Handling Unrealistic Expectations in RPGs or Something..Something..Critical Role (Season 3; Ep 10)

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Handling Unrealistic Expectations in RPGs or Something..Something..Critical Role (Season 3; Ep 10)

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Sandbox vs. Narrative RPG Campaigns or We Go Thataway (Season 4; Ep 12) 1:07:47

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Eric, Chris, and Carl chat about the differences and challenges of running Sandbox worlds vs. a Narrative campaign in tabletop RPG games. 00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Email 08:50 - Cool Stuff Found - https://gladdendesign.com 14:55 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Sourcing the Table or What Madness Have I Wrought? (Season 4; Ep 11) 59:22

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Eric leads Chris and Carl through a discussion on creating lore and world building leveraging ideas from the players. This idea of “Sourcing the Table” can lead to player buy-in and exciting adventures. 00:00 - Introduction 03:04 - Email 14:55 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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The crew talks about things that make great gifts for the RPG gamers or wish others would give them! Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! Some of the items discussed: Unique Dice: Cardyhedron Books: D&D Art & Arcana Ben Riggs' Slaying The Dragon Monsters Know What They’re Doing Sly Flourish - Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master Game Wizards: The Epic Battle for Dungeons & Dragons So You Want To Be A Game Master: Everything You Need to Start Your Tabletop Adventure for Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, and Other Systems The Game Master's Book of Astonishing Random Tables Games: Shadowdark ( arcanelibrary.com ) Custom Miniatures: Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com…

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Running Bases in RPGs or Did I Leave the Hellforge On? (Season 4; Ep 9) 51:02

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The crew talks about running bases, strongholds, and other places that the players can call their own! 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - EMail 05:50 - Cool Stuff 08:45 - Main Topic Contact us at gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com or visit and support at masteringtherpg.com

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Gamehole Con Wrap-Up of I Miss My New Friends Already! (Season 4; Episode 8) 53:41

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The crew does a creature corner this week along with a recap of Carl and Chris's time at Gamehole Con. 00:00 - Introduction 03:05 - Creature Corner - Hive Mind 19:15 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!

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Casual Conversation: GMing a RPG Convention Game or May I See Your Tickets Please (Season 4; Ep 7) 1:03:18

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The crew has a casual conversation about running and Game Mastering games at a RPG convention. Discussion runs the gamut from why do it to best practices. 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Email 11:00 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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SPECIAL Savage Worlds Email From Listener Episode and Tabletop Tango Crossover (Season 4; Ep 6) 37:07

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Eric, Carl, and Chris answer a listener's list of interesting questions on Savage Worlds. The crew also answered the questions over on the Tabletop Tango ( www.tabletoptango.com ) YouTube channel so this episode has a slightly different format. If you have a question or want some advice on particular topic, send a note gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com Visit us and support at https://masteringtherpg.com Savage Rifts Discord: https://discord.gg/W3FvF9sZ SavageRifts.com: https://savagerifts.com/sr/ SavageRifts Online Convention: https://savagerifts.com/con/ Savage Rifts Actual Play from PEG/Savage Rfits Con: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6VgkRiyHN8 Unofficial SW Discord: https://discord.com/invite/VqT7CJj Roll20 Savage Worlds Directory Game: https://app.roll20.net/campaigns/details/2204385/roll20-savages-savage-worlds-directory Fallout: Rough Riders (Savage Fallout): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1io4xhuyJNLb8RYyVmjjRNgLyY4Ycc8pbAW4W94ZbE6Y/edit?usp=sharing…

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Running Factions in RPGs or Don't You Know Who I Work For (Season 4, Ep5) 1:02:35

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Eric, Carl, and Chris talk about making interesting and engaging factions in tabletop RPGs. They talk about everything about how to create them to how they would work in your game. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Email 08:14 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Creating Engaging Non-Combat RPG Encounters or Don't be a Murder Hobo (Season 4; Ep 4) 1:06:45

