Episodes
4 days ago
Ep 241 - Critical Hits and Misses
4 days ago
4 days ago
Do you love the thrill of a critical hit or the agony of a critical fumble? Ever wanted to add more drama and excitement to your tabletop RPG combat? In this episode we dive deep into the world of critical hit and miss tables and decks. We explore the pros and cons, share tips for using them effectively, and discuss how they can impact your game.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #criticalhit #criticalmiss
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Ep 240 - Interview with Paizo Infinite Master Tom Robinson
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
There are adventure designers and ADVENTURE DESIGNERS. Tom Robinson is definitely the latter, being one of the first authors named as an Infinite Master, an invitation-only group of designers curated by Paizo. In this episode he gives some tips for publishing adventures and valuable tips for newer players and GMs alike.
Thank you so much to Tom for being so generous with his time and expertise!
Tom's new adventure, Harvest of Shadows is available for $4.99 at https://www.pathfinderinfinite.com/product/497437/Harvest-Of-Shadows-A-Pathfinder-Second-Edition-Autumn-Harvest-Adventure
#pf2e #dnd #paizo #infinitemaster #RPG #designtips
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Ep 239 - Write What You Know
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
Do you ever struggle to create compelling adventures for your RPG group? I know I have in the past until I embraced the simple tip: “write what you know”. But what does that even mean? Tune in and find out.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #writingtips #writewhatyouknow
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Ep 238 - West Marches Campaigns
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
West Marches campaigns aren’t like your traditional 4 classes and dungeon game. In this episode, we delve into the concept of these unique methods of tabletop RPGand give you some tips for setting them up and running them.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #campaigns #westmarches
Resources:
Ben Robbins - Grand Experiments: West Marches - https://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/78/grand-experiments-west-marches/
Ben Robbins - Tips for West Marches Campaigns - https://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/94/west-marches-running-your-own/
Matthew Colville - Running the Game Episode 30 - https://youtu.be/oGAC-gBoX9k?si=8cSIAaj0o-V9uQLy
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Ep 237 - Short vs Long Campaigns
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Running long campaigns requires a different focus than running short adventures or one shots. Each has their own challenges but trying to run one the same way you run the other will lead to burnout or a disastrous disconnected adventure. In this episode I discuss the difference between these two types of adventures and how GMs must change their tactics to maximize their chance to run a successful game.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #campaigns
Resources:
Roll 4 Initiative - Digital or Physical? Best Ways to Take Notes in D&D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bJepWSFoxg
Roll 4 Initiative - GM Diary - Note Taking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZIMf4r_PM8
Roll 4 Initiative - Note-Taking Tips for TTRPG Players
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Ep 236 - Scheduling
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sometimes the hardest monster to defeat in RPGs is the calendar. It’s hard to schedule games when the real world gets in the way. In this episode I give you some tips and some decisions you can make ahead of time to make it more likely that you’ll get to the gaming table
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #scheduling
Resources:
Reddit post from 2018 from /u/iamnotasloth: https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/b1h1f2/how_to_fit_rpgs_into_your_schedule_as_an_adult/
Morris’ Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk, episode #273
https://morrus.podbean.com/e/273-the-lostigistics-of-organizing-an-rpg-game/
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Ep 235 - The Why of Villains
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Sunday Aug 18, 2024
Villains can be simple and driven by basic desires like power or money but I believe villains are better when they have understandable motivations and backstory. In this episode I talk about some examples of villains and why they became what they are.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #villains
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Ep 234 - Player vs Character Abilities
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Our characters are good at certain things: probably stabbing stuff, identifying magic items, discerning which berries are safe to eat and which ones will make you obliterate your large intestine. Meanwhile our players are probably good at making characters, wiping out a bowl of popcorn and making fart jokes. In this episode I encourage DMs to remember the difference between players and characters and not to punish characters for a player’s shortcomings.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Ep 233 - Review of PF2e Player Core 2
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
The Pathfinder 2e Player Core 2 book released August 1st. There’s a lot of information contained within these 322 pages but, is the information useful? Should you go out and buy it? Tune in to find out.
#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #PlayerCore2
Resources:
The Rules Lawyer: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRulesLawyerRPG
Bad Luck Gamer: https://www.youtube.com/@theebadluckgamer
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Ep 232 - Continuing Adventures
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
Sunday Jul 28, 2024
How can you continue an adventure after the printed material ends? The players want to keep going but you’re out of adventure to give them. The story has to end, right? Not so fast, my friend. In this episode we talk about tips and tricks to continue the story out to the horizon.
#pf2e #dnd #dmtips #gmtips #aftertheend
Resources:
Dragon of Icespire Peak - https://marketplace.dndbeyond.com/adventures/SRC-00041