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A podcast where we create and discuss homebrew content for tabletop roleplaying games, primarily Dungeons and Dragons 5e. Here, we try to expand on the options presented to us in the published material, to offer some guidance for aspiring storytellers trying to figure out how to make their big ideas become reality. Here, we stir the pot and lick the spoon. Logo art by David Sutherland - find him on Deviant Art: https://rb.gy/hqmjgo
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
A Deadly Harvest - Undercommon Taste Episode 133
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
This week, we continue our discussion of poisons in your TTRPG, specifically in D&D 5e. Join us as we talk about how to harvest and utilize poisons and toxins in your game (disclaimer: AND ONLY IN YOUR GAME).
Here's a link to the poison crafting guide by /u/J_Kim_ on Reddit: Crafting Poisons (Because It Doesn't Always Have to Suck)
The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle is now live on Itch! There are 125 items in the bundle, which starts at $10, and all profits go directly to the mental health awareness charity Take This (takethis.org, Twitter @TakeThisOrg). You can find the bundle here: https://itch.io/b/2256/solo-but-not-alone-4
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Hemlock and Nightshade - Undercommon Taste Episode 132
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
This week, we're talking about poisons in D&D. Join us as we discuss poisons through the editions, our complaints about how they've been implemented in 5th edition, and some ideas (and some hot takes) for ways to improve poison implementation in your games.
The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle is now live on Itch! There are 125 items in the bundle, which starts at $10, and all profits go directly to the mental health awareness charity Take This (takethis.org, Twitter @TakeThisOrg). You can find the bundle here: https://itch.io/b/2256/solo-but-not-alone-4
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Solo But Not Alone 4: An Interview with Cat - Undercommon Taste Episode 131
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
This week, we welcome special guest Cat to discuss the Solo But Not Alone 4 charity bundle on Itch. Join us as we talk about solo games, mental health, and seagulls.
The Solo But Not Alone 4 bundle is now live on Itch! There are 125 items in the bundle, which starts at $10, and all profits go directly to the mental health awareness charity Take This (takethis.org, Twitter @TakeThisOrg). You can find the bundle here: https://itch.io/b/2256/solo-but-not-alone-4
You can find Cat and her games at peachgardengames.com, or on Itch at peachgardengames.itch.io. She's on social media at @CatlingGun (Twitter) or on BlueSky @catlinggun.bsky.social.
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head - Undercommon Taste Episode 130
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
This week, we're shifting gears a bit to talk about one of our favorite video game franchises and the TTRPG spawned by it: Fallout! Join us as we discuss some of the mechanics of Fallout: the Roleplaying Game by Modiphius, some of the themes and elements that can make your game feel like a Fallout game, and an overview of the Atompunk genre as a whole.
As we mention in the intro, this is our last episode for 2023. Between holiday obligations and James's final exam schedule, we just don't have the time to plan, research, record, and edit another episode before the end of the year. We will be back on our regular biweekly schedule on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024.
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
’Tis the Season - Undercommon Taste Episode 129
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This week, we're talking about holidays and festivals! Join us as we discuss different types of holidays and how to build your own for your home game.
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Don’t Feed Them After Midnight - Undercommon Taste Episode 128
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
This week, we're talking about a Christmas movie with strong Halloween vibes: Gremlins! Join us as we discuss the creatures from the film, how we would translate them to the gaming table, and ALL OF THE SPOILERS for this 40+ year old movie.
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
It’s Alive! - Undercommon Taste Episode 127
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
This week, we're getting into the Halloween spirit talking about constructs! Join us as we discuss why you should use them, some examples of their use in popular media, and our thoughts on how to bring the iconic T-1000 from Terminator 2 to the gaming table.
Our friends over at Tabletop Journeys have fully funded The Traveler's Guide to Factions! Be sure to check it out before it's done, and help them hit some of their stretch goals. The Kickstarter ends on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, and can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/the-travelers-guide-to-factions
We're now on BlueSky! If you're also on the app, find us @undercommontaste and give us a follow!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This week, we welcome the cast of Tabletop Journeys back to the show to discuss their latest Kickstarter project, The Traveler's Guide to Factions. Join us as we talk about some of the factions presented in the book, along with the tools for players and storytellers alike.
You can find the Tabletop Journeys podcast through their website, ttjourneys.com, or on your podcatcher of choice. The Kickstarter is currently live, and will run through October 24th, 2023; you can find it here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/the-travelers-guide-to-factions
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
In Lieu of Magic - Undercommon Taste Episode 125
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
This week, we talk about mundane items in your fantasy settings. Join us as we talk about why you should utilize nonmagical items in your games, some ideas about how to implement them, and the worldbuilding implications for mundane items in your setting.
We are also happy to announce that we will be doing another livestream interview! Join us on Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 PM Eastern on our Twitch channel (twitch.tv/undercommontaste) as we talk with the crew at Tabletop Journeys about their new Kickstarter project, The Traveler's Guide to Factions. You can find Tabletop Journeys online at ttjourneys.com or on Twitter (@ttjourneys), and you can find the announcement page for their project here: kickstarter.com/projects/ttjourneys/the-travelers-guide-to-factions
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
No, Really, This is the Episode - Undercommon Taste Episode 124, pt. 2
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
See, I told you it would be coming out Saturday!
Join us as we reminisce about 3 years of Undercommon Taste, and take a few minutes to talk about a sometimes hot-button issue: Alignment.
Sorry about the delay. Life happened, and we just got off of our normal schedule. Next episode should be out on our normal Wednesday schedule. Merry Tarrasquemas, everyone!
Find links to all of our social media, episodes, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord via our Linktree: linktr.ee/undercommontaste
Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell.
Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.