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Let's Make A One Shot: Breaking Bard21 May 202600:36:07

In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Breaking Bard.  We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off.  Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about.

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When Too Much Detail Goes Wrong07 May 202600:51:27

In today's episode we talk about how too much detail goes wrong.  Why is too much detail difficult when telling stories?  How much detail is enough?  How can you avoid putting too much detail into your game?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Making Better Backstories With Plot Hooks29 Jan 202600:45:10

In today's episode we talk about Making Better Backstories With Plot Hooks.  How do you craft backstories with plot hooks?  What benefit does it give to the GM?  How can it make your players more dynamic?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Making The Most Out Of Short Game Sessions13 Apr 202300:36:10

In today's episode we discuss how to make the most of short game sessions.  What length constitues a short game session?  What game types fit best in a short game session?  How do I get my players to feel involved in a short game session?  How do I keep the players focused in a short game session?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Talking About The Critical Role In The Room05 Apr 202300:52:31

In today's episode we discuss the popular live play Critical Role.  What is Critical Role?  What are the benefits of live play?  How does the show help the hobby?  In what ways does the show hurt the hobby?  What can you learn from live plays?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Will AI Steal Your GM Job24 Mar 202300:32:51

In today's episode we discuss if AI will steal your job as a GM.  Am I obsolete?  How can I effectively use AI as a GM?  What are it's limitations?  What are the different applications of AI in gaming?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Extra Episode: When Chat GPT Takes Over Level Up Your Gaming16 Mar 202300:10:25

Josh had a bit of fun this week and gave Chat GPT some prompts about our podcast.  This is the result.  Enjoy this episode this week as next week we'll discuss how you can use a tool like Chat GPT to help build and inspire ideas in your games.

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Helping Players Take Better Notes08 Mar 202300:39:55

In today's episode we discuss getting your players to take better notes.  Why don't your players take notes?  How do I get my players to take notes?  Why should they take notes?  What information should we just give them?  Are there any rewards I can give for taking good notes?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Making Maps01 Mar 202300:36:02

In today's episode we discuss creating maps for your games.  What are the different types of maps?  What makes a good map?  What should you focus on when creating maps?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Monetization In D&D16 Feb 202300:39:04

In today's episode we discuss monetization of D&D.  What is the history of the D&D license?  What is happening with D&D in the future?  Is my current edition of D&D staying unchanged?  What does this mean for the future of playing D&D?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Improving Mysteries08 Feb 202300:44:50

In today's episode we discuss improving mysteries.  What are some different types of mysteries we can tell?  How do I improve on a mystery?  What elements make a great mystery?  What are some good guidelines in telling a mystery?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Food, Music, And Art In Games01 Feb 202300:33:18

In today's episode we discuss food, music, and art in games.  How do I use these elements in game?  What does this do for my game?  How can I tell better stories with these elements?  How can I offer insight to my players with these tools?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Suspending Disbelief26 Jan 202300:43:20

In today's episode we discuss suspending your disbelief in games.  Why should I suspend my disbelief?  What do the players gain?  What does the GM gain?  How can I improve impossible situations to increase enjoyment in the game?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Game Master Sins15 Jan 202601:07:07

In today's episode we talk about Game Master Sins.  What are some of the cardinal sins for game masters?  Why are they so bad for game masters to commit?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Avoiding Accounting And Math19 Jan 202300:37:58

In today's episode we discuss avoiding accounting and math in your games.  What is the purpose of the numbers?  What stuff can you ignore?  Why would you want to avoid the numbers?  When do you need the numbers?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Stealing Ideas From Media11 Jan 202300:32:31

In today's episode we discuss Taking ideas from existing media.  What should I borrow from?  What should I avoid?  What if my players recognize the source?  Does it make sense to adapt ideas?  Are there any concepts that don't work without leaning in?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Building Encounters29 Dec 202200:42:22

In today's episode we discuss building encounters.  What types of encounters are there?  How do I make the encounters meaningful?  What things should I consider in making encounters?  What about the environment?  How do I progress my players through encounters?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Virtual Table Tops21 Dec 202200:45:20

In today's episode we discuss various virtual table tops.  What are the differences between them?  What are the pros and cons?  How do I choose one?  Can I really go wrong with one or the other?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Learning New Systems15 Dec 202200:30:09

In today's episode we welcome Josh as the new cohost and discuss learning new systems.  What are the challenges with learning new systems?  How should I approach learning a new system?  Why would I want to try a new system?  What makes a game successful in any system?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Combat Length Action Problems07 Dec 202200:16:31

In today's episode I discuss combat length action problems.  What are the problems with combat lengths?  How do you address these problems?  Can you fix some other actions in combat to fix the action length problem.  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Wiped The Party Now What?23 Nov 202200:36:51

In today's episode we discuss what to do when you wipe the party.  Did I have to wipe the party?  Can I save my players in bad situations?  What if my players are acting foolish?  Should I fudge rolls?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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The Rule Of Cool09 Nov 202200:29:58

Next Episode will be dropping 11/23

In today's episode we discuss the rule of cool.  What is the rule of cool?  How should I use the rule?  What are the benefits?  What are the downsides?  How to I rain in players trying to abuse it?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.


