
Fantasy Campground - A D&D Podcast
By Justin Mellor


That Devil May Care Attitude
Welcome Back Campers! In this weeks Around The Fire discussion, Lucas, Michael and Justin ride the river Styx and travel through the lower planes to take a look at Devils and Demons. Whether you are embracing the chaos of Demon lords or scheming contracts with high Devils, there's sure to be something you enjoy in this week's episode. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.
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Planes, Thanes, and Automatons
Welcome Back Campers! In this weeks How to Deal With This episode, Michael, Lucas, and Justin discuss the best ways to introduce and use Planer travel into your campaign. Do you have a Bard desperate to throw the entire party into the Plane of Ravnica? Or maybe a Cleric who wants the party to take up residency in the Astral Plane to be closer to his God. Whatever the reason, there's a way to implement it into your adventures. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.
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Takes On A Plane
Welcome Back Campers! In this weeks Around The Fire episode, Justin, Michael and Lucas grab some tuned magical forks and take off to discuss the planes of D&D. From the Ethereal to the Astral, down to the 9 Hells and the Shadow Realm, they offer to guide you through this extra dimensional journey. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.
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Stream: https://twitch.tv/FantasyCampground
Twitter: @FantasyCG
Instagram: @fantasycampground
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/fantasycampground

Mighty Polymorphin Power Rangers
Welcome Back Campers! Only the strangest survive In today's magically altered Character Creation Challenge. Michael throws down the gauntlet for Lucas and Justin to bring in a level 3 character who is under the effect of the True Polymorph spell. The very fabric of reality itself is being re-threaded as the group discusses the philosophy of self actualization. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Advanced Dungeon Master Tips for Novices
Welcome Back Campers! In today's episode Lucas, Justin and Michael have an Around The Fire discussion about running your own campaign. From leaving story hooks in taverns, to the trials and tribulations of competing adventuring groups, they discuss what you'll need to to keep those players coming back to your table week after week. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

I Am Jacks Unending Rage
Welcome Back Campers! In today's episode Justin, Michael and Lucas dive into another Class Breakdown with, The Barbarian. This tanky frontline fighter straddles the line between skilled warrior and loose cannon. Always a fun class to play, the highest hit points in the game mean you're in the fray going hit for hit against whatever the DM throws at the group. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Steel-Cut Oaths
Welcome Back Campers! In today's episode Michael , Lucas and Justin dive back into another Class Breakdown. Paladins, what are they? Can they be more than an illiterate Cleric? Turns out, YES! From Ancients to Vengeance and all Oaths in between, the gang takes a deep dive on everyone's favorite Holy Warrior. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Baby Got Back(ground)!
Welcome Back Campers! In today's episode the gang discusses an often overlooked aspect of character creation, the background. Justin, Lucas and Michael give an in depth analysis of what backgrounds are used for, and offer insights into their own characters backgrounds. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Story Maketh the Man... or Woman... or Character
Welcome Back Campers! In todays Around The Fire episode, Michael, Justin, and Lucas discuss the steps they take when creating a memorable character for a campaign setting. Whether it's mirroring a modern super hero architype, or praying to the RNGesus of dice rolls, the gang peels back the curtain on what steps they take to create the characters you love to hate. Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Hans, Are We The Baddies?
Welcome Back Campers! In todays Around The Fire episode Lucas, Michael and Justin discuss what it takes to be the Villain in the campaign. Whether you're trying to kidnap the local farmers kids as a raving band of Goblins, to convincing a cult to murder all the farmers kids so you have enough blood to power your intergalactic blood-ship. We have all your evil motivational needs! Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

What In The Reincarnation
Welcome Back Campers! In todays episode, Justin takes the lead for another dive into The Depths Of The Library! Can you guess where babies come from within the D&D universe? Did you guess a half demon dragon that is eating new souls to keep from having a heart attack? if so, seek therapy, but also correct! Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Tragedy = Comedy - Time
Welcome Back Campers! Todays episode is another Character Creation Challenge of the Week! Michael and Justin will have their creative talents put to the test. Lucas, fresh off the heels from his high-flying win a few weeks ago, has thrown down the challenge gauntlet. Who can create the best character without having them come from a tragic backstory? Like what you hear? Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

The One Where We Came Back
Welcome Back Campers! In this weeks episode Michael, Justin, and Lucas discus how to breath life into your homebrew campaign setting. Are you keeping your players stuck in the tiny one horse town out of fear of creating a fleshed out living world? Listen to this episode and have your campaign bristling with vibrant horror/happiness. Like what you hear? Don't forget you can watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/FantasyCampground and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Bartenders and Bad Accents
Welcome back Campers! This weeks episode is not about you! in fact, it's about everyone EXCEPT you. The gang takes a deep dive into NPC's or Non Player Characters. From the loveable bartender to the red herring cult leader, we look at what it takes to make memorable characters for your campaign. Watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

