Podcasts about gm intrusions

Dice and Dialogue Episode 3 | Cypher System Rules & Mechanics to Enhance your TTRPG Experience Join us as we explore the Cypher System rules and learn how to use its unique mechanics to enhance your tabletop RPG experience. From using Cyphers to introducing GM Intrusions, we'll show you how to tailor the rules to fit any table and create memorable stories with your players. Whether you're a seasoned RPG veteran or a newcomer to the genre, the Ninth World and the Cypher System RPG offer an exciting and immersive gaming experience that is sure to captivate and inspire. So grab your dice and join us as we create some characters!

I field listener feedback on noir movies, puzzles in RPGs and the Cypher system to include thoughts on GM Intrusions compared to Aspect Compels in FATE. I also talk about my upcoming Against the Darkmaster game. Calls from Spenser from Keep Off The Borderlands, Joe from Hindsightless & Weal or Woe, Daniel from Bandit's Keep, Arlen from Live From Pellam's Wasteland, Karl GM Extraordinaire, John from Red Dice Diaries, and Che from Roleplay Rescue. You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon Discord Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides music for my show. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason376/message

This week Lex responds to your feedback! He shares a couple more strategies to cope with GM burnout, and he discusses tools he’s used for grid play at the table. He revisits his opinion on alignment, sharing some more instances in which it can be useful, as well as his advice on how to avoid annoying your players with it. Finally he talks about why he stopped playing Numenera and gives some behind-the-scenes information on why he shut down GM Intrusions and began Game Master’s Journey.

One of the great things about having so many RPGs to choose from these days is that you can take things you like from one game and apply them to another. My Plot Twist mechanic is inspired by Numenera’s GM Intrusion. You can easily do a similar mechanic for any game you’re running. Even if you don’t play D&D, I hope that this show how you can implement a beloved mechanic or idea from one game in another game.

It’s the season 2 finale episode! I have some exciting announcements about the future of the show!

Ryan Chaddock joins the show today to discuss his various Cypher System supplements. We’ll also talk about creating foci, writing a third party supplement, crowdfunding, and making a living as a creative.

Matt Forbeck joins me on the show today to discuss the Shotguns and Sorcery Kickstarter. I also review the Numenera adventure The Sun Below City on the Edge by Dread Unicorn Games.

John Marvin joins me on the show today to discuss his Numenera adventure The Sun Below - City on the Edge. We also discuss using fiction as inspiration for your game, getting the most out of GM Intrusions and much more.

Today I’ll discuss the benefits of running preludes for your campaign. They’re more than worth the time you’ll invest in them! I also touch on why character balance is much more important than party balance in Cypher System games.

In this episode of GM Intrusions I’m going to put one of the core tenets of Numenera under the microscope.

This week I give my best sales pitch for the Cypher System and some thoughts on introducing new players, so if you’re wondering whether to buy in, this episode’s for you! I also cover a brand new Strange adversary, the Catastrophe Cloud in A&P.

I have some new additions to the Starwalker Studios YouTube channel to tell you about, and there’s a new free glimmer for Numenera. In Under the Lens I’ll dig into translation in The Strange. Finally Agent Niehl returns with another Strange Encounters.

I have some Cypher System announcements, including the imminent Cypher System Rulebook and The Strange Bestiary. I also have a review of The Strange Player’s Guide, and in A&P I’ll talk about a brand new Strange creature—the Spine Tingler.

This is the second part of the second session. We join the game in progress as the players divvy up the cyphers they’ve found in the destruction left by their encounter with the Yellow Swarm. The PCs encounter more hazards within the Windmill. It contains another challenging encounter complete with some GM Intrusions.

In the finale episode of season one I’ll talk a bit about the past and future of the show. I’ll share with you how I ran my first 100% on-the-fly adventure for Numenera. If I can do it, you can too! Finally, I talk about trading damage for effect and Dissicaeli. This episode is dedicated to the listeners and Patrons of GM Intrusions. Thank you for a great year!

