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There is always the best choice of what to do with your turn in D&D and TTRPGs. But what is that? Well, that is what today is about... or more specifically, what is the tactical best choice for you to make in D&D?We talk about combats and tactical choices, and how incredibly easy it is to make these tactical choices to have an incredible effect on the game and how the combats feel. We discuss how to turn combats from low-engagement HP slugs to high-stakes moments of tension.This episode is inspired and heavily influenced by this video from Tabletop University: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YD9ZAH-Ssk. We highly recommend watching it.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: https://www.doubledm.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de https://ko-fi.com/doubledmIf you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is Next Fest once again.Today we're talking about video games that we played from the June 2026 Steam Next Fest.Discussed in the episode:9 ESSENTIAL Wishlists From Steam Next Fest (June 2026) from noclip_2 on YouTubeBlood DungeonSteamDB "AI Content Disclosed" filtered out Next Fest list"Call of Dookie" post on BlueskyDad Games:Normal Golf Game - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3510740/Normal_Golf_Game/ Wind Runners - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1101370/Wind_Runners/Omen - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2859970/Omen/Ascenders: Beyond the Peak - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4267860/Ascenders_Beyond_the_Peak/Dungeon Settlers - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2798330/Dungeon_Settlers/Enginefall - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2437390/Enginefall/over the hill - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2929250/over_the_hill/Mym's Sword - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4673730/Myms_Sword/Gonna go do a little work in the garage:Factomancer - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3979570/Factomancer/Slime Soup - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4655800/Slime_Soup/IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2950790/IRON_NEST_Heavy_Turret_Simulator/ Burn-9 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4377480/Burn9/ Sludgineers - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4073860/Sludgineers/Fortune Fragments - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3601160/Fortune_Fragments/The Message from Deep Space - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4080030/The_Message_from_Deep_Space/Just gotta rest my eyes for a second:Hearth and Hamlet - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4315040/Hearth_and_Hamlet/if you stay - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4437140/if_you_stay/Twinkle Seek - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4600620/Twinkle_Seek/walk - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4563880/walk/Weird aunt/uncle games:My Beautiful Faraway, Please Don't Be Cruel To Me - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4516190/My_Beautiful_Faraway_Please_Dont_Be_Cruel_To_Me/Entropy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3940340/Entropy/Femme Fatality - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4682660/Femme_Fatality/lily's world XD - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3195580/lilys_world_XD/ Cloud Sculptor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4101700/Cloud_Sculptor/Critter-like:WOIM - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4272020/WOIM/ The bird of the North - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4655600/The_bird_of_the_North/Haha, yeah this is it:ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3812600/ReStory_Chill_Electronics_Repairs/Pigeon: A Love Story - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3876710/Pigeon_A_Love_Story/Virtue and a Sledgehammer - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3743260/Virtue_and_a_Sledgehammer/---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - A child (01:24) - Next???? Fest!!!!!!!!! (01:41) - Talkin about this Next Fest a little bit (11:07) - Dad Games (Normal Games) (12:05) - Normal Golf Game (15:57) - Wind Runners (19:48) - Omen (23:27) - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak (28:05) - Dungeon Settlers (30:48) - Enginefall (36:09) - over the hill (41:44) - Mym's Sword (44:32) - Gonna go do a little work in the garage (44:54) - Factomancer (49:29) - Slime Soup (52:52) - IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator (01:02:36) - Burn-9 (01:04:34) - Sludgineers (01:07:18) - Fortune Fragments (01:10:13) - The Message from Deep Space (01:14:38) - Just gotta rest my eyes for a second (01:14:52) - Hearth and Hamlet (01:17:23) - if you stay (01:18:57) - Twinkle Seek (01:22:10) - walk (01:25:00) - Weird aunt/uncle games (01:25:13) - My Beautiful Faraway, Please Don't Be Cruel To Me (01:29:04) - Entropy (01:32:43) - Femme Fatality (01:36:43) - lily's world XD (01:40:30) - Cloud Sculptor (01:42:49) - Critter-likes (01:42:57) - WOIM (01:44:18) - The bird of the North (01:46:58) - Haha, yeah this is it (01:47:09) - ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs (01:51:22) - Pigeon: A Love Story (01:58:18) - Virute and a Sledgehammer (01:59:23) - That's the end of the episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ★ Support this podcast ★
Books, movies, and television shows benefit from one major advantage: the entire story is planned before the audience experiences it. D&D campaigns don't have that luxury.Players miss clues, chase unexpected leads, ignore carefully crafted plot hooks, and sometimes decide that the villain's plan sounds surprisingly reasonable. As a result, even the most carefully prepared campaign can become a tangled web of stories, side quests, and unanswered questions.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave tackle a question that arose during Chris's ongoing Lord of the Rings campaign: How important is it for every plot thread, mystery, and adventure to fit together into a perfectly coherent story?Along the way, the Wise DMs explore the balance between narrative consistency and table enjoyment, discuss when loose ends are worth tying up, and ask a fundamental question: Is it more important for your campaign to make sense—or for everyone at the table to have fun?1:37 Our congratulations to The New York Knicks and New York city!3:22 DM Chris' question regarding his Middle-Earth campaign.4:48 Continuity is important. 5:58 DM with a Day Job's YouTube video: Stop Connecting Everything!7:30 This question can change when you're playing in worlds like Middle-Earth.9:05 “Sometimes a tomb is just a tomb.” Not everything is a reveal.11:05 Some campaigns are one long, epic adventure: LOTR and Dragonlance.12:30 Our discussion of the factions and innerworkings of Moria.15:30 You don't have to explain anything until you have to explain it.20:15 Frequency of Play.22:58 Your players are focused more on explaining their characters rather than explaining the adventure.25:00 Lore heavy campaigns.26:54 The evolution of storytelling in TTRPGs.29:48 Paying homage to well-loved properties.32:23 The longer you have between sessions, the more your mind will find all the “plot holes.”36:35 Final Thoughts.
