Podcasts about non player characters

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Best podcasts about non player characters

Latest podcast episodes about non player characters

Beyond the Tavern Wall
Why good NPC's shape your campaign

Beyond the Tavern Wall

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 48:58


NPC's (Non-Player Characters) are everywhere in your D&D world. They are literally every character that your DM plays, whether that is the King or Queen of an empire, or a cute, little Squirrel you talk to with Speak with Animals. They populate your world! So how can you make your NPC's more impactful to your campaign? Join us this week as we discuss this on Beyond the Tavern Wall!----------Music provided by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Music also provided by Monument Studios

MINIMUM WAGE MAXIMUM RAGE
#178: NON-PLAYER CHARACTERS

MINIMUM WAGE MAXIMUM RAGE

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 54:52


NPC ka ba? Paano ba tayo makakabreak sa programming ng simulation na to? Bakit nabilib si Mak kay Alden at Kath? Art? Basta maganda tong episode na to!

Epic Adventure
Running NPCs

Epic Adventure

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 50:56


Send us a textRunning NPCs“You see a long hallway made from stone, the ceiling is low and several of the supports along the walls look old and on the verge of collapse. What do you want to do?” the GM said in an ominous voice.I looked over at Chris, “whadda ya think?”“That's got trap written all over it” he said.“Yea, Lets have our NPC thief check it out and make sure it's safe.” I looked at the GM.He nodded his head and said “Cool” and began rolling dice…and rolling dice…and rolling dice. I started flipping through the rulebook out of boredom.Finally, the GM spoke up. “OK, He discovered three traps and managed to disarm two of the but he failed his check on the third one. Rocks crashed down pinning him at the end of the hallway. He calls out to you in pain asking for help.”“Oh, Wow, we got lucky there. OK, lets send our NPC barbarian to move the rocks and free the thief.”“Great, let me make some die rolls.” The GM went back to rolling dice and I went back to flipping through the rulebook.If that sounds familiar to you, don't get discouraged. Non-Player Characters are important, and a necessary part of roleplaying games. We have talked about how to build them, how to create compelling NPCs and a few tips and tricks to tie them to the party, but we have never really talked about using them in a game.If you have ever had an NPC that just magically appeared when needed, but otherwise didn't exist, this is for you.If you have ever had a Player come back at the end of an encounter and say, “Hey isn't that something our NPC could have done?” then this is for you.If you have ever gone three game sessions and forgot you had a companion traveling with you on your adventures then we are talking to you.NPCs,How do you run them, how do you incorporate them naturally into a party, and how do you not forget you even have them? These are all great questions and we are going to talk about that on today's episode.Mike, You've been doing this awhile, you've never had problems running NPCs before have you?[Kick to Mike]

The Fire and Water Podcast Network
Let's Roll: GURPS Swashbucklers/Deadlands

The Fire and Water Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 71:06


Let's Roll covers the END of Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign using GURPS Swashbucklers and GURPS Deadlands, in this case, with his players Pout and Bébert joining him for one last discussion. And there was much rejoicing, probably. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to quickly and efficiently craft large casts of Non-Player Characters! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-roll-fire-and-waters-role-playing-podcast/id1078162750 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/0eCs23TGRRrHTzLbxvWwoR Leave us a comment, we'll roll with the punches!

DC RPG: The Hero Points Podcast
Let's Roll: GURPS Swashbucklers/Deadlands

DC RPG: The Hero Points Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 71:06


Let's Roll covers the END of Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign using GURPS Swashbucklers and GURPS Deadlands, in this case, with his players Pout and Bébert joining him for one last discussion. And there was much rejoicing, probably. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to quickly and efficiently craft large casts of Non-Player Characters! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK Visit our WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/ Follow us on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our FACEBOOK page - https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Subscribe via Apple at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-roll-fire-and-waters-role-playing-podcast/id1078162750 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/0eCs23TGRRrHTzLbxvWwoR Leave us a comment, we'll roll with the punches!

Games Institute Podcast
053: Non Playable Characters and Believable Emotion Design with Dr. Geneva Smith

Games Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 48:40


This month co-hosts Toben Racicot and Sid Heeg interview incoming GI Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Geneva Smith about her research into NPC emotional believability in games.  Links: G-ScalE Lab at McMaster University. https://gscale.cas.mcmaster.ca/  “Start Your EM(otion En)gine: Towards Computational Models of Emo-tion for Improving the Believability of Video Game Non-Player Characters” - http://hdl.handle.net/11375/28699 “GLaDOS: Integrating Emotion-Based Behaviours into Non-Player Characters in Computer Role-Playing Games” -  http://hdl.handle.net/11375/21369 

Dice in Mind
Episode 120: Jeff Ashworth and Three Years!

