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Raw5.5e Ep3: Character Creation
Your one-stop shop for making your first character in 5.5e!
Raw5.5e Ep2: All Changes in 5.5e Pt2
The follow-up to our critically acclaimed arthouse piece "Raw5.5e Ep1: All Changes in 5.5e Pt1"!
Raw5.5e Ep1: All Changes in 5.5e Pt1
We're back for our first full episode! This time, we're discussing what rules have been changed, updated, and introduced...
RaW5.5 Ep0: We’re Back!
We’re back to give you the rules! AS THEY ARE WRITTEN
RaW Ep39: Cleric Domains
Lets get Clerical! The healer who can dish out a punch or two as well! Get the show notes at: https://rulesaswrittenshow...
RaW Ep38: Bardic Colleges
It's time to love and support those around you! particularly love...
RaW Ep37: Barbarian Paths
Whether you want to smash things or commune with nature, we've got you covered!
Short Rest - Level 20 Abilities Pt2 (Fighter, Monk, Paladin, Ranger)
Here's part 2 of our reworked level 20 abilities!
RaW Ep36: Races Pt3 (Half-Orcs, Dragonborn, Teiflings)
Join us as we check out the last (for now) and weirdest of the PHB races!
RaW Ep35: Leveling Up
So you've killed a dragon, what now? Well if you don't have a mean ol' DM you should have got a little XP...
RaW Ep34: Races Pt2 (Halflings, Gnomes, Half-Elves)
Join us as we take a look at the more unusual races D&D has to offer! Gem Fiends, Daddy Issues and Not-Hobbits await...
Short Rest - Level 20 Abilities Pt1 (Barbarian, Bard, Cleric, Druid)
We spent so long complaining about the level 20 abilities so we thought we'd make our own!
RaW Ep33: Races Pt1 (Humans, Elves, Dwarves)
Where are your parents from, like, 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺? Well we aim to help you answer that question in this weeks epis...
RaW Ep32: Multiclassing
Want something new in your game? Want to take your game beyond level 20? Want to create a Frankenstein's Monster of clas...
RaW Ep31: Personalities
Building a character can be daunting for some players so we're here to help!
RaW Ep30: Traps
I activated your what now?!?!
Short Rest - Quicken Suggestion Ep3: Downtime Activities
Last week we talked about what the books had to say on downtime. This week we're gonna give you our tips and ideas to fi...
RaW Ep29: Downtime Activities
An adventurers life is full of danger, but it can't all be sword swishing and monster mauling, Sometimes you need a brea...
RaW Ep28: The Wizard
Ever wanted to sling spells like there's no tomorrow? Conjurer illusions, raise the dead and throw lightning? The boy ha...
RaW Ep27: The Warlock
Did you have a childhood dog who would help you out and follow you wherever you went? Well what if the dog w...
RaW Ep26: The Sorcerer
Do you feel like you were born different? Is there a mystery about who your parents are? Have you ever set a boa constri...
Short Rest - Quicken Suggestion Ep2: Our 3(x2) Great Feats!
Feats are an amazing way to spice up your game with some flavour and power! Join us as we go through some of our top fea...
RaW Ep25: The Rogue
SNEAK ATTACK!!!
RaW Ep24: The Ranger
Did you have a crush on Legolas? Or better yet, Did you have a crush on Aragorn? Well then, Ranger might just be the cla...
RaW Ep23: The Paladin
Smite your foes with holy wrath?!?! Count me in! But how does do do such smiting? Well I'm glad you asked...
Short Rest - Quicken Suggestion Ep1: Our Top 10 Basic Items!
So you're about to set out on your first big adventure but you're confused as to what to take with you? Don't fret, we'r...
RaW Ep22: The Monk
Does your fist have a name? Is it your destiny to prove to everyone you are the punchiest there is? Well put on your rob...
RaW Ep21: The Fighter
The Fighter, half man, half killing machine. 100% action economy. Lets take a look!
RaW Ep20: The Druid
Who needs friends when you have animals? A whole new world of new shapes and forms await you, so grab your fursuit and g...
RaW Ep19: Weapons and Armor
There's lots of ways to bash your foes in and in this episode we help you find out the right tool for your particular br...
RaW Ep18: The Cleric
It's everyone's favourite healer/zombie-bonker! Learn how to sling spells and smash cerebrums with our rundown of The Cl...
RaW Ep17: The Bard
Have you ever wanted to hurt people with your songs? Impale monsters on your wit? Bed everything with a pulse? Well then...
RaW Ep16: The Barbarian
Wanna hit stuff? Wanna scream at people? Wanna RRRAAAGGGEEE!?!?!?!?! well the Barbarian might just be the class for you!...
RaW Ep15: Magic Pt3 (Area of Effects, Attack Rolls and Combining Effects)
Wow you made it! The final episode on the basic rules! Don't worry, there'll definitely be more episodes, but as for wha...
RaW Ep14: Magic Pt2 (Casting Time, Components and Duration)
We return with even more on magic as we get down to the nitty-gritty of how to throw your favorite spells!
RaW Ep13: Magic Pt1 (The Basics)
What are spell levels? How do rituals work? Is this what it sounds like when doves cry? Find out the answer to most of t...
RaW Ep12: Combat Pt4 (Cover, Damage and Healing)
Do you wanna hurt stuff and be unhurt yourself? Or better yet, not be hurt in the first place? Well boy have I got an ep...
Short Rest - Charisma Check Ep1: Playing in a Foreign Language
Welcome to our new show! A place to talk about all the stuff that isn't the rules. Today we're talking to our good frien...
RaW Ep11: Combat Pt3 (Attack action)
Join us this week as we discuss the best way to hit things really hard.
RaW Ep10: Combat Pt2 (Movement)
Want to know how to kill a flying creature in one hit? How sizes work? And what even is prone??? Find out all this and m...
RaW Ep9: Combat Pt1 (Actions)
What is combat? Why do we fight? What is love? Find out the answer to some of these questions in today's episode! Our fi...
RaW Ep8: Conditions
This week we go through the various conditions of D&D and what to expect from them!
RaW Ep7: Rests
What is a long or short rest? When do I use each? How do I sleep? Come into our tavern and we'll do what we can to help!
RaW Ep6: The Environment
Today we take a look at the environment and how you interact with it, food and provisions and sight/vision!
RaW Ep5: Time and Space
This week we go through how time and distances work in D&D. How far can you travel in a day? How does terrain affect...
RaW Ep4: Skills Pt3 (Charisma)
Our final episode on the six basic skills of D&D. This time we take a look at the social stat; charisma!!!
RaW Ep3: Skills Pt2 (Intelligence, Wisdom)
Part 2 of our series on skills. This time we take a look at the more mental traits of intelligence and wisdom!
RaW Ep2: Skills Pt1 (Strength, Dexterity, Constitution)
In this episode we talk about the first three base stats and the skills associated with them as well as a few ways you c...
RaW Ep1: What is D&D?
In this episode we discuss the basic building blocks of D&D and how to structure a session.