Chris and Jeremy talk cursed items, and roll up a few of their own using the Tome of Adventure Design. Plus, a look at World Wide Wrestling on Kickstarter, scary gaming moments, and a round of listener feedback.                                                               @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:26 Listener Feedback 07:14 Question of the Week 09:21 World Wide Wrestling 13:10 Tricks and Treats: Cursed Items  30:38 Wrap Links: World Wide Wrestling: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ndpaoletta/world-wide-wrestling-2e-repackaged Tome of Adventure Design: https://www.mythmeregames.com/products/tome-of-adventure-design-hardcover-book?srsltid=AfmBOooMOoBSWrZBvvNu-In_U8OFVC2aIBad1lYP27Zmw2QdG6AENusY

Chris and Jeremy wrap up their run through MCDM's Draw Steel with a look at Book 1's "For the Director" chapter as well as Book 2: Monsters. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy explore some real-world lore tied to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and how it could feature in your TTRPG. Plus, Horror Cinema Classics, homebrew monsters, and listener feedback.                                                               @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:49 Listener Feedback 03:50 Question of the Week 09:56 Horror Cinema Classics 12:43 Unearthed Obscura: The Glass Brain  22:48 Wrap Links: Horror Cinema Classics: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/wayward-studios/horror-cinema-classics-rpg The Glass Brain: https://theweek.com/history/historical-discoveries

Chris and Jeremy explore how Draw Steel handles downtime, rewards, and religion. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy put the finishing touches on their hero build for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about overused and underused monsters, a look at Glatisant on Kickstarter, and another round of listener feedback.                                                     @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:52 Listener Feedback 05:47 Question of the Week 08:29 Glatisant 12:08 Forge of Creation: Building a Draw Steel Hero Part 2 35:28 Wrap Links: Glatisant: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/graftbound/glatisant-two-player-arthurian-ttrpg Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

It's on to the nuts and bolts of MCDM's Draw Steel as Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at Tests, Combat, and Negotiation. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our sister show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy enter the Forge of Creation to craft a hero for MCDM’s Draw Steel. Plus, a Question of the Week about ignored rules, The Last Caravan on Kickstarter, and a round of listener feedback.                                                               @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:31 Listener Feedback 06:55 Question of the Week 11:35 The Last Caravan 14:40 Forge of Creation: Crafting a Draw Steel Hero  29:08 Wrap Links: The Last Caravan: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theodoreinthevalley/the-last-caravan-westward-bound?ref=section-homepage-projectcollection-17-staff-picks-newest&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMzQ= Draw Steel: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy tackle Kits, Perks, and Complications, completing their rundown of Draw Steel's hero creation chapters. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy discuss breaking reliance on party-focused games. Plus, D&D drops a new Unearthed Arcana, Free League is set to launch Invincible on Kickstarter, and Our Beautiful Ruin is crowdfunding a starter set.                                                         @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 02:48 Listener Feedback 05:51 Question of the Week 09:43 Unearthed Arcana 11:57 Invincible 14:49 Our Brilliant Ruin 17:06 Thieves’ Rant: Single-Character Spotlights  29:49 Wrap Links: Unearthed Arcana: https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/arcane-subclasses-update?&icid_medium=organic&icid_source=editorial&icid_campaign=2025ua&icid_content=article_2061 Invincible: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=31918d598f Our Brilliant Ruin: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/studiohermitage/our-brilliant-ruin-starter-set/description The Knight of Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vYFFx4whoE

Chris and Jeremy wrap up their rundown of Draw Steel classes with a closer look at the Tactician, Talent, and Troubadour. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our other show, Thieves' Cant: A Tabletop Gaming Podcast. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy open the Lore Vault to explore the brutal punishment of Roman Decimation and how it might be used in games. Plus, Asmodee announces kid-friendly versions of some of its most popular titles, the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society is set to release The Spark Devil, and the Wight-Box brings more old-school gaming to Kickstarter.                                                            @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:38 Listener Feedback 03:20 Question of the Week 06:00 Asmodee 08:15 The Spark Devil 10:17 The Wight-Box 12:20 Lore Vault: Roman Decimation  26:57 Wrap Links: Asmodee: https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/09/09/asmodee-to-adapt-its-most-iconic-games-into-shorter-child-friendly-versions-with-launch-of-kids-focused-brand/ The Spark Devil: https://store.hplhs.org/products/the-spark-devil_kx=vWLvmRPDr5KQ0GM6Scv7LcDrobRqOcfAp23A1GG_8uQ.KZvQet Wight Box:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebasicexpert/wight-box Roman Decimation: https://www.livius.org/articles/concept/decimation/