Dice in Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 66:39


Jeff Ashworth is the author and editor of the bestselling Game Master series of 5e sourcebooks, including The Game Master's Book of Random Encounters, The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters, and The Game Master's Book of Traps, Puzzles and Dungeons. When he isn't working on special projects for Media Lab Books, he enjoys playing and designing games with his friends. He and his longtime campaign companion/wife live in Virginia with their dogs, Zelda and Lincoln. Please check out these relevant links: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from RPGs Jeff's Books on Amazon Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Brad Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio. If you like what you hear, please leave us a 5-star rating on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!

Epic Adventure
Creating a Compelling NPC

Epic Adventure

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 46:38


Preparing to run a new game can be daunting. A game master must design the world the players will be adventuring in. They will need to create a compelling story, a reason to adventure. They will need to fill their new world with set pieces, action, and amazing locals. Finally, they will need a villain, a character that will compel the players to risk their own lives to stop it's evil machinations.As game masters we often find ourselves excited for the first night of the campaign. The scene is set and everything is ready to go.Then the players make their first moves.“Let's stop by the blacksmiths shop before we go, to see what they've got.”“Uh ok, lets see…the blacksmiths shop, got it. You see the blacksmith working behind a forge.”“Cool, what do they look like…Are they young or old? Do they look like they know what they are doing? Hey excuse me! How long have you been working iron in this town? Do you live above the forge? Have you ever seen a shield like the one I'm carrying?”And, all that hard work sits unused in the notebook while you have to create an NPC on the fly.The Non Player Character is one of the most important aspects of any roleplaying game, but it's the one we typically spend the least time creating. Good NPCs will make an adventure, while bad ones can derail things faster than you can image.A great example of this just happened in our groups Masks of Nyarlathotep campaign. In the opening session I introduced Lt. Poole to the players, specifically one player character Dr. Lillian McKay. Dr. McKay was a pathologist working at the hospital so it only made sense that she would be familiar with some of the NYPD Homicide detectives. With an Appearance Score of 85 it also tracked that the overworked, out of shape, rumpled detective would have a little bit of a crush on the pretty doctor. So while the Lt. would intimidate everyone else, he would probably over share a little with Dr. McKay. Bring her some coffee and bagels, while dropping off confidential police files, checking up on her occasionally just to make sure she was ok.When I killed him in a very brutal manner, I could see the player visibly get a little angry, and that's when I knew I had pulled it off.It did piss you off a little didn't it Christina?[Kick to Christina]Today Christina and I are going to talk about creating compelling Non Player Characters and give you some tips and tricks to do this quickly and on the fly.So, Christina, How do you like to start creating your NPCs?

Girls on Porn

Non-Player Characters have come out to play! NPCs are infiltrating the airwaves, and the girls are interested in the overlap between the social media phenomenon and the transactional action that has origins in the cam space. Level up your kink with a review of a "Free Guy" parody and the fantastic "NPC Gets F*cked". Ice cream SO good!Persefonia - NPC Gets FuckedBe sure to rate Girls on Porn 5-Stars on Apple Podcast and Spotify! And leave your favorite search term OR your porn star name in the review for a chance to have it read on-air. Follow Us on Social Media:Show: @girlsonprnLaura: @ramadeiRachel: @_rrratchelShow Credits:Producer: Amanda CMixed and Edited by Grace HarperIntern: Matt WoodwardTheme by Eli JanneyAdvertise on Girls On Porn via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conversations with my Higher Self
Non Player Characters are Explained from a Spiritual Perspective. NPCs are Powered by the Players

