Podcasts about game mastering

In this episode, we're diving into the things that have been living rent-free in our heads lately—from dice-rolling daydreams to late-night reading binges. We're talking cyberpunk aesthetics, revisiting Neuromancer and what it means for TTRPG worldbuilding, plus some of the coolest new D&D monsters we've come across and how they could shake up your next encounter.Whether you're looking for campaign inspiration or just want to hear what kinds of media are fueling our creativity, this one's for you.Topics Covered:The legacy of Neuromancer and how cyberpunk still hacks our imaginationsNew and weird D&D monsters that could derail your whole party (in a good way)Books that are shaping the way we think about storytellingIndie game discoveries and TTRPG ideas we can't stop noodling onSo grab your dice, your favorite beverage, and come hang out with us!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you find the next perfect obsession.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Rio, Franco, Shade, and Nick dive deep into the wild and wonderful world of Wilderfeast, the TTRPG where culinary adventure meets dangerous exploration. We explore how to craft memorable campaigns in this unique setting that blends cooking, monster hunting, and community building into one delicious experience. In the episode we also talk about:How to balance the cooking mechanics with traditional TTRPG gameplayCreating memorable monster encounters that serve both combat and culinary purposesThe game's innovative approach to downtime and character development through cookingJoin our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you serve up the perfect Wilderfeast campaign.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Rio, Stephen, and Nick talk about Cyberpunk's Night City as a setting to place your ttrpg campaign. We talk about it's lore from Cyberpunk 2020, Cyberpunk Red, and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as how to use it's unique blend of capitalist dystopia, technology, and freedom to make an amazing campaign. In the episode we also talk about:How we would frame a story in Night CityCyberpunks core tenants as put forward by creator Mike PondsmithPower level in Night City and how to challenge your playersGangs, Enemies, and potential NPCsJoin our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, the hosts examine leveling mechanics in tabletop RPGs, discussing their purpose, various implementations across different systems, and strategies for incorporating character progression into your games effectively.The purpose of leveling mechanics: progression, rewards, and maintaining player engagementComparison of different leveling systems (XP-based, milestone, mixed approaches)How leveling affects game balance and party dynamicsCreative alternatives to traditional levelingJoin our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this healing episode of Tabletopped, host Nick brings together our regular panel of tabletop gaming experts to dissect and analyze healing mechanics across various TTRPGs. From traditional hit points to narrative-driven recovery systems, the panel explores what makes healing engaging, balanced, and meaningful in gameplay.Comparative analysis of healing systems in D&D, Cairn, and moreDiscussion on the "5-minute adventuring day" problem and how different games address itThe psychological impact of different healing mechanics on player decision-makingDebate on resource management vs. narrative recovery approachesHow healing mechanics reflect a game's tone and intended play experienceCreative alternatives to traditional healing systems from indie TTRPGsJoin our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this week's exciting episode of Tabletopped, we boldly go where no gaming podcast has gone before! Join us as Nick sits down with game designers Al Spader and Michael Dismuke to discuss their work on the the second edition of Star Trek Adventures!In the episode:Al and Michael share their journey from Star Trek fans to official game designersDeep dive into the core mechanics changes in Star Trek Adventures 2.0How the team balanced staying true to Star Trek lore while creating engaging gameplayThe challenges of updating the original system while keeping what fans lovedBehind-the-scenes stories from playtesting sessionsToday's Guests:Al Spader: Lead designer for Star Trek Adventures 2.0, Al has been with the project since its inception and previously worked on numerous acclaimed RPG supplements. Find out more about Al HEREMichael Dismuke: Writer and game designer specializing in narrative development, Michael has contributed to multiple Star Trek Adventures sourcebooks and brings his passion for storytelling to the 2.0 edition. Check out his website HEREJoin our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mitch Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we are taking another listener question from the discord! Today's question is all about who can add onto a backstory and how a GM should approach contributing or including backstory elements in the game.Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we are taking listener questions from the discord! We answer questions about running horror, what games we have been playing, the longest TTRPG breaks we've taken, and more!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we have the cast from the upcoming actual play podcast, "Undiscovered Countries: an Unplanned RPG Podcast." We talk about GMing as a group, Ironsworn, how to build a world together and so much more!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, Franco's putting our crew through the ultimate D&D knowledge gauntlet! Can Nick, Rio, and Shade survive the brutal interrogation about every edition of our favorite tabletop RPG?Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the gang talk through if there are any differences in TTRPGs. Does it matter what ttrpg system you use to tell a story? This and more in this week's episode of Tabletopped!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the gang answer a question sent to Nick by a player at their table. How does a GM avoid overpowering player narrative control?Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rio got Nick to sit down and have a long interview about whatever Rio wanted. The rest is history. Tabletopped's birthday tradition of interviewing Nick returns in this episode! We reflect on the year that was and talk about where we hope to go in the next year!Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.LINKS!→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the gang talk about whether players should be expected to know the rules of the TTRPG they are playing. Should GM's be expected to coach them through their turn? How long should people be given to take their turn? Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, game master Franco is back to put our crew through the ultimate D&D knowledge gauntlet... Again! Can Nick, Rio, and Shade survive the brutal interrogation about every edition of our favorite tabletop RPG? Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week's episode, Donnie and Dan discuss the importance of long-term exit planning for your company. They cover common exit strategies for pest and lawn care business owners and emphasize the need for clear financial goals and contingency plans in case of unexpected events.    Hosts:  Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services  

