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https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GC_248_What-Systems-ask-for.mp3 Join Ang along with Josh and JT as they talk about how a game’s system informs the stories we tell with that game. Understanding the intentions behind a game’s design can help us both run and play games better, so let’s dive in! Links: United Wizards of the Coast – CWA Hope Dies Last […]

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/GC_247_Problem-proofing-One-Shots.mp3 Join Ang along with friends of the show Andy Jaksetic and Carl Lehmann as they talk about some of the problems you can head off at the pass before they reach your table for your convention one-shots. You can’t foresee every potential problem, but you can be prepared for quite a bit. Links: Matinee […...

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GC_246_Scheduling.mp3 Join Ang, Chris, and Josh as they talk about the greatest foe that any gaming group faces: SCHEDULING! They talk about why it’s such a struggle and offer some ideas on how to defeat this particular BBEG. Links: Questing Beast’s Survey U-Con Gaming Convention Philadelphia Area Game Expo Running GAGG Buckeye Game Fest...

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/GC_245_Pitching-Games.mp3 Join Ang and Tomas as they have a conversation about how to pitch campaign ideas to your players. What’s the information you need and other things you should keep in mind? Give a listen and they’ll let you know what they think… LINKS: Rush & Punch The Art of the Convention Game Description

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GC_244_World-Build_with_Little_Final.mp3 Join Ang, along with Chris and JT as they talk about world building, both what you need to have set up before you start and what you can add on the fly when you need it. Links: Tabletop Treehouse Sectors Without Number Author Amanda J. White Crows: Fortune or Death Traveller RPG Map of […]

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/GC_243_How-do-we-get-them-to-RP-final.mp3 Join Ang, Jared and Josh as they talk about different ideas on how to encourage your player to get into their characters and roleplay more. How do you get them from just telling you what their character does to diving into the narrative with both feet? LINKS: Mutants & Masterminds 3e Character Builder Ma...

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GC_242_Rise-of-the-lazy-gm_V01.mp3 Join Ang and Jared as they sit down with Mike Shea from Sly Flourish and talk about his latest GMing advice book, Rise of the Lazy Game Master, as well as a bunch of other topics related to creating content for the RPG community. Links: Sly Flourish Rise of the Lazy Game Master Kickstarter

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GC_241_Seeking-good-players_final.mp3 Join Ang along with JT and Tomas as they talk about what they think makes for good players. What qualities in a player make them excited to see someone coming back to their table again and again? Links: Rise of the Lazy Gamemaster Crypt of the NekroLych Masks: A New Generation Second Edition

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GC_240_MMP-takes-over-the-Gnomecast_Initative_V01.mp3 Bob, Chris, and Phil take over the Gnomecast for a special return of the Misdirected Mark Podcast, at least for one episode. This time, they dive deep into initiative in tabletop RPGs, exploring different types of initiative systems, how games handle turn order, and what those choices mean for pa...

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GC_239_Perfecting-Genre-details_finals.mp3 Join Ang, along with Jared and friend of the show, Carl Lehmann, as they talk about all the little details you need to have in place when playing RPGs in certain genres. We talk about genres with broad strokes, but when you dig down in, there are a lot of small details to decide […]

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GC_238_teaching-new-rules_final.mp3 Join Ang, Josh, and JT as they talk about how to teach new rules to your tables. They cover their best practices, the difference between one-shots and campaigns, and many other aspects of incorporating new rules, systems, and mechanics to your table. LINKS: How To Make Your Own GM Screen Libra Valoris Edge Cases [...

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GC_237_New-Campaigns_final.mp3 Join Ang, along with Jared and guest Andy Jaksetic as they talk about starting new campaigns and everything we need in place before we can start to think about session zero. LINKS: Matinee Adventures Origins Game Fair DC Justice League Unlimited RPG

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GC_236_Interupting-Life-final.mp3 Join Ang along with Josh and JT as they talk about how to navigate the curveballs life throws at us and gets in the way of us playing RPGs. It’s going to happen at some point or another, so let’s figure out how to handle these speed bumps! LINKS: Podcasts JT Listens To Just […]

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GC_234_Fictional-Positioning_finals.mp3 Join Ang along with Chris and JT as they talk about Narrative Positioning! What even is that and what does it mean for our games? They dig in and have a conversation about it. LINKS: The Streets of Avalon MinMaxed Tentacles and Tales Origins Game Fair 2026

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GC_233_Player-Types-The-Pros-and-Cons.mp3 Join Ang along with Jared and friend of the show, Carl Lehman, as they talk about four different player types we often see at our tables. We go over the good and the bad they can bring to the table and offer advice how to turn these tendencies towards helping the game. Links: Symphony […]

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GC_232_Art-of-the-con-game_Final.mp3 Join Ang along with guests Jason Haskins and Mike Mistele as they talk about the components that make for a good convention one-shot! Links: Origins Game Fair Matinee Adventures

https://polygamero.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GC_231_Running-Published-Adventures_final.mp3 Join Ang along with Josh and JT as they talk about the ins and outs of running published adventures! Whether it’s easier or harder and tips and tricks on how to make them work for you. Links: JT’s D&D Tools Classic JT’s D&D Tools Modern JT’s D&D Tools Download at GitHu...