Conversations with my Higher Self

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 18:38


Today, I wanted to talk about non playing characters, a concept of NPCs that exist within this larger framework of the Matrix. What are NPCs? Do I believe in them? Do I not? Today, I will give you my take on the concept of NPCs. 00:00 Intro 01:40 The concept of a player is explained 03:00 This is how the Matrix works 05:20 You can be the only player who plays the game 07:30 You got NPCs wrong 10:40 Players power NPCs 13:25 How NPCs get programmed 17:30 The Matrix is alive #npc #spirituality #awakening To support my work, donate here https://bit.ly/thisismariya_donation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BOOKS I PUBLISHED: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 72 Keys to Manifestation https://amzn.to/3nGAFg3 The Rose Codes: Book of Initiations https://amzn.to/3Qt9WTA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - MY WORKSHOPS: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Healing the Witch Wound: https://bit.ly/healing-the-witch-wound-1 Etheric Wings Activation: https://bit.ly/etheric-wings-activation Speaking and Living Your Truth: https://bit.ly/speaking-and-leaving-your-truth --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisismariya/message

Teachers in the Dungeon
Random Encounter: Creating Memorable NPCs

Teachers in the Dungeon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 37:34


Tom and Dan share their best tips for creating NPCs that will emotionally engage players at any table. Resources mentioned in this episode: Book of NPCs from Limitless Adventures 5e, and The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters by Jeff Ashworth. Remember to like, comment, review and subscribe, and connect with us: teachersinthedungeon on Instagram and Facebook, @dungeonteachers on X, and teachersinthedungeon@gmail.com

The Existential Empath Podcast
#221 - Can You Design Your Own Reality? Holographic Universe, The Matrix, Non-Player Characters Oh My!

The Existential Empath Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 62:57


Do you believe we live in a simulated matrix that responds to our thoughts, frequency and vibration? Are you seeing glitches in the matrix? Have you heard of 'the back drop people' or NPCs? In this episode I dialogue with Tracey Whittet, author & Transmosis Healer, about several concepts around the holographic universe idea, non-player characters, the idea that we may be living in a virtual reality and more! **********Tracey Whittet is an energy healer and intuitive guide specialized in Transmosis Healing, a unique, integrated blend of energy modalities that offers multidimensional body balancing. Transmosis is an unconscious transfer and assimilation of higher energies that raise the recipient's energy to equal Source energy. To learn more about the services Tracey provides visit https://traceywhittet.com**********I am an intuitive empath specialized in Quantum Healing Hypnosis, EFT Tapping and the Emotion Code. To learn more about my healing journey or to schedule a session visit https://linktr.ee/the_existential_empath

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Fire Ribbons (EP 31)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 59:34


Ok, somethings not right here. Well that's not fully true. Many things are not right here and at least one of them is every one of these weird people in this strange cave. There's got to be some truth to discover here. One of them must have something right. Right?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Riddleweaver's Den (EP 30)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 40:47


Back to a fork in the road they have visited once, Clive, Yesena and Larkspur now take another route, a road they could have taken early in their journey so long ago. Onward then to a place of legend, a landmark from the old times. What secrets could be inside?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Final Lesson (EP 29)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 39:21


Finally it is time again to leave Gimle and venture out into the world. Afterall, there is a whole world to save. Or at the very least, a whole Gimle to save. However, there is one final lesson the Norns have for Yesena.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Silly Nornsense (EP 28)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 39:35


Yes, we've talked about fate... but what about THE fates? The ones pulling the strings, the ones who are in command of all events? Are they truly in command? These so-called Norns? Yesena is here to find out.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Displaced (EP 27)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 48:11


Fate seems to have taken a byline, a break, a breather. Here back in Gimle, things are so different and yet also terribly the same. Sure, Harald has been retrieved, but nothing else has changed. Truly, things are only worse and there is yet so much to do. Getting started won't be easy.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

When Shift Happens Podcast
E17: NASDAQ's Bit Digital CEO: Bitcoin Mining Masterclass