Merry Christmas, and I hope you're doing something with family and/or friends instead of watching this on the 25th. In response to a post on X, encouraging GMs to relax and enjoy the work instead of thinking they bear all the burdens of the world (and game), I was inspired to talk for a bit on this issue. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic: how do we get people to want to be GMs, and to see the role realistically? Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fluffncrunch Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fluffncrunchpod Subscribe to our email list: https://forms.gle/VaFtxXjkzRSqwFi39

In this episode of Tabletopped, our hosts talk about running factions in ttrpgs! Can Nick, Rio, and Shadecome up with a unified theory of factions? Or will they split on the best ways to do it? Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, Franco's putting our crew through the ultimate D&D knowledge gauntlet! Can Nick, Rio, and Shade survive the brutal interrogation about every edition of our favorite tabletop RPG? Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What happens when self-proclaimed podcast pros dive into Tales of the Valiant? Chaos, laughter, and some surprisingly insightful RPG chatter! This week on the RPGBOT.Podcast, we tackle everything from crafting epic encounters (complete with imaginary theme music) to debating whether luck should be a mechanic or just what you need to survive your GM's wrath. We even brainstorm high-speed carriage chases—because who doesn't want Fast & Furious: Medieval Drift? Oh, and don't miss our deep dive into in-game diseases (plagues at the tavern, anyone?) and a head-to-head showdown between the Tales of the Valiant GM Guide and the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Which one reigns supreme? You'll have to listen to find out! Tune in now, and prepare to roll... or laugh... or both. Warning: You might suddenly want to homebrew dragon-car combat. SUMMARY In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts flex their podcasting prowess (read: make it up as they go) and dive headfirst into Tales of the Valiant. It's like they opened a treasure chest of new RPG mechanics and dumped it all on the table. Topics include Game Mastering 101 (and 201, 301, and possibly PhD-level encounter crafting), the joys of diseases (in-game only, we hope), and why luck is no longer just for gamblers. The hosts also explore the combat rules, including aerial and vehicle fights, because every adventurer needs a mid-air dragon fight or a fast-and-furious-style carriage chase. They geek out over dungeon-building tools, NPC social dynamics, and how to brew up monsters in the Homebrewer's Toolbox without needing an apron. Finally, the episode wraps up with a showdown between the Tales of the Valiant GM Guide and the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Who reigns supreme? Tune in to find out, and maybe laugh a little along the way. Warning: Side effects may include a sudden urge to roll initiative. LINKS Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The podcast boasts over 10 years of experience, though expertise in podcasting remains... debatable. Tales of the Valiant offers seamless compatibility with 5e, making it accessible for veteran and new players alike. The Game Master's Guide provides invaluable advice for new GMs, with streamlined encounter-building rules and intuitive guidance. Emphasizing human elements in gaming, the guide highlights the importance of crafting immersive and meaningful stories. Magic item crafting demands both proficiency and time, while diseases and luck mechanics add unique gameplay twists. Expanded combat mechanics, including multi-phase boss fights, underwater and vehicle combat, and colossal enemies, enrich tactical gameplay. Tools like dungeon generators and social mechanics deepen adventures, while minions and "bloodied" rules enhance combat dynamics. Variant rules, like Doom Points, introduce strategic tension but may not suit every table's playstyle. The Homebrewer's Toolbox empowers GMs with user-friendly monster creation rules and creative resources. Random tables and flexible mechanics support diverse play styles, making the guide a robust resource for 5e games. Compared to the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, Tales of the Valiant GM Guide offers significant improvements, delivering a richer toolkit for GMs and players alike. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

