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Archive for the 'Managing' Category
Jan 23rd, 2018
Freshening Up Stale Monsters
Jan 9th, 2018
Introducing New Characters
We've recently discussed players leaving, new players coming in, today we talk about introing new CHARACTERS! Learn, Listen, Use, Enjoy! VeeRYouTubePodcastFacebookTwitterPatreonMer...
Dec 26th, 2017
Saying Goodbye to Player Characters
Sometimes players leave the game, sometimes the characters not working and sometimes the player just needs a change no matter the reason, characters leave the game. In this episode...
Dec 19th, 2017
Post Game Analysis
We know what to do before a game session, but what about after? This week, GMS talks about how to approach a constructive and successful Analysis of the games you run, the games yo...
Dec 5th, 2017
What is Prep?
We discuss what (proper) prep is, how to plan for it, what to avoid losing time on and a few random thoughts and suggestions to think on. Listen, learn, use, enjoy! PodbeaniTunesSt...
Nov 28th, 2017
Game Logistics
Planning the game, in the real world can take some time and forethought too! We talk about a few things you might want to consider when trying to organize your tabletop roleplaying...
Oct 24th, 2017
Alternative Combat Environments - Aerial & Aquatic Com...
Sick of the same old, same old? Mix it up!! Try some combat encounters in a whole new location type most rarely exploit... the air or under water!! It'll change, EVERYTHING! Listen...
Oct 5th, 2017
The Social Contract (Re-Uploaded)*
Most of us have heard of it. Most of us know it well. Yet it seems there are some that don't. And it is for them that we made this episode. Share it freely with friends, fellow pla...
Sep 20th, 2017
Players are GMs too!
This week we chat about how to use your players at the table as assistant GMs. There are many ways you can have them help you, help them to improve the coopperative story telling e...
Sep 1st, 2017
Utility Magic | Dungeons & Dragons 5e
We discuss the variety of magic in dungeons and dragons out side damge and healing spells. Utility magic, do you utilize utility magic in your games? Are you ready to deal with pla...
Aug 15th, 2017
Starting your Players at Higher Levels
We talk about a few different ways to get your players up to the high levels you want them to be at for your next high level campaign! Listen, learn, use, enjoy! PodbeaniTunesStitc...
Aug 8th, 2017
In Game Character Prep!
In this Episode we chat about why and how to give your players a chance to prep for their upcoming combats and encounters! Listen, learn, use, enjoy! PodbeaniTunesStitcherFacebookT...
Jul 18th, 2017
One-Shots
Here we talk "One Shots"!What they are and what to keep in mind while planning and running them. Listen, learn, use, enjoy! PodbeaniTunesStitcherFacebookTwitterPatreonMerchandise ...
Jul 9th, 2017
The Other Side of the Table: Player to GM
In this episode we look at the other side of the coin and look at the tools and advantages of going from the Player seat to the DM seat and how one can improve the other! Listen, l...
Jun 6th, 2017
Villainous Power Structures
In this Episode we talk shop about structuring your antagonists organizations. What is the power dynamic for those that work for, or are under your antagonist? Listen, learn, use,...
Jun 5th, 2017
Bonus: Mass Naval Combat Ideas [A Question from Tim]
This Bonus Episode is inspired by Tim from Iowa who sent us a question via Facebook asking for some "sweet ideas" to handle a large 100 vs 100 ship, naval combat. We put our heads ...
Dec 28th, 2016
Making Unnecessary Rolls & Checks
We discuss the mistake of having players make unnecessary check and rolls and also allowing rolls and checks that shouldn't be made. Confused? Listen, learn, use, enjoy! Podbean...
Dec 7th, 2016
Rewarding Players 2: In Game Rewards
In this episode we discuss ingame rewards such as gold/money, magic items & treasures to titles and reputations and more!! Listen, learn, use, enjoy! PodbeaniTunesStitcherFa...
Nov 30th, 2016
Rewarding Players 1: Out of Game Rewards
We begin our discussion on the topic of rewarding players, in this episode, part 1 we discuss 'out of game' rewards; XP, inspiration, fate tokens etc. Listen, learn, use, enjoy! ...