Miskatonic University Podcast

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett discuss how to schedule games like pro! Patreon Plug & Update We have new and updated Patreon tiers and benefits. If you would like to support the podcast and engage with other backers, please consider backing. If you’re already a backer, please take a look at the new levels and consider moving to the next level up.  Our new benefits include regular content exclusive to our backers, like the backer-only episode we just released! And if you don’t have money to contribute, please like and review us on Spotify or Apple podcasts. They really help.  Oh hey, we have a new backer at the doctorate level! Targrad So yes – please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup! Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. The Discord Plug Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor Ben for editing this episode.  Main Topic Tonight we want to talk about how to schedule games like a pro. https://whenisgood.net/ https://sesh.fyi/timestamp/ https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html Homework Do you have a way to schedule games that works for you?

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett discuss satisfying game conclusions! Patreon Plug & Update Oh hey, we have a new backer! PirateCadfael Please back us on Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup! The Discord Plug Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor Nate for editing this episode.  Bridgett’s Pet Pick Shout Out Today I’d like to shout out Jayne, the sweetest most cuddly pittie of the day. This baby is wrapped in a snow blanket for a snowy day– and seeing as it’s snowy here in Ohio, I too wanna be this cozy! Thanks for sharing birdsbebirds! Main Topic Tonight we want to talk about how to be good at Satisfying Game Conclusions. What makes a game ending satisfying and why do we care?

Our 2025 ENnies submission is pulled from one episode: MUP EP 313 – GM Like a Pro: Why is Table Safety Important In Episode 313, we spoke with a certified therapist, Perry Clark, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, on the importance of table safety.

This episode, Keepers Dave & Bridgett explore an often discussed but barely understood topic for Lovecraft Horror: Mythos Magic for your PCs. We’re using Call of Cthulhu as the ruleset but the principles can be used for any of the myriad Lovecraft investigation games. Bridgett’s Pet Pic Shout Out This episode, I’m shouting out the kittuh Fiona, submitted by Skip!  This curious cat is on two feet with curiosity and attitude on full blast. She’s giving disrespected meercat vibes and I love it. Patreon Plug & Update We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup! The Discord Plug Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor Gene for editing this episode.  Main Topic —  Tonight we want to talk about Mythos Magic and how to make it work for Player Characters.

This episode, Keepers Bridgett and Dave discuss horror unda the sea! Patreon Plug & Update We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup! Hey! We have new members! Matthew “The Gentleman Gamer” Dawkins WHAT A GENTLEMAN Eric Topp just updated his membership! Thank you! Antonio Marchena just updated his membership! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. The Discord Plug Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor Equinox for editing this episode.  Main Topic —  Horror under the sea!

This episode, we continue with our GM Like a Pro series with another special guest to help us untangle your GMing needs. Welcome WRITER. DEVELOPER. GENTLEMAN GAMER, all the way from the United Kingdom, Matthew Dawkins. Welcome Matthew Patreon Plug & Update We have a Patreon! To back us you can click the button on the sidebar of our website, mu-podcast.com or head over to Patreon directly at www.patreon.com/mup! Hey! We have a new member! Whooooooooooo! P Trolius Thank you to everyone who has updated their levels and is engaging with our new tiers. We’re so thankful for all of you. The Discord Plug Our MUP Discord and we are all there! We invite all of our listeners to come and enjoy the community of horror gaming and cute pet pics. Link in the show notes: MU Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/vNjEv9D  And thank you to our editor Ben for editing this episode.  Main Topic —  Welcome to our new curriculum “GM Like a Pro.” Over this series of episodes we will bring you a solid set of tools you can use to up your game mastering and expand both your skills as well as strengthen your table and all of your players.  Tonight is session seven, “How to bring your NPCs to life!”

Keeper Chad, a seasoned RPG writer, and Evan Perlman, a community content creator, share expert insights on condensing game scenarios. They discuss the importance of respecting players' time and mastering GM skills through brevity. Techniques like estimating scene lengths, employing quick rulings, and using the 'big red button' for pacing are explored. The duo emphasizes maintaining emotional depth even in short formats and suggests using compact scenarios for events like conventions. Their practical prep tips offer a path to smoother, faster-paced gameplay.