Radio Grognard KING SIZE

Backstories Are For You 23.02.2021 9:04 ↓

I talk about the uses of character backstories in RPGs.

Be Prepared 22.02.2021 11:41 ↓

I talk about how players should think about their actions during encounters.

Winning RPGs 21.02.2021 9:42 ↓

I ramble on about the definition of "winning" in an RPG.

He's A Nut! 20.02.2021 8:00 ↓

I talk about how to play crazy without driving your group crazy.

Mind Games 19.02.2021 7:56 ↓

I talk about Theater of the Mind and ways you can deal with it.

VTTs and Learning Curves 18.02.2021 9:51 ↓

I talk about VTTs and the learning curve (featuring Owlbear Rodeo).

GM's Flow and the G.M.O. 17.02.2021 8:09 ↓

I talk about Game Master's Option and how to use that to adjust the flow of the game.

How to Stat A Jerk 16.02.2021 8:27 ↓

I talk about how to write up an annoying (but useful) NPC.

A Simple Game 15.02.2021 9:16 ↓

I talk about the heart of RPGs for the new gamers out there.

Don't Let the Game Get in the Way of the Game 14.02.2021 10:56 ↓

I talk about rules and how you shouldn't let them get in the way.

You Want Results? 13.02.2021 10:19 ↓

I talk about what one of the GMs primary job is.

They Don't Say Much 12.02.2021 9:48 ↓

I talk about the quiet players, how to determine which ones and how to draw them out if needed.

A Look At Modifiers 11.02.2021 8:33 ↓

I talk about modifiers - the =/- mods vs. advantage/disadvantage mod and how they could possibly work together.

And When I Die... 10.02.2021 7:42 ↓

I talk about character death and how to handle it afterwards.

Suffering the Jerks 09.02.2021 6:36 ↓

I talk about how you can mix up regular combat encounters with some role-playing with truly insufferable jerks for an easy PC win.

Stats: How Do You Roll? 08.02.2021 12:25 ↓

I talk about how to roll stats and the take-what-you-got vs. rearrange-'em-to-fit-a-concept methods.

How Medieval? 07.02.2021 11:01 ↓

I talk about how medieval do you make your fantasy games?

Ya Got It? 06.02.2021 8:06 ↓

I talk about equipment and ways to handle use of said equipment.

Put 'Em To Work! 05.02.2021 8:13 ↓

I talk about how you can get the players to determine encounters during a hexcrawl.

Viz A Viz 04.02.2021 10:15 ↓

I talk about ruleset "enhancers" you can add to your game, using "viz" as an example (thanks to Rob Conley for the inspiration).

Skills for Scoundrels and Other Thoughts 03.02.2021 8:26 ↓

I talk about skills and skill sets in RPGs, particularly Thief Skills.

Smoothing Out the Rough Parts 02.02.2021 11:17 ↓

I talk about going over and smoothing out the confusing parts of an adventure during prep.

RPG Ballyhoo 01.02.2021 9:08 ↓

I talk about using props, handouts, etc. for your game to keep the immersion going.

Crank 'Em Out, People! 31.01.2021 12:48 ↓

I talk about how to expedite character creation.

Gotta Set the Scene 30.01.2021 10:46 ↓

I talk about how the first words of the session should set the scene and tone for what's to come.