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11-2 Podcast Update02 Nov 202200:02:04

As you may have guessed my daughter was born since the last podcast dropped.  As a new parent and a first time parent I am getting used to the crazy schedule that is a baby.  I have another episode recorded which I will work on this weekend and have it ready to drop 11-9.  Stay tuned and send us best wishes.  

Also all parts of The Devil Went Down To Jersey are now out on all podcasts.  Please check them out.  Links to the shows that are hosting each part below.

Brad Younie of Carnivore Games

Website: 
https://carnivoregames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-srn4MWXwtAN759FskaX8EL0HuW7PlpMzczjicjnm1XGYjdqXaqbWgPg

Game System:
The Unexplained
https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=298

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theunexplained


HiBRiD_Therory

Podcast:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hibrid-roleplaying-game
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WfvgCvtOyvjsnMvId8Vy8?si=f9f69ff2e2ba4080

Socials
https://twitter.com/hibridrpg

My Personal Link:
https://www.facebook.com/hujraat.johaansen

HiBRiD Game Group
https://www.facebook.com/hibridrpg/


A Fool's Quest

afoolsquest.com


D20 To Curtain

Website:
https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yUDbTlpfjQ4ZgsZMm2S9M
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/d20-to-curtain-podcast-1201801

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/D20toCurtain/
https://twitter.com/d20tocurtain
https://www.instagram.com/d20tocurtain/



The Dungeon Masters Dojo

Website:
https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/

Podcast:
https://thedungeonmastersdojo.podbean.com/

Socials:
https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo
https://www.instagram.com/thedungeonmastersdojo/
https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheDMD

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Scary And Terror19 Oct 202200:38:31

In today's episode we discuss scary and terror in games.  What is the difference?  How to I make a game scary?  How to I build terror?  How do I do this in a one shot?  What if I miss the mark?  Is there only one type of scary or terror?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.


Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest
Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1

Part 2 can be found right here on Level Up Your Gaming

Part 3 can be found on D20 to Curtain
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194?i=1000582883604&fbclid=IwAR0c_YYdkUnx5eZSns8lkVIxD50LBTjb_mY8WyLR3LttTjQSxXCQD6zw5i8

Part 4 will be released 10/24 on HiBRiD_Therory Podcast


Links for all those involved in the project

Brad Younie of Carnivore Games

Website: 
https://carnivoregames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-srn4MWXwtAN759FskaX8EL0HuW7PlpMzczjicjnm1XGYjdqXaqbWgPg

Game System:
The Unexplained
https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=298

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theunexplained


HiBRiD_Therory

Podcast:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hibrid-roleplaying-game
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WfvgCvtOyvjsnMvId8Vy8?si=f9f69ff2e2ba4080

Socials
https://twitter.com/hibridrpg

My Personal Link:
https://www.facebook.com/hujraat.johaansen

HiBRiD Game Group
https://www.facebook.com/hibridrpg/


A Fool's Quest

afoolsquest.com


D20 To Curtain

Website:
https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yUDbTlpfjQ4ZgsZMm2S9M
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/d20-to-curtain-podcast-1201801

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/D20toCurtain/
https://twitter.com/d20tocurtain
https://www.instagram.com/d20tocurtain/



The Dungeon Masters Dojo

Website:
https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/

Podcast:
https://thedungeonmastersdojo.podbean.com/

Socials:
https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo
https://www.instagram.com/thedungeonmastersdojo/
https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheDMD


Our Detials

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Helping GM DJ With His Game08 Jan 202600:48:37

In today's episode we help our friend DJ with his upcoming game.  We use his notes on the game to help him come up with an ending to his upcoming game.  DJ, Josh and I ping pong the ideas around to help craft some ideas for the end of his game he'll be running.

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Bonus Episode: Devil Went Down To Jersey Part 210 Oct 202200:48:05

Part 2 continues to follow the members of FPI as they continue their investigation into the lead on the Jersey Devil.  The group heads into the Pine Barrens to begin their search.  

Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest
Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1

Part 3 will be released on D20 To Curtain


Links for all those involved in the project

Brad Younie of Carnivore Games

Website: 
https://carnivoregames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-srn4MWXwtAN759FskaX8EL0HuW7PlpMzczjicjnm1XGYjdqXaqbWgPg

Game System:
The Unexplained
https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=298

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theunexplained


HiBRiD_Therory

Podcast:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hibrid-roleplaying-game
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WfvgCvtOyvjsnMvId8Vy8?si=f9f69ff2e2ba4080

Socials
https://twitter.com/hibridrpg

My Personal Link:
https://www.facebook.com/hujraat.johaansen

HiBRiD Game Group
https://www.facebook.com/hibridrpg/


A Fool's Quest

afoolsquest.com


D20 To Curtain

Website:
https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yUDbTlpfjQ4ZgsZMm2S9M
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/d20-to-curtain-podcast-1201801

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/D20toCurtain/
https://twitter.com/d20tocurtain
https://www.instagram.com/d20tocurtain/



The Dungeon Masters Dojo

Website:
https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/

Podcast:
https://thedungeonmastersdojo.podbean.com/

Socials:
https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo
https://www.instagram.com/thedungeonmastersdojo/
https://www.facebook.com/TheDungeonMastersDojo

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheDMD



Our Details

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October 2022 Podcast Update06 Oct 202200:03:04

Podcast Update for October.  No Episode this week as I am preparing for the Live Play episode releasing on 10/10.

Podcast will have a missed week sometime here in October as my wife and I welcome our first child into the world.  

We will go to a Bi Weekly Cadence through November and updates will be posted on our Facebook or smaller recordings in November.

Live Play Details

Part 1 released on Monday 10/3 is going to be dropping on A Fools Quest.  
Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1

We will be hosting Part 2 on 10/10

Part 3 will be releasing on 10/17 on D20 To Curtain

Links to all these great shows and Links to Brad's work will be in the show notes



Brad Younie of Carnivore Games

Website: 
https://carnivoregames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-srn4MWXwtAN759FskaX8EL0HuW7PlpMzczjicjnm1XGYjdqXaqbWgPg

Game System:
The Unexplained
https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=298

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theunexplained


HiBRiD_Therory

Podcast:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hibrid-roleplaying-game
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WfvgCvtOyvjsnMvId8Vy8?si=f9f69ff2e2ba4080

Socials
https://twitter.com/hibridrpg

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https://www.facebook.com/hujraat.johaansen

HiBRiD Game Group
https://www.facebook.com/hibridrpg/


A Fool's Quest

afoolsquest.com


D20 To Curtain

Website:
https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yUDbTlpfjQ4ZgsZMm2S9M
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/d20-to-curtain-podcast-1201801

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The Dungeon Masters Dojo

Website:
https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/

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https://thedungeonmastersdojo.podbean.com/

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https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo
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Rewards In Game28 Sep 202200:31:54

In today's episode we discuss rewards in game.  What are the different motivations players have?  What are the different reward types?  How do you know what rewards your players will respond to?  Can rewards be bad if used incorrectly?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Cross Promo Live Play Details

Brad Younie of Carnivore Games

Website: 
https://carnivoregames.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-srn4MWXwtAN759FskaX8EL0HuW7PlpMzczjicjnm1XGYjdqXaqbWgPg

Game System:
The Unexplained
https://carnivoregames.com/?page_id=298

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/theunexplained


HiBRiD_Therory

Podcast:
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/hibrid-roleplaying-game
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WfvgCvtOyvjsnMvId8Vy8?si=f9f69ff2e2ba4080

Socials
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https://www.facebook.com/hujraat.johaansen

HiBRiD Game Group
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A Fool's Quest

afoolsquest.com


D20 To Curtain

Website:
https://d20tocurtain.com/index.html

Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d20-to-curtain-podcast/id1513279194
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yUDbTlpfjQ4ZgsZMm2S9M
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/d20-to-curtain-podcast-1201801

Socials:
https://www.facebook.com/D20toCurtain/
https://twitter.com/d20tocurtain
https://www.instagram.com/d20tocurtain/



The Dungeon Masters Dojo

Website:
https://www.thedungeonmastersdojo.com/

Podcast:
https://thedungeonmastersdojo.podbean.com/

Socials:
https://twitter.com/DungeonDojo
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Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/TheDMD

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Recurring Good Guys21 Sep 202200:36:19

In today's episode we discuss recurring good guys in your game.  What is a recurring good guy?  How should they be used in the game?  What should I avoid?  How do they benefit my players?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Yes And... Improving With Improv14 Sep 202200:43:10

In today's episode we discuss improving your games with improv.  What are some rules I should follow?  How far should I go with improv?  What should I avoid?  Does improv always favor the players?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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A Look At One D&D Playtest Material07 Sep 202201:07:58

In today's episode we take a look at the new playtest material for One D&D.  What's changed in the playtest material?  What is the direction that D&D appears to be heading?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Roundtable Discussion On Combat31 Aug 202200:59:37

