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https://bcdinsmoreiv.com/https://www.artstation.com/bcdinsmoreivBenton Dinsmore - an artist and a game master!Episode Highlights:(Judiciary Category)- Handling Mistakes- Handling Players that are Upset with Each Other- Problems with Characters(Guidance Category)- Benton's Thoughts on Therapeutic Outlook in TTRPGs- Handling Players that are Upset with Themselves(Analysis Category)- How to Know When You Did a Good Job as a Game Master- How Benton is Improving as a Game Master- Milestones for Game MastersSupport the show
https://bcdinsmoreiv.com/https://www.artstation.com/bcdinsmoreivBenton Dinsmore - an artist and a game master!Episode Highlights:(Leadership/Rules Category)- Verisimilitude (Also Performance/Gaming Category)- Player Agency- Helping New Players to Start Playing- Safety Tools- Handling Players that Aren't Happy with their Characters- Standard Practices for Game MastersSupport the show
https://bcdinsmoreiv.com/https://www.artstation.com/bcdinsmoreivBenton Dinsmore - an artist and a game master!Episode Highlights:(Miscellaneous Category):- Introducing Benton- Benton's Art- What Benton Loves About Games- Benton's Better Self(Worldbuilding Category):- Benton's Favorite Worldbuilding Detail- Worldbuilding Tools Benton UsesSupport the show
https://www.hawkerobinson.com/https://rpg.llc/hawke-robinsonhttps://www.rpgresearch.com/founders Hawke Robinson - a professional Game Master and recreational therapist... among many other roles! Episode Highlights:- Other TTRPG Topics for Discussion- Community Acknowledgements- Hawke's Better Self(Miscellaneous Category)Support the show
https://www.hawkerobinson.com/https://rpg.llc/hawke-robinsonhttps://www.rpgresearch.com/founders Hawke Robinson - a professional Game Master and recreational therapist... among many other roles! Episode Highlights:- Game Master Training Program (Scholarship Category)- Milestones for Game Masters (Analysis Category)- Tools to Analyze Performance (Analysis Category)Support the show
https://www.hawkerobinson.com/https://rpg.llc/hawke-robinsonhttps://www.rpgresearch.com/founders Hawke Robinson - a professional Game Master and recreational therapist... among many other things! Episode Highlights:- What is a Game Master? (Leadership/Rules Category) - Hawke's Experience Related to Rule Sets, Safety Tool Sets, Diversity and Unspoken Rules (Leadership/Rules Category) - Flow State (Guidance/Performance Category)- The Profession of Being a Game Master (Administration Category) Support the show
https://www.hawkerobinson.com/https://rpg.llc/hawke-robinsonhttps://www.rpgresearch.com/founders Hawke Robinson - a professional Game Master and recreational therapist... among many other things! Episode Highlights:- The Difference Between Therapy and Games Being Therapeutic- Autism and Role Playing Games/Recreational Therapy- Archetypes- Bartle- Knowing When to Step Back to Allow a Professional Therapist to Help(Guidance Category)Support the show
https://www.hawkerobinson.com/https://rpg.llc/hawke-robinsonhttps://www.rpgresearch.com/foundersFor the next few episodes we will be interviewing Hawke Robinson - a professional Game Master and recreational therapist... among many other things!Episode Highlights:- Introducing Hawke- What Hawke Likes About Games- Hawke's Favorite Worldbuilding Detail- Hawke's Better Self(Miscellaneous and Worldbuilding Categories)Support the show
https://kanka.io Jay and Jon Worldbuilding is the topic of conversation in this podcast episode!Episode Highlights:- Worldbuilding Entities- Favorite Worldbuilding Details for Jay and Jon- What Entities Do Jay and Jon Begin With When Worldbuilding- Most Interesting Thing About Worldbuilding They Learned from the Kanka Community- Useful Worldbuilding Tools Outside of Kanka- Sources of Inspiration for Worldbuilding- Misconceptions of Worldbuilding(Worldbuilding Category)Support the show
https://kanka.ioJay and JonIn this episode, we will learn about Kanka - a worldbuilding and campaign management tool!Episode Highlights: - All about Kanka- Jay and Jon's Favorite Features of Kanka- How Powerful Kanka Is- Things People Can Do With Kanka- Public Campaigns on Kanka- Goals for Kanka Moving Forward (Administration Category) Support the show
https://kanka.ioJay and JonEpisode Highlights: (Administration Category)- How Jay Gets Players to Start Playing(Judiciary Category)- How Jay Handles Mistakes(Analysis Category)- How to Know if You Are Doing a Good Job as a Game Master- How Jay is Improving as a Game Master