When Shift Happens Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 67:27


Samir Tabar is the CEO of Bit Digital, a NASDAQ listed Bitcoin Mining Company. He also Co-Founded Airswap, one of the first decentralized exchanges that he sold to Consensys, a company built by Ethereum Cofounder Joseph Lubin. This episode is a comprehensive masterclass on Bitcoin Mining. In additon, Samir provides valuable insights into the differences between decentralized and centralized exchanges, the importance of self-custody, and what sets Bitcoin apart from other digital assets.Discover why Bitcoin is deemed as "digital gold", why Ethereum is seen as "digital oil", and how they're both relevant in the next market cycles. Samir also provides his take on the crypto industry's performance in 2022 and shares some of his unpopular beliefs about freedom of speech, boiling frogs, and Non-Player Characters.This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in learning more about Bitcoin Mining and staying ahead in the game.PODCAST TRANSCRIPTShttps://share.descript.com/view/R02aAna8xiG__________________________________FOLLOW SAMIR• LinkedIn: hhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samir-tabar-14a24698/• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamirTabar• Bit Digital: https://twitter.com/BitDigital_btbt__________________________________JOIN THE YIELD LABS CLUB• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JqCB5tnRky7XS7NRFWQJt• Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-yield-labs-podcast/id1596083462 • Twitter: https://twitter.com/yieldlabs • Substack: https://yieldlabs.substack.com/• Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/WmwpRFGjRIIyZTdk • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-yield-labs-podcast/about/__________________________________DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, tax or medical advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not licensed financial advisors or registered investment advisors. Trading cryptocurrencies poses a considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.__________________________________Subscribe to the Yield Labs Podcast to deep dive into Web3, DeFi, NFTs, audience and business building, bio-hacking, and much much more. Download our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts Subscribe to Youtube to watch all our episodes and exclusive content Subscribe to our newsletter to get next episodes straight to your inbox Follow us on Twitter for unique content and giveaways Join our Telegram community to connect with our members

It's A Mimic!
E204 - Player Options - Sidekicks: Upfront with the Backup

It's A Mimic!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 82:18


This episode of the It's A Mimic! podcast, sees the panel of Dungeon Masters exploring the optional rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything for building Non-Player Characters who join the party and actually progress in power with your Player Characters! Cold Open 0:00 Opening 0:46 Intro 1:07 Ad Break 3:33 Overview 6:24 Warrior 30:18 Spellcaster 47:08 Expert 57:04 Ad Break 1:13:57 Outro 1:14:28 Closing Music 1:19:58 Post Credit 1:20:26 DON'T FORGET TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! Available On: Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3Y19VxSxLKyfg0gY0yUeU1 Apple Podcasts at https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/its-a-mimic/id1450770037 YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQmvEufzxPHWrFSZbB8uuw Info: Episode Guide at www.itsamimic.com Email at info@itsamimic.com Social: Website at https://www.itsamimic.com Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/ItsaMimic/ Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/itsamimic/?hl=en Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/itsamimic/ Dungeon Master 1:  Adam Nason Dungeon Master 2:  Megan Lengle Dungeon Master 3:  Coffee Bitch Dave Narrator:  Terry Williams Written by:  Adam Nason Director:  Adam Nason Audio Editor:  Adam Nason Video Editor:  Adam Nason Executive Producer:  Adam Nason Intro/Outro Music by:  Cory Wiebe All other music provided by Tyler Gibson at https://www.instagram.com/melodicasmusic Logo by:  Katie Skidmore at https://www.instagram.com/clementineartportraits/ This episode is meant to be used as an inspirational supplement for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and tabletop roleplaying games in general.  It's A Mimic! does not own the rights to any Wizards of the Coasts products. Artwork included in this episode's video visualizations is published and/or owned by Wizards of the Coast.

Visionary Voice
NPCs - Non Player Characters

Visionary Voice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 26:38


In this episode we discuss the purpose of Non Player Characters in the Matrix.

Don't REED My Mind
#151 - Non-Player Characters (NPC)

Don't REED My Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 31:18


Episode 151. Are there people walking around that are not conscious? Just non-player characters in this game of life. This episode will take you to a place where your mind might crack. I want you to question everything. Let's talk about it!    Please Subscibe To The LRPod NetworK Youtube Channel.                     https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqFciMA6VQb3B6_cf3b4Xog   Please Support This Podcast                                                                         https://www.patreon.com/lrpod https://www.patreon.com/thelennyreedpod

Full Metal RPG
Non-Player Characters

Full Metal RPG

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 65:39


Richie is joined by Kyle from Quest Friends! to talk a key ingredient in any GMed game Non Player Characters.   Kyles show: https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/ More Full Metal RPG goodness: https://linktr.ee/fullmetalrpg

RISE UP with Dragon
EPISODE 114 - RISE UP WITH DRAGON - NPC'S (Non Player Characters)

RISE UP with Dragon

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 18:37


NON PLAYER CHARACTERS? What if you adapted a skill set to recognize those people you come across in life that have little to offer you as irrelevant props that only exist to provide you with challenges and entertainment? Come learn how to identify the Non Player Characters in your life and become empowered to disregard the people that don't serve you and your desired state.   Subscribe and Follow Rise Up With Dragon: https://lnkd.in/dNjsMy6 LIVE STREAMED IN: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dVcUJA7 Facebook: https://lnkd.in/diK4YNa Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/dv6M3Cgk SUBSCRIBE TO THE "RISE UP WITH DRAGON NEWSLETTER" and receive weekly enhancements of consciousness. https://www.riseupwithdragon.com/newsletter

