Podcast Episodes

HJRP S30E07 | Benefits of Imbalance, GMing for 10 Players, & a TPK Story

◇ Summary: Using “Stars & Wishes” while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@golde…

3 years, 7 months ago

HJRP S30E06 | GMing with “Stars & Wishes”, Playing with Kids, & GM Success Story

◇ Summary: Using “Stars & Wishes” while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@golde…

3 years, 8 months ago

HJRP S30E05 | Too Many Plot Threads, Items as Aspects & D&D’s Marketing

◇ Summary: How to tell if you have the right number of plot threads, Having Items as PC Aspects in Fate, & why D&D has lasted while other systems fa…

3 years, 8 months ago

HJRP S30E04 | Taking Notes during RP, Playing in IPs Correction, & Cheating Player Drama

Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 4

◇ Summary: Players taking notes during intense RP moments, Playing RPGs in existing IPs, …

3 years, 8 months ago

HJRP S30E03 | WOTC buys D&D Beyond, Digital Tools for In-Person Games, & PC Gear Problems

Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 3

◇ Summary: WOTC buys D&D Beyond, Weaselcreature asks about using digital tools at the in…

3 years, 8 months ago

HJRP S30E02 | Getting back to GMing, Play-by-post Games, & PCs you Can’t Control

Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 2 |

◇ Summary: Daniel from Australia asks about getting back in the GM saddle after a break.…

3 years, 9 months ago

HJRP S30E01 | RPGs & Kids, Getting Excited about D&D, Other Shows

◇ Summary: Thomas from Denmark shares his rewarding experiences playing RPGs with kids. Gekko State from Canada is struggling to get excited about ru…

3 years, 9 months ago

HJRP2915 More Immersion, A Blast from the Past & Memories

Eric from New Jersey writes in about immersion.  We revisit Hosier Rob’s very first email. And MRCJ send us some thoughts on his history with Happy J…

3 years, 9 months ago

HJRP2914 Prep for New Settings, L5R Char Ideas, Schooled in Math

In this episode: Andreas from Sweden writes in about preparing for a new setting. Sean from Philly asks about playing a low-status PC in L5R. And Tho…

3 years, 10 months ago

HJRP2913 GM or System Issue, Immersion, Left Turns

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In this Episode: Eric from NJ writes in about a GM/system issue.  Magic Octopus writes in about immersion.  Zed from the UK asks about unexp…

3 years, 10 months ago