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Tag: Improv

PTG 354 - Embodying NPCs

PTG 354 – Embodying NPCs

Posted on June 12, 2024June 5, 2024 by Senda Linaugh

Show us how you embody an NPC at the table when advance prep is your stronger skill, or show us how you prep for a character when improv is where you excel! Phil and Senda MORE

Posted in Panda's Talking Games, Podcasts Tagged embodying a character, Improv, NPCs, Prep, wants and needs, why
PTG 331 - Recall, Improv, and Anxiety Part II

PTG 331 – Recall, Improv, and Anxiety Part II

Posted on October 11, 2023December 29, 2023 by Senda Linaugh

No cliffhangers today! Phil and Senda talk about the second part of the question regarding GM brain and anxiety — some common GM anxieties and ideas about how to address them (besides just the old MORE

Posted in Panda's Talking Games, Podcasts Tagged anxiety, Improv, recall
PTG 330 - Recall, Improv, and Anxiety, Part I

PTG 330 – Recall, Improv, and Anxiety, Part I

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Senda Linaugh

Show us how you can use improv at the table to alleviate your recall anxiety! Phil and Senda talk improv and GM anxiety at the table, with a helping of other resources for practicing improv MORE

Posted in Panda's Talking Games, Podcasts Tagged anxiety, GM brain, Improv, recall
Gnomecast #72 - GMing from NOTHING

Gnomecast #72 – GMing from NOTHING

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Senda Linaugh

Join Ang, John, and Chris for a discussion about getting comfortable running games without any prep and relying on improvisation. Will these gnomes be able to improvise their way out of getting tossed in the stew MORE

Posted in GnomeCast, Podcasts Tagged Angela Murray, Christopher Sniezak, gnomecast, Improv, improv GMing, John Arcadian, Prep, Preparation, talkshow
Panda's Talking Games 127 - Improve Your Improv

Panda’s Talking Games 127 – Improve Your Improv

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Senda Linaugh

Show us how you learn to improv GM! Phil and Senda talk about tips and ways to ease in to improv GMing coming from a more traditional prep background. Also, snacks, oreos, raccoon appreciation day, MORE

Posted in Panda's Talking Games, Podcasts Tagged Improv, improv GMing
Cypher Speak Episode 32: Quick, Think of Something Clever!

Cypher Speak Episode 32: Quick, Think of Something Clever!

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Senda Linaugh

In this episode Darcy and Troy talk about allowing for Improv within the narrative structure of your story. What Darcy Does What Troy Does How Cypher Helps Traps and Pitfalls Shout Out to Jiangu Hustle MORE

Posted in Cypher Speak Tagged Cypher, Cypher Speak, Darcy, Improv, Troy
MMP#298 - Improv with Doc Palindrome

MMP#298 – Improv with Doc Palindrome

Posted on February 27, 2018 by clight

Hey Folk. Back after the great website debacle of 2018 and with a new website. It’s time to talk improv with Doc Palindrome. He’s got the requisite skills and abilities to talk about improvisation from MORE

Posted in Misdirected Mark Plays, Podcasts Tagged DM, Doc, Doc Palindrome, Dungeon Mastering, Game Mastering, Games, GMing, Improv, Playing, Table top, Tabletop
MMP#259 - Sourcing the Table

MMP#259 – Sourcing the Table

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Senda Linaugh

Hey folks. This week we’re asking questions and using the answers. It’s sourcing the table on this episode of MMP. Find this episode in our archive via Patreon. Sponsor: Bagthulhu Sponsor: Rikirta D&D 5e,   MORE

Posted in Misdirected Mark Plays, Podcasts Tagged GMing, Improv, sourcing the table, workshop
Panda's Talking Games 42: The Answer (to Encouraging Improv)

Panda’s Talking Games 42: The Answer (to Encouraging Improv)

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Senda Linaugh

Show us how you encourage your players to improv and participate in improv at your table! Phil and Senda answer a listener email, then chat about new year’s gaming resolutions. We also referenced a bunch of MORE

Posted in Panda's Talking Games, Podcasts Tagged Improv, mailbox, panda, Phil, Senda

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