From The Depths Of The Library- Devil Dealings
Welcome back Campers! Watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

s2e14- CCC- Mordenkainen's Flight Simulator
Welcome Back Campers! Watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5 year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow the Fantasy Campground on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

s2e13- HTDWT Imagine Dragons!
Welcome Back Campers! Watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5 year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow the Fantasy Campground on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

s2e11- AtF- Druids 2: When Nature Calls
Welcome Back Campers! The gang goes back to the woods for the finale of their Druid class breakdown. Michael, Lucas and Justin take a closer look at the newest Druid subclasses added in for Xanathar's and Tasha's. Which Circle will Lucas like the most? Why does Justin despise the Circle of Starlight so much?? For all these answers and more, grab a steeping hot mug of mushroom tea, phone up your local Astrologist, and summon up your spirit animal because its time for another episode of... Fantasy Campground. Don't forget to drop by www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators every Monday night around 7pm central to see the now 4+ year campaign, and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for all the latest news and announcements.

s2e10- CCC- Nature vs. Nature
Welcome Back Campers! This might be how Sharknados form. Justin and Lucas square off in the great outdoors as they bring their best Woodlands Wizards to battle it out in this weeks edition of Character Creation Challenge. Druids are the classic nature classes and the gang are here to help you see the forest through the trees when it comes to creating memorable player characters for your home campaign. So don't forget to water that houseplant, grill up those veggie-burgers, and lecture all your friends about the benefits of being a Vegan because its time for another episode of... Fantasy Campground. Don't forget to catch all the latest Shillelagh Shenanigans over on our weekly live game at www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for all the latest news and announcements.

s2e9- AtF- I Speak for the Trees
Welcome back Campers! The gang is back with another class breakdown, multi book, double header episode. This week Justin, Michael and Lucas discuss everyone's favorite fern friend... the Druid! From keeping the elements in perfect balance to calming down that rabid wolverine, Druids can do it all and our hosts will give you all the dirt on how you can bring the best version of these woodland wizards to your table. So pop a handful of Goodberries, Transport Via Plants to a Druid Grove and get ready to tame the Wrath of Nature because it's time for another amazing adventure in the... Fantasy Campground! Don't forget, you can follow the entire groups adventure in their weekly D&D campaign every Monday night around 7pm central at www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators and for all things podcast related follow us on twitch @FantasyCG

s2e8- HTDWT- I Saw It On 'Stranger Things'
Welcome Back Campers! This week the gang breaks down how to deal with being a new kid at the school of D&D. Michael, Justin and Lucas layout the terms, the stats, and the skills you never knew you needed to survive those first few sessions. So grab a seat at the popular kids table, punch the biggest badest guy in the face, and tell everyone you have a super hot girlfriend who lives in Canada, because its time for another episode of... Fantasy Campgrounds! Don't forhet to catch all the hilarious action on the now 4+ year campaign over at www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for all upcoming news.

s2e7- ATF- Breaking the RAW
Welcome back Campers! In todays episode of Around The Fire, the gang discusses the finer points of rule breaking. Lucas, Michael and Justin discuss when and where to ditch the boring rules and instead opt in to the "Rule of Cool". So front flip over those Owl Bears, parkour through that erupting volcano, and fight that Displacer Beast blindfolded with a hand tied behind your back, because its time for another trip to... Fantasy Campgrounds. Don't forget to watch our livestream 4+ year campaign every Monday 7pm-ish on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow the conversation online on twitter @FantasyCG

s2e6- HTDWT- Like Herding Cats
Welcome Back Campers! In todays episode of How To Deal With This, the gang discusses better PC (Player Character) involvement. Does your game suffer from spotlight hogs, or meekish molerats? Do you find it annoying that the rest of your party frowns at you stealing all the loot and murdering the town guard? Well you've come to the right place to bring your campaign to the next level of collaboration! Justin, Lucas and Michael take a step back from the table and discuss better ways to better the group. So set aside those unsent angry letters, practice those positive affirmations in the mirror, and trust-fall your way into this weeks game improving based breakdown of... The Fantasy Campgrounds. Don't forget to catch our weekly livestream campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for news and updates.

s2e5- CCC- Godsmack
Welcome back Campers! In todays Holier-Than-Tho Character Creation Challenge, Lucas has thrown the Holy Grail down for Justin and Michael to immaculately concept their very best version of a lvl 3 Cleric. Hope you packed some Golden Plates, and a Seer Stone, because this Hajj won't end until someone reaches Heavens Gate and is declared Bodhi. Don't forget to catch the gang every Monday night 7ish central on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow the podcast on twitter @FantasyCG for all updates, news and announcements.

