Experience Pointers

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! SHOW NOTES: Question of the SODE: https://goo.gl/k69vkR Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES** Question of the 'SODE:  https://goo.gl/qYLvc1 Gaurav’s Homebrew MTG RPG: https://goo.gl/hsfbzH Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES:** * Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/Y5beCw * I, Strahd Book: http://amzn.to/2rTDWhQ Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES:** * The Savage World of Flash Gordon: https://goo.gl/SjrBDN Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES:** * Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/dtE1NH * Microscope, World-Building RPG: http://amzn.to/2Gi6mWk Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES** Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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. **SHOW NOTES** * Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf * Tom Lommel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dungeonbastard Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES** * Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/gJ566L Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES** * Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/24rWA7 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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. **SHOW NOTES** * 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/ Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! **SHOW NOTES** * **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:** * Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultimate-rpg-character-backstory-guide-james-damato/1128515582 * Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-RPG-Character-Backstory-Guide/dp/1507208375 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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 Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

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! Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

We here at Experience Pointers wish you and yours good tidings and happy holidays! See you next year! Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com

On this special episode, Meghan and Jordan talk to some family members about their perspective as outsiders in the RPG hobby. Support us: https://store.savingthrowshow.com JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/savingthrowshow.com On Instagram: http://instagram.com/savingthrowshow CHAT WITH US ON DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/skgg8AcCHECK OUT OUR WIKIhttps://savingthrowshow.fandom.com