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Chris and Carl talk about creating encounters for your tabletop RPG that are interesting and compelling but are not combat related. They talk about everything from puzzles to traps to social interactions. 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Cool Stuff Found https://www.edge-studio.net/?l=en https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/the-city-of-arches-a-high-fantasy-5e-rpg-city-sourcebook 07:26 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Villains 2: Crafting Engaging RPG Villains or I’m Just Drawn That Way (Season 4; Ep 3) 1:03:40

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Chris, Eric, and Carl talk about how to create villains that have interesting backstories, motivations, and mechanical ideas. 00:00 - Introduction 05:10 - Email/Cool Stuff - https://weberdesigngroup.com/ 10:35 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Game Mastering for a Small RPG Party or Is This a Buddy Cop Movie (Season 4; Ep 2) 1:02:19

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Eric, Carl and Chris discuss the fun and challenges that are present with gaming with small party sizes (1 or 2). They give advice on running these kinds of campaigns and offer players advice too! 00:00 - Introduction 03:33 - Creature Corner - NEW! 09:00 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Villains Part 1: Nemesis Hooks in RPGs or No Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Die (Season 4; Ep 1) - Welcome Chris! 53:04

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Eric and Carl welcome our new co-host Chris and talk about using Nemesis NPCs in your RPG games. These aren't necessarily the big bad evil character but can be someone (or a party) that gets in the player's way, beats them to the punch, or simply is an antagonist that adds interest to the campaign.

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Your Mastering the RPG Questions Answered and Goodbye James (Season 3; Ep 13) 1:00:16

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In the season finale, Carl and Eric wish James a fond farewell as they go through a number questions posed by listeners and friends of the show. Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!

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Being a Professional GM or You Get What You Pay For (Season 3; Ep 12) 54:55

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Carl and Eric interview James about being a professional GM. They talk about everything from how he started to how the business is run. 00:00 - Introduction 05:57 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!

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System Dive on Savage Worlds or How About Fast, Furious, and Fun (Season 3; Ep 11) 1:03:07

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The crew deep dives into the tabletop RPG Savage Worlds. Savage Worlds is a generic game system that is one of the favorites of Carl and Eric. 00:00 - Introduction (Carl’s Music Video: https://youtu.be/pq-FKUDw7ro ) 04:55 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Handling Unrealistic Expectations in RPGs or Something..Something..Critical Role (Season 3; Ep 10) 49:11

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This week the gang talks about managing unrealistic expectations of both players and GMs in RPGs. People often talk about the "Mercer Effect" in tabletop RPGs and the crew takes on ideas to lesson it. 00:00 - Introduction 03:22 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Eric walks through all the details of Pathfinder 2e from Paizo. This includes discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the system and what makes it fun for GMs and Players. He has some thoughts on the new remastered version, too. 00:00 - Introduction 06:34 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Failing Forward in Tabletop RPGs or Failure is an Option (Season 3; Ep 8) 51:12

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The crew talks about the concept of “failing forward” in tabletop RPGs. This concept includes ideas on continuing the narrative after a failure or allowing for success but at a cost. The team certainly has different opinions on this topic! 00:00 - Intro 06:27 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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System Dive on Call of Cthulhu or I’m Not Afraid of No…Ancient Horror (Season 3; Ep 7) 59:52

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James does a deep dive on the Call of Cthulhu game fro Chaosium. He details the mechanics, great features, and how he plays the game as a Gamemaster (GM) and player. Eric drives the conversation with questions that probe everything about this great game. 00:00 - Intro 04:50 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Running Hex and Point Crawls in RPGs or I Will Walk a 1000 Miles (Season 3; Ep 6) 52:01

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The crew talks about running hex and point crawls in tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and Savage Worlds. They go into the differences, advantages of each, and tips for running each kind of overland travel technique. 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Flavoring Magic and Special Items or Magic Missile Can Be More (Season 3; Ep 5) 48:22

