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After going back over all of the clues the party came across in the giant camps during The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 94, Troy and Joe talk about prepping daytime versus nighttime incursions and rules for stealth rolls for an entire group. In Listener Mail, they discuss the wealth of published material on Golarion in the Pathfinder Campaign Setting books and how and when to use it to add depth to your games. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Is Troy being too easy on the players now!? Joe challenges Troy on his battlefield tactics in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 93 and the two discuss GM strategy in taking PC damage dealers out of the fight. In Listener Mail, the boys break down exactly what goes into to recording your own actual play podcast! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe are joined once again by everyone but Matthew as they recap the Cave Giant fight from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 92, deconstruct Barron's backstory, and try to imagine what comes next for the party as they stare a giant army in the face. In Listener Mail, the guys discuss the pros and cons of running your RPGs online as well as some tips to get the best out of the experience. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe are joined by not one, but TWO special guests as they sort through the spire drake's treasure hoard from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 91 and discuss the pros and cons of having your players explore mostly empty places. Meanwhile, listener mail tackles two really tough questions in depth: is Pathfinder a system that only promotes "power-gaming" and how do you handle the stigma that the "satanic panic" put on tabletop RPGs? Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe recap the decision to go continue deeper into the undead threat from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 90, Joe talks about why he went Big Willy Style and Troy explains what he hates about the Climb skill and how he would fix it. Plus part two of the Listener Mail series on RPG gamer drama has the guys dealing with players that cheat, argue with the GM, and fudge rolls. By the end, Troy and Joe compile a full list of "don'ts" for players. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe discuss their theories on the history of the chapel from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 89, reveal some behind-the-scenes on Will's conversation with Della and discuss the pros and cons of letting your party get caught up in side-questing. Plus, the first of a two part Listener Mail series on RPG gamer drama. This week: who to not invite to your game! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe recap the Giant Flytrap encounter from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 88 while discussing consumable usage in the wild and getting the PCs back on track without breaking the fourth wall. Then, they play out a listener's "what if" scenario at the Battle of Bloodmarch Hill and analyze a PC vs. PC storyline in our first ever International Edition of Listener Mail! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe discuss The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 87 and the pros and cons of players reading other published material related to the Adventure Path in order to learn more about the world. They also try to figure out how to balance taking action to move things forward versus playing it too safe and answer some listener mail about ways to speed up a dragging combat when everyone including the GM is rolling poorly. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe break down the brilliant strategy the players laid out in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 86. Troy talks about what he would do differently in retrospect while Joe tests out some theories as to how the Storm Tyrant is building his army. They also try to answer some listener mail about separating what the character knows from what the player can meta-game based on the results of an objectively good or bad die roll. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe discuss the aftermath of the drake fight and the schism forming in the party from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 85. They also talk about ways you can repurpose old modules, books, and other adventure paths to spice up your own homebrew or pre-written campaign. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe attempt to scratch the surface of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 84, or what Joe is calling, "the biggest con job Troy has pulled on them yet," and tackle two listener questions about the age old tabletop problem of how to keep...
This week Troy and Joe recap the relaxed and whimsical session the crew had this week during The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 83. They also talk about times in which GMs can target NPCs within a party instead of the PCs, when and when not to allow players free checks if they don't ask for them and the difference between punishing a character's foolish and reckless behavior versus rewarding their heroic badassery. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe break down the tactical mastery the gang displayed in the encounter from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 82 and discuss their opinions on whether or not GMs should allow a rotating player in long-term campaigns, how to make player death meaningful, when you should and should not roll in front of the screen and how to reward your players without overpowering them. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe talk about the role-playing and encounter of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 81 as well as what they love about stumbling upon settlements during long running adventures. And thanks to some listener mail, Joe finally makes good on his threat to create an interesting fighter character that hopefully Troy won't think is lame. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe break down the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 80, including a frank discussion of the most fearsome eight-legged cat in Golarion and answer some listener mail about when GMs should use the fine art of "retconning" and what to do when faced with an imminent TPK. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
In their 25th installment of Cannon Fodder, Troy and Joe break down the Ewigga fight from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 79 and answer two similar listener mail questions regarding how much players should discuss with their group before bringing in a new character and how much information about their character's backstory they should share with their GM before starting a new campaign. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe are joined by future audiobook voiceover star Skid Maher! As well as discussing the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 78 and Skid's INSANE intro, they also talk about about finding the balance between downtime and keeping the action moving during game sessions and how much information GMs should give players during Knowledge checks. Troy also finally lifts the veil on the story behind the Arachnid dwarf cocoons the party found. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe discuss the ups and downs of the Lokmorr combat from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 77 and how Troy improvised certain elements on the fly. They also talk about emergent storytelling from dice, love stories in Pathfinder and come up with some devious and terrible things you as a GM can do to your players. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe discuss the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 76 including splitting the party in the heat of battle and the tragic moment in the closing seconds. They also answer a listener's question about how doing the show has helped Troy grow as a GM and talk about using initiative order in and out of combat to create tension. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe recap The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 75 and talk about about the dungeon crawl game style and it's origins, the mechanics of how light works in Pathfinder, some advanced races they are interested in playing and how they handle character death and resurrection in their games. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
