Monica and Rai break down the anatomy of infamous “heartbreaker” games. We focus on fantasy games and the conventions of the genre. Rai schools us on setting concepts and Monica has a lot to say about mechanical design. Also discussed: custom Discord emoji, Dunk-Ons & Draggin’, and the struggles of ADHD kids in class. All MORE
Month: December 2019
PTG184 – Co-GMing Part 2
Show us how you co-GM! Phil and Senda have been deflecting this question for YEARS now, but…we think we can now approach it! This is the second part of our live on mic negotiation of how we will approach co-GMing for cons in 2020. Also, Phil’s hair. A lot about Phil’s hair. Check out Never Unprepared, Phil’s MORE
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 8
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus. This time they chat about Fort Knucklebones and it’s dark comedy along with how the rules for infernal war machines work. Links Let’s Design an Adventure: Encounter Basics Three Ways Acquisitions Incorporated Completely Changes Your D&D Campaign (and Downtime Too) The Night Land – Eberron: MORE
Weekly Misdirected Mark Productions News – December 15, 2019
Get Never Unprepared as an audiobook; seeking podcast pitches; dicebag giveaway on the Misdirected Mark Forums. Never Unprepared Now Available as an Audiobook Never Unprepared: The Complete Game Master’s Guide to Session Prep from Engine Publishing and by our own Phil Vecchione is now available as an audiobook narrated by the great Colby Elliott! Check MORE
Gnomecast #81 – Group Ch-ch-changes
Join Ang, John, and Phil for a discussion about how to manage games and groups with variable membership. Can these gnomes handle personnel changes well enough to keep them out of the stew? Will Mr. Abrazado agree?! Follow John at @JohnArcadian on Twitter and check out his website at johnarcadian.com. Follow Phil at @DNAphil on Twitter, MORE
MMP#381 – Transactional Complications
We’re back after our November hiatus and we’re back to talk about mechanics that let us get something when something complicates the lives of our characters. Enjoy and rate, comment, follow us on twitter, contribute to our Patreon, and join the forums. You’re all awesome for listening. Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon MMP Twitter The Misdirected MORE
DwDD – Descent into Avernus Walk through and Review. Part 7
Shawn and Chris continue their discussion about Descent into Avernus as they start trekking across Avernus towards Fort Knucklebones. Links Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, Wizard D&D movie to focus on the Eye of Vecna, Will feature a Forgotten Realms Character http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DwDD1292019Dec7.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
125 – Dear Elizabeth
A quick episode before we take a break for the holidays! This is our last episode for 2019, and we will see you again in 2020 back on our normal release schedule. Dear Elizabeth is a 200 Word RPG winner… Source: She’s A Super Geek 125 – Dear Elizabeth
PTG183 – Co-GMing Part I
Show us how you co-GM! Phil and Senda have been deflecting this question for YEARS now, but…we think we can now approach it! This is the first part of our live on mic negotiation of how we will approach co-GMing for cons in 2020. Also, a new podcast? Thanksgiving was great! And as always, the MORE
Weekly Misdirected Mark Productions News – December 8, 2019
Seeking podcast pitches; dicebag giveaway on the Misdirected Mark Forums. Misdirected Mark Productions Seeking Podcast Pitches We’re looking to start a new podcast, and it could be starring you! If you are gender fluid or non-binary and are looking to start a tabletop gaming podcast, check out this post to see how to make your MORE