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We are playing Ex Tenebris - on Kickstarter September 9 to October 9. Back 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:The team review the evidence and come up with a theoryWe make our first breakthrough rollPlus: we discuss cruises - murders, secret research and astronomersBlack 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.
In today's episode, we discuss Crafting Systems in TTRPGs, D&D especially, and why... they just don't work... or at least why they don't really work well. We discuss what it means to add crafting to D&D and what you would need to do to make it fun.We discuss it in proxy for all other TTRPG Systems too, and often come to the conclusion that crafting needs to either be a crucial mechanic to the game or just an afterthought to round your game off, and then it's often just not discussed cause it doesn't influence the game. Our great friends over at Homie and The Dude are currently running their 3rd Successful Kickstarter, The Scorched Basin, a TTRPG Setting inspired by Mad Max and Dune. You can click right here to support the (already funded) Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedude/scorched-basin?ref=522qn9For our Advertisement of the Scorched Basin, we used 3 different Tracks by Michael Ghelfi: Lively Desert from the RPG Ambience Vol 8Cursed Deser from the RPG Ambience Vol. 6I Dream of Broken Machines from the Mystery Music Collection Vol. 1Check 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.
Howdy, Last Standee fans! One day, some GENIUS suggested to do something about instruction manuals with Episode 101 (you know, because 101- got it? heh). Needless to say, that GENIUS was way too ahead of their time, and that proposal is not what this episode is about. Godspeed, beautiful he or her who had this magnificent idea! May the moonlight shine on all your paths, you monumental SoB or DoB! Well, thankfully, anyway. Because when you put together the likes of Fen, Cara and Alexis to talk about TTRPGs fully unchecked and unshackled, you get the beautiful piece of listening you are observing now. And if you think of it, TTRPGs are basically entirely made of instructions manuals? No? So without further ado, here-we-go! See you next episode!
Worldbuilding. It's one of the most talked about aspects of running TTRPGs, as it is the sandbox into which you will throw your party to adventure in. We've talked about tips and tricks in past episodes and articles, and have come down on both sides of the debate surrounding how much to do with a focus totally on your specific table and party.However, in this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave have decided to become a bit more involved with a new experiment that we cooked up.Something that has never been done on 3WD before – we're going to start building a new world live! In real time, we begin asking the questions that will shape our new creation. As this is a show by DMs for DMs, we're adding another aspect. YOU! We're asking you to share in the brainstorm and offer ideas. So, tune in now as 3WD starts building a whole new world!1:40 Introduction of our new experiment. Reach out to 3wisedms@gmail.com with your ideas and votes!3:40 Low Fantasy? High Fantasy? Low Magic? High Magic? What do we mean by this.7:40 Is our world completely new or a version of Earth (i.e. Middle Earth, The Dying Earth, Shannara)?9:50 DM Tony's idea of “High Magic” – a return to Greyhawk.11:50 The concept of “starting small.”13:35 What type of story does this world support? And can a world support ANY story?16:35 Building a world that was our Earth (at some point) lends a sense of familiarity when you're building your new world.18:40 Towns? Cities? States? Kingdoms? 22:53 The archetypes and Tropes of stories. We ALL steal.28:30 People will eventually congregate. The history of the world can't always be “Mad Max”.31:35 Looking to history.36:00 Final Thoughts.
Lo, from the stagnant mire there arose a croak most dreadful, heralding the advent of creatures born of chaos and slime. In this remastered Spooktober hour from 2023, we unmask the Slaad—horrible monsters of Dungeons & Dragons whose laughter curdles into terror. Hark, dear listeners, and let the tolling of the midnight bell stir your marrow— for once more the veil thins, and once more the chill breath of Spooktober draws near. The year wanes, the light falters, and in the gathering gloom we bid you prepare: the 2025 season of RPGBOT.Podcast's Spooktober is nearly upon us. Expect not merely tales of monsters, but phantasms of horror and mirth entwined; expect not idle chatter, but whispers of Dungeons and Dragons and tabletop RPG horrors, woven with the laughter of the damned and the counsel of the grave. Steel your heart, sharpen your dice, and ready your soul for the chaos to come— for in the creeping hours of October, we shall descend together once more into that grotesque carnival of terror and delight… and the monsters shall be waiting. Show Notes In this mournful season of Spooktober, the RPGBOT.Podcast hosts descend into the abyss to reveal the Slaad, one of the most horrible monsters in tabletop RPGs. From the dim vaults of Dungeons and Dragons lore and the infernal margins of the Pathfinder RPG, these chaos beasts emerge—creatures neither wholly comic nor wholly terrifying, but abominations caught between laughter and despair. The discussion charts the evolution of the Slaad lore in Dungeons and Dragons, tracing their spawn from earlier editions through to the present, while casting their warped shadows upon Pathfinder 2e Slaad monster analysis. Their essence is chaotic neutral vs. chaotic evil monsters in RPGs, shifting masks of unpredictability, forever croaking of corruption and madness. These horror monsters serve not only as combatants, but as symbols: infestation, decay, and the slow erosion of body and spirit. To Dungeon Masters yearning for the macabre, the hosts provide counsel on roleplaying tips for using Slaad in campaigns—how to balance absurdity with terror, how to weave dread into encounters, how to stage the crawling metamorphoses of flesh that birth new horrors. This is no idle musing, but a true Spooktober monster deep dive podcast, a lantern held aloft in the darkness for all who dare run horror themed creatures for D&D adventures. RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 1 – Variant Rules RPGBOT.Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 – The Move Toward Inclusion in Tabletop Gaming Key Takeaways The Slaad are chaos incarnate, their essence shifting between chaotic neutral vs. chaotic evil monsters in RPGs. Their mark is body-horror most grotesque: infestation, spawning, and vile metamorphosis. They are the perfect choice for Spooktober monster deep dive podcasts and horror themed creatures for D&D adventures. The hosts trace Slaad lore in Dungeons and Dragons and expand into Pathfinder RPG differences. Practical roleplaying tips for using Slaad in campaigns show how to balance comedy with grotesque menace. The episode offers guidance on how to run Slaad encounters in TTRPGs, ensuring dread without monotony. These creatures become living metaphors: corruption, chaos, and despair, bound in the grotesque tapestry of fantasy lore. When placed in a campaign, the Slaad engrave themselves in memory, a croaking echo in the dark—an eternal reminder that in roleplaying games, the most horrible monsters linger long after dice have stilled. Now Go forth, dear traveler, and whisper in trembling tones to those you hold dear: Spooktober is coming. Let not your comrades remain unprepared for the horrors and laughter that await.Bid them gather round the flickering lantern, bid them tune their ears to the RPGBOT.Podcast, that together you may descend into the abyss of dice and dread. For what is terror, if not shared? What is laughter in the dark, if not echoed by many? Spread the word, spread the warning...tell your friends, your table, your fellowship: the season of fright returns, and none shall escape its shadow. 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
A listener, Phil, asked about how easy would it be for a video gamer to become a TTRPG gamer. At first glance it would be a no brainer that those that played video game on a conole or PC would move to playing TTRPGs. Saul and Jolene talked about some of those differences and what similarities that video games have to TTPRGs. There are 3.42 Billion video gamers compared to 50 million TTRPGs. Thank you all for listening. Website Art by Jim Foster Episode Art by Michael Shean-Jones Music by MINDJAMM3R, song Change Used under the Creative Commons license 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/
In this week's episode, we chat with Wesley about the enforcement of veils and lines, the virtues of stabbing birds, and the use of TTRPGs in therapy. (Wesley's an actual literal therapist!) This ended up being a thoughtful conversation about people's emotional needs when they're playing TTRPGs, even outside the therapy context.We make a few references to our episode with Kyros way back in Season 1. (Spoilers for Curse of Strahd in both this episode with Wesley and that episode with Kyros, incidentally.) If you want to hear more about paid GMing in non-therapy contexts, go listen to our interviews with RP and Dante.As promised to Wesley, we're going to plug touching grass and donating to your local LGBT centre. In the PNW, we'd suggest Qmunity in Vancouver or Seattle's LGBTQ+ Center (formerly Gay City).Thanks to Briar for providing this week's intro! You can book Briar to GM your game or check out a D&D module they co-wrote. If you like the music on the show, go check out more of Reilly's music. You can also listen to Reilly's DJ sets on Mixcloud.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. You can also get episodes right from the source at our RSS feed. If you enjoy Campaign Spotlight, consider subscribing to our Patreon or supporting us on Ko-Fi. A special thanks to Hannah W, Jake K, Perry C, Elvin Prince, Jason K, and Smokie Derg for supporting us on Patreon!For more on the show, including links to all our social media, visit our website. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Pitch blackness. Crushing pressure. Freezing temperatures. Surrounded by monsters older than light. A chance at salvation bought with a lie. There is no turning back now.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; claustrophobia; nictophobia; submechanophobia; violence; gore; animal cruelty; torture; animal death; gunshots; loud noises; death; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Beneath the boughs of the Undying Oak, the party meets the Greenseers keepers of the Dreamscape. What begins as a meeting of minds soon becomes something far greater, as they hear the voice of Anu the Dreamer himself.Featuring the debut of Grayson Crymble as Anu the Dreamer!https://linktr.ee/stubbornheroes
Smallest Salutations and welcome to our first episode of Mothership! Our ragtag team of freelance space explorers are tasked with a recovery mission at the radio-silent Greta Base. When J-10 (Neo), Dr. T. Tanaka (Skyler), and M.E.R. (Holly) land on the planet's storm-soaked surface, they find the base cold, derelict, and haunted by ominous echoes. Seems they may be earning hazard pay after all… J-10 hears the call. Tanaka picks up a refreshment. M.E.R. faces failure. 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! Socials: 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
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! There are a lot of tabletop roleplaying ganes, and there is an almost 100% chance you will never sit down and play them all, and even if you could, there would be a a lot of games you probably wouldn't enjoy. This month's episode is a chat with Willow, a.k.a. The RPG Goblin (which has to be one of the best internet user handles) all about finding the right game for you. Maybe you've only played D&D, maybe you've heard of Daggerheart from all the Critical Role hype, maybe you've even heard of some indie darlings like Blades in the Dark or Apocalypse World, but until you dip your toe in or peel back the curtain and look, you may not know what kind of game fits your style of playing/GMing the best until you read it/sit down and play it! We also go over things like how to introduce folks to new games through one-page RPGs, silly one-shots, going very vibes-heavy on selling a game with a specific touchstone so people come in ready to harness the stylistic expectations and worry less about the mechanics and learning a new system, and more. Willow is great, you should definitely check out her very infectious enthusiasm talking about TTRPGs and mechanics she's exploring on all her social media pages: Linktr.ee / RPG Goblin Podcast / YouTube ----more---- Where to Follow Rene Plays Games: LinkTree | BlueSky | Threads | Instagram | Facebook | DMs After Dark Rene's Games: MECH | MECH Cities 2 | One Last Quest email: RenePlaysGamesPod@gmail.com Music in the Episode (in order of appearance): Easy Breeze by RA from Uppbeat.io - https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/easy-breeze Rene Plays Games Theme written & produced by Dan Pomfret | @danfrombothbands
We are playing Ex Tenebris - on Kickstarter September 9 to October 9. We will be live streaming a special Ex Tenebris session on launch day. 9 September, 4pm BST, join us here: https://youtube.com/live/jtw7jI3c-joBack 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 gets caught up in a riotOrion detects something weird about the bloodWe discuss feathers, mangles and scrattersBlack 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.