The Coterie has arrived at Tihuța Pass, met by Cainites Anatole and Lucita de Aragon digging for secrets beneath the tower. As the Coterie begins to settle into the pass, Zorion comes face-to-face with Lucita--his mortal cousin--or the first time in years.Content Warnings: Intoxication; drinking; coercion; loud noises; historical assumptions and stereotyping; language;Cast Storyteller: Lex Lopez Alexios/Amun: Tim Davis Catrinel: Rebecca Steigelfest Roland de Roncevaux: Rob Muirhead Sadhbh: Erika Webb Zorion de Iruña: Garrett GabbeyRecording Rebecca SteigelfestEditing Rob MuirheadMusicDon't Look Back, by DaniHaDani and Maya BelsitzmanSpanish Ladies (Instrumental Version), by HillTopTrioMedusa the Mournful, by Louis AdrienCairo, by Roie ShpiglerOur Home, by Yair Cohen Art Logo: Rob Muirhead Character Art: Jay Steel, BlueSky Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnight Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/path-of-night/ YouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnight Facebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcast Twitter: @PathofNightPod Bluesky: pathofnight.bsky.social Email: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Jolene was looking online and came across a post about the top five ttrpgs. This post garnered a not of response and she asked Saul about this topic. Saul thought it would a be a great topic to discuss and record an episode about it. Saul as usual put his own spin on the question of the biggest five TTRPGs. Saul didn't disclose his list until the recording of the episode to get her unfiltered reaction to his list. As Always, Thank you all for Listening! You can email us at gamingperspective.com@gmail.com Podcast Art by Jim D. Foster Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones Music by Frenz, song High-Five Available from Tribeofmusic.com Music used under the Creative Commons License 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
The internet's been abuzz about Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical: Magnifica Humanitas! Join Matt, Joe and SPECIAL GUEST Faraz as we break down the Catholic take on how artificial intelligence will impact our faith communities and our world. And more importantly, how Faraz's D&D characters predicted the advent of data centers!Matt's a philosopher studying communities beyond the human, Faraz a computer scientist studying AI, and Joe a theologian studying how AI impacts our theology. The perfect combination of practical experience, academic rigor, and f*cking around.Follow us on Twitter or Bluesky, and support us on Patreon!Read the encyclical.
We are playing Ex Tenebris: a star-spanning gothic investigation TTRPG.You can make a late pledge to the Ex Tenebris Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/ex-tenebris?ref=7an243Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.In Ex Tenebris, you play a ragtag team of investigators, protecting the Republic of Stars from terrifying supernatural threats. You will face sorcerers and cults, dark technology from lost civilisations and the slobbering terrors lurking in the nightmare realm of the Tenebrium.In this episode:Galen digs up a bodyThe team conduct a ritualPlus: we discuss worms and compostBlack Armada DiscordWe would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYyCreditsOur players are:Joshua Fox https://bsky.app/profile/armadajosh.bsky.socialBecky Annison as Tamzi (the resurrected) https://bsky.app/profile/beckyannison.bsky.socialEadwin Tomlinson as Galen (the tarnished badge) https://bsky.app/profile/eadwin.bsky.socialNick Bate as Hamda (the technarchologist) https://bsky.app/profile/ickbat.bsky.socialSue Elliott as Orion (the relic) https://bsky.app/profile/suefacetm.bsky.socialBlack Armada create and publish TTRPGs here:https://blackarmada.com/Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here:https://ickbat.itch.io/The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
How do you build NPCs? One of the most central questions of running TTRPGs, but how do you answer it? The building of NPCs is very unique to the gamemaster you are, but there are some certain aspects of NPCs we all have to build but how do we build those aspects? Thats the NPC Toolkit, how do we build our NPCs to be used at our tables.Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: https://www.doubledm.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de https://ko-fi.com/doubledmIf you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As our competitors wrap up another episode of The Chocolatchelor, they begin to realize that Wonka's factory isn't the bright, happy world of pure imagination they thought it was... Rizzy surfs on himself. Lady Cheddarscotch leaves Wonka with a memento. Little Debbie communes with the depths. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/improvtabletop Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @ImprovTabletop Email: ImprovTabletop@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/improvtabletop • • • Audio Credits Improv Tabletop's theme song is “Melodic Marauder”, written by Scott Villanueva, and performed by Scott Villanueva and Ned Wilcock. The following songs are used courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library License. “Cartoon Bank Heist” by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions “Marimba Chill” by Jimena Contreras The following songs are used courtesy of Arcane Anthems, creator of royalty-free music for TTRPGs. Support Arcane Anthems on Patreon at patreon.com/arcaneanthems “Death March of the Under King” "Professor Umlaut" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ • • • This actual play episode uses the Fate Accelerated RPG rules by Evil Hat Productions. This is a fanmade work of parody. Improv Tabletop is not affiliated with the Willy Wonka brand or its owner The Roald Dahl Story Company, nor with The Bachelor brand or its owner Warner Bros. Discovery.
This week, Taylor and I are joined by a very special guest, mole shark killer, friend of the pod, Rogue main, homebrew extraordinaire, co host and creative behind Cloaks & Capes, and starring in our next Actual Play, Oops All Healers, a D&D Medical Drama in late June! We're going to ask Robbie some questions about himself, his experience with TTRPGs, and we're going to see just how outrageous our homebrew can get! Robbie Landis: https://cloaksandcapesttrpg.com/ https://www.youtube.com/ @CloaksAndCapes Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us! Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!
