I’m calling this episode impossible because I never expected it to come out. Here I talk with Adam of Force Majeure and Leslie of Heroes/Tales about kickstarters and what gets us to look at other table top RPGs. Things discussed in this episode

300 – The Tales Tale

Jun 1st, 2020 50m 13s

We look back at what has happened in the last 300 episodes and some of the lessons we’ve learned, what is happening on The Hydian Way, and where our hearts will take us. Things discussed in this episode Xphile Brian Casey Spider Robinson Challa

The Mindset Tale

May 25th, 2020 1h 2m

We had two Heroes and two denizen the Force Majeure podcast on to talk about what they put into developing characters for a short and long time, including how far ahead they make it, as well as what extra thoughts that are beyond mechanical go

The Rise of The Republic Tale

May 18th, 2020 54m 17s

We have Kristine and Adam on to talk about the fun to be had with Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic. We go in depth on the new careers and how they can mold your campaigns in new and fun ways. Things discussed in this episode

297 – The Revenge of the Sith Tale

May 10th, 2020 55m 58s

With three others Ben dives into the end of the prequel trilogy and comes up with several ideas and complications for campaigns and settings in some very novel ways. Things discussed in this episode: Darth Maul Hope Punk 1313 Star Wars: Infinit

296 – The Heroic Build Tail

May 4th, 2020 44m 38s

Brandon and Wren come to talk about how their characters were built and grew over the season 2 of the Heroes of the Hydian Way, from taking a universal specialization to start with, to getting almost all 25 talents in the doctor specialization.

295 – The Attack of the Clones Tale

Apr 27th, 2020 48m 56s

With a band of merry co-hosts we look at the middle movie of the prequel trilogy, the highs, the lows, the car theft. We have fun and come up with some interesting ideas for our own tables Things talked about in this episode: Poetry of the skyw

294 – The New Wren Tale

Apr 20th, 2020 42m 33s

Wren joins us to talk about their introduction to the Narrative Dice system, as well as their experiences in joining a podcast. How the dice shapes their outlook and how to choose a character that fits their narrative style. Things talked about

The 30 Yeras In Between Tale

Apr 13th, 2020 47m 20s

Between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens there is a new galaxy for our adventures, we have Kristine on to talk about this era and man of the plot hooks that jump to mind when talking about the shift in the Galaxy Far Far Away. Things di

292 – The Perspective Change Tale

Apr 6th, 2020 45m 5s

We have Kristine on to talk about several of the outlooks that change when moving to a Force and Destiny game in Star Wars RPG, and how that perspective shift colors everything else in the players galaxy. Things talked about in this episode: Ob

291 – The Conflict Tale

Mar 30th, 2020 48m 40s

With a special guest we talk about using conflict in the Force and Destiny system and how it can both help and hurt a campaign idea if it’s not discussed ahead of time. Things talked about in this episode: Force Majeure Glass Dagger Batman Gamb

290 – The Low XP Force Tale

Mar 23rd, 2020 33m 30s

We discuss the ways that starting force powers are deceptively powerful, as well as how to make sure that players at your table are not getting frustrated by starting experiences with a force user. You can find us on TwitterShow updates are @Th

289 – The Prologue Tale

Mar 16th, 2020 40m 49s

This episode has us talking about the tiny adventure before the big adventure so we all can get comfortable with our characters. From pilots to prologues we talk about how to set your own expectations for your games. Things talked about in this

288 – The Reason for Violence Tale

Mar 9th, 2020 46m 32s

We bring Brandon on board as a guest to help talk about encounters and adventures looking to resolve without violence, from how to frame an encounter to ideas to discuss the topic at the start of the campaign. Things discussed in the show: Ente

The Mutant Tail

Mar 2nd, 2020 42m 40s

We decided to use the Expanded Setting Sheet and create our own setting. What came out was an empowering setting filled with fanciful technology of medical heights. With mutations in the world and how the world has been shaped by them. Things d

The Vehicle Encounter Tale

Feb 24th, 2020 40m 54s

We talk about using vehicles in your encounters and what happens when you do finally give the pilot an episode focused around them. From ideas on what others can do, to ways of structuring the encounter. Things we talk about in this episode: Sp

285 – The Expanded Players Guide

Feb 17th, 2020 35m 32s

Our look into the Expanded Players Guide continues with a look into themes, magic, and some of the cool ideas we have about how to bring this to the table. From helping new players learn the system and advancement to the vast fields of story th

284 – The Expanded Players Tale

Feb 10th, 2020 37m 58s

We take a look at the Expanded Players Guide from Fantasy Flight Games and give our thoughts on this new book for Genesys. From the depths of a post apocalyptic future to the high Gothic of old school monsters we talk about how to use this book

283 – The Phantom Menace Tale

Feb 3rd, 2020 39m 59s

We find the tales in The Phantom Menace that we think would be amazing adventures from podracing to the heights of Courscant intrigue. Things we talk about in the episode: Master and Apprentice Queens Shadow Bourne Last Shot Star Wars Racer Sta

282 – The Mandalorian Tale

Jan 27th, 2020 49m 35s

To talk about The Mandalorian we brought on Brandon from Heroes and Chris Ing. We have a fair bit of fun looking at the surface of the show, some of the themes and some of the very generic ways that the galaxy is working in a post Endor time. T

281 – The Follow On Tale

Jan 20th, 2020 40m 57s

Preparing to improvise is one of the trickier things to happen. We talk about some of how players can twist how we change things because how our players act and expect to make a much more engaging story. This episode also contains a crossover f

280 – The Rise of Skywalker Tale Pt 2

Jan 13th, 2020 50m 26s

We’re all back to talk about the force and redemption in the Rise of Skywalker. The ways that it can feel fulfilling to us and the ways that show an understanding. Things talked about in this show: Empire of Dreams Full Metal Alchemist Brotherh

279- The Rise of Skywalker Tale PT 1

Jan 6th, 2020 50m 21s

There was a movie that came out recently that had a crawl and was a Star Wars movie. This is part one of our discussion about the movie, the choices made, and a few thoughts of what we thought would make a more satisfying story. Contributors an

278 – The Specialized Tale

Dec 30th, 2019 39m 10s

A discussion about how to prepare players for a campaign launches us into talking about how you communicate ahead of time about a general topic, what specializations are allowed, and how to adjust player character ideas to what the campaign act

277 – The Return of the Jedi

Dec 23rd, 2019 37m 19s

We look to the first ending of a trilogy in Star Wars, from murder bears to the ending of galactic crime lords we have ideas on where we can put stories that coincide and are inspired by the Return of the Jedi. Things talked about in this episo