It's finally here! For the very first time, the Kansas City Royals Tabletop Roleplaying Game is being actually played--by us for some reason. Join GM Jeff along with players Gero, Zak, Sam, and special guest Cori for part one of this synergistic confluence of TTRPGs and Baseball! Use this link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Tabletoprpg2 to purchase discounted tickets to the Royals/Mariner's TTRPG Night game on 09/17! We encourage you to check out our Patreon and/or Ko-Fi, as they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help support your favorite show. AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more! Background music and sound effects: Sound Effects by freesound_community, Michael Koenig, and Mick Music: Fantasy Motion (loop ready) by Alexander Nakarada (https://www.creatorchords.com/) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Email us at PodAgainsttheMachine@gmail.com Remember to check out https://podagainstthemachine.com for show transcripts, player biographies, and more. Stop by our Discord server to talk about the show: https://discord.gg/TVv9xnqbeW Follow @podvsmachine on Bluesky Find us on Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook as well.
The last of the flashback episodes before the EPIC FINALE! Dally makes a final discovery (and gets in trouble) and everybody makes it back to the Float to compare notes.What will their research uncover? What will happen when they go BACK TO THE FUTURE!? ;)
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs
Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you've ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to why your heroic path matters, we've got you covered. Find us on TikTok and share the chaos with your party. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into the nuts and bolts of Stormlight RPG character creation. Whether you're building in Foundry VTT, or just curious about the mechanics of the Stormlight Archive role-playing game, this episode covers everything from choosing ancestries and cultures to shaping heroic paths, distributing attributes, and developing personal goals. Along the way, expect plenty of humor, a few strong opinions about TTRPG character building, and some good-natured roasting of dice that never roll high enough. The crew emphasizes how collaborative character development in tabletop RPGs creates better stories, and why the Cosmere setting makes role-play more immersive. You'll hear practical insights into how ancestry and culture choices impact gameplay, why attributes and skills are essential for effective character building, and how heroic paths in the Stormlight Archive RPG add unique abilities and playstyles. Plus, they dig into why Foundry VTT tools for Stormlight RPG make the whole process smoother, even if you occasionally click the wrong button and accidentally delete your character sheet. Highlights include: Why role-playing games are secretly just an excuse for group storytelling. What it really means to define a character's personal goals beyond “survive.” How the Stormlight RPG offers character advancement beyond level 20, and why you'll need more caffeine if you try it mid-campaign. Why collaborative character creation in TTRPGs is the real key to having fun. Key Takeaways Character building is collaborative and creative, especially in the Stormlight Archive RPG. Foundry VTT enhances character creation with tools that make the process smoother and more engaging. Choosing ancestry and culture in tabletop RPGs significantly impacts gameplay and role-play. Heroic paths in the Stormlight RPG shape playstyle and unlock unique abilities. Attributes and skills for effective character building are essential for both new and seasoned players. Defining personal goals in character development provides depth and narrative hooks. The Stormlight RPG character creation guide demonstrates how players can evolve beyond level 20. Immersion in the Cosmere setting makes role-play more rewarding and hilarious. Call to Action If you enjoyed this discussion of Stormlight RPG character creation, share the episode with your friends in the gaming community. Post it in your tabletop gaming group chat, bring it up at your next TTRPG session, or recommend it to that one friend who always takes three hours to finalize their character sheet. Because building characters is better when you build them together. 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
Building Heroes, Breaking Dice, and Blaming Foundry VTT" (A deep dive into character creation for the Stormlight Archive RPG, with more heroic paths than your GM bargained for.) RPGBOT is now on TikTok with funny Tiny Videos. If you've ever wanted quick takes on tabletop gaming, absurd jokes about TTRPG character creation, or a one-minute guide to why your heroic path matters, we've got you covered. Find us on TikTok and share the chaos with your party. Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive into the nuts and bolts of Stormlight RPG character creation. Whether you're building in Foundry VTT, or just curious about the mechanics of the Stormlight Archive role-playing game, this episode covers everything from choosing ancestries and cultures to shaping heroic paths, distributing attributes, and developing personal goals. Along the way, expect plenty of humor, a few strong opinions about TTRPG character building, and some good-natured roasting of dice that never roll high enough. The crew emphasizes how collaborative character development in tabletop RPGs creates better stories, and why the Cosmere setting makes role-play more immersive. You'll hear practical insights into how ancestry and culture choices impact gameplay, why attributes and skills are essential for effective character building, and how heroic paths in the Stormlight Archive RPG add unique abilities and playstyles. Plus, they