Smallest Salutations and welcome Matthew Bradford to the pod! Listen in as we interview Matthew about Clutch in its current alpha form. From looking at where inspirations for Clutch failed to how Matthew balances Weird West and gritty realism, we dig right in in this Q&A! And check out even more juicy questions on our Patreon for part 2! We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast Check out Matthew Bradford's work here: https://linktr.ee/mattbradford As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
We are playing Ex Tenebris: a star-spanning gothic investigation TTRPG.You can make a late pledge to the Ex Tenebris Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/ex-tenebris?ref=7an243Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.In Ex Tenebris, you play a ragtag team of investigators, protecting the Republic of Stars from terrifying supernatural threats. You will face sorcerers and cults, dark technology from lost civilisations and the slobbering terrors lurking in the nightmare realm of the Tenebrium.In this episode:We continue our theorizingThe team come up with a planThe moral dimension rears its headWe make our breakthrough rollPlus: we discuss boarding school and why Warhammer World is better than Harry Potter WorldBlack Armada DiscordWe would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYyCreditsOur players are:Joshua Fox https://bsky.app/profile/armadajosh.bsky.socialBecky Annison as Tamzi (the resurrected) https://bsky.app/profile/beckyannison.bsky.socialEadwin Tomlinson as Galen (the tarnished badge) https://bsky.app/profile/eadwin.bsky.socialNick Bate as Hamda (the technarchologist) https://bsky.app/profile/ickbat.bsky.socialSue Elliott as Orion (the relic) https://bsky.app/profile/suefacetm.bsky.socialBlack Armada create and publish TTRPGs here:https://blackarmada.com/Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here:https://ickbat.itch.io/The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
Welcome to another episode of Perspective Checks where I sit down with friends and folks from the TTRPG world and discuss what they love about this wonderful hobby! This month I'm joined by Meadow a.k.a. HowdyLoveDarlingM, an incredibly thoughtful TTRPG designer, actual play GM, performer, cosplayer, writer, singer, artist, Meadow does so much! We talk about her collection of games and how she loves to explore the world of storytelling and doesn't shy away from filling the gaps in games with her own mechanics, putting her own spin on things to leave her mark, and the importance of collaboration throughout the entire process. We also talk about our love of media and how it inspires everything we think and make, how we can use that creativity to explore new ideas and stories, as well as the importance of WRITING THINGS WITH YOUR HANDS. Do it, seriously, try it for a bit and see how much you realize you missed it/love it. Never stop making art, telling stories, and putting yourself into them. Rebel with whatever cool silly things you're into (and share the weird with me please). And now go follow Meadow! Meadow's games are available on her Patreon, and you can hear them played on her Twitch or YouTube! ----more---- Join the DMs After Dark Discord channel! I made a Ko-Fi if you feel absurdly generous and want to help cover podcast hosting costs & all the upkeep. I'm still working on whether I want to offer anything special over there or just give my extreme gratitude (maybe some stickers or something in the mail) to those who donate, but no pressure whatsoever :) Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree | BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest | I Know I Know You, But I Don't Know How... email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands
Thanks for bringing me the new episode of dotzip! Could you go out to my car and grab my headphones? Grab whatever else you want out of there too I don't need it. Now I'm in the pool!Today we're talking about The Norwood Suite by CosmoD! A game about going to a DJ set and helping people out.Get The Norwood Suite on itch.io or Steam!!! Follow CosmoD's work work on their website!!Discussed in the episode:Saturn V by Cosmo DCall me stupid, but what the h*ll happened at the end? - CosmoD explains his interpretation of the ending of Norwood Suite---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - AJ is rearranging AGAIN, don't talk about it (01:13) - Foreboding vibes (01:40) - Who is CosmoD (02:06) - What is The Norwood Suite (04:14) - This is a game about feelings (06:03) - The world and the people (14:03) - The aesthetics and styling (23:57) - The space (32:00) - Spoilers????????? (32:41) - Hey what's happening (33:49) - June (44:42) - The commodification of art and creation of hierarchy (53:11) - That final shot... (56:29) - The credits (57:09) - Big Takeaways (57:16) - Kim's Big Takeaway (01:00:15) - Robin's Big Takeaway (01:04:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway (01:08:36) - Thank you for listening! ★ Support this podcast ★
Saul and Jolene had a question from a listener about how to make an player that had played long ago and was returning to playing TTRPGs. Saul and Jolene talked about this idea. Saul had read about and heard about players for whatever reasons had stopped playing TTRPGs and now years later had returned to players. After discussing what things could be done to make returning players more at ease in returning to the game table. What can GMs or player do to make this transition for players that are returning to the hobby after a long absence. Thank you all for Listening! You can email us at gamingperspective.com@gmail.com Podcast Art by Jim D. Foster Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones Music by Derek Joel, song Returning Innocence Available from Tribeofmusic.com Music used under the Creative Commons License 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
☕To hear previous RAMs and other bonus content you can become a member at https://ko-fi.com/dotzip for just $5 a month!☕Today AJ is joined by Will LaPorte to talk about the new film Obsession, lots of music including their Summer albums, video games, and ~aesthetics~.Follow Will online at Ghost Down and listen to their music at overheard!Discussed in the episode:Obsession (2026)Of Earth & Wires by Dua Saleh on YouTubeDetour by Kim Petras on YouTubeOMAKASE by Alvaro Diaz on YouTubeInferno by Boards of Canada on BandcampSufjan Smorgasbord playlist by Will on Apple MusicSlump by Improvement Movement on BandcampSPILLY CAVE by Spilly Cave on BandcampLane 8 Spring 2026 Mixtape (DJ Mix) playlist by Lane 8 on Apple MusicThe MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 by Media Indie Exchange on YouTubeChivalware on SteamUN:Me on SteamDungeon Lurker on SteamBallgame on Steam Mina the Hollower on SteamMinishoot' Adventures on Steam---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - Intro with Will LaPorte! (01:37) - Obsession (08:34) - Spoilers for how the movie works! (10:00) - Obsession | Bear (13:37) - Obsession | The One Wish Willow (15:28) - Obsession | The End (20:56) - Obsession | Content warnings and takeaways (22:48) - A couple of music albums (32:58) - The MIX Showcase (36:56) - Will is playing games (44:48) - Follow Will! ★ Support this podcast ★
