Tabletopped – Details, episodes & analysis

Rio got Nick to sit down and have a long interview about whatever Rio wanted. The rest is history. Tabletopped's birthday tradition of interviewing Nick returns in this episode! We reflect on the year that was and talk about where we hope to go in the next year!

Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.

LINKS!

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!

Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today the gang talk about whether players should be expected to know the rules of the TTRPG they are playing. Should GM's be expected to coach them through their turn? How long should people be given to take their turn?

Join our seasoned panel of GMs—Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade—as we draw from over 50 years of Game Mastering experience to help you navigate the terrors of deep space gaming.

LINKS!

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!

Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Tabletopped, Mac is back to talk board games as we discuss his take on this year's PAX Unplugged convention.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Winners and losers of PAX Unplugged
• What TTRPGs are under development
• Our takes on the state of the board game industry

Join us as we explore:

• Why the game Firetower has been at PAX 3 years in a row
• Discussing the most popular game at PAX: Unpile
• Analyzing the mid tier board game and new trends

LINKS!

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tabletopped's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!

Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Delve once again into the captivating realm of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) with us and unravel the intricate world of maps in games like Dungeons and Dragons. From crafting immersive landscapes to strategic dungeon layouts, we explore the art of map creation, providing valuable insights for both players and game masters. Discover the symbiotic relationship between visual representation and storytelling, and gain practical tips for designing your own TTRPG maps that enhance gameplay and narrative depth. Whether you're a novice adventurer or a seasoned dungeon delver, this episode offers a cartographic journey that is sure to ignite your creativity and enhance your tabletop gaming experience. Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Dive into the captivating world of Baldur's Gate 3 with our latest podcast episode! Join our knowledgeable hosts as they embark on an immersive review of this critically acclaimed role-playing game. From in-depth character creation, comprehensive mechanics, and analysis unraveling the rich narrative tapestry, we leave no stone unturned. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer to the realm, join us for an epic exploration of Baldur's Gate 3.

Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠!

Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Today we are talking about HP and Damage! And since Nick is largely incapable of math, we sent him to math school. While he is gone, we talk about what is the best way to adjudicate health during games. Is it description? Numerical? Find out today! Out wherever you get podcasts!

Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠!

Theme music by ⁠⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Today we talk to Nika Howard about Geekly, and how TTRPGs can help with Mental health. Join us in this great talk with another great creator. Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠! Theme music by ⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Today the Tabletopped crew put their heads together to turn the 2022 action comedy film "Bullet Train" into a playable ttrpg module. How does one turn wacky train/assassin hijinks into a playable game? Find out in today's episode!

Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠!

Theme music by ⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Today we have dived back into the mailbag to answer some questions that have been sent our way over the past few months. We will talk about advice for running your own campaign in an established IP without ruining the original story (in this case Mass Effect) and then we talk about running large table... REALLY large tables.

Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠!

Theme music by ⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠

Today we are sitting down in the shop to discuss crafting homebrewed environmental procedures. These are systems that allow your world to interact with your players in a mechanical way and can be a LOT of fun. Want to spice up a dungeon? Create a mechanic that represents how it is flooding with the tide coming in. Is a fight kinda bland? Make the floor have spikes that come up in random spaces each turn. Listen in to learn more about these fun and easy additions to your game!

Check out Errant!

Say hi to us at ⁠⁠⁠tabletoppedpod.com⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠@tabletopped⁠⁠⁠ on twitter! Also, check us out on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠!

Theme music by ⁠⁠Michelle Poulin⁠