dig into why Foundry VTT tools for Stormlight RPG make the whole process smoother, even if you occasionally click the wrong button and accidentally delete your character sheet. Highlights include: Why role-playing games are secretly just an excuse for group storytelling. What it really means to define a character's personal goals beyond “survive.” How the Stormlight RPG offers character advancement beyond level 20, and why you'll need more caffeine if you try it mid-campaign. Why collaborative character creation in TTRPGs is the real key to having fun. Key Takeaways Character building is collaborative and creative, especially in the Stormlight Archive RPG. Foundry VTT enhances character creation with tools that make the process smoother and more engaging. Choosing ancestry and culture in tabletop RPGs significantly impacts gameplay and role-play. Heroic paths in the Stormlight RPG shape playstyle and unlock unique abilities. Attributes and skills for effective character building are essential for both new and seasoned players. Defining personal goals in character development provides depth and narrative hooks. The Stormlight RPG character creation guide demonstrates how players can evolve beyond level 20. Immersion in the Cosmere setting makes role-play more rewarding and hilarious. Call to Action If you enjoyed this discussion of Stormlight RPG character creation, share the episode with your friends in the gaming community. Post it in your tabletop gaming group chat, bring it up at your next TTRPG session, or recommend it to that one friend who always takes three hours to finalize their character sheet. Because building characters is better when you build them together. 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
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To find StoryGuider: Coloring Book Adventures for Kids Ages 2-7, visit Backerkit https://bit.ly/StoryGuider or TTRPG Kids on Itch https://ttrpgkids.itch.io/the-storyguider-pre-k-ttrpg-cirriculum! You're mid-D&D battle and it's your DMs turn to roll. The dice clatter across the tray and his face breaks into a wide grin that falls all too quickly. "Oh no..." he whispers, as he realizes what his amazing roll means for his players. What's a DM to do when dice roll and just seem...wrong? Welcome to Area of Effect, a podcast from the creators of The Kids Table, where we discuss how tabletop RPGs benefit kids and answer your questions about playing TTRPGs with the kids at your table! About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing Dungeons & Dragons (and other Tabletop Role-Playing Games) with kids helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - not to mention the connections you'll build around the table. That's why we produce this original, kid-inclusive show along, share tip videos, and write adventure modules to help you play TTRPGs with the kids at your own table! For Our Kids' Adventures & More: www.thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: www.patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD Follow @TheKidsTableDnD on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook #dungeonsanddragons #dmtips #dndwithkids #rollthedice
Send us a textWe have talked about AI a lot on this podcast and we plan on talking about it more. It's the future, whether you like it or not. Personally, I don't think the problem is going to be AI. I think the problem, as usual, is going to be people.https://youtu.be/86nhP8tvbLY?si=179uCtun2WcHLHNzI am a music fan and watch many of the big music theory channels on YouTube. Rhett Shull is a musician and YouTuber who has been around the platform for a very long time. In one of his most recent videos, he noticed that YouTube seems to be adding some type of AI filter to his videos and it's not just his videos. In this video he shows several examples and while it looks like YouTube might be using the AI filter to enhance video clarity the most interesting part about it is that he didn't approve it.That's right, it looks like YouTube is adding AI to people's video without their permission or notification.And that to me is the rub.Mike, you're our AI guru what do you make of this?[Kick to Mike]Christina, from an ethics standpoint, what are your thoughts?[kick to Christina]Next, we are back to the world of TTRPGs with a little fun article from EN World.https://www.enworld.org/threads/with-alien-earth-about-to-hit-our-screens-here-for-free-are-a5es-xenid-monster-stats.714828/In preparation for the new Alien series Alien Earth on Hulu, EN World shows some screen shots from the just kickstarted Voidrunners Codex. This new 5E supplement from EN Publishing, the same company that brings you EN World, is a Sci-Fi supplement for D&D Fifth Edition and in their upcoming release they have not one, not two, but 6 pages dedicated to our favorite space monster.Now I bring this up, because some of you might be interested in just such a supplement, and that's cool. But personally, I wanted an opportunity to yell at the Disney Corporation and 20th Century Fox for completely ruining what should have been one of the greatest film franchises in the history of film. I mean seriously, Alien is a masterclass of storytelling and Aliens flipped the script by turning horror into an action/thriller. Then the studio dropped the ball on what should have been a solid David Fincher directed Alien 3. What little good was in that movie was completely excised in Alien Resurrection, then the god-awful Alien vs. Predator films, don't get me started on Prometheus, and Covenant and Romulus just doubled down on the Prometheus crap…And then I tried to watch Alien Earth. It's written by children. Stupid, lazy, and barely literate children.Christina, talk me off the ledge.[Kick to Christina]Mike, what are your thoughts?[Kick to Mike]And there you have it, all the news you've already heard.
