GM box
This is a podcast where one veteran game master and one green game master discuss the ins and outs of GM-ing. We give tips on how to be a better GM, or at least how to avoid some pitfalls. The focus isn't on one system of rules but rather general ideas.We are an inclusive podcast. Is means we're very LGBTQ+ friendly, have a feminist approach, speak out on issues such as racism, ableism, and more. If you're not on board with this, don't be an ass and move on to a more suitable podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Balancing encounters
This episode we discuss how to balance different kinds of encounters to suit your players. And Åsa has some questions about her new campaign.
Vincent's "The Inked" subclass for Warlocks …
Convention scenarios
A long while ago we went to a convention and played a lot of roleplaying games!
The complete notes for the mystery scenario, expanded to make sense to non-Vincent people:
Lady A — Murdere…
Lore dump - Making the ancient
In this episode Åsa tries to know things on the subject about how stuff gets older.
Tiny topics: How different systems handles character death.
Mapmaking
We talk about making maps for all your possible needs. From tolls to needs, from single locations to whole cities and regions. And Johan gets passionate about rivers.
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Getting back into it
There are times when the game is interrupted for long periods of time. Maybe you needed a break, everyone was away for the summer, or there was a global pandemic preventing you from see…
How to talk to your players
We are finally back! Pardon the long wait, and the sound quality of this episode, and the fact that we are a bit rusty. :P
We always say, "talk to your players", but sometimes that is ea…
Death
CW: death (big surprise)
In this episode we discuss how to deal with player character death, and how to use death as a storytelling tool.
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AQ
This episode we answer a few episodes from our listeners.
The book mentioned in the episode epiphany is "Les dîners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí". More examples of amazing/disturbing dishes…
Players, we love you. Please help!
This episode we reach out to our beloved players with a collection of advice to make your and your GM's gaming experience even better!
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Making silent players talk
Roleplaying is a fundamentally social endeavour, but speaking up can sometimes be difficult. As the GM you can help your players feel comfortable taking an active part. We give a few ti…
New players!
Introducing a group of only new players is exciting but comes with its own challenges. We explore some of the things to keep in mind to make it fun rather than overwhelming. Tell us ho…
Tackling new systems
In this episode we discuss how we approach learning a new roleplay system. We also get a visit from a very special guest.
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Villains - Are they really evil?
The protagonists your players portray usually need an antagonist to create the conflict and story. But what should you think about when trying to come up with one? We talk about what ma…
Lore dump - Fashion and silly hats
Describing an NPC can tell your players so much about them. Their status, their personality, the culture they live in, and even the resources available in the area. But what are those c…
Lore dump - Occultism
The first of our Lore Dump episodes where we do a deep dive into a nerdy topic with a few ideas for how you can use it in a game or a game world. First up is occultism and astrology. Mu…
Doing oneshots and playing with strangers
We talk about having strangers at your table as you start a campaign or for a one-shot. We include some improvising of our own as well!
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Preparing to be unprepared
We relied on experience more than preparation for this episode. But how to do that? We talk about various strategies that might help you be more confident when you haven't prepared.
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10 ways to unravel the mystery of mystery games
Running a mystery game requires a balance of challenging for your players and their characters, but also make them able to figure it out. We go through ten different ways to make this w…
Being completely new and playing online
Today's episode (a bit late up, sorry about that) we have a guest from all the way from the other side of the apartment - Delphine!
We talk about what it's light to be very new to being …