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - There and Home Again (Season Finale, EP 26)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 73:11


As the travelers have learned about the existence of seasons, here we are at the end of a different kind of season. They have been out, about, and seen so many things but they are finally back home. For now there is time for relaxation. For now there is time for reflection. For now, the embrace of loved ones. For now.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode are:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePromises to Keep by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4245-promises-to-keepLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Peace of Mind by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-mindLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licensePeppers Theme by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4998-peppers-themeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/The world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Fetid Fumes of Friendship (EP 25)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 51:01


The bandits dispatched (or were they? I don't know, everything is weirdly complicated for some reason), it's time to get back on the way home. It wouldn't be these bizarre lands if there wasn't something incredibly strange to find almost immediately. What even if normal anymore?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Circling Back
Huge Pythons & Non-Player Characters

Circling Back

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 72:14


There are exactly zero (0) NPC vibes in this episode while we recapped our Weekends in Fun, huge pythons (don't be gross), Bennifer's Lambo accident, Daily Harvest's lentil problems, and Jimmy Buffett hopping on the mic with Kygo in The Hamptons. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low as $5 per month: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Purchase a Circling Back Candle: www.vellabox.com/circling-back Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter (11:51) Recapping This Weekend in Fun (31:00) This Is A Huge Python (43:00) Breaking Bennifer News (49:55) Don't Eat The Lentils (1:03:50) Jimmy Buffett Joins Kygo in The Hamptons Support This Episode's Sponsors Mugsy: www.mugsy.com (STEAM for 10% off) Fitbod: www.fitbod.me/steam (20% off) Backbone: www.playbackbone.com/steam Truebill: www.truebill.com/circling

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Highwaymen Hustle (EP 24)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 52:25


It's a trap! Give us your money or we take your life! The travelers have themselves a good old scrap with a good old fashioned kind of enemy: bandits! There's something very weird about this group of gangsters though and it only gets way weirder the more they think about it.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAdditional Music provided by YouFulca from wingless-seraph.net Check out there music, it's some absolutely top notch stuff!The world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

DnDiscussions
Episode 66 – D&D Direct announcements and Clerics

DnDiscussions

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 74:23


Ryan and Ben discuss the announcements from the D&D Direct and dive into the domain of Clerics. Community Pages: Alphastream write up of the D&D Direct; D&D Beyond Monsters of the Multiverse FAQ; Deborah Ann Woll's House Rule; The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters; Campaign Builder Cities and Towns Kickstarter.

Epic Blunders RPGcast
Dueling GMs 10 - Leveling Up Your NPCs (A Lost Episode)

Epic Blunders RPGcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 74:04


Well, it had to happen sometime. We found an episode we recorded and forgot to publish! Non-Player Characters are vital in your TTRPGs. But how do you keep it fresh and fun? Is there some way to make some things a little squishier and others much more hulked out? Absolutely! In today's episode, we outline 6 different types of NPCs: Mobs, Monsters, Champions, Nemesis, Legends, and Deities. We talk about what to change, what to leave out, and the important steps in creating each type. We also offer advice on how to keep the mechanics from bogging down along the way. This discussion is helpful whether you play D&D, Pathfinder, Vampire, or any of the great indie tabletop games out there. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell all your friends! We'd also love to hear what you think about the show. You can communicate with us directly at our EpicBlunders Twitter handle. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/epicblunders/message

DoubleDM
DoubleDM #66: How To Create More Interesting NPCs

DoubleDM

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 50:41


Welcome to DoubleDMs Episode on D&D and TTRPG Non-Player Character Creation. In this episode, we will discuss Creating interesting Non-Player Characters, how to make NPCs feel more alive and real; why and how you create NPC Templates and Categories that will help you in creating NPCs on the fly during a session or more easily in prep and we discuss Throwaway NPCs and why your Players always attach to the NPCs you didn't plan instead of the Believable NPC you wrote. So sit back and let's chat about making your TTRPGs better. For more information see the Following Timestamps: 14:30: What is an NPC? 20:00: NPC Categories 23:00: How to create NPCs? 27:40: A Baseline NPC 33:30: How to build Major NPCs? 40:00: How to make an NPC feel more alive? 44:30: How to play with Throwaway NPCs? 47:00: Let your Players Decide who is Major too! Another Announcement: Starting next Episode all our Episodes will upload on Mondays instead of Sundays! Go Hire Allie for Branding and Graphic Design Work: https://twitter.com/GameGoddessAlx https://www.atgstudiosgraphics.com/ You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

