Panda's Talking Games

Show us how you implement collaborative world building! Phil and Senda talk collaborative world building in your session 0 and when you are mid game. Also, lots more music, not understanding we were queer in the 90s, cat sounds and the facial expressions that accompany them, and EIGHT HOURS of gaming + ice cream. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you get the Right Stuff to Hang Tough as a new GM! Phil and Senda talk tips for new GMs from ABomb, and trust us — You Got It! Also, Senda HAS INTERNET AGAIN. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you…take an easy week? Phil and Senda answer three quick questions from TerrordactylU on twitter: balancing mechanics vs. immersion, when props are good vs. bad, and the great bag question: bag of holding or Peak Design Everyday Backpack? All this and MORE on today’s episode! Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you manage character bonds, especially when they’re not mechanically part of your game! Phil and Senda talk bonds, bonding, bond…other stuff? Also, the beefness scale, the 90s, all our cell phones and mp3 players, Phil forgets his name. Don’t forget, you can still double your impact by supporting the IGDN Metatopia scholarship right now if you let us know, as well as getting cool discounts! Check out the details: http://misdirectedmark.com/2019/07/29/special-announcement-gem-fund-matching-drive-for-the-2019-igdn-metatopia-sponsorship/ Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you reward the behavior you want to see in your game — mechanically! Phil and Senda brainstorm live about how to answer the third of Jared’s questions as it pertains to the Ditch Lilies Road Tour. Also, Phil got new headphones. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you approach your new game idea! Phil and Senda talk Jared Sorrenson’s three questions you can answer to narrow down your game idea, and use their budding thoughts on the Ditch Lilies game as an example. Also, patriarchy pockets, the Timbuk 2 3 Way Phone Pouch and fried rice. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you make a recap show useful (hopefully)! Phil and Senda talk briefly about their Queen City Conquest experiences and what they learned or remembered from running and playing games there. Also, cheese: https://9gag.com/gag/aKqdNvZ/the-4-stages-of-eating-cheese, and Tricksters Save the World: https://fourinhand.itch.io/tricksters-save-the-world The Turning Point QuickStart is out on DriveThruRPG! Here’s a handy dandy link, just for you! http://bit.ly/TurningPointQS Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you….play Turning Point?? With the release of the quickstart, Phil and Senda are here to talk about Turning Point, what it is, how it got here, and fun things about it! Sorry, Patrons — the recording was so short there are no bonus outtakes today, however you might want to check the posts to make sure you got the other reward! http://patreon.com/mmp Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you balance immersion and mechanics! Phil and Senda talk maintaining immersion, keeping mechanics from being interruptive, and the layers/levels of play. Also, Phil hates his headphones. Like, a LOT. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com

Show us how you create intrigue without creating confusion! Phil and Senda talk about intrigue, confusion, and red herrings, as well as a lot of purple smoke, magical bogs, and the difference between creating intrigue and urgency. Also, the Turning Point Quickstart will be here soon — and we’ll hope to see as many of you as possible at the QCC! Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet: Twitter: @PandasTalkGames Facebook: facebook.com/pandastalkgames and panda(at)misdirectedmark.com