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Back to SearchEpisode 105 — Actual Play: Snake Oil’s Last Score
In the last episode, we planned a Wild West adventure and “dungeon.” Now, we force a gang of hapless players through it! Guest players John, Ben, Tob…
3 years, 5 months ago
Episode 104 – Build a Dungeon 2022!
It’s the holidays which means it’s the return of Roll For Topic’s traditional Build-a-Dungeon/Play-a-Dungeon! This episode we design a “dungeon” with…
3 years, 5 months ago
Episode 103 – Design an encumbrance system that even encumbrance haters will want to use
This week Andy and Chris are joined by Toby to talk about encumbrance systems. Listen as they slowly convince themselves that encumbrance isn’t all b…
3 years, 6 months ago
Episode 102 — Using Cellphones Creatively at the Game Table
Andy and Chris recap their Halloween roleplaying experiences before tackling a tricky design challenge: can they come up with an interesting way to u…
3 years, 6 months ago
Episode 101—Design an Adventure Built Around a Performance (with guest GM Alban)
Chris and Andy are joined by guest GM Alban to discuss how you might build an entire adventure around a performance. Is that a performance by the PCs…
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 100 — Looking Back at 100 Episodes
Can you believe we’ve produced 100 episodes? What a wonderful ride it’s been. Join Andy and Chris for a special episode of reflection on the last fou…
3 years, 7 months ago
Episode 99 – Create a Cult that Your Party Would Want to Join
What makes a “good” cult in a game? They also have a few pamphlets for you to read—and if you join them in their study they’d be happy to answer any …
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 98 — Tracking Time and Tension
Chris and Andy brainstorm a tactile system for marking the passage of time or health in an RPG! But not before Chris a ridiculous action movie, and A…
3 years, 8 months ago
Episode 97 – Design a 1 Page RPG with John Corey
John Corey, on loan from The Splatbook, comes on to talk about Vaesen and then helps Chris design a 1 Page RPG.
3 years, 9 months ago
Episode 96 – Roll For Topic Con 2022 Recap -Stars and Wishes
Andy and Chris, with clear eyes and full hearts, chat about their experiences at Roll For Topic Con 2022. They start by using the “Stars and Wishes” …
3 years, 9 months ago