Epic Sages

EPIC SAGES -TTRPG Classrooms

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In these podcasts, we go over basic mechanics in various TTRPGs, various social discussions, how to improve your games as both a player and GM, and we connect a large variety of topics and expertise to all the games we play! We are often joined by awesome guests that range from community members, other podcaster, and entrepreneurial friends! We put these out every other Friday, most if not all will be unedited and probably contain some cursing. If you like what you hear, join our discord and participate or check out our website. we also stream these classrooms live on Twitch.

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Late night classroom # 18 what to do when players break your world 26.02.2022 34:50

some times things go wrong just like in this classroom.. aside from the technical issues it suffered from we talked about the 4 ways a world breaks and you can do to fix or run with your world. hope you enjoy

classroom#17: how to reward players for dealing with hostile non-combat encounters 12.02.2022 34:47

Rook is joined by 2 server members tonight as we discuss what even is a hostile non-combat encounter. Rook rambles a bit, but there's some good info tucked away at about the halfway point! only some technical issues and as usual this session is unedited 

Classroom 16- Turning video games into world setting (part 2) 15.01.2022 54:40

We are joined again by several guests and we finish our discussion on translating video game worlds into various TTRPGs and which ones to try and avoid.

Classroom 15- Turning video games into table settings (Part 1) 01.01.2022 41:15

Due to the amount of halo I've been playing since it came out, I got a spark of creativity for a lesson and this is the result! we are joined by 3 guests who have some fantastic commentary. Also Happy New Year!!!

Classroom 14: How to surprise your party! 18.12.2021 31:24

It's a surprise! you have to listen!

Craft-a-story + Romancing NPCs and Dealing with HBS 04.12.2021 52:46

Well, tonight's podcast has a lot of in it but we start with a fun story and then talk about romance in games and finish with how to deal with Horny Bard Sickness. 

Classroom 7- Biodomes in TTRPGs 22.11.2021 48:44

Playing in the snow, the desert, the forest? This classroom may give you some alternate ways to use where you are at to engauge players!

The skeleton and the trebuchet, the importance of NPCs 20.11.2021 51:49

It's story time! plus some soapboxing about undead creatures and using NPCs to spice up your worlds. We are joined by a couple of guests and our other grandmaster!

Classroom 11- How to use items creatively 06.11.2021 49:18

Items! Items! Items! What to do? How to use? CAN A SWORD BE USED FOR THINGS OTHER THAN VIOLENCE? Yes, especially if it has magic! This classroom is a basic covering of various items and "fun" ways they can be used 

Classroom 10- How to deal with butthurt Players/ GMs 23.10.2021 46:49

Player mad, GM mad, doesn't matter you can fix it! In this session we cover several ways to avoid the drama or calm it down after it occurs. we are joined by 2 of our subscribers! 

Classroom 9- How to craft high level encounters - General TTRPGs 09.10.2021 44:59

so what do you do when combat gets boring and only the gods are left to fight? You tweak your encounters! In this classroom we give you some general tips to help with that.

Classroom 8- How to end a Campaign 25.09.2021 37:32

Is your group bored? Are you unhappy? Have you been playing the same characters or setting for a very long time? this video is here to give some tips on how to end your final session well or at least avoid an "unenjoyable ending".

Classroom 6- How to have a chill session 21.09.2021 34:22

"WHY with ALL the VIOLENCE! cant we just relax a little?" yes you can. this video is here to help players and GMs understand the importance of having breaks from time to time.

Classroom 5- Worldbuilding 101 21.09.2021 50:08

In this classroom, I talk about the various things needed to set up a world to play in. From politics to power levels and everything between.

Classroom 4- How to use Edge and what happens when it gets too sharp 21.09.2021 30:17

Got a player who has to be the center of attention? End up killing all your player-crafted NPCs for "plot" reasons? This classroom touches on how to geet the right mix of sad in your characters and stories. 

Classroom 3- Food and Friends at the table 21.09.2021 50:43

This classroom focuses on how to deal with players' eating habits and attitudes while playing. 

Classroom 2- Why you should talk to your GM 21.09.2021 45:47

The title says it all, talking generally makes life easier. 

Aprentice Hero Helpers Classroom 1- How to transition your campaign between settings 21.09.2021 30:25

This was our first classrom, it covers reasons for changing systems, simple dos and don'ts and why. it is unedited so sorry for all the pauses and any possible cursing 

EPIC SAGES -TTRPG Classrooms (Trailer) 20.09.2021 0:47