Podcast Episodes

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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months ago

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Learning New Systems

Episode 136

In today's episode we welcome Josh as the new cohost and discuss learning new systems.  What are the challenges with learning new systems?  How shoul…

3 years, 8 months ago

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Combat Length Action Problems

Episode 135

In today's episode I discuss combat length action problems.  What are the problems with combat lengths?  How do you address these problems?  Can you …

3 years, 9 months ago

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Wiped The Party Now What?

Episode 134

In today's episode we discuss what to do when you wipe the party.  Did I have to wipe the party?  Can I save my players in bad situations?  What if m…

3 years, 9 months ago

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The Rule Of Cool

Episode 133

Next Episode will be dropping 11/23

In today's episode we discuss the rule of cool.  What is the rule of cool?  How should I use the rule?  What are t…

3 years, 10 months ago

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11-2 Podcast Update

As you may have guessed my daughter was born since the last podcast dropped.  As a new parent and a first time parent I am getting used to the crazy …

3 years, 10 months ago

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Scary And Terror

Episode 132

In today's episode we discuss scary and terror in games.  What is the difference?  How to I make a game scary?  How to I build terror?  How do I do t…

3 years, 10 months ago

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Bonus Episode: Devil Went Down To Jersey Part 2

Part 2 continues to follow the members of FPI as they continue their investigation into the lead on the Jersey Devil.  The group heads into the Pine …

3 years, 11 months ago

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