Podcasts about player agency

In the latest RPGBOT.Podcast we dive deep into lingering injuries in TTRPGs, exploring how they enhance character development and gameplay comparing injury systems across D&D 5E, Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG, Vaesen, Warhammer 40k, and more! Whether you're a GM or a player, this episode is packed with ideas for adding depth and consequence to your games. Episode Summary In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts engage in a reflective and insightful discussion on two key topics. First, they address past comments made about the OSR (Old-School Renaissance) community, acknowledging missteps and celebrating the positive progress within the community. This segment sets the stage for a deep dive into injury systems across various tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). The hosts explore how lingering injuries add depth, consequences, and narrative weight to TTRPGs. Drawing comparisons across multiple systems—including D&D 5E, Tales of the Valiant, Pathfinder 1st Edition, Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG, Imperium Maledictum, and Vaesen—the episode offers a comprehensive look at how injuries are implemented, their impact on gameplay, and how to homebrew these mechanics to enhance immersion. Key Discussion Points Reflecting on the OSR Community Acknowledging and learning from past comments. Highlighting positive strides in inclusivity and creativity within the OSR space. Lingering Injuries in TTRPGs Exploring the narrative and mechanical value of injury systems. Examining how injuries can influence character development and roleplay depth. The importance of tailoring injury mechanics through homebrewing. System Spotlights: Injury Mechanics D&D 5E and Tales of the Valiant Discussing strengths and limitations of injury mechanics in these systems. Suggestions for homebrewed injury rules to increase immersion. Pathfinder 1st Edition Delving into critical hits and the brutal consequences for characters. Evaluating how the system balances risk and reward. Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG Analyzing its unique injury system and comparing it to Pathfinder. Highlighting the narrative flavor of lingering injuries in Star Wars settings. Imperium Maledictum (Warhammer 40k) Examining the grim nature of injuries and high character mortality rates. How injuries contribute to the dark, oppressive atmosphere of Warhammer 40k. Vaesen Exploring how physical and mental injuries are treated equally. Understanding defects and insights as gameplay mechanics. Comparing Vaesen's system to others and identifying its strengths and weaknesses. Narrative and Gameplay Impact of Injuries How injury systems enhance storytelling and player immersion. Balancing mechanics and narrative to avoid punishing players unfairly. The hosts reflect on the versatility and potential of injury systems in TTRPGs to create meaningful, memorable gameplay moments. They also emphasize the importance of community dialogue and mutual understanding to foster growth within the tabletop gaming community. Resources Mentioned D&D 5E Tales of the Valiant Pathfinder 1st Edition Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG Imperium Maledictum (Warhammer 40k) Vaesen Want to Join in on the Discussion? What injury systems have you used in your games? Join the conversation by sharing your experiences and homebrew rules on social media or our website. Links below. Links Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) Genesys (affiliate link) Imperium Maledictum (affiliate link) Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Variant Rules Medicine Episode Takeaways Thematic and Narrative Depth Lingering injuries can create a more threatening and immersive atmosphere in TTRPGs. Injuries enhance storytelling by introducing consequences that impact character arcs. Injury mechanics can lead to compelling story elements, such as finding a high-level wizard or integrating prosthetics in grim settings like Warhammer 40k. Mechanical Implications of Injuries Injuries should have tangible mechanical impacts beyond reducing hit points, addressing the arbitrariness of HP systems. Systems like Tales of the Valiant and Pathfinder 1 demonstrate how injuries can influence gameplay, from critical hits to debilitating conditions like Con Drain. Intelligence bleed and other mechanics can deeply affect a character's abilities and decision-making. Homebrewing and Session Zero Homebrewing injury systems can add depth and immersion, tailoring gameplay to group preferences. Discussing injury mechanics during session zero ensures clarity and sets expectations for how they'll impact the campaign. System Highlights and Comparisons Pathfinder 1: The critical hit deck introduces brutal, game-changing effects. Fantasy Flight Star Wars: A unique injury system creates tension, with critical injuries leading to severe consequences. Imperium Maledictum: Highlights character fragility and permanent changes in the Warhammer 40k universe. Vaesen: Balances physical and mental injuries, introducing defects (GM-driven challenges) and insights (player-driven advantages) that affect gameplay. Player Agency and Risk Management Injury systems work best when integrated into core mechanics, balancing risk and reward. Players can strategically leverage mechanics like insights in Vaesen for maximum effect, creating dynamic gameplay moments. Campaign Considerations Starting at higher levels can mitigate the harshness of injuries early in a campaign. Accumulating defects or lingering effects can foster interesting character development and party dynamics. Game Design and Immersion A well-designed injury system enhances both gameplay and immersion, reflecting the stakes of adventuring. Comparative analysis of systems reveals diverse approaches to integrating injury mechanics, showing the breadth of possibilities in RPG design. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

