Tableshop: Talking Shop on Tabletop

Jiggles and Prince (dimplesndice) talk about what it's like to be on either side of the table when streaming TTRPGs.

Most GMs and Storytellers have had experience with Power Gamers. Those individuals who like to game the system to make their characters the best possible they can be, usually to the detriment of the rest of the party. These actions can be taken for various reasons, but they usually result in a lowered amount of enjoyment for everyone else involved. In this episode, we will discuss various reasons for power gaming, various types of power gaming, and how to deal with them both mechanically and narratively.

Join me as I speak with a couple of old hat GMs (More than a decade of doing this) about things they wish they knew, things they could go back and tell themselves, and things they consider their greatest strengths and weaknesses in part two of this two part series.

Join me as I speak with a group of new GMs (all less than a years worth of experience) about things they wish they knew, things they could go back and tell themselves, and things they consider their greatest strengths and weaknesses in part 1 of this two part series.

Which do you prefer? Which allows you to show the vision of your story better? What are the pros and cons of each? This is what we delve into this episode of Tableshop!

Ever wonder how much planning is too much when it comes to a session? We discuss the concepts of planning out everything, versus planning a minimum and just going with the flow!