What happens when self-proclaimed podcast pros dive into Tales of the Valiant? Chaos, laughter, and some surprisingly insightful RPG chatter! This week on the RPGBOT.Podcast, we tackle everything from crafting epic encounters (complete with imaginary theme music) to debating whether luck should be a mechanic or just what you need to survive your GM's wrath. We even brainstorm high-speed carriage chases—because who doesn't want Fast & Furious: Medieval Drift? Oh, and don't miss our deep dive into in-game diseases (plagues at the tavern, anyone?) and a head-to-head showdown between the Tales of the Valiant GM Guide and the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Which one reigns supreme? You'll have to listen to find out! Tune in now, and prepare to roll... or laugh... or both. Warning: You might suddenly want to homebrew dragon-car combat. SUMMARY In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts flex their podcasting prowess (read: make it up as they go) and dive headfirst into Tales of the Valiant. It's like they opened a treasure chest of new RPG mechanics and dumped it all on the table. Topics include Game Mastering 101 (and 201, 301, and possibly PhD-level encounter crafting), the joys of diseases (in-game only, we hope), and why luck is no longer just for gamblers. The hosts also explore the combat rules, including aerial and vehicle fights, because every adventurer needs a mid-air dragon fight or a fast-and-furious-style carriage chase. They geek out over dungeon-building tools, NPC social dynamics, and how to brew up monsters in the Homebrewer's Toolbox without needing an apron. Finally, the episode wraps up with a showdown between the Tales of the Valiant GM Guide and the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide. Who reigns supreme? Tune in to find out, and maybe laugh a little along the way. Warning: Side effects may include a sudden urge to roll initiative. LINKS Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The podcast boasts over 10 years of experience, though expertise in podcasting remains... debatable. Tales of the Valiant offers seamless compatibility with 5e, making it accessible for veteran and new players alike. The Game Master's Guide provides invaluable advice for new GMs, with streamlined encounter-building rules and intuitive guidance. Emphasizing human elements in gaming, the guide highlights the importance of crafting immersive and meaningful stories. Magic item crafting demands both proficiency and time, while diseases and luck mechanics add unique gameplay twists. Expanded combat mechanics, including multi-phase boss fights, underwater and vehicle combat, and colossal enemies, enrich tactical gameplay. Tools like dungeon generators and social mechanics deepen adventures, while minions and "bloodied" rules enhance combat dynamics. Variant rules, like Doom Points, introduce strategic tension but may not suit every table's playstyle. The Homebrewer's Toolbox empowers GMs with user-friendly monster creation rules and creative resources. Random tables and flexible mechanics support diverse play styles, making the guide a robust resource for 5e games. Compared to the 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide, Tales of the Valiant GM Guide offers significant improvements, delivering a richer toolkit for GMs and players alike. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

