Mastering The RPG

Preparing and Running Published RPG Campaigns or I Prep Because I Care (Season 2, Episode 7)

James, Eric, and Carl talk about preparing published RPG adventures for your table. They discuss suggestions on selection, preparing to run the adventures, running and pitfalls, and finally what can players do to ensure the published campaign goes off well.  This information is general and is applicable to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, or any of your favorite RPGs.
 
00:00 - Introduction
03:40 - Main Topic
 
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Avoiding GM Burnout or I Really Need a Nap (Season 2, Ep 6)

James, Eric, and Carl talk about phenomenon of GM Burnout.  What is the cause, how to identify it is happening, what to do to avoid it… and if it happens, what to do to get the spark back. 
 
00:00 - Introduction
02:25 - Email
05:00 - Main Topic
 
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Yapping About RPGs or Where the Heck is James? (Season 2 Ep 5)

Carl and Eric talk about some upcoming games being kickstarted in 2023 with their thoughts on each. Carl also brings up a challenge he has in his current sci-fi Savage Worlds campaign and chats with Eric about ideas to improve engagement and next steps in the campaign.
 
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Players Become GMs or The Student Becomes the Master (Season 2 Ep 4)

Carl and Eric talk about the challenges and rewards when a player becomes a GM (Gamemaster) or Dungeon Master (DM) in a tabletop RPG.  There are many challenges as they start and the team offers some advice and ideas to make the transition easier.  The advice is valid for any tabletop RPG including Dungeon and Dragons (D&D).
 
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Cool Stuff - The Red Dragon Inn - https://slugfestgames.com/rdifamily/
09:45 - Main Topic
 
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Rival Adventuring Parties in RPGs or You Beat Me to the Punch! (Season 2 Ep 3)

Carl and James discuss what are and why you might want to use rival adventuring parties in your tabletop RPG game such as Dungeon and Dragons, Savage Worlds, or many others.  They go over the ways they enhance play and some suggestions for a successful game and campaign.
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Email
07:05 - Main Topic
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Motivating Different RPG Player Styles or Show Me the Money! (Season 2 Ep 2)

Carl, Eric, and James discuss the challenges and ways to motivate players in your tabletop RPG game such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), Savage Worlds, or other systems. They talk about different play styles with GM advice and what Player’s can do to self motivate and help motivate the GM.
 
00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - Cool Stuff - Kickstarters - 
Legend of Ghost Mountain  - https://peginc.com/legend-of-ghost-mountain-for-savage-worlds-launches-this-thursday/
Oracle Character Generator - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nordgames/the-oracle-character-generator-for-fantasy-rpgs
04:40 - Email
09:45 - Main Topic
 
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Character Growth in RPGs or Learning the Power of Friendship! (Season 2, Ep 1)

The team discusses ideas on driving character growth in a tabletop RPG.  This includes how Gamemasters (GMs) can help players reach their vision and what players can do to make an interesting character arc or journey.  Doesn't matter if it is Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) or another game system, you’ll find ideas like how to shape backstory, drive characters via moral dilemmas, and where game mechanics play. 
 
00:00 - Introduction
02:40 - Main Topic
 
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Personal RPG Growth Journey or I’m Getting Better (Season 1; Ep 14) - Season Finale

Season Finale!  Carl, Eric, and James talk about cool stuff from the past and their journey as players and game masters (GM) in Dungeon and Dragons (D&D) or other systems. They discuss some of their early mistakes, big lessons learned, and “Aha! moments.
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Ending a RPG Campaign or Parting is Sweet Sorrow! (Season 1 Ep 13)

Carl and James talk about creating a satisfying end to an RPG campaign regardless of game system (like Dungeons and Dragons).  They have advice for both GMs looking to make the ending memorable and for players to up the epic-ness of final conflicts. The duo also answer a listener question on generic RPG systems.
 
00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Questions / Feedback
11:30 - Main Topic
 
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Designing Compelling Monsters or I Don’t Remember that from the Monster Manual! (Season 1, Episode 12)

James leads Eric and Carl through a discussion of how they create compelling and interesting monsters for their RPG campaigns for D&D (Dungeons and Dragons) and other RPGs (you know Carl is a Savage Worlds fanatic).  They look at the why you would do it, tips and tricks, creating compelling boss fights and some suggestions for players too.
 
00:00 - Introduction
03:00 - Main Topic
 
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