Episodes
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
In our last episode of season 1, we're covering one of the creepiest monsters you can throw at your players: the Gibbering Mouther. This alien aberration will make your players Fight, Flight or Freeze when they hear the voices of absorbed victims and has the potential to kill a player with no hope of coming back. Sounds fun!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Today we're here to talk about Moonbeam, an atmospheric and powerful spell that Tricia absolutely did not use effectively for the longest time. Save yourself the heartache and learn with us!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
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Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Step up your combat game by learning what resistances, vulnerabilities, and immunities are and how to use them. They'll turn a simple monster into an intense battle with players working to figure out how to damage them.
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
This week's episode is all about Guards! They are arguably one of the most boring "monsters" in the MM, but we discuss how you can do a lot of worldbuildng in the way your setting uses guards.
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
If you want to run a Curse of Strahd campaign, do yourself a favor and listen to this episode about the spell Scrying to save yourself a retroactive headache!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
It took us years to keep this rule straight, despite it being in the first few pages of the Player's Handbook! It took this catchy phrase to nail it down: "Meets or beats." Listen today and make sure you're managing dice rolls correctly and consistently!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
"I hate this. This is my brain just literally turns off, reading the Player's Handbook."
Can you relate? The rules for maintaining spell concentration can be tedious, but we break it down for you in this week's episode of DM's Pocket Guide!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Perytons are the perfect low-level monster to throw at your party and genuinely freak them out! A bird with a humanoid shadow and a skull face with antlers, this creature will pursue a chosen victim until they've eaten their heart. Learn more about this monstrosity in today's episode!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
We finished up our conversation on combat actions other than attacking and casting by discussing Ready, Search, and Use Object.
Roar Cat makes a brief appearance in this episode. Roll a DC12 Perception check to see if you can find him!
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We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
In today's episode, we pull information from two different locations in the Player's Handbook to learn about all the advantages and rules involved in the Hide Action. Now I want to play a stealthy rogue and put them all to use!
Please like, review, and share to support DM’s Pocket Guide!
We’re Tricia and Rachel from Roar Cat Reads. If you would like to learn about a specific D&D rule or spell, send us a request at roarcatreads@gmail.com.
Transcripts of every episode are available!
If you want more rules, buy a copy of the Player’s Handbook!
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
Artwork by Haley Boros
DM’s Pocket Guide is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
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