Today I’ll revisit the discussion on controlling how players spend their xp. I’m not just playing devil’s advocate, I’ve changed my mind. In Under the Lens I’ll dig into the tactics of when to spend effort on speed defense, and when not to.

Scott Bourgeois joins me on the show today to discuss his ENnie award-winning podcast, The Signal. We’ll also talk about Numenera, The Strange and gaming in general.

I’ll talk about when to tell players difficulty numbers, race as a Descriptor, and just how an Artificially Intelligent Nano who Fuses Flesh and Steel would work. Finally in Antagonists and Protagonists, I discuss the Valma.

Today I’ll talk a little bit about a common issue with advancement in the Cypher System. I also review When Worlds Collide, the conversion guide for Numenera and The Strange; Sir Arthour’s Guide to the Numenera; and Into the Violet Vale, the Numenera adventure I ran at Gen Con.

Johnny Sharpe joins me on the show today to discuss his experiences as a player and GM. You’ve seen him run Numenera for the DiceStormers on YouTube.

I’ll start the episode off by giving some advice on the Cypher System for new players. I’ll also give a bit of advice to GMs when deciding whether or not to allow something not explicitly covered by the rules. In Under the Lens I’ll talk a bit about xp usage in Numenera and The Strange. I’ll also be talking about The Strange corebook in Starwalker Review.

Jim Walls joins me on the show today. We’ll discuss Gen Con a little bit, and Jim tells us what it’s like to talk gamer talk with Monte Cook and Bruce Cordell. We talk a little bit about a particularly gruesome session I ran, and Jim tells us all about his #GetOutandGame initiative. We also discuss getting into games online and how stereotypical antagonists work great as protagonists.

Darcy Ross returns to the show, and we discuss our experiences as GMs of the Cypher System at Gen Con and the amazing showing Numenera made at the ENies this year. I share some interesting teasers about the future of Numenera, including some information on the upcoming World Guide and what we can look forward to after that.

The Obsidian Monolith is a supplemental podcast to GM Intrusions in which I will build a Numenera campaign from scratch.Today I talk about how I decided where to begin the campaign.

I have some listener feedback for you in the Opening Segment, and I’ll give some ideas on running a solo campaign in Under the Lens. I’ll also have some more thoughts on making cypher acquisition more realistic in your game. Finally, in A&P I’ll cover the Quotien.

I’ll talk a bit about my numerous Numenera games, and then I’ll discuss Gen Con and let you know about some Numenera games I’m running that you can still get in on. I’ll also give you a run-down of some of my favorite Cypher System communities online. I’ll talk about pricing cyphers and discuss how creature level in Numenera isn’t as simple as it seems. I’ll also review the Creature Deck for Numenera. I’ve got an update for you on the Yellow Swarm in A&P, and I’ll be covering the Neveri. Finally, Scott Robinson has some inspirations for The Strange.

This week I’ll answer some listener questions and discuss my own Cypher System gaming. I have some recommendations for some good published adventures if you’re just starting out, and I’ll also talk a bit about using artifacts and identifying numenera items in Under the Lens. I’ve got a couple Kickstarters to share with you, and Scott Robinson’s Strange Encounters segment returns.

I’ll start off with some updates on the podcast, and then I’ll talk a bit about type backgrounds and balancing encounters. I’ll cover the Yellow Swarm in A&P, and I have an inspiration to help you in your Numenera game.

The Obsidian Monolith is a supplemental podcast to GM Intrusions in which I will build a Numenera campaign from scratch. Today’s topic is preparing for an adventure! I’ll share with you the things I think about when it’s time to create a new campaign.

I’ve got some listener feedback to discuss today as well as a new Strange segment from Scott Robinson. I’ll talk a little about assets & time keeping in Numenera, and in A&P I’ll be talking about the Jurulisk.

I’ll dig into the Cypher System some more and answer some listener questions. I’ll talk about the money system in Numenera and offer what is perhaps my first real criticism of the game. I’m also going to finally review the Numenera Character Options.

Group size, making the most of bad luck, the sun of the Ninth World, language & literacy, touch attacks, ability costs, calculating Edge costs, using abilities tied to a depleted stat pool, swarm rules, Might vs. Speed Defense, breaking down rules text.

Bruce Cordell joins the show to discuss The Strange and its imminent release.

Bruce Cordell joins the show to discuss The Strange and its imminent release.

Bryon Kershaw joins me to discuss his experiences as a player and gamemaster of Numenera.

In this episode I talk a bit about house rules in the Cypher System and how to make combat more interesting and smooth. Then I’ll tell you how I run and play Numenera online and give you some tips. Finally, this week’s A&P features the Flesh Pup!

Nikki Starwalker takes the captain's chair in this episode of GM Intrusions. She interviews Lex on a variety of topics including Numenera, the Cypher System, roleplaying and gamemastering in general, and the future of the GM Intrusions podcast.Nikki Starwalker takes the captain's chair in this episode of GM Intrusions. She interviews Lex on a variety of topics including Numenera, the Cypher System, roleplaying and gamemastering in general, and the future of the GM Intrusions podcast.

Michael Diamond joins the show to discuss running Numenera. I discuss how to explain the setting and system to new players. I also answer the question, what supplements do you need as a new player or GM to play or run Numenera?Michael Diamond joins the show to discuss running Numenera. I discuss how to explain the setting and system to new players. I also answer the question, what supplements do you need as a new player or GM to play or run Numenera?

In this episode I dig into the GM Intrusion mechanic. I·ll go over some guidelines from the Numenera Corebook, and I·ll review the new Glimmer on GM Intrusions by Monte Cook. This week·s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Dread Destroyer!In this episode I dig into the GM Intrusion mechanic. I’ll go over some guidelines from the Numenera Corebook, and I’ll review the new Glimmer on GM Intrusions by Monte Cook. This week’s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Dread Destroyer!

Today·s theme is companions! First, though, I·ll talk a bit about my own Ninth World setting and my personal take on Numenera. How do I find the right balance of sci-fi and fantasy? I·ll also share a blog post by Monte Cook with some different ways you can handle companions in your game. I·ll talk about an excellent potential companion for your character, the Shanu, in Antagonists and Protagonists. And finally, I have a couple more actual play podcasts to recommend in Inspirations.Today’s theme is companions! First, though, I’ll talk a bit about my own Ninth World setting and my personal take on Numenera. How do I find the right balance of sci-fi and fantasy? I’ll also share a blog post by Monte Cook with some different ways you can handle companions in your game. I’ll talk about an excellent potential companion for your character, the Shanu, in Antagonists and Protagonists. And finally, I have a couple more actual play podcasts to recommend in Inspirations.

I·ve got a great show for you today! I·ll be unpacking some great GM advice from Monte Cook himself courtesy of the MCG blog. Dr. Scott Robinson gives us a review of the Ninth World Assassins 3rd party supplement for Numenera. This week·s Antagonists & Protagonists features the Decanted. Finally, I have a great television series to recommend in Inspirations.I’ve got a great show for you today! I’ll be unpacking some great GM advice from Monte Cook himself courtesy of the MCG blog. Dr. Scott Robinson gives us a review of the Ninth World Assassins 3rd party supplement for Numenera. This week’s Antagonists & Protagonists features the Decanted. Finally, I have a great television series to recommend in Inspirations.

Tom Dullemond joins the show to discuss running and creating adventures for Numenera. Stay tuned for the Wrap Up at the end of the show, for I·ll be announcing the winners of the GM Intrusions Listener Appreciation Contest.Tom Dullemond joins the show to discuss running and creating adventures for Numenera. Stay tuned for the Wrap Up at the end of the show, for I’ll be announcing the winners of the GM Intrusions Listener Appreciation Contest.

Monte Cook joins the show to talk about the past, present and future of Numenera.

