BXP 05×12 – Character Development (feat. Terry Robinson)

This is the final episode of Season Five. Terry joins Monica again with the second half of their very long conversation about experiences with gaming and new people. 

Today we talk about character development in RPGs: what that means, what people want when they say they’re into it, and how games do and don’t support character growth over time. It’s a very interesting discussion and a perfect send-off for our fifth season. 

PTG 292 – Analysis Paralysis

Show us how you handle analysis paralysis! Senda and Phil talk some reasons why analysis paralysis can happen, and some ideas about how to address them. (Hint: it’s not always just overthinking!) Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Forums: http://forums.misdirectedmark.com and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com http://misdirectedmark.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/PTG-292-Analysis-Paralysis.mp3Podcast: Play MORE

Mastering Dungeons – Fifth Edition Revisited, Pt. 10

With more and more information around OneD&D coming out by the week, Shawn and Teos take a look at the concept of Expert Classes and determine what, if anything, it parallels in 5e. The Decade Discussion of Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition continues. Breaking News Links D&D Adventurer Announced in Great Britain NPR’s Code Switch MORE

Mastering Dungeons – Fifth Edition Revisited, Pt. 9

With a very special guest to open the show, Teos and Shawn follow up with breaking down the Backgrounds and Personality aspects of Fifth Edition; all the stuff under Character Details. Has 5e done enough or too much to offer storytelling options with characters? Is Inspiration a worthwhile change to the game? Breaking News Links MORE

BXP 05×11 – Mage, Exalted, and D&D (feat. Terry Robinson)

Terry (of Mage: the Podcast) joins Monica to talk about the wild experience of teaching Mage to new people and Monica commiserates about her experiences with teaching Exalted to beginners. We discuss the interesting cultural baggage that comes with most folks pop understanding of the hobby and what it’s like to show folks new games.

PTG 291 – LEROOOOOY JENKINS

Show us how you handle the LEROY JENKINS! Phil and Senda talk about why this kind of move happens, how to prevent it when it’s not so good, and how to make it fun when it’s intentional. Also, do you like baklava? Check out https://oeabakery.com. Tell them Senda sent you! No, they’re not paying me MORE