Smallest Salutations! Before we can blast off into the great unknown of cosmic horrors, you all need to learn the rules to Mothership. So buckle in and sit back as Neo guides you through all ins and outs to this gritty sci fi game. And we will see you next week for the start of our actual play! Till next time. 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! Socials: 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
With Impossible Landscapes behind us and a whole world of TTRPGs ahead, the guys take some time to answer fan questions and have a final reflection of the last 2.5 years!==========Check out the show, socials, and support links here!==========Published by arrangement with the Delta Green Partnership. The intellectual property known as Delta Green is a trademark and copyright owned by the Delta Green Partnership who has licensed its use here. The contents of this media are © Green Box Gaming 2024, excepting those elements that are components of the Delta Green intellectual property.
We are playing Ex Tenebris - coming to Kickstarter in September. We will be live streaming a special Ex Tenebris session on launch day. 9 September, 4pm BST, join us here: https://youtube.com/live/jtw7jI3c-joFollow the 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 hits up an old friend for info about past casesPlus: we talk chocolate and coffeeBlack 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.
So Your Players Think They're Safe? Release the Aboleth! Want more Dungeons & Dragons monster tips, horror encounter design, and campaign advice? Visit RPGBOT.net—where real humans craft real tools for roleplayers and dungeon masters. Show Notes The RPGBOT.Podcast crew takes a deep dive into one of the most disturbing D&D monsters ever created: the Aboleth. These ancient aquatic horrors are more than slimy tentacle-fish—they're campaign-defining villains that bring cosmic horror, body horror, and psychological dread to any tabletop RPG. The hosts break down: How to use Aboleths in D&D campaigns as long-term masterminds instead of one-off encounters. Why their perfect memory makes Aboleths terrifying villains who can twist your world's history. The nastiest Aboleth lair actions and encounter design tactics to challenge even high-level adventurers. How to run underwater adventures in 5e without losing tension or immersion. Tips for roleplaying Aboleth thralls and the body-horror impact of their mucus-breathing curse. How to weave Aboleths into cosmic horror storylines that rival Lovecraftian nightmares. This episode blends mechanics, lore, and villain design into a perfect toolkit for dungeon masters who want to unleash aquatic monster encounters their players will never forget. Key Takeaways Aboleths are best used as campaign villains, not just combat encounters. Their lore and psychic abilities can reshape a world. Body horror is central—their mucus curse forces players to roleplay slime-breathing, making encounters unforgettable. Aboleths shine in cosmic horror campaigns where memory, paranoia, and legacy matter. Their lair actions and psychic domination make them one of the most dangerous aquatic monsters in TTRPGs. Dungeon masters can elevate horror games by pairing Aboleths with underwater settings, forgotten history, and long-term psychological threats. Ready to terrify your players? Subscribe to the RPGBOT.Podcast and visit RPGBOT.net for more D&D monster guides, tabletop RPG horror tips, and encounter design advice. Because nothing ruins game night quite like discovering your lungs now breathe slime. 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
So Your Players Think They're Safe? Release the Aboleth! Want more Dungeons & Dragons monster tips, horror encounter design, and campaign advice? Visit RPGBOT.net—where real humans craft real tools for roleplayers and dungeon masters. Show Notes The RPGBOT.Podcast crew takes a deep dive into one of the most disturbing D&D monsters ever created: the Aboleth. These ancient aquatic horrors are more than slimy tentacle-fish—they're campaign-defining villains that bring cosmic horror, body horror, and psychological dread to any tabletop RPG. The hosts break down: How to use Aboleths in D&D campaigns as long-term masterminds instead of one-off encounters. Why their perfect memory makes Aboleths terrifying villains who can twist your world's history. The nastiest Aboleth lair actions and encounter design tactics to challenge even high-level adventurers. How to run underwater adventures in 5e without losing tension or immersion. Tips for roleplaying Aboleth thralls and the body-horror impact of their mucus-breathing curse. How to weave Aboleths into cosmic horror storylines that rival Lovecraftian nightmares. This episode blends mechanics, lore, and villain design into a perfect toolkit for dungeon masters who want to unleash aquatic monster encounters their players will never forget. Key Takeaways Aboleths are best used as campaign villains, not just combat encounters. Their lore and psychic abilities can reshape a world. Body horror is central—their mucus curse forces players to roleplay slime-breathing, making encounters unforgettable. Aboleths shine in cosmic horror campaigns where memory, paranoia, and legacy matter. Their lair actions and psychic domination make them one of the most dangerous aquatic monsters in TTRPGs. Dungeon masters can elevate horror games by pairing Aboleths with underwater settings, forgotten history, and long-term psychological threats. Ready to terrify your players? Subscribe to the RPGBOT.Podcast and visit RPGBOT.net for more D&D monster guides, tabletop RPG horror tips, and encounter design advice. Because nothing ruins game night quite like discovering your lungs now breathe slime. 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
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs
Only a couple more days of #RPGaDay2025 remaining, and for day 29 we're talking about how TTRPGs can bring people together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com
Only a couple more days of #RPGaDay2025 remaining, and for day 29 we're talking about how TTRPGs can bring people together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com
Having taken a helicopter offered by Doctor Tran, the Imbued fly to Texas Tower 2 to try and infiltrate Project Deepwater and destroy the infection of the chulorviah before it can decimate the East Coast.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; storms; lightning; flight travel emergency; tense situations; submechanophobia; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Jesse is joined by Bill White, author of Tabletop RPG Design in Theory and Practice at the Forge, 2001–2012, for a discussion Historical RPGS, the magic of game mothering and a wide variety of other topics.
