Show us how you….play Turning Point?? With the release of the quickstart, Phil and Senda are here to talk about Turning Point, what it is, how it got here, and fun things about it! Sorry, MORE
Category: Panda’s Talking Games
Like Car Talk, but queerer and for your TTRPGs! Join pandas Phil Vecchione (Misdirected Mark, Gnome Stew, Encoded Designs) and Senda Linaugh (She’s A Super Geek, Gnome Stew) every Wednesday to answer listener questions about playing, running, and designing TTRPGs. Is your game making a funny noise when you start it up? Does the story feel clunky or lag when you try to accelerate? We’ve got you covered!
PTG163 – Balancing Immersion vs. Mechanics
Show us how you balance immersion and mechanics! Phil and Senda talk maintaining immersion, keeping mechanics from being interruptive, and the layers/levels of play. Also, Phil hates his headphones. Like, a LOT. Bonus outtakes for MORE
PTG162 – Wait, What? Intrigue!
Show us how you create intrigue without creating confusion! Phil and Senda talk about intrigue, confusion, and red herrings, as well as a lot of purple smoke, magical bogs, and the difference between creating intrigue MORE
PTG161 – Origins Recap 2019
Show us how you…record an episode the day after you’re back from con? Here’s what Senda and Phil did at Origins! Also, hot chicken takeover. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more MORE
PTG160-June Grab Bag the Second
Show us how you manage cooking and bag mechanics in RPGs! It’s a couple of quick questions because we’re on our way home from Origins today! Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and MORE
PTG159 – Insert Creative Grab Bag Name Here
Show us how you get ready for Origins! Also, taking the hook when it’s bad, or dealing with bad adventure hooks, and the Ditch Lilies everyday carry. Phil and Senda are getting ready to see MORE
PTG158 – Why GMing Advice?
Show us why GMing advice? Phil and Senda talk about why GMing advice matters and the Encoded Designs acquisition of Engine Publishing as an imprint. Also, Phil’s Boston trip, Senda’s temporary consideration of a yellow MORE
PTG157 – And Also Grab Bag
One more grab bag episode for May as we cover for Phil’s trip to Boston! In this episode, we answer questions about sharing the spotlight and taking the hook. Please note, I’ve marked this episode MORE
PTG156 – May The Grab Be Bag You
Show us how you do a grab bag for May when travel interferes with your recording schedule! On today’s episode, we answer two questions: How to have satisfying session arcs in episodic campaigns, and which MORE
PTG155 – Switching: Empathy and Perspective on GMing and Playing
Show us how playing can make you a better GM and GMing can make you a better player! Phil and Senda talk about how being in each position at the table and how it can MORE