A D&D Karateka Class?

About this episode

The episode explores the history of Karate-do and its modernization as a potential class mechanic in D&D.

I explore the history of Karate-do and how its modernization might make for an interesting class mechanic, comparing 3 different masters/styles alive during the transition. Feedback: Speakpipe (90 seconds): ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MirkeTheMeek⁠ Email: mirke [dot] the [dot] meek [at] gmail [dot] com ⁠ My Itch.io Page: ⁠https://mirkethemeek.itch.io/⁠

People in this episode

Host: Mirke The Meek

Topics covered

• D&D
• Karate
• class mechanics
• martial arts
• history
• modernization

Keywords

• D&D
• Karate
• class mechanics
• martial arts
• history
• modernization

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Karate-do

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