Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss the human side of non-optimal play from the GM’s perspective, as opposed to last week’s discussion of the mechanical perspective. Enjoy, and tell us about how you run non-optimal play 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 #408 – Non-Optimal Play
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss the benefits and mechanics of non-optimal play decisions. Enjoy, and tell us about your non-optimal play over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. Catch the live recording of a new episode every MORE
MMP #407 – GM Tool Mashup
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss various categories, examples, and uses of GM tools to help you run your game. Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite GM tools over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. Catch the MORE
MMP #406 – Prepping Published Adventures
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss different ways to prepare and use published adventures in your games! Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite published adventures over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. Catch the live recording of MORE
MMP #405 – Prep and Improv
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss pre-game preparation, improv in gaming, and the strengths and uses of both of those styles – even together! Enjoy, and tell us about your prep and improv experiences over at The MORE
MMP #404 – The Nostalgia Trap
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss what nostalgia means, how you can enjoy it, and what the risks of indulging may be. Enjoy, and tell us about what makes you nostalgic in gaming over at The Misdirected MORE
MMP #403 – Villainous Musings
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss managing the villains in your game: what they’re for and how to make them memorable. Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite villains over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. Catch the MORE
MMP #402 – Planning Redux
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss in-game planning, especially various game mechanics for pulling off heists. Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite in-game plans over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. If you’re available, also catch the MORE
MMP #401 – Patrons
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss powerful NPCs that support and provide for player characters. Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite in-game patrons over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. If you’re available, also catch the live MORE
MMP #400 – Worldbuilding
Phil, Bob, and Jerry discuss different methods and approaches to worldbuilding for your tabletop stories. Enjoy, and tell us about your favorite worlds over at The Misdirected Mark Forums. If you’re available, also catch the live MORE