DoubleDM
DoubleDM #65: How You Can Easily Create Better Voices

DoubleDM

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 50:40


In this episode, we discuss the Topic of Voices in Tabletop Roleplaying. We discuss how you can create better voices for your Non-Player Characters and Player Characters. Character Voices can elevate your game's immersion and atmosphere for your players and allow them to connect better to your Characters. We present a lot of advice on how everyone can create a wide range of voices and how to decide on the perfect voice for your special NPCs. We touch on when you should create a voice for your characters and the many reasons why voice distinction can help you create a better experience for your players. For more information check the following Timestamps: 15:00: What is a Voice? 18:00: How to do voices? 26:00: Why do voices? 29:00: How to play with Voice Distinction 32:00: It's about Training your Voice 34:00: How to create better Voices? 38:30: When should you do voices? 44:50: How do I remember a Voice later on? You can find the Show on Social Media and the Web to stay up to date with the latest content, schedules, and more: Website, Twitter, Instagram, Ko-Fi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledm/message

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Beat Feet (EP 20)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 47:26


Sometimes the best option when faced with a terrible situation is ... well exactly what you probably would do in a similar situation. Honestly, who really wants to fight a fungal were-bear? However, one does not simply escape such a foul beast without consequences.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comThe tracks used in this episode are:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseAdditional Music in this episode is 16 Bit Battle by YouFulca https://wingless-seraph.net/en/The world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Epic Blunders RPGcast
Dueling GMs 6- Making Unique NPCs and Factions

Epic Blunders RPGcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 91:06


Welcome to our new show, Dueling GMs! We're offering tips, tricks, and years of experience on how to improve your play sessions and GM styles. Some episodes will focus on the structure in which you play. Others may provide insight into the mechanics of your games. In episode 6, we focus on what makes for interesting and compelling Non-Player Characters for your tabletop games. In addition to NPCs, we also spend time discussing how Factions can and should operate just like a good NPC, with motives, flaws, and traits that help personify them. Take a listen now! Please like us and leave a review on any of your favorite podcasting platforms. And let us know what you want to hear about! We'll tackle nearly any subject you can think of that's tabletop related. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/epicblunders/message

Weekend Watch
Non-player Characters, Newspapers, and The Hong Kong Cavaliers

Weekend Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2022 34:16


Hello everyone, and sorry for the late episode this week! Check us out on Facebook, Discord, Twitter, 3guys1up.com, and Patreon!

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Mt. Jormungandr (EP 16)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 50:35


Just a brisk hike up the side of a mountain - er rather the back of a long dead serpent so large that it wraps around the entire world. Nothing to it! With Sigurd in the lead, certainly nothing will go wrong at all!Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHero Down by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-downLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeroic Age by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3870-heroic-ageLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Sigurd The Hero (EP 15)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 50:47


Finally we meet, the so called Sigurd who's been out here adventuring for months. He's got a lot to say for himself but not only that, he's got a lot to say for others. It's time for him to answer for Clive's father.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHero Down by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3868-hero-downLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseHeroic Age by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3870-heroic-ageLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Land of Glass and Cinders (EP 14)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 66:20


What is with all this glowing lichen and fungus? Is this where it all came from originally? Hey wait, Harbard, what's the deal with where you're taking us?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Fantasy Campground
Bartenders and Bad Accents

Fantasy Campground

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 61:39


Welcome back Campers! This weeks episode is not about you! in fact, it's about everyone EXCEPT you. The gang takes a deep dive into NPC's or Non Player Characters. From the loveable bartender to the red herring cult leader, we look at what it takes to make memorable characters for your campaign. Watch the gang every Monday night around 7pm central in their 5+ year running D&D campaign over on www.twitch.tv/TheNegotiators and follow The Fantasy Campgrounds on twitter @FantasyCG for all news and updates.

