TooManyRPGs' Podcast

Ethan and Lauren discuss Monte Cook Games' Cypher System, a cool genreful system that has a lot of options. Topics include Genres, Cypher Math, Shiny Red Button philosophy, and Character Sentences. If you enjoy the show and the new format, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs. We'd love to hear your personal Character Sentences! We are also currently accepting topics or games you would like us to discuss! So send in those suggestions!

It's finally happening. Lauren and Ethan talk about what it is about the Mouse Guard RPG that made them make a gosh darn hashtag about it. Topics include Mice, Universal Conflict Resolution, and Failing Forward. Mouse Guard - www.mouseguard.net If you enjoyed the show and the new format, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs We are also currently accepting topics or games you would like us to discuss! So send in those suggestions!

We're back! Rhi of the Magpies Podcast joins us to talk about Blades in the Dark, a game of fruit heists, murder-geists, and dressing up statues. Magpies: https://magpiespodcast.net/ Follow the Magpies: https://twitter.com/magpies_pod Follow Rhi: https://twitter.com/rhiannon42 If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs We are also currently accepting topics or games you would like us to discuss! So send in those suggestions!

GM of Party of One, Jeff Stormer, joins today to talk about his two player RPG show. We also talk about "Jeff vs. Geff", Recreation Emotion Feeling, Benefits to Oneshots, and Wrestling (again?!). Bonus: Grant Ellis guest hosts! Party of One Pod: http://www.partyofonepodcast.com/ Follow Jeff: https://twitter.com/PartyOfOnePod If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Brought to you from Forest City Comicon, Canada is "Beyond the X Card" a panel hosted by Kienna and Lauren about Safety Tools at the Table in RPGs. Follow Kienna: https://twitter.com/KiennaS Follow Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Find the Tool Kit: bit.ly/ttrpgsafetytoolkit If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Erin joins us today to talk about That DnD Podcast, which does a lot more than just DnD. In the same spirit, we talk about regional weather, playing games with their creators, ethically sourced necromancy, and a shout-out to all the podcast editors out there for all your fine work. That DnD Podcast: https://thatdndpodcast.com https://twitter.com/thatdndpodcast Follow Erin: https://twitter.com/TheRoadVirus_ If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Our first anniversary episode! To celebrate we talk to Kienna (our first guest) about her Thesis on Dungeons and Dragons and Livestreaming and look at audience interaction models, academics in gaming, and Wrestling(?). Thesis and Guides: bit.ly/DnDLivestreamThesis Follow Kienna: https://twitter.com/KiennaS If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Today we talk to Dave from Off_theTable's Urban Shadows: San Guajona, a game of personal drama and intrigue as factions scramble for power. Off-topics include: What is a Drag though?; "Twilight" as a verb; Pod Time is Weird; and the power of representing yourself though the safety of play. Off_theTable Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/off_theTable Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/CCDash2224 If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

DM C'loni joins us today and we talk about Plot Hunters, a DnD5e twitch stream which has gone to Barovia and back using the Curse of Strahd and Dragon Heist Modules, but also focusing on character relationships and stories. Plot Hunters Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/plothunters Follow C'loni: https://twitter.com/mistressverse If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Today we talk to DM Corrine (@gggomec) about their show Magic Folk, a DnD5e podcast about fun goofs, fallen pocket dimensions, and exploring your "self." Magic Folk Podcast: https://www.magicfolkpod.com/listen Get updates: https://twitter.com/magicfolkpod If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

"Refill your Heart Batteries" Today we talk to Jess (@go_jg) about LittleCuppaJo's The Promise Tree, a Ryuutama game about the powers of friendship and missing trees. We stay pretty on topic this week and mostly gush about how we all love Ryuutama. The Promise Tree: https://twitch.tv/littlecuppajo Get updates when they go live: https://twitter.com/littlecuppajo Follow Jess: https://twitter.com/go_jg And her Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/go_jg If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

We are joined by Brian to talk about Follow the Leader, an Actual Play podcast focused around GM-less games and the lessons we can learn from them. Off-Topics include Alternate Universes, Chaining Games (Redux), "We actually like DnD", Fedora Strahd, and collaborative world building. Follow the Leader: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-the-leader/id1412687905?mt=2 FtL on Twitter: twitter.com/ftlcast Follow Brian: https://twitter.com/roomwherepod And his Podcast: https://theroomwhereithappenedpod.podbean.com/ If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

This week we talk to Bren about their Actual-Playtest Whispers in the Shade, which uses a new system they are developing called Dreadnaught, which uses a combination of mechanics to differentiate between your character and your "other self." Off-Topics include the Persona 3, Solaire for Smash, Con Etiquette, "Slorp," and "We throw Jav here." Whispers in the Shade: twitter.com/wits_show Bren: https://twitter.com/BrenOrRaven If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

We're back, and we're talking to DC about the actual play of their game Mutants in the Night: FLARE. Topics include the importance of culture, language, and community, the risks and rewards of power in marginalized communities. Flare: https://twitch.tv/dungeoncommandr DC: https://twitter.com/dungeoncommandr Buy Mutants in the Night: https://dungeoncommandr.itch.io/mutants-in-the-night If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

