MUNDANE MEDICINE (Remastered!) - Bandages to Potions: Healing Beyond the Spellbook

Medicine is often seen as a background feature in the world of fantasy games, overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of magical healing. But in reality, mundane medicine plays a crucial role in the survival and success of adventurers in these fantastical worlds. In this remastered episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dig into the often overlooked world of mundane medicine in RPGs and how it can add depth and complexity to your gaming experience. Join us as we explore the mechanics, skills, and strategies of mundane medicine in popular RPGs like DnD 5e and discover how you can make it a meaningful and impactful aspect of your game. This episode was originally published February 9, 2022 Special thanks to October Sky for the question of the week this week. Materials Referenced in this Episode RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.podcast Episode 1 – DnD 5e's Investigation Skill Dungeons and Dragons 5e Player's Handbook ( affiliate link ) Pathfinder 2e Core Rulebook ( affiliate link ) Gamemastery Guide ( affiliate link Fantasy Flight Star Wars Edge of the Empire ( affiliate link ) Other Stuff DnD 3.5's heal Skill Etymology of the word "Mundane" PF1's Heal Skill If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon , where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati