nexus fansite! Trampas also talks with Tracy Hickman about what he’s up to, and what 10 years of the Nexus means for him.

Feedback is always appreciated, and we reply to every email! Remember, we are always hungry for your discussion topic ideas. Email can be sent to Podcast@DLnexus.com

To volunteer for the Lexicon project, use this form! Ben (Kranar Drogin) will be happy to hear from you. http://dlnexus.com/contact/contact.aspx?id=1670

Listeners can receive an incredible 20% off Dragon’s Bard by entering code VESTIA. The Dragon’s Bard website is at dragonsbard.com. The Scribe’s Forge website is at scribesforge.com. The Hickmans’ podcast can be found at dragonhearthproductions.com.

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #37 - Ten Years of the Nexus [70:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2032)

Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox), Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm), Talinthas, Weldon Chen, Dragonlance game designer Cam Banks, and co-creator of Dragonlance Tracy Hickman all discuss faith and religion in Dragonlance. We draw real-world parallels, discuss its use in games and novels, and talk about the nature of faith in a world where the existence of the gods can be proven.

Email feedback can be sent to podcast@dlnexus.com . We respond to every email!

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #36 - Faith and Religion [82:27m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2241)

In this episode, Tristan Zimmerman (Zarvox), Trampas Whiteman (Dragonhelm), and Chuck Martinell (Gerrin) talk about whether there are just too many races on Krynn. Somewhere along the way, they get horribly sidetracked and wind up talking about kender again.

Questions, suggestions, and other feedback are what give our lives meaning. You can send them to RaistlinofSolace@gmail.com

 

 Dragonlance Canticle #34 - Unnecessary Races and Kender [30:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2099)