Watch as a full video interview on YouTubeKieron Gillen is a British comic book writer and former video game journalist. He is best known for his work on high-profile titles such as Star Wars, X-Men, and The Eternals, as well as his acclaimed creator-owned series The Wicked + The Divine and Die. He is currently working on new projects like Power Fantasy.We had a great time chatting with Kieron, hearing about his transition from video game journalism to comics, the emergent mechanics of video game narratives, and his DIY roots creating cut-and-paste fanzines. We also talk about his early doubts about writing as a viable career path, and we get some interesting anecdotes about what it's like to work on big IP projects like X-Men and Star Wars.(Note: Kieron has also appeared on our sister podcast, Narrative Damage, talking about his love of TTRPGs. You can listen to that interview here or watch it on YouTube.)Links:Follow Kieron on BlueskyVisit Kieron's WebsiteCome see us at Cymera: Podcast recordingNarrative Damage live showSupport us on Patreon and get the podcast early and ad-free, along with other great benefits, including a bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/ukpageonePage One - The Writer's Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on BlueskyFollow us on ThreadsPage One - The Writer's Podcast is part of STET Podcasts - the one stop shop for all your writing and publishing podcast needs! Follow STET Podcasts on Instagram and Bluesky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following the slaughter in Bistrița and being urged to leave by Prince Radu, the Coterie begins to travel the last leg of their journey to Tihuța Pass. But first they must determine what to do with the staked Roland.Content Warnings: Discussions of loss of control; discussions of harm; discussions of loss; arguments; heightened emotions; loss of self-control; violence; loud noises; historical assumptions and stereotyping; language;Cast Storyteller: Lex Lopez Alexios/Amun: Tim Davis Catrinel: Rebecca Steigelfest Roland de Roncevaux: Rob Muirhead Sadhbh: Erika Webb Zorion de Iruña: Garrett GabbeyRecording Rebecca SteigelfestEditing Rob MuirheadMusicDon't Look Back, by DaniHaDani and Maya BelsitzmanTres lent, by Caramel QuartetMarch of the Damned, by Elia Azarzar Art Logo: Rob Muirhead Character Art: Jay Steel, BlueSky Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnight Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/path-of-night/ YouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnight Facebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcast Twitter: @PathofNightPod Bluesky: pathofnight.bsky.social Email: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Smallest Salutations! Hang up your cowboy hat and put away your survival gear because Clutch...is dead. Which means its time to dissect it in this post mortem! Listen in as we give our feedback for the alpha version of Clutch. From inventory management to how it feels to play each of the archetype, we cover it all. We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast Check out Matthew Bradford's work here: https://linktr.ee/mattbradford As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
We are playing Ex Tenebris: a star-spanning gothic investigation TTRPG.You can make a late pledge to the Ex Tenebris Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/ex-tenebris?ref=7an243Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.In Ex Tenebris, you play a ragtag team of investigators, protecting the Republic of Stars from terrifying supernatural threats. You will face sorcerers and cults, dark technology from lost civilisations and the slobbering terrors lurking in the nightmare realm of the Tenebrium.In this episode:Hamda investigates the runesGalen goes asking questionsSome worrying news about MoiraWe theorise like heckPlus: we discuss enshittification, tractors and goonhammerBlack Armada DiscordWe would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYyCreditsOur players are:Joshua Fox https://bsky.app/profile/armadajosh.bsky.socialBecky Annison as Tamzi (the resurrected) https://bsky.app/profile/beckyannison.bsky.socialEadwin Tomlinson as Galen (the tarnished badge) https://bsky.app/profile/eadwin.bsky.socialNick Bate as Hamda (the technarchologist) https://bsky.app/profile/ickbat.bsky.socialSue Elliott as Orion (the relic) https://bsky.app/profile/suefacetm.bsky.socialBlack Armada create and publish TTRPGs here:https://blackarmada.com/Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here:https://ickbat.itch.io/The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
We're back, baby! ADHd20 has returned for season five, and we're kicking things off on our new tabletopsyturvy channel by asking one very inconvenient question:What if ease isn't laziness?Inspired by nature, mycelium networks, our cave-dwelling ancestors, AI assistants, and the deeply radical idea that maybe we don't have to make everything harder for ourselves, we're talking about ADHD, TTRPGs, and the path of least resistance.
Whooooooosh rocket ship soundssssssToday we're talking about The Moon Looks Beautiful Tonight: Definitive Edition by Cetacity! A game about the moon and being honest with your feelings.Get The Moon Looks Beautiful Tonight on Steam or the NON Definitive Edition on itch.io!!! Follow Team Cetacity's work on itch.io!---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(01:42) - It's like a normal podcast! (02:32) - What is The Moon Looks Beautiful Tonight? (04:19) - The sounds are good (04:49) - The character dynamic (07:58) - The art (10:10) - THE GAME IS FREE (11:01) - Into the spoiler chamber! (11:17) - Sci-fi, light on the sci- (12:36) - The other character (16:33) - What's going on with Rose (23:50) - The yearning! (29:14) - Taking a step back (37:07) - It's messy (39:14) - DAISY's arc (44:21) - The ending (45:07) - Big Takeaways (45:13) - Robin's Big Takeaway (48:39) - Kim's Big Takeaway (51:37) - Kim SLAYS the outro ★ Support this podcast ★
Sen flies solo and interviews Yeonsoo Julian Kim, narrative designer behind "The Fog Knows Your Name" and "Undying Fortress" on Choice Of Games, about interactive fiction games, TTRPGs, horror, and more!
Every Dungeon Master hits a wall eventually. The prep feels like a chore. The session you used to look forward to is now the thing you're dreading. The spark that made you fall in love with running games has gone quiet.In this special live panel recorded at FanX 2025, Justin, Tanner, and Cayden sit down in front of a live audience to tackle one of the most real and rarely talked-about challenges behind the screen: DM burnout.This isn't just a conversation about surviving — it's about understanding what burnout actually looks like, why it happens to even the most passionate Game Masters, and how to find your way back to the table with energy and excitement.Here's what the panel digs into:What burnout really looks like — and why it's not always obvious when it's happening to you.The different flavors of burnout — creative, emotional, social, and scheduling exhaustion each hit differently and need different solutions.What causes it — from over-prepping to under-appreciated effort, the panel gets honest about the real culprits.Prevention vs. recovery — because keeping the spark alive looks different than reigniting it after it's gone out.Practical tools and techniques — including leaning on your players, co-DMing, running one-shots, and reconnecting with what first made you love TTRPGs.What NOT to do — the traps that make burnout worse when you're already running on empty.How players can help — and how GMs can ask for support in ways that feel natural rather than vulnerable.Whether you're deep in the weeds right now or just want to make sure you never get there, this episode is for you.This episode is for the DMs who know the real end boss isn't the dragon — it's burnout. And it's for every storyteller who's ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" — and showed up anyway.Thanks for listening to today's show. If you like our stuff and want to support us, here are some sponsor links and links to our other stuff:Worldsmith: http://session0studios.com/worldsmithHire a Professional Dungeon Master: https://session0studios.com/dungeon-master-for-hire/Discord: http://session0studios.com/discordPatreon: https://session0studios.com/patreonDungeon Master Level Up Guide: https://session0studios.com/newsletter
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Smallest Salutations! As the heat rises, tensions come to a head. Old grudges become impossible to ignore, but will that keep our trio from saving the basin? Time is of the essence and our heroes may be left in the dust. Clove confronts her past. Noble loses his cool. Adam swallows his pride. We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast Check out Matthew Bradford's work here: https://linktr.ee/mattbradford As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
Get in b*tch, we're going SHOPPING! Episode 66 was Shopping 101 where we went over the basics of how to make shopping better in your games. Now, we're going deeper than ever before. Move aside, mole men because we're even deeper than where mole men live. How do you elevate Shopping in TTRPGs to the next level? Let's get into it! Music by Epidemic Sound Use our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us! Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends! We have VIDEO now! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Patreon, Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!
