Short, bite-sized RPG advice, tips, and tricks for DMs and players of tabletop role playing games (TTRPG)
260 episodes transcribedEver wondered if "chosen ones" and "horny bards" have a place in your RPG campaigns? In episode 255 of Taking 20 Podcast, we dive into the world of RP...
The back to basics series takes things back to the fundamental principles of tabletop RPGs. It’s so easy to get lost in the rules and mechanics of th...
Have you ever wanted to craft unforgettable recurring villains that will haunt your players' dreams? In this episode I’ll give you some secrets to mak...
There’s nothing wrong with the comfortable same old same old. However, what if you want to become a better DM. How do you start and what can that pr...
Conflict is inevitable around the RPG table but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t play the game or that you should shy away from it. In this episo...
Not all NPCs are created equal, or at least they shouldn’t be created that way. There are some NPCs who are simply more important to your campaign? ...
Making 2 dimensional characters is easy. Pick your ability scores, feats, equipment etc. but what if you want or need to make a deeper character to r...
Should you let your baby shoot you down in RPG games? Do you allow pistols and rifles in your world with dragons and gnomes? If your immediate react...
Combat can quickly turn rote, samey, and dare I say it even boring or dull. GMs, there are some things you can do to make combat in your game far mor...
There are railroads and there are sandboxes and never the twain shall meet, right? Not so fast, my friend. Today Jeremy discusses the two game types...
No one enjoys having a disruptive player at your table but what can you do with players like that? This listener-suggested episode has some ideas on...
There’s a lot to playing and DMing a tabletop RPG. There are quite a few rules, a story the DM is trying to create for the players, encounters to des...
Friendly NPCs are often overlooked when it comes to campaigns. DMs focus on the antagonists and sometimes forget about the allies. In this episode I...
It is easy to lose heart when you see these amazing DMs that put out content. However, in this episode, there is a single piece of advice that can he...
Do you love the thrill of a critical hit or the agony of a critical fumble? Ever wanted to add more drama and excitement to your tabletop RPG combat? ...
There are adventure designers and ADVENTURE DESIGNERS. Tom Robinson is definitely the latter, being one of the first authors named as an Infinite Mas...
Do you ever struggle to create compelling adventures for your RPG group? I know I have in the past until I embraced the simple tip: “write what you...
West Marches campaigns aren’t like your traditional 4 classes and dungeon game. In this episode, we delve into the concept of these unique methods o...
Running long campaigns requires a different focus than running short adventures or one shots. Each has their own challenges but trying to run one the...
Sometimes the hardest monster to defeat in RPGs is the calendar. It’s hard to schedule games when the real world gets in the way. In this episode I...
