BXP 2×15–How (Not) to Be a Heartbreaker

Monica and Rai break down the anatomy of infamous “heartbreaker” games. We focus on fantasy games and the conventions of the genre. Rai schools us on setting concepts and Monica has a lot to say about mechanical design. Also discussed: custom Discord emoji, Dunk-Ons & Draggin’, and the struggles of ADHD kids in class. All MORE

Gnomecast #81 – Group Ch-ch-changes

Join Ang, John, and Phil for a discussion about how to manage games and groups with variable membership. Can these gnomes handle personnel changes well enough to keep them out of the stew? Will Mr. Abrazado agree?! Follow John at @JohnArcadian on Twitter and check out his website at johnarcadian.com. Follow Phil at @DNAphil on Twitter, MORE

PTG183 – Co-GMing Part I

Show us how you co-GM! Phil and Senda have been deflecting this question for YEARS now, but…we think we can now approach it! This is the first part of our live on mic negotiation of how we will approach co-GMing for cons in 2020. Also, a new podcast? Thanksgiving was great! And as always, the MORE

PTG182 – Open Tables

Show us how you manage an open table! Phil and Senda talk running games when you have fluctuating attendance with many characters, such as at a school or a game store, and how to still run a coherent arc. Also, phrasing. Are we still doing phrasing?? (The outtakes here get a little risqué.) Bonus outtakes MORE