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This episode I'm joined by Mike "The Birdman" Dodd from This Week in Geek to discuss all about how TTRPGs make us feel. Part of the Game Master's job is to elicit emotions from their players, so we discuss a few ways this can be achieved in your system of choice. Often this will take the form of some classic tropes such as "victory, but at a cost", however it really depends on what you want them to feel at that specific time. Sometimes it's excitement, others is shock or even horror. The tools you use, and when you use them, will have a huge impact on how your players feel. We move on to discussing how a critical component of engaging players is selling "the world", and one easy way to do this is through pop culture and established settings. It's much easier for players to feel immersed in Star Wars or Ghostbusters than it is "My Generic Fantasy Setting A". Ultimately, emotional response and immersion are correlated, so anything you can do to increase the latter only has a positive effect on the former. Note: This was an accidental duplicate of the original "Emotion" topic back in Season 1. Go check it out for a different perspective! I have no idea how this slipped me by! 03:55 - Eliciting Emotions 23:29 - Emotive Feedback Loop 40:06 - Benefits of Pop Culture in Campaign Setting 53:44 - Portraying Character Emotions Find Mike 'The Birdman' on: This Week In Geek: http://thisweekingeek.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdmandodd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekingeek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/birdmandodd Find me on: Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThinkCritDnD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinking_critically_dnd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkingCriticallyDnD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_BSgazjwyshzo1jazHeaQ References: Terrible Warriors 'Alien The Roleplaying Game' by Free League Publishing 'Lore' episode of Thinking Critically 'Tales from the Loop' by Free League Publishing 'Cyberpunk RED' by R. Talsorian Games 'Stargate RPG' by Wyvern Gaming Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod
In this episode the crew sat down and watched The Demolisher & The Cellar! Stay tuned into the middle of the program for a special interview with a cast member of The Demolisher!Mike "The Birdman" Dodd returns! Well mostly returns. It seems part of him was still up in the clouds for this one...The CellarYour Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" Dodd - https://twitter.com/BirdmanDoddAlex "The Producer" - https://twitter.com/DeThPhaseTWIGAaron PollyeaFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzU3MTAzNy9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: http://www.thisweekingeek.netJuly 13, 2021
Things go from bad to worse as our heroes spend their first night in the Cloakwood! What are these strange ghosts that haunt our adventurers? Will they survive the night? Why does Cat want to kill Mike? Find out!WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
Birdman guests on longtime TWIG friend Andrew Roebuck's podcast! This week we're joined by very special guest Mike "The Birdman" Dodd to talk all the Power Rangers movies! If you're a fan of the podcast please follow me on twitter @winemovienerd or send me an email at milkshakesandmimosas@gmail.com. We will have another episode in two weeks.Please be sure to check out the rest of Andrews episodes and subscribe here:https://anchor.fm/andrew-roebuck3Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/winemovienerdJuly 15, 2020
Birdman guests on longtime TWIG friend Andrew Roebuck's podcast! This week we're joined by very special guest Mike "The Birdman" Dodd to talk all about the classic 1990 movie Tremors. If you're a fan of the podcast please follow me on twitter @winemovienerd or send me an email at milkshakesandmimosas@gmail.com. We will have another episode in two weeks.Please be sure to check out the rest of Andrews episodes and subscribe here:https://anchor.fm/andrew-roebuck3Andrew's Twitter: https://twitter.com/winemovienerdJune 25, 2020
Our heroes have tracked Clovis to the Cloakwood. Now all that's left is to make their final plan of attack, enter the dark forest and find their quarry. But the Cloakwood is dark and full of dangers....WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
Our heroes arrive at Jaris's island of thieves in pursuit of Para the sorcerer, but how will they be able to corner their quarry when surrounded by an army of crooks, slavers and ne'er do wells? The sea witch Therra may be able to provide some assistance...WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
In this episode our adventurers have to come up with a plan to reach Jaris and his band of thieves, and the answer might be found with a water-witch looking to make a little trouble...WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
In this episode of our Dungeons and Dragons adventure, our heroes plan out the next steps of their investigations, and learn that there has been much more to the growth of Cambridge than they were initially told... WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
Our adventurers' investigation continues as they discover the theft of the Dreamstone was an inside job, and discover something dark and sinister beneath the streets of Cambridge!WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
Our adventurers begin their investigation into the disappearance of the Dreamstone, and discover that their enemy is far deadlier and more insidious than they initially believed.WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
