Show us how you create an engaging core loop — as another part of your setting creation! Phil and Senda talk core loops and how they drive investment and character creation, and also how to get people attached to the setting at a micro level instead of a macro level. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers MORE
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PTG 389 – Collaboration and Facilitation
Show us how you handle facilitation and collaboration at the table…and specifically, how do you make sure everyone stays involved! Phil and Senda are pretty passionate about this because it’s part of both their hobby and their respective day jobs! References: Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on MORE
PTG 388 – Missing Games
Show us how you manage players missing games! Phil and Senda talk about what you may need to take into consideration, including length of absence, how key that character is to the story, etc. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic MORE
PTG 387 – Zeroing in on Session Zero
Show us your favorite things to include in your session 0! Phil and Senda are joined by invisible third panda Ryan Boelter (our editor) in celebration of their 100th show with us. Thanks Ryan!! Check out the Creation Cast session 0 document here: https://sessionzero.charactercreationcast.com/ Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. MORE
PTG 386 – One Venti Iced Campaign, Please
Show us how you bring an iced campaign back from a long hiatus! Phil and Senda both have some experience with this. As usual this is a buffet, so some may be helpful for your specific situation or not! Take what works and leave what doesn’t. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and MORE
PTG 385 – Tech at the Table
Show us how you manage tech at the table for players and GMs! Phil and Senda talk about everything except the monster in the corner (focus). Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic on our linktree: https://polygamero.us/panda https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PTG-385-Tech-at-the-Table.mp3Podcast: Play in new window MORE
PTG 384 – Dear Pandas: Patterns of Behavior
Show us how you manage patterns of behavior at your table! We love games, and games require people, which means that sometimes you will run into a social dynamic that’s just not working. We do our best to help in one specific scenario! Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find MORE
PTG 383 – Biting the Bullet Point
Show us how you prep for play vs. prepping for reading! Phil and Senda talk about the different ways we use prepared adventure materials, and things you may consider to make your prep work for you, accessibly, in play at the table. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us MORE
PTG 382 – New and Returning Players
Show us your tips for new players — and for getting old players back to the table! Phil and Senda talk new players and players returning after a hiatus (for whatever reason). Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic on our MORE
PTG 381 – GM Manipulation
Show us ho GMing is manipulation — or not! Or, how to make sure you’re not doing it by accident or for the wrong reasons. Phil and Senda talk when you might be subconsciously manipulating the table and some ways to dodge it. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find MORE