The Dadvantage
Welcome to The Dadvantage the D&D show where a couple of old school dads embrace new school play: …with a few dad jokes thrown in. Dungeons and Dragons tips and tricks for players, dungeon masters, new players, experienced players, parents and kids. Character build face-offs - General & Homebrew rule discussion - Class optimizations & build conversation - How to lead with flavor and story - Dad Jokes
Episodes
69 episodes
The Halloween Episode - The Crow Remixed - part 1: The Dadvantage E68
The dad's are joined by the Crit Eating Grin crew to rock Halloween with a small 3 part actual play arc inspired by the 1994 Brandon Lee classic 'the Crow'. We are also exploring our fist foray into the new 2024 ruleset!!! Join us for all the s...
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1:04:02
The Princess Party - Part 5: The Dadvantage E67
The Party Finale! Can the princesses defeat Maleficent and her hag coven? Find out in the final episode of the Princess Party. With special guest Rachel the Organized DM.
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53:31
The Princess Party - Part 4: The Dadvantage E66
Once again...we dive into the world of Disney Princesses in eldritch horror with episode 4. Peter joins again as our DM, Ollie as Briar Rose, Andy as Belle, Michael as Rapunzel and special Rachel, the Organized DM, joining as Ariel.
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48:03
The Princess Party - Part 3: The Dadvantage E65
The dads return to adventuring actual play as Disney Princesses; with Peter as the DM, Ollie joining as Briar Rose and a special guest appearance by Rachel the OrganizedDM!
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1:08:02
5 Exciting Changes to D&D in the new 2024 rules update: The Dadvantage E64
Michael goes solo this episode discussing the new 2024 update to D&D rules and 5 things that have him excited to try it out.
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23:18
GenCon and navigating Cons: The Dadvantage E63
The dads give a rundown on GenCon and advice on navigating cons overall. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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34:30
The Princess Party - Part 2: The Dadvantage E62
The dads with Andy's kids Peter and Ollie pick up where they left off last episode. Briar Rose (Ollie), Rapunzel (Michael), and Belle (Andy) face off against Sir Yesnid and his minions. Plus a dad joke!
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1:10:36
The Princess Party - Part 1: The Dadvantage E61
The dad continue to explore Disney Princesses in 5e this time joined by Andy's children and friends of the show; Peter and Ollie. See what happens when the princesses face certain horror!
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1:11:34
Character Build Face-Off - Disney Princesses, part 2: The Dadvantage E60
The dads continue the Disney Princess battle! PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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Character Build Face-Off - Disney Princesses, part 1: The Dadvantage E59
The dads face off with a whole new approach to character building tropes. This time PvP (princess V princess) style. Who will wear the crown? Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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28:47
The Train Heist One Shot - part 2: The Dadvantage E58 - Summer Repeat
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist, part 2! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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58:21
The Train Heist One Shot - part 1: The Dadvantage E57 - Summer Repeat
We are on summer break but have brought back one of our most popular episodes! The Train Heist! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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1:25:04
The Best Feats for Building Flavor: The Dadvantage E56
The dads discuss the wide variety of feats and single out 6 that are best for building flavor for your characters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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33:22
Homebrew Monster Build Face Off: The Dadvantage E55
Dads do a new face off this time competing to see who can build the most flavorful, and dangerous homebrew monsters. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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44:02
Resources for New Players and DM's: The Dadvantage E54
The dads cover what you need to play (and what you don't) as well as discussing IRL game resources and digital. Everything you need to get going and be inspired. Plus, a dad joke.
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44:02
Character Co-Build - 'The Pirate': The Dadvantage E53
The dads celebrate March 14th (3.14) with a special Pi-rate build. Plus 2 dad jokes!
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1:01:40
Character Build Face-Off - The Holy Avenger: The Dadvantage E52
Michael is joined this week by Peter Davis and they face off with who can build the character most ready to smite their foes with holy vengeance! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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43:09
Hot Take: Top 10 tips for beginners (and pros!): The Dadvantage E51
The dads give some expert dadvice in the form of hot takes on the top things every beginner (and pro) should know about playing D&D. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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35:38
Character Build Face-Off - The Protector: The Dadvantage E50
The dads celebrate 2 years and 50 episodes of shenanigans with a classic face off on who can build the best (and most flavorful) Protector trope. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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32:26
How to customize your spells for flavor: The Dadvantage E49
The dads start off the new year exploring 5 custom flavored spells and discuss how to lean into your characters unique qualities via spell names and descriptions. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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34:06
Character Co-Build - 'the Assassin' - The Dadvantage Holiday Repeat
The dads are on holiday so we picked out a build to help you slay the new year! This is consistently one of our most popular episodes and it has a dad joke!
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1:18:56
Character Build Face-Off - The Infiltrator: The Dadvantage E48
The dads return to flavorful character builds, facing off on the sneakiest of them all...the infiltrator! Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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41:35
Homebrew Magic Item Face-off: The Dadvantage E47
The dads bring back the Face-Off! This time bringing in our very best homebrew magic items to battle it out. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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30:45
A D&D Holiday Gift Guide: The Dadvantage E46
The dad's give their recommendations for the best D&D (and gaming) gifts out there for the D&D nerds in your life. Plus, as always, a dad joke.
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The Battle of the Seven - Part 2: The Dadvantage E45
Halloween Werewolf spooktacular!!! The dad's return to actual play with Stories from the Shattered Chasm...this time taking on our version of the Magnificent Seven/Seven Samurai trope. The Battle of the Seven, part 2 sees Peter and Andy pulling...
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