Savage Interludes

The Trynamic Trio use their final episode to answer their Discord server's final, burning questions. Stick around for the outro! Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - Main Topic: Burning Questions 01:36:54 - Outro 01:38:04 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio were joined by the amazing Chris Hussey (The Adventures of Young & Holt) to form Team Silver Fox (definitely not Team White Hair) to discuss the skills and talents needed to manage time in a one-shot game. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:20 - Look What I Found! 00:10:44 - Main Topic: One-Shot Time Mastery 00:56:37 - Outro 00:57:33 - Ron's Joke

The Trio were joined by Boof to discuss plans for the new year. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:26 - Main Topic: Gaming Resolutions 2023 00:51:20 - Outro 00:52:23 - Ron's Joke

Allan Wroe (Imaginarium Games) joined Tracy and Ron to talk over the pitfalls and experiences of a first-time pulbisher. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:03:17 - Main Topic: Publishing Pitfalls 00:58:47 - Outro 00:59:50 - Ron's Joke

In the harrowing conclusion of the Supers Duology, Darrell Hayhurst and the Trio were back to discuss the system-neutral topic of running and playing supers games. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:32 - Main Topic: Running and Playing Supers Games 00:57:07 - Outro 00:58:11 - Ron's Joke

In this episode the Trynamic Trio were joined by Darrell Hayhurst to finally talk about the Super Powers Companion for Savage Worlds Adventure Edition. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:34 - Look What I Found? 00:07:43 - Main Topic: SWADE Super Powers Companion 00:56:13 - Outro 00:57:16 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about published adventures and what level of detail they need to help a GM be successful. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:17:03 - Main Topic: Published Adventures 00:53:42 - Outro 00:54:46 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio were joined by Kristian Serrano to talk about the work to benefit ratio of RPGs. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:13:33 - Main Topic: Work to Benefit Ratio 01:02:21 - Outro 01:03:23 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio are joined by many of the folks from SInCon 2022! The event was discussed and questions were answered. Trigger warning: grown-ass man crying. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:02:47 - Look What I Found! 00:09:12 - Main Topic: SInCon 2022 01:05:31 - Outtro 01:06:35 - Ron's Joke

Tracy and Ron talk about how video games have influenced their TTRPG experience. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found 00:28:34 - Main Topic: Video Games and TTRPGs 00:57:29 - Outro 00:58:33 - Ron's Joke

The Trio discussed Cyberpunk RED's history chapter, “Welcome to the Dark Future.” Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:32:08 - Main Topic: Cyberpunk RED History 01:00:24 - Outro 01:01:28 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about what it takes to balance family and gaming, even when you game with your S.O. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:29:19 - Main Topic: Balancing Gaming with Family 01:01:50 - Outro 01:02:54 - Ron's Jokes

The Trynamic Trio discussed incorporating character arcs into prewritten or published campaigns. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn SWAGtember IV Bundle: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/367766/SWAGtember-IV-A-New-Hype-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=53247 Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:04:44 - Main Topic: Character Arcs 00:39:55 - Outtro 00:40:59 - Ron's Joke

What makes a good Quickstart? The Trynamic Trio tackled that in this episode! Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:17:15 - Main Topic: Great Quickstarts 01:01:45 - Outtro 01:02:49 - Ron's Joke

Tracy wrangles two thirds of Team Squirrel (Ron and Cat) to discuss what makes adventures interesting. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:30 - Look What I Found! 00:29:17 - Main Topic: What Makes It Interesting? 01:07:19 - Outtro 01:08:23 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about adventures with heart, how to create them, and how to inject heart into any adventure. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn PocketQuest 2022: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_0_0_0_1000012 Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:18:28 - Main Topic: Adventures With Heart 01:00:20 - Outro 01:01:24 - Ron's Joke

Ron and Vern are out taking care of various life demands, and Darrell Hayhurst joins Tracy to talk about life, games, and creative passion, and along the way, provide some insiders' perspectives about working on Savage Worlds for Pinnacle Entertainment. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Kickstarter - Dustbunnies: Life Under the Couch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dhr-dbs/dustbunnies-life-under-the-couch Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:59 - Patron Praisings 00:01:41 - Look What I Found 00:11:37 - Main Topic: Savage Worlds Insiders 00:54:50 - Outro 00:56:02 - Tracy's Joke

