Storytelling is a pivotal part of tabletop RPGs that we all believe doesn’t get enough love. To help alleviate that issue we talk about story arcs in this episode, what they are, and some ideas to help you wrap your head around them and utilize them in your TTRPGs. Follow and Support Misdirected Mark Productions MORE
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MMP Off the Cuff – Picking New Games
How do you pick new games? We get into that topic with a few asides. Join us for this divergent and all encompassing conversation about picking new games. Follow and Support Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel Encoded Designs itch.io page Never Unprepared Audiobook http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/OtC_006_Picking_New_Games_final.mp3Podcast: Play in new MORE
THAC0 with Advantage. Cleric, Species, and a CHANGE LOG!!!
We’re back with a hefty episode about the One D&D Playtest. Ang and Jared dive into the cleric changes and some new designs surrounding the Ardling and Goliath. That’s right. You can play anthropomorphic animals or a variety of giant types. Also. They included a change log. Thank the gods.
MMP Off the Cuff – Trust and Cheating
Do you trust your players? Do you trust your GM? We explore that idea in this edition of off the cuff. Follow and Support Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel Encoded Designs itch.io page Never Unprepared Audiobook http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/OtC-005-Trust-and-Cheating-Final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
GNOMECAST #155 – Novice GM Questions Part 2
This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics, again…, with Ang and JT as they let Lori ask them a bunch more questions for the beginning GM. It’s Part two time. http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GC_155-Novice-GM-Questions-Part-2-Final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
MMP Off the Cuff – Playing Up
This edition of Off the Cuff is about players and some thoughts concerning doing what you can from the players spot to help enhance the game for yourself and the others at your table. Follow and Support Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel Encoded Designs itch.io page Never MORE
THAC0 with Advantage. Tiers of Play or Why Level Matters
Tiers of Play have been a part of D&D since the inception of the game but never codified until the 4th edition. The hinting at of your character growing in power and scope from titles, box sets, or just in the purchase of a keep were all there back in the day. So these tiers matter but how do they matter? Ang and Jared take a deep look at that very topic in this episode of Thac0 with Advantage.
MMP Off the Cuff – Homebrew Bad or Bad Take?
It’s short and to the point this week. A long while ago we found a bad take on twitter and decided to discuss it. There’s also some commentary about Spelljammer and the adventure found within its contents. Follow and Support Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel Encoded Designs MORE
GNOMECAST #154 – Novice GM Questions
This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics with Ang and JT as they let Lori aske them a bunch of questions for the beginning GM. http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/GC_154-Novice-GM-Questions_Final.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
MMP Off the Cuff – House Rules
We’re talking inspiration, experience points, and multiuse currency along with a bevy of other topics about house rules. We got most of the ideas from our slack community along with a sprinkling of some of our own in there. Thank you slackroom for life. Your contribution this week is greatly appreciated. Follow and Support Misdirected MORE