Show us how you get useful feedback as a GM or a player! Phil and Senda talk ways to get critique and what needs to be true to make it useful. Also, sometimes the game is fine but the brain weasels are weaseling. Please do not be tricked by the brain weasels. We know that MORE
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PTG 397 – When You’re Not Feeling It
Show us how you handle starting a game that’s lost it’s shine…or should you? Phil and Senda talk communication with your players and ways to approach a game that’s lost its shine between when you recommended it and when you actually start running it. ALSO! We will be on vacation next week — see you MORE
PTG 396 – GM Manipulation via NPC
Show us how you avoid manipulating your players via NPC/GMPC (GMC)! Phil and Senda talk the actual question from last week: how to avoid unconscious (or conscious) bias in using your NPCs to communicate with your PCs! Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop MORE
PTG 395 – Don’t be Clever — Experiment!
Show us how you try new or risky ideas at the table! Phil and Senda tackle a single question that turns into two parts (so come back next week for the rest of the discussion). For this week: we dissect our frequent saying “Don’t Be Clever” with some better nuance, from the perspective that if MORE
PTG 394 – Check Ins
Show us how you handle mid-game check ins! Phil and Senda talk checkins: after session, four sessions in, going into a new arc, going into the end game, and when something goes wrong. 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 MORE
PTG 393 – Phil’s Prep Problem
‘Show us how you rebuild your game prep strategy when life throws you a curveball! Phil and Senda talk through Phil’s updated free time reality, how that’s been impacting his gaming, and what his new plan is to resolve it. There will be no episode next week, so we’ll see you again on July 16! MORE
PTG 392 – Our Most Important Areas for New GMs
Show us what three things are most important for a new GM to learn! Phil and Senda talk through what we think — do you agree? 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://kzo.fta.temporary.site/.website_9edc27bc/panda
PTG 391 – What a Game Wants, What a Game Needs
Show us what you want from a rulebook! Phil and Senda tackle a question about what we most want to see in a rule book, for running a game or for potentially purchasing a game. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a MORE
PTG 390 – Core Loops and Investment
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
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