[Nother Realm][OC] One Year Making a Dungeons and Dragons Podcast – A Retrospective
Bruce, Will, and I set out on our adventure. Will’s musical collaborator, Ryan Springman, created a fantastic theme song for the show. We recorded five episodes and released the first three on August 15, 2022. Somehow, we hit the top 100 of Comedy - Fiction on Apple Podcasts. I still have no clue ho
We've been making the Nother Realm podcast for one whole year, so I decided to write my thoughts up for anyone looking to go on a similar adventure.
Thanks for asking! I used Inkarnate for this one. I've used Wonderdraft in the past, but I like the feel of this simulated hand-drawn map better.
[OC] Homebrew Campaign Map: Lyr and Its Surrounding Continents
This is the map of Lyr and its surrounding continents. The western subcontinent is the primary location for my current campaign, which is why it's more filled out with location names. This is actually one of two maps I use. The other is more detailed with names for mountain ranges, rivers, and other landmarks.
About the Campaign Setting:
The year is 1190 of the Age of Resonance. Our story begins in the western sub-continent of Lyr, which is currently ruled by the kingdom of Attoria in the north and the Exharkan Protectorate in the south. While these two powers have been enemies for centuries, starting on the continent of Cal’Atas, they are now in the first year of an uneasy truce. Both armies, however, still keep close watch over their shared border.
The people of Attoria come from all races and walks of life, and all are allowed to prosper under the rule of Queen Essylt “Hearthguard” Attore. However, many still remain wary of the Exharkan Protectorate to the south, as there are whispers of an end to the truce with the rulers of the golden city.
Across the kingdom, low hills and temperate forests allow for easy living, but there still remain many unexplored and dangerous regions within Attoria’s borders.
Shameless Self-Promotion:
If you'd like to learn more about the setting, I've got a lot more info, including culture and religion, here.
This campaign is chronicled in Nother Realm, a podcast that is available everywhere!
I really like Tsuro, but when I introduce it to people, they find it boring. I don’t get it! Yes, it’s simple, but you can really use some strategy to influence the board. Maybe my friends just don’t like when I roar at them as our pieces pass.
The artist is Tithi Luadthong (Grandfailure). Their art is available on many stock sites like Adobe Stock.
We release every other week, but I like to post maps, stories, and other homebrewed content instead of just saying, “Episode 538 is out now! Please listen to my stuff!”
I do think it’s important to be a member of a community instead of just using a community. So maybe there’s a criteria of interaction that comes along with self-promotion?
Sorry for jumping into the conversation so late, but what’s the feeling on podcasts? I have a very small one that I’m quite proud of, and I’d love to share it. I don’t think a post for every new episode release should be allowed, but I feel like an occasional post about milestones or information that others could use should be acceptable. In essence, posts intended to engage with everyone instead of just sell to them.