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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Mistborn Legacy’s Secret Weapon: Backstories that Change the Game | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:48:23 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! The best thing about Mistborn Legacy is not the time skip, it’s what your first character leaves behind. Kyle and Irving break down how the game turns legacy into a living mechanic, where Era One choices shape the descendants you play 300 years later and can even change what you start with in Era Two.They dig into the six Era 1 legacies and their Era 2 counterparts, showing how each one creates different story moments, mechanical rewards, and roleplaying challenges. Kyle and Irving also explore what makes the system stand out: how player decisions carry forward without needing to optimize for the future, how legacy choices deepen the campaign’s story, and why the final payoff feels rewarding for both GMs and players. Whether you love Mistborn, enjoy RPGs with long-term payoffs, or want ideas for making history matter at your table, this conversation explores how a character’s choices can echo across generations. Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Follow Cosmere in Miniature on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cosmereinminiature Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10 Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames #mistbornrpg | |||
| War for Roshar GM Buyer's Guide | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:43:43 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Dive into the vibrant world of miniatures in this episode as Kyle and Irving welcome the talented Josh from Cosmere in Miniature. We discuss the War for Roshar kickstarter through the lens of an RPG player. We break down the miniatures tier and recommend what to buy if you are a player or a GM. Perfect for tabletop gamers, painting enthusiasts, and Cosmere fans alike, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in now to get a front-row seat to the War for Roshar, GM Edition! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Follow Cosmere in Miniature on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@cosmereinminiature Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10 Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames #mistbornrpg | |||
| Erstwild Part 2 | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:37:37 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week, while Kyle was on vacation Irving was joined by recurring guest Carsen! They dive into the fantasy setting of Plotweaver, Erstwild! They dive into all of the new things Brotherwise has cooking up for us. This episode focuses on the adept paths! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10 Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames #mistbornrpg | |||
| Plotweaver Erstwild New Paths, Origins, and Big Ideas | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:48:29 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week, while Kyle was on vacation Irving was joined by recurring guest Carsen! They dive into the fantasy setting of Plotweaver, Erstwild! They dive into all of the new things Brotherwise has cooking up for us. This episode focuses on the ancestries and heroic paths! Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10 Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames #mistbornrpg | |||
| How Charges Work in the Cosmere RPG | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:05:56 | |
Want a quick explanation of Charges in the Mistborn RPG? Join GM Kyle as he gives a high level overview of Charges! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Socials managed by - Irving (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity) Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10 Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GM: Kyle Cloud background by - Enrique (ELG21) Intro/Outro music is 'A Motivating Story' by - EVGENY (Crab_Audio) #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames #mistbornrpg #stormlightrpg | |||
| Feruchemy Explained in the Mistborn RPG | 04 Oct 2026 | 00:03:18 | |
Want a quick explanation of Feruchemy in the Mistborn RPG? Join GM Kyle as he gives a high level overview of Feruchemy!
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| Feruchemy in the Mistborn RPG | 30 Sep 2026 | 01:20:36 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are following up on allomancy with feruchemy! We deep dive into each of the paths. Hear about the different mechanics and some of our favorites like Zinc and Brass. What builds do you want to see using feruchemy?
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| Mistborn Legacy Writers | 23 Sep 2026 | 01:19:11 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are joined by part of the Mistborn Legacy Writing team! WARNING THERE ARE HEAVY SPOILERS. We hear about the process, early development, designing chapters and adversaries, and NPCs. This is one you don’t want to miss!