In the latest RPGBOT.Podcast we dive deep into lingering injuries in TTRPGs, exploring how they enhance character development and gameplay comparing injury systems across D&D 5E, Pathfinder, Star Wars RPG, Vaesen, Warhammer 40k, and more! Whether you're a GM or a player, this episode is packed with ideas for adding depth and consequence to your games. Episode Summary In this episode, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts engage in a reflective and insightful discussion on two key topics. First, they address past comments made about the OSR (Old-School Renaissance) community, acknowledging missteps and celebrating the positive progress within the community. This segment sets the stage for a deep dive into injury systems across various tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). The hosts explore how lingering injuries add depth, consequences, and narrative weight to TTRPGs. Drawing comparisons across multiple systems—including D&D 5E, Tales of the Valiant, Pathfinder 1st Edition, Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG, Imperium Maledictum, and Vaesen—the episode offers a comprehensive look at how injuries are implemented, their impact on gameplay, and how to homebrew these mechanics to enhance immersion. Key Discussion Points Reflecting on the OSR Community Acknowledging and learning from past comments. Highlighting positive strides in inclusivity and creativity within the OSR space. Lingering Injuries in TTRPGs Exploring the narrative and mechanical value of injury systems. Examining how injuries can influence character development and roleplay depth. The importance of tailoring injury mechanics through homebrewing. System Spotlights: Injury Mechanics D&D 5E and Tales of the Valiant Discussing strengths and limitations of injury mechanics in these systems. Suggestions for homebrewed injury rules to increase immersion. Pathfinder 1st Edition Delving into critical hits and the brutal consequences for characters. Evaluating how the system balances risk and reward. Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG Analyzing its unique injury system and comparing it to Pathfinder. Highlighting the narrative flavor of lingering injuries in Star Wars settings. Imperium Maledictum (Warhammer 40k) Examining the grim nature of injuries and high character mortality rates. How injuries contribute to the dark, oppressive atmosphere of Warhammer 40k. Vaesen Exploring how physical and mental injuries are treated equally. Understanding defects and insights as gameplay mechanics. Comparing Vaesen's system to others and identifying its strengths and weaknesses. Narrative and Gameplay Impact of Injuries How injury systems enhance storytelling and player immersion. Balancing mechanics and narrative to avoid punishing players unfairly. The hosts reflect on the versatility and potential of injury systems in TTRPGs to create meaningful, memorable gameplay moments. They also emphasize the importance of community dialogue and mutual understanding to foster growth within the tabletop gaming community. Resources Mentioned D&D 5E Tales of the Valiant Pathfinder 1st Edition Fantasy Flight's Star Wars RPG Imperium Maledictum (Warhammer 40k) Vaesen Want to Join in on the Discussion? What injury systems have you used in your games? Join the conversation by sharing your experiences and homebrew rules on social media or our website. Links below. Links Call of Cthulhu (affiliate link) Edge of the Empire (affiliate link) Genesys (affiliate link) Imperium Maledictum (affiliate link) Tales of the Valiant Game Master's Guide (affiliate link) RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes Variant Rules Medicine Episode Takeaways Thematic and Narrative Depth Lingering injuries can create a more threatening and immersive atmosphere in TTRPGs. Injuries enhance storytelling by introducing consequences that impact character arcs. Injury mechanics can lead to compelling story elements, such as finding a high-level wizard or integrating prosthetics in grim settings like Warhammer 40k. Mechanical Implications of Injuries Injuries should have tangible mechanical impacts beyond reducing hit points, addressing the arbitrariness of HP systems. Systems like Tales of the Valiant and Pathfinder 1 demonstrate how injuries can influence gameplay, from critical hits to debilitating conditions like Con Drain. Intelligence bleed and other mechanics can deeply affect a character's abilities and decision-making. Homebrewing and Session Zero Homebrewing injury systems can add depth and immersion, tailoring gameplay to group preferences. Discussing injury mechanics during session zero ensures clarity and sets expectations for how they'll impact the campaign. System Highlights and Comparisons Pathfinder 1: The critical hit deck introduces brutal, game-changing effects. Fantasy Flight Star Wars: A unique injury system creates tension, with critical injuries leading to severe consequences. Imperium Maledictum: Highlights character fragility and permanent changes in the Warhammer 40k universe. Vaesen: Balances physical and mental injuries, introducing defects (GM-driven challenges) and insights (player-driven advantages) that affect gameplay. Player Agency and Risk Management Injury systems work best when integrated into core mechanics, balancing risk and reward. Players can strategically leverage mechanics like insights in Vaesen for maximum effect, creating dynamic gameplay moments. Campaign Considerations Starting at higher levels can mitigate the harshness of injuries early in a campaign. Accumulating defects or lingering effects can foster interesting character development and party dynamics. Game Design and Immersion A well-designed injury system enhances both gameplay and immersion, reflecting the stakes of adventuring. Comparative analysis of systems reveals diverse approaches to integrating injury mechanics, showing the breadth of possibilities in RPG design. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati  

Why does every D&D session eventually turn into: 5% storytelling, 10% rolling dice, 85% lying to NPCs and starting fires? In this week's RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the mechanics of deception, the ethics of lying, and why arson is the unofficial party pastime. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a light-hearted debate about why your characters can't stop lighting things on fire. SUMMARY In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive headfirst into the tangled web of deception mechanics in role-playing games, with a focus on Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. They explore the nuances of lying, from the rules of deception and insight checks to the moral and mechanical implications of bending the truth in-game. Key topics include: Passive vs. Active Skills: What's the difference, and why does it matter when your rogue is trying to bluff their way into a royal banquet? The Ethics of Deception: When is it just role-play, and when is it too much? Spoiler alert: It involves a bard and a dragon. Player Agency vs. Simplified Rules: How do new editions balance ease of use with meaningful gameplay, and what does it mean for deception-heavy campaigns? Session Zero Magic: Why setting expectations early can prevent your party from devolving into a group of pyromaniac con artists. Sprinkled with hilarious anecdotes of chaotic character antics and light-hearted debates on topics like "the prevalence of arson in RPGs," this episode is a must-listen for players and DMs alike. Whether you're a veteran tabletop gamer or just figuring out why your bard keeps trying to seduce everyone, this discussion will leave you laughing—and maybe questioning your party's motives. LINKS d20SRD.org - Skills Archives of Nethys - Deception 2024 Player's Handbook Other Stuff Lou Diamond Phillips EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Communication is key to a cohesive RPG experience, especially in the digital age. Deception in RPGs is nuanced, with varying definitions that impact gameplay. Insight and deception mechanics differ across game editions, offering unique challenges. Player agency is crucial for meaningful outcomes in deception scenarios. Active skills like Insight enhance engagement, while passive skills can hinder storytelling. Simplified rules can sometimes create confusion rather than clarity. Charisma often plays a central role in deception mechanics. Rolling for checks is generally more engaging than relying on passive assessments. Secret rolls can heighten tension and unpredictability in gameplay. Failure should remain an option to keep gameplay dynamic and engaging. Pathfinder 2's approach to deception mechanics feels more dynamic compared to D&D 5e. Session Zero is vital for aligning player and DM expectations about deception and storytelling. High passive skills can reduce tension, diminishing the stakes of deception. Humor and unexpected character actions often add depth to gameplay. Arson is a hilariously recurring theme in many RPG campaigns. Game mechanics should always serve the story, not hinder it. Context is critical in deception checks—mechanics alone aren't enough. Players are often willing to believe lies that work in their favor. Understanding player motivations enhances storytelling and gameplay. A good balance between humor and strategy enriches the gaming experience. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Why does every D&D session eventually turn into: 5% storytelling, 10% rolling dice, 85% lying to NPCs and starting fires? In this week's RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the mechanics of deception, the ethics of lying, and why arson is the unofficial party pastime. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a light-hearted debate about why your characters can't stop lighting things on fire. SUMMARY In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive headfirst into the tangled web of deception mechanics in role-playing games, with a focus on Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. They explore the nuances of lying, from the rules of deception and insight checks to the moral and mechanical implications of bending the truth in-game. Key topics include: Passive vs. Active Skills: What's the difference, and why does it matter when your rogue is trying to bluff their way into a royal banquet? The Ethics of Deception: When is it just role-play, and when is it too much? Spoiler alert: It involves a bard and a dragon. Player Agency vs. Simplified Rules: How do new editions balance ease of use with meaningful gameplay, and what does it mean for deception-heavy campaigns? Session Zero Magic: Why setting expectations early can prevent your party from devolving into a group of pyromaniac con artists. Sprinkled with hilarious anecdotes of chaotic character antics and light-hearted debates on topics like "the prevalence of arson in RPGs," this episode is a must-listen for players and DMs alike. Whether you're a veteran tabletop gamer or just figuring out why your bard keeps trying to seduce everyone, this discussion will leave you laughing—and maybe questioning your party's motives. LINKS d20SRD.org - Skills Archives of Nethys - Deception 2024 Player's Handbook Other Stuff Lou Diamond Phillips EPISODE TAKEAWAYS Communication is key to a cohesive RPG experience, especially in the digital age. Deception in RPGs is nuanced, with varying definitions that impact gameplay. Insight and deception mechanics differ across game editions, offering unique challenges. Player agency is crucial for meaningful outcomes in deception scenarios. Active skills like Insight enhance engagement, while passive skills can hinder storytelling. Simplified rules can sometimes create confusion rather than clarity. Charisma often plays a central role in deception mechanics. Rolling for checks is generally more engaging than relying on passive assessments. Secret rolls can heighten tension and unpredictability in gameplay. Failure should remain an option to keep gameplay dynamic and engaging. Pathfinder 2's approach to deception mechanics feels more dynamic compared to D&D 5e. Session Zero is vital for aligning player and DM expectations about deception and storytelling. High passive skills can reduce tension, diminishing the stakes of deception. Humor and unexpected character actions often add depth to gameplay. Arson is a hilariously recurring theme in many RPG campaigns. Game mechanics should always serve the story, not hinder it. Context is critical in deception checks—mechanics alone aren't enough. Players are often willing to believe lies that work in their favor. Understanding player motivations enhances storytelling and gameplay. A good balance between humor and strategy enriches the gaming experience. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Welcome to Michael Ross, our new part time, sometimes guest host when he has nothing else going on (be quiet, we’re just really good friends, we don’t even like each...