We are playing Ex Tenebris: a star-spanning gothic investigation TTRPG.You can make a late pledge to the Ex Tenebris Kickstarter campaign here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/ex-tenebris?ref=7an243Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.In Ex Tenebris, you play a ragtag team of investigators, protecting the Republic of Stars from terrifying supernatural threats. You will face sorcerers and cults, dark technology from lost civilisations and the slobbering terrors lurking in the nightmare realm of the Tenebrium.In this episode:Hamda and Galen have it outWe continue our downtime, with investigation planningPlus: we discuss the historical implications of analogue vs digital filesBlack Armada DiscordWe would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYyCreditsOur players are:Joshua Fox https://bsky.app/profile/armadajosh.bsky.socialBecky Annison as Tamzi (the resurrected) https://bsky.app/profile/beckyannison.bsky.socialEadwin Tomlinson as Galen (the tarnished badge) https://bsky.app/profile/eadwin.bsky.socialNick Bate as Hamda (the technarchologist) https://bsky.app/profile/ickbat.bsky.socialSue Elliott as Orion (the relic) https://bsky.app/profile/suefacetm.bsky.socialBlack Armada create and publish TTRPGs here:https://blackarmada.com/Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here:https://ickbat.itch.io/The music is Orange Button by Esther Garcia.
D&D is the golden standard of TTRPGs, but why is that? And is that even true? There are many other games, with very different mechanics and playstyles out there, so why do so many people play just D&D or mostly D&D? Well, that's what today's episode is for!We discuss the eternal struggle to get your players to play something else, how to do it right, and how to find new games to try. We also discuss why it's very important to do so,Check here for all further information:You can find us on the Web under these Links: https://www.doubledm.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/doubledm.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/doubledmpod/?hl=de https://ko-fi.com/doubledmIf you want to reach out to us via E-Mail use: doubledmpod@gmail.comOur 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
And so then I said "And my long-stick-with-a-hook-on-the-end!" and they were like "You mean a *staff*??" so I just left out of embarrassment.Today we're talking about Hypogea by Charlie Wagner! A game about climbing out of a megastructure and meeting little guys.Get Hypogea on Steam!!! Follow Charlie Wagner's work on itch.io!Discussed in the episode:Hypogea | the world's coolest automaton parkour game by nocaps on YouTubeAdditional linksrating the vibes of megastructure games by nocaps on YouTube---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - The horrors of dirty soda (00:41) - RIP Arthur Morgan (01:15) - NOT HYPERBEAT (01:37) - YES Hypogea (02:41) - What is Hypogea (05:18) - The joy of movement (08:23) - Rewarding attention (11:07) - The controls and progession (14:40) - Little guys and why they're here (17:48) - The use of body language (19:12) - Vaulting over to spoilers! (19:28) - The relationships (25:35) - The recollections and the story (31:25) - Mechanical moments (33:48) - The structure of the world (37:01) - The final moments and cosmic improbability (38:46) - Shoutout to freesound.org (42:02) - I regret saying this (42:28) - AJ's Big Takeaway (44:20) - Chase's Big Takeaway (47:35) - Robin's Big Takeaway (49:52) - The final shot of the game (51:18) - Thank you so much for listening! ★ Support this podcast ★
Hasbro recently cancelled a Dungeons and Dragons action game being developed by Giant Skull, the studio led by former Star Wars Jedi director Stig Asmussen, though Giant Skull is currently looking for a new publishing deal. Meanwhile, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has announced that more D&D crossover products are in the works, drawing inspiration from the success of Magic: The Gathering, and he described the upcoming space opera RPG Exodus as “D&D in space”. Separately, the United Wizards of the Coast union reported that WotC and Hasbro have hired a union avoidance firm and are conducting a daily anti-union campaign via email. Wizards of the Coast launched “Drops,” a new weekly and monthly feature providing content like maps, spells, and feats exclusively for D&D Beyond Hero and Master tier subscribers. While intended as a value-add, Drops content cannot be shared among campaign members using the Master tier subscription—the traditional core benefit of the service—and access is lost if a subscription is cancelled. D&D Beyond executives claim this restriction is a necessary tradeoff to ensure designers are paid, but this shift effectively encourages every player in a group to purchase a minimum Hero Tier subscription to access all player-facing material. Worlds Beyond Brawl is a campaign showcasing the One Page Rules Compatibility Program by offering over 500 3D printable models across 53 skirmish warbands from 18 miniature companies. All models are fully compatible with One Page Rules’ free games, Grimdark Future: Firefight and Age of Fantasy Skirmish, with custom stats provided on the Army Forge web app. The models are professionally supported and test-printed, available for personal use only, and are delivered to a user’s MyMiniFactory library upon pledging. Modiphius is running its “Press Start to Play” spring sale for the next 40 days, offering savings of up to 50% on a massive list of RPGs, board games, and accessories. The sale includes major titles such as Fallout: The Roleplaying Game, Star Trek Adventures 2E, and Dune: Adventures in the Imperium, as well as a large collection of Fallout miniatures. Recommended RPG highlights include Homeworld: Revelations, Infinity, and the pulp WWII title Achtung! Cthulhu. Dungeon Scrawl launched a free, instant, and browser-based map generator for TTRPGs that requires no installation or account. This easy-to-use mapmaking app is presented as a solution for Game Masters who need maps quickly during a session or a starting point for a new project. The feature uses procedural generation (not AI) to instantly create fully explorable, gridded dungeon maps. Users can customize the results by adjusting input criteria such as overall map size, layout style, room count, room size and shape, and corridor length and width.Every map generated is fully editable. Finished maps can be exported for use on any Virtual Tabletop (VTT), or they can be printed or broadcast to a TV/monitor using the “Send to Tabletop” tool for in-person games. The Random Dungeons feature is currently available in beta. Free RPG Day 2026 will take place on June 27th, featuring 30 unique tabletop RPG publishers and accessory makers who will provide free modules, quick start guides, and accessories to participating Friendly Local Game Stores. Publishers participating this year include Paizo (with a Pathfinder 2E and Starfinder 2E adventure), Chaosium, Darrington Press (with a Daggerheart adventure), and Marvel (with a Multiverse RPG preview). The goal is to raise awareness of the TTRPG hobby, and customers are advised to use the official store locator and show up early due to limited inventory. #wotc #myminifactory #modiphius #dungeonscrawl #freerpgday2026 Modiphius Sale: https://modiphius.net/collections/pressstartsale Dungeon Scrawl: https://app.dungeonscrawl.com/ Free RPG Day 2026: https://freerpgday.com/ Demonic Grimoire on Backkit: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/exalted-funeral/old-school-essentials-demonic-grimoire Hellblaster: Against the Cyberfiend: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/bloodstar-productions/hellblaster-against-the-cyberfiends Warmachine on MyMiniFactory: https://mmf.io/upturned Mantic Companion App: https://companion.manticgames.com/ Use our Referral code: MCTXEE Support Us by Shopping on DTRPG (afilliate link): https://www.drivethrurpg.com?affiliate_id=2081746 Matt’s DriveThruRPG Publications: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Matthew%20Robinson https://substack.com/@matthewrobinson3 Chris on social media: https://hyvemynd.itch.io/ Jeremy's Links: http://www.abusecartoons.com/ http://www.rcharvey.com Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/upturnedtable Give us a tip on our livestream: https://streamlabs.com/upturnedtabletop/tip Donate or give us a tip on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2754JZFW2QZU4 Intro song is “Chips” by KokoroNoMe https://kokoronome.bandcamp.com/
Birthday games are 3WDs specialty… and it has now begun to grow. New DMs are joining in on the fun and running new, unique, and exciting games in all types of systems and taking on the challenge of one-upping the Wise DMs.In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with returning guests, Bonnie and Elizabeth, to review, unpack, and discuss the steps they took to take a one-off Call of Cthulhu investigation from last year and transform it into a massive 9-player adventure that spanned both Call of Cthulhu and D&D! For anyone that has ever thought of mashing systems and players together… this is the episode for you!2:00 The 3 Wise DMs review the overall experience.3:45 Our Guest DMs, Bonnie and Elizabeth, provide the high overview of approaching a large adventure combining 2 separate systems.9:35 The inciting incident for our current Investigation.16:15 Providing spotlight for all the characters.19:05 The power of narrative-focused TTRPGs.22:38 Time management in one-shots.30:50 Developing a mystery that will allow the players to discover it and NOT blow your clock budget.36:40 Bringing the tables back together for the finale and the “Psychology of the Sheet.”50:05 Final Thoughts.
