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Improve your craft as a tabletop rpg game master. Two to three game masters of different backgrounds and experiences join the episode's Brain Trust in order to share their insights, advice, and commentary on the episode's featured role-playing game topic.

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    • Aug 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    Story. Story? Story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 63:21


    We talk about story in rpgs, but is it story as product, or story as byproduct in tabletop role-playing games? A story is to be told. We talk about how we are here to share a story, or impact the story within our rpg. It is certainly a shared experience. However, how much is predetermined […] The post Story. Story? Story! appeared first on GM Mastermind.

    Two Person, Duet RPG Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 60:27


    Two person gaming, also known as duet gaming, is one player and one game master. Some may refer to this as one-on-one gaming. A great format that may be overlooked. In this episode we invite Craig Shipman, Third Floor Wars, and Eric Salzwedel join The Brain Trust to talk about running an rpg with just […] The post Two Person, Duet RPG Gaming appeared first on GM Mastermind.

    RPG Session Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 68:03


    RPG Session prep, it has to be done when you're the game master about to run your tabletop rpg of choice. There are different methods of preparing your session, personal to each GM – especially the method, whether you choose index cards, some type of digital tool, etc. Thorough prep is great, but it can […] The post RPG Session Prep appeared first on GM Mastermind.

    Game Mastering Horror and Suspense RPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 52:04


    Horror and suspense role-playing games has its own set of challenges when running for a group. How do you keep it from going into a comedy night? Are there methods to keep up the level of suspense that is often different than your typical fantasy rpg. In this episode we invite Bridgett Jeffries and Caleb […] The post Game Mastering Horror and Suspense RPGs appeared first on GM Mastermind.

    Session Zero Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 62:40


    Links Volunteer to be part of The Brain Trust Suggest a show topic – here. Support the show! https://gmmastermind.com/Patreon https://gmmastermind.com/Kofi More GM Mastermind https://gmmastermind.com/discord https://gmmastermind.com/twitter *Links to products or services may be part of an affiliate program where we earn a portion of the sales. The post Session Zero Advice appeared first on GM Mastermind.

    Being a Professional Game Master

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 72:53


    Being a professional game master is possible now more than ever. We have two rpg game masters on the show to talk about their journey, provide insight and even mention some misconceptions about taking our love of the hobby to an entirely different level.  Please welcome Nikki and Don to The Brain Trust. More places […] The post Being a Professional Game Master appeared first on Game Master Mastermind.

    Become a Better GM, Consider This

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 56:28


    In this episode we provide insight into different things the rpg game master can do to improve their craft that are beyond Youtube and podcasts. Please welcome Angela Murray from Gnomestew, Harrigan, and Mirko aka DigitalHobbit are The Brain Trust. Angela Murray – Gnomestew, Twitter Harrigan – Tavern Keeper, Gamerplane Mirko – Twitter, or search […]

    About GM Mastermind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 9:42


    This episode is to give you an understanding and insight into what GM Mastermind podcast is about and how you can be involved. Links Join the pool of GMs to be part of The Mind Suggest a show topic – here. Consider supporting the show! https://gmmastermind.com/Patreon https://gmmastermind.com/Kofi Find more GM Mastermind https://gmmastermind.com/discord https://gmmastermind.com/twitter

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