3RPG Podcast

Description:

While nearly every story has a hero, attempting to define this crucial element can be notoriously difficult. Join ThreeRPG for a spirited discussion on what makes a hero and how to create memorable hero moments in your campaign.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

8:10 - What is a hero? The mono myth vs other structures

15:50 - Antiheroes

18:35 - Protagonist vs. hero vs. villain

27:15 - Do heroes need to be 'good'?

32:45 - The creator, viewer, art connection

40:50 - Recreating favorite hero traits in our campaigns

44:24 - GM: Creating hero moments for all players

54:00 - Player: Claiming a hero moment

1:02:09 - Why we love the heroes we do

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: [email protected]

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Chris, Jay, and Sandra give their top 10 lists of the most overrated and underrated features in RPG for 2025.

00:00 Intro

Overrated:

8:00 - #10: leveling up (Jay), perception checks (Chris), Overly Complicated fantasy names (Sandra)

16:04 - #9: nine alignment system (Chris), Rulebook rigidity (Sandra), established D20 systems (Jay)

20:53 - #8: Over-use of digital battle maps (Sandra), generic monsters (Jay), fun house dungeons (Chris)

26:38 - #7: Random encounter tables (Jay), advantage and disadvantage in 5e (Chris), home brew vs premade trash talk

33:05 - #6: Completely original campaign (Sandra), power fantasy players (Jay), bags of holding (Chris)

37:08 - #5: leveling up (Sandra), money (Jay), potato chips (Chris)

44:22 - #4: Orphan PCs (Chris), over-drinking (Sandra), murder hobos (Jay)

48:50 - #3: Hit points (Chris), needing everyone present to run (Sandra), dark vision (Jay)

52:51 - #2: In-person play (Sandra), GMs (Jay), rolling for damage (Chris)

56:14 - #1: RAW (Jay), complete character backstories (Chris), building for min/max meta vs. the character you want to play (Sandra)

1:02:28 - Dishonorable mentions: D4 die, dark vision, riddles (Chris), minis (Jay)

Underrated:

1:04:35 - #10: Character flaws (Chris) & (Jay), attention to small details and senses (Sandra)

1:06:19 - #9: Accents and acting (Sandra), good notes (Chris), Min/Maxing (Jay)

1:10:58 - #8: Between session player hub (Sandra), low-level play (Chris), props (Jay)

1:16:26 - #7: DIRE - description, intent, roll, explanation (Chris), player narrative control (Jay), character death (Sandra)

1:21:10 - #6: Romance & politics (Jay), tropes & genres (Chris), props, cosplay & ambiance (Sandra)

1:26:19 - #5: Massive boon to wellbeing (Sandra), single-player adventures (Chris), magic (Jay)

1:30:40 - #4: Staying in character (Jay), Body language and performance (Chris), drinking to support your session/decrease social anxiety (Sandra)

1:34:31 - #3: Humor (Chris), character death (Jay), music themes for characters, places, villains (Sandra)

1:37:37 - #2: Bolstering others (Chris), Bolstering with 'yes/and, no/but' (Jay), providing character images (Sandra)

1:41:00 - #1: Even crappy art attempts increase immersion (Sandra), preparedness roll (Jay), breaking the TTRPG system you're using (Chris)

1:48:01 - Honorable mentions: language (Jay), musical themes, profession stat, in medias res, average NPCs encounters, cheat attacks (Chris)

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: [email protected]

Description:

Session Zero is the cornerstone of an immersive campaign, so how do you set your table up for success? In this episode, the ThreeRPG team tackles everything from group cohesion and character creation to creating a safe environment for all of your players.

Content warning - This episode involves discussions on trauma, SA, and gender.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

3:52 - what is session zero?

5:11 - Purpose of session zero - creation, cohesion, rules, short scenario

9:22 - Genre & the 5 prime questions

14:50 - Character sheets

24:48 - Player boundaries, consent, safety tools **

33:15 - Supporting women players and characters **

42:46 - It takes a village - responsibilities around the table

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: [email protected]

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Description:

The ThreeRPG crew discusses the fine line between immersion and boredom through lore balancing. Also in this episode: It's a trap! - designing better traps and 'where blades should be drawn' - crafting memorable locations for combat.

The 6 Ts - threat, trap, timer, treat, terrain, twist

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro - remembering the World of Warcraft ZG plague event

3:30 - Lore balancing

18:53 - It's a trap!

35:06 - Where blades should be drawn - crafting memorable locations for combat

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: [email protected]

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

Description:

Sandra queries resident DM's, Jay and Chris, about the use of animal familiars and how to prevent them from breaking your campaign. Also in this episode: Reskinning magic to enhance lore and mechanics, and 'Going Beyond the Madness' - making barbarians interesting.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

2:35 - Animal familiars

15:54 - Reskinning magic

34:31 - Going beyond the madness - making barbarians interesting

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: [email protected]

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Description:

Novelist and lore writer, Sandra Rosner, joins the ThreeRPG team to discuss the use of soundtracks to elevate your RPG session, player conflict resolution mechanics, and theater of the mind gameplay vs. tactical battle maps.

Good soundtracks and using music in your RPG session

Player conflict resolution mechanics

Theater of the mind vs. tactical battle maps

Timestamps:

00:00 - Sandra Intro

1:15 - Soundtracks

11:26 - Player conflict resolution mechanics

27:10 - Theater of the mind vs. tactical battle maps

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg #theaterofthemind

Description:

Professional DMs Chris and Jay give their impressions on the new D&D handbook,

making dice rolls better with the B.A.I.T system, and methods for getting players into character.

Timestamps:

0:00 - DM impressions of the new 5e D&D players hand book

11:55 - making dice rolls better B.A.I.T. - Bravado (fun), advancement, information, tension

27:09 - methods of getting into character

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

Description:

Seasoned GMs Jay and Chris discuss the differences in their gaming styles and why it works for their tables. Also in this episode: the purpose of hit points and how to make them more meaningful in your campaign.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Gaming styles

12:45 - Hit points

26:55 - Host projects

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg