Mastering The RPG

James, Eric and Carl talk about how to create a cohesive party in any RPG such as Dungeons and Dragons and Savage Worlds.  They look at how the GM can help and what players can do to help make an effective and narratively interesting group of adventurers. The discussion includes how partnering with other players, sharing backstory, complementing mechanically, and other ideas can lead to success.

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Cool Stuff  

150th Tabletop Tango Episode livestream: https://youtube.com/live/j58YM7-NRbA?feature=share

“Monster Manual” Song:  https://youtu.be/VAxDqAzKY9U

04:55 - Main Topic

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Eric and Carl discuss using small narrative breaks (such as Savage Worlds Interludes) for additional role-playing opportunities for players to explore backstories or share character information between intense parts of an adventure. The information is inspired by Savage Worlds but is applicable to any RPG—including D&D (Dungeons and Dragons).

00:00 - Introduction

01:30 - Cool Stuff

07:35 - Main Topic

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James, Eric, and Carl talk about preparing published RPG adventures for your table. They discuss suggestions on selection, preparing to run the adventures, running and pitfalls, and finally what can players do to ensure the published campaign goes off well.  This information is general and is applicable to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, or any of your favorite RPGs.

00:00 - Introduction

03:40 - Main Topic

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James, Eric, and Carl talk about phenomenon of GM Burnout.  What is the cause, how to identify it is happening, what to do to avoid it… and if it happens, what to do to get the spark back. 

00:00 - Introduction

02:25 - Email

05:00 - Main Topic

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Carl and Eric talk about some upcoming games being kickstarted in 2023 with their thoughts on each. Carl also brings up a challenge he has in his current sci-fi Savage Worlds campaign and chats with Eric about ideas to improve engagement and next steps in the campaign.

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Carl and Eric talk about the challenges and rewards when a player becomes a GM (Gamemaster) or Dungeon Master (DM) in a tabletop RPG.  There are many challenges as they start and the team offers some advice and ideas to make the transition easier.  The advice is valid for any tabletop RPG including Dungeon and Dragons (D&D).

00:00 - Introduction

02:30 - Cool Stuff - The Red Dragon Inn - https://slugfestgames.com/rdifamily/

09:45 - Main Topic

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Carl and James discuss what are and why you might want to use rival adventuring parties in your tabletop RPG game such as Dungeon and Dragons, Savage Worlds, or many others.  They go over the ways they enhance play and some suggestions for a successful game and campaign.

00:00 - Introduction

01:20 - Email

07:05 - Main Topic

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Carl, Eric, and James discuss the challenges and ways to motivate players in your tabletop RPG game such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Savage Worlds, or other systems. They talk about different play styles with GM advice and what Player’s can do to self motivate and help motivate the GM.

00:00 - Introduction

02:45 - Cool Stuff - Kickstarters - 

Legend of Ghost Mountain  - https://peginc.com/legend-of-ghost-mountain-for-savage-worlds-launches-this-thursday/

Oracle Character Generator - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordgames/the-oracle-character-generator-for-fantasy-rpgs

04:40 - Email

09:45 - Main Topic

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The team discusses ideas on driving character growth in a tabletop RPG.  This includes how Gamemasters (GMs) can help players reach their vision and what players can do to make an interesting character arc or journey.  Doesn't matter if it is Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) or another game system, you’ll find ideas like how to shape backstory, drive characters via moral dilemmas, and where game mechanics play. 

00:00 - Introduction

02:40 - Main Topic

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Season Finale!  Carl, Eric, and James talk about cool stuff from the past and their journey as players and game masters (GM) in Dungeon and Dragons (D&D) or other systems. They discuss some of their early mistakes, big lessons learned, and “Aha! moments.

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