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Ryan and Ben discuss different gameplay styles and options between High, Low, and No level Magic Settings. Then a Monster Fixer with an Animated Armor and discuss animating other items.

Community Pages: LEGO Dungeons and Dragons Game Night; Dumpstatadventures: Keep it risky or lose the fun.

Socials: Discord; Twitter; Bluesky; Ryan’s Bluesky; Ben’s Bluesky

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Episode 109 – Variable Magic Settings and Animated Items

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Ryan and Ben discuss different gameplay styles and options between High, Low, and No level Magic Settings. Then a Monster Fixer with an Animated Armor and discuss animating other items.

Community Pages: LEGO Dungeons and Dragons Game Night; Dumpstatadventures: Keep it risky or lose the fun.

Socials: Discord; Twitter; Bluesky; Ryan’s Bluesky; Ben’s Bluesky

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