Podcast Episodes

Nostalgia In Games

Episode 172

In today's episode we discuss nostalgia in games.  Why do we use nostalgia in games?  How can this be a helpful thing?  What makes it such a powerful…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Cinematics And Autopilot

Episode 171

In today's episode we discuss using cinematics and autopilot.  How do I use cinematics?  Is there a right time to use autopilot?  How much is too muc…

2 years, 2 months ago

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Streamlining Games

Episode 170

In today's episode we discuss streamlining games.  How do different games streamline their systems?  What can be learned form looking at other games?…

2 years, 3 months ago

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Let's Make A One Shot: Bard To The Bone

In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Bard To The Bone.  We desc…

2 years, 3 months ago

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GM Note Taking

Episode 169

In today's episode Josh talks about taking notes as a GM.  Why should you take notes as a GM?  What are the benefits of note taking?  How does it hel…

2 years, 4 months ago

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How Real Is Too Real

Episode 168

In today's episode we discuss how real is too real in your game.  How much gritty realism should I add to my game?  When should I lean away from the …

2 years, 4 months ago

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Let's Make A One Shot: Assassination At The Opera

In today's episode we do our first in a series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Assassination At The …

2 years, 4 months ago

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Running Your First Game

Episode 167

In today's episode we discuss running your first game.  How do I get started GMing my first game?  What do I need to know in order to run a game?  Wh…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Giving Your Players Life

Episode 166

In today's episode we discuss giving your players life.  How do I guide my players to make good backstories?  How much detail do they need?  How do I…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Promo 2023-2024

The promo for the podcast for end of year 2023 - 2024

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2 years, 5 months ago

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