In our first episode of our Dungeons and Dragons adventure, we meet our adventurers Marcus, Lenore, and Alisaria, and learn of the plight that afflicts the city of Cambridge and the theft of a mystical artifact!WEBSITE: https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com ASK A GEEK! Email questions to drgonzo@nerdtothethirdpower.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nerdtothethirdThe Cat: https://twitter.com/LabyrinthCatSkyblaze: https://twitter.com/blazingskies Mike "The Birdman" Dodd: https://twitter.com/BirdmanDodd(Syndicated from our friends at https://www.nerdtothethirdpower.com)Subscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicSubscribe to our classic/best of episodes here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/this-week-in-geek-classicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc1BfUrFWqEYha8IYiluMyAiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: spotify:show:0BHP4gkzubuCsJBhU3oNWXGoogle Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0c
Well another E3 is in the books and it's time to break it down. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd and Alex “Big poppa Plump” sit down together and break down the events of last week. This year's Electronic entertainment expo was open to the public but what did that mean for the big 3? Sony has …
Welcome back warriors! In this edition of RAD, go back to the DC multiverse and take on rhe remenants of Superman's fallen regime and a new looming threat. Mike “The Birdman”Dodd fights again with Batman and his allies in Injustice 2. Injustices will be battled and new alliances will be formed in this Netherrealm fighter. …
Welcome back to the Prototype! We return from dark space to bring you a special look back and analysis of Mass effect: Andromeda! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd briefly returns to help the helm this discussion but he is not alone! Dodd brings along a new TWiG Co host in the form of Alex “Poppa plump” …
THE NERD NEWS NETWORK CAN NEVER BE DEREZZED!!! That's right WE'RE BACK!!! TFG1Mike takes the lead as he and Ryan the UnEvenFlow bring up some interesting news items, oh and GYESS WHAT…?? It would NOT be Nerd News without Mike The Birdman Dodd!!! Join this terrific trio as they give you the info you …
Welcome to the last bit of content til January here on TWiG. Our own Mike “The Birdman” Dodd has emerged from his December slumber to give you his picks for his holiday gift guide. We share some moments of genuine thanks to all who helped make this Christmas this year. So have a happy Holidays …
It is time to once again gather the seven Dragonballs and summon, Shenron, the eternal dragon! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd helps Trunks and his fellow time patrollers control the history of the Dragonball universe in this sequel to last year's surprise hit. Evil once again trips up the time stream and it is up to …
Happy birthday Birdman! We return from some epic festiveness to bring you some of the latest news in the world of nerd. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd delivers an expertly geek opinion on the news of the week and some reviews that are sure to get your wallet aching. In this edition of the Nerd News …
In this edition of the Nerd News Network with Mike “The Birdman”Dodd we change things up a little bit. The TWiG team brings you more of a news magazine style show with an interview with Insight Editions' Dan Wallace, a review of the Conjuring 2 on blu ray from Warner Bros and some summary thoughts …
We shall miss you R2 and thank you, Mr Baker for bringing him to life. In this edition of the Nerd News Network with Mike “The Birdman”Dodd we bring news, follies and some sadness in this new weekly news podcast. Birdman takes to the world of CoD zombies with neon colors and the Hoff, Poltergeists …
What is this? Some kind of suicide squad? Mike “The Birdman”Dodd brings you some of the freshest news from the back of your geeky fridge right here for your ear holes.In this edition of the Nerd news network we bring you our thoughts on Suicide squad, stupid law suits, Star Wars on TV, Aliens and …
Fresh like the summer side of corn, its NERD NEWS NETWORK! (I may or may not have just bought corn) First proper Nerd News Network since returning from vacation brings you a wealth of new info to digest and take in. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd delivers to you some news on Westros, the spirit of …
What can we say? It's SDCC 2016 and it's news,trailers and some other news that came out of geek heaven this past week. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd is back from vacation and gives you his thoughts on SDCC and his failed quest for Ecto Cooler as well. Its good to be back guys and thank …
Hello,one and all! It is Mike “The Birdman” Dodd and I am here to give you an update onto what has been happening with me since Mid May and what has been going with my life in general. I seriously address some of the issues in my private life that a few people have been …
Welcome back to TWiG's Nerd News network! After a brief break from the newsdesk, we are back! In this episode of the Nerd News Network we do start things off rather seriously as we talk about a major Canadian disaster. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd talks about the wild fires of Alberta and how a couple …
Welcome back my friends! Did you celebrate Tabletop Day this past weekend? Our own Mike “The Birdman” Dodd shares some of his recommendations for some of his all time favorite board games and ones you should definitely give a try when you can. We have everything from bustin' ghosts in the streets of New York …
Made a bonehead mistake off the top of the show I is tired. -Birdman- Welcome back to the Nerd news network with Mike “The Birdman” Dodd and we are taking look at what happened in the world of geek, dork and dweeb this week. In this edition of the NNN, see what happens when a …
We return from the wastes and it's time to get serious with our bard, Mike “The Birdman” Dodd. In this episode of “Botched Roll” we tackle a fairly serious topic, mental health. Birdman has made no secret that he has depression and worse but what he hasn't share is how the RPG industry helped save …
Who ya gonna call? Mike “The Birdman”Dodd and he's here to deliver a slightly delayed but FILLED episode of the Nerd News Network! We have a review of DAREDEVIL SEASON 2 and why you should be excited. Mike also gives you his thoughts on the new Ghostbuster trailer which dropped recently, an interesting crossover with …
