At the tavern, we discuss the art of collaborative storytelling with Nick and Alex from the creative duo known as Liminal Artifact. In this episode, we unravel the secrets behind their most recent and wildly successful project, "Inquisitor Kada's Exquisite Corpse." Take a seat by the bar and join us as we explore the intricacies of this writing style, the inspiration behind Liminal Artifact's work, and the thrilling world Nick and Alex have created:For those of you who'd like to check ou...

In this episode of Tavern Talk, I sit down with Linguist, Content Creator, and Professional Dungeon Master, Ethan from Lyres for Hire. We explore a range of topics including how to consistently create novel content for roleplaying games (such as idioms and adventures), how to build confidence as an entrepreneur in the hobby, and developing a following online. For all this and more, check out another exciting episode of Tavern Talk: A Story Forge production. Despite our dropped connections dur...

This one's not to be missed! Our latest podcast episode with Ninetoes82 is packed with valuable insights for players and writers alike!We chat with Tim (Ninetoes82) about the unexpected healing powers of a Hobgoblin Wizard and discover the story behind the name. Plus, we delve into the personal benefits of playing D&D and why it's so important to get stuck in (no, not like that Gelatinous Cube).But that's not all! We discuss the commercial side of D&D and how to turn your passion into...

Welcome, brave adventurers! It's your host, James, and for this month's episode of Tavern Talk, I'm thrilled to announce the return of the one and only Vic, AKA "The Dangerous Dungeon Master."With over 30 years of experience in the world of tabletop roleplaying games, Vic is a true master of the craft and has faced more dragons, trolls, and spells than you can shake a sword at!In this month's episode, we're diving headfirst into the exciting topic of world building! With Vic's experience, tip...

Hold onto your dice, folks! In this month’s episode of the Story Forge Podcast, we are joined by no other than DM Ethan!Together, we discuss the subtle art of using music to take your D&D sessions to the next level, bringing your tales to life with the narrative supporting soundtracks. We also share our top tips and tricks for reducing prep time, so you can spend less time planning and more time doing what you love - playing the game!But wait, there's more! We delve into the intricacies o...

On this month’s episode of the Story Forge Podcast, we discuss the mechanics to creating a well rounded adventure and the exciting new TTRPG system; Tales by Torchlight with Benjamin from Adventures Await Studios!So whether you’re an aspiring adventurer looking to draft your first one-shot or a veteran game designer looking to deepen their knowledge for the industry, this episode is definitely one not to miss!And where can all this juicy loot on the show be found?Benjamin’s Lair:https://www.a...

Vic and I discuss the nuances of running a table, managing problem players and everything in between. I want to thank Vic for being such an engaging co-DM on today's show. A wealth of knowledge and experience all distilled in to one episode! For anyone that wants to know where to find Vic, his YouTube channel is linked below: https://www.youtube.com/@panknight94Story Forge. A marketplace for independent content creators to sell quality content and grow their audience. We’re currently working ...

Recorded prior to the inception of Story Forge, Chris and I discuss how the Rule of Cool can impact your games, for better or worse. A huge thank you to Chris for being such a good sport, hanging on through technical difficulties and eventually getting down to some really interesting topics.We talk about the importance of where rules can be bent and even broken when there is trust at the table. How to earn and build trust that makes for amazing collaborative story telling.Story Forge. A ...