3RPG Podcast

GMs and players often put their heart and souls into their campaigns, which can make it hard to move on to new ideas. In this episode the 3RPG hosts explore the reasons why ending beloved elements can lead to better storytelling, and how to do so while keeping the game fun.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

3:55 - The source of 'kill your darlings'

6:13 - Story ownership around the table

8:01 - Creative churn & character grief

13:45 - Collaborative storytelling

17:30 - Not all darlings should be killed

21:57 - 'Sponsor' - Esqulcher

23:38 - The darlings we destroyed

35:45 - Control is also a darling

41:50 - Your best today is your cringe of tomorrow

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Why settle for boring ol'goblins when you could be killing your party with something truly horrifying? Join the 3RPG team as they crack open their favorite monster lore in search of baddies worthy of your intrepid (and tasty) adventuring party.

Comments:

** PNW brown squirrel - https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/species/tamiasciurus-douglasii

** for the 'campaign charades' transcript excerpt, scroll to the bottom of the comments section.

** Please know that our use of 'Akata' refers to a fictional monster found in Pathfinder, and is in no way related to the Yoruba derogatory term of a similar spelling.

** Original story credit: reddit user - nosleep : https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/3iex1h/im_a_search_and_rescue_officer_for_the_us_forest/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

4:30 - Forgotten monsters (and squirrels)

6:10 - Lamashtu (Mesopotamia)

13:40 - Barghest (UK)

16:49 - The Snallygaster / Schneller Geist (US/German)

22:00 - Alpluachra (aka - Chris' Magic Tapeworm)

29:43 - Hilarious breakdown moments from our campaigns

36:26 - Rename common monsters

44:50 - * Akata (Pathfinder/Starfinder)

48:20 - Stairs in the Forest (See link in comments)

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Voice acting isn't required to play a great character, but it can be a lot of fun. In today's episode, learn the tips and tricks to transforming your vocal persona for better immersion and better drama.

Comments:

Because the 'Perfect Strangers' theme is, well, perfect... here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uz29uticRHQ

Taking20 - My Rules for D&D Voices - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQssFItReqk

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

5:47 - Voice acting is never necessary, but fun

8:38 - Easy methods to find voices

14:22 - Building on your 'base 9' voices

22:53 - Accents & avoiding offense

31:03 - "Sponsor": NPCAA

34:25 - Safe techniques & overcoming anxiety

43:15 - Better voicing through better writing

44:59 - 3RPG voice improv

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Description:

Two DMs, two very different worlds. Join the 3RPG hosts as they give a guided tour and explain what keeps their tables full, year after year.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

7:05 - Welcome to Nyestrya (Chris's world)

13:11 - Scariest thing in Chris's world

16:55 - Why visit Nyestrya?

19:37 - 'Sponsor' Barbag

23:18 - Struggle Meals!

29:55 - The Balance of Aksio (Jay's TTRPG)

32:10 - Storytelling in a world of Chaos and Order

34:04 - Magic reimagined

38:16 - A glimpse of Rowan

43:00 - A system built for next-level RP expirences

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History is full of amazing events that can be reimagined for your next campaign, so why the hesitation? In this episode, the 3RPG team tackles the most common reasons why GMs shy away from history, and why you don't need to be a professor to run an outstanding era game.

Comments:

Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff: https://www.kenandrobintalkaboutstuff.com/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

05:45 - 4 types of historic fiction

08:05 - How much does truth matter?

11:46 - Benefits of historic settings

16:52 - How much research and preparation is needed?

23:03 - Don't fear lack of historic knowledge

27:54 - Heightened stakes with real world elements

30:02 - "Sponsor": Superiverse

37:00 - How much research do players need?

43:26 - Historic campaign bucket list

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Grab a drink and cozy up to the fire as 3RPG shares the tales of their favorite (mis)adventures!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

3:58 - Where did you come from, where did you go?

5:58 - Character sheets (Jay)

7:07 - Writing and D&D amalgamation (Sandra)

11:31 - Combo moves (Chris)

14:55 - Ambiance level up (Sandra)

19:10 - All wizards (Jay)

20:33 - Story reveals (Chris)

23:18 - Puritans in a sex shop (Sandra)

26:04 - Death by banana peel (Jay)

27:39 - Oh no, Wights (Chris)

32:00 - Sponsor, no sponsor? No problem! Try Arrivalate!

34:49 - Do you shoot him? (Sandra)

39.14 - Large scale battles (Chris)

42:05 - Character-driven one shot (Jay)

43:40 - In-character humor - Ossameata (Sandra)

46:56 - Time wizard (Jay)

48:33 - GM tears (Chris)

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Labeled 'M' for mature, join the 3RPG hosts as they explore love in TTRPG, and how to (safely) turn up the heat on your next campaign.

Comments:

21:34 - Episode 20: Uppies for Downtime

25:20 - Slaanesh - https://warhammer40k.fandom.com/wiki/Slaanesh

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro - What is love (baby don't hurt me!)

5:01 - History of love

10:30 - Romance in campaigns (should you & getting buy-in)

17:28 - Love vs. romance vs. sex

19:55 - Real life relationships, in session

24:25 - "Sponsor": Divine Intervention

26:30 - Bromances, passions, and obsessions

34:32 - Love in our campaigns

41:20 - Spicier content

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Description: Play or DM long enough and you'll amass a bag of holding's worth of bad decisions. Join the 3RPG team as they spin a cautionary tale of woe and ruin.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

4:20 - Too many NPCs

8:31 - Matching stakes to your table

11:11 - Blanking in the moment

18:13 - Micromanaging

22:16 - Players playing like a GM

26:49 - "Sponsor": B.A.R.D.S Underpants

29:40 - Messing up your lore

34:36 - Overpowered abilities

36:41 - Enemy players

42:45 - Breaking emersion

43:58 - Too much complexity

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Conditionals are for more than just ruining your players' day (or week, or month)! Join the 3RPG team as they explore the deeper narrative effects of inflicting your party with curses, plagues, insanity, and so much more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

4:24 - What are conditionals?

8:34 - The big list of common conditionals

12:57 - Favorite conditions

19:35 - Avoiding 'lose-a-turn' mechanics

22:38 - Novel conditions

28:00 - Sponsor - Pain Waner

31:29 - Making diseases... fun!

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Next level stories need next level methods to keep the narrative fresh and unpredictable. In this episode, the 3RPG crew shares their favorite non-conventional storytelling tips, and also how to avoid the dreaded lore dump.

Comments:

Tanuki Games - Tapestry - https://www.drawyourownadventure.fun/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:38 - What is non-conventional storytelling?

6:44 - Is homebrew rules non-conventional?

7:14 - Realia for better immersion

14:30 - Unusual themes and systems lead to unconventional stories

22:17 - Unconventional player actions

25:18 - Non-linear time

27:19 - Sponsor - The Lore Dump

31:49 - Avoiding lore dumps - cold open

34:58 - Immersion vs. investment - the 5 dumps of Chris

45:40 - Making lore accessible outside of session

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