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How much should players contribute to the ttrpg experience? How much are they allowed too? The lads discuss getting more out of your gaming sessions.

How much should players contribute to the ttrpg experience? How much are they allowed too? The lads discuss getting more out of your gaming sessions.

It's all cheese and no chum this week!We rewind to Chamber of Commerce happy hour, spicy margs at Coda, Embellished closing event, and Rebirth Brass Band at SOPAC. We're looking forward to karaoke at Fox and Falcon, First Fridays at the Elks with Deadful Greats, Rufus Wainwright, Oleta Adams, Love my Pup Love my Park, Volunteer Fair, Spring Egg Hunt, Player Agency pop-up, Sole 2 Soul University, DIY Charcuterie at Kitchen a la Mode, and Whiskey and Sugar.Three things with Maplewood Shred-it Day, Family Photo Sessions, South Orange Container Day, SOMAPSO Moms* Dance Team, El Rey Mexican, and Martin's Pretzels at General Store.Want to get some bonus content? Check out our Patreon!LINKS:Rufus Wainwright at SOPACLove my Pup Love my ParkMaplewood Shred-it DayFamily Photo SessionsSO Container DaySOMAPSO Moms* Dance TeamBuy us some empanadas

Fall into the Gap… of SOMAPSO and find out what's happening this week!We rewind to Embellished art exhibit at 1978 Arts Center and Hunan Wok. We're looking forward to SOMA Pop Choir, Scott Weinstein at SOPL, Martin Sexton and Vitaly (listen for discount codes!), [mma] Project at Village Hall, Gloria, Ramadan Moon Lighting, Remembering the Ladiesl, Chucklepatch, and Mamma Mia. Three things with Porta Rossa, Pallet Brewery, Prom Shop donations, SOMA Sweets, The Player Agency, and SO Food Stroll wristbands.PLUS, a SOMAPSO Connections story. And if you get the Chuck Woolery reference, we see you.LINKS:Janetza MirandaLove ConnectionMamma MiaSOMA SweetsPlayer AgencySO Food Stroll

Player Agency describes the power of players to make choices for their characters.  There is an unspoken social contract around every RPG table that the DM won't take these choices away and players won't use these choices to ruin the fun of the DM.  In this episode, I talk about how critical it is that both sides of the screen respect the agency of others.   #dmtips #gmtips #dnd #5e #pf2e #playeragency Resources: https://techraptor.net/originals/playing-roles-psychology-of-player-agency https://medium.com/@camauger/the-power-of-choice-player-agency-in-tabletop-role-playing-games-446e0be16428

S5E12: In addition to providing recaps of sessions 1 and 2 of my Greyhawk/Pomarj campaign for AD&D, I present call-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless podcast, and Anthony ‘Runeslinger' of Casting Shadows podcast on topics of free will, description/theme and so on. Spencer's first movie-Monday episode on Time Bandits can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/keep-off-the-borderlands/id1466517108?l=en&i=1000643353923. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion/message

In today's episode we discuss using cinematics and autopilot.  How do I use cinematics?  Is there a right time to use autopilot?  How much is too much?  What are the downsides to using these storytelling techniques?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.comor Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamingPlease leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast.

Tom Politi is founder of The Player Agency which is a FIBA Licensed Basketball Agency based out of the UK. Tom represents numerous British and American talent in the British Basketball League. In Hot Topics, Drew & Jay discuss the release of Caleb Asberry and Xavier Pinson . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drewandjaypodcast/support

Today is the second of two extended conversations I've shared with some gaming luminaries over the course of a week, focused on answering some practical questions around the barriers I have long experienced in running consistent campaigns. These conversations were largely unplanned and are really just that - hopping online to talk and discuss some key ideas with my guest. This second conversation is with Simon Williams, a British artist and illustrator as well as being the creator of the Legend of The Bones podcast, a hybrid Solo Old School Dungeons and Dragons actual play and dark fantasy audio drama. Simon asks an important question: Do our players really want agency?Big thank you to Simon from Legend of The Bones for coming and sharing his thoughts.Legend of The Bones Podcast:https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlog:roleplayrescue.com Mastodon:https://ttrpg-hangout.social/@UbiquitousRatRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is the second of two extended conversations I've shared with some gaming luminaries over the course of a week, focused on answering some practical questions around the barriers I have long experienced in running consistent campaigns. These conversations were largely unplanned and are really just that - hopping online to talk and discuss some key ideas with my guest. This second conversation is with Simon Williams, a British artist and illustrator as well as being the creator of the Legend of The Bones podcast, a hybrid Solo Old School Dungeons and Dragons actual play and dark fantasy audio drama. Simon asks an important question: Do our players really want agency?Big thank you to Simon from Legend of The Bones for coming and sharing his thoughts.Legend of The Bones Podcast:https://legendofthebones.podbean.com/Game on!Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:hello@rpgrescue.comBlog:roleplayrescue.com Mastodon:https://ttrpg-hangout.social/@UbiquitousRatRoleplay Rescue Theme by Jon Cohen from Tale of the Manticore:https://taleofthemanticore.podbean.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack brings Shasta and Alistair to the table. Shasta is a young Aasimar monk traveling the world and Alistair is the god within the mask she wears.Jack and I discuss the masks we and our characters wear, player agency and GM input into characters, and what might make you put on a mysterious mask.This character is built for Pathfinder 2e.Jack is a Jewish trans man just trying to play and learn as many different games as he can so that he can write his own adventures and games.Titterpig Academy is mentioned in the episode. You can check out Penny's YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@PennyLeScrocheWe also mentioned a previous episode on the podcast - Season 2, Episode 2: Jurdgel Sharptooth, Goblin Customs Official, where I spoke to Caroline Vahrenkamp about her struggles with voice acting as a trans woman. If the topic interests you, I suggest you check it out.Music by Ryan Muns, Eyes On The Moon Studios: https://ryanmuns.bandcamp.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@EyesOnTheMoonStudiosSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lkBYvF9wlQPgcwHfvFMZtCover art by The CuriographerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecuriographer Sign up for my Newsletter to stay up-to-date on the podcast:https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/760760/109867356957705889/shareYou can find Star at:Website: http://www.characterswithoutstories.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starmamacYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@characterswithoutstoriesBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cwspod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@characterswithoutstoriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/characterswithoutstoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/characterswithoutstoriesThanks for listening, and may all your characters find their stories!

