The Story Crafters

The Story Crafters

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Episode 12: Do monsters have a moral compass?

Gather ‘round the fire, traveler—Episode 12 is here. Jeff, Nicole, and Jared settle in after a long trek to swap stories, share some laughs, and catch up on where their journeys have taken them lately. Jared unrolls an ancient scroll and brings the lore with a deep dive into the cold-blooded culture of Lizardfolk. Then, the party ponders a big question over crackling flames and clinking mugs: do D&D monsters have a moral compass, or are they just creatures of chaos? Pull up a seat and join the conversation—it’s story time. Jared’s current D&D campaign that he is in as a player with Theater Geeks https://www.instagram.com/theatergdws/ Journey to Ragnarok module https://manaprojectstudio.com/store/product/journey-to-ragnarok-adventure-and-setting-2024-deluxe-edition/

Episode 11 with special guess "Jumpin' Jax Tavern"!

On this very special episode of The Story Crafters, the gang talks with their first-ever guest! Jumpin' Jax Tavern! Join them as they talk all the things, how Mikaela is always right, and Kats very excited way of coming up with the idea for Jumpin' Jax Tavern. It's crazy. It's exciting. It's time to sit by the fire and revel in stories. Ever wish your room smelled like a moonlit glade, a wizard’s library, or a dragon’s hoard? With Firelight Fables Candle Co., it can. These hand-crafted, fantasy-inspired candles don’t just smell amazing—they tell a story. Whether you’re prepping for game night or curling up with your favorite book, Firelight Fables brings the realm of imagination to your senses. Light the wick. Enter the world. Explore the collection at firelightfables.com and use code STORYCRAFTERS for 15% off your order.

Episode X: Ask us anything!

Welcome adventurers! To mark ten episodes of The Story Crafters Jeff, Nicole, Charlie and Jared answer YOUR questions. So get a beverage, get comfortable and enjoy the conversation. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. This has been such a wild ride and it's only ten episodes! We cannot wait to see how the future unfolds! We love you and thank you for being part of this great community! - The Story Crafters

Episode XIIII: Player deaths!

🎲 Welcome Adventurers! Join Jeff, Jared, Nicole, and Charlie as they dive into another episode packed with tabletop tales, hobby updates, and plenty of laughs! This week, Jeff unpacks the rich lore of the legendary Deck of Many Things—its origins, infamous moments, and how it can reshape a campaign in an instant. Whether you're a DM looking for inspiration or a player daring to draw, you won’t want to miss this deep dive. Plus, the crew shares all their thoughts and feelings about player deaths at the table. How they handle it, what they do about it, and... little unicorns that give healing kisses? 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode! Show notes: Nicole’s GIVEAWAY & secret code for 10 extra entries: 16C5YF https://gleam.io/L9bmz/tales-of-aetheria-launch-giveaway Crooked hollow tees https://www.instagram.com/crookedhollow Glass ace of gnomes https://www.instagram.com/aceofgnomes/ Links for Decks of Many Things https://hitpointpress.com/products/the-deck-of-many-things?gc_id=20553848117&g_special_campaign=true&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACqiQlIbS6YIi4LwACA6R4qysCqiz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_dbABhC5ARIsAAh2Z-RrKBtzfVieKUVcU0C55Twwv43zSdmuorFYccwaJLdC8o5vvhBZpOwaAtEcEALw_wcB #deckofmanythings #dnd #ttrpg #storycrafters #lore #dungeonsanddragons #tabletopgames #hobbypodcast

Episode VIII: Our favorite 3rd Party content

Hello there adventurer! You're just in time to hear from The Story Crafters as they regail about their favorite 3rd party content. Won't you join them in their fireside chat? Thirdwatchdice on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thirdwatchdice/ Nicole’s book kickstarter pre-launch pledges & info https://mailchi.mp/2ccbcbb90571/kickstarter-prelaunch-pledges Kobold press - the tome of beasts vol 1 https://koboldpress.com/ Hero Kids by Hero Forge Games https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/106605/hero-kids-fantasy-rpg A Most Potent Brew one-shot by Richard Jensen Parks https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/186488/a-most-potent-brew-a-basic-rules-adventure Kingdom of Kashanar https://keshanar.com/ Heroes of Evermore An Unlikely Gathering book https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Evermore-Part-Unlikely-Gathering/dp/B0C9SNKDQN Nuked https://www.nukedrpg.com/ The Weathered Dragon Press School of Vituperation https://www.theweathereddragon.com/publishing

