Storyteller Conclave
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What We Can Learn from Video Games
Many video games share the title of RPG with their tabletop / pen & paper counterparts. However, video games and TTRPGs differ in significant ways. What can we learn from our digital cousins, though? This week,
Episodic Storytelling
Creating a new story can be daunting, but even more so when you add in all the things you "think" you need. A deep rich world, a cast of NPCs, and a deep meaningful plot that connects with each player on every adventure.
Storytelling 101: Things I wish I knew when I started
When we start out gaming our minds are filled with ideas, plans, and worry. Do I have the right books, dice, maps? Is the group going to show up? And do we have enough soda? But rarely to we take the time later to recall what it was we really needed to...
System Spotlight : WR&M, Dread, and other Rules-Light Systems
In another System Spotlight, Sara & Rob discuss Rules-Light systems, including Warrior Rogue & Mage by Stargazer Games and Dread by The Impossible Dream. WR&M is an amazingly light fantasy game system, and Dread is possibly the best Survival Horror gam...
Tools of the trade: Table top must haves for the RPG player
Regardless of what level of table top gaming you are in, either just a beginner or veteran, there are items you need or really want to pickup. Be it dice, bags, towers, vaults, books, tablets, tables or projectors we all have things we have collected o...
Listener Appreciation show
Tonight is our Listener Appreciation show. We hear all of our listener question on our Discord live chat and give away some fine gifts as a thank you for all of your support and community in this challenging 2020 year. - Listen to us live,
Loot & Rewards
One of the most iconic traditions in tabletop RPGs is getting treasure! But is “treasure” the only reward out there? What other forms of rewards can players & characters earn, and what can you do as a Storyteller if you give too much? This week,
Live Action Role Playing (LARP)
Not all role playing takes place at the table, with dice and paper. Some games are played in live-action, where the players act out the roles of their characters, and elaborate props and costumes are used. Live Action Role Playing (LARP) may differ sig...
System Spotlight : Savage Worlds
Savage Worlds is a heroic game system wrapped in simple but unique rules. Dice, cards, and tokens are all mixed together to create a fun, exciting, and quick to action system. This week Rob & Sara walk you through the in’s and out’s of Pinnacle Enterta...
Encounter Design : Out of Scope
As we close our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara discuss... the rest. Out of scope Encounters! Perhaps your players made a bet and gambling is on the table. Or what seems like a simple stop becomes a battle of the bards.