The environment in a story helps set the stage, give flavor, and explain where the players are in the mind's eye. But can it also be an antagonist? How does biting winds, pounding rain, and a rock slide change a story? This week,

Environmental Storytelling can be the difference between a world feeling static, and feeling alive. But what is “Environmental Storytelling”? How does one use it to bring a feeling of life to their world? This week, Rob & Sara discuss what it is,

In light of the holiday, Sara and Rob will be giving thanks and reflecting on “hopeful settings”. This week will cover not only hope and thankful moods but also Sara and Rob’s own reflections on the past 30 episodes of the podcast. -

The pacing of your story can be tricky to do right. It is an important aspect of storytelling, but is difficult to quantify, which makes it likewise difficult to learn. This week, Sara & Rob will delve into the topic of pacing,

This week, our topic comes from our Top Tier Patreon, Nox-in-a-Box! Nox requested that we spend some time talking about our favorite game systems, and what really speaks to us about those systems that gave them a special place in our hearts. Thanks,

Many game systems offer the opportunity to divine the future for both dramatic and mechanical effect. Since Storytellers are rarely granted ACTUAL glimpses of the future, however, this can make for some sticky storytelling situations!

Haunted stories of revenge or greed turned sour could fill libraries. But how do you find a middle ground between slasher and Zom Com? Why, with dread, fear, anticipation and a bit of theatrics! This week Rob and Sara disturb the topic of the darker st...

Stories can be told in so many ways, and each one is unique as the Storyteller. The world-building and rules systems can certainly lend structure and direction to a story, but it’s the genre, style, and theme that truly add the flavor! This week,

We decided to take it back to our discord today. You’ve sent us questions and had some great discussions that we never really got to. So this episode is all about that : questions and discussions. - We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern.

The discussion about world-building continues this week, as we step back into the history of our world. What lore exists? What events shaped its creation? Sara and Rob discuss the broad topics, as well as tips and guidelines for making your maps feel o...