Podcast

Fireball the Gazebo

Games, Hobbies, Leisure

Join the 8 Int Wizards as they discuss all things tabletop Role Playing Games, from funny stories to ways to improve and have more fun at the gaming table!

Episodes
74
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 25 min
On air since
2025
Latest episode
20 hours ago

Episodes

74 episodes, newest first

  1. D&D Homework That Makes You a BETTER PLAYER

    Season 2, Episode 44

    Show notes

    There are things we can do as players between sessions that make ALL the difference AND actually get us more engaged in our time at the table. Lets break down what you should be doing between sessions!

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
    Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg

    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 22 min
  2. The Scariest TTRPG Episode Imaginable

    Season 2, Episode 43

    Show notes

    How do we make actually scary TTRPG sessions? Lets dig into what really matters and how to pull it off!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 28 min
  3. Introducing Your Group to New TTRPG Systems

    Season 2, Episode 42

    Show notes

    Learning and Introducing your group to a new TTRPG System can be tricky, so how do you get them on board, and how do you make that first experience a great one? Let's talk through it!

    L.O.R.E. RPG Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antqgames/lore-tabletop-rpg?ref=discover_saved_projects&category_id=399

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 25 min
  4. The Largest D&D Survey Ever Had Shocking Results

    Season 2, Episode 41

    Show notes

    Questing Beast video: https://youtu.be/MOBulasoqdQ?is=HhopepRp2r3GotDr

    Our Simple Survey to Run for Your Group - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fwtbmibxmlek7jjfjhalk/Player_Persona_Finder_Paper_Survey.docx?rlkey=r2uw5o9e0osbr4ly52pfmy0fr&st=x0tbdp3t&dl=0

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 38 min
  5. Low vs High Magic - Which is Better in D&D?

    Season 2, Episode 40

    Show notes

    Its the most important part of your fantasy world - so why don't we spend enough time focused on it? And how can this make or break your fun as a player? Let's discuss the magic in your TTRPG world, and how to make it as epic as possible!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 24 min
  6. Bards: How to Fix D&D's Biggest Weirdos

    Season 2, Episode 39

    Show notes

    Bards have the potential to be the most amazing characters you'll ever play - so why have they been so grossly mishandled in recent games? And how do we fix them? Let's do it!

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
    Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg

    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 19 min
  7. How to Fix Multiclassing in D&D (and other RPGs)

    Season 2, Episode 38

    Show notes

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    Why does no one get multiclassing correct? What systems have gotten it closest in the history of RPGs? How do we learn from those and get it right for future games? PLEASE LISTEN TO US FOR 6E, WoTC!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 24 min
  8. Why We Quit D&D for Dragonbane

    Season 2, Episode 37

    Show notes

    We've been enamored with this game for awhile, and want to break down what excites us so much about it and why you should give Dragonbane a shot!

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
    Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg

    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026 #dragonbane

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    1 hr 36 min
  9. The D&D Magic No One Does Right

    Season 2, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Its the most iconic and indispensable type of magic in all of fantasy, so how do we all have such a problem with Illusion magic? Let's dig into what makes it so difficult, and how to make it really sing at the table!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 26 min
  10. How to Get into D&D's BEST Edition - 2E

    Season 2, Episode 35

    Show notes

    Wanna hear why 2nd Edition is so wonderful, and the tips you need to know to try it out for yourself? Well, you've come to the right place!

    2nd Edition Primer - https://nonweaponproficiency.blogspot.com/2025/08/2ePrimer.html

    2nd Edition Character Sheet - https://formspal.com/pdf-forms/other/add-character-sheet/

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 36 min
  11. You Need to Improve at D&D... Let Us Help

    Season 2, Episode 34

    Show notes

    Knowing HOW to play the game and IMPROVING your play at the table are two entirely different things. Each of us has a lifetime to grow, so don't waste that time! Let's discuss how you can grow as a D&D player - and how you can teach others at the table to do the same.

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 21 min
  12. The Weirdest Monsters in all of D&D...

    Season 2, Episode 33

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    Weird monsters are a key to the longevity of D&D, but what are the weirdest of the weird? Let's discuss the list of the tops!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 48 min
  13. Hot Takes for Best Monsters in all of D&D

    Season 2, Episode 32

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    What makes the best of the best monsters in TTRPGs? We break down what really matters, and what monsters top the list?

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 43 min
  14. Our GenCon RPG Experience Was WILD

    Season 2, Episode 31

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    We just got home from GenCon, and wow do we have a lot to discuss in the world of RPGs! From new games, awesome purchases, and big news, lets discuss our firsthand experience!

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
    Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg

    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #gencon #gencon2026

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    1 hr 30 min
  15. Make the Rogue Class Great Again

    Season 2, Episode 30

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    Try out World Anvil - http://worldanvil.com/?c=Fireball
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    Rogues... Thieves... Scoundrels... They have lost their way over the years, how can we bring them back? Let's define the essence of what makes a rogue, and talk through how to bring them back to their former glory!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc

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    1 hr 24 min
  16. Play D&D in your Favorite Movie or Show?!

    Season 2, Episode 29

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    We love the worlds and stories of our favorite movies, TV shows, and books. But what would it be like to play an RPG in any of these amazing settings? Lets talk about how you CAN!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc

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    1 hr 26 min
  17. The Best Campaign Setting No One Talks About

    Season 2, Episode 28

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    Planescape is one of the most fantastical, robust, and down right amazing campaign settings in the history of D&D. Let's walk through what makes it so unique and how you can jump right into playing in this amazing universe!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc #planescape

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    1 hr 47 min
  18. The Art of Being A Better D&D Player

    Season 2, Episode 27

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    What makes a good TTRPG player is straight forward and achievable by all players. So why do so many of us fall short? Let's break down what it really means to be a GOOD player, and how we can all work towards improving so we all have more fun at the table!

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    Jon's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCG7ErJtvi7Z4OiXSuAeKdZg
    Vince's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCgptSaRLvd1QH0SURdQNYgg

    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc

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    1 hr 25 min
  19. How Hand Holding Combat Ruined D&D

    Season 2, Episode 26

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    Combat has changed a LOT over the history of D&D, but have we buried the lead on what makes it fun and engaging? What is the true key to heroic moments, and have we what have we sacrificed at the alter of 'balance'?

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc

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    1 hr 25 min
  20. The Trickiest, yet BEST D&D Campaigns: Mysteries

    Season 2, Episode 25

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    Nothing gets a group of PCs more engaged than a riveting mystery. Can they get to the bottom of the nail biting story? And how do we get the most out of these experiences as players? Let's dive into how to run these kinds of games and make them the most memorable D&D experience you've every played!

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    #d&d #dungeonsanddragons #rpg #pathfinder #actualplay #daggerheart #swordworld #drawsteel #shadowdark #ruttigers #eberron #d&d2024 #5e #5e2024 #dungeonsanddragons5e #dungeonsanddragons2024 #dungeonsanddragons5.5e #ruttigers #dungeoncrawl #dcc

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    1 hr 10 min