A board game podcast that tackles the industry from both inside and out! The State of Games is hosted by Chris Kirkman, the head of publishing house Dice Hate Me Studio and co-owner of Greater Than Games, and features regular co-hosts Darrell Louder, resident grump and designer of Compounded, Bottom of the 9th, and Fate of the Elder Gods, and TC Petty III, gaming hipster and designer of VivaJava and VivaJava Dice, Xenon Profiteer, and Spires. Presented by the website www.dicehateme.com - the ...
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Hello! I'm Guy from 'How to be a Great GM', and in this weekly podcast series I cover everything you can do in your tabletop roleplaying games as a Game Master or Dungeon Master to take your roleplaying games, stories, and worlds to the next level, from adventures to locations and everything in between. So come join me as we chat about everything TTRPG! Who am I? I have been playing TTRPGs, game mastering TTRPGs, teaching, making videos, writing books about role playing and being a great GM ...
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What I did and didn't do right at the castle... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel where we re…
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EP 22 Why Star Trek is Useful to us
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Use Star Trek as inspiration and learn from it! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel where we re…
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Here are some magic spells I hate and what I do to fix them. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channe…
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EP 20 2 Player Roleplaying
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How do you run a game for just 2 players? This is how I do it! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Chan…
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What are these beasts? These horrors? How do we make them love to hate? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our You…
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Dealing with weight can be an issue for some folks, this is what I'm trying to do to keep my weight down... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.c…
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EP 17 My session breakdown
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The Duskmourn Chronicles is my actual play game of D&D and this is my review of the first 6 episodes, or first 6 hour session. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https…
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What are the 4 E's and what do they do? They change your game! That's what they do... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Che…
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EP 15 Making batter traps
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Designing better traps is critical if your game is going to remain fresh and exciting... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support …
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EP 14 Introducing new players to the game
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What's the best way to do that? Here's what I do... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel where w…
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EP 13 Quick idea generation
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How to work out a quick or fun idea for your next adventure... Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Chan…
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EP 12 Your best asset: listening
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Making travel an adventure in itself! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel where we release week…
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EP 10 My new Epic Campaign plans...
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EP 08 How to keep Pace in your game
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EP 07 Making Travel more interesting
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EP 04 Making more of known Encounters
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Having and NPC that your PCs can hate is really useful. Especially if that NPC is untouchable. Here's why. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.co…
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What makes magical items challenging? Instead of just being a cool ability or stat mod, magic items can be so much more! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www…
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EP 00 Create a lovable NPC for your game this week
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It's time for a lovable NPC this week. Time to add yours! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel w…
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How a breakfast morning changed my entire 3 day mini-campaign and made it so much better! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support…
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Eps. 66: Working with PC Backstories
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Just how do you work with PC backstories to get the most out of them? Here's what I do. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support C…
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Eps. 65: How to start a club and why you should do it!
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How I have run my clubs in the past, and what you should and should not do! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our…
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Eps. 64: How to publish your own work!
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This is the process I take to publishing my own books. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel wher…
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I select just a few of the top 100 character questions to explore. Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube …
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Ep 62: Running a short campaign
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Keeping it short and sweet is sometimes very effect in keeping your players focused and giving you a rewarding experience as a GM. Here's how! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do …
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Ep 61: Let's design and underground lair
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What do we need to think about when designing and underground lair? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube…
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Ep 60: I answer your five questions from discord
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You asked some great questions - these are my answers! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel wher…
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EP 59: I combine 5 of your adventures into 1 campaign!
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Taking five very different adventures, I combine them into a single campaign which, as it happens, is AWESOME! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprou…
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Ep 58: Crazy idea to build a world and the PCs as a group!
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How can everyone build the world and all the characters at the same time? Here's how! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Che…
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Ep 57: Mage Hunter is here
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Let's talk about diceless TTRPGs - Mage Hunter is here! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTube Channel whe…
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Ep 56: Stitching your campaign together for an amazing finale!
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Tying your campaign up into a nice neat bundle is a great feeling. How do you do it? It's really easy and a lot of fun! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.…
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Ep 55: Building underground lairs
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Let's dive deep down into the underground and see what we can build... dark mines full of death! Or perhaps a working mine and thriving colony? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do…
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Ep 54: My mistakes as a GM
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I've made many mistakes in my decades of playing. Here a just a few! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the show. You can do that here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2018827/support Check out our YouTub…
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Ep53: Brainless Brain Eaters!
