Taking 20 Podcast

DMs, our job is varied and difficult at times.  We have so much on our plate to get ready for the game that we sometimes lose sight of the most important advice we can heed behind the screen.  In this episode, I’m going to remind you of that advice that keeps your game centered and your players excited to come back.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips #OneImportantRule Resources: 3D Crafts & Curios etsy store - https://etsy.com/shop/3DCraftsAndCurios 

Players, your DMs love you and enjoy having you at their table but some of them could use a little help even if they don’t know how to ask for it.  In this episode I encourage players to talk to DMs about how they can help carry the burden of keeping a weekly game going.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips #Burnout

Exploration is the shortest of the three legs of RPGs and doesn’t get the love that combat or social encounters do at most tables.  However, with a little planning, and learning how to run a hexcrawl or prepare some mysteries and histories, exploration can be a lot of fun for your entire table.  Plus you will get to hear Jeremy struggle to say Lothlorien.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips #RPGExploration #GMTips   Resources: 3D Crafts & Curios etsy store - https://etsy.com/shop/3DCraftsAndCurios    Badooga’s Exlploration Guidelines - https://www.gmbinder.com/share/-MEVza9zokR5wbbwbs5c   Sly Flourish article on Pointcrawls - https://slyflourish.com/pointcrawls.html   The Angry GM - Exploration - https://theangrygm.com/what-makes-exploration The Alexandrian article on Hexcrawls:  https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/17308/roleplaying-games/hexcrawl

While combat encounters are fun, there are two other pillars to tabletop RPGs that can turn a good game into a great one.  In this episode I talk about social encounters and how DMs can get better at running them.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips #SocialEncounters Resources: Matt Mercer:  Building RPG Social Encounters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNoR-CcOtqI

This podcast explores creating realistic cities for RPG adventures, focusing on detailed preparation, diverse establishments, and creating unique districts. The hosts offer valuable tips on crafting immersive cities with encounters, side quests, and detailed NPCs, while also mentioning a contest to win 3D printed mugs by submitting NPC entries.

Description Even preparing cities that the party will pass through or only stay at temporarily requires some thought on the DM’s part. In this episode I’ll give you some tips for creating quick-use cities that can help ground your cities in a touch of realism.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips #RPG #citydesign   Resources: Dael Kingsmill’s SPERM principle - https://youtu.be/sJd6g--Ok_A?si=G-PsffcBYYpTLRNl  

Preparing your overarching campaign using smaller situational pieces has a number of benefits to preparing the entire adventure as a whole.  In this episode, I talk about the benefits of preparing your game in manageable chunks and give you some tips for doing so.   #dnd #pf2e #DMTips Resources: The Alexandrian:  Don’t Prep Plots - https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/4147/roleplaying-games/dont-prep-plots   https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/16y30hc/can_we_clarify_what_we_mean_when_we_say_dms/   Building Situations in D&D https://slyflourish.com/letting_go_of_defined_encounters.html    

There are two problems I’ve seen regarding interest level:  characters who don’t seem to be buying in to the story and players who don’t seem to be interested in the game.  These situations have multiple possible solutions but require a little nuance to address.  In this episode, I talk about the symptoms of these problems and ways you can possibly address them.   #dnd #Pathfinder2e #DMTips #5e #PleasePayAttention   Resources: https://www.reddit.com/r/DMAcademy/comments/11wmccd/uninterested_character_problem/ https://youtu.be/LQsJSqn71Fw

We all love making characters but one of the most common challenges I’ve heard in talking to players is how to make a memorable character; one that stands out from the crowd.  In this episode, I’m going to give you 10 tips for making characters that can grow, evolve, and be easier to tie in to the campaign at large, beyond the numbers on the character sheet.   #dnd #Pathfinder2e #charactercreation #chracterdesign #roleplaying   Resources: Character Creation Tips - https://lockhouse.co.uk/character-creation-tips-ttrpgs/ How to Create Great RPG Characters - https://hobbylark.com/tabletop-gaming/Creating-Characters-for-Role-Playing-Games   12 Tips to Make the Most Memorable RPG Character Ever - https://cardboardmountain.com/12-tips-to-make-the-most-memorable-rpg-character-ever/   Backstory Tips - https://mistymountaingaming.com/blogs/dungeon-feed/crafting-a-backstory-tips-for-creating-your-dungeons-and-dragons-original-character  

Immortal creatures will sometimes make deals with mortals for power and you can sometimes include these situations in your game.  Warlocks have this mechanic built into the class but should you even include the good and bad of these contracts in your game?  In this episode I talk about the different types of beings who will deal with mortals, examples of why they would and tips for your campaign. #dmtips #pathfinder2e #dnd #dnd5e #devils #fey Resources: 3 Line NPCs https://www.roleplayingtips.com/rptn/the-3-line-npc-method-how-to-create-story-full-npcs-fast/   Phistophilus:  https://2e.aonprd.com/Monsters.aspx?ID=112   https://halflinghobbies.com/making-deals-with-devils-in-dd-5e/   https://www.reddit.com/r/DescentintoAvernus/comments/hjfrkf/devil_contract_ideas/