Storyteller Conclave
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System Spotlight: Mistborn
Based on the best-selling novels by Brandon Sanderson, the Mistborn TTRPG is set in the world of Scadrial. Rob and Sara will be examining this D6 and narrative system to master the primal forces of Al
Storytelling 101 : Populating Your World
Worldbuilding can be a daunting task for any Storyteller, let alone new ones! This week, Sara & Rob aim to demystify the act of breathing life into your world with NPCs and worldbuilding in this month
Overpowered PCs Broke My Game
High stats, powerful magic items, and optimized characters can make challenging a group of D&D players very difficult, even for a seasoned DM. Having a party full of "broken" PCs can be fun for them,
Our Dream Gaming Spaces
We all have had dreams of creating the perfect space for gaming. Oak tables, sunken play screens, custom shelves for books... Critical Role even built it! This week Sara and Rob discuss what their ide
System Spotlight: 7th Sea Second Edition
One of Rob’s favorite games is 7th Sea. When the second edition came out he wasn’t as eager to jump in. This System spot light Rob and Sara will shine a light on 7th Sea Second Edition; its mechanics,
Storytelling 101 : Campaign Flow
For this week’s Storytelling 101, Rob and Sara will be talking about campaign flow. We will discuss how to string together adventures to create a cohesive story campaign, while allowing players agency
The Ship of Theseus
TTRPGs are constantly being updated for newer editions. Often, when an edition falls flat, we say it “doesn’t feel like the same game.” How much can a game system be changed before it’s no longer the
Power Dynamics in gaming with Dr Jason Cox
When we sit down at the table, there is a social power dynamic between the storyteller and the players. But there are much deeper layers to the social dynamics at the table, between players, character
Strolling into Meta
Meta discussions, between players, at the table go well beyond what the characters know. But as a storyteller, should you join in on them? And if so, how much? After all it is a cooperative game and e
System Spotlight : Dune – Adventures in the Imperium
Rob and Sara take you into a far future where fear is the mind killer. The Imperium is a place of deadly duels, feudal politics and mysterious abilities in a universe where a blade can change the fort