Episode VII: Our least favorite D&D characters

Hello there, traveler! You look weary. Why don't you sit and take a load off while Jared, Nicole, Charlie and Jeff share their least favorite D&D characters they have made! Charlie tells of his adventures at Garycon and much much more! So get comfy as The Story Crafters take you on another fireside chat. All the things! Check out Garycon at https://garycon.com/ The Weathered Dragon gaming tables https://www.theweathereddragon.com/ The Dungeon Artist Norse Foundry www.norsefoundry.com Goshen & Dragons https://goshenanddragons.com/ Jared and Jeff's airbrush kit https://a.co/d/1m6KWcm

Episode VI: D&D Beyond!

Aye there adventurere, why don't you take a seat. Jeff, Jared, Nicole, and Charlie dive into the world of D&D Beyond! they're talking about how they use it to manage their games, create characters, and streamline their sessions. Is it a game-changer or just a helpful tool? they’ll share their opinions, discuss its pros and cons, and give you their honest take on whether it enhances or hinders the classic D&D experience. Tune in and join the conversation—what’s your take on D&D Beyond? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to check out the Weathered Dragon Inn! https://www.theweathereddragon.com/ Get Nicole’s Kids Character Sheet & subscribe to the GMM newsletter http://eepurl.com/iSl-Eo D&D live show & D&D games that Jared is one of the DMs for at Goshen & Dragons https://goshenanddragons.com/ (Nothern Indiana) D&D Waterdeep Dragon Heist from WoTC https://a.co/d/gsOAfVs 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell to stay updated with all our episodes! #DND #DNDPodcast #StoryCrafters #DnDBeyond #TabletopRPG

Episode V: GMing for mixed experienced players

Gather 'round weary traveler! Won't you sit by the fire and listen to The Story Crafters? This time Jared, Charlie, Nicole and Jeff talk about how they handle different player experience levels at the table. Check out not-so-mini minis!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_so_miniatures/ Etsy Page: NotSoMiniatures - Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/notsominiatures/?etsrc=sdt&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaGxWl6fCVIMyskln-ks5xeDzoSi50mlumcqyPTEbEcguTSBGRuEBy7a5w_aem_0NIjwRuEwOPZYQj_zLwEkQ Cons Charlie is going to - Gary Con & Awesome ConGary Con - March 20th -23rd, 2025Gary Con – Celebrating A Life Well-Played https://garycon.com/ AwesomeCon - April 4th - 6th, 2025Awesome Con - Washington DC's Comic Con! https://awesome-con.com/ Our Sponsor: Firelight Fables Candle Company 15% off code STORYCRAFTERS www.firelightfables.com/ Nicole’s Guest Appearance on the “SideQuests!” Podcast: “Rolling Dice with the Next Generation with Gamemaster Mom” https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Jg7xJXfuTAdYitIIlG4ng?si=33e5bcd6874c4f15

Episode IV: GM burn out

Episode IV: GM Burn Out Gather ‘round the campfire as we get into the nitty gritty of GM burn out. Join Jeff, Nicole, Jared and Charlie as they give examples of when they experienced GM burn out and how they handle it themselves. We hope to see you at the campfire! Get Nicole’s Kids Character Sheet & subscribe to the GMM newsletterhttp://eepurl.com/iSl-Eo Check out our sponsor, Firelight Fables Candle Company 15% off code STORYCRAFTERS www.firelightfables.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheStoryCraftersShow

Episode III: D&D settings!

Episode III: Our favorite D&D settings! Gather ‘round the campfire as we dive into the atmosphere's and feeling of D&D—our favorite setting! Join Jeff, Nicole, Jared and Charlie as they banter on about what is cool, where it is, and why! We hope to see you at the campfire! Charlie’s entrepreneur competition info: vote for free once per day at https://entrepreneurofimpact.org/2025/charles-richard-krauser The Kids Table Season 2 Episode 1 YouTube.com/TheKidsTableDnD Get Nicole’s Kids Character Sheet & subscribe to the GMM newsletterhttp://eepurl.com/iSl-Eo

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