In today's episode we have a roundtable discussion on combat.  This episode focuses on perspectives from newer players and more veteran ones. We have 6 people on the episode today with many thoughts being thrown around the table. There are great points made about how to engage players and challenges faced in combat as a whole.  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Gimmicks In Games24 Aug 202200:32:37

In today's episode I discuss using gimmicks in games.  What are gimmicks in games?  Why do some of them work?  What if my gimmicks don't work?  Should you use gimmicks?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Using Lore To Enhance Your Games17 Aug 202200:34:33

In today's episode I discuss using lore to improve your games.  How to I present my lore?  Why is it useful in a game?  How to I create my own lore?  How much detail should I put into my lore?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Choosing The Right System For Your Game10 Aug 202200:37:00

In today's episode we discuss choosing the right system for your game.  What are different systems good at?  Why should I choose one system over another?  Why is it a good idea to choose a system that fits my setting?  Can I adapt my current system to fit any setting?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Bandit Camp Links

Kickstarter landing age: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/banditcamp/wo-ua-hardcover
Bandit Camp homepage: https://banditcamp.io/
WO: Free Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/354307/Wicked-Ones-Free-Edition

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Introducing New Players To Role Playing25 Dec 202500:50:06

In today's episode we talk about Introducing New Players To Role Playing.  What is the best way to introduce new players to role playing.  How should you go about introducing new players to the hobby?  What types of games work best?  What can you do to be most successful in bringing new players into the hobby?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Drive Players To Complete Your Game03 Aug 202200:37:07

In today's episode I discuss how to drive your players to complete your game.  What are my players motivations?  What actions direct them to complete finish the story?  When should I push on my players to have them get to the end of my story?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Bandit Camp Links

Kickstarter landing age: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/banditcamp/wo-ua-hardcover
Bandit Camp homepage: https://banditcamp.io/
WO: Free Edition: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/354307/Wicked-Ones-Free-Edition

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Post Apocalyptic Games20 Jul 202200:34:57

In today's episode we discuss Post Apocalyptic Games.  What types of stories can you tell?  What are the challenges with the setting?  How do I run the game successfully?  What types of players enjoy the setting?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Handling The Death Of A Player13 Jul 202200:34:34

In today's episode we discuss handling the death of a player at the table.  How do I honor my friend or player?  What do we do with his character?  Does the character need to die?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Solving Actual Puzzles06 Jul 202200:52:35

In today's episode we discuss solving actual puzzles in game.  How should I present my puzzle?  What are the benefits of solving the puzzle?  How do I guide my players while dealing with puzzles?  How can I clue them in that a puzzle needs to be solved?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Introduction Of Josh, Lori, And Ken29 Jun 202200:25:24

In today's episode I introduce Josh, Lori, and Ken to the podcast.  Who are they?  What are their credentials?  What are their GMing and Playing styles? I find out the answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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The Players Hierarchy Of Needs22 Jun 202200:31:34

In today's episode I discuss different players needs.  What does a player need?  How can I look at a players need and meet them?  Why are the needs of my players important?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Difficulties With Delays Between Game Sessions06 Jun 202200:28:57

In today's episode I discuss delays between game sessions.  How do we address unforeseen delays?  What are some options we have to handle inconsistent players?  When should you move on to another schedule?  How do I re energize my players when we get back to gaming?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Basing Games On Established Stories01 Jun 202200:35:49

In today's episode we discuss adapting stories from existing stories.  How much source material should I use?  What are successful ways to do this?  What if my players recognize the source material?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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An Introduction Of GM Tom25 May 202200:16:56

In today's episode I introduce GM Tom to the podcast.  Who is GM Tom?  What is his GMing philosophy?  What will GM Tom bring to the conversation?  We answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Setting Goals For Your Game18 May 202200:30:46

In today's episode I talk about setting goals for your game.  What are good goals for your game?  How do you pick goals for your game?  What benefit do you get from setting goals?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Giving Magic A Flare11 Dec 202500:41:07

In today's episode we talk about Giving Magic a Flare.  How can you make magic more meaningful in your game?  What does the added description offer to your game?  How can magical flare improve the narrative experience?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Perception Rolls And Giving Context11 May 202200:36:09

In today's episode I talk about perception rolls and giving context.  Why do we require perception rolls?  What is bad context?  Do we need perception rolls? Is there a problem in giving out answers to your players?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Understanding New Players04 May 202200:33:01

In today's episode I talk about understanding new players.  How do we cater to new players?  What do new players look forward to in gaming?  What can we learn from new players to try and level up our gaming?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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Blind Spots27 Apr 202200:38:00

In today's episode I talk about blind spots.  How do I identify my blind spots?  How do I correct my blind spots?  How can I check my blind spots as a player?  I answer all these questions and more in today's episode.

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