May 2013 archive

Dungeon Talk: Episode 19 – More topics, less valuable

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 59:03 — 54.1MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 19 of  Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast.   I would call this a ‘lite’ episode. We spend the majority of the time discussing the outrage over a recent episode of the Big …

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GM’s Toolbox by Caleb G. Building Cities, pt. 2

In my last article, we talked about the concepts behind building cities for your game. You have an infinite amount of options available to you when it comes to what is in your city and who inhabits it. No-matter what choices you make for the content of your city, you will still need a geographical …

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GM’s Toolbox by Caleb G. Building Cities, pt. 1

Towns and cities play a crucial role in any DnD game.  In the majority of campaigns, they are where the PCs first meet.  They provide refuge from monsters and enemies encountered while traveling.  They offer healing and an opportunity to buy and sell items.  And they usually serve as the background for important scenes that …

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The Campaigns: Made Men – Episode 16: A Key Moment of Opportunity

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 57:27 — 52.6MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 16 of our DnDNext Actual Play podcast. In this Episode The PC’s go off-script in a beautiful way and finally take charge of their circumstances. We also introduce a new player/PC. Travis, just …

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Roll then Role-play

Hello all, Recently I wrote an post called No Roll Before It’s time wherein I covered what I think should be the proper flow of action between Players and DM’s. 1. DM’s give information 2. Players ask questions or declare actions 3. DM asks for a roll or check if required. 4. Repeat. In that post …

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Dungeon Talk: Episode 18 – Fair thee well, dear Flynn. We hardly knew you . . .

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:06:05 — 60.5MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 18 of  Dungeon Talk; our General advice/discussion podcast.   We had Niko and Rob joining us tonight. We have moved back to recording my house again and there’s a little background noise to …

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The Campaigns: Made Men – Episode 15: Sins of the Father

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:05 — 41.3MB)Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSSHello all, Here is Episode 15 of our DnDNext Actual Play podcast. In this Episode Zaine meets with the Elven Chief and learns more about his Father’s last days before disappearing.  The sound quality of this episode was …

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