In this episode of Tabletopped, we open the phone lines and chat through some questions we have been talking about! In it we: Discuss alternate timeline settings Talk through the point of leveling Ask ourselves, "What does a GM owe their table?" Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. Key Topics Discussed: Character creation and the four classic archetypes (Teamster, Scientist, Android, Marine) Creating tension through environmental storytelling and resource management How to balance horror and player agency in your campaigns Whether you're a veteran GM, or a new listener trying to escape your family on Thanksgiving, this episode offers valuable insights. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, we venture into the dark corridors of sci-fi horror with MOTHERSHIP, the critically acclaimed indie TTRPG! In it we: Break down the innovative stress and panic system Share our experiences running horrifying space scenarios Discuss how to create the perfect atmosphere of cosmic dread Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming. Key Topics Discussed: Character creation and the four classic archetypes (Teamster, Scientist, Android, Marine) Creating tension through environmental storytelling and resource management How to balance horror and player agency in your campaigns Whether you're a veteran GM looking to add some horror to your sci-fi, or a new Warden hoping to run your first deadly space mission, this episode offers valuable insights to help your crew survive... or die trying. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, we get philosophical about story structure! In it we: Talk about different story structures Get into railroading Discuss what kind of stories WE run Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to demonstrate how you can build your own TTRPG modules and campaigns. Key Topics Discussed: Railroading in D&D Story structures What stories we have run Whether you're a veteran GM or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your adventure building and elevate your games. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, we take the new D&D rules to court! In it we: Talk about the biggest changes in the new rules Predict future directions WoTC may take D&D Debate whether the new rules are worth using Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to demonstrate how you can build your own TTRPG modules and campaigns. Key Topics Discussed: The biggest changes in the rules D&D 2024's combat system Our hopes and fears for the future of D&D Whether you're a veteran GM or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your adventure building and elevate your games. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠

I had the privilege to sit down and chat with Dumb-Dumbs & Dice CEO Ryan LaPlante about his experiences playing and Game Mastering for their various actual play shows, like Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons and Jesters of Ravenloft. You can follow Dumb-Dumbs & Dice on social media (including YouTube, X, and Instagram) @dumbdumbdice and check out their Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/dumbdumbdice For more conversations on broader TTRPG and Game Design, check out the Untitled TTRPG Podcast with Wrel and I at: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5d3vzUrw9W0UpczwhbJJwvFHx7mjjrOK&si=KrtvRFllg63A9nfm Also on Spotify at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HIwLTBfuhnRwOdlA3Vd2d?si=d5f0e2513e464fee To join the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord, head to https://discord.gg/4CjhBQxX Or email me directly at: dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In this episode of Tabletopped, we get bear-y deep into one of the sweetest TTRPG's out there: HONEY HEIST! In it we: Talk about running this one page system Review our own experience playing the game Go over the best ways to get your friends to play this silly, fun, and crazy ttrpg Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to demonstrate how you can build your own TTRPG modules and campaigns. Key Topics Discussed: How to build characters in Honey Heist Techniques to make playing a one shot cohesive Advice on how to lean into the craziness of this game Whether you're a veteran GM or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your adventure building and elevate your games. LINKS! → ⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, we follow last week's episode on Fairy Tale Horror in TTRPGs with building our own Faerie themed adventure "The Last Hunting of the Boar." In it we: Talk about what is essential for a Fae themed game Build motivations for factions and NPCs Create a system agnostic adventure that will be available this Wednesday on our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for all members (even free ones!) Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to demonstrate how you can build your own TTRPG modules and campaigns. Key Topics Discussed: How to hook players What tropes to use in the adventure Techniques for making a compelling adventure Whether you're a veteran GM or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your adventure building and elevate your games. LINKS! → ⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, we journey into the eerie world of Fairy Tale Horror in TTRPGs (Tabletop Role-Playing Games). We answer big questions like: Why should you use fairy tale horror in your game? What are the essential tropes of this genre? Can the Fae actually be terrifying? Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to unpack the unique elements that make fairy tale horror a chilling addition to any campaign. Key Topics Discussed: Why fairy tale horror works in TTRPGs Classic tropes of the genre: trickster Fae, dark forests, and cursed wishes Techniques for making Fae creatures genuinely scary How to weave folklore and fairy tales into horror campaigns Whether you're a veteran GM or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights to enhance your storytelling and elevate your horror games. LINKS! → ⁠Tabletopped's website⁠ → ⁠Patreon⁠ → ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by ⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Have you ever wondered, "Am I running my horror TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) correctly?" or "Should my players feel more scared?" If these questions sound familiar, you're in the right place! In today's episode, we dive deep into the purpose of running a horror game, discussing how to effectively create tension, fear, and atmosphere in your TTRPG sessions. Whether you're a new Game Master or a seasoned pro, these expert insights will help you take your horror campaigns to the next level. Joining us are our experienced panel of GMs: Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade. With over 50 years of combined Game Mastering experience, we explore the art of running immersive horror games, covering everything from pacing to player psychology. LINKS! → Tabletopped's website → Patreon → ⁠Instagram⁠ → ⁠Twitter⁠ Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time! Theme music by Michelle Poulin Support and Subscribe to the Podcast!

