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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games. On this episode they are joined once again by special guest Dom Zook for a fun exercise where they use two word prompts to create RPG adventures!
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games.
On this episode they discuss the character archetypes associated with the Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, and Wizard, and how to break the mold when creating new ones!
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Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/qYLvc1
Gaurav’s Homebrew MTG RPG: https://goo.gl/hsfbzH
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games.
On this episode they discuss the Big Bads of RPG Campaigns and a few ways to make yours even better!
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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/Y5beCw
* I, Strahd Book: http://amzn.to/2rTDWhQ
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games. On this episode they are joined by special guest Scott Woodard to discuss player actions and in-game consequences!
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* The Savage World of Flash Gordon: https://goo.gl/SjrBDN
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they continue the “Breaking the Mold” series and discuss the character archetypes associated with the Barbarian, Bard, Druid, and Warlock!
**SHOW NOTES:**
* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/UEw6Hi
* Risus RPG Rules: https://goo.gl/pg2ubT
* Good Omens book: https://goo.gl/yce1pu
* Order of the Stick webcomic: https://goo.gl/4A7s7m
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about the importance of doing a session zero before starting your full-fledged RPG campaign!
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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/dtE1NH
* Microscope, World-Building RPG: http://amzn.to/2Gi6mWk
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On this episode, we discuss Meghan’s second time ever as a GM running a game based on the board game Mysterium using the RISUS ruleset!
**SHOW NOTES:**
* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/u1Unjq
* Risus RPG Rules: https://goo.gl/pg2ubT
* Digital DM: https://goo.gl/WwjUdN
* Mysterium at Bainbridge Estate episode 1: https://youtu.be/wLuoTaJDwzs
* Mysterium Board Game: https://amzn.to/2Gkkttw
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they complete the “Breaking the Mold” series and discuss the character archetypes associated with the Monk, Paladin, Ranger, and Sorcerer!
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Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk with special guest Tom Lommel about using character voices to enhance your game.
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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf
* Tom Lommel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dungeonbastard
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about some of the anxiety that Game Masters have when prepping and running their game, and how to deal with them!
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they’re joined by special guest Tyler Rhoades to discuss character backgrounds!
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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/24rWA7
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they discuss the Five Room Dungeon model for creating adventures!
**SHOW NOTES**
* **Question** **of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8kkwph/if_you_were_running_a_game_where_the_players_were/?st=jhh4a0m0&sh=40d8580d
* **5 Room Dungeon layout:** https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Five_Room_Dungeon
* **More on 5 Room Dungeons, and examples:** https://www.roleplayingtips.com/rptn/rpt156-6-methods-making-dungeons-interesting/
* **It’s Always Cloudy in Barovia, Episode 3 (5RD Example):** https://youtu.be/tbAVes_MDOY
* **Mysterium at Bainbridge Estate, Epsidoe 2 (5RD Example):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUGjPi08SrY
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they share some of the tools and websites that they use during their games.
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* Question of the 'SODE: https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8rmcbh/does_anyone_have_tips_for_running_games_inside_of/
* Mythical Beast Generator http://ianmart1n.github.io/mythicalbeasts/
* Table Fables: http://a.co/6RWTo8K
* Notebook.ai: https://www.notebook.ai/
* OneNote: https://products.office.com/en-us/onenote/digital-note-taking-app
* The Digital DM(for OneNote Templates): http://www.cryrid.com/digitaldnd/
* Flat Plastic Miniatures: http://arcknight.squarespace.com/shop/
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they are joined by special guest James D’Amato to discuss his upcoming book and how you can use personal play techniques to improve your character!
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* **Question of the 'SODE:** * https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8u7hbi/as_a_player_how_do_you_balance_playing_your
* One Shot Podcast Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com/
**The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide Pre-Order links:**
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* Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-RPG-Character-Backstory-Guide/dp/1507208375
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about One-Shots and some tips on running them!
**SHOW NOTES**
* **Question of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/90zwg8/what_kind_of_adventures_to_run_in_a_fantasy_urban/
* **Savage Worlds One-Sheets:** https://www.peginc.com/store/winter-break/
* **Lady Blackbird:** http://www.onesevendesign.com/ladyblackbird/
* **Risus: The Anything RPG:** http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170294
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about using secrets in your game as game masters as well as players!
**SHOW NOTES**
* **Question** **of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/939fl7/your_solutions_for_the_classic_i_dont_want_to/?st=jka48nbo&sh=553f84da
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about their trip to GenCon 2018 and what to think about if you’re planning on going in the future!
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Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they do another round of the Two Word Adventure Hook exercise!
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We here at Experience Pointers wish you and yours good tidings and happy holidays! See you next year!
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On this special episode, Meghan and Jordan talk to some family members about their perspective as outsiders in the RPG hobby.
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