The Dadvantage: Recent Episodes
Michael H. and Andy D.
Welcome to The Dadvantage the D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play: …with a few dad jokes thrown in. Dungeons and Dragons tips and tricks for players, dungeon masters, new players, experienced players, parents and kids. Character build face-offs - General & Homebrew rule discussion - Class optimizations & build conversation - How to lead with flavor and story - Dad Jokes
Once again...we dive into the world of Disney Princesses in eldritch horror with episode 4. Peter joins again as our DM, Ollie as Briar Rose, Andy as Belle, Michael as Rapunzel and special Rachel, the Organized DM, joining as Ariel.
The dads return to adventuring actual play as Disney Princesses; with Peter as the DM, Ollie joining as Briar Rose and a special guest appearance by Rachel the OrganizedDM!
Michael goes solo this episode discussing the new 2024 update to D&D rules and 5 things that have him excited to try it out.
The dads give a rundown on GenCon and advice on navigating cons overall. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads with Andy's kids Peter and Ollie pick up where they left off last episode. Briar Rose (Ollie), Rapunzel (Michael), and Belle (Andy) face off against Sir Yesnid and his minions. Plus a dad joke!
The dad continue to explore Disney Princesses in 5e this time joined by Andy's children and friends of the show; Peter and Ollie. See what happens when the princesses face certain horror!
The dads continue the Disney Princess battle! PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads face off with a whole new approach to character building tropes. This time PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist, part 2! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads discuss the wide variety of feats and single out 6 that are best for building flavor for your characters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Dads do a new face off this time competing to see who can build the most flavorful, and dangerous homebrew monsters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads cover what you need to play (and what you don't) as well as discussing IRL game resources and digital. Everything you need to get going and be inspired. Plus, a dad joke.
Michael is joined this week by Peter Davis and they face off with who can build the character most ready to smite their foes with holy vengeance! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads give some expert dadvice in the form of hot takes on the top things every beginner (and pro) should know about playing D&D. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads celebrate 2 years and 50 episodes of shenanigans with a classic face off on who can build the best (and most flavorful) Protector trope. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads start off the new year exploring 5 custom flavored spells and discuss how to lean into your characters unique qualities via spell names and descriptions. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads are on holiday so we picked out a build to help you slay the new year! This is consistently one of our most popular episodes and it has a dad joke!
The dads return to flavorful character builds, facing off on the sneakiest of them all...the infiltrator! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads bring back the Face-Off! This time bringing in our very best homebrew magic items to battle it out. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dad's give their recommendations for the best D&D (and gaming) gifts out there for the D&D nerds in your life. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Halloween Werewolf spooktacular!!! The dad's return to actual play with Stories from the Shattered Chasm...this time taking on our version of the Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai trope. The Battle of the Seven, part 2 sees Peter and Andy pulling a team together to defend the town of Silver Springs Gulch from the Moonfang Gang. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
At the end the crew discusses their decisions and the overall Battle as advice to players and DMs.
The dad's return to actual play with Stories from the Shattered Chasm...this time taking on our version of the Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai trope. The Battle of the Seven, part 1 sees Peter and Andy pulling a team together to defend the town of Silver Springs Gulch from the Moonfang Gang. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads give their hot take on how to handle spicy and unsavory issues at your D&D table. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Continuing our 'Stories from the Shattered Chasm' series of one-shots designed to help you learn how to play, the dads take on the most western of plots...a train heist. Peter joins again to lead Andy and Michael through a 2 part actual play with an after action review of our decisions and thoughts on what we did and why at the end of part 2.
Note: There is some light swearing in this episode
Continuing our 'Stories from the Shattered Chasm' series of one-shots designed to help you learn how to play, the dads take on the most western of plots...a train heist. Peter joins again to lead Andy and Michael through a 2 part actual play with an after action review of our decisions and thoughts on what we did and why at the end of part 2.
The dads build a straight up wizard and a fiery one at that. Learn the ins and outs of building the most flavorful fire wizard possible! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads face off, seeing who can build the most flavorful D&D character around the trope of the Revolutionary! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads use the character builds from throughout our history to engage in part 2 of our epic battle royale! A special guest DM joins the crew.
The dads use the character builds from throughout our history to engage in an epic battle royale! A special guest DM joins the crew.
This week the dads tackle how DM's can ensure their monsters feel and behave uniquely to drive fear into the hearts of your players, focusing on the undead. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads take a look at the recent unearthed arcana/one D&D playtest rules release, focusing on the weapons masteries, the fighter and the barbarian. They give their hot-take on what these changes tell us about the future of D&D! Plus, as always, a dad joke!