Hello Rescuers!This episode is subtitled, "Tactical combat, wargaming, and RPGs". Although inspired by Snapshot, the thoughts are broader than any one particular set of rules.Opening with a quotation from Jamison's, "Gamemastering", this episode shares some thoughts about the place of wargaming in the roleplayer's arsenal. The words of Brian Jamison tell us to be wary of such folk, but I am in disagreement.Big thank you to Jason, John, Simon, and Wiebe for contributing to the show with their calls!And thank you to you for tuning in and making this show a part of your hobby. I hope you find it useful.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblin:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello Rescuers!This episode is subtitled, "Tactical combat, wargaming, and RPGs". Although inspired by Snapshot, the thoughts are broader than any one particular set of rules.Opening with a quotation from Jamison's, "Gamemastering", this episode shares some thoughts about the place of wargaming in the roleplayer's arsenal. The words of Brian Jamison tell us to be wary of such folk, but I am in disagreement.Big thank you to Jason, John, Simon, and Wiebe for contributing to the show with their calls!And thank you to you for tuning in and making this show a part of your hobby. I hope you find it useful.Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/Logo and artwork by MJ Hiblin:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Farzana Baduel chats with Rupert Younger, Director of the Oxford University Centre for Corporate Reputation and Co-founder of Finsbury (now FGS Global). Rupert, a renowned author and academic, shares his profound insights into the dynamics of corporate reputation and the evolving landscape of global communications. Rupert's distinguished career includes leading the Oxford Centre for Corporate Reputation, co-authoring influential books like 'The Reputation Game' and 'The Activist Manifesto,' and serving as an ambassador for The HALO Trust. With his extensive experience and expertise, Rupert offers a unique perspective on the intersection of corporate reputation, social responsibility, and strategic communications. In This Episode, We Explore: The Foundations of Corporate Reputation Balancing Profit and Purpose in Business Key Research Findings for Corporate Leaders Integrating Purpose into Business Strategies The Impact of Digital Transformation on Reputation The Intersection of Corporate Reputation and Social Responsibility Measuring the Effectiveness of Reputation Management Efforts

Game Mastering tips, tricks, and whoopsies all laid bare by Austin, David, Carl, and Kate. Listen in to what they learned on the journey that was The Young and the Monstrous. Plus, Austin claps back at the foul slanders from the last episode.Game Mastering tips, tricks, and whoopsies all laid bare by Austin, David, Carl, and Kate. Listen in to what they learned on the journey that was The Young and the Monstrous.Plus, Austin claps back at the foul slanders from the last episode.

DMs Rob and Matt are back to answer your questions about Game Mastering! Plus, the triumphant return of Unwanted Advice!  Check out the DMofNone Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/DungeonMasterOfNone  Join us on Discord! Music: Pac Div - Roll the Dice; Du gamla, du fria - Sabaton; Young Folks - Peter Bjorn and John.