What is Player Relevance?On today's episode we'll answer the question “What is Player Relevance?” Players play games for multiple different reasons. Many of those reasons have to do with their sense of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.  No matter the reason, all players play games because they find them relevant. For themselves, as well as for their player character, and through their journey throughout the game.If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you'll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I'd also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.comGame on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/86Support the show

This Episode will look at Player Agency in LARP. Player Agency is how much control a player has over what their character does, or doesn't do in a LARP. Some LARP give you near total agency over your character, while others are more linear and restrict what a player can do in the opposite direction.

In this episode, Lee chats with Stephen Hensel, a gamemaster and writer, about how to balance game plot and player agency through a variety of means. From the sandbox to the initial start with counters to the "pick your own railroad"!

Danger is an ever-present Theme in Tabletop Roleplaying, constantly Characters face off against Mages, Demons, and Dragons in stories that put the fate of an entire world on the line. Player Characters put themselves on the line to fight off a villain, save a town from destruction, and destroy a magical artifact, they face danger every day in TTRPGs, but why is that? That is exactly what we answer today. We discuss why it is dangerous situations that put everything on the line that we crave so much when playing D&D and TTRPGs. Danger often means Challenges, Risks, and Choices, these things create Player Agency and Drama, two things we desperately seek when playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. And we will discuss exactly how you can create Drama-filled Moments of Bold Choices, Incredible Storytelling, and Risky Action using Danger in today's episode! Our Midroll Music is "Midnight Tale" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Our Outro Music is "Ascending the Vale" Kevin MacLeod (imcompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ You can find us on the Web under these Links: https://www.doubledm.com/ https://twitter.com/DoubleDMpod https://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de https://ko-fi.com/doubledm If you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doubledm/message

Enthält Szenen aus Schniekattack-Folge 51. Einige hatten ein Problem mit der wenigen Player-Agency in Folge 51. Wir haben besprochen, warum es ein Problem war und warum das überhaupt gemacht wurde ... Schniekattack-Shorts sind zusammengeschnittene Höhepunkte unserer Folgen. Weitere Ausschnitte und unsere ganzen Folgen könnt ihr euch auf  allen gängigen Podcastplattformen (Spotify, Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Castbox und Google Podcasts) und auch auf WordPress anhören. #criticalrole #criticalrolecampaign3 #pennpaper #tabletoprpg #dnd #podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd5e #german #deutsch #schniekattack #railroad #matthewmercer #jeffcannata #TheDungeonRun #playeragency

Frank is once again in the workshop to share his thoughts on how player agency, can create better games. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/rss/nerdyproduction?auth=FngrEsULInPeoeVh7kLlQ31-c9eeEGshDownload Jungle teeth here:Download:https://nerdyproduction.dk/get-jungle-teeth/ social media https://www.facebook.com/nerdyproductionhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/301098474938435https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwonDhCCD3j_BOVOG-Kkaug https://discord.gg/tXsU4NXRwN https://twitter.com/GMworkshoppod/media Enjoy :)  social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/nerdyproductionhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/301098474938435https://discord.gg/tXsU4NXRwNhttps://twitter.com/GMworkshoppod/media  social media https://www.facebook.com/nerdyproduction https://www.facebook.com/groups/301098474938435 https://discord.gg/tXsU4NXRwN https://twitter.com/GMworkshoppod/media

In this episode, John and Ian discuss player agency and how having more choices doesn't necessarily mean your players will have more meaningful TTRPG experiences. For our video on Complexity vs Depth in game design, head to: https://youtu.be/72Y8dNvHqmY Dragon Mind is a TTRPG discussion podcast where we look through the infinite lenses of TTRPGs to discover our best selves through gaming. If listening to this episode sparks any insights or questions, post them in the Darkmore Podcast Community Discord at https://discord.gg/3eAzTw9J or the Incendium D&D Discord at https://discord.gg/ZfwPzjD9 Or, you can email us at dragonmindpodcast@gmail.com Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music

Steve gives us insights on how to give players player agency in campaigns. Steve is among other things the designer behind Trail of Cthulhu campaign "Fearful Symmetric"     WARNING THIS IS A NERDY PRODUCTION PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/rss/nerdyproduction?auth=FngrEsULInPeoeVh7kLlQ31-c9eeEGsh  social media  https://www.facebook.com/nerdyproduction https://www.facebook.com/groups/301098474938435https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwonDhCCD3j_BOVOG-Kkaug  https://discord.gg/tXsU4NXRwN  https://twitter.com/GMworkshoppod/media  Enjoy :) #rpg #ttrpg #ttrpgsolidarity #ttrpgfamily #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming  social media https://www.facebook.com/nerdyproduction https://www.facebook.com/groups/301098474938435 https://discord.gg/tXsU4NXRwN https://twitter.com/GMworkshoppod/media

What is Kingmaking?On today's episode we'll answer the question “What is Kingmaking?” Sometimes you'll play a competitive game where you realize that you can't win anymore. It's kind of depressing to think about. However, there are things that you can do and actions that you can take that will help someone else win. This scenario is called “kingmaking.”If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you'll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I'd also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.com University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.comGame on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/74Support the show

What is Player Agency?On today's episode we'll answer the question: “What is Player Agency?”Player agency is about giving our players the time, space, and resources needed in order to make decisions in games. But is that is the only thing that agency provides to players?  Is agency even a good thing? If so, then what amount of agency is the right amount to give to players? How should players navigate this agency? And how should they go about making decisions in the game? If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you'll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I'd also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.comUniversity XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.comGame on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/61Support the show

In this episode, Oscar returns to his PodQuest to learn "everything you wanted to know about #gamedev but never dared to ask" by talking to the Game Dev London host Anna Poliakova about Player Agency. More episodes can be found by visiting: anchor.fm/game-dev-london You can find the full audio version of this episode by visiting: anchor.fm/game-dev-london Visit Our Website - gamedev.london - for meetups, game jams, competitions and more! Join Our Discord - gamedev.london/join Follow Us On Twitch - twitch.tv/gamedevlondon --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/game-dev-london/support

In this episode Small, Lotcha, and Media talk about Player Agency.

