Episodes

Tuesday May 23, 2017
Taking Breaks + Some Special Announcements!
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Tuesday May 23, 2017
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!

Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Cohorts, and Followers, and Hirelings, oh my!
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017
Tuesday Jan 10, 2017

Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Rate of Experience
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
Tuesday Jan 03, 2017
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!

Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Rewarding Players 2: In Game Rewards
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016
Wednesday Dec 07, 2016

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

Wednesday Nov 02, 2016
Defining what rating your game is
Wednesday Nov 02, 2016
Wednesday Nov 02, 2016

Tuesday Oct 11, 2016
Ending a Campaign.
Tuesday Oct 11, 2016
Tuesday Oct 11, 2016

Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Advice for Aspiring GMs
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016
Tuesday Sep 20, 2016

Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Alignment v Personality
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016

Tuesday May 10, 2016
Incorporating PC Backstories
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Tuesday May 10, 2016
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!

Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Antagonists
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
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!

Wednesday Apr 06, 2016
Making Memorable NPCs
Wednesday Apr 06, 2016
Wednesday Apr 06, 2016
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!

Wednesday Mar 16, 2016
Character Creation
Wednesday Mar 16, 2016
Wednesday Mar 16, 2016
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!

Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Let's get this Party started!
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
Wednesday Feb 24, 2016
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!