Bob, Chris, and Phil take over the Gnomecast for a special return of the Misdirected Mark Podcast, at least for one episode. This time, they dive deep into initiative in tabletop RPGs, exploring different types of initiative systems, how games handle turn order, and what those choices mean for pacing, spotlight management, design, and player engagement at the table.
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GNOMECAST #168 – Alex Thomas from Green Ronin
The gnomes welcome Alex Thomas from Green Ronin, the line developer for Mutants and Masterminds. Ang might have also Gulliver travelled him to a chain to get this interview. Either way, the conversation is pretty good, filled with super hero gaming conversations, and talk of writing for RPG companies. Please forgive our audio as this was done on one mic in unideal conditions.
GNOMECAST #167 – Parties…like the ones you dance at
We’re talking about parties. Not adventuring parties. Masquerades, balls, shindigs, gatherings, formal dances, ragers, raves, and festivals. Chris and Jared want to help you drop that holiday party right in the middle of your game and make it as memorable as possible.
GNOMECAST #166 – The Quantum Ogre
It’s here. It’s there. It’s every bleeping where. Quantum Ogre. Quantum Ogre.
GNOMECAST #165 – Scheduling Difficulties
On today’s Gnomecast we talk problems with scheduling. To cover that we have Ang, along with Tomas and Phil to talk about the true BBEG of ttrpgs. Time to break out the +4 calendars.
GNOMECAST #164 – Demiplane with Adam Bradford
Jared takes some time to speak with Adam Bradford, the person behind Demiplane. a place for Digital Tools, Content, and Services to Discover, Prep, and Play All Your Favorite Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
GNOMECAST #163 – Collaborative World Building
Today we have myself Ang, along with Senda and Jared to talk about Collaborative World Building. What it is, how to do it, games that can help you get better at it, the pitfalls, the bonus for doing this, and potential ways to use this concept in your games.
GNOMECAST #162 – Hex Crawls
Today we have myself, Ang, along with JT and Senda and today we’re going to talk about introducing new players to roleplaying games.
GNOMECAST #161 – Introducing New Players
Today we have myself, Ang, along with JT and Senda and today we’re going to talk about introducing new players to roleplaying games.
GNOMECAST #160 – One Bad Player to Make a Change
Today we have myself, Ang, along with Jared and JT. Today we’re going to talk about how one bad player can make you change how you GM, in both good and bad ways.