Chapters:
00:00 — Introduction and Spoiler Alert 00:50 — Introduction of the Panel and Speakers 02:47 — Origins of the Mistborn Legacy Project and the Writers’ Backgrounds 03:36 — Designing Chapters Based on Book Lore 07:33 — Incorporating Genre Elements and Themes 08:26 — Initial Concepts and Design Decisions for the Adventure 11:20 — Major Timeline Changes and Their Narrative Implications 12:08 — Tools and Resources for GMs 14:10 — The Evolution of Mistborn Legacy 15:42 — Player Engagement and Storytelling 19:47 — The Writers on Outlining and Changes 20:11 — Community Involvement in Development 23:07 — Balancing Narrative and Gameplay 25:50 — Differences Between Early Drafts and Final Versions 26:48 — Final Tips for GMs and Players 32:40 — Designing Adversaries and Key NPCs 38:45 — Favorite NPCs and Memorable Character Moments 44:44 — Working Within the Cosmere Universe and Lore Considerations 51:39 — Challenges of Writing in an Established World Versus Original Settings 57:03 — The Collaborative Process of Writing, Feedback, and Revisions 62:47 — Balancing Lore, Mechanics, and Narrative in Adventure Design 70:07 — Reflections on the Creative Journey and Future Projects
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| Deep Dive into the Mistborn World Guide | 16 Sep 2026 | 01:03:28 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are giving you our deep dive into everything World Guide! We discuss Cosmology, Points of Interest, Adversaries oh my!
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| Allomancy Part 2 | 10 Sep 2026 | 01:02:44 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the rest of the Allomancy Paths!
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| Metalborn and Allomancy in the Mistborn RPG | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the metalborn talents and starting down the path to allomancy!
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| Metalborn! Feruchemy! Worldhopping? | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:17:15 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities Episode 47! Mistborn launch week continues! We are finishing the first impressions of the handbook! We cover the metalborn paths, items, and world hopping?!?
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| Episode 46 Mistborn Handbook Part 1 | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:40:01 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! IT IS TIME! There is Always Another Secret, as Mistborn launches. In this episode, the guys will be discussing the beginning of the Handbook through the Heroic Paths. We will keep the Mistborn content coming, so be on the look out, you never know when a new video might drop.
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| Episode 45 Character Backstories and How to Use Them | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:45:10 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we get back to our series on prepping a campaign. This week we talk about character backstories. They talk about some tips and how to use your players backstories to help them….or cause emotional damage!
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| Episode 44 Gen Con Part 2 | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:36:51 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we hear the guys tales from the tables at GenCon! Hear about Law and Obligation (Spoilers in the Chapters), as little as we can talk about Mistborn, and general GenCon fun! We talk hauls, signings, celebrity spottings, and Kyle gets recognized?!? Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Chapters:
0:00-0:39 Intro 0:40-10:56 Tales from the Table 10:57-19:46 Law and Obligation Spoilers 19:47-24:18 Food Talk 24:19-27:06 Book Signings 27:07-28:16 Kyle Gets Recognized?!? 28:17-36:06 Con Wrap Up
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| Episode 43 GenCon Part 1: The News! | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:40:34 | |
Welcome to the first part of our GenCon coverage! This week we will be breaking down all of the news that Brotherwise and Dragonsteel shared at GenCon! Hear about Mistborn! Shards of Creation! The follow up to Stonewalkers!
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| [PREVIEW] Here is the first part of Kyle & Irving's GenCon Episodes | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:05:00 | |
| Episode 42 JordanCon Compilation | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:14:06 | |
While the guys were at GenCon this past week (it was AWESOME), we figured we would share the rest of the interviews that Kyle did at JordanCon, well most of them. Join us as LitRPG writer Erin Ampersand, Game Writer Sarah Madsen, and Kritter XD join Kyle to talk all things JordanCon.
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| Episode 41 Brotherwise Games AMA | 29 Jul 2026 | 01:19:08 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Storms Above we caught a Legendary! Join us this week as we are joined by not 1, not 2, but 3 members of the Brotherwise Team! Ross Leiser and Meric Moir make their return, but we are also joined by Johnny O’Neal! We have an AMA that we gathered on reddit and discuss the future of the Cosmere RPG and answer some of your burning questions. Enjoy!
