Bob, Chris, and Phil take over the Gnomecast for a special return of the Misdirected Mark Podcast, at least for one episode. This time, they dive deep into initiative in tabletop RPGs, exploring different types of initiative systems, how games handle turn order, and what those choices mean for pacing, spotlight management, design, and player engagement at the table.
Under the Lamplight Twenty. The Investigation Framework
Under the Lamplight (UtLL) is the Streets of Avalon RPG companion podcast where Brett and Chris talk about the setting and the game. The Streets of Avalon RPG is a Low Fantasy Urban RPG focused on the stories of people living in a city of classism, corruption, and decay while trying to bring a little light into their lives and the people closest to them.
On episode eighteen of Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris chat about the cults of Avalon and get into conspiracies in your RPGs, especially Urban RPGs.
Gnomecast #239 – Perfecting Genre Details
Join Ang, along with Jared and friend of the show, Carl Lehmann, as they talk about all the little details you need to have in place when playing RPGs in certain genres. We talk about MORE
Under the Lamplight Nineteen. Investigations in Avalon
Under the Lamplight (UtLL) is the Streets of Avalon RPG companion podcast where Brett and Chris talk about the setting and the game. The Streets of Avalon RPG is a Low Fantasy Urban RPG focused on the stories of people living in a city of classism, corruption, and decay while trying to bring a little light into their lives and the people closest to them.
On episode twenty of Under the Lamplight. Brett and Chris chat about the Investigation Framework. This is a tool to help get the feel and flow of an investigation on the streets of Avalon.
Thac0 with Advantage 93. Moral Quandries
Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, the last time we made a Survival check, we followed the tracks back to D&D.
Dungeons & Dragons has established the three tiers of the game as combat, roleplaying, and exploration, and while the definition of these three tiers is native to Dungeons & Dragons, it’s easy to see and apply the concepts to other fantasy RPGs. We’ve taken a look at roleplaying and combat, and now we’re going to dive into exploration. What does the exploration tier encompass, how much does it interact with the rules of the game, and what do we need to do to make exploration in the game meaningful.
Gnomecast #238 – Teaching New Rules
Join Ang, Josh, and JT as they talk about how to teach new rules to your tables. They cover their best practices, the difference between one-shots and campaigns, and many other aspects of incorporating new MORE
PTG 423 – More Tuckman
Show us our Tuckman team model — where does it apply to TTRPGs, really? Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. (We are having some issues with Patreon so I will post MORE
Thac0 with Advantage 91. Exploration, The Final Frontier
Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, the last time we made a Survival check, we followed the tracks back to D&D.
Dungeons & Dragons has established the three tiers of the game as combat, roleplaying, and exploration, and while the definition of these three tiers is native to Dungeons & Dragons, it’s easy to see and apply the concepts to other fantasy RPGs. We’ve taken a look at roleplaying and combat, and now we’re going to dive into exploration. What does the exploration tier encompass, how much does it interact with the rules of the game, and what do we need to do to make exploration in the game meaningful.
PTG 422 – White Whales
Show us how you manage your white whales — have you gotten any to the table? Here’s some of ours, and some games we wish existed! Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and MORE
Gnomecast #237 – New Campaign Beginnings
Join Ang, along with Jared and guest Andy Jaksetic as they talk about starting new campaigns and everything we need in place before we can start to think about session zero. LINKS: Matinee Adventures Origins MORE