Chromatic Roses

• Character Alchemy: Wicked Edition

  In this episode, our favorite Gardeners take a trip to the Emerald City—not to bring Elphaba and Glinda back to your D&D table directly, but to use a little Alchemy to understand just what it is about them that is so... Popular.What can the misunderstood, magically gifted outsider teach us about creating compelling spellcasters? How can the bubbly, ambitious socialite inform a fresh take on your next spunky heartthrob of a character? Come find out!!Join Caitie and Soren as they break down the core traits, arcs, and dynamics of Wicked's iconic witches and show you how to channel their essence into original, unforgettable PC's.------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Todays Topics and Links:All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/Listen to Pearle Paradehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg-------------------------Chapters-0:00:00 A wicked Intro0:01:19 Wicked Connections0:14:36 Glinda Glam Mechanics0:23:46 IT-Girl RP thoughts0:41:53 RWI0:43:46 It's giving Elfaba-Mechanics0:48:56 Spicing up your Wicked Story1:03:28 Outty

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• DnD AITA - Round 2!

  Awwww man, the Gardeners are back at it again- getting into the WEEDS of r/DnDAITA! Join us this week as Soren and Caitie get back into the thick of it: reading over some recent posts in the subreddit and handing out some judgements on who is or isn't the AO! So come grab a seat and listen in, as they parse through some wild situations! (and also spend some time reminding everyone how important proper grammar is)------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Todays Topics and Links:Post A)https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1ftipzl/softball_aita_for_adding_clinging_too_hard_to/ Post B)https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1iv91la/am_i_over_thinking_or_aita/Post C) https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1f0ebdu/aita_for_tpking_my_party_and_causing_someone_to/Post D)https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDAITA/comments/1b174dw/aita_for_targeting_the_tank_of_the_group/All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cute-level-up-1-189852/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/Listen to Pearle Paradehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg-------------------------Chapters-0:00:00 Intro0:01:34 A) Being Too Technical0:08:13 B) Over or under thinking?0:22:11 C) All drama all the time0:32:08 a quick PSA on grammar0:37:12 back to post 3 with comments0:58:44 RWI1:04:15 D) Consequences 1:17:40 Outty

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• Ask the Roses - Advice x2

  Well Rosebuds, it's that time of the bi-weekly-rotation again. Y'all have questions, and the Gardeners have answers!Join Caitie and Soren as they answer some recently submitted questions from the community! If you have a question about gameplay, mechanics, roleplay or anything else D&D(or any other TTRPG) related, send it on in! Either reach out on one of our socials or email the Gardeners at [email protected] - We can't wait to hear from you!------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cute-level-up-1-189852/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/Listen to Pearle Parade on Spotify------------------------Todays Topics and Links:Videos referenced:We Made Free D&D Guides, For You! - https://youtu.be/Do5Y-i8qW0A?si=UTxSqum-hcNEgIxAExplore a Whole New World - Game Settings - https://youtu.be/lcibURH3QVM?si=wSH0zVYbnDyoh2MYThe Rose's Roleplay Reference Guide:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6M7-uQGzbmBu76sA789kpYF6TLqht8T/view?usp=sharingRule of Cool Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnD/comments/15wqjd4/what_does_rule_of_cool_mean/#:~:text=It%20means%20that%20having%20fun,is%20%27Rule%20of%20Cool%27.Keith Ammann: Live to Tell the Talehttps://www.themonstersknow.com/live-tell-tale-introduction-combat-tactics-dungeons-dragons-players-second-edition/All Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/-------------------------Chapters-00:00 Intro01:25 Q1 *Magic*11:08 Q2 Turn Time24:28 RWI29:55 Q3 Staying True33:39 Q4 How to Improv-maxx37:33 Q5 Exploring New... Options45:37 Q6 NOT vibing with myself rn47:34 Q7 Getting Into Character54:01 Lightning Round58:00 Outty

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• Adventurer Core

  This week in the Rose Garden, things are getting serious. No, not like "promise rings"-serious, like "my baby just took their first steps"-serious! Cuz we're talkin' D&D AESTHETICS.Join Soren and Caitie as they work through their process of how to brainstorm, create, and describe TTRPG character aesthetics! Listen in or watch along as they create four unique and intriguing individuals from nothing more than simple prompts!------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cute-level-up-1-189852/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/------------------------Todays Topics and Links--Mood Board Img credits:-"Where the witches win"Top middle: @nepheloliviaTop right: sandflakedraws.tumblr.com (https://sandflakedraws.tumblr.com/post/175179555417/commission-a-mei-ling) Lower right: @vickisighLow middle: @jimbledoods-"Library chaos gremlin"Lower middle: @oolongteabeeLower right: @archfeylure-"Seedy tavern boi"Top Left: @m_maf_fTop Middle: @tewwateeTop Right: Drkav on deviant art - https://www.deviantart.com/drkav/about--Dere Types Wikihttps://the-dere-types.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Dere_TypesAll Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/-------------------------Chapters-0:00:00 Intro0:04:09 First Prompt (Witchy)0:24:10 Second Prompt (Knightly?)0:33:40 RWI0:37:30 Third Prompt (Book Gremlin)0:51:53 Fourth Prompt (Hot n Seedy)1:09:17 Outty

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• Lets Organize Your Spells!

  Have you ever sat down at a D&D session zero and thought, "this time, I'm playing a spell caster", only to immediately fold on that idea as soon as you looked over a spell list? Well, it's more common than you may think. "Spell Stress"* affects millions** of would-be casters every year. If only there were easier ways to break it all down and keep your spells straight... Oh, wait, there are. This week in the Rose Garden, Caitie and Soren break down their go-to solutions for keeping all of their spells straight and easy-to-find! From visual aids to mental practices, at least one of their rituals ought to help you wrangle those spells into a manageable and cohesive state. So grab your spell books, a bevie, and lets get organized!*Not a real, measured affliction(yet).**Estimates not based on any scientific facts/studies.------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cute-level-up-1-189852/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/------------------------Todays Topics and LinksAabria Iyengar Character sheet tour:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l-TnGxaiqoAabria influencing her friends:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-OymVN_p0REAll Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/-------------------------Chapters-00:00 Intro02:15 1st System (Surprise)14:11 2nd System (SpellBook)17:53 Bonus! Spell Comprehension Tips25:19 RWI27:38 3rd System (Flowchart)45:48 Outty

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