Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast

In today's episode we talk about destiny and fate in games.  Why would I want to avoid destiny and fate?  How can these be used effectively in game?  What can be done if a player wants to take this a…

In today's episode we talk about pushing players and characters outside their comfort zones.  How much should I push the boundaries?  How fast should I introduce new content?  What if my players don'…

In today's episode we talk about tabletop rpg stereotypes and try to focus on World of Darkness. Why would I lean into these stereotypes? When should I break these stereotypes? How are things differe…

In today's episode we talk about how to maintain tension in your games. How do I create tension?  What do players fear?  What makes a scene exciting?  What if the players know you sometimes fudge rol…

In today's episode we talk about breaking the fourth wall.  What's the fourth wall?  What are some ways we can break it?  Why would I want to break the fourth wall?  Should I let my players break the…

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In today's episode we talk about building your epic game.  Where do I start?  How to I organically bring characters into the quest?  How do I gate my players progression without limiting them?  How m…

In today's episode we talk about extra activities outside of game.  What is an extra outside of game activity?  Why should they be avoided?  Are there any cases when we should have players engage in …

In today's episode we talk about action economies in games.  What is action economy?  How do I improve action economy?  How to I manage action economy in combat to improve flow and experience?  When …

In today's episode we give examples on how social roleplay and rolls can be used in social situations.  How do I take into account social merits in roleplay?  How do I give my players information wit…

In today's episode we talk about how GMs overlook success of their game in order to execute their story.  How does a GM fall into this pitfall?  How do you achieve a successful story and successful g…

In today's episode we talk about how to bring in other game systems into your current game system.  How do I work out the rules with a system change?  Can I use any story element?  Are there times wh…

In today's episode we talk about how much detail you need prepared to run a game.  How detailed should my NPCs be?  How much time should I spend creating locations?  Do I need an ending to start a ga…

In today's episode we talk about how to make your games standout from one another.  How do I keep things fresh?  Why would I want to change what I do best?  What are some other conflicts I can create…

In today's episode we talk about checking in with your players in your game.  How to I read feedback visually?  How should I approach for feedback?  How can I change direction if I notice players are…

In today's episode we talk about how to expand social roleplaying in a game.  Do I require my players roleplay out all social scenes?  How do I incorporate my characters social benefits into the scen…

In today's episode we talk about how to address problems as a player in a game.  What are some of the problems we may face as players in the game?  How do we approach each problem?  What if communica…

In today's episode we talk about improving your play styles.  What makes a good player?  How you should look to improve as a player?  How to you mesh well with your GM?  We answer all these questions…

In today's episode we talk about communication between players in character development.  What are important things to discuss between players?  How do you avoid overlap in development?  What subject…

In today's episode we talk about experience systems.  What types of experience systems are there?  Is there a best choice?  What if I don't want to use experience?  How to I augment systems to create…