In this episode, we talk and discuss the topic of Player Agency and why it is so integral to the Collaborative Storytelling Experience of TTRPGs. We discuss what Player Agency even means, how you can give your Players Agency and how you do not fall into the trap of neglecting Player Agency. We give lots of advice and insight into preserving Agency at the Table and how you can create an experience your players think they are actually a part of and not just first-class viewers. For more information see these Timestamps: 11:30 What is Agency 18:30 What does it mean to give Agency to the Players 20:30 Agency is part of the Experience 27:30 The Playground Analysis 30:30 What does Agency Consist of? 34:00 How to give your Players Agency? 46:00 How Agency gets taken away? 48:30 Is there too much agency? 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

Alex Teplitz (he/they) is a queer writer, artist, editor, game designer, and TTRPG content creator. They are a fervent lover of literature: a producer, consumer, and architect of words. They write games, stories, and worlds about queer communities, monstrosity, divinity, and healing. Alex is dedicated to making gaming spaces safer and more queer by prioritizing agency and expanding possibilities. You can find them on Twitter as @alder_mancy and on Tiktok @aldermancy, as well as creating games on Kofi and Itch.io @swordghost. Strange Hungers is a fifth edition Dungeons and Dragons horror campaign played on TotalPartyKiss. It details the secret history of the infamous Fulcrum Expedition, played in the homebrew world of Senelji. You can learn more on https://twitter.com/totalpartykiss, find episodes on Youtube at Total Party Kiss (youtube.com/channel/UC0ekuNwrjkPr5EGom2_XFLA) and catch up with our playlist (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhOk1E3RCWD3uHKubKkPqXJhqiaYBRNxI) or find all of our VODS on Twitch.Tv/TotalPartyKiss in the Strange Hungers Collection. (edited)

Hey all! We're taking this week off from recording, so we decided to unlock one of our Patreon podcasts for you! In this one, we discuss player agency, what it is, and how we exercise it as players ourselves. If you like it and are able, you can get over 200 of these podcasts instantly on www.patreon.com/webdmFor a more structured and streamlined look at this week's main topic, check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/webdmGet our book! The Weird Wastelands Pre-Order Store is now Open! https://weird-wastelands.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Backer surveys out now! GET MORE WEB DM! https://www.patreon.com/webdm We've got a bonus podcast that you can get every single week where we go into way more topics! Over 200 episodes available now. Plus ad-free show audio, and discord and live hangouts for select tiers! #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg Facebook - http://bit.ly/2oGKLOgTwitter - https://twitter.com/WebDMshowInstagram - web_dmWritten & Hosted by Jim Davis and Emma LambertProduced, Directed, and Edited by Emma LambertWeb DM was created by Travis Boles, Jonathan Pruitt, and Jim Davis

In ihrer fünfzigsten Folge machen Serina und Jasmin wofür sie berüchtigt sind und vergleichen BDSM mit Rollenspiel. Dabei sprechen sie über Kontrollverlust und wo die Abgabe von Kontrolle gewünscht sein kann oder sogar notwendig ist damit ein Spiel funktioniert, aber auch darüber, wie man verhindert, dass sich Kontrollverlust schlecht anfühlt. Es geht um ihre Erfahrungen im BDSM und am Spieltisch, konsensuelles Railroading, Achterbahnen und Zwang als Erlaubnis. Vakuumbetten und Cutscenes, Reaktionsfetisch und NSC-Begleiter in Spielleitungshand. Der BDSM Teil geht bis Minute 38, wenn ihr ihn tatsächlich nicht hören mögt.

Decision SpaceOn today's episode we'll cover the decision space in games. One can say that decisions are the heart of many games. It's why we play: to see the impact of our actions. As game designers; we want to empower players to live their fantasies through our games. If you liked this episode please consider commenting, sharing, and subscribing.Subscribing is absolutely free and ensures that you'll get the next episode of Experience Points delivered directly to you.I'd also love it if you took some time to rate the show!I live to lift others with learning.  So, if you found this episode useful, consider sharing it with someone who could benefit.Also make sure to visit University XP online at www.universityxp.comUniversity XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook and LinkedIn as University XPAlso, feel free to email me anytime at dave@universityxp.comGame on!Get the full transcript and references for this episode here: https://www.universityxp.com/podcast/41Support the show (http://www.universityxp.com)

Recorded at Metatopia Online 2020 Presented by Jacob Segal, Justin Ford, Ian Hart. Systems like Forged in the Dark are designed with mechanics that deliberately support player agency. When paired with external safety tools, these agency-focused mechanics are intended to foster safer play culture and richer experiences. Our panelists will discuss what we mean by "player agency" and what these mechanics look like and how they work.

This week I have the honor of hosting Tom Lehmann, one of the best game designers in history. I wanted to talk to him for quite a while and am very happy that I now have the chance to do so. He has been designing many many games over the last 20 years. What makes

An Influencer in the Game of Hockey! It was great to have a good friend and a great hockey mind on this episode. Joe Birch has twice been recognized by the Hockey News as Top 100 People of Power and Influence. Joe played his way up from Jr B hockey to the OHL and used … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 135: Joe Birch – Working in the OHL, Player Agency to Leading an OHL Team Read More »

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S2E14 (54) ALL ABOARD!!! The Player Agency Railroad! Everyone wants their characters free to do whatever they like… but why have a character that doesn't want to adventure? What can you find in the snack car?: ·         Virtual D&D Weekend – The Red Carpet Treatment http://baldmangames.com/virtual-dd-weekend-the-red-carpet-treatment/ ·         Grim Hollow: The Monster Grimoire https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/977277590/grim-hollow-the-monster-grimoire-0 ·         Auroboros: Coils of the Serpent https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warchief/auroboros ·         MCDM Release: Illrigger https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2021/04/dd-matt-colvilles-new-class-the-illrigger-is-the-hellknight-of-your-dreams.html ·         Unearthed Arcana: Draconic Options https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/draconic-options ·         Tucker's Kobolds https://media.wizards.com/2014/downloads/dnd/TuckersKobolds.pdf Social Links Bite-Sized Gaming|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bitesizedgames Zac Goins|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xzacklee Troy Sandlin|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/troysandlin Jon Christian|Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwarfpower Katherine Linquist|Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparklyandglitter This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

GM Tips - Never say never to a player! Give them full player agency. This video will breakdown the concept of player agency and having a better RPG game. 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. NPC video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ou1mLnUlAO8Quick Reaction video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S0fwfPR4uQ Join us! https://discord.gg/VJv4FPC https://www.twitch.tv/cyberpunkuncensored https://www.patreon.com/CyberpunkUncensored https://www.youtube.com/cyberpunkuncensored/ join Explore our website! https://www.CyberpunkUncensored.com/ #cyberpunk #cyberpunkred #cyberpunk2020 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cybernationuncensored/support

