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I'm Guy from How to be a Great GM! Welcome to our very first podcast! I have been playing TTRPGs, game mastering TTRPGs, teaching, making videos, writing books about role playing and being a great GM for many years and I've seen the channel and the commu

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    EP 23 D&D in a castle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 9:59


    What I did and didn't do right at the castle...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 22 Why Star Trek is Useful to us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 12:59


    Use Star Trek as inspiration and learn from it!Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 21 Magic I hate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 10:54


    Here are some magic spells I hate and what I do to fix them.Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 20 2 Player Roleplaying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 11:34


    How do you run a game for just 2 players? This is how I do it!Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 19 Love to hate monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 8:23


    What are these beasts? These horrors? How do we make them love to hate?Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 18 Weighty issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 13:15


    Dealing with weight can be an issue for some folks, this is what I'm trying to do to keep my weight down...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 17 My session breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:46


    The Duskmourn Chronicles is my actual play game of D&D and this is my review of the first 6 episodes, or first 6 hour session. Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 16 4 Es and thee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 9:25


    What are the 4 E's and what do they do? They change your game! That's what they do...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 15 Making batter traps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 13:48


    Designing better traps is critical if your game is going to remain fresh and exciting...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 14 Introducing new players to the game

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 11:02


    What's the best way to do that? Here's what I do...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 13 Quick idea generation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 11:35


    How to work out a quick or fun idea for your next adventure...Support the Show.If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 12 Your best asset: listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 10:15


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 11 Tough Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 15:09


    Making travel an adventure in itself!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 10 My new Epic Campaign plans...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 17:45


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 09 Rich and Alive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 14:00


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 08 How to keep Pace in your game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 14:50


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 07 Making Travel more interesting

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 15:35


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 06 Morally interesting Magic Items

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 8:05


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 04 Making more of known Encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 13:06


    Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 03 Making known encounters better

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 13:06


    If the PCs expect there to be an encounter, learn how to make the most of it. There are things you can do to build the hype!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 2 Love to Hate NPCs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 13:26


    Having and NPC that your PCs can hate is really useful. Especially if that NPC is untouchable. Here's why.Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 01 Moral Magic Items

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 8:05


    What makes magical items challenging? Instead of just being a cool ability or stat mod, magic items can be so much more!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 1: Create a lovable NPC for your game this week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 14:01


    It's time for a lovable NPC this week. Time to add yours!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 67: Cafe du Juiblex

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 24:54


    How a breakfast morning changed my entire 3 day mini-campaign and made it so much better!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Eps. 66: Working with PC Backstories

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 14:06


    Just how do you work with PC backstories to get the most out of them? Here's what I do.Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Eps. 65: How to start a club and why you should do it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 14:44


    How I have run my clubs in the past, and what you should and should not do!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Eps. 64: How to publish your own work!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 22:58


    This is the process I take to publishing my own books.Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Eps. 63 100 Character questions to get you going!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 9:50


    I select just a few of the top 100 character questions to explore.Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 62: Running a short campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 21:21


    Keeping it short and sweet is sometimes very effect in keeping your players focused and giving you a rewarding experience as a GM. Here's how!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 61: Let's design and underground lair

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 25:00


    What do we need to think about when designing and underground lair?The Gaming BlenderHave you ever wanted to design your own video game?Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 60: I answer your five questions from discord

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 15:45


    You asked some great questions - these are my answers! Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    EP 59: I combine 5 of your adventures into 1 campaign!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 12:40


    Taking five very different adventures, I combine them into a single campaign which, as it happens, is AWESOME!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 58: Crazy idea to build a world and the PCs as a group!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 17:59


    How can everyone build the world and all the characters at the same time? Here's how!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 57: Mage Hunter is here

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 17:09


    Let's talk about diceless TTRPGs - Mage Hunter is here!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 56: Stitching your campaign together for an amazing finale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 18:22


    Tying your campaign up into a nice neat bundle is a great feeling. How do you do it? It's really easy and a lot of fun!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 55: Building underground lairs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 24:16


    Let's dive deep down into the underground and see what we can build... dark mines full of death! Or perhaps a working mine and thriving colony?Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep 54: My mistakes as a GM

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 16:12


    I've made many mistakes in my decades of playing. Here a just a few!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep53: Brainless Brain Eaters!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 15:00


    We are back folks! And today we're talking about the undead and why I have a big problem with how they are played in roleplaying games. The undead have a few problems which I don't think have ever really been questioned. It's time to shake up what you know about the undeath menace and make your next zombie something to be truly feared!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep52:16 Adventures From a Single Idea!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 13:07