s2e4- ATF - Wu-Tang Is For The Children
Welcome back Campers! The gang is back with another Around The Fire class breakdown. This week Justin, Lucas and Michael take a deep dive into the Monastic Mayhem Martialist known as The Monk. From projecting astral body parts to waiting a month for the opponent to die, they go over it all in this punched up martial arts episode. So align your chakras, meditate to a higher plane of existence, and chug that glass of Kampuchea, because its time for... The Fantasy Campground. Don't forget to catch our 4 year long D&D campaign live stream on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators every Monday night around 7pm central, and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG

s2ep3- How To Deal With This- You Ain't Never Had A Friend Like Me
HTDWT is Back in Season 2! Welcome back to the campground. This episode is all about Genies. What are they in D&D? Where does one find them? And most importantly, How Do You Deal with a Genie? Justin, Lucas and Michael brave the elemental planes to bring you everything you ever wanted to know about these mystical mayhem makers. So throw that monkeys paw away, and get ready to have all the phenomenal cosmic POWER without the itty bitty living space, on another great episode of Fantasy Campground. Don't forget to catch the gang LIVE every Monday night 6:30ish Central on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow the podcast on twitter @FantasyCG

Character Creation Challenge s2ep2- Meade for my Horses
Welcome back Campers! My Kingdom for a Horse! It's all about mounted combat in this weeks CCC. Lucas and Michael bring their best Cavalier Fighter to hold the line and ferociously charge to victory. They might both be born to the saddle, but only one will have the warding maneuver to vigilantly defend their winners circle. Don't forget to catch all the gang every Monday night 5:30 MOUNTain time on www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for news, updates and future topics.

Ep1- Around The Fire - Flight or Fight(er)
Welcome to season 2 Campers! We learned a lot in our first 13 episodes and have tweaked the format a bit going into our second run. Gone are the massive 2hr, multi-segment episodes (mostly). Now we are making each segment its OWN podcast! That way if you want to go back and hear a particular CCC or HTDWT, you can easily find your favorite content. With that in mind, todays episode is a renaming of our "Round Table" discussions into Around The Fire (AtF). Today, Justin, Lucas, and Michael continue their class breakdowns with The Fighter. Don't forget to follow all the shenanigans every Monday night at 6:30central on www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators and follow all news and announcements on our official twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 13- Punxsutawney Phylactery
Good morning Campers! Ever get that feeling of deja vu? We just can't stop talking about the king of arcane, The Wizard. All good things come to an end, and god willing, so will the discussion of this class. This is the 3rd part of our deep dive into Wizard and we close it out with a 9th level Necrotic Fireball of a bang! Justin, Lucas and Michael FINALLY wrap up Wizards with talking about Xanathar's and Tasha's amazing additions to the Arcane Traditions. Lucas and Justin put their magical chops to the test when they see who brings the best battling Bladesinger in this weeks Character Creator Challenge. Then, we hope you missed HTDWT as much as we have, because it's back, baby! The gang finally does good on their promise, and shows you how to craft your very own Phylactery so you can push out doing chores for the next century or two. Lichdom never sounded so good. So put away that Globe of Invulnerability, Dimension Door somewhere comfy, and use your Finger of Death to hit play on another episode of.... Fantasy Campground! Don't forget to catch the weekly D&D session on www.twitch.tv\TheNegotiators and follow us on twitter @FantasyCG for all our updates. Ever get that feeling of deja vu?

Episode 12- Fantastic Spells and Where to Find Them
Welcome Back Campers! Today is the next installment in our continuing discussion of quite possibly the most complicated class in D&D 5e. Wizards. The class so nice we had to cover it twice. Last week the gang talked overview, but now its down to the nitty gritty. Lucas, Michael and Justin take the deepest of dives into each school of magic and its specific Arcane Tradition inside the Wizard class. Also, Justin and Michael rage against the machine in this weeks Character Creation Challenge when they see who makes the best Gnome Barbarian. And I swear one day we will actually get to HTDWT- Lich..... but that day is NOT today. So conjure yourself a seat, transmute a libation, and let us enchant you with another great episode of Fantasy Campgrounds! Don't forget to catch Michael, Lucas and Justin in their now 4 year long campaign every Monday night at 630 central on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and remember to follow the podcast on twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 11- I Put on My Robe and Wizard Hat
Welcome back Campers! We hope you're ready for part 1 of Fantasy Campgrounds first ever MULTI-PART EXTRAVAGANZA!! The gang continues their deep dive into all 5e classes with the arcane grandaddy of them all... Wizard! There's just too much Magic Missile to fit into one component pouch so Michael, Lucas, and Justin decide to break it up over the next few episodes. Also, Michael and Lucas keep it cast-y when they bring Sorcerers to the front line in this weeks Character Creation Challenge. So Presitdigitate some drinks, Spider Climb into a nice chair and get ready to Feather Fall into another great episode of Fantasy Campground! Don't forget you can catch our weekly live stream every Monday night at www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and follow us on Twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 10- I Am Very Very Sneaky, Sir
Welcome back Campers! Hide your kids, hide your wife, and hide your husbands 'cause they're going to need that extra sneak attack damage when the gang discusses all things Rogue in this weeks class breakdown round table. Michael and Justin each have high hopes for their low level 5, blank slate, anything goes Character Creation Challenge. While Lucas Uncanny Dodges his way through Disintegration Rays and Anti-magic Cones for all things Beholder in the HTDWT breakdown. Don't forget, you can catch the live stream every Monday night on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and follow us on Twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 9- The Lone Rangers
Good afternoon and Happy New Year Campers!! The crew is back after an extended holiday vacation, full of week old turkey and ready to heat up the never ending leftovers with a side of D&D gravy. The crew continues the class breakdown with everyones favorite worst class.... the Ranger. Lucas and Justin have a Win-Lose-or Drow in this weeks special Underdark edition of Character Creation Challenge. Then the gang rolls on madness tables and gets a little to close to that Ancient Red Dragon to discuss Lair Actions in this weeks HTDWT. 2021 is starting out great here in the Campgrounds, and don't forget to catch the weekly adventure on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators every Monday night and follow us on Twitter @FantasyCG.

Episode 8- Patrons Just Don't Understand
Good afternoon Campers! Welcome back to the campgrounds. We have another great episode locked in this week. The gang starts off their Class breakdowns with everyones favorite Emo Kid, The Warlock. Michael and Lucas don their deerstalkers and battle it out in this weeks Character Concept of the Week. Then everyone takes a real deep deep deep dive into this weeks HTDWT to discuss Underdark Encounters. Cast your darkvison spells, put on your best black leather trench coat and settle on in for another great episode! Don't forget to catch the entire gang every Monday night on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and follow us on Twitter @FantasyCG.

Episode 7- Magical Mystery Tour
Good afternoon Campers! This weeks episode gets into the nitty gritty of Spell selection! The gang gives their hot take on how to chose the right Fireball for the job. Justin and Lucas ascend into Godhood to battle it out in this weeks Character Creation Challenge. While Michael explains just how difficult it is to get a group of players to take a hint about that dead body in the tavern. Don't forget to tune in LIVE every Monday 7:00pm central on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and follow our new twitter account @FantasyCG. Hope you enjoy the show!

Episode 6- Dreaming of Sentient Teeth
Good afternoon Campers! Todays the day, Tashas Cauldron of Everything has been officially released! The gang picks and chooses their favorites from the newest compendium from WotC. Justin and Michael bring double trouble as they battle it out in this weeks Character Creation of the Week.. And for the first time, we have a special guest to help discuss what happens outside the game with the do's and don'ts for running a smooth D&D game. Don't forget to tune in every week to see the game live at www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and follow the podcast on twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 5 - Thunderdome and Circus Tents
Welcome back Campers! In this weeks episode the gang collectively realize they don't know what CR rating actually means. They try and solve the age old debate of which is better, XP or Milestone leveling, and they present the first winner in the Character Creation Challenge!! Sit back, relax, and enjoy this weeks episode. Don't forget you can watch the gangs weekly game live every Monday at 7pm central on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow us on Twitter @FantasyCG

Episode 4 - Spooky 2: The Bride of Spookenstein
Welcome Back Campers!! In this weeks episode the crew takes a double dip portion from the witches brew and dives deeper into the reason for the season. Character creation Challenge takes on a more competitive spin. And they roll a nat 20 on Investigation as they look at what makes skill checks so freaking amazing. So grab your favorite beverage, roll a perception check and listen in to another great episode of Fantasy Campground. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly episodes, follow the NEW Twitter @FantasyCG, and check out the livestream every Monday at 7pm central on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators.

Episode 3- Lets Get Spooky!
Greetings campers! This week on Fantasy Campground the gang gets into the Halloween spirit and takes a deep dive into Curse of Strahd. We introduce 2 new segments centered around this spooky module so turn out the lights and grab a flashlight because this weeks episode is filled with all things Barovia. Don't forget to catch our livestream every week on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes.

Episode 2 - Character Creation, Donald Trunk the Loxodon
Welcome back Campers! In todays episode the crew takes a deep dive into character creation and all the pitfalls that go along with it. Michael talks about his "Adventure league" days while Lucas laments over his horrible propensity for basic Human Paladin and all the choices that go along with creating a character for a campaign. Dont forget you can catch our weekly game live Mondays @7:00pm central on www.twitch.tv/thenegotiators , New episodes of Fantasy Campground every weekend. Thanks for listening!
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Stream: https://twitch.tv/FantasyCampground
Twitter: @FantasyCG
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