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FRONTIERS OF EBERRON - QUICKSTONE - Keith Baker has just clowned on everybody
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Saddle up, folks! The RPGBOT.Podcast is riding into the Wild West of Eberron with the "Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone" supplement by Keith Baker and his team! In this week's episode, we're talking dueling wizards, living magic items, and more subclasses than you can shake a six-shooter at! We've got arcane focus specialization feats that'll have you channeling spells like a gunslinger, and we're drooling over some symbionts—magic items that are alive (and a little creepy). Plus, train heists, collapsed mines, and a final boss showdown in a demi-plane. It's like D&D meets High Noon! Whether you're into westerns, Eberron, or just want to bring a little yeehaw to your next adventure, this episode is for you! Listen now, partner, or you'll be rolling initiative before you know it!
Summary
In this rootin' tootin' episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts saddle up and mosey into the newest D&D supplement, "Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone" by Keith Baker and his posse. This ain't your average spell-slinging adventure—it's a full-blown magical showdown in a Wild West-style town! The hosts excitedly tip their hats to the supplement's shiny new dueling mechanics, subclasses, and species. Turns out, nothing says "Welcome to Eberron" like a shootout between a gunslinger and a wizard wielding a living, symbiotic magic item.
They geek out over the coolest feats, like the arcane focus specialization (because who wouldn't want to channel a spell while doing their best Clint Eastwood impression?) and gush over the weird-but-awesome "symbionts"—magic items that are, quite literally, alive. Oh, and let's not forget the eye-popping art and monsters that could make even the bravest outlaw want to roll for initiative.
They round off the discussion with a quick gallop through the adventure module, which features everything you'd expect from a fantasy western: train heists, mine collapses, and a final showdown in a demi-plane. The hosts give it two enthusiastic thumbs up and a tumbleweed for good measure, recommending it for anyone who loves the Eberron setting or just wants to throw some magic into their next High Noon duel.
Yeehaw!
Links
- Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone (affiliate link)
- RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes
Takeaways from the Episode:
- The hosts dive into the dueling mechanics in the Quickstone supplement, sprinkling in plenty of humor along the way.
- Frontiers of Eberron: Quickstone brings a Wild West vibe to the Eberron setting, complete with a frontier town atmosphere.
- New dueling mechanics offer high-risk, high-reward gameplay, creating cinematic and tense showdowns.
- The supplement adds depth to character creation with new subclasses, backgrounds, and species tailored for the Eberron setting.
- New feats and magic items provide unique, creative options for players to explore.
- The book's art is visually stunning and enhances the overall experience.
- Creative monster designs add fresh challenges for players to face.
- The included adventure is a perfect introduction to the setting, blending classic D&D elements with a Wild West twist.
- Quickstone is a well-crafted adventure module for the Eberron camp