Taking 20 Podcast

Ever wondered if "chosen ones" and "horny bards" have a place in your RPG campaigns? In episode 255 of Taking 20 Podcast, we dive into the world of RPG clichés—when to use them, when to subvert them, and how they can elevate your game. Plus, I also review the Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide! Join us as we explore familiar tropes and exciting new worlds..  

#pf2e #Pathfinder #Starfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #cliches #tropes

Episode 75 Better Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-75-better-backstories/

Episode 104 3 Bullet NPCs and Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/episode-104-3-bullet-npcs-and-backstories/

Episode 190 - Integrating Character Backstories with Rick Sandidge - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-190-integrating-character-backstories-with-rick-sandidge-of-find-the-path-ventures/

Episode 137 The Gap and Empty History - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-137-lore-series-starfinder-gap-empty-history/

Episode 182 Campaigns Bigger Than the PCs - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-182-campaigns-bigger-than-the-pcs/

The back to basics series takes things back to the fundamental principles of tabletop RPGs.  It’s so easy to get lost in the rules and mechanics of the game and forget these important lessons.  

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #backtobasics

Matthew Colville - Language not Rules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIkwABECfR0

Ep 245 Unruly Players - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-245-unruly-players/ 

Ep 47 Session 0 Guide for DMs  - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-47-comprehensive-session-0-guide-for-dms/ 

Ep 219 Let Players Use New Abilities - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-219-let-players-use-new-abilities/

Have you ever wanted to craft unforgettable recurring villains that will haunt your players' dreams? In this episode I’ll give you some secrets to making your big bads more than just one-dimensional threats and learn how to weave them seamlessly into your campaign for maximum impact.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #villains

PF2e Core pg 66

There’s nothing wrong with the comfortable same old same old.  However, what if you want to become a better DM.  How do you start and what can that progression look like?  Give this episode a listen to find out.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg

Episode 27 - Role vs Roll Playing

Episode 184 - Preparing One Shots

Episode 237 - Short vs Long Campaigns

Conflict is inevitable around the RPG table but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t play the game or that you should shy away from it.  In this episode we talk about how conflict can manifest and what players and GMs can do about it.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #paizo #conflict #dnd #Wotc

Social Emotional Skills at the D&D Table:  https://www.youngdragonslayers.com/d-and-d-video-blog/dnd-social-emotional-skills

Examples of problem players

https://www.cottageofeverything.com/blog/dealing-with-problem-players

Screen Rant - Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford Leave Dungeons and Dragons Design Team - https://screenrant.com/jeremy-crawford-chris-perkins-leaving-dnd-interview/

Not all NPCs are created equal, or at least they shouldn’t be created that way.  There are some NPCs who are simply more important to your campaign?  Which ones and how should you treat them?  Give this episode a listen!

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #npccore #npc #paizo

Paizo NPC Core.  https://paizo.com/products/btq06x2l

Making 2 dimensional characters is easy.  Pick your ability scores, feats, equipment etc. but what if you want or need to make a deeper character to role play?  How do you do it?  In this episode I give your character just a few questions to add depth

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #characterdesign #backstory

Should you let your baby shoot you down in RPG games?  Do you allow pistols and rifles in your world with dragons and gnomes?  If your immediate reaction is no, why?  In this episode I discuss guns in fantasy worlds and offer a brief review of the new Paizo book Guns and Gears Remastered.

Disclosure:  I did receive a PDF copy of the book for free but that never taints my review and I give you an honest take on the quality and value of the book.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #gunsinfantasy #GunsandGears

Guns and Gears Remastered - https://paizo.com/products/btq05498

Combat can quickly turn rote, samey, and dare I say it even boring or dull.  GMs, there are some things you can do to make combat in your game far more interesting and players, I have a couple of tips for you as well.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #combat

Glass Cannon C2E67 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkTVOYbQQ5E

XPLoveCat - How to Make Combat More Interesting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jerYT5xiv-Y

Taking 20 Podcast Ep 160 - https://youtu.be/P1H88UKXa98?si=bToCQK7ejW40VVEP 

Taking 20 Podcast Ep 191 - https://youtu.be/kqBQWhYxs6k?si=y6MlCiUy_OXGx2XP 

There are railroads and there are sandboxes and never the twain shall meet, right?  Not so fast, my friend.  Today Jeremy discusses the two game types and multiple ways to blend them together.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #railroad #sandbox

Game Masters of Exandria Roundtable:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmZSWKPXhZ4

Sandbox vs Railroad:  Which is Better?  https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/blogs/news/sandbox-vs-railroad-which-is-better?srsltid=AfmBOopkIlstCFvZ_Z2HSQu1-oxxkmLXKKzgH5jLgjzjQuX0m5_INiLA