Inter-Party Conflict

Hello, everyone! Today we're joined by one of our friends, Taylor (aka Alistar the Minotaur) to discuss other RPGs we've played, as well as the responsibility of the DM regarding metagaming. This episode is packed with fun, so come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Apart from D&D, what other games/genres/systems do you guys have experience with? 2. Is asking another party membe...

Welcome back! This week we're joined by two very special guests- Austin and Jac from the People's Trivia Company! The four of us ease our way into 2021 by reminiscing about some of our favorite (and least favorite) moments from past D&D campaigns, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your favorite story moment from D&D as a DM and as a player? 2. What is your worst story moment from D&D as...

In this week's episode, we talk about requirements for multiclassing in D&D, and give some ideas on how to motivate picky players. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you feel about mechanical requirements for multiclassing? 2. How do you motivate players who have no interest in loot, money or "simple" magic items that just give them bonuses (like a +1 sword, etc)? Dragon's H...

This week, we discuss looking at someone else's character sheet, priorities for character creation, as well as some of our listeners' suggestions for improving the show! Question(s) discussed: 1. Is it cheating to look at another player's character sheet? 2. How often do you make a character just for roleplaying, versus just for mechanics? Dragon's Hoard Item:  Tincture of Poison Detection   Conta...

Welcome back, everyone! This week we discuss the content we hope to see in the next year, how to deal with consumables as treasure, and much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What would you like to see for official d&d content for 2021? 2. Oftentimes in modules, baddies will be described as having useful consumables as treasure items. As a DM, is it good, bad, or acceptable to use these consumables...

To cap off the year, we've got a special bonus episode- featuring some content submitted by YOU, our listeners! Thanks to everyone who contributed, and here's to the start of a new year! 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:...

It's our TWO HUNDREDTH episode! Come along with us as we clear out some questions we've been putting off for a while, and as we just celebrate having been doing this for four whole years! Question(s) discussed: 1. Are the games you’re good at running different from what you enjoy or the games you assumed you would be good at running? 2. What is your favorite board game? 3. What historical figure w...

Homebrew rules. How much is too much? How little is too little? Where do you draw the line? Find out on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. Where do you draw the line on homebrew rules? For example, I played in a group where modifiers didn't exist. How much can you change the rules of D&D before it's not D&D anymore? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpart...

Items in video games. Out of your favorites, which ones would be cool to use in D&D? We're discussing our favorites and figuring out how they'd work in a tabletop RPG on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some items from video games you'd like to see in D&D, and what changes would you need to implement to make them work? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog:...

Imagine an entire party made up of five members of the same class. Which class would you pick? We go in-depth with our ideas on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What single classes can make an entire 5 person party? 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...

This week we talk about magical allergies, and leaving clues throughout your campaign! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would you ever consider giving a character an allergy to magic (either mechanical or purely for flavor)? 2. How important is it to litter your campaign with subtle clues to the major plot? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Tw...

Hello everyone! We're taking the week off from our normal episodes today, but here's a fun Patreon episode from last year, where I run Jeff through a couple old-school text adventures in quasi-RPG form. Enjoy! To try out Parsely Games for yourself, head to http://www.memento-mori.com/! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twit...

This week, we discuss some character ideas, our opinions on campaign length, and the stores that helped mold us into what we are! Question(s) discussed: 1. Let's say you have to make a character for a good party, a neutral party, and an evil party. What are your go-to characters for each? 2. Do you feel that a "full campaign" has to take you to the upper levels? 3. Do you remember any gaming store...

We're back this week, and we talk about dealing with the undiscussed repercussions of your actions- scars, guilt, and those left behind.  Question(s) discussed: 1. If you heal a wound with magic, does it leave a scar? 2. Is it right to guilt your players for their choices? 3. A player wants to scrap their current character and play a new one. Do you kill them off? If so, how do you go about it? If...

Hello everyone! This week we talk about how much prep to do while getting ready for a game with brand-spanking-new players, as well as how to deal with obstacles that are overcome by very low-level magic! Question(s) discussed: 1. When teaching D&D to someone with no gaming experience whatsoever, should one prepare sample characters beforehand? 2. Should spells like Comprehend Languages and Identi...

It's Halloween, so here's a bonus episode for you all! It's our Patreon bonus episode from October 2019. If you'd like more content like this, consider supporting our show: http://www.patreon.com/interpartyconflict And above all else, have a wonderful and spooky Halloween!

It's Halloween week, so that means we've got a spooOOooky episode for you! This time around we talk about the various subgenres of horror (and how to fit them into your games), and the difficulties of running a horror game with a player who doesn't like horror! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are the different genres of horror and how do I incorporate them into your games? 2. Not all players like h...

This week we're discussing the controversial changes Wizards of the Coast is making regarding race and alignment. This may be the only time we dip our toes into something that could be considered political, so enjoy it while it lasts! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should I do if I don't like the changes WotC is making to races and alignment? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog...

This week listen to us gush about Dawn of Worlds, the world-building tabletop game! We discuss our recent experience with it and how to incorporate such an experience into an upcoming D&D game. Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever played a world building game such as Dawn of Worlds or Microscope and used the result for DnD (or other ttrpgs) afterwards? If yes: how did it go? If no: would you co...

This week we talk about magic items, player backstories, and how to grin and bear it all. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you know what level is appropriate for certain magic items? 2. How do you integrate player backstories into a preplanned plot like a module? Is it necessary to do so? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.t...

Have you ever thought about adding tabletop gaming skills to your resume? We discuss that and more on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. If you were to incorporate your skills as a DM/GM or cooperative style player on your resume/CV, how would you do it? 2. How does the Periapt of Wound Closure work with environmental conditions such as drowning, dehydration or starvation? Contact us:...

This week, we talk about running a campaign set in a magic school! We give some tips, some things to avoid, and give our ideas for some fun things to include. Check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some tips for running a game where the PCs are students in a magic school? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter....

This week, we discuss the Matt Mercer Effect. What is it? Is it good? Is it bad? How is it affecting you? Is it even real? Listen to this episode to find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are your thoughts on the "Matt Mercer effect"? Is it real? If so, is it a problem? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com  Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPart...

This week's episode is about word association (all through the lens of nostalgia). We talk about what first comes to mind when we think of "D&D". What do YOU think of? Question(s) discussed: 1. When you think of D&D, what exactly do you think of? A specific edition? Pre-written adventures? TSR? WotC? All of the above? Or something else? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www....

Today we talk about transitions, and what those may mean to us in tabletop gaming. This, too, shall pass. Question(s) discussed: 1. How has Covid-19 affected your gaming habits, and when things are back to "normal", what will your future gaming be like? 2. I am finishing one campaign and starting another. Several players have come to me and requested that I not invite back one player in particular...