With three of our heroes nearly down for the count facing a virtually invincible robot, there is little hope left for our kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons party! Hey, what's up with these futuristic tech terminals? We are SO THANKFUL for our awesome partners: *Ideas for D&D: Roll & Play Press (rollandplaypress.com, 10% off with link: bit.ly/TKTRollPlay) *Kids' D&D Adventures: DnD Adventure Club (dndadventureclub.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE10) *Music provided by Monument Studios (fantasy-plus.com, 30% off: KIDSTABLE) *GM Shield provided by Emberglow Gaming (affiliate link: bit.ly/KidsTableDND, 10% off: TheKidsTable) *Puzzle Box provided by The Shop of Many Things (30% off with affiliate link: theshopofmanythings.com/THEKIDSTABLE) *Maps provided by 1985 Games (1985games.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE) *Monster Mini Printing & Painting by Trillium Rose Acres (trilliumroseacres.etsy.com, 15% off: THEKIDSTABLE) *PC Mini Printing & Painting by MordenKatie's Magnificent Minis (mordenkatiesminis.etsy.com, 10% off: KIDSTABLE) *PC Mini Custom Design by John from Brazil (instagram.com/dailyheroforge) *Game Host Ember Rest (emberrestplay.com) About us: When kids are at the table, everyone wins! Playing TTRPGs with kids helps develop critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, & confidence - not to mention the connections you'll build around the table. That's why we offer this original, kid-inclusive Dungeons & Dragons show along with tip videos and our own D&D campaigns for kids to help you play TTRPGs with the kids at your own table! For Our Kids' Adventures & More: thekidstablednd.com To Support Our Work: patreon.com/TheKidsTableDnD Follow @TheKidsTableDnD on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook If you've been enjoying our kid-focused D&D content, please consider supporting us on Patreon! With membership tiers starting at just $3, you can enable us to continue creating content like this into the future. You'll also receive awesome perks like bonus content, early releases, free resources, and even personalized shoutouts on the show, so join us on our quest! #dungeonsanddragons #actualplay #kidsplayingdnd
In this week's episode, we chat with Max about Seattle-appropriate doula gifts, the TTRPG version of porn brain, and the concept of exploration in TTRPGs. This season, we're experimenting with shorter conversations about how people play games. We first spoke with Max way back in Season 2, and we wanted to keep talking about OSR games, so we convinced Max to come back for another round. This is one of our most game theory-focused interviews, especially when we're talking about incentives and objectives in TTRPGs. If you're interested in why so many older systems treated gold as XP, this episode is for you.Throughout the conversation, Jake and Max both keep saying "D&D". However, the actual system Max is using is Shadowdark. Jake kind of regrets this inaccuracy, but also it feels like "D&D" becoming a generic term for TTRPGs and losing its trademark protections (like "aspirin" or "thermos" or "escalator") would be a funny outcome of its cultural dominance.If you like the music on the show, go check out more of Reilly's music. You can also listen to Reilly's DJ sets on Mixcloud.Follow us wherever you get your podcasts, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. You can also get episodes right from the source at our RSS feed. If you enjoy Campaign Spotlight, consider subscribing to our Patreon or supporting us on Ko-Fi. A special thanks to Hannah W, Jake K, Perry C, Elven Prince, Jason K, and Smokie Derg for supporting us on Patreon!For more on the show, including links to all our social media, visit our website. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We are playing Ex Tenebris - coming to Kickstarter in September. Follow the 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 hits the streets to find out who might be stirring up trouble...only for trouble to break outPlus: we talk about fitness, creatin, and the importance of gainsBlack 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.
The OSMtable! returns with a new TTRPG discussion. Dylan, Basil, and Tobias are once again joined by Niko (con co-chair of the Middle Tennessee Anime Convention) to talk about safety tools, session zero, and other elements of the social contract. As people with familiarity with these approaches, how do they play out in different contexts?OSMnotesResources:X-Card: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SB0jsx34bWHZWbnNIVVuMjhDkrdFGo1_hSC2BWPlI3A/mobilebasicLines & Veils: https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/30906/what-do-the-terms-lines-and-veils-meanTTRPG Safety Toolkit: https://ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com/Monte Cook Games Consent In Gaming Checklist: https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/consent-in-gaming/Deck of Player Safety: https://www.deckofplayersafety.com/Hosts:Basil on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/itsbasiltime.comTobias on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/rtobias.bsky.socialCarbuncle Chronicle will be paneling at GATEway FATE: https://gatewayfate.carrd.co/Niko's Linktree: https://nicholasqualls.com/CultureSmash: https://www.youtube.com/@CulturesmashTv/streamsDylan's links: https://links.dylanwolf.com/We also have YouTube Channels now! Both for OSMcast proper and The Carbuncle Chronicle! Please subscribe, hit the bell, and share amongst your friends.And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! Oh, and if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five stars there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned when we do the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon! PS If you have ever wanted some OSMmerch, feel free to check out our TeePublic page! PPS We appreciate you.
It's day 24 of #RPGaDay2025 and we're talking about some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of having grand reveals in your TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com
It's day 24 of #RPGaDay2025 and we're talking about some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of having grand reveals in your TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com
Mr. Four gets into a tea-time discussion with the local oldies and Drip and Jella get in trouble with Mayor Madrigal. What's in the bottles, guy?!
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs
What to make of history? Why, some great gaming of course! We are joined by Dirk the Dice from The Grognard Files to chat about what can be learned from the past and turned into gaming gold.Don't forget to check out the Hexham Heads and other myths!
Jared Sorensen is the designer of innovative indie RPGs like Inspectres, Lacuna, octaNe, and the Parsley series. With over two decades in the hobby, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of tabletop storytelling, focusing on unique, tightly defined play experiences. Learn more at Memento Mori Theatricks.
De minimis; Diablo; deadly wuxia; DIE; Dungeons and Dyslexia; and detectives 00.00.40: Introductions00.03.59: World of Gaming - De minimus and US imports; Diablo rpg; Streets of Jade and its inspiration; DIE the TTRPG of the comic about TTRPGs is getting a Comic QuickStart; we got a great review; Tabletop Scotland 00.42.12: Interview with Paul Baldowski about Cork Bord01.29.03: Next time and Goodbye Effekt is brought to you by Effekt Publishing. Music is by Stars in a Black Sea, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing.Like what we do?Sign up for updates on Tales of the Old West via our new website and download Tales of the Old West QuickDraw available for free on DriveThru. The core rules are now available on DriveThru too.Put our brand on your face! (and elsewhere)Buy pdfs via our DriveThru Affiliate linkLeave a review on iTunes or PodchaserFind our Actual Play recordings on effektap ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer! Check out Liv's recommendations here: Gloomhaven - https://cephalofair.com/pages/gloomhaven Decent Legends of the Dark - https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/descent-legends-of-the-dark/ Betrayal Legacy - https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/avalon-hill-betrayal-legacy/ Betrayal at Balder's Gate - https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/betrayal-at-baldurs-gate/ Lords of Waterdeep - https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/lords-waterdeep/ Eldritch Horror - https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/eldritch-horror/ Unfathomable - https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/unfathomable/ Mountains of Madness - https://www.board-game.co.uk/product/mountains-of-madness/ Twilight Inscription - https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/twilight-inscription/ Inhuman Conditions - https://www.robots.management Ultimate Werewolf - https://beziergames.com/products/ultimate-werewolf Blood on the Clocktower - https://bloodontheclocktower.com/buyAlso - did you miss out on our first
Welcome to the third episode of series 86, everyone! In this series, we are covering our first LARP, Strangers on the ‘Net, an online live action roleplaying game where you play as 90's teens pretending to be 90's teens in an online fandom forum to pretend to be characters from a fandom you all know and love, with previous guest of the show and designer of this game, Allison K. Cole! In today's episode, we talk the business side of TTRPGs with Allison as well as starting to get into our thoughts on how the character creation process went for this game! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests Allison K. Cole: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/prairieeyes.bsky.social Website: https://softchaos.games Soft Chaos Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/softchaos.games Games/Tools discussed this episode: Strangers on the ‘Net Crowdfunding Campaign: Website: https://gamefound.com/en/projects/softchaos/strangers-on-net Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:27) - Reintroductions (00:07:30) - D20 for your thoughts? (00:17:34) - Personal preferences to avoid for character creation (00:22:12) - Working in a cooperative and getting art grants (00:36:34) - How did the character creation process go for this game? (00:48:39) - Call to Action (00:56:53) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Just for Kicks by GhostOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/7666 Clip 2: Black Crown by Andrew SantonOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/8359 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back with more lovely actual play friends! On this episode, we're joined by Percy Hornak, Nicholas Orvis, and Ben Ferber of Dungeons + Drama Nerds! Join us and this bevy of dramaturges as we discuss the intersection of stage plays and games, improv, tiered authorship in TTRPGs and more. Make sure to check out Stillfleet Studio's newest game, Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying, coming to Kickstarter Tuesday, October 7th! stillfleet.com/danseks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bask in the divine glow (and probably a few judgmental stares) as we ascend into the celestial tiers of tabletop gaming. Wings, halos, and passive-aggressive deities await. Did you miss out on our earlier, holier episodes? Good news! RPGBOT.net is now uploading archived episodes of the RPGBOT.Podcast to YouTube. That means you can binge our past wisdom, war crimes, and winged lectures while pretending to work or praying for better dice rolls. Subscribe now, and receive one free