Woah, what's this, rosebuds? There's a new human in the garden this week! Who left the gate unlocked? It was probably TJ. Well, lucky for us, our surprise visitor is non-other than our friend Laura Lynn!

This week in the garden, Soren and Caitie sit down with Laura Lynn to pick her brain on multiple topics from character creation and roleplaying tips to other rpg systems and more! So find yourself a spot and sit on it, because we have some learning to do!

Video episodes now available on YouTube ⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠

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Laura Lynn's Content! --

https://www.twitch.tv/durnkindustries

https://open.spotify.com/show/0p2sIfazUqTgdMFVLXL5Cd

Critical Role Mentions:

https://daggerheart.org

https://darringtonpress.com

MCDM and Matt Colville:

https://www.mcdmproductions.com

https://www.youtube.com/@mcolville

https://www.youtube.com/@helloMCDM

Savage Worlds:

https://peginc.com/savage-settings/savage-worlds/

TTRPG Safety Tools:

https://i.4pcdn.org/tg/1583202183294.pdf

Maybe it's a lore dump, or maybe it's alchemy? Whatever it is, it's hoot and a half. This week in the rose garden, Caitie and Soren begin a new series! Join them this week as they break down elements of a popular character in media to build an inspired player character for the table! So come on in, cozy up in the Rose Garden, and help them name this new series!

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No, seriously. Send suggestions. We don't know what to call this thing. Our inbox is wide open.

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Video episodes now available on YouTube ⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠

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Rose's Roleplay Guide

"Lore Olympus" by Rachel Smythe - https://loreolympusbooks.com

Do you ever come up with a silly-wittle-roleplaying-idea, only to have your friend get super jazzed about it and push you into doing it? Well if not, then we are those friends now and this is your push!

This week in the garden, and now, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN VIDEO, Soren and Caitie talk about the importance of other players' voices at the table, having your friends' backs during RP, and how crucial 'yes, and'-ing is to allowing your story and fellow players to blossom. So buckle up, buddercups, we've got a story to tell.

Video episodes now available on YouTube @Chromatic_Roses

https://youtu.be/JnKRJTlVYII

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Cited:

"Lines and veils, and other RPG safety tools, open up tabletop roleplaying for everyone" by Dr. Lotte Reinbold

https://www.dicebreaker.com/categories/roleplaying-game/opinion/lines-and-veils-rpg-safety-tools

Editing TJ: "Yes, I write the copy sometimes and yes the puns in this should have been illegal. What'cha gonna do, tell on me?" :P

Sometimes you're just... built different, ya know? Like, no one else at the table gets it, but your DM does. That's exactly why they're about to drop some sauce on your backstory with a 1 on 1 sesh.

This week, Caitie & Soren spend time revisiting some of their favorite solo sessions, break down exactly why they're so important for players, and how they help progress the story.

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Congratulations! Your Aloof-Mysterious-Bad-Girl Character has evolved into a Deeply-Invested-Mother-Hen! In this weeks episode Soren & Caitie journey into the heart of character evolution. Discover the intricate balance between motivation and aspiration with a sprinkle of intrigue.

So put on your trainers and get ready for some XP, because it's time for character development!

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Editing TJ: "I am offended by Caitie's Roll With It answer. My answer would be wizard."

Everyone likes a good story, so let's make yours a great one! This week Caitie and Soren reveal some of the methods they employ to craft backstories for their characters, and offer some observations, tips, and resources for backstory-crafters new and old! So kick your feet up and stay a while, lets swap some backstories.

Ginny Di's "Backstories don't have to be tragic to be interesting"

The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide by James D'Amato

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CHOO CHOOOOO- Better jump aboard quick, Rosebuds, because the train is heading off! This week, Soren and Caitie spend a whole episode at the character creation station as they engineer a new PC. So grab a ticket and find your seat, its time to blow off some steam.

Check out the Roleplay Reference Guide here!

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Editing TJ: Is this podcast about trains, now? What is this?

If you know, maybe you actually don't? This week Caitie and Soren work through how they take notes, role play, and employ discretion to distinguish between what they know as players that their characters do not.

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Prepare yourself for a low key V&T! In this episode, Soren and Caitie are back to recap some of their big events from this summer and share where they have encountered joy and success in their daily lives. So grab a comfy bervagino and settle in, it's time to vibe! (& thrive!)

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This topic is brought to you by our audience! This week Caitie and Soren interview TJ Hargrove - also husband, also friend, also local DM, and player in our current campaign - for the inside scoop on what it's like to play with his wife at the table.

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Music interlude by Sergei Chetvertnykh