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| Episode 40 7 Player Types and how to Prep for Them | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:52:05 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! We are doing a bit of a remix! Kyle & Irving talk about the 7 player types as outlined by Robin’s Laws of Gamemastering. Irving has decided they are more like a horoscope so: Kyle is a Powergamer Sun, Storyteller Rising, Butt-kicker Moon & Irving a Powergamer Sun, Tactician Rising, Method Actor Moon
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| Episode 39 Session Zero Revisited | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:49:48 | |
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! We are doing a bit of a remix! In the first of a series of episodes, Kyle & Irving revisit Session Zero through the lens of more of what Kyle learned running Stonewalkers. They talk about online vs in person, character creation, and more!
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| [PREVIEW] Early Access Comp Opp Episode 39 | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:05:00 | |
Session Zero Revisited | Episode 39 - Complicated Opportunities Needs Review Needs Link Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! We are doing a bit of a remix! In the first of a series of episodes, Kyle & Irving revisit Session Zero through the lens of more of what Kyle learned running Stonewalkers. They talk about online vs in person, character creation, and more! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames | |||
| Episode 38 Encounter Design | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:53:48 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Join us as Irving helps Kyle learn how to read a chart (j/k…kinda). We review how to build encounters and maybe prevent (or encourage a TPK). Join us as we use the handbook to discuss different ways to challenge your party and keep it interesting.
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| Episode 37 Rules Misconceptions | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:14:04 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! This week our GMs are going to focus on some feedback from you! We reached out to see what rules misconceptions you have seen at the table and you all delivered! Irving and Kyle run through everything from Surges, to Initiative, to Reactions! Sit back, relax and watch the rules lawyers in the comments! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 36 Literary Trope | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:03:54 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are joined by Literary Trope! We discuss her history with content creation, some theories, and her Cosmere RPG Group! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Follow Literary Trope here: linktree.com/literarytrope
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| Episode 35 5 Things to Remember Playing a Knights Radiant | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:54:20 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week our regular cast is back to discuss playing a Knight Radiant and our top 5 tips for doing so! If you have any additional tips please comment below! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites
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| Episode 34 Janci Patterson | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:22:46 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we get….another side quest! Kyle was at JordanCon and was able to sit down with the Author Janci Patterson! She goes over how it is to work with Dragonsteel, her novels, and history with TTRPGS. PS: We had to record this at a convention so I cleaned up the audio as much as I could. Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites
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| Episode 33 Karen Ahlstrom | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:22:05 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we get….another side quest! Kyle was at JordanCon and was able to sit down with the Continuity Editor from Dragonsteel: Karen Ahlstrom! She goes over how it is to work with Brotherwise and Dragonsteel on continuity to ensure that we get the wonderful collaboration between the two companies! Plus we hear about the Fused and a misconception about how their powers work! Enjoy! PS: We had to record this outside at a convention so I cleaned up the audio as much as I could. Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites
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| Episode 32 Shawn Banerjee | 27 May 2026 | 01:23:02 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are taking a side quest to JordanCon! Kyle goes solo at JordanCon and does an interview with Shawn Banerjee, one of the founders of the Word Refinery, and a freelancer in the TTRPG industry. We talk about Shawn’s background in the industry, but he is also a player in a Cosmere RPG campaign! Sit back and relax and listen to two ADHDers off their meds! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites
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| [PREVIEW] Karen Ahlstrom | 22 May 2026 | 00:05:00 | |
Enjoy early access to this episode with Karen Ahlstrom | |||
| [PREVIEW] Interview with Janci Patterson | 22 May 2026 | 00:05:00 | |
Enjoy the Early Access to Janci Patterson's Interview! | |||
| Episode 31 Diana of the Rose | 20 May 2026 | 00:51:48 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we have a big change! Irving is on vacation, so Krishna is joining as Co-Host as we interview Diana of the Rose! Diana is a content creator specializing in TTRPG content creation. She gives GM advice, player advice, and discusses her history with TTRPGS. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! Thanks for listening! 0:00-01:40 Intro 01:41-03:39 Gen Con 03:40-09:24 Diana’s Origin Story 09:25-11:42 Diana’s Secret Sauce 11:43-13:52 Big 3 Pieces of Advice for New GMs 13:53-17:24 What Keeps Her Going 17:25-19:28 Help with New Players 19:29-26:48 Dealing with Main Character Syndrome 26:49-31:42 Favorite Things as a Player 31:43-35:43 Kyle sells the Cosmere RPG 35:44-42:18 Other Systems and Borrowing from Them 42:19-46:00 Advice to Avoid Copying Actual Plays 46:01-47:35 Finding Your Voice as a Player 47:36-49:49 Final Pieces of Advice 49:50-51:49 Outro
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| Episode 31 Diana of the Rose | 17 May 2026 | 00:51:49 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we have a big change! Irving is on vacation, so Krishna is joining as Co-Host as we interview Diana of the Rose! Diana is a content creator specializing in TTRPG content creation. She gives GM advice, player advice, and discusses her history with TTRPGS. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! Thanks for listening! 0:00-01:40 Intro 01:41-03:39 Gen Con 03:40-09:24 Diana’s Origin Story 09:25-11:42 Diana’s Secret Sauce 11:43-13:52 Big 3 Pieces of Advice for New GMs 13:53-17:24 What Keeps Her Going 17:25-19:28 Help with New Players 19:29-26:48 Dealing with Main Character Syndrome 26:49-31:42 Favorite Things as a Player 31:43-35:43 Kyle sells the Cosmere RPG 35:44-42:18 Other Systems and Borrowing from Them 42:19-46:00 Advice to Avoid Copying Actual Plays 46:01-47:35 Finding Your Voice as a Player 47:36-49:49 Final Pieces of Advice 49:50-51:49 Outro Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Diana’s Links: https://linktr.ee › dianaoftherose Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving | |||
| Episode 30 Top Lessons Kyle Learned GMing the Cosmere RPG | 13 May 2026 | 00:47:59 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we kind of have a guest? Kyle has just completed his first year of GMing, so Irving is interviewing Kyle! We run through his origin story, some learnings, and tips. Listen in and let us know what you have learned running the Cosmere RPG! Thanks for listening! 0:00-1:23 Intro 1:24-5:20 Origin Story 5:21-7:26 Perception vs. Reality of Prep 7:27-13:13 Letting the Game Breathe 13:14-19:15 Handling Mechanics 19:16-23:17 Overcoming Overprep 23:18-26:37 Prep Tools 26:38-29:15 Pacing 29:16-37:20 Player Feedback and Check Ins 37:21-40:20 The Most Important Step a GM Can Take 40:21-48:00 Patreon Discussion
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| Episode 29 Interview with Lydia Suen | 06 May 2026 | 00:56:47 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! Join us this week as we interview Lydia Suen, the new Lead Designer of the Cosmere RPG. We discuss her journey through the Cosmere RPG, favorite characters, and more Mistborn teases. Lydia takes us through writing and designing since she has been a lead for both. She goes over her favorite Mistborn and Stormlight characters and both of them have some really cool builds! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 28 Our Favorite Builds | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:50:56 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! We have heard you! You want us to talk character builds. Before we move on to build requests however, we figured we should go over our favorite builds. Join us as Irving and Kyle walk you through levels 1-12 of our favorite builds. Let us know your favorite builds in the comments! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Link to our Sheets: Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! We have heard you! You want us to talk character builds. Before we move on to build requests however, we figured we should go over our favorite builds. Join us as Irving and Kyle walk you through levels 1-12 of our favorite builds. Let us know your favorite builds in the comments! Thanks for listening! Link to our sheets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pkvslqa_TecKWpyY87EbrMtWpIGBqvCw?usp=drive_link Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 27 Adapting to Your Players | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:59:47 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are back to another GM advice episode! We discuss how to adjust to the abilities and changes that your players select as they level up. Do you stop them at every turn? Do you just allow them to run roughshod? Is it somewhere in between? Find out this week on Complicated Opportunities! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 26 Michael Paylor Writes Epic Stormlight | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:35:38 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! Join us as we speak with the writer of the Epic Stormlight Game from Dragonsteel Nexus, Michael Paylor! He walks us through his history with TTRPGs and gives advice on writing. We also discuss some of his other Brotherwise projects, including a Mistborn one! Enjoy the convo! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Breaking News! Plotweaver April Newsletter | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:25:57 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! Join us as we do a breaking news segment on the Plotweaver April 2026 newsletter! Alpha Testing! Talent trees! New Heroic Paths?!?!?!? Find out as we break it down! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 25 Home Brew with Ross Leiser | 08 Apr 2026 | 01:20:10 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! Return of the Ross! We welcome back Ross Leiser from Brotherwise games to discuss homebrewing for TTRPGs! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 24 Jillian Schumacher Brotherwise Games | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:45:31 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Joining us this week is the Marketing Director from Brotherwise Games, Jillian Schumacher! We discuss how she came on board the Brotherwise Team, her history with TTRPGs, and her character from the Brotherwise Stonewalkers playthrough. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 23 Breaking News! Mistborn RPG! | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:55:29 | |
Welcome to Complicated Opportunities! We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast to bring you Mistborn RPG breaking news! Jillian rocks and posted a video….with images from the handbook! Irving and Kyle try to read them! Mistborn! Feruchemist! Wayne stuff? Listen to hear how we try to read blurry images! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 22 Surges Tier List | 18 Mar 2026 | 01:05:38 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! We are back with another tier ranking video! Join Irving and Kyle as they tier rank the surges. Which surges are OP? Are there any that make the S Tier cut? Also join us for a longer version of tales from the table! PS: SPOILER: If you are in Kyle’s Stonewalkers group THERE IS A SPOT YOU SHOULD SKIP! From 48 minutes to 50 minutes! Do you agree or disagree? Comment below! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 21 Andrew Fischer | 11 Mar 2026 | 01:06:07 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we have the Mistborn and Stormlight campaign settings, Andrew Fischer! We discuss getting the original call to build the RPG, development of the surges, and overall RPG design with the mastermind himself. Irving also gets to write another chapter in his book about the Plot Die! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 20 Heroic Paths Tier List | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:33:38 | |
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! This week Irving and Kyle try their hands at a tier ranking. Starting off with the heroic paths, our GMs discuss how each path stacks up on its own. Are there any over powered? Are there any that are just right? Is the Warrior the definitive choice (spoiler alert: Maybe?) Find out as Irving and Kyle tier rank the heroic paths! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Interview with Dom Kelly from Demiplane | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:44:12 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are having a guest from Demiplane, Dom Kelley! We discuss the Demiplane character sheets, Dom’s love for the genre (his first RPG was Pathfinder?!?), and his career with Demiplane. We know you love using the character builder and sheets on Demiplane, now hear all about them! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 18 Travel in the Cosmere | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:39:56 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we get back to GM Tips with Travel in the Cosmere RPG. We discuss how to handle travel during sessions of the Cosmere RPG including how to use an endeavor, setting DCs for the endeavor, and what skills might be helpful. We also discuss how conversions and combats can work as well. Also the return of Tales from the Table! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 17 Meric Moir Interview | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we have the Lead Writer of the Mistborn World Guide and the Director of the upcoming RPG….PLOTWEAVER! Meric walks us through how he ended up at Brotherwise, his writing on Stonewalkers, and some upcoming projects. Strap in and listen to this awesome interview! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Episode 16 Deep Dive into Goals and Rewards | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:49:09 | |
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week we are taking a topic we covered, but doing a deeper dive into Goals & Rewards. We take you through how that looks in a campaign, the different levels of rewards, and how to work with your players. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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| Breaking News! Cosmere to Apple TV | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:55:30 | |
We interrupt your regularly scheduled Complicated Opportunities for BREAKING NEWS………The Cosmere has been optioned by Apple TV! Join Kyle, Irving, and CJ, the GM from the Loose Canons, as we discuss our thoughts, how it could help the RPG, and even some fancasting (not much, but some). What are you excited to see adapted? Tell us in the comments! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e
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