In today’s session, two of our council members unwind a bit as Matt finished his first Stars without Number campaign a few weeks back, which ran for a year and half and John who had finished his three and half year Eberron campaign just last weekend (as far as the recording is concerned). They take a breather as the council convenes and discusses bringing their adventures to a close. So, grab your beverage of choice, relax, and take a listen. The council is in session.

*Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

In today’s session, we follow up our previous topic on party dynamics with a discussion on player dynamics. We talk about what that means in regards to playing the game and what it means being a player at the table with strangers or friends. We wanted to try to help you out by providing some guidelines we’ve put to use when discussing, the ever poignant, table manners. So, grab your tea cups, present thine pinky, and sip to our discussion on table etiquette.

*Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Welcome back to the ratty table at the back of the tavern where we convene this council (they’ve got the best ale here). From our vantage point, in our small corner, we see groups come together, disband, and form anew all the time. From our years of first hand experience and this polite voyeurism we entertain from our council table, we shall discuss party dynamics from the first meeting to the interactions you make on your last days as a group. So, grab a tall pint to hide behind and let us discuss in today’s council session.

*Please remember to give us a like or rating after giving us a listen. It really helps others like yourself find us. Thank you, take care, and remember to love one another.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

We raise a tankard to the fallen, to those who now walk a simpler path, and to those who join our merry band of misfits. In today’s session we discuss the death, retirement, and adding in of characters. Whether your old character went out in the Raven Queen’s embrace or they finally achieved their life goal and are hanging up their sword and shield for good, we provide ideas on how to handle this changing of the guard. With that we also talk about how to bring new characters into the fold, be it a party member’s old friend or you’re looking to bolster you ranks by snagging someone from an Adventurer’s guild. So, pull up a chair, grab a drink, and join us as the council is now in session.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Welcome back, dear friends, the council is in session! Today we continue our talks about your first adventure. Here we begin to bring into scope the details of that first adventure as well as some helpful tools to making the penning of your next great adventure a little easier. Do you plan out the details of an NPC’s background or do you just prep the ever faithful list of names? Do you have that really cool boss monster you want to use, but now you need to create the adventure to meet it? Each of us present different pieces you can use or think about as you ponder the details of that fateful beginning!

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hello, our beautiful and wonderful listeners! Today, we are a little more Dungeon Master focused as we discuss the initial work on your first adventure. We discuss how each of us handle the first steps when we think about that first adventure. Do you design it to the player’s experience with the game, harder for veterans or easier for novices? Do you tease the moral quandaries they will likely face later on, such as saving the child or getting paid? The ideas we cover today work for campaigns, short arcs, and even one-shots. So, pull up a chair and grab a bite, the council is in session.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

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It’s aliiiiiive! 

Well, sorta. Today, we discuss the more player-centric topic of character creation. Those of us on the council we each build characters in fairly different ways and with different mind sets. For those of you who are starting a new campaign and/or looking for some new ideas, take a seat and grab a pint. The council is in session.

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Welcome back, the council is in session. This week, we have a talk on the topic of player archetypes. From the Actor to the Power Gamer, we talk about who you might be at the table and who you may meet at the table. Feel free to shout out what archetype you might fall into, or maybe a couple of the archetypes in the comments or on Twitter!

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

This week, we discuss the ever important Session Zero. Abe, Matt, and I bring to the table today some ideas on what to you could include in your session zero. We found some common ground for some pieces, but each of us provide something different for you to chew on and think about as you plan your Session Zero. Join us, the council is in session.

John’s Campaign Pitch Documents: https://drive.google.com/open?id=144Bi6DAC3GoLxtKfEWb3o1WaKOW8GNOd

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Everyone’s got one, but what does yours say about the game you run or enjoy playing in. The council is in session once more as we talk about different campaign styles and how it affects the story telling and playing of your game. So stay awhile and listen!

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Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at [email protected] or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.

Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan

Artwork by: Gilbert Neri