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We are back folks! And today we're talking about the undead and why I have a big problem with how they are played in roleplaying games. The undead have a few problems which I don't think have ever really been questioned. It's time to shake up what you know about the undeath menace and make your next zombie something to be truly feared! Support the …
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Ep52:16 Adventures From a Single Idea!
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One idea, four villains = 16 adventures! In today's episode, I'll be walking you through the process of coming up with 16 adventures from just a single idea. String some of these together and you get a complete mini-campaign. This example is for all TTRPG systems, so if you play D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Pathfinder, Starfinder or Savage Worlds - it mak…
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Ep51: Do I Really Hate My Players?
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Of course I don't hate my players. But here are 10... er... 9 reasons why I could hate them and don't! What do you love about your players? Or perhaps hate? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd like to consider becoming a supporter of the sho…
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Ep50: Start GMing Right Now!
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Do you want to start GMing but are afraid to? Do you feel like you lack the imagination? Do you struggle with where to start when beginning to GM? Well then, this episode is for you! After listening to this episode, you'll be able to run a game for your friends round the table or online. Dungeons and Dragons? Call of Cthulhu? Pathfinder 2? All of t…
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Ep49: Five Bad Campaign Ideas
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There are campaign ideas and then there are bad campaign ideas. What makes a campaign idea a bad one and how can you avoid creating a campaign from a bad idea? These are the 5 common campaign ideas that I see time and time again, and I really wish folks wouldn't ruin their TTRPG games with them! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to …
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Ep48: Create a Tavern That Will Intrigue Your Players!
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You are always going to need a tavern, or a cantina, or an inn, or a whatever. Regardless of genre and whether it's D&D, Cthulhu or Star Trek etc. This walk-through video is all about what needs to go in to your inn and why. We cover topics like: Why do we need a tavern? What do we need to create a tavern? What makes a good tavern? How do we begin …
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Ep47: How To Harness the Power of Theatre of the Mind
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Theatre of the Mind is a great, fast, and cool way to play your favourite TTRPG but are there drawbacks? Yes! Oh yes. These are the things to look out for, so that your theatre of the mind experience is amazing! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe…
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Ep46: Play To Lose? Is This How We Should Be Playing Dungeons & Dragons?
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This Nordic LARP concept seems to be a major hit within the roleplaying community from the north but can we use it in our own games and does it make roleplaying games better? Will Cthulhu play to win or play to lose? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or …
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Ep45: How To Double Down On Your Creative Juices
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Guy looks at how he turns up his creativity whenever he's trying to come up with a Campaign or adventure idea. Join him as he explores some concepts like marmalade, flying a plane, and who knows what else! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so that you never miss an episode or maybe you'd…
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Ep44: If You Do Any of These 10 Things - Don't DM!
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There are some habits that just don't work for the DM to have. If you have any of these, either change your ways or change to being a player! Agree with me or disagree but these are awful habits which must go! What are your thoughts on the matter? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so tha…
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Ep43: Planning an Unforgettable Short RPG Campaign
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We all wanna run a satisfying game and sometimes we don't have a lot of time to do it in. How do we plan and what do we include in that planning? Follow these simple steps to create a fun, short campaign that will leave your players begging for me and won't bury you under a mountain of DM admin! Support the Show. If this podcast means something to …
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Ep42: How Nations Survive & How To Use This for Your RPG
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In the last episode, we spoke about how societies collapse and how this affects your worldbuilding for your RPG. This week, we take a look at how nations survive, how empires grow and how it happens that empires get too big and ultimately fail as a result. What can we do to prevent this from happening in our worlds - take a listen and find out! Sup…
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Ep41: Why Societies Collapse & How This Affects Your RPG
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As societies and civilisations evolve and grow, there is always the possibility of the fall and collapse of that society. How does this happen and how do we prevent this from happening to our societies that we develop within our roleplaying games? Support the Show. If this podcast means something to you, please consider following the channel so tha…
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Ep40: Domesticating Animals & Building Empires
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What traits do we need animals to embody in order to domesticate them? What unifies people and groups of people? How do you build an empire? Why is all this important for our RPGs? Well, when building your RPG world and the people in it, everything needs to evolve and move forward with the times, and this is how you go about doing that. Making sure…
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