A Role To Play

9 Episodes

Reverse

Take Your GM Skills to Work! Gaming Outside the Box with Dr Dan Epstein of The Long Game Project

2024-10-0201:25:17

Send us a textWhat if you could transform your decision-making skills through the power of play? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Dan Epstein from The Long Game Project on how tabletop role-playing games can revolutionize the way organizations learn and make decisions. The Long Game Project provides innovative ways to simulate complex real-world scenarios using dynamic tabletop exercises. Are you a Game Master? Take your skills to work! The Long Game Project offers a sophisticated free c...

Lyla Fujiwara - Google Jukebox Karaoke

2024-09-0740:24

Send us a textWhen I saw the Kickstarter for the Jukebox Karaoke game I knew I had to have it. Maybe you do too – it’s one of the top 14 games to check out this year according to Dicebreaker.com.Lyla is also the project lead for the Brandon Sanderson Cosmere RPG! (At time of recording, it was known as “The Stormlight project.) Maybe you’ve heard of it? The Cosmere RPG set the record for fastest-growing RPG Kickstarter ever. Today I talk with Lyla about everything from Jukebox to the tran...

Lost Treasure, with Daniel Estes: Rediscovering the Works of Rose Estes

2024-03-1901:07:37

Send us a textReturn to Brookmere is an Instagram and YouTube channel hosted by Daniel Estes, the eldest son acclaimed author, Rose Estes. Rose was the creator of the Endless Quest series put out by TSR - a selection of fantasy based stories where the reader chooses which path to follow. But Rose contributed much more than those. And while Daniel didn't pay much attention when these books were being written, he's seeing a whole new world as he shares these with his listeners.Daniel is well in...

Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 3: Librarian Writ Large

2024-02-0101:02:07

Send us a textSo... Um... why does the creator of the Forgotten Realms still work at a Library?? Let’s find out. And along the way, we talk about the D&D movie, success and prioritization ? What does it mean to be a decent human being? The benefits of creativity, and the importance of living our lives – and writing our stories. We pick up where we left off – with Ed musing, matter-of-fact, on how many more novels he can write before he dies... Support the showA Role to Play...

Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 2: Wizard at Large

2023-12-2201:00:54

Send us a textPart 2 of my interview with the Ed Greenwood! Creator of the Forgotten Realms D&D setting, Ed is a prolific author and creator. The Patron Saint of RPGs. If you're already a fan, you know Elminster, the "unreliable narrator", chosen of Mystra, goddess of magic. But who was Elminster before D&D?Listen as Ed shares a bit of the history behind Elminster's role in the Realms, and random bits of his own story. Hear Ed's thoughts on creativity, the importance of di...

Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 1: Who are you?

2023-11-2201:02:04

Send us a textEd Greenwood is the creator of the Forgotten Realms, a prolific author, game designer, and the Patron Saint of RPGs. A glimpse into the influences that shaped this master storyteller. "Life is a series of moral choices."As we explore the theme of "Who are you?," listen as Ed brings memorable people and unusual events from his early years to life! Grist for the mill as they say. There will be stories! And boy, are there stories!Stories, sage advice, the joy of RPGs and ...

Adam's Macrame Owl - of D&D, Storytelling, Voice Acting and the Desire to Create

2023-10-3101:02:10

Send us a textAn informal sit-down with Patchcloak Adam. A man of many talents, voices, and stories! I know Adam for his voice acting and story telling at my local D&D table. Join me as I learn about why he knows how to talk into a microphone correctly, how he got into D&D, and the story he will one day tell. Stick around to the end when I 'open the floor' to other players from our table. Adam on stand up - and some cool stories from film school. Thanks Adam!!This is Not a Ted T...

Dice Dice - Dragonheart Dice! (And a bit of animal whispering)

2023-08-2501:19:31

Send us a textDice are a thing. They really are. And they are the thing at Dragonheart Dice. Listen as Cher takes me through the evolution of her dice shop. From it's humble beginnings to its continuous growth. Something about this shop pulls players in from all over - and there's always something new for even the most distinguished buyer.Ah, but where does this passion for dice come from??What are people looking for?What was in the Advent Calendar?On a different note... Stay tune...

Six Sides of Gaming's Devin Wilson - On Taking Steps, DMing for Celebrities, and more...

2023-07-2801:02:11

Send us a textTomekeeper and Lead DM for Six Sides of Gaming, Devin Wilson says exactly what I needed to hear... On taking steps and keeping going, and running games, well, for everyone! What goes into planning a game for the players at the table? Especially when the players are people such as Ed Greenwood, Keith Baker, Elisa Teague, and Luke Gygax?Hear what Devin has to say about following the opportunities that are presented to you, planning a game for celebrities, odd historical facts...

#box-pro-ellipsis-173217107511789{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}A Role To Play