Metagamers Anonymous

Metagamers Anonymous


Latest Episodes

MetAnon Ep279 – The Power to Choose
July 27, 2022

In our 279th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss the power of meaningful choices in the narrative of the game. We also talk TsunamiCon and some recent events in our own games. Metagame

MetAnon Ep278 – Time for Some Smooth Jazz
July 13, 2022

In our 278th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss metagaming as party shorthand. We also talk about the environment as an enemy in the game, punishing PCs for avoiding dangerous situati

MetAnon Ep277 – Anthropomorphization and Other Ridiculously Long Words
June 30, 2022

In our 277th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we visit a grab bag of tangential topics while visiting friends in Wichita. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying ga

MetAnon Ep276 – Back to the Table!
June 13, 2022

In our 276th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we revisit the details of our successful first live GameDay since the pandemic. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplayin

MetAnon Ep275 – A Bit o’ Spice
May 20, 2022

In our 275th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about upcoming events, new games were checking out, and some of the challenges of transitioning between online and at-the-table. Metagame

MetAnon Ep274 – Unreliable Narrators
April 20, 2022

In our 274th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about unreliable narrators and provide tips on using them effectively. We also make a very special TsunamiCon announcement! Metagamers Ano

MetAnon Ep273 – Close to the Edge
March 25, 2022

In our 273rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about dynamic uses for magic and system limitations that douse creativity. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop rolepla

MetAnon Ep272 – Legacies
February 25, 2022

In our 272nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about legacies in the game world as character rewards and player goals. We also touch on using overpowered enemies for encounters that are

MetAnon Ep271 – If I Had a Hammer
February 02, 2022

In our 271st regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about building character identity and approach to meeting challenges entirely around a PC’s talents. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast ded

MetAnon Ep270 – Back to the Grind
January 12, 2022

In our 270th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we examine the struggle of breathing life into the grind of adventure games. We also talk about recent games, gaming with kids, and trying new thi