Inter-Party Conflict

Hello everyone! This week, in lieu of a normal episode we're giving you something special: all six episodes of our Actual Play podcast that we made last year, At the Gaming Table! I hope you enjoy it. 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 o...

We're back with an episode that runs in the proper direction! This week we talk about levelling up, puzzles, and more. Question(s) discussed: 1. Can anybody explain levelling up to me? 2. What are some tips you have for designing puzzles? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.faceb...

One more week passed, one more week stuck at home. Hopefully you're all staying safe and healthy. This episode we deal with a few different social issues- jealousy, embarrassment, discontentment- and hopefully we give some advice on how to fix them. Something about this episode seemed a bit backwards to me, but I'm sure it'll be worked out by next time! Question(s) discussed: 1. Am I the jerk for...

It's crazy out there, so hopefully you all are staying home and staying safe! This week we talk about saving throws- all six of 'em- and how to roleplay as our favorite mimicry-based bird race! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you interpret the various saving throws in D&D? Physical ones are easy to understand, but how do you describe a mental saving throw like Intelligence or Charisma? 2. Any adv...

Are there any skills in D&D that you think don't get enough play? We'll be taking a few and giving out some ideas for ways to use them more in your game. Question(s) discussed: 1. As a DM, can you give some suggestions on how to create scenarios that use those underused skill checks? I'm looking at you Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Performance and Religion. Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com...

Have you ever had a situation where the players misunderstood a detail of a puzzle or plot twist, and you aren't sure whether to correct them or let them keep working in the wrong direction? That's our topic this week, and it's a tough one! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you handle it when players get details wrong? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict....

This week we talk about character backstories, and how much is too much. (Spoilers: It's in the title!) Question(s) discussed: 1. How much backstory would you say is too much? 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...

This week, we talk about assigning class levels to monsters, and figure out how to engage a player interested in something nobody else in the party cares about. So come along on the journey with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think DM's should be allowed to assign class levels to existing monster stat blocks? 2. How do I engage a player in my campaign who is interested in crafting potions an...

Take out your textbooks and get ready for a pop quiz, because this week we're talking about economics! Specifically, fantasy economics, and how to make them work (if they can work at all). Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you go about trying to make a believable economy in a fantasy game world? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitte...

This week, we give our thoughts on playing characters of different genders, as well as how to keep encounters from getting too loaded down with NPCs. Let's go! Question(s) discussed: 1. How often do you play a character that is a different gender than your own? When you do, what are some hurdles you face when getting into character? 2. How do you run a combat with lots of NPCs involved? Contact us...

On this week's episode we talk about reflavoring your class to emphasize your background, and how to deal with races that are particularly long-lived. Back in my day, we didn't need to worry about all this nonsense, darn it! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever made a character off a background and than used the class as just a mechanic? 2. How do you think is best to portray races in table top...

This week, we discuss bringing extra characters to a game, as well as the Invisibility spell (and what it does and doesn't do). Come along for a listen! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you like to prepare a back up character for a campaign? 2. My group is having a difficult time adjudicating how invisibility works. It is only a 2nd level spell but is mostly treated like god-mode and effectively makes...

Join us this week as we're joined by Jessy and Sean from DMs of Vancouver! We discuss aggro in combat, weapon varieties, and much, much more. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you handle enemy aggro/choosing targets in combat? I don't like the idea of rolling or choosing randomly, but what about assigning values based on actions in combat? 2. How do you feel about the weapon list in 5th Edition D&D...

This week, we talk about pre-written modules, as well as what to do when the DM describes a scene and then the room goes silent. What do you do then!? Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you recommend leveling within a prewritten module? 2. What do you do after the DM provides the scenario and environmental description and then there is an extended silence? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com...

Hello and welcome, everyone! This episode is a new beginning for us; we never really had an "introductory" episode (our first episode was just a typical episode- we never had one specifically for new players or new listeners) so three years in, here we are. This is a whopper of an episode, so enjoy it, and come back next week! Question(s) discussed: 1. I'm thinking of getting into D&D 5th Edition....

It's the end of another year of podcasting, but we're still going strong! This week we clean out our question bank and use up some questions we haven't had good answers for- but don't worry, we still get some great discussion going! So come along and hear us talk about metaverses, Ravnica, naps, the Infinity Gauntlet, and much, much more. If nothing else, let's raise a glass to another three years...

This week we're joined by our friend Dave, as we discuss 4th Edition D&D, crafting terrain out of legos, ideas for new mechanics, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What books/supplements should I buy if I want to get into 4e? Also, what are the strengths and weakness of 4e compared to other games or editions? 2. Have you ever used Lego for D&D? And what are you thoughts on it? 3. What mechanics...

This week, we discuss an environmental hazard adventurers may encounter: Wild Magic zones. Listen to our thoughts on how they work and how to take them one step further! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you feel about Wild Magic zones? Should a Wild Magic zone affect divine casters, or just arcane casters? Can you think of other kinds of "Wild" zones that could have different effects? Contact us:...

It was my birthday a couple weeks ago, so I interviewed all of the guests at my party and turned it into an off-topic episode of the podcast. If you feel like listening to a slice of my friends' lives, come along for the ride! 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/Inte...

A new book is out. You're super excited to use it in your own games! But... a player wants to use that new class, or maybe a new race. Should you let them tweak or even re-make their character? We go in-depth on this topic, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you do when a new sourcebook comes out and players want to tweak or change their existing characters? Contact us: InterPartyConflict...

This week, our topics all revolve around failure- when your playstyle falls into a rut, when you become "that guy" and anger the rest of the group, and how to pick up the pieces after a group falls apart- we cover all of these, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some telltale signs you are in a rut as a DM? 2. Gabe & Jeff, at my last game, I was "That Guy". I managed to piss off the enti...

Welcome back! This week we talk about loot generation (random charts vs. hand-picked) as well as gifting a player their very own pocket dimension. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Question(s) discussed: 1. When should a DM give randomized loot over loot tailored to the party? 2. How would you deal with a character goal of having a personal demi plane? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit...

This week, we're joined by two special guests- Caitlin and Damian from Adventures in Erylia! We discuss gaming with your significant other, as well as how to exactly define "a campaign". Question(s) discussed: 1. What's some advice you can give for when your significant other is part of your gaming group? 2. How do you define a campaign? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guest...

Welcome back! This week we talk about the role at a gaming table that always seems to be in highest demand: The Dungeon Master. We give tips on what to do (and what not to do) when running your first game, and how to have the best time possible! Question(s) discussed: 1. I'm interested in becoming a DM. Any tips? 2. Do you fudge dice as a DM? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog...

Happy Halloween, everyone! This week we talk all about recreating your favorite horror movie icons in Dungeons & Dragons. So light up your cauldron and shoo away the ghosts and join us for the spookiest episode of the year! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you recreate some of the great horror icons in D&D? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find...