Slice of Dice Life: A Tabletop RPG Podcast

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All things tabletop role playing games. Why we like 'em, why we play 'em, and how we can enjoy them even more! Dungeons & Dragons 5e, Pathfinder, and whatever other systems you fancy, we explore the TTRPG genre from all the angles we can think of. We just


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    Skit: The Plight of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 3:13


    Some monsters are questioned as to why they failed to defend their dungeon. Dang heroes. Skit from episode 2-9. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-22: The Monsters' Turn to Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 42:51


    We discuss what it would be like to flip the script and play as monsters instead of heroes. Recipe for chaos? Or an opportunity to explore complex character choices? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-21: Achievement Unlocked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 51:00


    We love achievements, but do we love them in TTRPGs? Let's find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-20: A Chat on a Porch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 46:16


    On this episode we... chat on a porch! Anything goes for conversation, the weather, asthmatic doves and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-19: Ogres Are Like Onions. And So Is Your Character.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 52:23


    We present creative ways to explore your character more deeply. Activities and quizzes and... dating profiles? Oh my. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-18: How to Make Your DM Feel Like a Nat 20!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 64:15


    DMs/GMs are just the best. And in this episode, we discuss every way we could think of honoring and appreciating our DMs! Raise a flagon/tankard/nerd mug with us for your DM! And if that's you, raise a glass anyway and know we appreciate you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-17: Faction Function

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 77:39


    Factions in a TTRPG sound cool, but what are they really for and what makes them fun? We also discuss what might go into making your own homebrew factions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-16: How To Not Yawn During Combat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 93:48


    There are a ton of ways to make combat super interesting and cool, and we talk about as many as we can think of in this not so short episode about making combat un-lame! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-15: Choosy Players Choose Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 87:09


    We discuss how different levels of player freedom can significantly impact the group experience. Do you open world, railroad... or river?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-14: DIY TTRPG Again LOL

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 60:29


    Part 2 of our discussion on creating your very own TTRPG! This time we get more into the nitty-gritty fun stuff of mechanics and props and a host of other things! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-13: Fighter McFightersburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 57:51


    This episode is all about the Fighter class. What makes a Fighter a Fighter? And how can we change it up? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-12: What the Craft!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 62:42


    A discussion all about crafting! We talk about what makes crafting fun, our favorite crafted items, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-11: DIY TTRPG FYI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 61:07


    We discuss considerations for constructing your own tabletop RPG from concept and genre to gameplay style. Part 2 will include specific mechanics and materials. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-10: Back to the New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 54:24


    In this episode we discuss what we did, and what we want to do. Come raise a glass with us and make some TTRPG resolutions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-9: The Plight of Monsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 56:47


    We discuss why monsters can sometimes feel like shallow foes and how to make them more interesting. Also, a sweet sweet skit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-8: Must Go Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 87:59


    We discuss the things that make sessions feel slow and how to speed them up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-7: Who Needs a DM Anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 58:01


    We discuss different ways to scratch the RP itch without a DM, as well as ways players can contribute their own stories in tandem with their DM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-6: Ad-Libbing Like a Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 57:19


    We discuss what improvisational thinking can add to a role playing session by both DMs and players. Also, mad-lib anyone? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-5: Your Character CAN Be Immortal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 44:27


    A discussion on never forgetting your campaign and character and embracing the nostalgia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-4: I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 51:58


    A Halloween themed episode where we discuss spookifying your session as well as what makes things scary. Plus, a special scripted sketch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-3: So, Your Character Sucks. Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 44:26


    A discussion on the issue around realizing you don't like your character. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-2: Cognitive Awareness of One's Participatory Influence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 44:14


    We discuss the qualities of a good RP group member as well as how your play style can affect the experience of others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 2-1: We Begin Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 39:05


    We discuss starting up a campaign and what players and DMs alike can do to prepare. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-15: About Backstories (Season Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 105:28


    As the finale of season 1, we talk about how backstories can benefit player and DM both practically and emotionally as well as sharing some backstories from previous characters we've played. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-14: LOOOOOOOT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 84:22


    We discuss creating, awarding, selecting, and using loot, that sweet sweet material reward for adventuring so successfully. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-13: To Brew, Or Not To Brew!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 99:40


    In this episode we toy with the ideas around modifying system rules and the pros and woes of using a pregenerated adventure and writing your own from scratch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-12: Building a World from Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 67:09


    Constructing a role playing campaign plot and setting from the top down. No pre-planning. Just wingin' it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-11: Seasoning Your Game With Extra Flavor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 108:26


    Many tools and supplements, while not required to play, really help to enhance the role playing experience. We discuss a lot of them and the ways we've found them enjoyable. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-10: How to Make Mouth - Presenting a Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 67:28


    All of us players participate in the telling of a story, but the DM sets the stage. We discuss how to do that well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-9: Making the Most of Your Alter Ego - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 102:42


    Embodying a character through voice, mannerisms, and expressions. You don't need to be an actor, just willing to dive into the story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-8: Making the Most of Your Alter Ego - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 88:10


    The ins and outs of getting into the mind and heart of a character, and playing a role. This is a role playing game after all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-7: Turn That Frown Upside Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 73:20


    Failure is the worst! Or is it? We talk about how we use and appreciate failure when we experience it during an RP session. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-6: Dissecting Jesse's One Shot - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 54:26


    We continue our conversation from last time as we finish discussing Jesse's experience running his first homebrew one-shot. Improv vs preplanned, railroad vs sandbox, how to know what will fit into your session length, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-5: Dissecting Jesse's One Shot - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 54:26


    Jesse recently ran his first homebrew one-shot adventure! So we dialog about how that went and what went into the planning and running of it. Inspiration, improvisation, preplanned content composition, it all plays a part in crafting an engaging experience designed to last a short period of time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-4: We Start Counting From Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 84:57


    We chat about the power of the session zero and Compatibility One-Shots. Trademark pending... not really. We also dialog about our recent revival of our core D&D group after a 1.5 year hiatus. A session zero mid-campaign? We think yes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-3: Online Sessions and Other Things (feat. Mary McGill)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 57:43


    We sit down for a conversation with Mary McGill: Tik-Tok personality, visual artist, and TTRPG fan. We chat about her experience with D&D from her first exposure a couple years ago (in our group nonetheless) to now, playing and DMing in multiple groups simultaneously. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-2: Dungeon Masters Are People Too

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 69:49


    We discuss the Yays and Boos of the role of the Dungeon Master. How do we promote the most fun for the players, but not take on the responsibility of sole fun maker? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-1: They're More Player "Guidelines" Than "Rules"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 58:26


    We talk about the various ways a player can ensure they set themselves and everyone else at the table up for success to have a great time! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Episode 1-0: Who Are We Even?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 27:04


    A "session zero", as it were, to introduce ourselves (Jesse and Justin) and discuss how we got into tabletop role playing games. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 2:22


    A definitely not scripted trailer that definitely accurately represents how all of our episodes are going to be. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

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