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What do we mean when we say rewards beyond loot? Not just money, treasure or magic items. Let’s give a few examples and it’ll be clear.## Non loot rewards (01:24)Some examples:- Land - Titles- Association (part of a
What do we mean when we say rewards beyond loot? Not just money, treasure or magic items. Let’s give a few examples and it’ll be clear.## Non loot rewards (01:24)Some examples:- Land - Titles- Association (part of a
What is an information dump? When a large amount of information is dumped upon the players. Mostly tedious information. Here are some ways to make dumping information more interesting.Show, don’t tell (00:26)This is the most basic and fundame
What is an information dump? When a large amount of information is dumped upon the players. Mostly tedious information.Here are some ways to make dumping information more interesting:## Show, don’t tell (00:26)This is the most basic a
In today's episode we talk about two very different aspects of information management. I have good news and bad news: the bad news is that most game systems have some really iffy bits that somehow managed to get past the playtest phase or ju
In today's episode we talk about two very different aspects of information management. I have good news and bad news: the bad news is that most game systems have some really iffy bits that somehow managed to get past the playtest phase or ju
What makes a player character compelling?# Uri’s take (01:04)What makes a player character compelling?- They don’t snugly fit into a stereotype.We’ve talked about avoiding stereotypes and cliches in the past ([Episode 2 - avo
What makes a player character compelling?# Uri’s take (01:04)What makes a player character compelling?- They don’t snugly fit into a stereotype.We’ve talked about avoiding stereotypes and cliches in the past ([Episode 2 - avo
Both Eran and I have been playing a lot of the video game XCOM lately. Even though it is NOT a roleplaying game. Still, even though it is not a roleplaying game - there is a lot we can learn from it.What is XCOM?-------------A series of co
Both Eran and I have been playing a lot of the video game XCOM lately. Even though it is NOT a roleplaying game. Still, even though it is not a roleplaying game - there is a lot we can learn from it.What is XCOM?-------------A series of co
Disclaimer: this is a comedy episode, any and all advice must be treated as suchWe are joined with our technical dwarf Aviv Icel Manoch!## Aviv Or- How do you handle a monster strike? I had a session once where a young black dragon simp
Disclaimer: this is a comedy episode, any and all advice must be treated as suchWe are joined with our technical dwarf Aviv Icel Manoch!## Aviv Or- How do you handle a monster strike? I had a session once where a young black dragon simp
A quick disclaimer: Eran LOVES running published modules, Uri… no so much.Also, we are talking about published adventures, not published campaigns. There are some differences that we won’t get into.## Picking an adventure (03:57)Use the
A quick disclaimer: Eran LOVES running published modules, Uri… no so much.Also, we are talking about published adventures, not published campaigns. There are some differences that we won’t get into.## Picking an adventure (03:57)Use the
In this episode we will recommend some GM-less games that are fun to play and easy to play around the table as well as online.## Microscope (02:29)A world building game by Ben RobbinsEasy and fun to play even with just two people.[http
In this episode we will recommend some GM-less games that are fun to play and easy to play around the table as well as online.## Microscope (02:29)A world building game by Ben RobbinsEasy and fun to play even with just two people.[http
Today's episode we will be talking about ways that the GM can make their players feel uplifted. ## How Uri uplift his players spirit (01:05):Every once in a while I do an “uplifting session”. That is a session whose entire purpose is to
Today's episode we will be talking about ways that the GM can make their players feel uplifted. ## How Uri uplift his players spirit (01:05):Every once in a while I do an “uplifting session”. That is a session whose entire purpose is to
We got this short and to the point email from Peter:Hello, I'm not saying that my players are not smart, but... How do you make your players feel smart when you're running a game?Good question!Uri’s suggestions (02:46)There is a difference
We got this short and to the point email from Peter:*Hello,**I'm not saying that my players are not smart, but... How do you make your players feel smart when you're running a game?**Thanks for your answers in advance,**Peter*Good
In this episode we will speak of the phenomenon of “GMing Anxiety”.DIsclaimer: We are not therapists or psychologists. So, what we will do in this episode is present some issues that we encountered and how we dealt with it.Remember: Anx
In this episode we will speak of the phenomenon of “GMing Anxiety”.DIsclaimer: We are not therapists or psychologists. So, what we will do in this episode is present some issues that we encountered and how we dealt with it.Remember: Anx
# What is Fishing? (in the context of RPGs and this episode)Taking the good stuff, form or content, and remixing/remodelling or re-whatever to use in your game.# Why fishing from the classics?They’re the classics for a reason.Now we
# What is Fishing? (in the context of RPGs and this episode)Taking the good stuff, form or content, and remixing/remodelling or re-whatever to use in your game.# Why fishing from the classics?They’re the classics for a reason.Now we
A while back we asked our listeners what topics you want us to talk about and **Sivan Kotek** said “can you talk about new non OSR indie games”? Well, Sivan, yes, yes we can.# Kiss Her Before the World Ends (03:23)by **Alice Grizzle**
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