Complicated Opportunities: A Cosmere RPG Podcast

Ever wondered how to craft the perfect RPG campaign in the worlds of Mistborn and Stormlight? Join Kyle and Irving as they dive into the nuances of creating compelling stories across both the Mistborn and Stormlight settings. This episode Irving and Kyle go through different types of campaigns you can run that you wouldn’t necessarily think about running in each setting. Kyle and Irving discuss th...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! This week Kyle and Irving go over the contrasts between Era One and Era Two for your campaign. This conversation unlocks the unique storytelling potential of each era. Kyle, our Era One enthusiast, explores the themes of oppression and rebellion, highlighting how the grimdark feel and strong narrative structure create a compelling playground for homebrewe...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! The best thing about Mistborn Legacy is not the time skip, it’s what your first character leaves behind. Kyle and Irving break down how the game turns legacy into a living mechanic, where Era One choices shape the descendants you play 300 years later and can even change what you start with in Era Two. They dig into the six Era 1 legacies and their Era 2 c...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Dive into the vibrant world of miniatures in this episode as Kyle and Irving welcome the talented Josh from Cosmere in Miniature.   We discuss the War for Roshar kickstarter through the lens of an RPG player.  We break down the miniatures tier and recommend what to buy if you are a player or a GM.   Perfect for tabletop gamers, painting enthusiasts, and C...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week, while Kyle was on vacation Irving was joined by recurring guest Carsen!  They dive into the fantasy setting of Plotweaver, Erstwild!  They dive into all of the new things Brotherwise has cooking up for us.  This episode focuses on the adept paths!  Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week, while Kyle was on vacation Irving was joined by recurring guest Carsen!  They dive into the fantasy setting of Plotweaver, Erstwild!  They dive into all of the new things Brotherwise has cooking up for us.  This episode focuses on the ancestries and heroic paths!  Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on...

Want a quick explanation of Charges in the Mistborn RPG?  Join GM Kyle as he gives a high level overview of Charges! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Socials managed by - Irving (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity ) Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spo...

Want a quick explanation of Feruchemy in the Mistborn RPG?  Join GM Kyle as he gives a high level overview of Feruchemy!   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Socials managed by - Irving (check them out here: https://linktr.ee/ShardOfOpportunity ) Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://op...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are following up on allomancy with feruchemy! We deep dive into each of the paths.  Hear about the different mechanics and some of our favorites like Zinc and Brass. What builds do you want to see using feruchemy?     Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are joined by part of the Mistborn Legacy Writing team! WARNING THERE ARE HEAVY SPOILERS.  We hear about the process, early development, designing chapters and adversaries, and NPCs.  This is one you don’t want to miss!   Chapters:   00:00 — Introduction and Spoiler Alert 00:50 — Introduction of the Panel and Speakers 02:47 — Origins of the...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are giving you our deep dive into everything World Guide!  We discuss Cosmology, Points of Interest, Adversaries oh my!     Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the rest of the Allomancy Paths!   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblo...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the metalborn talents and starting down the path to allomancy!   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  ht...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities Episode 47!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are finishing the first impressions of the handbook! We cover the metalborn paths, items, and world hopping?!?    Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spoti...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  IT IS TIME! There is Always Another Secret, as Mistborn launches.  In this episode, the guys will be discussing the beginning of the Handbook through the Heroic Paths.  We will keep the Mistborn content coming, so be on the look out, you never know when a new video might drop.   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: A...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we get back to our series on prepping a campaign.  This week we talk about character backstories.  They talk about some tips and how to use your players backstories to help them….or cause emotional damage!   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complica...

Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we hear the guys tales from the tables at GenCon!  Hear about Law and Obligation (Spoilers in the Chapters), as little as we can talk about Mistborn, and general GenCon fun! We talk hauls, signings, celebrity spottings, and Kyle gets recognized?!? Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!   Chapters:   0:00-0:39 Intro 0:40-10:56 Tales from the Table...

Welcome to the first part of our GenCon coverage! This week we will be breaking down all of the news that Brotherwise and Dragonsteel shared at GenCon! Hear about Mistborn! Shards of Creation! The follow up to Stonewalkers!   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotif...

While the guys were at GenCon this past week (it was AWESOME), we figured we would share the rest of the interviews that Kyle did at JordanCon, well most of them.  Join us as LitRPG writer Erin Ampersand, Game Writer Sarah Madsen, and Kritter XD join Kyle to talk all things JordanCon.     Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.a...

Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities!  Storms Above we caught a Legendary!  Join us this week as we are joined by not 1, not 2, but 3 members of the Brotherwise Team! Ross Leiser and Meric Moir make their return, but we are also joined by Johnny O’Neal! We have an AMA that we gathered on reddit and discuss the future of the Cosmere RPG and answer some of your burning questi...

Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities!  We are doing a bit of a remix! Kyle & Irving talk about the 7 player types as outlined by Robin’s Laws of Gamemastering. Irving has decided they are more like a horoscope so: Kyle is a Powergamer Sun, Storyteller Rising, Butt-kicker Moon & Irving a Powergamer Sun, Tactician Rising, Method Actor Moon   Follow us on Instagram @co...

Session Zero Revisited | Episode 39 - Complicated Opportunities Needs Review Needs Link   Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities!  We are doing a bit of a remix!  In the first of a series of episodes, Kyle & Irving revisit Session Zero through the lens of more of what Kyle learned running Stonewalkers.  They talk about online vs in person, character creation, and more!  ...

Session Zero Revisited | Episode 39 - Complicated Opportunities Needs Review Needs Link Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities!  We are doing a bit of a remix!  In the first of a series of episodes, Kyle & Irving revisit Session Zero through the lens of more of what Kyle learned running Stonewalkers.  They talk about online vs in person, character creation, and more! Foll...

Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities!  Join us as Irving helps Kyle learn how to read a chart (j/k…kinda).  We review how to build encounters and maybe prevent (or encourage a TPK).  Join us as we use the handbook to discuss different ways to challenge your party and keep it interesting.     Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Po...