The Positive Material Plane Call ins: Jason of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast 3 great things about our hobby Game & Gamer Mindsets Def. of Mindset:a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how to interpret and respond to situations. Games and Their Mindsets: Dungeons and Dragons (Clones +OSR, 13th Age , Pathfinder,Warhammer, Shadow of the Demon Lord, Rolemaster) TSR vs WOTC Dungeons and Dragons 1. Definitional Characteristics of TSR/OSR vs WOTC DnD 2. 3e and the FEEL of DnD Savage Worlds (GURPs/Gurps-lite, Cortex System, Hero System) RIFTS (Paranoia, Gamma World, Over the Edge) Call of Cthulhu (Trail of Cthulhu, Alien the RPG) Vampire and World of Darkness Fate (other highly narrative games Dungeon World, Blades in the dark, Genesys) Amber Diceless (Dragonlance fifth Age, Marvel Super Adventure Game) Gamers and Their Mindsets GM presents challenges and the PCs overcome them/GM must have balanced encounters The world is open and dangerous … you never know what you might encounter. GM is god in his world. His game – his rules The GM is just a player/he is bound to the fate of the rulebook as well. Player Agency is paramount. No railroading at all! We're here to play a game/run a module/play an adventure…get on the train No restrictions on characters/all player ideas are perfectly fine and valid. Building an elaborate back story is paramount to a good game experience. GM is the enemy. Adversarial GM- I am trying to kill your character. We are creating a shared story. Rule of cool only thing that matters. PCs should only die at appropriately dramatic moments Your character does not matter until he gets to the table. Let's just roll dice and kill stuff. What is my motivation in this scene? Balance is the key to the game. Chaos and Randomization baby! A Cabin Con Moment What is your mindset at CC? Beat This Game 3rd edition Dungeons and Dragons (2000) Shameless Plug Time: If you would like to support our show, please check out our website at: www.biggusgeekuspodcast.com/support Any contribution is much appreciated, and we thank you for your consideration. Please share the podcast with your friends. Its available most places you can get your podcasts. If you have an app that's unsupported, let us know! Our email is questions@biggusgeekuspodcast.com feel free to send any questions or comments to us. We would also like to encourage you to check out a few podcasts that we like: Red Dice Diaries (with John Alan Large and his wife Hannah) Radio Grognard (with Glen Halstrom) The Tale of the Manticore (a unique dramatized quasi-actual play) Tavern Chat (with Eric Tenkar) Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason) Shadow of the GM (Barry) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/support

Episode 3, Sunday March 14, 2021 Call Ins Fun times with Jason from NERDS RPG Variety Jason discusses issues such as Player Agency, Bennies and other Hero Points, Our website (such as it is) and many other topics. Wing'in It! We discuss Race n Dungeons and Dragons, and how it has lost its savor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/support

Episode 27 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 We open with our usual intro and we talk about recent and future games. The Gaming NEWS KS cancels Perfect RPG Campaign: Zak Smith sues Gencon and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-3HX1-wrlQ DnD Survivalist Guide KS with Douglas Niles A Twofer 1) Player Agency - this is one of those terms like RPGs and replayability that is tough to define. We give it the Geekus treatment. Stack Exchange: What is Player Agency and what is it good for Ask Angry: Stealing Agency 2) Bennies, Hero Points and all that Jazz. What are they good for? When should you get them? Yadda yadda. A Cabin Con Moment Is player agency a consideration at CC? How does it work well with such a convention style? Beat This Game (in the ground) 13th Age pros and cons, best/worst mechanics, favorite sessions/campaigns/settings Shameless Plug Time If you would like to support our show, please check out our website at: www.biggusgeekuspodcast.com/support Any contribution is much appreciated, and we thank you for your consideration. Please share the podcast with your friends. Its available most places you can get your podcasts. If you have an app that's unsupported, let us know! Our email is questions@biggusgeekuspodcast.com feel free to send any questions or comments to us. We would also like to encourage you to check out a few podcasts that we like: Red Dice Diaries (with John Alan Large and his wife Hannah) Radio Grognard (with Glen Halstrom) The Tale of the Manticore (a unique dramatized quasi-actual play) Tavern Chat (with Eric Tenkar) Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/biggusgeekus/support

In today's episode we talk about player agency and player choice. What do I do when my players don't want to follow my story? How do I handle players making different choices than I predicted? Do I have to indulge every choice they make? Do players actually have choice and agency? We discuss all this and more in today's episode.Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.comor Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamingPlease leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast.

We're back! In this week's exciting episode, we're talking about the Video Upgrade,  Environmental Foreshadowing, DualSense Haptic Feedback, Accessibility, Source2, Player Agency, and the Hammer Editor. Also, big thanks for 2500 listeners - amazing! And there's still a lot to come... more content, more guests, and even more in-depth discussions :-) Enjoy the episode!As part of the industry and in love with games, best buds Sam and Sven explore both sides of relevant game design topics in not-too-thick German accents. It's laid-back, an hour-long, has valuable game development insight (banter) and there are guests from AAA and Indie.You can easily check in with us here //Twitter_ https://twitter.com/IdiotsIndustryInstagram_ https://www.instagram.com/industryidiots/Youtube_ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe3l2KmdiHzDktVZgLu5NKQ?sub_confirmation=1Discord_ https://discord.gg/P9mFJ6bOr check out our personal channels //Sam_ https://twitter.com/samluckhardtSven_ https://twitter.com/sdgiesselmannSupport the show (https://twitter.com/IdiotsIndustry)

This week we discuss Trump in his post-election state and Trumpism in general. In our RPG topic we discuss player agency and whether it is as important as many people claim. How much control do you give a player over their story? Also, a particular gripe over people attacking creatives in social media.Have an opinion? Email us at politicsrpg@gmail.comBe a cool kid and follow us on Facebook HERE.National Veterans Foundation The Allusionist PodcastCrooked MediaGet Mitch or Die TryingRay can be reached for GMing Services at GMRayNagle@gmail.comRyan's YouTube station with Actual Plays is located HERE.