One of the most under-recognized elements of Game Mastering is considering the real-world time spent playing and waiting in a game environment. Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. Gaming doesn't have to just be an escape. It can help revolutionize your reality. Want more Dragon Mind? Subscribe to our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@dragonmindttrpgs and follow us on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@dragonmindttrpgs Have a question? Ask us by sending us an email at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com or posting in the Dragon Mind channel in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/DAJcutMt Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

In this engaging episode of the Lead Gen HQ podcast, we'll discuss the art of nurturing leads for long-term success. Discover why playing the long game with your leads is crucial and how it can yield impressive results over time. I'll share personal anecdotes and insights, comparing my experiences of closing leads from 2020 and 2023, demonstrating the power and potential of effective lead nurturing strategies. Whether you're in marketing, sales, or business development, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and tactics to cultivate lasting relationships with your leads, turning them into loyal customers and brand advocates. Join us as we uncover the secrets to sustained lead nurturing and long-term business growth.

In this insightful 101st episode of the 4D Chess Dynasty Football Podcast, we delve into the nuanced world of Dynasty Bestball. As the community adapts to popular strategies like tiering down, depth analysis, and leveraging WORP (Wins Over Replacement Player), we explore what competitive edges still exist and how to exploit them. This episode is a deep dive into bestball theory, discussing the evolution of the game and whether the community can truly bridge the gap in dynasty bestball leagues. Join us as we analyze current trends, dissect emerging strategies, and provide you with the knowledge to stay ahead in the dynamic world of dynasty football. Whether you're an experienced player or new to the scene, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge in their dynasty bestball leagues.

Dive into the high-stakes world of enrollment management. Explore how colleges play the numbers game, balancing budgets, student needs, and academic integrity. Uncover the tactics and strategies that make or break a college's reputation and financial health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyfenshyt/support

Hark, noble Cabalists, and be greeted with mirth! On this day's tale, the Lords do convene to regale thee with the saga's crescendo in Jesse's dragonlance campaign. A query from a gentle listener, pondering the art of casual game mastering, finds its home in the discourse. Yet, lo and behold, the most savory discourse unfolds as they delve into the rich marrow of inspiration—whence cometh our ideas, and doth it pass muster to filch from other realms of media?

The crew answers an email asking about favorite characters and NPCs. Another email asks about how to find and vet players when Looking For Group online.  The main topic discusses ways a GM can be creative and handle curve balls thrown at them from players moving in unanticipated directions during our tabletop RPG sessions.   00:00 - Introduction 02:54 - Email 20:57 - Main Topic   Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

Ready to elevate your podcast game? Let me, your host Kendra Corman, take you on my own journey from struggling beginner to a more experienced podcaster. You'll get to hear about the trials and errors of overly scripted beginnings, and the beauty that unfolds when genuine conversation takes place. I'll be sharing my top tips on conducting pre-interview research, crafting engaging questions, and creating a relaxed atmosphere for your guest. Key Takeaways:- Pre-interview Research: Know your guest well. Use social media, blogs, and pre-interviews to gather information.- Crafting Questions: Start with open-ended questions that invite discussion. Tailor the questions to your audience and guest.- Creating a Comfortable Environment: Make your guest feel at ease by having a pre-interview conversation and doing tech checks.- Active Listening: Listen to your guest actively rather than thinking about the next question. Use editing tools to remove pauses if needed.- Post-Interview Follow-Up: Build a relationship with your guest through email follow-ups and engage them in the promotion of the episode.Tools Mentioned:- PodMatch: A service that helps with pre-interview research https://www.joinpodmatch.com/kendracorman - Descript: An editing tool that removes pauses https://www.descript.com/Please note that some links may be affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you choose the purchase through my link. Looking to save time or get more information from AI?If you're just starting out with AI or looking to enhance your outputs, my book 'Mastering AI in Communications' is your essential guide. Whether you're a beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, grab your free electronic copy or purchase it on Amazon right here!Amazon: https://a.co/d/bhblVcGFree e-version: https://courses.kendracorman.com/aibookDon't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make AI your most powerful tool yet in saving time and improving efficiency!

There are at least as many styles of Storytelling (or DMing, or Gamemastering, or whatever) as there are Storytellers, most of whom have Strong Opinions about the best way to do things. We've had a bit of discussion here and there over our two seasons, but this week we—along with special guest and veteran Storyteller, Fetch—are having a roundtable on advanced Storytelling techniques we favor. This is especially geared towards Storytellers who have run a few Changeling games and gotten the hang of things, but are looking to try some new and more complex methods at their table. Have a listen, and perhaps you'll get some ideas to deploy for your next session...! We also have a whole mess of links this time around. First, two other episodes that are centered on the ins and outs of the Storytelling role: Episode 38 (Session Zero): https://changelingthepodcast.com/podcast/episode-38-session-zero/ Episode 51 (Storyteller's Guide): https://changelingthepodcast.com/podcast/episode-51-storytellers-guide/ Three other media outlets whose work we appreciate and recommend for game-running guidance: Simulacra Studios: https://www.patreon.com/SimulacraStudios Mage: the Podcast: https://magethepodcast.com/ Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff: https://www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/ A book of Pooka's that got mentioned for story hook ideas, and a link to Fetch's Discord for many gaming opportunities: Book of Days: https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/412055?affiliate_id=3063731 Fetch's Discord: https://discord.gg/cuMTVAxF And our usual battery of social media posts: Discord (where you can also find Fetch!): https://discord.me/ctp Email: podcast@changelingthepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@ChangelingPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChangelingT your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun) is a Síocháin who bears the Mantle of the Flowchart Maker. Pooka G (any pronoun/they)'s chimerical companion is a Star Wars-style opening crawl at the start of each game session. Our audience must experience not only the ways to free Prometheus, but be schooled in the very desire to free him. —Bertolt Brecht

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Today I am interviewing a brilliant friend of mine, Kait Ann-Michelle! Kait is a speaker, an expert coach, and an absolute master when it comes to the inner game mindset as it applies to weight loss. When it comes to the topics of goal achievement, trying to transform your body, and transforming your life, she and I have very similar philosophies—but Kait brings a totally different perspective. We get into a LOT today, from talking about Kait herself, and her story, to where you even start with mindset. If you struggle with being present and you're always focusing on (and getting anxious about) the future or because your identity is stuck in the past—we talk a lot about how to fix that and how to change these narratives, change your entire perspective on life, stop self-sabotage, and ultimately get out of your own way. Let's get into it! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/45DuKNMb-D8 Check out our BRAND NEW podcast website for written summaries of every new episode, transcripts, links to find our guests, special offers, and more: https://www.dietingfromtheinsideout.com/post/fixing-your-inner-game-mastering-your-self-with-kait-ann-michelle-dfio-279 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Intro & about today's episode (02:35) — Our sponsors (04:13) — About Kait (14:40) — Where to start (22:02) — Finding peace in chaos (32:34) — What success is not (35:31) — Navigating resistance & being present (42:49) — Getting set up for success (52:45) — Overcoming impatience (57:11) — Outro—freebies, how to apply for coaching JOIN THE 180 ACADEMY FOR OVER 50% OFF (special offer ONLY for podcast listeners): https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/180academypodcastoffer CONNECT WITH KAIT: ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle ‣ Elev8 Podcast: https://pod.link/1451659143 ‣ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kaitannmichelle9703 ‣ All Other Links: https://beacons.ai/kaitannmichelle FREEBIES & SPECIAL OFFERS: ‣ Special Coaching Offer calendar link for only podcast listeners: https://calendly.com/hamiltontrained/application-call-from-the-podcast ‣ #Project90 - the exact 90-day blueprint on how to lose weight & never gain it back (without giving up the rest of your life): https://bit.ly/Project90Access ‣ Join my free Facebook group & get all my trainings: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatlosssimplified ‣ Get my [Free] Fat Loss Check-list Course: https://bit.ly/FatLossCheckList ‣ The best supplements for weight loss video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfjByg4Zr_Y ‣ 1st Phorm Supplement Training (from our Facebook community): https://bit.ly/3hkBuLF ‣ Get FREE shipping on 1st Phorm Supplements: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=realjaredhamilton ‣ Use promo code HAMILTONTRAINED for 20% off at: https://www.flexpromeals.com FIND ME ON: ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realjaredhamilton ‣ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaredhamilton ‣ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realjaredhamilton ‣ Email: jared@hamiltontrained.com ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com © 2023 Jared Hamilton --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dietingfromtheinsideout/support

Join Jane, Mike and special guest Grant Howitt as Ellen makes her Game Mastering debut in our brand new One-Shot Wonder, Teatime Adventures. This is the cosiest game you can imagine. A group of new friends must come together and prepare their goodies for the spring festival. Get your own copy of Teatime Adventures - https://www.snowbrightstudio.com/teatime-adventures To join the OX Supporters Club and our official Discord server: patreon.com/oxclub Check out the official Outside Xbox and Outside Xtra store for sweet merch!: store.outsidexbox.com To watch all the original Oxventure videos, visit us on YouTube at youtube.com/oxventure.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decipher the secrets of real estate Market Trends and discover how to not only survive but thrive in any market condition. In this video, we share expert insights and strategies to help you weather the storms of market fluctuations and emerge as a successful investor. From capitalizing on market lows to navigating high-demand periods, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to make smart investment decisions. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the real estate market! Hit the like button, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more invaluable tips and secrets to real estate success.”  

What's in this episode:- What is the inside game?- Practicing gratitude- Evaluating your triggers- Dealing with insecurities- Finding opportunities for growth and healingAbout Mitch:Mitch Newman is a speaker, leadership facilitator, and coach. He provides tools and techniques that allow people to get out of their own way so they can tap into the magic that exists inside of them. Mitch is a conscious leader within the Community Based Marketing industry and specializes in the world of entrepreneurs and the self-employed in bringing deeper levels of insight, authenticity, and contribution to everyone they serve.Contact  Mitch:Facebook: Mitch Newman's - Life's A MITCHism YouTube: @theinsidegamewithmitchnewm7408Podcast: The Inside GameLinkedIn: Mitch NewmanCatch the full video of this conversation:  https://youtu.be/vMoXMYmOlpQText BUZZ to (816) 727-7610 to connect directly with us and share your favorites from the episode or learn more about upcoming events and challenges happening in our industryJoin Weaver Sales Academy: https://www.weaversa.com/Follow Michael & Courtney on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandcweaverInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandcweaver/Youtube: https://youtu.be/vMoXMYmOlpQMichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-weaver-a2940095Courtney LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-weaver-4b8139a0/

Join GM Jared, as he interviews Patrick Edwards, a Co-Founder of the Storyteller's Forge on their brand new upcoming project called the Black Ballad.     Don't forget to check out Patrick Edwards guest Game Mastering on the Amateurish Productions twitch channel on Wednesday March 8th, @ 8pm EST Amateurish Productions As well as, you can find more information below about Black Ballad, the Storyteller's Forge, and about Patrick Edwards below. https://www.thepatedwards.com/ https://www.storytellersforge.com/ Patrick Edward's Twitter Patrick Edward's Instagram Patrick Edward's Mastodon Black Ballad Black Ballad Notification Page DiAmorte   This a new Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition campaign where you explore what happens after your character has died, but that's where the story begins.   The campaign starts on March 7th, 2023, and is inspired by DiAmorte's metal opera on their second album, and uses the theme's of loss, acceptance, and epic nature of determination in the face of one's own death or the gall to challenge the will of divinity.   Here Jared ask about the inspiration of the Storyteller's Forge itself, as well as the interesting themes and subject matter of Black Ballad itself, and even how death is handled in a game about the players starting out dead.       You can also ask us questions for our cast to answer on our podcast by contacting us through our socials below or emailing us directly at nvngpodcast@gmail.com Check out our new website, and our Socials below: https://www.nvngpodcast.com/ Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram Twitch   You can also find us on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play.

We all hope to someday turn our hobby into a full-time job. Most of us don't hope to get rich, but enough to pay the bills by doing what we love is a great start. Arjade Productions presents Raymond Hick's Money Master's Guide - Game Mastering for Fun and Profit gives you all the tools and details you need to help get you started if you're in the tabletop gaming industry. Since we are a D&D 5e show, the most obvious focus for our topic today would be the chapters that cover closely related topics. Of the 12 total, they ALL apply. So, instead, we are going to focus on a few that really stand out, and those, that we believe to be the best starting point.