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The crew takes on how you flavor magic or special abilities in tabletop RPG such as Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) to create a more interesting character concept. 00:00 - Introduction 06:31 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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What Is On Your RPG Gaming Bookshelf - Casual Conversation (Season 3; Ep 4) 52:21

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The crew take a look at their physical and virtual RPG bookshelves to talk about the most interesting books and items they have on them. Some of the items are rare or somewhat unique and some are simply cannot-live-without books. Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Game Mastering (GM) By The Seat of Your Pants or I Meant To Do That. (Season 3; Ep 3) 56:28

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The crew answers an email asking about favorite characters and NPCs. Another email asks about how to find and vet players when Looking For Group online. The main topic discusses ways a GM can be creative and handle curve balls thrown at them from players moving in unanticipated directions during our tabletop RPG sessions. 00:00 - Introduction 02:54 - Email 20:57 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Bringing Player Characters Together or Why Is It Always a Tavern (Season 3; Ep 2) 1:12:09

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James, Eric, and Carl talk about different ways player characters could be introduced to each other at the beginning of a tabletop RPG campaign. They include the ways players might link backstories and why a tavern isn't such a bad place to meet after all. 00:00 - Introduction 04:29 - Email 12:10 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Introducing New Players to the Hobby and Group or You Can Checkout Anytime but You Can Never Leave (Season 3; Ep 1) 59:18

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The crew talks about ideas for bringing a new player into the RPG hobby. They touch on how do you introduce them to rules, character creation, and RPG concepts. In addition, they also cover bringing a new player into an existing group (both new to hobby or experienced). 00:00 - Introduction 03:50 - Email 10:40 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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RPG Best of Times and Worst of Times or Gaming is Sweet Sorrow (Season 2; Ep 14 - Season Finale) 1:08:06

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The crew talks about some of the greatest games they played or GM’d … and some of the not-so-great. Just a fun discussion for the season finale about our memories of games past. 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Email 15:00 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Running a Horror RPG or Ruh Roh Shaggy (Season 2; Ep 13) 1:03:11

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Eric, Carl and James talk about how to run a horror game in a tabletop RPG. Ideas on how to engage players, set expectations, and drive the narrative are presented. 00:00 - Introduction 04:20 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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The Essential GM and Player RPG Toolkits or How Many Dice is Enough. (Season 2; Ep 12) 1:11:06

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Eric, James, and Carl talk about what essentials are in their RPG GM toolkit. Everything from websites, books, and tools for running their role-playing game in person or online. Some of the items mentioned in the episode: Savage Worlds Characters - Saveged.us Carl’s OneNote template - https://youtu.be/41_HXccph1k Lazy DM Notion Template TokenStamp - https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/ Tokens: Splattered Ink Tokens, Forgotten Adventures, Jan Loos and David North Battlemap Creators: DM Andy, Morvold Press, Mythos Maps, Tych Maps Music: Syrinscape ---------- Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Using Lore and Knowledge Skills or How to Use Lore That Doesn’t Dump (Season 2, Ep 11) 1:09:35

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James, Eric, and Carl discuss ways of providing the lore of your setting without the dreaded lore dump. They also discuss how knowledge skills play into discovering this information. The team walks through the good and bad ways to provide information to players during the game. Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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Creating Interesting Fights and Combat in Tabletop RPGs or I Am Not Left-Handed 1:17:14

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Carl, Eric, and James discuss ideas on how to make combat and fights in RPGs more interesting and engaging for players regardless of the game system. They offer advice around four pillars-maps, enemies, victory conditions, and narrative aspects. Thank you to a listener for a cool stuff found this week! 00:00 - Introduction - Fun talk about 150th episode of Tabletop Tango and Jame’s campaigns 09:55 - Cool Stuff Found: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/391108/Backstory-Cards-for-Foundry-VTT?manufacturers_id=17009 16:40 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions!…

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