Podcast Episodes

Inspiration VS Insight

Episode 165

In today's episode we discuss inspriation vs insight for your players.  Should I give my players the answer when the character has the knowledge?  Ho…

2 years, 5 months ago

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Learning How To Relax

Episode 164

In today's episode we discuss how to relax as a GM.  Do I always have to be running at 100%?  What do I do when my players go off the rails?  How do …

2 years, 6 months ago

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Building A Better World

Episode 163

In today's episode we discuss how to build a better in game world.  What makes for good world building?  What should I focus on first?  What should I…

2 years, 6 months ago

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Telling A One Shot

Episode 162

In today's episode we discuss how to tell a one shot game.  What makes for a good one shot?  Are ones hots really different?  How much prep do I need…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Telling A Multi Part Mystery

Episode 161

In today's episode we discuss how to tell a multi part mystery.  What is a multi part mystery?  How do you give players clues?  How do you move playe…

2 years, 7 months ago

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How To End A Game

Episode 160

In today's episode we discuss how to end a game.  What makes a good ending to a game?  What should you do to set up a good ending?  Why is a good end…

2 years, 7 months ago

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Promoting New Players

Episode 159

In today's episode we discuss promoting the next generation of players.  Why is it important to bring up a new generation of players?  How do you cat…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Flavor Text

Episode 158

In today's episode we discuss adding flavor text to your games.  What is flavor text?  How should I incorporate it?  When should I use it?  When shou…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Making Effective Encounter Maps

Episode 157

In today's episode we discuss making effective encounter maps.  What is an encounter map?  What makes for good design of one?  How much detail should…

2 years, 8 months ago

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Making Travel Fun

Episode 156

In today's episode we discuss making travel fun in games.  How do I make travel fun?  Should I avoid it all together?  What should I avoid if having …

2 years, 9 months ago

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