    One idea, four villains = 16 adventures! In today's episode, I'll be walking you through the process of coming up with 16 adventures from just a single idea. String some of these together and you get a complete mini-campaign. This example is for all TTRPG systems, so if you play D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Starfinder or Savage Worlds - it makes no difference. These apply to all roleplaying games! Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep51: Do I Really Hate My Players?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 11:31


    Of course I don't hate my players. But here are 10... er... 9 reasons why I could hate them and don't! What do you love about your players? Or perhaps hate?Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep50: Start GMing Right Now!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 14:36


    Do you want to start GMing but are afraid to? Do you feel like you lack the imagination?Do you struggle with where to start when beginning to GM? Well then, this episode is for you! After listening to this episode, you'll be able to run a game for your friends round the table or online.  Dungeons and Dragons? Call of Cthulhu? Pathfinder 2? All of them work like this and you can learn to do it in under 20 minutes. Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep49: Five Bad Campaign Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 14:06


    There are campaign ideas and then there are bad campaign ideas. What makes a campaign idea a bad one and how can you avoid creating a campaign from a bad idea? These are the 5 common campaign ideas that I see time and time again, and I really wish folks wouldn't ruin their TTRPG games with them!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep48: Create a Tavern That Will Intrigue Your Players!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 13:18


    You are always going to need a tavern, or a cantina, or an inn, or a whatever. Regardless of genre and whether it's D&D, Cthulhu or Star Trek etc. This walk-through video is all about what needs to go in to your inn and why.We cover topics like: Why do we need a tavern? What do we need to create a tavern?What makes a good tavern?How do we begin to create the perfect tavern map?Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep47: How To Harness the Power of Theatre of the Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 22:15


    Theatre of the Mind is a great, fast, and cool way to play your favourite TTRPG but are there drawbacks? Yes! Oh yes. These are the things to look out for, so that your theatre of the mind experience is amazing!Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep46: Play To Lose? Is This How We Should Be Playing Dungeons & Dragons?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 12:49


    This Nordic LARP concept seems to be a major hit within the roleplaying community from the north but can we use it in our own games and does it make roleplaying games better? Will Cthulhu play to win or play to lose?Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

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    Ep45: How To Double Down On Your Creative Juices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 11:22


    Guy looks at how he turns up his creativity whenever he's trying to come up with a Campaign or adventure idea. Join him as he explores some concepts like marmalade, flying a plane, and who knows what else! Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep44: If You Do Any of These 10 Things - Don't DM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 14:52


    There are some habits that just don't work for the DM to have. If you have any of these, either change your ways or change to being a player!  Agree with me or disagree but these are awful habits which must go!What are your thoughts on the matter? Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep43: Planning an Unforgettable Short RPG Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 21:21


    We all wanna run a satisfying game and sometimes we don't have a lot of time to do it in. How do we plan and what do we include in that planning? Follow these simple steps to create a fun, short campaign that will leave your players begging for me and won't bury you under a mountain of DM admin! Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep42: How Nations Survive & How To Use This for Your RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 18:18


    In the last episode, we spoke about how societies collapse and how this affects your worldbuilding for your RPG. This week, we take a look at how nations survive, how empires grow and how it happens that empires get too big and ultimately fail as a result. What can we do to prevent this from happening in our worlds - take a listen and find out! Support the showIf this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/supportCheck out our YouTube Channel where we release weekly videos on How to Become a Great GM - videos released every Monday. Follow us on our social media here: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok

    Ep41: Why Societies Collapse & How This Affects Your RPG

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 21:12


    As societies and civilisations evolve and grow, there is always the possibility of the fall and collapse of that society. How does this happen and how do we prevent this from happening to our societies that we develop within our roleplaying games? Join the weekly live podcast recording on the Great GM Discord server - every Tuesday at 5pm BST. Join here: https://discord.gg/hdWecCYbaW

    Ep40: Domesticating Animals & Building Empires

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 22:08


    What traits do we need animals to embody in order to domesticate them? What unifies people and groups of people? How do you build an empire? Why is all this important for our RPGs? Well, when building your RPG world and the people in it, everything needs to evolve and move forward with the times, and this is how you go about doing that. Making sure you allow your world to grow and evolve with the times makes for an enriching experience both for you and for your players! Join the weekly live podcast recording on the Great GM Discord server - every Tuesday at 5pm BST. Join here: https://discord.gg/hdWecCYbaW

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