Roll For Topic
Roll For Topic
GM/DM discussions on topics related to running tabletop games. Each episode is a 30-45 minute conversation about one specific topic chosen by rolling 1d10 on a table of topics.
Roll for Topic's regular cohosts are Andy Rau and Chris Salzman. If you or your GM is interested in being a guest, drop us a line!
Roll for Topic's regular cohosts are Andy Rau and Chris Salzman. If you or your GM is interested in being a guest, drop us a line!
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Mar 7, 2019 • 39min
Episode 6 – Running Roleplaying Games for Different-sized Groups (with Jessica Snyder)
Have you ever run a game for just two people–or a group of ten? Does your game group size fluctuate from week to week? Jessica Snyder joins Chris and Andy to discuss the challenges (and fun!) of running games for groups of varying sizes.
Feb 21, 2019 • 54min
Episode 5 – Bringing Elements from Other Game Systems into Your Game (with Mark French)
Have you ever imported a rule or system from a different roleplaying game into the one you’re running? Andy and Chris are joined by Mark French as they discuss GURPS-eating rabbits, which games model recoilless rifles, and also the topic at hand. Episode 5 appendix: The infamous GURPS-eating rabbit. GURPS Special Ops, the game sourcebook … Continue reading "Episode 5 – Bringing Elements from Other Game Systems into Your Game (with Mark French)"
Feb 7, 2019 • 44min
Episode 4 – Props and Handouts and When to Use Them (with Kyle Latino)
What do props and handouts add to a roleplaying game session? Special guest gamemaster Kyle Latino joins Chris and Andy to discuss the pros and cons of using handouts in your game. Episode 4 appendix: The Dragon Ball Z roleplaying game, which served as Kyle’s entry into the roleplaying hobby. The Savage Beard of She … Continue reading "Episode 4 – Props and Handouts and When to Use Them (with Kyle Latino)"
Jan 24, 2019 • 41min
Episode 3 – How to Use a Dungeon Master’s Screen (with guest Matt Wilson)
What makes a good DM screen, and what do they add to the game? Special guest gamemaster Matt Wilson joins Andy and Chris to talk about how they do (or don’t) use dungeon master’s screens. Episode 3 appendix (AKA things that got mentioned): Eternal Lies, a Trail of Cthulhu campaign that Matt is preparing to … Continue reading "Episode 3 – How to Use a Dungeon Master’s Screen (with guest Matt Wilson)"
Jan 10, 2019 • 30min
Episode 2: When Roleplaying Games Derail
What’s a GM to do when their best-laid plans are derailed by pesky players? Andy and Chris discuss the many ways roleplaying game sessions can go awry. Transcript below provided by Barbara Tozier! Episode 2: How to stop derails from happening? [opening music] Chris: Hello and welcome to _Roll for Topic_ an RPG podcast. This … Continue reading "Episode 2: When Roleplaying Games Derail"
Dec 27, 2018 • 33min
Episode 1: How to GM a Game in 2 Hours or Less
Is it possible to run a satisfying game session in just one or two hours? In this inaugural episode, Andy and Chris share their experiences running game sessions with very tight time constraints. Transcript below provided by Barbara Tozier! Episode 1: How to run a game in two hours or less [opening music] Chris: Hello, … Continue reading "Episode 1: How to GM a Game in 2 Hours or Less"