Katy joins us today to talk about Tabled Hearts, Off_theTable's new Monster Hearts 2 Podcast about university students who have more problems than making it to class on time. Off topics include Monsters on the Orient Express, Nancy Drew's Monster Mysteries, Burning Wheel makes good friends, and the importance of Safety Tools. The Podcast: https://www.off-thetable.com/tabled-hearts/ The Katy: https://twitter.com/katyfaise If you want to suggest a content creator to contact or join us as a guest, you can email us at TooManyRPGs@gmail.com or message us at twitter.com/toomanyrpgs

This week we talk to Ell about zer Dungeon World campaign that started as part of Non-Binary ttRPG Month. Conversations include trees with souls, more mech rpgs than you expected, THE Wizard, and adventurers really just trying their best. Watch the Show: https://twitch.tv/harpydora Follow Ell: https://twitter.com/occasionalell Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or find us on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Anna Landin talks to us about "Friends at the Table," a show that covers many different systems, genre, and years. Topics include: Grappling Flow Charts, Unshackled Parking Robots, and Prehensile Manes Follow Anna: https://twitter.com/AnnaLandin Friends at the Table: https://twitter.com/Friends_Table Find the Show: http://friendsatthetable.net/ Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or just talk to us on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

This week we talk to Grant Ellis about "Across the Actuality," a surreal, magical adventure involving a lot of moving parts. We stay on topic for most of this interview since we just have so many dang questions about Invisible Sun, the latest enigma by Monte Cook Games. Follow Grant: twitter.com/WisePapaGrant Support the Project: patreon.com/GrantREllis Find the Shows: twitch.tv/off_TheTable twitch.tv/WebDM twitch.tv/EricVulgaris Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or just talk to us on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

We talk to Tony and Jane from DnD RAW about their dual actual play series and a talk show that breaks down DnD's sometimes very strange rules. Off Topics include #Drama vs #Goof; Punching things in the face; Picking Flowers in video games; the Elephants of Barovia; Ikea Scrolls Follow DnD RAW: https://twitter.com/rulesaswritten About Page: http://dndraw.com/about/ Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or just talk to us on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

We talk to Ben and Mel from Pod of Love about the rom-com simulator Fog of Love, which leads us on a journey of conversation about Playing Different Games with the same Characters, DadCon, Singing in Public, and the mysteries of Human Relationships. Follow Pod of Love!: https://twitter.com/podoflove Network Website: http://www.allportsopen.com/ Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or just talk to us on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Mariah Currey talks to us about Thrilling Intent, an episodic DnD/pathfinder(?) youtube show presented not unlike a visual novel. Did Ethan accidentally curse this episode and we had to record it twice? He sure did. Discover the secrets of "Sorce'alocks", "Wizard High School", and "Troupime". Follow Mariah!: https://twitter.com/RainyDayMariah Follow Thrilling Intent!: https://twitter.com/3rdwheelin Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/3rdWheelie/featured Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Jessica Osborne talks to us about Wanderquest, an all lady driven podcast with high emotional tenor, troubling mysteries, and an emphasis on family. Off-topics include Dice Foley, Cinnamon Bun Halflings, 600 Year-Old Level 1's, and Inventory Management. Follow Jessica!: https://twitter.com/littlecuppajo Follow Heart Points!: https://twitter.com/waderquestspod Website: https://www.encounterroleplay.com/podcasts/wanderquest/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wanderquest-d-d5e-actual-play/id1278776602?mt=2 Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Let us know! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

No guest this week as Lauren talks about her favorite podcast Heart Points, a lovely and charming one-on-one husband/wife duo mostly playing Dungeon World Follow Heart Points!: https://twitter.com/heartpointspod Website: https://heartpoints.wordpress.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/heart-points/id1258319490?mt=2 Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Courtney talks to us about Havoc in the Hinterlands. Includes Defining "Hinterlands", Dragon Pope, Dunking on Mike, and Bad Places to Sleep at Night. Expert: https://twitter.com/@courtneylius Catch it Live: https://www.twitch.tv/unmadegaming Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/unMadeGaming/featured Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Isabella Jones talks to us about Dice for Brains, and we get wildly off topic and talk about why we love RPGs and how some found their way there. Expert: https://twitter.com/isakills Website: http://diceforbrains.libsyn.com/ On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dice-for-brains-podcast/id1069678831?mt=2 Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Jay Dawson talks about Dungeon Rats, an improv comedy take on Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition. Expert: https://twitter.com/jaydawson Website: http://neonrival.com/thedungeonrats/ On iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dungeon-rats/id1182846355?mt=2 Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Talking about Rise of the Dark Side, and a lot of random Star Wars lore with creator Stryder Heap! Expert: https://twitter.com/StryderHeap Live Broadcasts: https://www.twitch.tv/encounterroleplay On Demand: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4a6HmwLLXpeC_YOpxHuYPwfvpqkTM8Ku Want to suggest creators or join us as an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. https://twitter.com/TooManyRPGs Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear

Discussing Project Athena with Kienna! Expert: https://twitter.com/KiennaS Updates: https://twitter.com/GrimJack21502 Live Broadcasts: https://www.twitch.tv/grimjack21502 On Demand: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCobyCB0f8v0IEZVkyGuul3Q Summary Boards: https://padlet.com/lerwin721 Want to suggest creators or be declared an Expert?!?!?? Send us an email with links to where we can find them! TooManyRPGs@gmail.com Or hit us up on twitter. Lauren: https://twitter.com/jl_nicegirl Ethan: https://twitter.com/superrobotbear