Metagamers Anonymous

In our 159th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts discusses character motivations and how they intersect to create an effective and immersive narrative experience. They also touch on unusual encounter scenarios, the power of persuasion, and the taming of mighty beasts. . Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Schedule

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In our 158th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the casts discusses proactive vs. reactive roleplaying and the rules of improv and how they can be used to enhance the roleplaying experience. They also talk the latest on TsunamiCon, pull a letter from the mailbag, and review tactics for fine-tuning the pitch for a con game. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, William, Jason, and Richard

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Schedule

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Five Basic Improv Rules (article)

 

In our 157th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, John recounts his experiences at GEN*CON 50. The cast also mulls over some of the challenges involved with Organized Play, discusses some of the new products released this week, and details the D&D updates to the TsunamiCon event schedule. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, John, and Ken

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Schedule

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Tsunami Virtual GameDay September 2017

D&D Survey (WotC)

Starfinder (RPG)

Urban Shadows (RPG)

FATE Toolkits (RPG accessory)

D&D Beyond (RPG digital accessory)

In our 156th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast talks villains. Also, The Dan writes in with some anecdotes, Caroline shares some ideas for a new campaign, and Ryan Nock shares the origin of one of his villains from War of the Burning Sky. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Schedule

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Tsunami Virtual GameDay September 2017

 

In our 155th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses out-of-game solutions for adjusting character behaviors, talks about PC surprises that shift the direction of the game, and examines a myriad of interesting ways to use ghosts in your campaigns. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Schedule

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In our 154th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses tips and approaches to fostering immersive roleplaying in players unaccustomed to the process.. They also discuss their new experiences running FATE, debate the distinction between character- and strory-driven games, and talk a little bit about some new events at TsunamiCon. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, Liz, and Shaun

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Submission

TsunamiCon 2017 Facebook Event Page

FATE Core (RPG)

Robin’s Laws of Good Game Mastering (RPG accessory)

D&D 3.5 Dungeon Masters Guide II (RPG accessory)

Secret Hitler (Board Game)

In the latest episode of our interview series, Erik sits down once again with veteran game designer and friend to the Tsunami community Jim Pinto of Post World Games to discuss his upcoming appearance at TsunamiCon 2017! Along the way, they talk gaming philosophy, anthropology, con experiences, and more!

Metagamers Anonymous is a weekly podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Feel free to post any comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Links from the show:

PROTOCOL: Home (RPG) | TsunamiCon 2017 Event Listing

PROTOCOL: Lady Winter (RPG) | TsunamiCon 2017 Event Listing

PROTOCOL: The Goblin (RPG) | TsunamiCon 2017 Event Listing

PRAXIS: The Black Monk (RPG) | TsunamiCon 2017 Event Listing

THE CARCASS: EXODUS: Medicine Run TsunamiCon 2017 Event Listing

In our 153rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast celebrates a couple of in-house birthdays, application of mini-games in unusual scenarios, character hobbies and oddball interests, and a handful of unrelated tangents. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Submission

TsunamiCon 2017 Facebook Event Page

 

In our 152nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast tackles the practice of writing a new campaign and how to sew in immersive elements for gameplay. They also discuss immersive plot elements, legacy campaigns, and helping a group build a backstory. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, John, Ken, and Brian

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Submission

TsunamiCon 2017 Facebook Event Page

Links from the show:

FATE Core (RPG)

Fiasco (RPG)

Mage: The Ascension (RPG)

Deadlands (RPG)

Freeport (RPG setting)

Pirates of the Spanish Main (RPG)

Risk Legacy (Board Game)

Pandemic Legacy (Board Game)

In our 151st regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, the cast discusses the interpretation of abstract wound and healing systems in tabletop RPGs. They also mull over a recent development in their home game, talk about critical hits and maiming, and finding inspiration in a game that’s getting stale. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material. Join in the fun by posting comments or questions to our forum, or drop us a line at [email protected].

Hosts: Erik, Jonikka, William, and Jason

MetAnon Spring Contest (Iron GM Style)

Challenge: Build a campaign concept or character background pitch containing the following six elements in some way: (A) An Unemployed Clown, (B) The Basement, (C) A Local Pawnshop, (D) A Luchador Mask, (E) Bronze-Dipped Baby Shoes, (F) Convicted of a Crime.

Prize: A Metagamers Anonymous custom wood dice box from Thornwood Designs.

Details: Submissions should be no more than a few paragraphs. Winners will be decided by the consensus of the cast based on whatever criteria we see fit. Entry grants us explicit permission to share your pitch on the podcast and/or on our website. Please remit your entry to [email protected] and include the word “contest” in the subject line.

Links from the show:

TsunamiCon 2017 | Event Submission

TsunamiCon 2017 Facebook Event Page

Aces and Eights (RPG)