Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHJRP S31E09 | Problems with Safety Tools, Creating Awe for PCs, & a Happy Jacks History Lesson
◇ Summary: Curt has issues with Lines and Veils as a safety tool, Steve can’t seem to create moments of awe and wonder for the player characters in h…
3 years, 2 months ago
HJRP S31E08 | Gender Roles in RPGs, Learning to GM, White Whale Systems
◇ Summary: We discuss gender roles in fictional species and societies, including ways to turn them on their head, give universal tips for learning to…
3 years, 2 months ago
HJRP S31E07 | Canon vs. Yes and-ing, Investigation Story Tips, How to Give TTRPG Advice
◇ Summary: Steve in So Cal wants to discuss how to balance world-building canon while still “yes and-ing” players contributions to the world, Thomas …
3 years, 2 months ago
HJRP S31E06 | Mechanics Helping New Players, The One Ring 2e & Being Their Only GM Ever
◇ Summary: We announce our December Indie Designer of the Month, Richard asks about mechanics helping new players, Adam has great advice for running …
3 years, 3 months ago
HJRP S31E05 | Fantasy Creature Science, D&D for 44 Kids, & Safety Tools
◇ Summary: Batman writes in about the science behind evil fantasy creatures, Curt from Alaska asks about running TTRPGs for a group of 44 kids, and J…
3 years, 3 months ago
HJRP S31E04 | Streaming TTRPG Tips, Academic take on One-Shots, & The One Ring RPG
◇ Summary: Kettle from Germany asks for tips and tricks for streaming games, Steffi from Scotland offers an academically inspired way to pace one-sho…
3 years, 3 months ago
HJRP S31E03 | Changing D&D Campaign to High Fantasy, 10 Candles Con Game Success Story, & Post Con Recap Blues
◇ Summary: We announce our Indie Designer of the Month for November, Mike is running a low fantasy D&D campaign and wants to transition it to high fa…
3 years, 4 months ago
HJRP S31E02 | GM Planning Styles, Con Game Tone, & Complaint about a Past Show
◇ Summary: Array asks about GMing planning styles and “writing style alignment,” Steve in SoCal asks about the tone of convention games, and Patrick …
3 years, 4 months ago
HJRP S31E01 | A First TPK, Disorganized LARP, & Problematic Powers
◇ Summary: Batman, yes BATMAN… ok maybe not real Batman, writes in about his first TPK ever, JoLene writes in with a LARP horror story and talks abou…
3 years, 4 months ago
HJRP S30E25 | Inclusive and Exclusive Games, Campaign Currency, & Writing Advice
◇ Summary: Shawn asks about games that are designed with inclusive or specifically exclusive concepts about PCs, Rob wants to talk game currency and …
3 years, 5 months ago