Join Ang, Jared, and J.T. for a discussion about how GMs can make good use of story tropes for the benefit of the game as well as how to avoid common trope pitfalls. Can these gnomes handle enough tropes to avoid…well, you probably already know. This episode’s links: Gnomecast #60 – “Don’t Fridge the NPC” MORE
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MMP #461 – When You Don’t Like Your Character
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss when players may not enjoy playing their characters, and how to manage those situations both as a player and as a GM. Enjoy the show, and tell us how you handle characters you don’t like playing at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Timestamps The Lobby The Workshop: Not Liking Your Character The MORE
PTG263 – January Chit Chat: Of Thirstiness and Cortex
It’s a January Chit Chat! Phil and Senda chat about what’s giving them life in gaming and outside of gaming (spoilers: books and food). There’s a bit of Thirsty Sword Lesbians, a bit of Larp, and a bit of Cortex as well as taking our own advice. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these MORE
Weekly Misdirected Mark Productions News – January 30, 2022
Summary: This week’s new episodes. Show Recaps Here are summaries of new episodes from Misdirected Mark Productions this past week: Mastering Dungeons – New AL Admin Toni Winslow-Brill!Teos welcomes game designer and the brand new Adventurers League Admin, Toni Winslow-Brill on to talk about the amazing arc of her career and what to expect from MORE
Mastering Dungeons – New AL Admin Toni Winslow-Brill!
Teos welcomes game designer and the brand new Adventurers League Admin, Toni Winslow-Brill on to talk about the amazing arc of her career and what to expect from her role with the AL. Links Meet your new AL Admin: Toni Winslow-Brill D&D Rules Expansion Gift Set Jan 25th, Monsters of the Multiverse… May 17 Todd MORE
MMP #460 – Getting Excited
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss game excitement, investment, and energy at the gaming table and how to manage and improve all three. Enjoy the show, and tell us about what keeps your games exciting at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Links Get more information about Mutants in the Now at j/k! Games; at the time of this MORE
PTG 262 – Editing In Progress
Show us how you edit your best laid plans when the campaign has already started! Senda and Phil chat about potential pitfalls and some ways to edit your story that’s already in progress, whether at the table or between sessions. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the MORE
Weekly Misdirected Mark Productions News – January 23, 2022
Summary: This week’s new episodes. Show Recaps Here are summaries of new episodes from Misdirected Mark Productions this past week: Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 9New year, new dragons! Enter the bestiary of Fizban’s as Teos and Shawn take a look at the creatures related to dragons, as well as a slew MORE
Mastering Dungeons – Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons Part 9
New year, new dragons! Enter the bestiary of Fizban’s as Teos and Shawn take a look at the creatures related to dragons, as well as a slew of new kinds of dragons including the famous gem dragons updated to 5e! This is the first dip into the monsters of this tome. Links D&D Rules Expansion MORE
Gnomecast #132 – NPC Variety
Join Ang, John, and Senda for a discussion about tips and tricks for keeping your NPCs varied and interesting. Can these gnomes come up with enough interesting NPCs to avoid the stew? Check out Short Order Heroes from Calico Games. Check out Masks: 1,000 Memorable NPCs for Any Roleplaying Game from Engine Publishing. Follow John…wait, no. Don’t follow MORE