Podcast Episodes

Yes And... Improving With Improv

Episode 129

In today's episode we discuss improving your games with improv.  What are some rules I should follow?  How far should I go with improv?  What should …

3 years, 6 months ago

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A Look At One D&D Playtest Material

Episode 128

In today's episode we take a look at the new playtest material for One D&D.  What's changed in the playtest material?  What is the direction that D&D…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Roundtable Discussion On Combat

Episode 127

In today's episode we have a roundtable discussion on combat.  This episode focuses on perspectives from newer players and more veteran ones. We have…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Gimmicks In Games

Episode 126

In today's episode I discuss using gimmicks in games.  What are gimmicks in games?  Why do some of them work?  What if my gimmicks don't work?  Shoul…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Using Lore To Enhance Your Games

Episode 125

In today's episode I discuss using lore to improve your games.  How to I present my lore?  Why is it useful in a game?  How to I create my own lore? …

3 years, 7 months ago

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Choosing The Right System For Your Game

Episode 124

In today's episode we discuss choosing the right system for your game.  What are different systems good at?  Why should I choose one system over anot…

3 years, 7 months ago

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Drive Players To Complete Your Game

Episode 123

In today's episode I discuss how to drive your players to complete your game.  What are my players motivations?  What actions direct them to complete…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Post Apocalyptic Games

Episode 122

In today's episode we discuss Post Apocalyptic Games.  What types of stories can you tell?  What are the challenges with the setting?  How do I run t…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Handling The Death Of A Player

Episode 121

In today's episode we discuss handling the death of a player at the table.  How do I honor my friend or player?  What do we do with his character?  D…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Solving Actual Puzzles

Episode 120

In today's episode we discuss solving actual puzzles in game.  How should I present my puzzle?  What are the benefits of solving the puzzle?  How do …

3 years, 9 months ago

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