Free RPG Quiz - Find a Good Fit RPG for your Gaming Group:

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There are SO many Tabletop RPGs you can choose from it can be overwhelming which one to pick. But this may be the most important thing you do as a GM. In this episode, Craig Shipman of Third Floor Wars - Tabletop Talk helps Clint hone in on three main considerations when choosing a game to play.

What does a good fit game look like for the GM?

What does a good fit game look like for the Players?

Are there differences between playing in person or online?

Other Helpful Episodes or Podcasts Mentioned:

CTG Episode 16 - Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths During a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, With Robin D. Laws - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/016-keep-your-eye-on-the-ball-how-to-play-to-your-strengths-during-a-tabletop-roleplaying-game-with-robin-d-laws 

CTG Episode 18 - Don’t be Scared of Horror - Why you should give horror TTRPG genre a chance, with Kenneth Hite - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/018-dont-be-scared-of-horror-why-you-should-give-the-horror-ttrpg-genre-a-chance-with-kenneth-hite 

CTG Episode 31 - Master Storytelling Like J.R.R. Tolkien - Lessons from Lord of the Rings with Aaron Airmet - https://claimtogamepodcast.com/episode/031-master-storytelling-like-jrr-tolkien-lessons-from-lord-of-the-rings-with-aaron-airmet

The Final Girls: A Horror Film Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-final-girls-a-horror-film-podcast/id1484614975

Books to Level Up Your Game Master Skills:

Lazy Dungeon Master (Paperback) - https://amzn.to/4hThN7T 

Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master (Paperback) - https://amzn.to/3EW1AQD 

The Ultimate Guide to 5 Room Dungeons (PDF & Softcover) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/303020/the-ultimate-guide-to-5-room-dungeons?affiliate_id=4263376 

Mothership: Warden’s Operations Manual (PDF) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/484223/mothership-warden-s-operations-manual?affiliate_id=4263376 

Honorable Mentions:

Feeding the Monster - Why Horror Has a Hold on Us (Hardback) - https://amzn.to/3Qz3pFF

Tabletop Games Mentioned:

Blades in the Dark (PDF + Softcover) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/170689/blades-in-the-dark?src=hottest_filtered&keyword=Blades%20in%20the%20dark&affiliate_id=4263376 

Shadow Run: Sixth World (PDF) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/460386/shadowrun-sixth-world-core-rulebook-city-edition-berlin?src=newest_recent&affiliate_id=4263376 (Not the Oldman version Craig mentioned )

Ironsworn: Starforged (PDF) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/391653/ironsworn-starforged?affiliate_id=4263376 

Lancer Core Book: First Edition - https://massif-press.itch.io/corebook-pdf?ac=DpvFD5gDjhHDp 

TMNT and Other Strangeness - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palladiumbooks/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-and-other-strangeness

The Terminator RPG (PDF) - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/398327/the-terminator-rpg?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=4263376

Burning Wheel Gold Revised - (Multiple Formats) https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/448187/burning-wheel-gold-revised?affiliate_id=4263376 

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Why does it matter if you remember names when playing Tabletop Games? Clint shares why he believes it CRUCIAL for the long-term health of your game.

🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching

https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching 

🛠️Upcoming Workshops: Greenfield, WI - Board Game Barrister - Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, February 22nd - Click Link below to Register:

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Virtual Tabletops to Consider to Stay Organized:

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Have ever felt Imposter Syndrome when considering running  your very own Tabletop RPG for your friends or family? Imposter Syndrome - a psychological experience where people feel like they are frauds or incompetent, even though they have evidence of their success. If you suffer or have suffered from Imposter Syndrome, this episode may just find the cure.

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In this episode Aaron Airmet of the Lore of the Rings Podcast will help you appreciate JRR Tolkien’s gift as a master storyteller. Together, he and Clint identify what we can learn from Grandpa Tolkien to make our own games epic!

One Ring 2E Quickstart Guide and More!

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French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire is often attributed to coining the phrase, “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.” This Italian proverb reminds us to not overthink when it comes to planning and playing our tabletop games. In this episode, Clint will explore actionable steps to enjoy more by doing less when it comes to playing Tabletop RPGs.

***Save Your Seat! - Milwaukee In-Person Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, January 25th, 2025

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What is the number one problem repeated time and time again in all TTRPG communities? The problem that keeps folks from getting together and playing the games they love. Scheduling. Is there a solution to this number 1 obstacle? In this episode, Clint is determined to find out.

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All Gamemasters start somewhere. Whether starting out playing as a player, or maybe jumping in and running their very own game from the beginning, Gamemasters have an origin story, and evolution. In this episode you will get to hear the origin story of Andy Scheirer, high school math teacher, listener of the CTG, and a newcomer to the hobby of Tabletop RPGs.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Token Stamp 2 - RollAdvantage (Free Token Maker) - Click Here

Foundry - Self-Hosted Virtual Tabletop - Click Here

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Are you the person who is running your very own tabletop RPG? Once you’ve chosen which game you want to run, and found your committed players...how do you go about learning that game well enough to facilitate. In this episode, Clint will cover three different ways to go about this important responsibility. 

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#26 - Have you ever walked into a party early as the first one to arrive? It can feel a little unsettling. Where are all the people? For Tabletop RPG games you need to find people who want to join your party before you can play your game. But where do you find them? This episode will explore tools like meet-up, reddit, discord, FB, and other communities that help you connect with like-minded people and fill your party with people.

Resources mentioned during episode:

• Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!

Games mentioned during episode:

• City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (Hardback) - Click Here

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In this episode, Clint will share his top 3 secrets to the, "Art of the Cool Pitch." It can be tough to get anyone onboard with your idea to try something new, especially a tabletop roleplaying game. Give yourself the best chance by sharing what makes YOUR game irresistible.

Resources mentioned during episode:

• Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!

Items mentioned during episode:

• Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Multiple Formats) - Click Here

Games mentioned during episode:

• Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here

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