Semi recorded from southern Ontario,its NERD NEWS NETWORK with Mike “The Birdman”Dodd! That's right our fellow geek, dork and resident chunk a dunk returns to deliver to you, news,opinions and reviews to what's happening in our small blue marble called Earth. In this edition of the show we talk about the latest developments within the …
Welcome back true believers! It's another episode of the Nerd News network with Mike “The Birdman”Dodd! The latest happenings in geek,dweeb and dork are here to be broken down,analyzed and when necessary, totally flushed down the crapper. This week's episode of the Nerd news rounds up news from the worlds of video games, movies and …
9 years of TWiG?!?!?!! OMG!?!?! Welcome back to This week in geek's NERD NEWS NETWORK! We bring you the latest and oddest news from the around the world of geek, dork and dweeb..or aka the cool kids. Mike “The Birdman” Dodd delivers up what has happened on the big blue marble called Earth. We have …
Hello there! My weary traveler friends, have you come seeking the treasure the legends spoke of? Welcome to a new season of BOTCHED ROLL with your gamemaster Mike “The Birdman” Dodd. We kick off our new season of tales and interviews with people in the RPG industry with a special interview. Birdman travels across the …
The first Nerd News Network of 2016 and we're hitting the ground running with Mike “The Birdman” Dodd! This first episode of 2016 sees us cover things from extreme medicine, extremophiles, and even venturing into the world of streaming technology and answering the question of “The truth is out there”. TWiG also gives an update …
Its the final Nerd News Network of 2015! We're ready to hang it up for the year but we have to talk about the box office juggernaut that is… ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: ROAD CHIP! No, really…we will talk about Mike “The Birdman”Dodd's non spoiler thoughts on Star Wars:The Force awakens in the opening of …
Well it is time to get your wallets and empty your piggy banks and prepare for the onslaught that is the holiday season! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd brings you his choices for his holiday gift guide based on what he's reviewed and viewed over the last few months and thinks they will be just the …
21 days remain…. Tis the season for nerdity and all sorts of geeky goodness! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd also known as Santa's stunt double shows up and gives you the low down on what happened in the world of nerd,geek and dweeb this week. This week brings you the news of how a gaming hashtag …
Have you taken your RADaway today? Well just ignore that radroach and be mindful of the feral ghouls and lets talk FALLOUT 4! Welcome to the Commonwealth and the city of Boston wasterlanders! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd exits Vault 111 and sets out with you fine folks as his companions as he breaks down this …
You've awakened in Vault Geek, you've been put into suspended animation as the world around you went up in flames. You've found an ipod sitting inside an old Vault Jump Suit, luckily its retained a charge after all these years but it only has one file. This podcast. Let the Mike “The Birdman” Dodd, Ryan …
This episode of the Nerd news network is stuffed like a Walmart on Black Friday on this special Thanksgiving edition of the show! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd has a full show for you to choke down like cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. We have A LOT of cool news from the world of entertainment and …
In today's special interview here on This week in geek, we get a chance to talk with a man whose voice invades movies, television and even has sold you McDonalds and so much more! TWiG is pleased to welcome actor, Mitchell Whitfield to the show! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd sits down with Mitchell's career and …
The force will be with you always… TWiG is eternal and we have survived the great outage of 2015…well, a website outage but the Empire shall not silence us! In this episode we have SO MUCH to talk about! Mike “The Birdman”Dodd gives you the low down on the the latest happening in the world …
A cold day in October? Well a hot dose of some Nerd News will cure what ails you! In this Saturday evening edition of the Nerd News Network, Mike “The Birdman” Dodd gives you his early impressions of HALO 5: Guardians…well as much as he can without incuring Microsoft's wrath. We also cover the real …
Are you ready Spectrum fans? WELCOME Wray Nerely to the show…wait, we're not doing that anymore… Mike “The Birdman” Dodd sits down with the very funny and famous, ALAN TUDYK on This week in geek! Mike and Alan sit down and talk about the making of Alan's new web series “Con man” which follows the …
It's been several long years but now, it is time to bring the plastic instruments out of retirement! Mike “The Birdman” Dodd steps up to the bright lights of the stage and prepares to delivery his review of “Rock Band 4” for the Xbox One. The plastic guitar phase quietly died out a few years …
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! Mike “The Birdman”Dodd returns to this podcast to deliver you some fun news from the world of geekery right here on TWiG. In this edition of the Nerd News Network, we bring you some timey wimey lego type news, the possibility of returning to Venus after 40 years, a cardboard luxury car, …
Greetings my fellow Pathfinders! Come in from the cold and make yourself warm by the fire. In this edition of “Botched roll”, our dungeon master Mike “The Birdman” Dodd has something truly special for those who gather to hear his tale of great wisdom and high adventure. Today's episode features the lead designer of Paizo's …
In the not to distant future join your lonely host Mike “The Birdman” Dodd on the Satellite of love. His bosses at sent him to space to podcast for all eternity. Luckily he built some snarky robot co-hosts Ryan “The Uneven Flow” Merkley and Andrew “Randrew” Roebuck. Today the crew talk about the cult classic …
So, who here hates math? All of you? Well that one weirdo in the back… One of the joys or frustrations in any RPG is creating the character and while it can be fun,it can also be MATH and that can suck, in today's episode of Botched Roll, Mike “The Birdman” Dodd talks with Lone …