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- 030: Stop Overthinking - How ‘Good Enough’ Unlocks More TTRPG Fun
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.
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Resources mentioned during episode:
- Episode 29 - The Problem with Scheduling Games - Click Here
- Free Tabletop RPG Quiz - Click Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (Hardback) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (PDF) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (Hardback) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (PDF) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Age of Rebellion (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Edge of Empire (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Force and Destiny (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Ironsworn Starforged - Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Ironsworn: Starforged - (PDF) - Click Here
- Ironsworn - (Hardcover + PDF) - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
18 min - 029: The Problem with Scheduling Games
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.
Resources mentioned during episode:
- The Game Scheduling Checklist - Click Here
- Episode 25 - Top 3 Secrets Art of the Cool Pitch - Click Here
- Reddit Post - The Problem of Scheduling Games - Click Here
- Board Game Area - Click Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- Pathfinder 2E Remaster Core Books (Hardback) - Click Here
- Pathfinder 2E Beginner Box (Roll20 VTT) - Click Here
- Tales of Yawning Portal Hardcover (Includes White Plume Mountain) - Click Here
- Tales of Yawning Portal Roll20 VTT (Includes White Plume Mountain) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Age of Rebellion (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Edge of Empire (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Force and Destiny (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
- Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
- Honey Heist - PDF Version - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
17 min - 028: From Player to Gamemaster - When do you know enough to start your own game? - With Andy Scheirer
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:
- Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!
Token Stamp 2 - RollAdvantage (Free Token Maker) - Click Here
- Roll20 - Free Online Virtual Tabletop - Click Here
Foundry - Self-Hosted Virtual Tabletop - Click Here
- Kobold+ Fight Club - D&D 5E Encounter Builder - Click Here
- Building Gaming Table $150 - (Video) - Click Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- Paizo's Pathfinder 2E (3.12.24 Remaster) - Click Here
- Paizo's Pathfinder 2E Beginners Box - Click Here
- Paizo's Starfinder Beginners Box - Click Here
- Paizo's Starfinder 2E Playtest - Click Here
- Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Age of Rebellion Beginner Game) - Click Here
- Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Edge of the Empire Beginner Game) - Click Here
- Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Force and Destiny) - Click Here
- The One Ring 2E (Hardcover) - Click Here
- The One Ring 2E Starter Set (PDF) - Click Here
- Blades in the Dark (Hardcover + PDF Bundle) - Click Here
- Fate RPG Core System (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Fate RPG Core System Bundle (PDF) - Click Here
- D&D 5E - 2014 Starter Kit with Lost Mines of Phandelver - Click Here
- Lazy Dungeon Master by Mike Shea (Paperback) - Click Here
- Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Mike Shea (Paperback) - Click Here
- Dry Erase Battle Mat - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
44 min - 027: Three Ways for Game Masters to Learn New TTRPGs
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.
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- How It's Played - (YouTube Channel) - PF2E Tutorials - Click Here
- SPI 828 - Is this the Best Learning Tool? Exploring NotebookLM - Click Here
- Archive of Nethys - PF2E, PF1E, and Starfinder 1E - Free Online Resource - Click Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- Power Rangers RPG Core Rules (Hardback) - Click Here
- Power Rangers RPG Core Rules (PDF) - Click Here
- Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
18 min - 026: Where do you find people to play your Tabletop RPG game?
#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!
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- CTG Ep. 25 - Top 3 Secrets to the Art of the Cool Pitch- Get Your Friends Onboard to Play a New Game - Listen Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (Hardback) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (PDF) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (Hardback) - Click Here
- City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (PDF) - Click Here
- Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
12 min - 025: Top 3 Secrets to the Art of the Cool Pitch - Get Your Friends Onboard to Play a New Game
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
- Building A Storybrand - Clarify Your Message So Customer Will Listen (Multiple Formats) - Click Here
Games mentioned during episode:
- Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here
- Call of Cthulhu Starter Set (7E) - Click Here
- Blades in the Dark (Hardcover) - Click Here
- MÖRK Borg RPG (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Brindlewood Bay: A Dark & Cozy Mystery Game (Hardcover) - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
15 min - Bonus: Top 3 Horror Themed Games for the Spookiest Time of the Year
Whether it’s approaching the spookiest time of the year, or you just want a fantastic game to play with your friends to experience the primal emotion of fear…Clint’s got you covered with his top 3 favorite horror themed RPGS of all time.