In this episode our heroes discussed common “rules” of gaming and when to break them. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:22:03 - Main Topic: Breaking the "Rules" of Gaming 01:06:00 - Outro 01:07:04 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about those games they've regretting buying (or getting rid of)—those games which sit on the shelf unplayed and will likely remain so. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Links:YouTube - Mason Emerson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KdJxP5nNVcJsLPx7fJxkQ YouTube - Maitreyi Plays Games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLqQY4lxDmZhKHYhKGdHWg/featured Creative Demons And How to Slay Them by Richard Holman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58470840-creative-demons-and-how-to-slay-them Chapter Markers:00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:11:48 - Main Topic: Purchase Regrets 00:52:55 - Outro 00:53:59 - Ron's Joke

This week the Trynamic Trio discussed what sells them on a new setting. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:23:13 - Main Topic: What Sells Us On a Setting 01:02:55 - Outro 01:03:59 - Ron's Joke

The Trio discussed adding new players and/or new characters to an existing campaign/group. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found! 00:08:40 - Main Topic: New Players/Characters 00:50:11 - Outro 00:51:15 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio discuseed teamwork, in-game and between players. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:07:05 - Main Topic: Teamwork 00:50:09 - Outro 00:51:13 - Ron's Joke

The Trio took a deep dive into 13th Age's “One Unique Thing” rule, and it's usefulness in pretty much all game systems and settings. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:01:58 - Look What I Found? 00:09:21 - Main Topic: One Unique Thing 00:43:53 - Outro 00:44:49 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio took on the task of making failure meaningful. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:20:40 - Main Topic: Failure 01:03:52 - Outro 01:04:56 - Ron's Joke

This discussion was about morality in games. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:16:03 - Main Topic: Morality in Games 01:03:05 - Outro 01:04:09 - Ron's Joke

This week, the Trynamic Trio discussed ways to improve verisimilitude in your game. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:37 - Look What I Found! 00:07:31 - Main Topic: Bolstering Verisimilitude 00:56:21 - Outro 00:57:27 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio discussed capturing a setting in your system of choice. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What i Found! 00:13:28 - Main Topic: Capturing a Setting 00:59:39 - Outro 01:00:42 - Ron's Joke

The Trio discussed running games where PCs have disparate power levels. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:16:46 - Main Topic: Running Games with Disparate Power Levels 00:53:21 - Outro 00:54:25 - Ron's Joke

In this episode, Tracy, Vern, and Ron discussed some how-tos for running convention games. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:30 - Look What I Found! 00:06:25 - Main Topic: Convention Games 01:05:13 - Outro 01:06:19 - Ron's Joke

The Trio were joined by life coach, Carly Flagg, to discuss Enneagrams and how they can be applied to your game. Show Links:Carly's email: carlyflagg@handatheart.com Carly's site: https://handsatheart.com/ Take the RHETI test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/ Learn more: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:38 - Main Topic: Enneagrams in Gaming 01:08:33 - Outro 01:09:29 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio discussed the dreaded concept of…splitting the party! (dun-dun-duuuunnnnnn!) Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Look What I Found! 00:05:15 - Main Topic: Splitting the Party 00:51:54 - Outro 00:52:51 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio discussed consequences in story and whether you should adjust an encouter based on the “level” of the players. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:58 - Patron Praisings 00:01:34 - Look What I Found! 00:07:32 - Main Topic: Consequences in Story 00:47:37 - Outro 00:48:41 - Ron's Joke

The B-Team reunited, and together with listener, John Doom, they formed the Riders of DOOM to demonstrate the SWADE Social Conflict rules. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:59 - Patron Praisings 00:01:36 - Look What I Found! 00:10:18 - Main Topic: Social Conflicts 00:49:38 - Outro 00:50:34 - Ron's Joke (Courtesy of John)

Our Trynamic Trio discussed choosing a game to run a campaign for an inexperienced group. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:06:37 - Main Topic: Complexity with New Gamers 00:46:46 - Outro 00:47:42 - Joke

Where do you draw the line with real events in historical games? The Trynamic Trio discussed it in this episode! In other news, Vern LIKED Ron's Joke!!! Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:30:47 - Main Topic: Real Events in Historical Games 01:03:00 - Outro 01:04:04 - Ron's Joke

With Vern under the weather, Tracy and Ron discuss the mechanical aspect of campaign design. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:19:22 - Main Topic: Mechanics in Campaign Design 00:57:44 - Outro 00:58:49 - Ron's Joke

In this exciting episode, our Trynamic Trio discussed how to end your campaign! SPOILER ALERT: Actually end it! Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:15:06 - Main Topic: Ending Campaigns 00:48:41 - Outro 00:49:46 - Ron's Joke

The gang talked about long-term episodic play and how to maybe make it work. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found! 00:10:55 - Main Topic: Episodic Play 00:49:00 - Outro 00:49:56 - Ron's Joke

The Trio talked about heroism—how to help the players feel like their characters are, or should be, heroes and how to make sure you're running a heroic game. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:03:12 - Look What I Found! 00:08:44 - Main Topic: Heroism 01:01:12 - Outro 01:02:09 - Ron's Joke

Can campaigns that are “no-win” situations, ones where the PCs can't REALLY change the world, still be fun? That's exactly what the Trynamic Trio discussed this week! Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:00 - Patron Praisings 00:01:36 - Look What I Found! 00:18:26 - Main Topic: Having Fun With a No-Win Setting 00:57:46 - Outro 00:58:45 - Ron's Joke

In this episode, Tracy led a discussion about the trans experience at the table and ways to improve it. Ron and Vern had to use an alternate mic for this episode, so there's some weirdness with their voices. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:34 - Look What I Found! 00:07:08 - Main Topic: The Trans Experience at the Table 01:05:05 - Outro 01:06:05 - Ron's Joke

The Trio is back, and they talked about Session Zero…the pitfalls, and maybe some definitions. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found! 00:21:46 - Main Topic: Session Zero Pitfalls 01:02:17 - Outro 01:03:12 - Ron's Joke

With two thirds of the Trynamic Trio away, Ron called in Cat (from the mailroom) and Kristian Serrano. They formed Team Squirrel and discussed a topic near and dear to all their hearts (and minds), being a gamer with ADHD. Fun was had, and they stayed more on topic than should be expected. (Editing helped.) Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:57 - Patron Praisings 00:01:02 - Intro 00:01:32 - Look What I Found! 00:07:29 - Main Topic: Gaming With ADHD 01:02:35 - Outro 01:03:31 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about evil-centric games and characters. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:27 - Looke What I Found! 00:16:41 - Main Topic 00:52:48 - Outro 00:53:52 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio were joined by Darrell Hayhurst to ring in the New Year. They took on various short topics from the Official Savage Interludes Discord Server. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:03:28 - Main Topic: Discord Shorts 00:57:38 - Outro 00:58:33 - Ron's Joke

The gang talked about staying positive while properly Monday Morning Quarterbacking your game—also more on useful vs. non-useful feedback. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:28 - Look What I Found! 00:16:34 - Main Topic: Staying Positive When Analyzing Your Game 00:58:03 - Outro 00:59:09 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talked about one of the prevailing buzzphrases in the TTRPG world: failing forward. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:08:43 - Main Topic: Failing Forward 00:58:18 - Outro 00:59:26 - Ron's Joke

The Trio discussed just how much you need to research to run a setting. The answer, of course, is it depends. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:29 - Look What I Found! 00:20:39 - Main Topic: What Do You Really Need to Know to Run a Setting? 00:54:30 - Outro 00:55:36 - Ron's Joke

In this episode the gang discussed how to tell good ideas from bad ones in creative endeavors—for gaming, but also in general. Links: Ira Glass - The Perpetual Struggle to Find Your Creative Voice Creativity, Inc. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:56 - Patron Praisings 00:01:31 - Look What I Found! 00:16:02 - Main Topic: Telling the Good From the Bad in Creative Efforts 00:57:53 - Outro 00:59:01 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio talk about the differences between reality and verisimilitude. What realism are you willing to trade away for lighter mechanics? What is the minimum realism you need to maintain verisimilitude? Links: The Dungeon Newb's Guide Fari VTT Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Patron Praisings 00:01:42 - Look What I Found! 00:12:10 - Main Topic: Reality vs. Verisimilitude 00:57:43 - Outro 00:58:47 - Ron's Joke

The Trynamic Trio take on the transfer of Bennies at the table. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:38 - Look What I Found! 00:19:05 - Main Topic: Keeping Bennies Flowing 00:57:43 - Outro 00:58:47 - Ron's Joke