Evil Organizations are a staple of action adventure stories. They’re expansive, multi-headed groups that heroes fight against again and again. The villains are many, the schemes are devious, their reach is long. Today we’ll be MORE
Category: Misdirected Mark Plays
Phil, Bob, & Jerry talk about GM / DM advice, Game design, playing, and running table top RPGs in an effort to entertain and inform you, the listener.
MMP#478 – Beyond Randomizer
Regardless of the game, players and GMs have a tendency to get hung up on randomizers. The D20, the dice pool, the card flip. You know. The randomizer. They’re important but they’re just one part MORE
MMP #477 – Flashbacks
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss making the most of using the narrative device of flashbacks in your games. Enjoy the show, and tell us your thoughts on flashbacks at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Announcements and Links MORE
MMP #476 – Adversary Files – Factions
Phil, Bob, and Jerry return to the Adversary Files to discuss another type of adversary for your games, the Faction. Enjoy the show, and tell us your thoughts on factions at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Announcements MORE
MMP #475 – GM Feedback (Redux)
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss giving and receiving feedback, why it’s important in your game, how to give it, and how to receive it. Enjoy the show, and tell us your thoughts on feedback at MORE
MMP #474 – My Linear Railroad
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss the bad (and the good!) about “railroading” and linear plot design. Enjoy the show, and tell us your thoughts on railroading at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Announcements and Links Lifted Vol. MORE
MMP #473 – Building a Mystery
Phil, Bob, and Jerry welcome game designer and head of Gauntlet Publishing Jason Cordova to discuss tips and techniques for running mysteries in games and in particular to examine the design of Jason’s cozy murder MORE
MMP #472 – Session Recaps
[Content note for this episode: after the intro, Phil brings out his famous soapbox and rants about politics in the Lobby, so if you’re not into it, you can bypass the Lobby and skip to MORE
MMP #471 – Culture Club
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss ways to create a table culture for your gaming group. Enjoy the show, and tell us your thoughts on table culture at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Announcements and Links Brindlewood Bay MORE
MMP #470 – Rewards and Goodies
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss handling rewards in the game for both players and characters. Enjoy the show, and tell us about your favorite game rewards at the Misdirected Mark Forums. Announcements and Links Old Gods MORE