Inter-Party Conflict

This week, we're joined by the wonderful hosts of Crit Academy, as we discuss a variety of topics, including Battle Royale games, keeping campaign notes, Bards, and the inevitable grim reaper that comes for us all- Old Age. Come along for the ride, and check out Crit Academy as well! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you prepare for a battle royale session (between players)? What classes do you...

Come along this week as we talk about deities and devils fighting for control, and players refusing to let go even when the grim reaper rears its ugly head. Also, crabs and curses! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should I do if a player wants to multiclass Paladin and Warlock? Would their god be okay with the character having a patron, and vice-versa? 2. We recently had a character death in our cam...

This week, we discuss mid-combat etiquette (talking about tactics, sticking to the same strategy over and over, etc.) and much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you feel about 'table talk' during combat? 2. How do I get a player to vary up their tactics in combat? 3. Do you think you should be able to Ready actions outside of combat? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: ww...

Welcome back, everyone! This week we talk about one big issue a lot of gamers face: Burn-out, how to see it coming, and how to avoid it. We also play a bit of catch-up with our social media questions as well. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you handle burn out? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twit...

Welcome back, everyone! This week, your usual hosts discuss a broad range of topics including having pets, splitting the party, playing female characters, and more- with an appearance from a couple unexpected guests! Question(s) discussed: 1. In your opinion, what is the GM's job and why? 2. When do you introduce dragons? 3. What do you think of parties having pets/companions? 4. When is it okay t...

In this episode, we talk about making your own campaign vs. running a pre-generated one, rolling for loot vs. designing it yourself, and how to make characters that aren't heroes... yet. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. My current campaign is wrapping up soon and I’m trying to decide whether I want to use a homebrew adventure path or an official WotC campaign. What are the pros a...

This week, we talk about a collection of topics that all go against player agency or (potentially) player fun- like magical compulsions, PCs working as moles, and more. Come listen and share your own thoughts! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you go about putting a mole into the party? 2. A spell or effect makes your PC act a certain way. You don't like this so you don't play it. Are you a bad...

Hello, listeners! We've got a special episode for you this week. Instead of our normal format, we're treating you to a reading of a short story written by me, Gabe! So sit back and listen to me spin the yarn of Georg and Kathalin, two adventurers who overcome all odds to make the world a better place. Enjoy! No questions this week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.inter...

This week, we discuss how to explain your love for RPGs to someone outside of the loop, how to run a game based on a pre-existing intellectual property, and we also get down to the bottom of what the nerdiest hobby is. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you explain your passion for D&D to the people who you are closest to, who just don’t get it? My family just cannot wrap their heads around why I sp...

This week, we talk about about incorporating cinematic-type villains into your campaign, and whether it's possible to do them justice. Question(s) discussed: 1. Can an RPG pull off a self-defeating villain (i.e., Jafar from Aladdin or Belloq from Indiana Jones), without being too disappointing for the players? 2. How do you pull off a supernaturally-recurring villain, where the players can't kill...

Welcome back! This week, we talk about how to play out downtime between adventures, and what you should do when someone wants to spectate a tabletop game. Come along for the discussion! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should player characters do with free time? 2. I have some friends that are interested in sitting in on a gaming session as watchers. What are some things I can do to make their exper...

This week, we're joined by two special guests- Jeff and Ryan from the No One Can Know About This podcast! We talk about making sure magic stays magical, roleplaying vs. rollplaying, and what to do when a player fixates on something unimportant. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is a way players can have magic and still feel that it is mysterious and dangerous to use? 2. Where...

This week, we talk about steering your players into playing certain character types (while still trying to let them feel free to do what they want), as well as how to tell when your game has too many NPCs (and what to do when it does)! Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How can I steer my PCs into making characters based on historical or mythological characters while still giving t...

This week, we discuss the Five-Room Dungeon, and how you can use it to breathe new life into your tabletop games! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the "five room dungeon" and how do you use 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 our Dis...

This week, we talk about giving feedback when leaving a gaming group, as well as how to make players feel overwhelmed by enemies without actually overwhelming them with enemies. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Should you leave feedback when leaving a gaming group? 2. How can I make my PCs feel the danger of being overwhelmed by an onslaught of foes without feeling like an accoun...

This week's episode talks about introducing superheroes in a fantasy setting, as well as how to find a gaming group in a new area. See you there! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you deal with superheroes in a fantasy setting? 2. What is the easiest way to reach out in a big city to find a group for a new campaign? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict....

This week, we talk about mentally preparing for a game, what to do when the party has indecision block, as well as how to introduce players to a brand new world. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you mentally prep for an upcoming session? 2. The other party members are arguing over whether to open a door. The DM looks ready to kill someone if they don't just make a decision...

It's our HUNDREDTH EPISODE! We celebrate by answering a group of questions that we've been avoiding for months (or years) because we didn't have good answers for them. So think of this as a lightning round! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you tried D&D style emulation with different systems? (ie. Dungeon World, GURPS Dungeon Fantasy.) 2. If you were looking to emulate a darker low fantasy game what...

Happy Holidays! This week, we take some time off from our usual format and instead answer some off-topic questions about ourselves and the show. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. I don't know if you've ever answered this but have you and Jeff ever talked about how you guys met? 2. We've heard a lot about video games and podcasts you like. What are your favorites from other general media (TV shows,...

This week, we discuss monsters all acting on the same initiative, as well as how to make your encounters more balanced. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Most encounters have the players acting separately, but all monsters act on the same initiative. Is this a disadvantage to the players, and should the DM accomodate for that? 2. How do you balance your encounters? Contact us: Int...

This week, we discuss Charisma-based skills (and whether they're fair to players), as well as how to run a game for people with short attention spans. Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think people overly penalize (or reward) players for using Charisma-based skills? 2. Have you ever played in or ran a game for young children (i.e., 3-8 years old)? What tips can you give for running such a game? 3....

This week, we delve deep into the mechanics of Passive Perception in D&D, and discuss whether it works or whether it should exist at all. Question(s) discussed: 1. What are your thoughts on Passive checks in 5e (like Passive Perception)? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebo...

We've got a whopper of an episode for you this week, all about a topic that has a lot of parts but can be very rewarding depending on how it's used: Crafting systems in D&D. Buckle up for a wild ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. The current system in D&D 5e for crafting is absurd. What does a DM do to make crafting a much more viable option? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: w...

In this episode, we talk about dealing with powergamers (from a player's point of view), as well as NPCs getting down and dirty in combat. Question(s) discussed: 1. As a fellow player, how should I deal with other powergamers? 2. When do you involve NPCs in combat? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflic...

Jeff and Gabe are back with another episode- this time, about encounters that were too deadly and then all about archers. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. What was the worst instance of you creating an encounter that you thought would be fairly doable, but completely annihilated the party? 2. In your opinion, what 5e class makes the best archer? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gma...