The fantasy world was doing just fine. Wizards were arguing about spell slots. Fighters were polishing swords. Rogues were stealing absolutely everything not nailed down. Then somebody invented firearms. Now the wizard wants an arcane revolver, the artificer is building a rifle powered by dragon crystals, and the fighter has spent twenty minutes explaining why attaching a bayonet to a musket absolutely still counts as melee combat. Progress is inevitable. Chaos is optional. Players will choose chaos every time. Show Notes This episode dives into one of the most divisive and surprisingly fun topics in tabletop RPG design: firearms. We explore what happens when black powder, pistols, muskets, revolvers, and magical weapons enter worlds traditionally ruled by swords and spellbooks. The answer is not simply bigger damage numbers. Firearms change the entire feel of a setting. We dig into how guns influence worldbuilding, tone, and gameplay. A lone flintlock in a low fantasy campaign tells a very different story than enchanted firearms in a magitech world. The conversation expands into how technology reshapes societies, military power, adventuring groups, and even the place of magic itself. The episode also looks at practical considerations for GMs and players. We discuss balancing firearms mechanically, deciding how common they should be, and avoiding the trap of letting realism overwhelm gameplay. Sometimes the important question is not whether firearms belong in fantasy. It is what kind of fantasy world they create. Whether you are building a black powder campaign, introducing fantasy gunslingers, or creating magical firearms powered by spells and crystals, this episode explores ways to make firearms feel intentional and exciting at the table. Key Takeaways Firearms affect setting design as much as combat rules. The rarity and availability of guns heavily influence world tone. Black powder weapons create a very different atmosphere than magitech firearms. Introducing firearms changes warfare, economics, and social structures. Balance should focus on gameplay experience rather than strict realism. Reload mechanics and weapon limitations help preserve design space. Magical firearms create new character options without replacing classic fantasy roles. GMs should establish expectations for firearms early in campaign planning. Different RPG systems support firearms in different ways. Every firearm added to a setting raises bigger questions about technology and progress. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
The fantasy world was doing just fine. Wizards were arguing about spell slots. Fighters were polishing swords. Rogues were stealing absolutely everything not nailed down. Then somebody invented firearms. Now the wizard wants an arcane revolver, the artificer is building a rifle powered by dragon crystals, and the fighter has spent twenty minutes explaining why attaching a bayonet to a musket absolutely still counts as melee combat. Progress is inevitable. Chaos is optional. Players will choose chaos every time. Show Notes This episode dives into one of the most divisive and surprisingly fun topics in tabletop RPG design: firearms. We explore what happens when black powder, pistols, muskets, revolvers, and magical weapons enter worlds traditionally ruled by swords and spellbooks. The answer is not simply bigger damage numbers. Firearms change the entire feel of a setting. We dig into how guns influence worldbuilding, tone, and gameplay. A lone flintlock in a low fantasy campaign tells a very different story than enchanted firearms in a magitech world. The conversation expands into how technology reshapes societies, military power, adventuring groups, and even the place of magic itself. The episode also looks at practical considerations for GMs and players. We discuss balancing firearms mechanically, deciding how common they should be, and avoiding the trap of letting realism overwhelm gameplay. Sometimes the important question is not whether firearms belong in fantasy. It is what kind of fantasy world they create. Whether you are building a black powder campaign, introducing fantasy gunslingers, or creating magical firearms powered by spells and crystals, this episode explores ways to make firearms feel intentional and exciting at the table. Key Takeaways Firearms affect setting design as much as combat rules. The rarity and availability of guns heavily influence world tone. Black powder weapons create a very different atmosphere than magitech firearms. Introducing firearms changes warfare, economics, and social structures. Balance should focus on gameplay experience rather than strict realism. Reload mechanics and weapon limitations help preserve design space. Magical firearms create new character options without replacing classic fantasy roles. GMs should establish expectations for firearms early in campaign planning. Different RPG systems support firearms in different ways. Every firearm added to a setting raises bigger questions about technology and progress. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati
There's a new punk in the pantheon: Gregory, a tie-wearing, facts and data-focused kid who's about to slip into the Ideal. Dan's back - and Gregory's a PUPPET! Go check it out at youtube.com/@luckoflegends , and let us know what you think wherever you listen to the pod!
