That RPG Podcast

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we deep dive into the concept of Ethos in OSR+, a system for roleplaying good and evil in RPGs. Inspired by the D&D alignment chart, the Ethos system reinterprets the traditional 9 alignments. Join us as we explore the ethos of fictional characters like Ozymandias, Syril Karn, and Daenerys Targaryen and tackle moral dilemmas to challenge your table. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/J3Hp6GfadVE ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we interview Charlie Ferguson-Avery of Feral Indie Studio to learn about his ENNIE Award-winning work and the OSR scene. In our adventure hook, we create our very own Stygian Library, wherein our heroes are tasked with undoing their doom by braving deadly archivists and the embodiment of fate itself. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/BIFohxfbcvE ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we interview Melanie C. Green and Sean Moran of Meldar16 Games to learn about the indie zine scene and DIY RPGs. In our adventure hook, we create a Greek mythology-themed slice of life adventure where our heroes are tasked with organizing secret meet-cutes under the nose of jealous love gods. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Zk6Bn7yY0Y8 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, our listener asks: What makes an RPG an RPG, and how are they different from board games? The age-old question! We dive deep into RPG theory and discuss 5 ingredients at the heart of the roleplaying game experience (and why most games miss one). Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/8RgLsUn_JGw ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we design an adventure after a listener prompt that involves a hag, an ever-shifting magical forest, and a mysterious curse that threatens to plague the land with invasive spirits. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/B7ywT_Jmrjk ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, our listener asks: How do you set the table in your RPGs? And how do you keep players from getting distracted, especially when some of them have ADHD? It's all about immersion in this episode, and we share tips and tricks for game masters to keep your players in the fiction when they're at the table. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/6sgnj3_U6lg ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about a history of magic items in Dungeons & Dragons, share tips for how to keep your magic items "magical," interview Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing about his new book Making Enemies, and design a hard boiled detective mystery set in the North Pole. Whether your players have been naughty or nice, gift them something better than a +1 Sword this Christmas. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4CkxJMPA ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about a history of magic items in Dungeons & Dragons, share tips for how to keep your magic items "magical," interview Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing about his new book Making Enemies, and design a hard boiled detective mystery set in the North Pole. Whether your players have been naughty or nice, gift them something better than a +1 Sword this Christmas. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDrs9L_UCU8 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about a history of magic items in Dungeons & Dragons, share tips for how to keep your magic items "magical," interview Keith Ammann, author of The Monsters Know What They're Doing about his new book Making Enemies, and design a hard boiled detective mystery set in the North Pole. Whether your players have been naughty or nice, gift them something better than a +1 Sword this Christmas. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8U9EqNt0Dc ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about what we're thankful for: food in TTRPGs (via Max Miller's Tasting History), how to make fair rulings as a GM, and design a hunting feast adventure that takes place on a gas planet. But we're most thankful for our special guests this month: Join us for an interview with 9th Level Games' designers Heather and Chris O'Neill, as they talk about their newest games powered by the Polymorph system: Thunder Road Vendetta and Wrastlevania. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQk8Qa-lcZw ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about what we're thankful for: food in TTRPGs (via Max Miller's Tasting History), how to make fair rulings as a GM, and design a hunting feast adventure that takes place on a gas planet. But we're most thankful for our special guests this month: Join us for an interview with 9th Level Games' designers Heather and Chris O'Neill, as they talk about their newest games powered by the Polymorph system: Thunder Road Vendetta and Wrastlevania. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLH1R9eChdk ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about what we're thankful for: food in TTRPGs (via Max Miller's Tasting History), how to make fair rulings as a GM, and design a hunting feast adventure that takes place on a gas planet. But we're most thankful for our special guests this month: Join us for an interview with 9th Level Games' designers Heather and Chris O'Neill, as they talk about their newest games powered by the Polymorph system: Thunder Road Vendetta and Wrastlevania. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv7juZiKZVs ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about what we're thankful for: food in TTRPGs (via Max Miller's Tasting History), how to make fair rulings as a GM, and design a hunting feast adventure that takes place on a gas planet. But we're most thankful for our special guests this month: Join us for an interview with 9th Level Games' designers Heather and Chris O'Neill, as they talk about their newest games powered by the Polymorph system: Thunder Road Vendetta and Wrastlevania. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEh5xG2w60M ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the xenomorphs in Apple TV's Alien: Earth, how to design memorable monsters for your campaigns, and interview resident "Magic Engineer" C.R. Rowenson, author of The Magic System Blueprint and upcoming LitRPG novel, Spawn Point. In this month's adventure hook, we plunge into the depths of cosmic horror inspired by Dan Simmon's lost expedition novel, The Terror. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vce2o6Q4ui0 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the xenomorphs in Apple TV's Alien: Earth, how to design memorable monsters for your campaigns, and interview resident "Magic Engineer" C.R. Rowenson, author of The Magic System Blueprint and upcoming LitRPG novel, Spawn Point. In this month's adventure hook, we plunge into the depths of cosmic horror inspired by Dan Simmon's lost expedition novel, The Terror. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/q_GSLhH9ww4 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the xenomorphs in Apple TV's Alien: Earth, how to design memorable monsters for your campaigns, and interview resident "Magic Engineer" C.R. Rowenson, author of The Magic System Blueprint and upcoming LitRPG novel, Spawn Point. In this month's adventure hook, we plunge into the depths of cosmic horror inspired by Dan Simmon's lost expedition novel, The Terror. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/cVFd-b3PzG0 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the xenomorphs in Apple TV's Alien: Earth, how to design memorable monsters for your campaigns, and interview resident "Magic Engineer" C.R. Rowenson, author of The Magic System Blueprint and upcoming LitRPG novel, Spawn Point. In this month's adventure hook, we plunge into the depths of cosmic horror inspired by Dan Simmon's lost expedition novel, The Terror. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j80N4ACHy-U ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about First Encounter RPG by Fire & Fables Studios, how to run immersive downtimes in play, and build a Greek mythology-themed adventure set in a Dying Earth dystopia. Not every odyssey begins with beasts and brawn: join us as we explore the outer limits of your characters' interior worlds with OSR+'s parley, journey, and montage mechanics. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/yz3OCqV5KKY ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the Critical Role's Campaign 4 controversy, how to play evil characters cooperatively (with inspiration from Apple TV's The Studio), and discuss how to incorporate robust interactivity in your roleplaying games. This month's adventure hook features a trip to a spooky town in the vein of Stranger Things, where haunted teenagers face their fears while investigating a mysterious "Whispering Well"; like those teens, you don't want to leave your players in a dark, so follow our tips for writing engaging scenes in your RPG adventures. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/E3p8i3tBwJs ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we talk about the Critical Role's Campaign 4 controversy, how to play evil characters cooperatively (with inspiration from Apple TV's The Studio), and discuss how to incorporate robust interactivity in your roleplaying games. This month's adventure hook features a trip to a spooky town in the vein of Stranger Things, where haunted teenagers face their fears while investigating a mysterious "Whispering Well"; like those teens, you don't want to leave your players in a dark, so follow our tips for writing engaging scenes in your RPG adventures. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com. Join the Conversation 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/OpYl_2Zbod0 ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying