Cast Without Trace

About Cast Without Trace

Infrequently, well written idiots Jason and Dunc talk about the different aspects of Dungeons and Dragons as a game and as a collaborative storytelling method.

Publisher

Cast Without Trace

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

30 Sept 2021

Latest episode

26 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Dec 2023

   CWT 16: Barbaric Brawlers & Battle Masters

   Peoples, Peasants, Pheasants, perk up your pointy ears as we proudly present our playful partaking of Play Test 7! (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/ph-playtest7/tsgOb3llF22AL0nU/UA2023-PH-Playtest7.pdf?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=crosspromo&icid_campaign=playtest7) This podcast will ponder points profiling: Poppy Popular Sorcerers, Saddle up to the sounds of sardonic sassing of slutty sorcerers that sling silly spells from sunup to sundown. And Properly Prepared Fighters, Freely feel our feelings of fancy as we freak for fun fighters from full fisticuffs to fanciful footwork in the fray. Show Notes Max the Cat (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iwKrXSK-y6wI9HfOZu1kQKduPmjECroi/view?usp=sharing) DuncFM CWT Page (https://duncfm.wixsite.com/portfolio/podcast) OCMC (https://ocmc.ca/) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/podcast-on-the-porch-with-front-porch-music/) MCDM Backerkit (https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/mcdm-productions/mcdm-rpg#story_section_3563)

2. 

   29 Nov 2023

   CWT 15: Baldur's Homebrew & Winning Warlocks

   Jason & Dunc are back to get into Playtest 7, covering the long awaited updates to the Wizard and Warlock for the upcoming 2024 Player's Handbook! This episode, Jason flexes his Baldur's Gate access on Dunc the console casual with a tough quiz. Talking Points: Baldur's Gate 3, Faerun, Unearthed Arcana, Pact Magic, Pact of the Blade, Charisma Casting, DMs and Dastardly Divination, Abjuration Wizards: Boring? Show Notes Baldur's Gate Direct Mail Demo (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lrACpiGAxiVnjZqUtbcgQcq9l8P4f3hF/view?usp=sharing) Baldur's Gate and X Box (https://www.polygon.com/23861365/baldurs-gate-3-xbox-series-s-analysis) Playtest 7 UA (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/ph-playtest7/tsgOb3llF22AL0nU/UA2023-PH-Playtest7.pdf?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=crosspromo&icid_campaign=playtest7) Dungeon Master of None (https://www.dmofnone.com/) Dunc's Media (linktr.ee/duncsterable) Follow us on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/cwtpod/) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/podcast-on-the-porch-with-front-porch-music/)

3. 

   6 Nov 2023

   CWT 14: The Paladin Can Do Punches Now Too

   This Episode, Jason and Dunc encounter many issues while discussing the now outdated PT6 UA. (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/ph-playtest6/OJVW7QLuHjEFCCVs/UA-2023-PH-Playtest6.pdf?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=crosspromo&icid_campaign=playtest6) Counter to our reputation of being the world's first Net Zero Digital Footprint Podcast, more episodes out soon! Talking Points: Paladin Punches, Short Term Vengeance, Daybreak, Ranger is Okay Now, Rogue Maneuvers, Silly Changes, D&D 5.1, No One Likes Prep Time Show Notes Dunc's Work (linktr.ee/duncsterable) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/podcast-on-the-porch-with-front-porch-music/)

4. 

   3 Sept 2023

   CWT 13: One (mess of a) D&D Part 2

   Jason and Dunc are back with more D&D content! This episode, we review the new Playtest 6 (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/ph-playtest6/OJVW7QLuHjEFCCVs/UA-2023-PH-Playtest6.pdf) document released by WOTC. Talking Points: Moon Magicians, Tasha's Twilight Druid, Disappointing Monks, Problematic Language, D&D Hot Takes, Forgotten Middle Children Show Notes: Fathomless Warlock (http://dnd5e.wikidot.com/warlock:fathomless) Call of the Netherdeep (https://shop.critrole.com/products/critical-role-call-of-the-netherdeep) Rime of the Frostmaiden (https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Icewind_Dale:_Rime_of_the_Frostmaiden) The Postmortal (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/10673576) The Adventure Zone (https://www.themcelroy.family/theadventurezone) Scum and Villainy (https://evilhat.com/product/scum-and-villainy/) Powered by the Apocalypse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered_by_the_Apocalypse) Fallout RPG (https://www.modiphius.net/pages/fallout-the-roleplaying-game) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/podcast-on-the-porch-with-front-porch-music/)

5. 

   30 Aug 2023

   CWT 12: One (mess of a) D&D Part 1

   Jason and Dunc are back with more D&D content! This episode, we review the new Playtest 6 (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/ua/ph-playtest6/OJVW7QLuHjEFCCVs/UA-2023-PH-Playtest6.pdf) document released by WOTC. Talking Points: Breakdancing Badass Bards, Customizable Clerics, Sassy Editor's Notes, Don't Fix What Ain't Broke, The Druidic Diaspora of Power Levels

6. 

   10 Mar 2023

   CWT 11: The Druid Can Do Punches Now

   Is the Druid now ruined forever? Vote now on your phones! This episode, Jason and Dunc explore the new Unearthed Arcana for One D&D, this month: the rest of the priest classes. Talking Points: Druid, Paladin, Rule Changes, Spells, 5e Healing, Fantasy STIs, Chat GPT AI Game Masters, Granola Magic Boi do a Punch Now Show Notes New UA (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/one-dnd/druid-paladin/PXoa3UgywnZbwc9U/UA-2023-DruidandPaladin.pdf?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=crosspromo&icid_campaign=playtest4) The Die as Cast (https://www.dieascast.com/) The Samaritan Soapbox (//anchor.fm/samaritansoapbox) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/category/podcast/)

7. 

   3 Feb 2023

   CWT 10: Chimeras & Capitalism

   Are Dragons just an analogy for corporate greed? Are Dungeons just a metaphor on navigating dense legal documents? They both have some nasty traps if they're published by WOTC. In this milestone episode, Dunc & Jason document and reflect on the entire WOTC controversy regarding their new OGL. The fun part is, they don't know that 28 hours later the whole OGL revision will be scrapped! Show Notes D&DNext OGL subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/comments/10gbyww/new_ogl_12/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) Particularly interesting comments (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D6I9mwqm18zfpm6HFumpaaT9Zv2WGBSN/view?usp=sharing) D&DBeyond OGL post (https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1439-ogl-1-0a-creative-commons) D&DBeyond BS PR Statement (https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/1423-an-update-on-the-open-game-license-ogl) The Gamer Article (https://www.thegamer.com/d-d-beyond-hasbr-wotc-price-hike-leak/#:~:text=D%26D%20Beyond%20To%20Require%20%2430%20Per%20Player%20Per%20Month%20According%20To%20Leak,-By%20Sean%20Murray&text=If%20Hasbro%20can) TechCrunch Article (https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/13/dungeons-dragons-ogl-backlash-wotc/) Forbes Article (https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2023/01/10/whats-happening-with-the-dungeons--dragons-open-gaming-license/?sh=2c9f79a0bde3) Vox Machina TV Show (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-legend-of-vox-machina-eps-season-2-interview-1235312494/) HOT D (https://www.hbo.com/house-of-the-dragon) Invincible (https://www.techradar.com/news/invincible-season-2) The Witcher (https://www.thepopverse.com/witcher-the-watch-order-chronological-release-netflix-blood-origin) Wildemount (https://shop.critrole.com/products/explorers-guide-to-wildemount?variant=31741076209754) Pathfinder (https://paizo.com/store/pathfinder/rulebooks/first) 5e Tools (https://5e.tools/) Samaritan Soapbox (https://anchor.fm/samaritansoapbox) The Front Porch (https://www.fromthefrontporchpodcast.com/)

8. 

   23 Nov 2022

   CWT 9: Trust Me, I'm an Expert

   Hey Players, we're back with another episode covering new Unearthed Arcana for One D&D! This week we cover the new expert classes and evaluate the mechanics and flavour that sets the tone for the rest of the upcoming content. Talking Points: Bard, Ranger, Rogue, D20 Bakugan, Spellcasting, and Fighting Jeremy Crawford to Own the Libs Show Notes Dunc's Embossing Tool (https://twitter.com/duncsterable/status/1585451064224092161?s=20&t=1Xic6Upq1DKhla85xXX20Q) Treant Monk's Rogue Video (https://youtu.be/tf4-_BwfbC8) Samaritan Soapbox (//anchor.fm/samaritansoapbox) SCM Canada (//scmcanada.org) On the Porch (https://frontporchmusic.ca/podcast/) Tim Hicks We Got Stronger Beer (https://youtu.be/2E064kb3UnU) DJ Jr's book (https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2019/10/28/donald-trump-jr-asks-supporters-to-trigger-liberals-by-sending-them-his-book/)

9. 

   1 Sept 2022

   CWT 8: D&D 5th Edition 2 - The Electric Boogaloo

   WE ARE BACK! Jason's been busy with podcast editing and Dunc has spent the summer on wild adventures for work, but now our two favourite nerds are back with a vengeance and ready to talk about the new Unearthed Arcana that was released last month. Talking points: Ardlings, New D&D, Mixed Heritage Races, Pesky Rules Lawyers, the Utter Lack of Respect for Dragonborn, Eating Glass Show Notes: Unearthed Arcana (https://media.dndbeyond.com/compendium-images/one-dnd/character-origins/CSWCVV0M4B6vX6E1/UA2022-CharacterOrigins.pdf?icid_source=house-ads&icid_medium=crosspromo&icid_campaign=playtest1) Jeremy Crawford's Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOQ_Exh0DmY) Dunc's Paladin (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6IYEQoG282g8WMFCD5vKf7ZMtv7udnK/view?usp=sharing) Spirits Rising (//anchor.fm/spirits-rising) On The Porch (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F2yiv9rNCT8VBi782dciwxx%3Fsi%3DtxXUX2c4SgW57COTEdnerQ&h=AT3sjwfL47NtTyDUH8R77WppKN4USFFerTovDpDd3AMJTK7NHEt06S6LS9q2-oHA44tU2ZMwnADaiC-p86lst13s15JpTxCJ3FX25Sag1l5AzuRFnq_4wXg_iFaN35E-JQcbRlEh7xn2&s=1)

10. 

    6 May 2022

    CWT 7: Homemade, Hand-pressed, Artisanal Spell-Jam

    Casters beware, these here high tides of the Astral Sea are covered with killer Comets and Clowns of the space variety! This episode, Jason and Dunc (//linktr.ee/duncsterable) talk about the long awaited SpellJammer, Matt Colville's new kickstarter, and follow up on previous episode news. Talking Points: Killer Clowns from Outer Space, "Flee Mortals!", the Outstanding Warrant for Sozin's Comet, JOJO's Bizarre Adventures, Zeus' Genitals, SpellJammer, Draconic Patrons, Triple A backstories Shownotes: Flee Mortals! (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mattcolville/mcdm-monster-book) Preview PDF (https://files.mcdmproductions.com/FleeMortals/FleeMortalsPreview.pdf) Action Oriented Monsters (https://youtu.be/y_zl8WWaSyI) Matt Colville Discord (//discord.gg/mcdm) SpellJammer Pre Order (https://dnd.wizards.com/products/spelljammer) Killer Clowns from Outer Space Picture (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mzWsQ9Ek6JCAYfyEGnoMRGJzTMvB1Nn4/view?usp=sharing) D&D Unearthed Arcana (https://dnd.wizards.com/news/archive?category=unearthed-arcana) Spirits Rising (//anchor.fm/spirits-rising) One the Porch w/ Front Porch Music (https://open.spotify.com/show/2yiv9rNCT8VBi782dciwxx?si=1FGw-tKlSJmYImLjvzgfug)

11. 

    7 Apr 2022

    CWT 6: Magical Moons and the Kender of Krynn

    Firstly, we'd like to apologise on behalf of the puppies, turns out two dogs are much less podcast friendly than Dunc anticipated. This Episode, we're talking about the new Heroes of Krynn Unearthed Arcana released by Wizards! Jason and Dunc delve deep into the dusty tombs of TSR's basement and rummage around, occasionally fighting over the new toys they find. Talking Points: Dragonlance, Kender, New Feats and Backgrounds, Reviving Old Content, Cross Medium World-building, and M O O N Links Heroes of Krynn (https://media.wizards.com/2022/dnd/downloads/UA2022HeroesofKrynn.pdf) Dragonlance (https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/dragonlance) Spirits Rising (https://anchor.fm/spirits-rising)

12. 

    18 Feb 2022

    CWT 5: A Multiverse of Monstrous Lore and Legacies

    This episode we look into the highly anticipated release of Monsters of the Multiverse: set to be released in May but somehow available already in a box set along with books you're guaranteed to already own! Talking Points: No more subraces, oops.. all fey, slashing teeth, cynicism, and we really just want SpellJammer to come back Links: Polygon (https://www.polygon.com/22883750/dnd-monsters-of-the-multiverse-6e) (Future of D&D and Interview with Crawford) Polygon's list of Reprinted Monsters (https://www.polygon.com/22891380/dnd-monsters-of-the-multiverse-complete-lists-of-monsters) List of Revised Playable Races (https://screenrant.com/dnd-mordenkainen-presents-multiverse-monsters-playable-races-characters/) Hairy Tarantula (https://hairyt.com/) Spirits Rising Episode 7 (https://anchor.fm/spirits-rising/episodes/Episode-7-The-Theology-of-Money-with-Maggie-Helwig-e1a9f3d)

13. 

    29 Jan 2022

    CWT 4: World-building with Dr Brent Bellamy Part 2

    Hi All! Welcome to our very first 2 part special! This episode, we discuss topics surround World-building with Brent Bellamy, from Trent University. Talking points: suing your favourite content creators, creating cohesion in your story, play styles, meta-narratives, and collaborative world-building. Links: Dr Brent Ryan Bellamy (https://brentryanbellamy.com/) New Jericho Blades in the Dark (https://youtu.be/_SR3qIwpdjo) Dunc's Annihilation Tattoo (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xalr2vPls8HvQOqeJ50hmW_qOr1BLo-0/view?usp=sharing) Dunc's Player Package for the Isles of Hebridean (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AT0f7HZ14za_jUpg2ONK2jTHUdmgFC4V/view?usp=sharing) The Ecotopian Lexicon (https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/an-ecotopian-lexicon) Remainders of the American Century (https://www.hfsbooks.com/books/remainders-of-the-american-century-bellamy/) Spirits Rising Podcast (https://anchor.fm/spirits-rising)

14. 

    20 Jan 2022

    CWT 3: World-building with Dr Brent Bellamy Part 1

    Hi All! Welcome to our very first 2 part special! This episode, we discuss topics surround World-building with Brent Bellamy, from Trent University. Talking points: suing your favourite content creators, creating cohesion in your story, play styles, meta-narratives, and collaborative world-building. Links: Dr Brent Ryan Bellamy (https://brentryanbellamy.com/) New Jericho Blades in the Dark (https://youtu.be/_SR3qIwpdjo) Dunc's Annihilation Tattoo (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xalr2vPls8HvQOqeJ50hmW_qOr1BLo-0/view?usp=sharing) Dunc's Player Package for the Isles of Hebridean (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AT0f7HZ14za_jUpg2ONK2jTHUdmgFC4V/view?usp=sharing) Ecotopian Lexicon (https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/an-ecotopian-lexicon) Remainder of the American Century (https://www.hfsbooks.com/books/remainders-of-the-american-century-bellamy/) Spirits Rising Podcast (https://anchor.fm/spirits-rising)

15. 

    18 Nov 2021

    CWT 2: Monkeys and Oozes and Elves, Oh My!

    This episode, Jason and Dunc critically analyse the latest Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast, when that fails, whimsical chaos ensues.

16. 

    30 Sept 2021

    CWT 1: The Best and Worst of Tasha's

    In our inaugural episode: we discuss pancakes, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures, and the violent police state we all live in. Oh, and also a little D&D.

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