https://kanka.ioJay and JonIn this episode we'll get to know the minds behind Kanka.io - meet Jay and Jon!Episode Highlights:Introducing JayIntroducing JonJay's Art as a Game MasterWhat Jon and Jay Love About GamesJay and Jon's Thoughts on Their Better Selves(Miscellaneous Category)
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntelleb This is the last podcast in our interview series with Shauntelle!Podcast highlights include: Shauntelle's Thoughts on Influencers and InspirationWhat Shauntelle Does to RelaxShauntelle's Better Self(Miscellaneous Category)
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntelleb Podcast highlights include: "The Audience is King"Shauntelle's Performance StrengthShauntelle's Acting StyleHelping Players to Better Engage With Their CharacterTips on Improving Improvisational Technique(Performance Category)
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntelleb Podcast highlights include: (Administrative Category) Shauntelle's Perspective on Organizing and Managing Time EffectivelyHow to Get Players to Start Engaging(Judiciary Category)Handling Mistakes Handling Interpersonal Conflicts Between Players(Analysis Category)Evaluating Performance as Game MasterShauntelle's Thoughts on Game Master Milestones
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntellebPodcast highlights include:(Leadership/Rules Category)Tabletop Role Playing Game (TTRPG) Rule Systems Shauntelle LikesThoughts on the Title of "Game Master"(Worldbuilding Category)Shauntelle's Favorite Worldbuilding Detail
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntellebContent Warning (CW): Suicidality - This episode touches on the topic of suicidality.Episode topics include:Character bleedShauntelle's art, achievements and parallels between various rolesThe art of listeningEncountering suicidality during game play and how to handle itNeurodiversity and some games with neurodiverse capabilities(Guidance Category)Additional Support: The United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers free and confidential support around the clock, seven days a week, by phone by dialing 988 or via chat at https://988lifeline.org/Calls are routed to the nearest location in the Lifeline network of more than 150 crisis centers across the U.S. Help is also offered in Spanish and for callers who are deaf or have partial hearing loss.The website below also contains additional Crisis Center Information including specific resources and peer support for Veterans, LGBTQ communities, Disaster Distress, Mental Health, and more.https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/suicide-prevention International Association for Suicide Prevention: https://findahelpline.com/i/iaspThis website contains links to helplines across the world.Suicide is preventable. Support is available. Reach out for help.
Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntellebIn this podcast episode we will get to know Shauntelle B!Introducing Shauntelle BOmen's Rising TTRPG (https://twitter.com/omensrising)Shauntelle's Best Self (Miscellaneous Category)
Charles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerHighlights from this podcast episode include: Charles Thoughts on Historical Tropes Related to TTRPGTTRPG is for NerdsThe Satanic ScareFinal Thoughts from Charles (Miscellaneous Category)
Charles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerHighlights from this podcast episode include: Charles' thoughts on a better selfHow to know if you did a good job as a game masterHow Charles is improving as a game master(Analysis Category)
Charles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerHighlights from this podcast episode include:How to get players to start playingWhat seven games a week looks likeThoughts on running games for a livingHow active duty with the military affects running gamesBuilding, advertising and networkingFree games versus paid games(Administration Category)
Charles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerIn this podcast we'll chat with Charles about rules, mistakes and the art of storytelling with the use of a virtual cam! Charles's approach to worldbuilding (Worldbuilding/Lore Category) Charles's Rule Zero and rule systems used (Leadership/Rules Category) Handling mistakes (Judiciary Category)The use of a virtual cam in storytellingCharles's single piece of advice(Performance Category)
Charles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerIn this podcast we'll have the opportunity to get to know Charles a little better!The name and the stories toldWhat Charles likes about being a Game MasterHow Charles learned the game(Miscellaneous Category)
Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsIn this podcast, we'll hear Bo's thoughts on:Worldbuilding for Tabletop Role Playing GamesGame Systems and Virtual Table TopsTokensCreating MapsIncorporating Languages, Cultures, Art, RealityExample Maps(Worldbuilding Category)
Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsIn this podcast, we'll hear Bo's thoughts on:How to handle mistakesHow to know if you did a good job as a Game MasterHow Bo has improved(Judiciary/Analysis Categories)
Meet Bo from the Guild of Navigators!Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsIn this podcast, we'll hear Bo's thoughts on:How Tabletop Role Playing Games (TTRPGs) help with troubleWhy people play TTRPGsThoughts on growing characters(Gaming/Intro Category)
Meet Bo from the Guild of Navigators!Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsIn this podcast, we'll hear Bo's thoughts on:What it means to be a game masterHow to choose what game to play(Leadership/Rules Category)
Meet Bo from the Guild of Navigators!Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsIn this podcast we'll have the opportunity to get to know Bo a little better!What he loves most about Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG)How he got started with TTRPGThe best thing about being a Game MasterImproving and getting better(Miscellaneous Category)
Meet Bo from the Guild of Navigators!Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/posts
This series interviews a dozen expert GMs from a variety of domains and examines the formation, people, and games defining contemporary tabletop role-playing gaming. This episode surveys how to begin finding meaningful standards and how to begin applying them to self-improvement.Host: Melody Rainelle Adventure on Demand (Ben): No LinkCharles the Sinister Storyteller: https://startplaying.games/gm/the-sinister-storytellerClaire the DM: https://twitter.com/clairethedmEducational DM (Sam): https://linktr.ee/EducationalDM Guild of Navigators (Bo): https://www.patreon.com/GofN/postsHatchling Games (Rich): https://hatchlingdm.itch.io/inspirislesHope4TTRPGS (Hope): https://linktr.ee/Hope4TTRPGSHN2DM (Derrick): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-dm/id1562359428 ItCameFromABookshelf (John Frazier): http://www.itcamefromthebookshelf.com/Kanka.io (John & Jay): https://kanka.io/en-USRPG Research (Hawke): https://www.rpgresearch.com/Shauntelle B: https://linktr.ee/shauntelleb StartPlaying.Games (Devon): https://startplaying.games/Timor Sol: https://linktr.ee/timorsolWorld of Wyldrvir (Bee): https://worldofwyldrvir.carrd.co/GMCO Logo Provided by Kathrose: https://kathrosecreatives.wixsite.com/website Music with special license from (Intro) Land of Plenty & Air Pirates by Joel SteudlerBenjamin Burnes
Leadership Expert from the World of Wyldrvir, the affable GM Bee talks about his experiences as a GM publishing his own ruleset and the creation thereof. Their Carrd website (https://worldofwyldrvir.carrd.co/) includes how to find the Google Drive containing the SRD Core Book, and all expansions free, to get you started in Wyldrvir.#leadership #standard1 #worldofwyldrvir #rules #rulemaking #tabletop #trpg #ttrpg #languages #FATE #DnD5e #corebook #srd #digitalassets #freebies #expert(The art featured on the left is created by the Wyldrvir team.)Full podcast interview available on Apple and wherever you get your podcasts.Audio Presented by the Game Master Certification Organization
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Leadership Expert from the World of Wyldrvir, the affable GM Bee talks about his experiences as a GM publishing his own ruleset and the creation thereof. Their Carrd website (https://worldofwyldrvir.carrd.co/) includes how to find the Google Drive containing the SRD Core Book, and all expansions free, to get you started in Wyldrvir.#leadership #standard1 #worldofwyldrvir #rules #rulemaking #tabletop #trpg #ttrpg #languages #FATE #DnD5e #corebook #srd #digitalassets #freebies #expert(The art featured on the left is created by the Wyldrvir team.)Full podcast interview available on Apple and wherever you get your podcasts. Audio Presented by the Game Master Certification Organization
Honorary Worldbuilding Expert from the Guild of Navigators, Beau talks about his experiences as a GM of over 30 years. His Patreon website (link) includes dozens of free maps. Maps from the Guild of Navigators are beautiful, highly detailed while still generic enough for homebrew. Each features multiple layers, has character tokens packs, and various levels of map exploration from the world stage to individual encounter spaces.#worldbuilding #standard2 #maps #mapmaking #tabletop #trpg #ttrpg #languages #GURPS #DnD #WorldofDarkness #VTT #tokens #digitalassets #freebies #expert