Inter-Party Conflict

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The podcast knows. Question(s) discussed: 1. When do you give a character a bonus for a cool idea or action that is not covered in the book? 2. How do I deal with players who appear to only want to win? 3. What is your opinion on Evil campaigns? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: ww...

Our podcast is 21 episodes old, so it's time to open up a cold one and roll some dice in a dark alley somewhere! Question(s) discussed: 1. When you plan a session, what are the things you always make sure to prepare, and what things do you plan on improvising? Do you have a "golden list of things" you always make sure you know before the session starts? 2. How do you make a dynamic combat encounte...

It's the favorite episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We discuss our favorites- favorite classes, favorite adventures, favorite items- and maybe, just maybe, it'll be YOUR favorite episode too. Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your favorite magic item? 2. What is your favorite monster? 3. What is your favorite class? 4. What is your favorite character you played? 5. What is your favorite character y...

It's the next episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We talk about the importance of starting your campaign off right. So come on, and let's have a great game! Question(s) discussed: 1. I'm looking to DM my first game using a 5e starter campaign. It gives 5 pre-made characters, are these usually worthwhile, or should I just let people make their own? 2. How important is session 0 for a campaign? 3. What...

Welcome to episode 18 of Inter-Party Conflict! Have a seat, have a drink, and have a great game. Question(s) discussed: 1. Who was the worst Player/GM you ever had? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interparty...

It's episode 17! Listen to us talk about forgetting things, taking turns as the DM, and switching campaigns without telling anybody. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would you ever switch editions during a campaign? 2. You've mentioned playing in groups where the DMs and players switched off. How did you make that work with the in-game adventuring party? How did you manage the story fo...

Some technical difficulties have forced us to delay our normal episode for a week, but in the meantime I've prepared this bonus episode- a story about an ogre who learns the difference between good and evil, written by Reddit user WanderingBishop. Be careful, though, because Garg just might score a critical hit on your heart. No questions this week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit o...

Come listen to Inter-Party Conflict, episode 16! We discuss mazes, monsters, the Tom Hanks movie Mazes & Monsters, monsters you might find in a maze, mazes without monsters, and actually come to think of it we only talk about mazes for a few minutes and the rest is about death and owls and cartoon paintbrushes and stuff. Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever used a map for a dungeon that was int...

In this episode of Inter-Party Conflict, we discuss magic items, Minecraft, Alignments, and making a character with 18s in every stat. Come over and give us a listen, and send us some of your own questions too! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some tips for designing custom magic items for my players? 2. Do you think a certain alignment lends itself to a certain personality? Contact us: InterPar...

It's episode 14- the episode with the most sound effects! Question(s) discussed: 1. Are there any 5th Edition rules that don't exist that you think should exist? 2. How far should I take an (in-character) grudge? 3. How do you maintain a specific tone (serious, comedic, etc) in your games? 4. For games with variable players (like PFS, AL, or other public forum games), should they strive to be suit...

Am I the problem player? No. It's everyone else who's wrong. Question(s) discussed: 1. Would you as a DM ever use a timer to force a player to act quickly in combat? (Rather than letting them fumble to figure out what to do on their turn?) 2. Have you experimented with reskinning classes and class features to emulate new or un-updated material? 3. How do you avoid being the problem player? Contact...

It's episode twelve of Inter-Party Conflict! Can we stay on topic long enough to answer your questions? Listen and find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. How can a GMPC be pulled off well? 2. What the best way to introduce new players into an already existing game? Also how many players is too many? I currently have seven players and it seems to slowly be growing. Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail...

It's Episode 11- the one where Gabe won't stop complaining about flying Tieflings. Question(s) discussed: 1. Should I screw over the party if it's something my character would do? 2. Are there any Rules As Written that you really don't like? 3. How would I go about enacting a secret plan between myself and the DM? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com...

We made it to ten episodes! Here's to ten more. Question(s) discussed: 1. Who was your best DM, and what is one thing that blew your mind? 2. When is it okay to split the party? 3. What do you do when one or more of your players can't make it to a session, and you still want to have a meaningful game? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Tw...

Come listen to Inter-Party Conflict! You know you want to. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you roleplay low charisma? 2. Lately, it has been difficult for me to set aside time for face to face campaigns. What are your thoughts on play by post campaigns? 3. How should I gauge if a fight is too difficult for my group? 4. What do you think of parties having pets/companions? 5. Do you feel 5E mechani...

If you roll a natural 1, can a podcast make you go deaf? Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you deal with travel? 2. Is it okay to permanently maim a player character on a critical fumble? 3. How do you handle player character death in your games? 4. Do you prefer levels vs more point/experience based character advancement? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconfl...

Come listen to episode 7! It's way better than other podcasts. I promise. Question(s) discussed: 1. How to deal with a problem player? What are some ideas for resolving issues, and/or expelling them from the campaign while not severing friendships.? 2. Have you ever tried integrating monsters, items, etc from games, movies, or TV? 3. How do you handle the imbalance when one player loves roleplayin...

Episode 6 of Inter-Party Conflict. What are YOU listening to this Valentine's Day? Question(s) discussed: 1. What tips and tricks do you have for DMing a one-on-one campaign? 2. As players reach higher levels, how do you balance combat while keeping it interesting, but not too deadly? 3. Which do you think is better, a campaign with a single overarching quest or a campaign that is more like an ant...

Episode 5 of Inter-Party Conflict. Come hear us talk about facebook arguments and sewing limbs onto someone else's body! Question(s) discussed: 1. Should players receive experience points when they find a way to trivialize an encounter? 2. What do you feel has been the single greatest innovation to D&D in the last few years? 3. How should players/DMs come up with why their characters are on an adv...

The fourth episode of Inter-Party Conflict. Want some apple juice? Question(s) discussed: 1. In the 5E era do you find alignments a hold over that should be eventually moved past? 2. All about backstories: Realistic backstory given starting level, flaws, quirks, connections to other people/places, story hooks, etc 3. Should i try to solve the Martial vs. Magic balance problem with houserules, or t...

The third episode of Inter-Party Conflict. Come have fun with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What's your opinion on marketplaces within a session? For me they seem to drag on for a bit and my players don't seem to be too excited for them. I try to spice things up with very highenergy shop keeps and sellers, but ultimately, my players just wait for their turns to buy then leave. Do you have any sugg...

Episode 2 of Inter-Party Conflict, where we answer questions about Rules Lawyers, minimum age for roleplaying, and how much freedom to give players in an established campaign setting. E-mail new questions to InterPartyConflict@gmail.com! Question(s) discussed: 1. Is it okay to create new abilities/features for monsters that players cannot counter? 2. How to deal with Rules Lawyers? 3. Modules or n...

Welcome to Inter-Party Conflict, the podcast where we answer YOUR questions about D&D and other tabletop roleplaying games. Need some advice? Want some tips? Just feel like talking to some guys about the experience of playing D&D? Then come on and join us! E-mail us your questions at InterPartyConflict@gmail.com and have them answered on-air! Question(s) discussed: 1. What was your first gaming ex...