In today’s episode, Monica and Rai sit down to discuss the concept of the hard bargain – a social refusal mechanic that can improve any game. We talk about what they are, how to use them, and how to implement them in your homebrew or professional design.
Tag: d20
BXP 05×04-DEEP DIVE: Core Systems Loop
D joins Monica for another Deep Dive! We discuss the concept of a “core system” loop, aka what central concepts make a game’s system tick. We go in-depth into the mechanics of a handful of our favorite games to demonstrate.
BXP 05×03-BXP Talks D&D 4e (feat. David Castro)
In today’s episode, Monica is joined by David Castro of Ink Stained Studios to talk D&D 4e: the good parts, the bad parts, its history, and its impact on current design.
BXP 05×02-Forever GM or Game Ambassador?
Today Monica and Rai tackle the thorny subject of always being stuck in the GM seat. Is that a good thing? A bad one? Neither? We discuss the ups and downs of being the game facilitator and how to feel less anxious about stepping into the role yourself.
BXP 05×01-A Lukewarm Defense of Perception Checks
Today we’re talking about Perception checks – that old chestnut. Are they bad? Are they good? Should we throw them away entirely? What’s even the point of having them? Monica and Rai break down their thoughts on the topic.
Panda’s Talking Games 53: Party Imbalance
Show us how you deal with unbalanced power levels in your party — like when an encounter for your barbarian will TPK everyone else. We also discussed at length why Darth Vader is a bad MORE