Show Notes
This week we revisit the hidden differences between D&D 5e and 5.5e, review the Dungeon Masters live play "Play Along Pack", and Dael actually reads an Unearthed Arcana including the Barbarian Path of Lament, Monk Warrior of Venom, and Warlock Primordial Patron.
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Email your questions to [email protected]
Ben: @TheBenByrne Dael: @dailydael Todd: @ToddKenreck Shawn: @shawnmerwin
Editor: @jberrt
Topics: 00:00 - D&D 5.5e rules Quiz 14:39 - Do you like a one-shot? 23:10 - D&D live play "Play Along Pack" 38:53 - Unearthed Arcana: Villains 2 49:03 - Louis Zocchi passing 50:24 - D&D 6e on the horizon?
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