After being attacked in the streets and seeing Vielantiu hurt, Roland is completely lost to the Beast and begins to Frenzy in the heart of Bistrița. As the violence escalates, the coterie must worry about their lives, as well as the damage done to the city and their relationship with Prince Radu.Content Warnings: Loss of self-control; graphic violence; gore; death; dismemberment; killing; mass murder; child death; fear; harm to animals; loss; grief; misophonia (gore and breaking bones); loud noises; historical assumptions and stereotyping; language;Cast Storyteller: Lex Lopez Alexios/Amun: Tim Davis Catrinel: Rebecca Steigelfest Roland de Roncevaux: Rob Muirhead Sadhbh: Erika Webb Zorion de Iruña: Garrett GabbeyRecording Rebecca SteigelfestEditing Rob MuirheadMusicDon't Look Back, by DaniHaDani and Maya BelsitzmanMarch of the Damned, by Elia AzarzarInn of the Fermented, by Kyle PrestonTired Eyes, by Alon PeretzTres lent, by Caramel Quartet Art Logo: Rob Muirhead Character Art: Jay Steel, BlueSky Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnight Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/path-of-night/ YouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnight Facebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcast Twitter: @PathofNightPod Bluesky: pathofnight.bsky.social Email: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Smallest Salutations and eek! The greatures attack! Our duo-turned-trio need to develop some teamwork fast if they want to save their precious bounty. As nature turns against them, the road to save Clove's enclave grows more precarious. Clove protects the group. Noble fashions a hat. Adam rambles on. We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast Check out Matthew Bradford's work here: https://linktr.ee/mattbradford As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
◇ Designing TTRPGS without traditional dice mechanics, Wes from Indianapolis shares a success story, From the archive 2022: Mike from New York wants to talk about game power that cause problems | Hosts: Kimi, Kodi, & Sam Dunnewold ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:12◇ Announcements – Come play with us at Game Daze on our discord server. May 16th! happyjacks.org/discord 02:54◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ray Chou (he/him) https://www.myth.works/ or https://mythworks.itch.io 05:22◇ Topic (Mailbag 1) – We talk about designing TTRPGS without traditional dice mechanics 37:23◇ Mailbag 2 – Wes from Indianapolis shares a success story 42:44◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2022: Mike from New York wants to talk about game powers that cause problems 53:43◇ Episode Closing 55:35◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org
Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD Episode Summary Victoria Ichizli-Bartels, author of fourteen books on gameful living and coiner of the term "self-gamification," explores how the role of the tabletop RPG game master maps onto the inner conversation we have with ourselves. She walks through Jill Bolte Taylor's "brain huddle" concept (a 90-second pause that resolves inner conflict by letting the 12 different players in our heads come to the table), three diagnostic questions for stressful moments ("what is happening inside myself," "who is talking," and "what is the goal of this person"), and a Justin Alexander hack borrowed from RPG handbooks: instead of treating a stressful thought as a crisis, respond with "yes, this can happen, now what do you do?" Listeners come away with practical reframes for daily self-management and a clearer way to spot which inner player is driving a given thought. About the Host Rob Alvarez is Head of Engagement Strategy, Europe at The Octalysis Group (TOG), a leading gamification and behavioral design consultancy. A globally recognized gamification strategist and TEDx speaker, he founded and hosts Professor Game, the #1 gamification podcast, and has interviewed hundreds of global experts. He designs evidence-based engagement systems that drive motivation, loyalty, and results, and teaches LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® and gamification at top institutions including IE Business School, EFMD, and EBS University across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Key Takeaways Jill Bolte Taylor's "brain huddle" concept proposes that 90 seconds of pause is enough to resolve inner conflict, by letting the different characters in our heads (which Victoria counts as roughly 12 distinct players, including self-leader, self-coach, game designer, and game master) come together and find an appropriate response. The single most useful diagnostic question for a stressful moment is "what is happening inside myself," followed by "who is talking" and "what is the goal of this person" — the third one usually reveals that the inner voice is trying to protect or train you, not sabotage you. Justin Alexander's RPG game master hack, "yes, this can happen, now what do you do?", reframes intrusive or stressful thoughts (like "I want to quit my job") from a crisis into an exploration, which usually reveals you don't want the extreme outcome — you want a smaller change. RPG handbook rules ("respect your co-players, be patient, be curious, be open-minded") map directly onto self-talk. Open-mindedness toward your own impulses is the rule most people break without noticing. Victoria connects RPG engagement to Core Drive 7 (Unpredictability and Curiosity): players love active play and surprise inside games but resent it in life, even though the underlying motivator is identical. Recognizing this changes how you experience unexpected events. The strategic-game metaphor of map exploration ("the land becomes lighter as you pay attention") and cool-down phases (planting crops after taking a castle) gives a concrete vocabulary for energy management between high-output and recovery days. Topics Covered 0:00 — Opening hook on RPG surprise 0:25 — Welcome and guest reintroduction 1:51 — 14 books in and still surprised 4:06 — Writing about TTRPGs without playing them 6:47 — The game master inside your head 9:48 — Why RPGs are collaborative storytelling 12:22 — Is there a map of the mind 16:47 — Rules of the inner RPG 18:29 — The 12 players inside us 19:05 — The 90-second brain huddle 23:30 — Self-care hacks from RPG handbooks 25:37 — The yes-this-can-happen reframe 26:56 — Closing thoughts and what is next Get the free Core Drives in the Wild guide, behavioral design applied to real products: professorgame.com/WildCD About Victoria Ichizli-Bartels Victoria Ichizli-Bartels is a writer, coach, and consultant with a background in semiconductor physics, electronic engineering (Ph.D.), information technology, and business development. While not a traditional gamer, Victoria coined the term "self-gamification," a gameful, playful approach to self-care and self-help that combines anthropology, kaizen, and gamification to enhance quality of life. With over a decade of experience living gamefully, she is the author of fourteen books and the instructor of two online courses on turning life into fun games. Victoria grew up in Moldova, lived in Germany for twelve years, and since 2008 has been based in Aalborg, Denmark, with her husband and two children. Find the Guest Online Website: https://www.victoriaichizlibartels.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaichizlibartels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimistwriter Substack: https://selfgamificationclub.substack.com/ Mentioned in This Episode Be Your Best Game Master by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels (the book this conversation is built around) So You Want to Be a Game Master by Justin Alexander Whole Brain Living by Jill Bolte Taylor (the "brain huddle" concept and the four-characters model) The 5-Minute Perseverance Game by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels (her first book, published 10 years ago) Actual Real Life Role-Playing Games by Victoria Ichizli-Bartels 10,000 Hours of Play by Yu-kai Chou A.J. Jacobs and his life-as-experiment / puzzler books Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and tabletop RPGs in general Story Cubes (the dice-and-pictures storytelling game) Core Drive 7 — Unpredictability & Curiosity (Octalysis) Free Resources and Get in Touch Core Drives in the Wild: Professor Game Free Guide Get Daily Value on Your Email Let's chat about your gamification project YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Start Your Community on Skool for Free Ask a question