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Harbard (EP 13)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 65:48


With Larkspur awake once more, the group gets back on the road - in a manner of speaking - and come across a river! It's time to get a little wet! Or then again, maybe not.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Crazy Comedy, Humor & Satire Podcast by Daniel D
Groundhog Day, Groupthink, and Non-Player Characters (NPC)

Crazy Comedy, Humor & Satire Podcast by Daniel D

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 24:30


Welcome to another weird episode of The Crazy Comedy, Humor & Satire Podcast by Daniel D! This week, we talk about how Groundhog Day should be a federal holiday for which everyone should get off work, why "groupthink" is an oxymoron, and whether the "non-player character" or "NPC" meme explains why so many people are so freaking stupid. This episode of The Crazy Comedy, Humor & Satire Podcast is brought to you by Libsyn, where you can begin your own great podcasting adventures. Sign up with promo code "DanielD" and get two months of free podcast hosting! Find out more at https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=DANIELD And check out www.CrazyComedyHumor.com for even more craziness!

Scriptnotes Podcast
528 - M is for Minimum

Scriptnotes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 61:25


John and Craig define and discuss important terms for writers: backends, profits, scales, floors, ceilings, and minimums. They trace the flow of money from WGA contracts to residuals and the downstream impact on animation writers. They also take a look at characters ‘finding themselves' and harsh writing advice. Follow up includes Korean grammar, holiday movies, the phrase ‘fake it till you make it' and whether you should introduce yourself as a writer. In our bonus segment for premium members, John and Craig analyze why movie dialogue has become harder to understand. Endeavor sells its content side CJ Entertainment WGA Health Fund now eligible for infertility treatments. For tips on understanding your contract, check out episode 407 A writer who moved off the grid and hates it advice by Blair Braverman Have You Considered Accountancy? How to Start Writing (and When to Stop): Advice for Writers By Wisława Szymborska (Edited and translated from Polish by Clare Cavanagh) review by Joanna Kavenna The Game Master's Book of Non-Player Characters by Jeff Ashworth Canary Mail email service for MacOS and iOS Why Movie Dialogue is so Hard to Understand by Ben Pearson for Slashfilm Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Gift a Scriptnotes Subscription or treat yourself to a premium subscription! Craig Mazin on Twitter John August on Twitter John on Instagram Outro by Timothy Vajda (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Ticks and Tricks (EP 12)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 74:20


Oh no! Courier Down! Courier Down! Meanwhile Clive and Yesena go off and have a short little expedition. What they find will amaze, confuse, gross out, and frustrate them.Yesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Aegir's Hall (EP 11)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 48:17


Having barely escaped becoming a mid-day snack, the crew enter the great hall that they have been chased to where they meet someone who is familiar to at least one of them. Who are they? Why are they here? Also, what is this we're drinking?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

How to Be a Better DM
6 Tips to Make Better Non-Player Characters

How to Be a Better DM

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 11:10


“How many of your crops are like this?” the Constable asks. Rosdan, the local farmer who asked for this meeting, looks right into Constable Yerip's eyes and says, “All of them sir. There's not a single grain that isn't tainted.” Yerip steeples his hands and sits back in his chair. He sits for a moment thinking. “What happened to the few people who ate the grain?” Rosdan paused and then said, “they turned into monsters. There's something evil in that grain and I don't know what it is. It might have something to do with that star that fell not one month ago. I tell ya sir, twas a bad omen to be sure.” Yelp holds the tainted stalk of grain up to you and your companions. “What do you make of this adventurers?” You hold it up to your nose. The stalk which would normally have the familiar scent of summer and the harvest bears a sickly sweet stench that seems to hide something more bitter. The stalk that was once golden is now turned a purplish color. Very faint blue lights can almost be seen within the veins of the plant. You hand it to Bophregar whose eyes glow for the briefest of seconds. “The tainted stalk of grain leaks faint magical energies. This fact does not bode well for the people of this village. I recommend the rest of the tainted crops be burned immediately and not consumed. Other foods must be procured.” Constable Yerip stands and says, “Well that's the problem. We have no other food stores. We must find the source of the taint and destroy it. Actually, that is why I called you adventurers here. Can you please rid us of our taint?” So what would you like to do? Welcome back to the 17th episode of How to Be a Better DM. It's me again, your host Justin Lewis (yes I do have a name). I'm here to help you craft ever better stories for yourself and your players as you dungeon master sessions of D&D 5e. I want to thank you all for coming back week after week. Lately, I've gone through some personal struggles and I'm very grateful for those who enjoy the show even when I don't feel like myself while doing it. You guys are awesome and are the real stars of this show.  Now let's talk about characters, specifically Non-player characters. For those of you who are the newest of the new at this, a non-player character is simply any character in the story that will be played by you. In that, it's kind of a misnomer because even though you are the DM, you are still playing a game with your friends, a fact that by definition makes you a player, but I digress. These are the characters your players will interact with and will use to help immerse themselves into your world. So they gotta be good right. But making characters that come alive can be really hard. So here are a few tips to help make better Non-Player characters. Think about their purpose All of your NPC's need a purpose. Sometimes that purpose is just to make your players laugh and add in some comedic relief. Sometimes the NPC is just there to buy and sell items or to move the plot along. Sometimes the NPC is the plot. Most of the time, your NPC's will have a mix of multiple purposes. Knowing the NPC's purpose will help with everything else in the story. Just be prepared when the players decided to take the purpose you've designed for your NPC and twist it and generally muck things up. You might have a simple merchant that the players decide they really like so they spend way more time getting to know their back story than should've ever happened. Oh well. Give them something memorable With each NPC that you want your players to remember, give them something memorable. This might mean making the NPC funny, or rude so the players remember the interaction with the NPC. Or maybe you give them a defining feature that you constantly bring up in describing the interaction because the players' characters keep noticing it. Maybe it comes out in the voice you use for the NPC. The best way to do this is probably to think, “What...

