The creators of the hit comedy podcast Dungeons and Daddies have announced an official tabletop sourcebook titled Dungeons and Daddies: Not a BDSM Sourcebook. Developed as a 300-page campaign setting and in-universe artefact, the upcoming book is built to be compatible with fifth edition mechanics (aka the brand they cannot legally mention). The project evolves the improvised, modern-world-meets-fantasy comedy of the audio series into a fully playable TTRPG.
The book traces the footsteps of the podcast’s first season, transforming the fictional realm into a complete fantasy road trip from levels 1 to 20. Players will navigate an isekai adventure across iconic settings from the show, including Ballsdeep, Roqueporte, and Meth Bay. The sourcebook features specialised character options, custom rules for modifying minivans, and encounters with unique entities like Banana Men, Dadpires, and the trickster Scam Likely.
The design introduces dedicated mechanical systems tailored to the tone of the show, specifically the inclusion of “Daddy Magic” and tailored subclasses such as the Garden Witch and the Unfortunate Foster Child. Over 30 new spells are detailed within the text, including comedic, non-traditional options such as Speak Japanese. The setting also integrates established corporate factions from the podcast lore, including franchised Bull-E-Wug locations that contain hidden, branded secrets and a puzzle engineered by Scam Likely.
The sourcebook is directly based on the initial season of Dungeons and Daddies, an improvised comedy podcast starring Anthony Burch, Freddie Wong, Matthew Arnold, Beth May, and Will Campos. Anthony Burch, known for his narrative work on Borderlands 2, acts as the primary game master for the audio series, which frames the core identity of this adaptation. Production assets, a preview page, and initial landing details are currently hosted through the project’s dedicated portal.
The Platform Censorship Hurdle
An immediate operational challenge for the publication rests on its provocative title. While Not a BDSM Sourcebook acts as a direct callback to the long-running inside joke that defines the podcast’s introduction, the explicit vocabulary triggers automated content filters across major digital storefronts, payment processors, and social media platforms. Great, and now Geek Native is caught up in that too. :)
Navigating the puritanical layout of mainstream algorithms requires a careful balancing act. Mainstream crowdfunding platforms and digital PDF distributors frequently restrict or flag listings that utilise mature indexing terms (although until recently Kickstarter has been relaxed), even when the content itself is strictly comedic or safely within standard fantasy bounds. How the production team ensures visibility without falling foul of algorithmic shadowbans remains an interesting logistical hurdle for the launch.
