Podcast Episodes

Helping Players Take Better Notes

Episode 146

In today's episode we discuss getting your players to take better notes.  Why don't your players take notes?  How do I get my players to take notes? …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Making Maps

Episode 145

In today's episode we discuss creating maps for your games.  What are the different types of maps?  What makes a good map?  What should you focus on …

3 years, 1 month ago

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Monetization In D&D

Episode 144

In today's episode we discuss monetization of D&D.  What is the history of the D&D license?  What is happening with D&D in the future?  Is my current…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Improving Mysteries

Episode 143

In today's episode we discuss improving mysteries.  What are some different types of mysteries we can tell?  How do I improve on a mystery?  What ele…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Food, Music, And Art In Games

Episode 142

In today's episode we discuss food, music, and art in games.  How do I use these elements in game?  What does this do for my game?  How can I tell be…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Suspending Disbelief

Episode 141

In today's episode we discuss suspending your disbelief in games.  Why should I suspend my disbelief?  What do the players gain?  What does the GM ga…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Avoiding Accounting And Math

Episode 140

In today's episode we discuss avoiding accounting and math in your games.  What is the purpose of the numbers?  What stuff can you ignore?  Why would…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Stealing Ideas From Media

Episode 139

In today's episode we discuss Taking ideas from existing media.  What should I borrow from?  What should I avoid?  What if my players recognize the s…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Building Encounters

Episode 138

In today's episode we discuss building encounters.  What types of encounters are there?  How do I make the encounters meaningful?  What things should…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Virtual Table Tops

Episode 137

In today's episode we discuss various virtual table tops.  What are the differences between them?  What are the pros and cons?  How do I choose one? …

3 years, 3 months ago

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