In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Jonny from Talking XP — a passionate creator, educator, and official Daggerheart GM Pro who’s helping shape how players learn and experience the game.
Jonny brings a thoughtful, table-first approach to GMing, blending strong mechanics knowledge with an emphasis on player agency, tone, and collaborative storytelling. We dive into what it means to run Daggerheart at a high level, how to teach new systems without killing momentum, and the lessons he’s learned from running games in front of an audience.
We also talk about his YouTube channel Talking XP, where he breaks down systems, GM tools, and tabletop theory, as well as his Actual Play series Bitten, which streams Tuesdays at 7 PM — a dark, character-driven story that shows Daggerheart in action.
Whether you’re a GM looking to sharpen your craft, a player curious about Daggerheart, or someone who just loves seeing how great tables are built, this episode is packed with insight, experience, and plenty of table talk.
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