The dad's take on a character co-build, this time attending an anger management class with the ever-tasty barbarian! Plus, as always, a dad joke!!!
The Dad's interview Pete Albertson, founder of Void Knight Games and creator of Forgotten Depths, a cooperative tile based dungeon crawl game. We talk about playing RPGs with your children, the trials and tribulations of doing a kickstarter and what's in store for Forgotten Depths in 2023. Plus a Dad Joke...
The Dad's do a hot take on things you should consider for your first (or 100th) attempt at being a Game Master. Plus, a dad joke.
The dads discuss one of the more challenging homebrew items, the character sub-class. Andy interviews Michael on the ins and outs of creating a sub-class and they introduce a new sub-class, the College of Escapes bard! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads face off in a character build to make all your Hollywood dreams come true....the Martial Artist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dad's cover the strange OGL (open gaming license) mess within the TTRPG space from January and discuss what it means for DM's, Players and fans of Dungeons & Dragons. Plus, a dad joke (or two).
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our first combat walk-through. This week Andy and Michael take the party we assembled in parts 1-3 and take them into the super dangerous ground of level 1 combat. We show you how to approach combat basics like leveraging the action economy to win the day! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
Sound effects and background music brought to you by TabletopAudio.com
The Dads continue their D&D Dadvice Basics series for new players with our third how-to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a rogue character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our second how-to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a healer (cleric) character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dads double down on our Dadvice for new players with our first how- to. A primer on building a character. This week Andy and Michael build a tank (fighter) character with and eye towards showing you how to assemble a party and take them into the dungeon ready for action! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The dads talk about why making maps for D&D can be tons of fun and how to bring flavor to your map making. What tools are best and advice for players and DM's. Plus a dad joke.
The Dads discuss the ins and outs of creating content for publication with a short holiday buying guide for the D&D fanatics in your life. Plus, a dad joke!
Wizard of the Coast, continues to release play test material for the future of D&D (OneD&D). This episode, the Dads review and discuss the latest rule set around Expert Classes and continue the ongoing discussion of what this means for D&D now and in the future. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads face off this week for Halloween trying to build and scare each other into submission with the spookiest builds yet. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads return to building a character together...now taking on the assassin as they look to build a flavorful and effective take on consistent D&D trope. Plus....a dad joke!
The Dads talk about how to make the game simple, fun and successful for new players and kids. 5 simple ideas on how to make sure new folks fall in love with D&D as much as you. Plus, a dad joke.
The dads continue their conversation on the future of Dungeons and Dragons with a hot take following the One D&D announcement by Wizards of the Coast. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
The Dad's return to the beginning and face off again! This time building the noir classic trope - Femme Fatale! Plus, a dad joke...
The Dad's work together to celebrate 5,000 downloads! This time co-building the old school trope of the fighter-mage...otherwise known as the Gish. Plus, as always, a dad joke...
The Dads discuss how to build better encounters, how to amp up or dial down the threat to bedevil your players. Plus, a dad joke.
The Dads continue our lists of favorite flavor devices in 5E, this time turning our attention to the best feats for building flavor!
The Dads talk about all their favorite spells. Which are the most functional and which lead to the best flavor. Plus, a dad joke!
The Dad's quiz each other on basic core concepts that every new player should understand. Plus, a dad joke!
Andy and Michael face off in homebrew race builds for their Shattered Chasm campaign setting. Who brings home the flavor title this episode?
The Dad's discuss what it means to run One Shots in D&D. What are the best ways to set them up, how to ensure your players have fun and of course how to inject flavor.
The Dad's consider the release of 'Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse' , the upcoming 50th anniversary of D&D and what that holds for the future of the greatest TTRPG ever.
The dads face off in a character build of the king of tropes....the anti-hero. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
This week, Andy and Michael spend some time discussing the best classes for beginning players and how to help them have the best experience starting their D&D adventure. Tips and tricks for players and DM's, with a dad joke thrown in.
The dad's face off as DM's this week doing crimes with the staple of all great campaigns; the thieves guild.
Andy and Michael discuss how to bring new players and kids into the world of playing D&D. Tips, tricks and ideas about teaching people to play the world's greatest role-playing game.
This week the Dad's face off again...this time building on the trope of the cursed one. Who will bring home this week's title!
The Dadvantage, a D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play:Andy and Michael discuss their favorite homebrew rules for D&D. How to implement them at your table and how to ensure the best flavor possible.
**The Dadvantage the D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play:
Andy and Michael go head-to-head in a character build face-off based on the trope of a Fish Out of Water**. Tune in to hear who brings the most flavor to the battle and stick around for the dad joke.