Episode 12: Pollen can be lethal

This week Joe and Kristin go for a walk, Jason hopes for a game inspired by a film based on a book is adapted to a TV series, and Lee threatens us all with pollen.

Last episodes monster is revealed, and a new description is given! Can you guess what it is before we do? Let us know in the comments!

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::Chapters::

00:01:09 - Intro

00:01:50 - One does not simply walk into Transylvania

00:13:32 - Book to film to game to book to film

00:32:57 - Teeth, pollen and runes

00:48:04 - Did we guess last episodes monster?

00:52:28 - Guess that monster!

00:57:10 - Wrap Up

Guess who’s back? Back again… It’s the one and only TheTallTom. Kristin sits down and grills him about his love of the nitty gritty ruleset he uses in D&D, the pros and cons of it, how she will never forgive him for killing her beloved companion, and how it really does lead to some amazing immersion. What do you think? Would you try alternative rules like these or do you prefer the basic rules of the game?

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::Chapters::

00:00:20 - Intro

00:01:42 - The "other" rules

00:07:56 - You're not a real doctor

00:14:28 - Sleep is for the weak

00:24:30 - Scars are cool... once they heal

00:39:29 - You don't have to be crazy to work here... it's totally optional!

00:41:32 - Wrap up

Episode 11: Stardew the do

We are breaking out of our usual format and trying something new! This week, Jason, Joe, Lee, and Kristin sit down and branch out into other topics. We try to guess how many hours Lee has spent on Stardew Valley and Jason gives us a riddle about a monster from the Underdark. Can you guess which monster it is before we do? We can’t wait to see what your thoughts are!

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::Chapters::

00:01:09 - Intro

00:02:04 - I've got a bone...

00:15:08 - These are my favourite shoes!

00:21:48 - Marvelous Monsters

00:29:48 - Who's that Pok... Monster?

00:36:22 - Doing the Stardew

00:45:46 - Wrap Up

Kristin has conversations with our community's wonderful DM's about how they got started, tips and tricks, and much more.

It's a very special episode this week as we hear the before and after of Alistair's first ever experience using an online VTT to run Cairn for some of the WCK community, as well as the usual discussions about being a DM and having fun with TTRPGs.

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::Chapters::

00:00:14 - Intro

00:01:23 - D&D isn't your favourite?!

00:03:53 - First time running D&D

00:08:18 - Problem solving from behind the screen

00:12:53 - Rigid rules or loosey goosey?

00:15:46 - What other game systems?

00:22:01 - If D&D wasn't favourite, what would be?

00:26:38 - Imposter Syndrome

00:30:16 - Expectations for Cairn

00:39:40 - The future looks good on you

00:40:35 - Running and playing Cairn together

00:44:12 - Did Cairn meet expectations?

00:48:57 - Ciarn for new players

00:52:11 - Running a game online for the first time

00:57:42 - Was it all smooth sailing?

00:59:52 - Managing player actions and turns

01:04:44 - Highs and Lows

01:09:25 - Advice for DMs

Episode 10: Burnout

In a slight departure from our normal conversations, we tackle a heavier topic. Burnout is a serious problem which affects more and more people as we feel the pressure to do and be “more”. This week, Joe talks to Kristin, Lee, and Jason about what is, how it affects them, and what you can do to climb out of it.

TRIGGER WARNING this topic encompasses many sensitive issues including miscarriage, depression, anxiety, and more. Please, take this into consideration when listening to this episode, or enjoy another one of our other recordings instead. If you feel these or any other symptoms of burnout, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health crisis, please know you’re not alone and reach out for help. You are important. You matter. The world would not be the same without you. With love, the Wicked Cool Kids Community

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00:01:04 - Intro

00:05:08 - What is burnout?

00:11:13 - Is there a gender bias with certain types of burnout?

00:14:18 - When those we love have burnout

00:31:22 - Coping with burnout

00:52:47 - Burnout and TTRPG

01:02:32 - Wrap Up

Kristin has conversations with our community's wonderful DM's about how they got started, tips and tricks, and much more.

This we are joined by both Jason and Lee, who share their insights as homebrew worldbuilders, how to build and host worlds, and what happens if your world is lost.

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::Chapters::

00:14 - Intro

01:22 - Does every world started with a Big Bang

04:25 - What goes into a world?

11:19 - Creation over time, or all in advance?

17:52 - Naming things within a world

30:03 - Where to host a world

35:38 - When worlds go boom...

43:46 - Advice for aspiring world architects

48:54 - Wrap Up

Episode 8: Note Taking in TTRPG

Who are you? Wait... who am I? Where am I? Man I wish I had taken notes! My memory isn't what it used to be... In this episode Joe, Jason, Kristin and Lee think about what notes to take, how to take them, and if they're really all that important in the first place.

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::Chapters::

02:42 - Intro

05:34 - Note taking as a player

20:56 - Note taking as a DM

32:24 - Sharing notes

38:42 - Tools for note taking

45:20 - Reacting to players who don't take notes

54:56 - Are notes actually important?

59:18 - Wrap Up

Kristin has conversations with our community's wonderful DM's about how they got started, tips and tricks, and much more.

This we are joined by Liam. He shares his experiences with running Dungeons and Dragons in the work place and his insights on how it has affected the employs who have taken part.

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::Chapters::

(00:14) Opening

(00:50) First Exposure to D&D

(04:33) From player to DM

(09:10) Learning from other DMs

(11:29) Running TTRPG for work colleagues

(18:31) Overcoming hurdles in games

(23:26) Favorite part of world building

(26:44) Biggest obstacle as a DM

(28:38) Prefer being a player or DM?

(30:51) Note taking as a DM

(32:50) Memorable moments

(36:22) Advice for DMs and Players

(40:17) Wrap up

Episode 8: Relationships in RPG

Whether you are friends, enemies, FRIENEMIES, lovers, or something in between, you will absolutely form bonds with your party- like it or not. In this episode, Kristin, Joe, Lee, and Jason explore personal dynamics throughout an adventuring party and even how those relationships can affect the ones you have outside of the game. 

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::Chapters::

(01:04) - Intro

(02:09) - Interweaving relationships within D&D

(12:21) - Playing as (or with) "The Loner"

(24:32) - Playing as (or with) "The Meanie"

(32:17) - Backstory Relationships

(39:36) - Characters with Families

(46:52) - Romance in RPG

(56:32) - Wrap Up

Kristin has conversations with our community's wonderful DM's about how they got started, tips and tricks, and much more.

This week the multi-talented Kev joins us and shares his insights and experiences from neurodivergence and mental fatigue to using his talents and skills to host and develop homebrew material for D&D.

As well as enjoying TTRPGs, Kev is a wonderful artist, singer-songwriter, and mental health advocate, and you can find him at the links below:

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::Chapters::

(00:14) Opening

(01:29) How long have you been playing TTRPG?

(06:40) When and Why did you start to DM?

(09:03) DMing and playing, in person and online, do you have a preference?

(10:49) Dealing with mental fatigue

(13:58) Dealing with other players

(17:55) How has D&D helped you as a person?

(25:05) Biggest challenge as a DM

(27:02) Homebrew vs Modules

(30:18) Preparation - great but time consuming

(35:56) Current campaign preparation?

(38:58) Neurodivergence is neat!

(42:41) D&D Live on stage

(47:47) Advice for aspiring DMs

(49:06) Wrap up