Talking is a Free Action

By Owen Batista and Marvin Edwards

We're a show focused on running TTRPGs. If you have questions how to DM, we have you covered. We cover mostly 5e D&D and have frequent guests!... more

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The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.

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August 07, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.19 - Government Management Planet Sim
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Marvin and Owen take a stroll down memory lane discussing various experiences they had throughout playing the various Star Wars Sagas Edition campaigns, as well as chat a bit about what good horror campaigns look like.

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1h 3min
July 31, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.18 - Five Seconds of Seriousness
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Marvin and Owen are joined by special guest Wally of the youtube channel Wally DM!
During the show we chat about his youtube channel, puzzles, and about the pressures of being a content creator.

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Catch more of our guest on Youtube or Twitter:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WallyDM
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wallyd2
Journal of Puzzle Encounters by Wally DM: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/317084/Wally-DMs-Journal-of-Puzzle-Encounters
Room of the Prismatic Owl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfv9Bn9k3wQ
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1h 34min
July 24, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.17 - Filthy Combat Junkie
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week we welcome special guest Simon onto the show and have a discussion about DMing philosophy, 4th edition, encouraging creativity, and much more.

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1h 32min
July 17, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.16 - We Call that Collusion
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!
This week, Marvin and Owen brew up a unique way to run a session zero taking inspiration from Magic the Gathering limited.

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For those who want the breakdown, here's the pool we came up with:
Each player gets 3 packs of 13.
Total card pool is:

Pool contents: (312)

Stats (101)
18, 17, 16 - 1x for each stat +1x wildcard for each value (21 cards)
15,14 - 2x for each stat + 2x wildcard for each value (28 cards)
13 - 2x for each stat + 4x wildcard (16 cards)
7+1d6 - 18x wildcard (18 cards)
6+1d4 - 18x wildcard (18 cards)

Classes (96)
7 subclasses for each of the base classes Except Artificer (84)
12 x Wildcard - 1 for each class (12)

Backgrounds (35)
35 assorted backgrounds
Races (42)
42 assorted Races with sub-race specified. Can duplicate some.
Bonus Feat (4)
4x Bonus Feat card
Spells (8)
1x +1 spell to spell list for each of the schools of magic.
Magic Items (4)
4x uncommon magic items - specify which item on the card.
Extra Gold (6)
4x 2x starting gold
2x 3x starting gold

Hit Die (16)
4x Max Roll on hit die
12x Average Roll on hit die

Randomize and sort into facedown packs of 13. Each player gets 3 packs.
Arrange the parties in alternating seats, then have everyone open their first pack. Each player selects 1 card and sets it aside facedown, then passes the remaining contents to the left. This continues until the pack is exhausted.
Then repeat the process for pack 2 , passing to the right this time.
For the third pack pass to the left a final time.
Players should not announce their picks or what they're trying to build.

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1h 22min
July 11, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.15 - A Combination of Edge Cases
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Marvin and Owen spend time talking about their favorite and least favorite classes, before touching on the death of Kazuki Takahashi, local game store, and things to do when your party doesn't show up for a game.

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1h 11min
July 04, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.14 - That Shovel Has Game
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, we play a fun item generation game before jumping into a discussion on intelligent items.

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1h 16min
June 28, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.13 - That Man is Spiders
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action!

This week, Marvin and Owen spend time recounting the untimely potential demise of Marvin's PC in their home game and talking about the impact of character death and how to handle it. As always there are tangents galore and plenty of anecdotes.

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1h 10min
June 20, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.12 - Encounter Redux & The Presidency
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action - session 1.12!

This week Owen and Marvin rehash some points on encounter building before Marvin announces his intent to run for President of the United States in 2036. Cabinet picks are discussed.

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1h 13min
June 13, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.11 - Copying Homework
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.11

This week, Marvin and Owen talk about the merits and ethics of copying work within the ttrpg space. Per normal, we spend some time deviating into pop culture and our own experiences with how copying can turn into homebrewing.

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56min
June 04, 2022 Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.10 - Stranger Things and D&D
Welcome to Talking is a Free Action - Session 1.10!

This week, Marvin and Owen take a winding conversation through D&D in popular media, touching on everything from Stranger Things and Critical Role to anime and bad Hollywood movies.

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1h 41min

FAQs about Talking is a Free Action:

How many episodes does Talking is a Free Action have?

The podcast currently has 96 episodes available.