Roll Factory
Roll Factory is a podcast for new and returning tabletop roleplaying gamers. In each bite-sized episode, Dungeon Manager K.O. Myers and a guest explain one feature of the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition character sheet.
Saving Throws
September 21, 2022 • 7 MIN
On this episode of Roll Factory, we’re learning the whys, whens, and hows of Saving Throws in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition.
Proficiency Bonus
January 25, 2022 • 9 MIN
This time on Roll Factory, we’re learning about the Proficiency Bonus. It’s the number that separates innate talent from trained skill.
Charisma Check
December 21, 2021 • 8 MIN
In this episode, we conclude our look at the Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition Ability Scores with Charisma.
Wisdom Check
December 7, 2021 • 5 MIN
We’re continuing to examine the ability scores on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition character sheet. This time, with Wisdom.
Intelligence Check
November 23, 2021 • 10 MIN
Today, our series on Ability Scores shifts focus away from the physical and toward the mental, starting with Intelligence.
Constitution Check
November 9, 2021 • 9 MIN
Our look at the ability scores continues with Constitution.
Dexterity Check
October 13, 2021 • 4 MIN
This time on Roll Factory, we're looking at Dexterity. It’s the ability you'll rely on for sick flips, sneaky stabs, and long-distance arrow delivery.
Strength Check
October 11, 2021 • 9 MIN
This time on Roll Factory, our look at the six ability scores begins with the beefy barbarian’s best friend, the Strength score. We're joined by freelance science writer and journalist Bethany Brookshire. She's on Twitter as @beebrookshire.
Ability Score Intro
October 10, 2021 • 3 MIN
This time, we’re talking about Ability Scores: how they work, why they matter, and why you only need to think about them around every four levels.
Attack, Check, Saving Throw
October 1, 2021 • 9 MIN
On this episode, we demonstrate the core mechanic of Dungeons & Dragons: the roll of the 20-sided dice. You and your DM will use it to determine the success or failure of practically every action your character takes.
Welcome to Roll Factory | Session Zero
September 15, 2021 • 2 MIN
Meet our Mid-Level Dungeon Manager, and learn about our plan to tour the D&D 5e character sheet, one number at a time. Roll Factory is a podcast for new and returning players. And if you’ve ever looked at a character sheet and thought “what the hell do all these numbers mean?” it might be for you, too.