The Black Notebook Podcast

#MicroRPG #RPG #design

In this episode, I talk about what a Micro RPG is, and give some examples, and then chat about an RPG I started writing in 2016, called Cinematic 8.

#GMtips #DMTips #Notetaking

Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about taking notes as a GM while you are out and about. How do you handle keeping those great ideas in your head for a game, but you aren't gaming and you aren't near a computer? Listen in as I describe the methods I use.

Link to app: https://braintoss.com/

#HARP #RM #RPG

Season 7 starts today and on the podcast I go over the HARP - High Adventure Role Playing Fantasy game. Its an interesting d100 system, that has a good amount of crunch to it, but not too much compared Rolemaster or MERP. If you are interested in checking it out, I've included a link to the free HARP Lite.

HARP Fantasy brings you all the flexibility, simplicity, and drama you crave. HARP Fantasy has everything you love about fantasy role-playing: flexible character creation, exciting combat, critical hits, potent magic and challenging

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#fumble #DnD #dungeonsanddragons

In today's episode, we're talk about two key aspects of gameplay. First up, we're discussing fumble rules. I'll be sharing my unique approach to handling these unexpected twists in my own campaign, shedding light on how they can add an exciting layer of unpredictability to the game. Next, we'll explore the handling of easy resolution tasks in your game. It's a delicate balance, isn't it? Ensuring tasks are straightforward enough to keep the game moving, yet still maintaining that slight chance of failure to keep things interesting. I'll be revealing my strategies for achieving this balance, providing insights that could transform your gameplay. So, whether you're a seasoned Dungeon Master or a newbie player, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to discover my methods and who knows, you might just pick up a few tricks to enhance your own game!

#comicbooks #Ideas #DMTips #GMTips

Today's episode focuses on how you can take old comic books and make adventures out of them. You do need to be careful, because your PCs will not always follow what the comic book has planned, you'll need to drop a lot of hints and improvise sometimes. Listen in and find out!

#ToTM #Theaterofthemind #GMTips #DMTips #combat

Today's podcast is in all in your mind.... well isn't it always? Today I am focusing on answering an email from Timothy about how theater of the mind combat works. I also had a question on my YT channel yesterday about converting from tabletop to Theater of the mind by DocOrge and decided to answer both at once.

#RPG #TTRPG #Gaming

What is your go to game? What game is the one game that you keep going back to, over and over. You never get bored of it, you love it and its your "pallet refresher" so to speak? We all have our one game, and it probably has changed over the years as you get older and experience more games. Mine is normally AD&D, Cinematic Unisystem and Mini Six.

#DMtips #GMtips #ghosts

Today I decided to take a look at the Ghosts in your campaign, talking how they work in AD&D vs D&D 5e. What happens when you see ghost? What happens when a Ghost possesses you? All these questions answered and at the end of the video I ask a question of the audience for the comments!

#DMTips #GMTips #GMAdvice

Today on the podcast I decided to talk about starting a campaign from scratch, and planning out things, as well as talking about creative ideas that flow into your head and how you handle it.

#GMtips #GMAdvice #RPG

On today's podcast I started off by talking about players who don't spend time to bother learning the game you are playing together and then in the latter half I decided to talk about whether you should be an adult and game with people regardless of their political beliefs, we are adults. If you are on spotify, there is a poll you can answer regarding the last issue.