Ryan Chaddock is joining me on the show today to talk about his supplements for Numenera, including his newest--Angels and Ashes.Ryan Chaddock is joining me on the show today to talk about his supplements for Numenera, including his newest--Angels and Ashes.

I’ll share my thoughts on the new Numenera Glimmer—-Injecting the Weird. I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I’ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game. Finally, I’ll be talking about the Dark Fathom!I'll share my thoughts on the Glimmer Injecting the Weird. I'll also talk about Cooperative Actions, and I·ll give some highlights from a great post by Ryan Chaddock on getting more weird into your game. Finally, I·ll be talking about the Dark Fathom.

In Under the Lens I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death. I’ll also share a creative way to deal with absent players courtesy of Monte Cook himself! Finally, in Antagonists & Protagonists I’ll talk about the Latos.I'll dig into some Numenera corebook goodness and talk about how to give an NPC or creature a boost, tips for higher tier games, and some ideas for dealing with character death. I'll also share a creative way to deal with absent players.

Andreas Walters joins the show to give us a sneak-peek of Ninth World Assassins, his upcoming supplement for Numenera.

Jim Ryan joins the show to talk about his adventure Towers of Glass, running Numenera at conventions, and the fiction of Gene Wolfe. So grab your dice, and get ready to spend some effort! It's time for a GM Intrusion.

Jim Walls joins me on the show today to share his experiences running Numenera for children, adults and mixed groups.

I'll unpack the latest blog post on the Cypher System by Monte Cook and review the Love and Sex in the Ninth World glimmer for Numenera. I'll also explore The Hex and some real-world inspirations to enhance the cultural diversity of your Ninth World.

Shanna Germain joins the show to discuss Numenera and The Strange. She also gives some great advice to GMs.

Darcy Ross returns to discuss her experiences running The Beale of Boregal, an adventure for Numenera included in the Corebook.

New Character Options book is announced for Numenera! More about The Ninth World Bestiary. This week’s Antagonists and Protagonists features the Bloodfeast Tick. The Strange character types, some great actual play podcasts, and more on this episode of GM Intrusions.

Using experience to reroll; thoughts on keeping tier advancement even between players; Culova, Octopi and the Lucky descriptor.

Darcy Ross gives us a sneak peak into The Ninth World Bestiary.

More about The Strange itself and an exploration of the Philethis as an antagonist.

Starwalker Review - Artifacts & Oddities Collection I; Under the Lens - Scavenging & Identifying Artifacts, Cyphers & Oddities; Pathnotes of a Cypher GM

Under the Lens - Interview with Scott Robinson

Starwalker Review - Cypher Collection I; Under the Lens: The Cypher System - Cyphers; Into The Strange - The Strange Glossary; Inspirations - Language & Setting Flavor

Starwalker Review - Numenera Cypher Deck; Under the Lens: the Cypher System - Character Creation; Into The Strange - The Riddle of Ruk; Inspirations - Dragons of Eden by Carl Sagan

Under the Lens: The Cypher System - Interview with Andrew Cady

Under the Lens: The Cypher System - Some GM Intrusion Variant Ideas; Into the Strange - Ardeyn

Starwalker Review - In Strange Aeons: Lovecraftian Numenera; Under the Lens: The Cypher System - Reducing Target Number vs. Bonuses; Progress Report - The Strange Kickstarter; Into the Strange - Earth Organizations

Starwalker Review - Numenera XP Deck; Under the Lens: The Cypher System - Difficulties, Target Numbers, Special Effects and PvP in the Cypher System; Progress Report - The Strange Kickstarter

In this episode I review the Numenera Player's Guide. I explore the endless possibilities of GM Intrusions in Under the Lens. I also give you the latest updates on The Strange Kickstarter. Finally, I supply another GM Inspiration for Numenera and The Strange--the Mistborn trilogy by Brandon Sanderson.

Starwalker Review - Numenera Corebook, Under the Lens: The Cypher System - The Players Roll, Progress Report - The Strange Kickstarter, Inspirations - The Dark Tower

The podcast devoted to Numenera and The Strange