This episode the nerds, joined by special guest Ally (Fairly Grimm) dive into a world of minimalism and discuss the wide land of Single Page Table Top RPGs. This is basically the wild west of TTRPGs with themes and mechanics from the mundane and simplistic to the wacky, esoteric, and down right weird. Less words doesn't mean less fun!Also there are PUPPETS!Have you played any of these or any others? We want to know!Email us: hillshavenerds@gmail.comCome on our Facebook!www.facebook.com/TheHillsHaveNerdsCome inside our Discord!https://discord.gg/cruXwRyQjmCheck us out on Youtube for live stream game nights and other stuff!www.youtube.com/@ThehillshavenerdsWe want to thank our Ko-fi supporters! You help us make the show even better.Brittany JohnstonNick De RosaYou can support us on Ko-fi for membership rewards!www.ko-fi.com/thehillshavenerdsGet some awesome The Hills Have Nerds shirts from Mystic Stitches!https://mysticstitches.com/Go check out the awesome content from Fairly Grimm!Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fairly.grimmYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@fairlygrimmFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/Fairly-Grimm/100064718138842/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fairly.grimm/?hl=en“Call” the Appalachian Mountain Monster Taskforce - fairlygrimm.comOne Page TTRPG Jamhttps://www.onepagerpgjam.com/Honey Heisthttps://gshowitt.itch.io/honey-heist10 Candleshttps://cavalrygames.com/ten-candlesBlood and Teethhttps://www.reddit.com/r/onepagerpgs/comments/1svisgi/blood_teeth_mutli_player_game_where_you_punch/Everyone is Johnhttps://overlycommonname.github.io/john.htmlMork Borg (Not a 1page ttrpg)https://morkborg.com/
In this episode, your host Parker has a fun conversation with Skyler, the Creative Director and GM at the Session Zero Heroes podcast about his One-Page TTRPG's, Spice Mages and Bones in Human Clothing. Amid their dad jokes and puns, they discuss the creative process behind creating one-page TTRPGs, what inspired these particular TTRPGs, how to incorporate verbal roleplay into casting magic, and the joy that comes from seeing how creative players and other Game Masters get with an author's/creator's tabletop-roleplaying system!Check out these fantastic One-Page TTRPGs by Skyler!Spice Mages: https://sessionzeroheroespodcast.itch.io/spice-magesBones in Human Clothing: https://sessionzeroheroespodcast.itch.io/bones-in-human-clothingCheck out Skyler's podcast 'Session Zero Heroes' on your prefered podcatcher of choice!You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for memes, updates, and more!Music created by Monument Studios. Check out their fantastic selection for all things Fantasy and TTRPG at www.monumentstudios.net
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Smallest Salutations! All ain't right in the Canyon of Misery as Clove (Holly) tumbles into Noble (Neo) and Adam's (Skyler) lives. Faced with a life or death scenario, the Bright twins must decide whether to continue on with their bounty or to save the fate of Clove's enclave. Clove succeeds wildly. Adam spins a tale. Noble heeds caution. We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast Check out Matthew Bradford's work here: https://linktr.ee/mattbradford As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
Think about the wonders and pains of creating, and then shake some ass about it.Today we're talking about HYPERBEAT by Dreamware Media! A game about being there for your friends and playing dressup in a rhythm purgatory. Get HYPERBEAT on Steam!!! Follow Dreamware Media's work on Steam!Discussed in the episode:City of None on SteamHYPERBEAT (Original Game Soundtrack) by Chancellor John WallinSupport us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - BREAKING NEWS THAT IS NOT OUT OF DATE (02:13) - Hey hi you can support us monetarily :) (02:52) - What is HYPERBEAT (06:00) - How the game deals with its narrative (09:10) - The Wellspring and the look of the game (10:46) - The rhythm game part (15:47) - HYPERFASHION (18:36) - More about the rhythm game part (23:55) - CENTR by Chancellor John Wallin (24:30) - The music is GOOD (26:11) - Spoilers (26:15) - Motivational posters in prose (27:15) - Going to the Wellspring (28:15) - The game has one message (33:46) - Character stories that his the hardest (40:25) - Maybe you have more to give (44:41) - Big Takeaways (45:52) - AJ's Big Takeaway (49:29) - Robin's Big Takeaway (52:13) - That was a rhythm game (52:42) - Thanks for listening! ★ Support this podcast ★
☕You can hear this FULL 90-minute conversation over on our Ko-fi - https://ko-fi.com/dotzip☕This week AJ is joined by Kate and Phil to talk about the Neverway Prologue! But before that they talk about YouTube, and art, and creating, and Blasphemous, and SO much more.Follow Kate!No Small GamesBlueskyInstagramTwitchFollow Phil!70% CompletePoint to PointThe Content MillThe Corner of the InternetDiscussed in the episode:Neverway by Coldblood Inc. on SteamAtebite and the Warring Nations by disasterpeace on bandcampIt Follows (Deluxe Reissue) by disasterpeace on bandcamp---Support us on Ko-fi!Visit our website!Follow us on YouTube!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music is Anemone by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:46) - Neverway Prologue (30:42) - Find Phil and Kate online!!!!!!!!!!! ★ Support this podcast ★
The Coterie has vented some of its feelings, passing the time learning more of each other in Klausenburg as their retinue rests. Now it's time to leave for Tihuța Pass, but first Catrinel wishes to speak to Sherazhina about her future.Content Warnings: Interpersonal conflict; manipulation; mentions of abuse; mentions of violence; mentions of death; violence; harm to animals; loss of self-control; historical assumptions and stereotyping; language;Cast Storyteller: Lex Lopez Alexios/Amun: Tim Davis Catrinel: Rebecca Steigelfest Roland de Roncevaux: Rob Muirhead Sadhbh: Erika Webb Zorion de Iruña: Garrett GabbeyRecording Rebecca SteigelfestEditing Rob MuirheadMusicDon't Look Back, by DaniHaDani and Maya BelsitzmanGnossienne no 1, by Romi KopelmanMarch of the Damned, by Elia Azarzar Art Logo: Rob Muirhead Character Art: Jay Steel, BlueSky Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnight Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/path-of-night/ YouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnight Facebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcast Twitter: @PathofNightPod Bluesky: pathofnight.bsky.social Email: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Smallest Salutations! Load your pistol, rev your engines, embrace your magic, and let your freak flag fly in Clutch! Skyler's here to introduce the rules of this post-apocalyptic survival game. You'll learn the ins and outs of this game's robust character creation, the details of magic and psionic abilities, and the dice-exploding system that ties it all together. We have a Patreon! Check it out if you want to support us and this podcast! https://www.patreon.com/TinyTablePodcast As always, if you have any TTRPGs you want us to try out, please email us at tinytablebusiness@gmail.com or contact us at any of the socials below! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tinytablettrpg/ Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/blog/tinytablepodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tinytablettrpg Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpc2lwtvgEEYVHL3WoxU-Q
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