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Art of the Game – How to Handle Player Character Deaths as a Game Master

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In this episode of Art of the Game, the three Game Masters tackle a pivotal topic: Dungeon Masters balancing danger and drama in tabletop RPGs, whether it’s D&D, DC20, Daggerheart, Powered by the Apocalypse, BRP, Mythras, or anything else. They explore the art of managing player character deaths, from philosophical considerations to practical strategies, and discuss how to challenge players effectively without derailing the story. Learn about approaches to raising stakes, implementing homebrew rules, and maintaining narrative tension across different game systems—all while keeping the experience exciting and rewarding for your players.

Art of the Game – How to Introduce New Players to Your RPG Campaign

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In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs discuss effective strategies for introducing new players to tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), whether it’s D&D, DC20, Daggerheart, Powered by the Apocalypse, BRP, Mythras, or anything else. They explore the importance of recruitment, starter campaigns, pre-generated characters, and integrating new players into ongoing campaigns. The episode offers practical tips on minimizing complexity, making the experience enjoyable, and ensuring that current players are welcoming to newcomers.

Art of the Game – How to Run Your First RPG Campaign Session

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New TTRPG show!

“Art of the Game brings experienced TTRPG Game Masters together to share invaluable tips for tabletop role-playing games, whether it’s D&D, DC20, Daggerheart, Powered by the Apocalypse, BRP, or anything else. In this episode, the Dungeon Masters focus on running your first session of an RPG campaign, diving into strategies for building cohesive party dynamics, keeping players engaged, and tailoring the experience to your group. From balancing action with character development to offering practical advice for creating a rewarding gameplay experience, this episode is packed with insights to help new GMs start their campaigns on the right foot!”

Art of the Game – Tips for New Game Masters

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New show on our Cabbit Crossing channel! Woody Arnold (Cybersymbiosis) created the concept for this one and co-hosts the show with us.

“In this debut episode of Art of the Game, we share essential tips for new TTRPG Game Masters. We discuss the importance of keeping participants engaged, the benefits of starting with pre-made modules, and the value of mystery and balance in RPGs. With insights on preparation, integrating character backstories, and useful tools like minis and maps, we aim to equip fledgling GMs with the knowledge needed to excel. A must-watch for anyone looking to improve their Game Master skills!”

GenrePlay – DC20 – The Hunted – Ep1

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New actual play series! This time we are using the Beta rules for DC20.

“Join us for an exciting new episode of GenrePlay as we dive into the world of role-playing games! This time, our adventurers take on DC20—a fresh new game hot off its successful Kickstarter. With Greg as our Game Master, the team accepts a mission to face off against a monstrous tentacled beast. Armed with their wits, spells, and a hint of mischief, they embark on a quest full of challenges, tricky negotiations, and unexpected turns. Will they slay the creature or fall victim to the dangers lurking in the shadows? Tune in to find out!”

Behind the Dice – Daggerheart FIXED With These New Rules?

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Another great episode of Behind the Dice!

“Join us as the Behind The Dice takes another stab at Daggerheart after our latest session, discussing newly implemented rules and the impact they’ve had on gameplay. From armor slot mechanics to initiative, we share our insights and experiences. Plus, explore the potential of higher-level gameplay and what we might see as Daggerheart evolves. Don’t miss out on our thoughts about the pros and cons of the Daggerheart system and changes. Got thoughts on Daggerheart? Leave them in the comments and tell us which games we should explore next!”

Behind the Dice – The Next D&D? DC20: What We Loved, What We Didn’t

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Yup, I started a new show on the Cabbit Crossing YouTube channel! Hope you enjoy it.

Join us as the team discusses their playtesting experiences with Daggerheart, the newest game system from Darrington Press, the tabletop game imprint for Critical Role Productions. We examine our playtesting experience with version 1.5, discussing our impressions, favorite features, and points of friction. From the damage mechanics to the integration with Demiplane, get our thoughts on this promising RPG system. Got thoughts on Daggerheart? Leave them in the comments and tell us which games we should explore next!

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GenreTainment 146 | Game Design and Writing Novels with Alexander Thomas

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Join us for a fun conversation with game designer and author Alexander Thomas. As the Mutants & Masterminds Line Developer for Green Ronin Publishing, Alex brings a wealth of experience to the table. He’s also the author of the Titan City Chronicles novel series and the executive producer for the Untold Stories Project. In this episode, we dive into these exciting projects, explore the upcoming Valiant Adventures Roleplaying Game, and get Alex’s advice on breaking into the tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) industry. Plus, he shares tips on creating your own TTRPG Actual Play series.

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

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