Episodes

May 23, 2017
Taking Breaks + Some Special Announcements!
May 23, 2017
May 23, 2017
33 min
In this episode we chat about Taking Breaks sometimes as a GM (or player) you just need to take a break either you didn't prep or your burning out or another reason, we talk about some ideas and concepts around that and give you some suggestions on what to do about it and how to handle it.
We ALSO have a few special announcements at the end of the show about some cool upcoming events and projects we have in the works (no joke this time!!)
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Jan 10, 2017
Cohorts, and Followers, and Hirelings, oh my!
Jan 10, 2017
Jan 10, 2017
45 min

Jan 3, 2017
Rate of Experience
Jan 3, 2017
Jan 3, 2017
33 min
In this show we chat about the various speeds of rewarding experience point to players be it "slow", "fast" or "Milestone" or "Trained". We chat about the perks and draw backs of each and as always share our thoughts and preferences on each!
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Dec 7, 2016
Rewarding Players 2: In Game Rewards
Dec 7, 2016
Dec 7, 2016
47 min

Nov 30, 2016
Rewarding Players 1: Out of Game Rewards
Nov 30, 2016
Nov 30, 2016
32 min

Nov 2, 2016
Defining what rating your game is
Nov 2, 2016
Nov 2, 2016
41 min

Oct 11, 2016
Ending a Campaign.
Oct 11, 2016
Oct 11, 2016
37 min

Sep 20, 2016
Advice for Aspiring GMs
Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016
37 min

Jun 7, 2016
Alignment v Personality
Jun 7, 2016
Jun 7, 2016
32 min

May 10, 2016
Incorporating PC Backstories
May 10, 2016
May 10, 2016
36 min
In this Episode of Game Masters' Studio we chat about PC Backstories and how to use them in your games and in your world. We start off talking shop about what to expect when you ask your players for a backstory and then give tips on how to work with them and maybe get more out of them. Then we move on to the meat and talk about various ways to use the info provided to you by your players in your adventures, campaigns and worlds!
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Apr 26, 2016
Antagonists
Apr 26, 2016
Apr 26, 2016
31 min
In this Episode of Game Masters' Studio we discuss Antagonists! We talk about a variety of ways to approach them, including origins, goals, failures and successes. If you need some ideas, advice, or a fresh perspective on Antagonists for your stories and games.
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Apr 6, 2016
Making Memorable NPCs
Apr 6, 2016
Apr 6, 2016
34 min
In this Episode of Game Masters' Studio we discuss a variety of ideas on how to make even your regular NPCs stand out. This episode is not for villians or BBEGs (Big Bad Evil Guys) persay. Just on the topic of all NPCs as a whole.
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Mar 16, 2016
Character Creation
Mar 16, 2016
Mar 16, 2016
30 min
In this Episode of Game Masters' Studio we discuss the various type of character creation and the various options of getting character stats, like rolling verses point-buy, or array. This is a great episode if you're not sure how to have your group create their characters or if you're just looking for feedback and ideas!
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!

Feb 24, 2016
Let's get this Party started!
Feb 24, 2016
Feb 24, 2016
26 min
This Episode of Game Masters' Studio is focused on the various ways to bring a group of PCs together (in-game.) We discuss the generic old school tropes and some other less common ideas and methods including each of our personal favorites. As always we briefly tell about a few of our own experiences as players and GMs both, to help articulate the merits of each approach.
Listen, learn, use, enjoy!
