Taking 20 Podcast

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

Learn how to make your characters and NPCs distinct in role-playing games by using accents, language descriptors, and body language. Uncover tips on enhancing NPC dialogue and creating unique personalities through diverse voice tones and physical expressions.

Exploring the challenges and tips of running short and long gaming sessions in tabletop RPGs. Strategies for managing time constraints and player engagement in short sessions. Tips for maintaining player buy-in and planning engaging encounters in long sessions.

Exploring the benefits and challenges of long vs short campaigns in tabletop RPGs, with tips on variety, pacing, and clear goals. Discusses intense short campaigns vs epic long narratives, and the importance of aligning player expectations.

Players should give their Dungeon Master a break to prevent burnout. Suggestions include players taking turns to run the game, exploring side adventures, trying different game systems, and playing rules-light RPGs like Clayorama for a fun and rewarding gaming experience.

Dungeons are core to many of our game systems out there.  This week, in part 2 of the dungeon crawl series, I give DMs some tips for populating dungeons, using room descriptions and making them a bit more realistic.   #DMtips #dnd #Pathfinder #GMtips #Dungeons Resources: Jennell Jaquays GoFundMe:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/jennell-jaquays-has-a-long-road-back Redd Horrocks on Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/reddhorrocks  5e monster filter:  https://donjon.bin.sh/5e/monsters/ Pathfinder 2e creatures:  https://2e.aonprd.com/Creatures.aspx  Sly Flourish:  Running a Dungeon Crawl:  https://slyflourish.com/running_a_dungeon_crawl.html

Dungeon crawl adventures can be some of the most fun adventures that you run and they are relatively simple to set up provided you have a few pieces of information prepared ahead of time.  Tune in this week to find out what those are:   #pf2e #dnd #DMTips #Dungeon   Resources: Redd Horrocks on Fiverr - https://www.fiverr.com/reddhorrocks  5 Room Dungeons - https://www.roleplayingtips.com/5-room-dungeons/  Jaquaysian Dungeons - https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/13085/roleplaying-games/xandering-the-dungeon