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This week it’s just Andy and Chris jabbering about how to introduce non-gamers to your game. We talk about such things as: character creation, whether players should have to read the rules cover to cover, and when and how to introduce mechanics into the game. Appendix: The Adventure Zone’s MaxFunCon East Live show where they …

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This week it’s just Andy and Chris jabbering about how to introduce non-gamers to your game. We talk about such things as: character creation, whether players should have to read the rules cover to cover, and when and how to introduce mechanics into the game.

Appendix:

The Adventure Zone’s MaxFunCon East Live show where they run through the “Trial of Teamwork”. Chris ripped off the core idea for a recent session and recommends you do the same. Alexa’s Dungeon Adventure – AI is coming for GM’s too.Star Wars Roleplaying game.Chris did a bad job remembering the raddest board game of the 90s: The Omega Virus.Scum and Villainy, which is a space opera Forged in the Dark game.

Guest GM Al McWilliams joins Andy and Chris to talk about his Damage Dice Kickstarter, and to talk about the question that’s on every GM’s mind: How do you handle doors in dungeons? Episode 22 appendix: The Damage Dice Kickstarter project Gyld, Al’s company that makes cool gaming stuff Orcpub, a character generator for D&D …

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Guest GM Al McWilliams joins Andy and Chris to talk about his Damage Dice Kickstarter, and to talk about the question that’s on every GM’s mind: How do you handle doors in dungeons?

Episode 22 appendix:

The Damage Dice Kickstarter projectGyld, Al’s company that makes cool gaming stuffOrcpub, a character generator for D&D 5eThe Tomb of Annihilation campaign

Audrey, who was on the show back in Episode 13, came back on to talk a bit about how the AADL RPG Fest went and then to help us think about what stuff from other media (videogames, movies, books, etc.) we bring into our tabletop games. Unsurprisingly a LOT of stuff came up in this …

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Audrey, who was on the show back in Episode 13, came back on to talk a bit about how the AADL RPG Fest went and then to help us think about what stuff from other media (videogames, movies, books, etc.) we bring into our tabletop games. Unsurprisingly a LOT of stuff came up in this one:

Episode 21 Appendix

AADL RPG Fest – They’re going to do this again! Gyld’s Damage Dice kickstarterD&D 5eThe Quiet YearNumeneraThe TerrorRedwall by Brian JacquesThe Black Company by Glen CookTrail of Lightning by Rebecca RoanhorseBlades in the DarkThe Fifth Season by N. K. JemisinCulture series by Iain BanksHumblewood – RPG setting that looks heavily inspirited by Redwall“Beyond the Mountains of Madness” Cthulhu campaignFinal FantasyOct. 26th Gallagher’s Gallery Murder Mystery at the AADL

Andy is out sick this week so rather than skipping Chris decided to jump on the mic and blab about whatever struck his fancy for a few minutes, which happened to be running Halloween themed games! It’s only September; however, if you’re planning on doing something for Halloween now is the time to start prepping! …

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Andy is out sick this week so rather than skipping Chris decided to jump on the mic and blab about whatever struck his fancy for a few minutes, which happened to be running Halloween themed games! It’s only September; however, if you’re planning on doing something for Halloween now is the time to start prepping!

We apologize for the short episode and will be back next time with a proper length one with a guest and everything.

Episode 20 Appendix:

The Quiet YearKids on BikesYes, Chris still managed to reference Blades in the Dark.

Gamemastering a roleplaying game at a convention is a much different ball game than running for your home group. Guest GM John Corey returns as we discuss the fine art of running games at conventions! Episode 19 appendix: Ann Arbor District Library RPGFest U-Con Numenera Phoenix Dawn Command …which is different than Phoenix Command Dungeon …

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Gamemastering a roleplaying game at a convention is a much different ball game than running for your home group. Guest GM John Corey returns as we discuss the fine art of running games at conventions!

Episode 19 appendix:

Ann Arbor District Library RPGFest U-ConNumeneraPhoenix Dawn Command…which is different than Phoenix Command Dungeon World The X-cardBlades that are most definitely in the DarkMicroscopeThe Noteboard