Chris and Jeremy's look at classes in MCDM's Draw Steel continues with the Fury, Null, and Shadow. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy take a closer look at the latest D&D Unearthed Arcana, featuring Apocalyptic Subclasses. Plus, pre-orders open for Twilight: 2000 and the new D&D Starter Set, we get more clarity on what the D&D franchise model looks like, and the Deadlands Classic 20th Anniversary gets a reprint.                                                           @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 02:23 Listener Feedback 05:45 Question of the Week 08:17 Twilight: 2000 09:53 D&D Starter Set 13:13 D&D Franchise Model 20:53 Deadlands  25:05 Unearthed Arcana: Apocalyptic Subclasses 44:53 Wrap Links: Twilight 2000 https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=2dcfb24fb7c8d0fb9c2f52040&id=ee0b2c5654 D&D Starter Set https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/category/4705000?icid_medium=organic&icid_source=homepage_b&icid_campaign=2025_borderlands_&icid_content=2025_hype&pid=D4705000 D&D Franchise Model https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-wizards-of-the-coast-president-would-love-a-new-dungeons-dragons-mmorpg Deadlands https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/world-s-largest-rpgs/deadlands-classic-20th-anniversary-reprint-audiobook

Chris and Jeremy kick off the Classes chapter in MCDM's Draw Steel with a look at the Censor, the Conduit, and the Elementalist. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Sometimes real life hands you great gaming material–Chris and Jeremy talk about bringing the real world into your game. Plus, Grim Hollow’s Player’s Guide hits Beyond, Free League drops the OGL for Coriolis: The Great Dark, Paizo changes Pathfinder’s Adventure Path model, and more.                                                            @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 02:29 Listener Feedback 05:49 Grim Hollow 07:59 Onslaught 10:02 Coriolis 10:47 Pathfinder 12:20 Question of the Week 14:21 Of Coal & Corpses 16:11 Bringing the Real World Into Your Game  25:07 Wrap Links: Grim Hollow https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2025/08/the-grim-hollow-players-guide-adds-40-new-subclasses-to-dd-beyond.html Onslaught https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60421/wizkids-reveals-new-d-d-onslaught-expansion Coriolis https://freeleaguepublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Coriolis-License-Agreement.pdf Pathfinder https://www.enworld.org/threads/paizo-ends-pathfinder-adventure-path-softcovers-switching-to-quarterly-model.715028/ Of Coal & Corpses https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daf47/of-coal-and-corpses-a-brutal-solo-ttrpg-adventure/

It's all about Backgrounds as Chris and Jeremy explore the culture and career options offered in MCDM's Draw Steel. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy discuss Draw Steel’s approach to gods and religion. Plus, D&D teases Dark Sun, Draw Steel’s Summoner Class hits public playtesting, and more.                                                   @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 01:22 Unearthed Arcana 03:00 The Summoner for Draw Steel 04:34 Exodus 06:21 Dungeon Dwelling Creatures 07:27 Which Monster Would You Play? 09:43 Draw Steel Gods and Religion 26:10 Wrap Links: Unearthed Arcana https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/dnd/ua/apocalyptic-subclasses Draw Steel Summoner https://www.patreon.com/posts/summoner-open-137113796 Exodus https://ttrpg.store.exodusgame.com/ Dungeon Dwelling Creatures https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rugby-melee-games/dungeon-dwelling-creatures

The Draw Steel job continues as Chris and Jeremy dig through the Ancestries featured in MCDM's newest release. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/

Chris and Jeremy discuss new offerings for Castle and Crusades and Heart: The City Below, Cosmere gets a release date, and WotC’s president addresses Baldur’s Gate 4. Plus, Chris takes a look at Draw Steel’s cosmology.                                                             @thievescantcast  thievescantcast@gmail.com 00:00 Open 02:08 Castles and Crusades 03:18 Cosmere RPG 06:13 Baldur’s Gate 4 07:39 Ways and Means for Heart: The City Below 09:43 Draw Steel Cosmology 23:15 Memorable Character Deaths part 2 27:32 Wrap Links: Castles and Crusades https://trolllord.com/product/castles-crusades-starter-set/ Cosmere RPG https://www.enworld.org/threads/cosmere-rpg-gets-physical-release-date.714848/ Baldur’s Gate 4 https://www.thegamebusiness.com/p/wizards-of-the-coast-will-bet-on Ways and Means https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/rowan-rook-and-decard/ways-means-a-heart-sourcebook

MCDM's Draw Steel is here! Join Chris and Jeremy as they explore the game's introduction and basic mechanics in this brand new series. Welcome to Thieves' Cant Capers: The Draw Steel Job. Email: thievescantcast@gmail.com Social: @thievescantcast Links: https://www.mcdmproductions.com/