Metagamers Anonymous

Metagamers Anonymous


Latest Episodes

MetAnon Ep158 – All in the Reflexes
September 04, 2017

In our 158th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts discusses proactive vs. reactive roleplaying and the rules of improv and how they can be used to enhance the roleplaying experience. They also talk the latest on TsunamiCon,

MetAnon Ep157 – The Big 5-0
August 28, 2017

In our 157th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, John recounts his experiences at GEN*CON 50. The cast also mulls over some of the challenges involved with Organized Play, discusses some of the new products released this week,

MetAnon Ep156 – Because Good Is Dumb
August 24, 2017

In our 156th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks villains. Also, The Dan writes in with some anecdotes, Caroline shares some ideas for a new campaign, and Ryan Nock shares the origin of one of his villains from War of the Burning Sk...

MetAnon Ep155 – Ganked at the Finnish Line
August 15, 2017

In our 155th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses out-of-game solutions for adjusting character behaviors, talks about PC surprises that shift the direction of the game, and examines a myriad of interesting ways to use ghosts in ...

MetAnon Ep154 – Foster’s Home for Imaginary Roleplayers
August 01, 2017

In our 154th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses tips and approaches to fostering immersive roleplaying in players unaccustomed to the process.. They also discuss their new experiences running FATE,

MetAnon Int28 – Jim Pinto / TsunamiCon 2017
July 18, 2017

In the latest episode of our interview series, Erik sits down once again with veteran game designer and friend to the Tsunami community Jim Pinto of Post World Games to discuss his upcoming appearance at TsunamiCon 2017! Along the way,

MetAnon Ep153 – Jonikka’s Birthday!
June 27, 2017

In our 153rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast celebrates a couple of in-house birthdays, application of mini-games in unusual scenarios, character hobbies and oddball interests, and a handful of unrelated tangents.

MetAnon Ep152 – New Beginnings
June 21, 2017

In our 152nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast tackles the practice of writing a new campaign and how to sew in immersive elements for gameplay. They also discuss immersive plot elements, legacy campaigns,

MetAnon Ep151 – It’s Only a Flesh Wound
June 05, 2017

In our 151st regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the interpretation of abstract wound and healing systems in tabletop RPGs. They also mull over a recent development in their home game, talk about critical hits and maiming,

MetAnon Ep150 – The Shaun Duncan School of Talking Good and Doing Other Things Good, Too
May 22, 2017

In our 150th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the original B-Team reconvenes to discuss their recent experiences with Fate Core, read a couple of listener emails, talk about the con, and generally catch up a little bit.