celestial side-eye from a planetar of your choice. SHOW NOTES Summary: The team cracks open the heavens and explores all things Celestial—those upper-planar beings with immaculate vibes and judgmental glowing eyes. From the serene beauty of devas to the bureaucratic nightmare of Inevitables, this episode dissects how Celestials work in your TTRPGs: their lore, how to use them as plot devices, and what happens when your party tries to seduce them (again). With their signature blend of encyclopedic knowledge and chaotic sarcasm, the RPGBOT crew explores: What even is a Celestial? (Hint: It's not just a cleric who moisturizes.) The pantheon of celestial creatures — from unicorns to couatls to things that make angels look like interns. How to use Celestials in your campaigns as guides, gatekeepers, or judgmental ex-boyfriends from the Upper Planes. Playing Celestial-adjacent characters without becoming the party's shining buzzkill. Why DMs love Celestials as moral speed bumps, divine errand runners, and "plot with wings." Alignments, ethics, and radiant damage—aka, “why your murderhobo has trust issues.” Campaign concepts involving Celestials: The angelic war in heaven, the paladin's divine caller ID, and the fallout from killing something with a name like "Seraph of Eternal Grace." KEY TAKEAWAYS: Celestials aren't just pretty faces with glowing swords—they can be plot-critical entities with vast powers and even vaster egos. They work great as moral foils, quest-givers, or that one NPC who insists on “just talking things out.” Radiant damage is what happens when light therapy goes wrong. Celestials in tabletop games should feel alien, awe-inspiring, and occasionally bureaucratic—like divine HR. If your party sees wings and decides to fight first, you might be the problem. The line between “savior” and “divine stalker” is thinner than an astral thread. Couatls are snakes that glow, fly, read your thoughts, and judge your fashion choices. Not all angels are good, not all demons are evil, and not all players understand subtlety. 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 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
Mike prepares the next session of his Tales of the Valiant Dragon Empire campaign. Visit the Sly Flourish Blog Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Newsletter Subscribe to the Sly Flourish Podcast Support Sly Flourish on Patreon Buy Sly Flourish Books Midgard Worldbook Tales of the Valiant Obsidian for TTRPGs
Todd takes drastic measures to deal with the threat of the Fallen as the Imbued make their last preparations for an assault on Project Deepwater.Content Warning: Thalassophobia; violence; vehicular homicide; car accident; death; gore; discussions of violence; sexual situations; sex; threats; interpersonal tension; arguments; tense emotions; family trauma; smoking; language;CastStoryteller: Rob MuirheadDallas McCoppin: Garrett GabbeyJohn Spencer: Tim DavisSopheia "Pheia" Quinn: Erika WebbNiyati "Nat" Chowdhurani: Rebecca SteigelfestTodd Keating: Lex LopezRecordingRebecca SteigelfestEditingRob MuirheadMusicSadness Room by Denis Goncharov, pixabay.comArtLogo: Rob MuirheadCharacter Art: Jay Steel, BlueSkyKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/pathofnightYouTube: YouTube.com/@pathofnightFacebook: Facebook.com/PathofNightPodcastTwitter: @PathofNightPodBluesky: pathofnight.bsky.socialEmail: pathofnightpodcast@gmail.com
Smallest Salutations and welcome to a very special part 1 of our interview with Wendi Yu, the designer of Here, There, Be Monsters! In this Q&A, we will be delving into the philosophy behind monstrosity, Wendi's specific take on magic, and some of her other works as well. Thank you so much to Wendi for her insightful and thoughtful game and we can't wait for you all to listen to the second part on our Patreon! Check out Wendi below! https://wendiyu.carrd.co/ https://wendiyu.itch.io/ https://ko-fi.com/wendiyu 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! Socials: 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
In this episode of Tabletopped, the gang is back to talk with our boots on the ground reporter, Franco, as we discuss his experience at this year's Gen Con.Winners and losers of Gen Con 2025What new TTRPGs caught Franco's attentionWhat to do if you want to go to a conLINKS!→ Tabletopped's website→ Patreon→ Instagram→ TwitterCheck us out on Patreon! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by Michelle Poulin
Our last episode was the preamble. Last week's article discussed some of what we learned from playing with new people. But, in this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with the newest addition to our gaming group, Elizabeth, to delve deep into what went into running the Call of Cthulhu one-shot, playing with brand new people, and how to build a serious level of immersion into any game you're running… especially horror!0:25 Eben Brooks' “Hey There, Cthulhu.” 2:33 The Keeper of Arcane Lore Herself, Elizabeth!3:40 Hot take: This was the first time Elizabeth ran a game!4:15 The “Seven Knives” Theory to gaming.6:35 Making the players feel like their characters are a real part of the world.10:55 “System, system, system!” 12:30 Running the game that you want to play in.16:25 Spend prep time with what you think is important and what you like to do.22:20 Having the players be both characters AND audience.27:05 The challenges of playing normal people in modern times. 30:40 Placing a “plant” character in your game: pros and cons.35:15 Giving secrets and clues (or Cthulhu Mythos) to your players before the game.38:30 DM Tony had solved the mystery right at the top of the game… but we didn't go with it.41:40 Play to the source material: there can't be a “good” ending in Call of Cthulhu.42:20 Final Thoughts.
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