Resources Mentioned During Episode:
- Listen to Episode - 018: Don't Be Scared of Horror - Why you should give the horror TTRPG genre a chance, with Kenneth Hite
- Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!
Games Mentioned During Episode:
- Ten Candles - Light some candles to tell an engaging story of tragic horror. Your characters will not survive.
- Dread - Use a Jenga set instead of dice to determine the outcome of your character's actions.
- Call of Cthulhu - Cosmic horror with monsters, secrets, and insane cultists. A buffet of horror!
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
3 min - 024: Hard Lesson Learned - Season 1 Finale
In this Season 1 Finale of Claim to Game, Clint opens up about some hard lessons he’s learned, and the future direction of the podcast. Some free samples include: Serving first, Pat Flynn, and being less self-centered.
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Smart Passive Income Podcast - Hosted by Pat Flynn - Click Here
- Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!
Items mentioned during episode:
- Let Go by Pat Flynn (Kindle and Audio) - Click Here
- Superfans by Pat Flynn (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Will it fly? by Pat Flynn (Paperback) - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
14 min - 023: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 7 - Regency Ladies - The Roleplaying Game
“Regency Ladies - The Roleplaying Game,” is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest the RPG. This game IS your chance to live out your wildest pride and prejudice moments. Search for true love, marriage, attend a ball, write a classic novel…you know sophisticated stuff.
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Hardcover) - Click Here
- Pride and Prejudice SparkNotes summary (Paperback) - Click Here
- Pride and Prejudice: A Classic Love Story (Article) - Click Here
Items mentioned during episode:
- Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
- Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
- Honey Heist - PDF Version - Click Here
- Die: The RPG - Print Version - Click Here
- Die: The RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
- Spire: The City Must Fall - Print Version - Click Here
- Spire: The City Must Fall - PDF Version - Click Here
- One Last Job - PDF Version - Click Here
- Heart: The City Beneath - Print Version - Click Here
- Heart: The City Beneath - PDF Version - Click Here
- Eat the Reich - Print Version - Click Here
- Eat the Reich - PDF Version - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Sign-Up for our Newsletter - Click Here
- Jump into our free Discord Server for community - Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
26 min - 022: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 6 - Space Interns
“Space Interns,” is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest the RPG. To boldly go where no man has gone before. Too bad you’ll likely never come back!
Resources mentioned during episode:
- Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here
- "Did Red Shirts REALLY die more often in TOS?" (Article) - Click Here
- Little Hitler Robot Chicken Clip - Click Here
- CTG 016: Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths - Robin D. Laws - Click Here
Items mentioned during episode:
- Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
- Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
- Star Trek - The Original Series DVD Box Sets (Seasons 1, 2, 3) - Click Here
- Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik (Novel) - Click Here
- Honey Heist - PDF Version - Click Here
- Die: The RPG - Print Version - Click Here
- Die: The RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
- Spire: The City Must Fall - Print Version - Click Here
- Spire: The City Must Fall - PDF Version - Click Here
- One Last Job - PDF Version - Click Here
- Heart: The City Beneath - Print Version - Click Here
- Heart: The City Beneath - PDF Version - Click Here
- Eat the Reich - Print Version - Click Here
- Eat the Reich - PDF Version - Click Here
*As an amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Some of these links are affiliate links for other programs but once again, if you choose to purchase through these links, it's no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.
Please Connect with us!
- Visit our Website at www.claimtogamepodcast.com
- Sign-Up for our Newsletter - Click Here
- Jump into our free Discord Server for community - Click Here
- Join us on Patreon for exclusive content access - Click Here
- Send feedback, thoughts, or suggestions to [email protected]
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About Claim to Game
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Welcome to, “Claim to Game.” We help tabletop gamers have a great time with friends to experience amazing stories. It can be overwhelming to start and run great games. Let’s make it easier for you to…
play any game you want, to have fun with your friends. I’m Clint Scheirer, and I’ve helped thousands of students in my career find their way to better themselves, and better their game. With more than 10 years experience coaching, teaching, and developing easy to follow learning plans, I know I can help you to. It’s time for you to make your Claim to Game.