In their 20th installment of Cannon Fodder, Troy and Joe discuss the story of Nargrym's betrayal from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 74, how to resolve the GM's imagination of a scene if the players can't envision it, some tips for new players and whether or not the traditional tank/healer/caster/utility party makeup is a necessity. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week, Troy and Joe talk about The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 73, the challenges of starting a new chapter of an adventure, ways to bring a new party together and how to handle the conflict between what you want and what your character wants. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe discuss Lorc's departure and replacement from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 72, the new mission and what to do when you're faced with a TPK! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
On a very special Cannon Fodder, Troy and Joe recap the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 71, discuss the pros and cons of having an evil character in your party and interview the author of The Hill Giant's Pledge, Book Two of the Giantslayer Pathfinder Adventure Path, Larry Wilhelm! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe break down the epic finale of Book Two in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 70 and talk about their conflicting emotions on everything that went down. They also discuss what was actually in the middle buildings of Redlake Fort and share their thoughts on homebrewing a campaign. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe discuss the brutal events that unfolded in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 69, their predictions for the outcome and what steps players can take to maintain interest in their characters for a long period of time. Plus, Cannon Fodder Trivia ends this week! Can you get the last question correct and increase your odds at getting a free Pathfinder Bestiary 5 Pawn box!? Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe discuss what was really going on behind the hideous ritual of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 68, what to do when your PCs discover the boss prematurely, the best ways to use foreshadowing as a GM and how to keep the action moving if parts of your campaign are dragging. Plus a listener challenges Troy to reexamine his position on min-maxing! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Last week's special guest, Marvel Comics Executive Editor Nick Lowe, returns to join Troy and Joe in a discussion of the outcome of the Grenseldek fight from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 67, how to create the best villains, what it's like playing with an evil-aligned PC and all the other nerdy stuff we're into! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe land their biggest guest yet this week by way of Executive Editor at Marvel Comics and official GCP composer in residence Nick Lowe! They discuss the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 66, ways in which GMs AND comic book writers can balance personal stories with the team's greater goals, the ideal group size to start a new game, and how to choose from the one million feats that are available to your character. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe welcome some special guests to discuss the big reveals of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 65, how to be a better roleplayer and what to do when your gaming group can't meet regularly. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe enjoy the pleasure of Skid's company once again as the three discuss the haunting story of Fabian Blix in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 64, playing Pathfinder like a video game and what really goes into preparing a massive campaign. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Skid is back by popular demand! He joins Troy and Joe as they discuss the battle against the ogres in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 63, the times when you should tell your GM that they are wrong and the many ways to award experience points in your game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe welcome a special guest to Cannon Fodder this week! They discuss what was really going on in Kargukk's tent in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 62, their strong feelings on min/maxing and when it's time to kick a player out of your game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
In the longest episode of Cannon Fodder yet, Troy and Joe try to cover all of the shocking revelations of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 61. Plus, they answer a fan's timely question about character development and story progression. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe break down the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 60 and try to dig deeper into the mystery of Redlake Fort's ominous past. Plus, in a Cannon Fodder first, Joe surprises Troy with an unexpected backstory from Lorc's past. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe recap the approach to the infamous Redlake Fort in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 59, discuss what goes into preparing a sandbox adventure and answer the question of a listener who isn't related to Joe! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe talk about the split party battle in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 58, how much GMs should let players talk strategy to each other during combat rounds and ways to bring a new character into an ongoing storyline. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
This week Troy and Joe discuss the emotional events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 57, talk about the importance of remembering to ACTUALLY role-play in your sessions and answer our first listener email question! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
Troy and Joe recap The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 56, discuss how and when GMs should reward players and ways you can adapt encounters on the fly to keep things interesting. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!
In their first ever installment of Cannon Fodder, hosts Troy Lavallee and Joe O’Brien sit down to recap The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 55, learn the amazing backstory of a certain villain and talk about ways GMs can deal with frustrated players in their games. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!