Eric of the Omega 3D Chicken Coop and I have a tipsy conversation about how you can still have fun as a GM while allowing player agency. We do ramble a bit as well on a variety of topics. The Omega 3D Chicken Coop website https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel RSS Feed https://anchor.fm/s/4a9ada4/podcast/rss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason376/message

     In this episode Saul and Jolene talk about Railroads and Player Agency.  It would seem the two are diametrically opposed but Railroads don't have to be the GM's draconian story where the players are there just to enjoy the ride and roll some dice.      One way for a Railroad type of game to lose sight of the tracks is to have player agency.  Where players actions and ideas impact the story.  It makes for a more difficult game for the GM to run but the payoff is a more fun for all players of the game.     As always Thanks for listening and please share our podcast.        Music by Railbird, song Born on the Railroad, album Railbird.     Available from Tribeofnoise.com

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All listener calls! You may want to listen to episode 117 of my podcast before listening to this one. Episodes 306 through 309 of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks podcast are also referenced. Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks https://anchor.fm/andy-goodman8 Live from Pellam's Wasteland https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Loco Ludus https://anchor.fm/loco-ludus Roleplay Rescue https://anchor.fm/rpgrescue Spikepit RPG Podcast https://anchor.fm/spikepit Safer Fantasy Crafting https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting Updates From The Middle Of Nowhere https://anchor.fm/lieren Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides music for my show, you can find him on Patreon www.patreon.com/TJD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason376/message

An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I'm GMing or playing in. You can leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/OrlanthR/message The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/2019090232016745/Sometimes_1588 https://freemusicarchive.o.rg/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop ) licensed under an Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/orlanthr/message

What is railroading and when is story more important than player agency? Special thanks to Andy Goodman for making this episode possible. Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks podcast https://anchor.fm/andy-goodman8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jason376/message

On this episode of Threat Dice, Kylen is all about 'player agency' -- making sure that the players around the table have real impact on the stories you tell with your tabletop RPG system of choice! A system-agnostic discussion.It's about choices and consequences, and how to help guide a group of players with just the right touch to make sure they don't get 'railroaded', but also taking care not to drown them in the 'sandbox'!Questions? Comments? Tweet us @tumbledie!Today's quote is from Russell M. Nelson.Music in this episode is licensed CC-BY 4.0 by VINDSVEPT: youtube.com/vindsvept, patreon.com/vindsvept, vindsvept.bandcamp.com

Lex discusses reskinning or redesigning a class that doesn’t fit your campaign instead of removing it. Just as the classes available to play in a campaign set the tone & flavor for the campaign, so too can you achieve a specific goal through the PC races & subraces you allow (or don’t allow). Lex also talks about using material from previous editions in 5th edition and moving beyond simple binary pass/fail in your D&D game. Finally Lex talks about player agency and why player perception is far more important than the amount of agency they do or don’t have.

In the podcast this week, Jake and Liam share what they think about the latest and possibly last first-party PS4 game Ghost of Tsushima. Also, Mike breakdowns the No Man's Sky Desolation update, Open World game design gets thoroughly discussed and Ooblets is finally out in early access and Jake has some things to say about it. Want to send us an email? Then send one over to dearspecialmoves@gmail.com Timestamps: BREAKING NEWS: Orcs Must Die 3 is out right now - 00:00:00 What's on the docket this week? - 00:06:55 Ghost of Tsushima Impressions - 00:07:52 Dear Special Moves: Where to start with Assassin's Creed - 00:30:09 Dear Special Moves: Far Cry 6 and Player Agency - 00:42:47 Jake on Ooblets - 00:53:19 No Man's Sky Desolation update - 01:01:46 New Releases - 01:06:37 Outro - 01:12:16 SUBSCRIBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFArlL7zMEbmxBbdAvpK3fw/?sub_confirmation=1 Join us on PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/SpecialMoves Follow Special Moves on TWITTER - https://twitter.com/heyspecialmoves Follow the guys on Twitter Mike Williams - https://twitter.com/MikendrickW Jake Kulkowski - https://twitter.com/TheOnlyJakeEver Liam McKelvey - https://twitter.com/Liam_Says_Hi Cheers.

The session in which DMDW talks about Player Agency and how YOU, as DM, can avoid stomping on it. Player Agency is a loaded term for D&D - as long as everyone sticks to their role in your Campaign, you can keep it from being fired! --- 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/dmdw/message

In today's episode, we talk with Di (Writer at Gnome Stew) about Player Agency. You can find Di's ENNIE's judge page here. You can find Di on Twitter, her carrd, on Gnome Stew, and on Itch. If you've got questions you'd like us to dive into, get in touch on Facebook or Twitter. We are part of the Cave Goblin Network, you can support the network on Patreon or visit our website for more great shows. Our theme music is Overworld by Kevin MacLeod, and our artwork is done by Haley Boros. You can support RAVEN here. Find out more at http://dmsofvancouver.ca Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code cavegoblins for 40% off for 4 months, and support DMs of Vancouver.

Join Ang, Di, and John for a discussion about player agency in RPGs. Do these gnomes have enough agency to keep themselves out of the stew? Lone Wolf from Cubicle […]

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about player agency, permissions to elaborate on a setting, folklore, the correct way to pronounce Kobold and folklore, amongst other things. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

Maybe we should drop the title players and dm, as the dynamic shifts over time and possibly reinforces a power relationship not conducive to collaboration

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about Magic, Player Agency and Britishness. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

Happy New Year! This month we've got Duncan (writer on Where the Water Tastes Like Wine, Neo Cab, In the Valley of Gods, and the co-creator and writer of the Something True podcast) and Jon (writer, narrative designer and co-founder of Inkle, and has worked on games including 80 Days, Sorcery!, Heaven’s Vault, and Over the Alps) in to talk about being a writer without a writing degree, blank canvas vs well-defined main characters, research, hot air balloons, Lovecraft forums, when to stop researching, underappreciated game moments, player agency, the sweet spot between satisfying and frustrating, the role of writers in pre-production, and more. Our Guests on the InternetDuncan's Website and Twitter.Jon's Twitter, Inkle's Website and Twitter.Stuff We Talked AboutIdle ThumbsCentralia, PALeliana's Song DLCRameses by Stephen BondSpider and Web by Andrew PlotkinPystOur theme music was created by Isabella Ness, and our logo was created by Lily Nishita.

Combat, exploration, story, surprise mechanics, skill points and maps – this week we learn about all the woes our boys have faced in their feverish effort to complete Jedi: Fallen Order. Tune in to see if it’s a thumbs up or thumbs down.

On this week of Ex Tempore, we discuss Player Agency with Dagobah.ADlib&D - A place where viewer engagement and roleplaying amateurs collide!ADlib&D is a group of amateur roleplaying enthusiasts running a weekly livestream D&D 5e game with a twist. The viewing public can vote on a large group of random concepts before the episode takes place. Once tallied, the DM will select 5 of the 10 most popular random concepts and tailor that episode of the game against the chosen random concepts. Anything can happen, no episode will be the same!Watch us live on Friday Nights at 20:30 UTC10 on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/adlibnd_atua, or go through our archived games: - podcasts at https://adlibnd.pinecast.co - Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwnKy3gdbNyS9JF1TT6wFAJoin us and vote on your favourite random concepts at The Filthy Pig Discord Server (https://discord.gg/kx3nRqa)Find out more at https://adlibnd.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Player Agency - the most important part of any RPG

Jim Pinto is an experienced and influential game designer who has some thought provoking opinions about the state of the art in role playing games. One of his opinions is that as D&D has evolved as a game, that the role of game master has become more like "work" and less like "play" and that there is an imbalance in player expectations and game master responsibilities. We discuss this phenomenon, the concept of agency in role playing games, and the dynamics of the DM to Player social compact. What do you think the proper role of the game master is? I give my answer in this episode, but I'd love to hear yours. You can leave a voice message with your response or email it to me at christian@geekeratimedia.com. --- 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/geekeratiradio/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geekeratiradio/support