Curse of Lords
Poison of Prophecy - Snacks On The Go (EP 10)

Curse of Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 47:03


Officially moving north now, Larkspur, Clive and Yesena meet a new stranger in the wilderness in the midst of a dense forest. Matt invents some new game mechanics and the whole table gets to become intimately familiar with death in RyuutamaLarkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseTemple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manesLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

LARP 4 Life
Thank You NPCs! (Discussing Non-Player Characters)

LARP 4 Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 58:38


L.J. and Caitlin tell us about the characters who populate the world of LARPing and make it possible for the players to have fun. Get ready to pull up a chair with Farmer Beth, cower in fear at the villainous Damien Claine and Nareeza, play with Poke and Percival, be inspired by the ethereal Unicorn and the wise Kirelea, and take off your hats to the Hat Gang!

Cybernation Uncensored
Game Master Tips - NPC aka Non Player Character Creation

Cybernation Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 6:42


GM Tips - NPCs or Non Player Characters can be easily brought to life with these simple tips. Every good Game-Master knows they can always improve and learn more. Although this is primarily for a Cyberpunk GameMaster, these tips and tricks can help any GameMaster with any RPG! Please show us some love by supporting the links below. Join us! https://discord.gg/VJv4FPC https://www.twitch.tv/cyberpunkuncensored https://www.youtube.com/cyberpunkuncensored Explore our website! https://www.CyberpunkUncensored.com/ #rtalsoriangames #GMtips #gamemaster --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cybernationuncensored/support

Beyond the Forbidden
Do We Really Live In a Simulated Matrix Reality? Frank Castle Destroys This Fabricated Illusion

Beyond the Forbidden

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 70:23


I had the honor and privilege to interview Frank Castle from iamwearefearless.com With his radio show Fearless broadcasting on Truth Frequency Radio. If you are not ready for your reality to be shaken, then you may not want to listen to this interview. We talked about many topics that question everything in our reality. If you are fearless enough to question everything about your existence and everything in this reality then this interview may be just what you need to help break out of this illusion.HERE ARE A FEW TOPICS WE COVERED WITHIN THIS INTERVIEW:- What is reality?- Do we live within a Simulation?- Is this reality similar to the movie The Matrix?- Is everything an Illusion?- Who created this Simulation?- Are we just bits of code within a computer program?- Where do Aliens fit into the picture within this program?- Do extraterrestrials know they are apart of this simulated reality?- What are NPCs non player characters?- How do we break free of this false reality matrix?- Do certain drugs like DMT and ayahuasca help to break free of this illusion?- Do the powers that shouldn't be intentionally keep certain natural drugs illegal so we stay stuck within this matrix?

The Bear Swarm! Podcast
Episode 271: Non-Player Characters

The Bear Swarm! Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 67:54


Show NotesEpisode 271: Non-Player Characters

The Dungeon Master’s Guide

Summary: As you are constructing your worlds, its important to fill them with interesting and engaging characters. This episode will be detailing how to create Non-Player Characters (or NPCs) as well as dastardly villains. Links: Website Support the Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dmgpodcast/message