In an exercise in futility, Brett decides to put the screws to Sean in order to help(?) him figure out what he’s going to run for his next rpg. Announcements Evercon – Submissions and Pre-Reg Open! #GamerVsHarvey  – GBS was able to donate $383, and help from friends tallied up at $895!! Random Encounter Feedback...

The rpg you’re running is starting to get stale. Maybe it’s the same ole tropes, story and routine. Brought on by a conversation Brett had with Tom Flanigan from Knights of the Night and Streets of Avalon, we talk about some things to consider to re-energize your role-playing game. Announcements Evercon – Submissions and Pre-Reg Open! Avalon and Encoded...

Forrest Aguirre brought this topic to our attention via Twitter.  What are the differences between Writing and Running an RPG adventure? So, we brought Forrest onto the show to help Sean and I talk through this. Announcements Event registration for Gamehole Con opens Sept 2nd Evercon – Submissions and Pre-Reg Open! Avalon and Encoded –...

For some reason, arms and armor never seem to get “used up” or replaced, unless it’s to get better stuff that we found in a dragon’s horde, pulled off an NPC, or upgraded from the store. Why is that? Is there any reason why we’d want to deal with the bookkeeping for such things? Announcements...

‘Point buy’ may not be the right words. We talk about buffing a player’s character beyond what is a standard starting point. This works out better in a point-based character progression than a level based one. We’re curious of what you think after hearing this episode. Announcements Event registration for Gamehole Con opens Sept 2nd...

We all make mistakes in our rpg’s and Brett is not immune. He comes to the table and confronts those mishaps in hopes of becoming a better game master. Meanwhile, Sean lends an open ear and helps console the fragile Brett. Announcements Event registration for Gamehole Con opened – shit is getting real! Evercon –...

How to make a character in a game with no classes.  I think this merits a discussion as players new to this style of game often have difficulties forming a concept. Thanks to Tony Baker for the topic. Announcements Sean was at Geekcon in MSN Event registration for Gamehole Con opens Sept 2nd Avalon and...

Gaming with the feels, aka emotional bleed. There are times when the story is deep and rich, the interactions with NPC’s is turned up to eleven and we become immersed in play. Emotions will heighten and inevitably impact the game and the players. We banter about the feels that come with rpg gaming. Announcements Sean...

No new episode this week?!! Gasp! Well, let me explain while also extend a thank you to all of you. After a brief explanation we’ll be rewinding it back to September 17th, 2014.

No new episode this week?!! Gasp! Well, let me explain while also extend a thank you to all of you. After a brief explanation we’ll be rewinding it back to September 17th, 2014.