In tonight's Tavern Chat, there was a semi-heated discussion regarding Care Bears, player agency and character death. Which trumps which? The roll of the dice and character death, or story? Can you have player agency without the risk of defeat? Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support

Social conflict has never had the same emphasis in RPGs as physical combat. We break down several different systems and how they connect to player agency. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

In this episode we discuss the ways players may be barred from having their characters do as they wish

Calum Taylor, designer of Motora, talks about balancing luck with player agency.It’s good to have luck to keep a game unpredictable, but if it goes too far, players will feel like the game is playing them. You need to make sure players feel in control while also allowing for cool “plot twist” moments. And be sure... The post Randomness and Player Agency with Calum Taylor appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Calum Taylor, designer of Motora, talks about balancing luck with player agency.It’s good to have luck to keep a game unpredictable, but if it goes too far, players will feel like the game is playing them. You need to make sure players feel in control while also allowing for cool “plot twist” moments. And be sure... The post Randomness and Player Agency with Calum Taylor appeared first on Board Game Design Lab.

Episode 118: Player Agency Just what is player agency and how does it work... or not work? This week, the Curmudgeon, the Legend and the Favorite follow the lead of Drew, one of their Patreon (http://patreon.com/onarollpodcast) backers, and tackle defining Player Agency and then exploring the things that make up this mysterious idea. Ryan, Carie and Jason also talk about whether or not it's even real...

We always get the best thoughts in the shower... Join John and I in our first episode of a soon-to-be weekly podcast where we discuss fan-voted topics, our own musings on D&D, Pathfinder, Deadlands, and A TON of other systems, and game design as a whole in a thoughtful and totally nerdy tangental setting. Today's episode features:  NPC to Character Bonds, Player Agency, a look into Adamus's Parallel Classes and some features and stories of his custom world, John and Adamus's discussion and solutions for the Beast Master Ranger, and an awesome Pokemon theory (remember, we said tangental). 

This week, your nice hosts take a moment to celebrate Glitch's 8th birthday! Also: Martha doesn't like jumps, Stephen talks in a British(?) accent, and Mark calls Mega Man ugly. Platformers 0:05:55 Martha MegarryGame DesignGamingThe 2.5D Owl game we were talking about is called Everend. We talked about how we define game genres in a previous episode. "I do business." You can download an early demo of the parkour racing game Sparkour right now!The Widget Satchel team watched a lot of ferret videos.You Say Jump, I Say How High? - Nordic Game Conference 2016, YouTubeSuper Mario Land Is Weird - Brawl in the Family Player Agency 0:48:55 Stephen McGregorGame DesignNarrativeWhat is Player Agency and what is it good for? - StackExchange RPGA new direction for David Cage - Samit Sarkar, Polygon

This week, your nice hosts take a moment to celebrate Glitch's 8th birthday! Also: Martha doesn't like jumps, Stephen talks in a British(?) accent, and Mark calls Mega Man ugly. Platformers 0:05:55 Martha Megarry Category Game Design Gaming The 2.5D Owl game we were talking about is called Everend. We talked about how we define game genres in a previous episode. "I do business." You can download an early demo of the parkour racing game Sparkour right now! The Widget Satchel team watched a lot of ferret videos. "You Say Jump, I Say How High?" - Nordic Game Conference 2016 , YouTube "Super Mario Land Is Weird" - Brawl in the Family Player Agency 0:48:55 Stephen McGregor Category Game Design Narrative "What is Player Agency and what is it good for?" - StackExchange RPG "A new direction for David Cage" - Samit Sarkar , Polygon

If a player wants to write the back-story for their character's home village. That's cool, right? If, during session 0, they suggest that the world you're about to play in should have no magic at all. Is that cool? What if they recommend that the villain of your campaign should be seeking revenge on another Player's Character? Players and DMs are always working together to tell a collaborative story, but it CAN be unclear where the line between DM agency and Player Agency should be drawn. We discuss this and more, this week on Dungeons & Tangents.

Hack & Slash Played Episode 013 - Hard Like Dark Souls (Special Guest - Harley Hamack) Danny Loskot, Eddie Nesmejanow, and Anthony Mogannam. A Podcast about video games, brought to you by three hacks. *The Hacks are joined by Special Guest Harley Hamack, who is the resident artist of the podcast. Conversation includes Player Agency, MMO's vs other styles of gaming, and the normal nonsense. Harley Hamack: https://harley-owen.deviantart.com/ Facebook: @HackSlashPlayed Twitter: @HackSlashPlayed Gmail: HackandSlashPlayed@gmail.com Theme music by Thomas Burns Icon Image by Harley Hamack

Willkommen zur dritten Episode von Unlimited Topic! Dieses Mal sprechen Björn, Michael, Baka und Markus zusammen über ihre Erfahrungen mit diversen Trading Card Games, sprechen über die Player Agency in Skyrim, diskutieren die Qualität deutscher Synchronisationen und beschweren sich über nervige Kinobesucher.  Alle zwei Wochen sprechen wir in Unlimited Topic zusammen mit einem Gast über beliebige Themen aus dem Bereich der Medienunterhaltung. Jeder Teilnehmer darf sich dabei ein Thema im Vorfeld aussuchen, das erst während der Aufzeichnung verraten wird. Besucht Emjay unbedingt auf seinen beiden YouTube-Kanälen Emjay und Emjay Imba. Falls euch diese Episode gefällt, würden wir uns sehr darüber freuen, wenn ihr dem Podcast eine positive Wertung auf iTunes gebt. Time Codes für die jeweiligen Topics: 03:22 - Trading Card Games 29:27 - Player Agency in Skyrim und anderen Rollenspielen 49:27 - Deutsche Synchros und der Elitarismus seiner Gegner 01:08:25 - Nervige Besucher - Lohnt sich Kino überhaupt noch?

What's player agency, anyway? Let's disagree on opinions of concepts with Zach and Josh! Topics include Call of Duty, John Price, SOMA, Vin Diesel body-shaming, Metal Gear Solid V, hamburgers, planning, Wittgenstein, pie, video game trailers, etc...

hjrp1210 Your hosts: Stu, Aya, Twin and Mowi. Aya, Twin and Mowi's Kickstarter- True Neutral Comic. Show Notes! We start out the show with a Q&A about LARPinc, since our three cohosts organize a LARP. Tarin emailed in about the whimsical game he's planning for a friend. Vincent from Virginia chimes in on the Social Mechanics vs Player Agency kerfuffle. Brian writes in about narrating combat. Jonas has a question about a recurring/resurrecting villain. James asks about how to break detect magic and sense alignment as a player crutch. And King Strongbeard writes in to ask if he's being a douchebag.