Storyteller Conclave

Storyteller Conclave


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Hot Takes
April 24, 2024

This week we polled our discord for their "hot takes" on things in the TTRPG world. This could be anything from system design, acceptance of rules, homebrew, anything at all. And we were delighted by

Table Lingo
April 17, 2024

TTRPGs often have their own lexicon of terms we need to learn to engage with the game, with terms like "THAC0" and "Benny" to describe the mechanics. The in-game world can often have unique terms as w

System Spotlight: Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy
April 10, 2024

Tonight's show is our April System Spotlight, and it is focused on System Spotlight: Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy. This urban fantasy investigative ttrpg trusts your intellect, and has its game

Dessert in Storytelling
April 03, 2024

Not every session needs to be about the plot. Sometimes your characters need to see what makes life worth living, talk to other NPCs, or simply just fool around. This week, Sara and Rob will be addres

Game systems that we would love to see
March 28, 2024

Special Note: This show had some audio issues, the opening is a bit different due to this. We are sorry. - After 5 years of system spotlights, Sara and Rob have seen a ton of different settings and th

Is D&D Hurting the Hobby?
March 20, 2024

A frequent rant of Saras has been about the damage that D&D has done to the gaming community. This week, she officially drags out the soap box and takes a good long deep dive into the full negative i

System Spotlight: Tiny D6 (Tiny Taverns)
March 13, 2024

Do you have 3 six sided dice, some 3x5 notecards, pens, and a bit of time? Well you can not only learn but also play Tiny D6! This week Rob & Sara review this minimalistic rule set that explores many

OSR vs Narrative
March 06, 2024

Ok, we are Storyteller Conclave not roll the dice and consult the charts Anonymous. But why cant we have stories in OSR? What makes dice such an adverse reaction to narrative. This week Rob and Sar

What BDSM teaches us about TTRPGs
February 28, 2024

Its come up more than once when writing shows and its time to bring it to light. Sara and Rob have made more than one reference between BDSM and TTRPGs and how much it can teach. So find a comfy leat

Evolving Relationships
February 21, 2024

Love and Hate are extremes that follow our PCs and NPCs alike. But there are shades of gray, moments of understanding, and possibly even attraction that can infiltrate. Join Rob and Sara as they pen