Storytelling styles are as unique and individual as the storytellers themselves! Some of us prefer action-packed combat games, while others prefer sly political manipulation. Some like lighter gatherings with pizza and beer,

Classes and Levels and Dice are almost synonymous with tabletop roleplaying games. This isn’t always the case, though! This week we explore the pros and cons of various gaming systems and the advancement and resolution systems therein.

Gaming groups come and go, life gets in the way, and sometimes this means we have to step away from the game for months or years. Dusting off the books and storytelling again after a hiatus can be intimidating! This week,

As storytellers we run games and focus on plot hooks, compelling story and intriguing scenes. But all of this can feel thrown out the door when someone is missing. It throws off our groove and can get quite frustrating.

We play roleplaying games in countless ways, across all ages, genders, creeds, and cultures. No matter the game being played, though, we are a group of people gathered around a table for common purpose. What rules and etiquette do we observe?

Characters are the gears that make our stories move, and of all characters in our stories, the Player Characters are the most important. A major role of the Storyteller is helping the players create and play interesting and dynamic characters.

Players are a crucial part of our group - without them, we have no game! This episode, we discuss how to find players and form your specific group, what different types of players to expect, and common pitfalls to avoid when inviting 3-5 very diverse i...

It can feel positively daunting to be the Storyteller for the first time, whether this is your first game ever, or you’re a player moving behind the DM screen. Rob and Sara share their advice for new Storytellers, for what game to pick,

We all have dice, paper and pencils right? But what do we need to run a game in the 21st century? What tools do you bring to the table? What makes it easier and when do we stop? Rob and Sara explore the advances in technology that is designed to make o...

Every story needs a good villain! But what IS a villain, exactly? What makes a good villain? What about antiheroes and antagonists? This episode, we explore the ins-and-outs of building the best Big Bad Evil Guy for your game,