Roll For Initiative Podcast

22/08/2024

Check out the AD&D Video from yesterday going over the Bracers of Brachiation

⁠nD ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠nd ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ XP Value: 1000 GP Value: 10000The Bracers of Brachiation, an overlooked magic item in AD&D, allow wearers to...

20/08/2024

Today on the podcast I talk a little The about the Sweet Water potion. It purifies liquids, neutralizes poisons, and is a handy tool in AD&D, though often undervalued by players. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

The Sweet Water potion purifies liquids, neutralizes poisons, and is a handy tool in AD&D, though often undervalued by players

19/08/2024

let's talk about AD&D Illusionists today!

In this episode, I talk about how an Illusionist can be very valuable to the party and how they have some great spells at level 2 that will wreak some havoc on their f…

29/07/2024

AD&D Spells - Heat Metal - 2nd Level Druid Spell

week I go over a spell that most people try to use in different ways, the heat metal spell, but could the reverse be mor...

11/07/2024

AD&D Spells - Illusionary Script! https://youtu.be/YCt6L6TIRjQ?si=B-3QI7z12SeHSi2W

week I go over a spell that is often forgotten and its a blast to use in your campaign!This spell enables the illusionis...

26/06/2024

On Today's podcast, DM Will joins the show as we talk about Call of Cthulhu, the mindset of the game, the mechanics and more!

Today on the podcast, DM Will returns and we discuss the various editions of Call of Cthulhu, but mostly focus on the mechanics of 7th edition. We discuss the mindset of the gam…

12/06/2024

Yesterday, on Creature Feature Theater, we explored the deadly Yellow Musk Creeper and how it turns people into "zombies", check it out!

In today’s thrilling video episode, we look into the darkest corners of the Monster Manual to unearth two often-overlooked but incredibly lethal cre…

29/05/2024

On today's podcast, I discuss the spell "Armor" and how its changed over the editions.

On today’s podcast I decided to take a look at another spell, starting with its AD&D 1e roots, and see how its evolved since then. The Armor spell in AD&D is often m…

27/05/2024

In today's podcast, I talk about the Paladin ability of protection from evil and detect evil abilities. Are they both OP? Listen in and find out!

In this episode I got an email from LeroyD20 asking me about my thoughts about thoughts on the Paladins continuous protection from evil ability and if the “detect evil& #822…

24/05/2024

On this Podcast episode, Sal and Vince sit down and discuss a GM's Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-heroes characters and tropes.
The Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-Heroes https://youtu.be/VfH0Q7c2ejY?si=Ab0clcnSY550B_vS

this episode, Sal and Vince sit down and discuss a GM's Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-heroes characters and tropes.Web...

22/05/2024

On today's podcast, DM Will from Roll For Initiative's past joins me as we tackle some questions about missing players, VTTs and much more. Enjoy this mini reunion!

Listen in as Vince is joined by former co-host of Roll for Initiative, DM Will! The two kick off the show talking about conventions and then various topics that include how to …

09/05/2024

On today's podcast I received an email from Rebecca S, asking me what my favorite Dragon I like to use in my campaigns. So I went over my favorite Dragon and various things people forget when using dragons.

In today’s episode, I got an email from Rebecca S, asking what my favorite Dragon is to use when running a game. Rebecca didn’t mention an edition of D&D, so I…

07/05/2024

Today's episode was an episode that was recorded back in 2015 for RFI's Patrons at the time, it was supposed to be a "Schick" like podcast, with two DM's airing out their problems with players using fi****ms in the campaign.

Today’s episode was an episode that was recorded back in 2015 for RFI’s Patrons at the time, it was supposed to be a “Schick” like podcast…

02/05/2024

On today's podcast, I explore the process of identifying magical items, did we always do it wrong?

In the latest episode, I found myself engrossed in a conversation with a co-worker,about the process of identifying magical items. As we exchanged ideas and went back and forth, a question came to …

23/04/2024

Bonus episode today, discussing a really evil cursed item!

In today’s episode, I wanted to go over a cursed item and talk about ways you can use it in your campaign as an interesting plot device or story arc. p141 of …

18/04/2024

In today's episode I talk about incorporating ways to use Demons, specifically Dream Demons, like a Freddy Krueger type Demon in your game.

In today’s episode I talk about incorporating ways to use Demons, specifically Dream Demons, like a Freddy Krueger type Demon in your game. Tips and useful wa…

16/04/2024

In today's podcast episode, I flip open the AD&D Oriential Adventures and talk about the Gem of Wishes and how I used it in a campaign. https://theevildm.com/2024/04/edu-podcast-care-what-you-wish-for/

I am going to title this episode “Careful what you wish for..” as I open up the AD&D Oriental Adventures book and look at the Gem of Wishes on p 134. …

10/04/2024

In this episode I got another private message from my page, from a listener named Tom B. — Tom wanted to know if there were rules for attacks of opportunity in AD&D 1e? Well let&…

05/04/2024

Hey folks, DM Vince's Podcast has been back for a little while now and he asked we drop a message to everyone to let them know!

In today’s episode, I got an email from one of my listeners who is named Stephanie, who asked about designing custom deities for dungeons and dragons and how I go about doing it. Well here is the t…

11/02/2023

We are live!

This week, DM Vince, DM Nick, DM Matt and Player Jeff will be here talking about ways for a GM to take notes for his campaign, the analog way and digital way...

08/02/2023

The RFI crew reunited to discuss the SSI Gold Box AD&D Computer games over on The Evil DM Youtube channel. Here is a portion of that video. Subscribe to the Channel if you want to continue to hear us every Friday night, live at 7:10PM Eastern time.

The RFI crew reunited to discuss the SSI Gold Box AD&D Computer games over on The Evil DM Youtube channel. Here is a portion of that video. If you want to see the actual game play through head …

04/02/2023

Going Live in about 10 minutes!
Talking SSI AD&D Black & Gold box series, gaming in general and fun! https://www.youtube.com/live/tbH3VS0m7UI?feature=share

This week, DM Vince, DM Nick, DM Matt and Player Jeff will be here talking about the old SSI boxsets, and how they compare to the modules they mirrored, char...

30/01/2023

If you haven't click on the link and subscribe to DM Vince's channel to stay updated and join us for the live show this Friday at 7:10PM Eastern. You wanted us back, well here we are!

This week, DM Vince, DM Nick, DM Matt and Player Jeff will be here talking about the old SSI boxsets, and how they compare to the modules they mirrored, char...

28/01/2023

The band is back together! DM NICK, DM VINCE and DM MATT! All here live!

DM Nick will here again! I received an anonymous email from someone who claims to have gotten the final of the TSR Pesky Goblinz RPG by Justin LaNasa and TSR...

14/01/2023

We are live, DM Nick is here!

Talking good stuff and DM Nick's Here!

12/01/2023

DM Nick, making a guest appearance!

Talking good stuff and DM Nick's Here!

05/08/2021

Got a voicemail from The Goblin’s Henchmen, about the Max Number of Henchmen a character can have.. is it a perm number? or just at one time? Let’s explore!

04/08/2021

Just doing a quick update, and this is test for videos (Explained in the video itself) -- Talking about what's to come on this channel, a solo RPG I will be ...

03/08/2021

Flipping to page 35 of the book, I go over the starting gold you get and wonder why its like that as well as tell you the adjustments I’ve made for my campaigns.

27/07/2021

New episode!

 Got a page message from Darin, asking about Percentile attributes for intelligence and why Gary did not use it. Its an interesting question, one that we never came across in all the year…