Taking 20 Podcast

One sure way to put a period (or even a question mark) on the end of your campaign or adventure is by using one or more epilogue scenes.  In this episode we talk about tips and tricks for creating those wrap-up scenes at the very end.   #dnd #5e #pf2e #dmtips #gmtips #Epilogues Resources: Ginny Di - Give your D&D Campaign the epilogue it deserves - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jamWxX3kC4  

Exploring the world of rules light RPGs, the podcast discusses the benefits of these games for players of all levels. It delves into various rules-light RPGs like Mork Borg, Fiasco, Lasers and Feelings, and The Witch Is Dead, each offering unique gameplay experiences. Additionally, it explores games like Bark Against Evil and Routers, providing a fresh and engaging take on tabletop gaming.

Sometimes a break is inevitable.  Your campaign needs to go on hiatus for one reason or another.  If you know it’s coming, what can you do to prepare your game for a leave of absence?  Tune in this week and find out.    #dnd5e #pf2e #dnd #dmtips #gmtips #TakeABreak

Some DMs treat new character abilities as puzzles to solve or speedbumps on the path to kill the PCs.  As characters level up, they will get all kinds of abilities, some of which are carefully selected and crafted by the players.  In this episode, I give DMs some practical advice for embracing these new character abilities.   Resources: None

within the game.  The way we describe encounters, how we interact with our players, and whether or not to offer advice can make a game session fun and engaging, combative, miserable, or boring.  In this episode I offer some tips for choosing your words carefully while running a game and helping to ensure players get the information they need without losing agency over their characters.   Resources: 20 Tips for Becoming a Better DM:  https://www.trichotome-design.com/blog/2017/4/29/20-tips-for-becoming-a-better-dm-lessons-learned-at-the-table

A listener wrote in asking for more details about dragons and I’m happy to oblige.  They are complex creatures that have a lot of abilities and long lifespans for good reason.  In this episode I talk about more draconic features and briefly review the Pathfinder 2e Monster Core Rulebook recently released by Paizo   Resources: Archives of Nethys - https://2e.aonprd.com/  Pathfinder 2e Monster Core Rulebook - https://paizo.com/products/btq02ej4  Remaster Previews - Diabolic Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sial  Remaster Previews - Mirage Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6siax  Remaster Previews - Fortune Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sii7  Remaster Previews - Conspirator Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sihv  Remaster Previews - Adamantine Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sihh  Remaster Previews - Horned Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6siio  Remaster Previews - Empyreal Dragon - https://paizo.com/community/blog/v5748dyo6sij4    Cowbell and cow sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

Debate on allowing player communication during combat in tabletop RPGs. Exploring pros and cons of tactical discussions. Tips for DMs on balancing realism and fairness.

Some players want a hard game.  They’ve been there, done that and got the scars to prove it.  They want something more difficult and more punishing.  In this episode I float some ideas on how you can give your game some teeth and make it a little or a lot more difficult for your PCs.   #dmtips #gmtips #dnd #5e #pf2e #GameDifficulty

The podcast discusses ways to make tabletop RPG games easier for players by introducing house rules. Topics include adjusting potion mechanics, healing magic, rest mechanics, racial bonuses, and critical damage rolls. The episode emphasizes enhancing player experience through custom rules and making combat more strategic and engaging.

Player Agency describes the power of players to make choices for their characters.  There is an unspoken social contract around every RPG table that the DM won’t take these choices away and players won’t use these choices to ruin the fun of the DM.  In this episode, I talk about how critical it is that both sides of the screen respect the agency of others.   #dmtips #gmtips #dnd #5e #pf2e #playeragency Resources: https://techraptor.net/originals/playing-roles-psychology-of-player-agency https://medium.com/@camauger/the-power-of-choice-player-agency-in-tabletop-role-playing-games-446e0be16428