Role Play Chat

Role Play Chat is BACK and I'm joined by friend of the pod Bodhi, oen of the creative minds behind Homie and the Dude, TTRPG publishing. If you'd like to learn more about Homie and the Dude you can check their website out here: ⁠ https://www.homieandthedude.com/ and if you'd like to back their amazing kickstarter, you can do so here: ⁠ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/homieandthedu...

Curse of Strahd, Castle Ravenloft and the Domains of Darkness are beloved parts of our shared TTRPG and DnD hobby. Join Delilah S. Dawson (the author of the newly released D&D novel: Raveloft, Heir of Strahd) and I as we discuss all things Ravenloft in this episode of Role Play Chat. If you'd like to learn more about Delilah's books you can check those out here: https://www.whimsydark....

Gaming cons can sometimes be a little intimidating but they are without a doubt the pinnacle of tabletop gaming, or at least they are to me! Listen in as Alex (friend of the show) and I have a look back down memory lane as we discuss everything we did at PAXu 2024 and share advice for folks who might be new to attending tabletop (or any) cons! Happy gaming & much love-Mat ~ Affiliate Links &am...

You need a GM for a tabletop roleplaying game... right? Wrong! Some wonderful games exist without a game master. Join Jordan of Goosepoop games and I as we chat all about GMless games from how to play them to how to design them! If you want to hear more of Jordan's insights you should check his website here:⁠ ⁠https://goosepoopgames.square.site/ Happy gaming & much love-Mat ~ Affiliate Lin...

NPCs are the lifeblood of any setting. These denizens shape the world your players experience. Sometimes we make them up on the spot, other times we give them complex motivations and roles to play in the intrigue of our campaigns. Join me and Kurt from Sidekicks and Sidequests as we chat about NPC creation, roleplay and go over some internet strategies for making NPCs more engaging at your table....

Puzzles can be hit or miss - join me and Ryan Imel DM as we chat about strategy to make the most out of puzzles in your game. If you want to hear more of Ryan's insights you should check his webiste here: ⁠https://ryanimeldm.com/⁠ or his youtube channel here: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ryanimeldm This week's indie showcase game was Unclassified! and Delivered! You can buy them here: https://www.dr...

Everyone loves a good scare! Join me and Gnome Anne in this Halloween special where we chat about everything horror in tabletop roleplaying. If you want to hear more of Anne's insights you should check their content here: https://linktr.ee/annethegnome or what their content on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/@Gnome_Anne This week's indie showcase game was Plante Girl Game. You can buy it here...

Creating and using sounds, music and ambient noise in a game really can elevate the immersion and emotion, but finding the right track isn't always that easy. Join Aiden, AKA the Dungeon Maestro, and I as we cover everything you need to know about being music in tabletop gaming. Including: - The process of making music for TTRPGs, - The difference between music and ambient noise, - How to best uti...

Mega Dungeons scare me a little, so I've invited an expert to join me to talk all about them. Join Ryan from Red Quills and I as we chat all about mega dungeons: - How to build them, - Adding narrative and factions, - Running mega dungeons, and more! If you want to hear more of Ryan you should check his content here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@UCzHGOQmyOUXwxB-iA0DFlTA If you would like to purch...

I've never been too fond of the death save rules as written in DnD5e. Join me and Diana to chat about: -Our experience using death saves, -How other TTRPGs handle death rules, -alterations to the rules you should consider to spice up death saves in you games, and more! If you want to hear more of Diana you should check her content here: https://linktr.ee/dianaoftherose⁠ If you would like to pu...

Sexism has unfortunately been baked into the history of tabletop roleplaying games. Join Lyssa and Shardae (of the Slovenly Trulls podcast) as we discuss: - How sexism has and continues to present itself in the source material of DnD & other TTRPGs - How sexism might present itself at your table - Tools and strategies you can implement in your gaming practice to tackle your unconscious bias. I...

I feel like lately there has been SO much TTRPG news. Join me and Lin of Rascal News to chat about: - Why there seems to be more drama in the space, - What it was like to break the news about the DnD OGL, - How to stay informed about TTRPG news, and more If you want to stay updated on all of Lin's work you can do so here: ⁠⁠ https://x.com/lincodega , https://www.rascal.news/ The Indie Showcase...

What makes a good story? Let's talk about narrative in writing and in pen and paper games. Join Jaleigh, a fantasy writer with a dozen D&D books to her name, and I as we chat about storytelling. We cover: - The elements that Jaleigh considers critical to storytelling, - Her new book and it's inspiration, - Advice and tools for better narratives, and more. Indie Showcase: A Tomb of Twin...

Let's learn about why you should use VTTs when playing D&D or other TTRPGs. I've never really been sold on them to be honest, but my chat with Jonny has tilted me in their favour. Join us as we discuss: - The benefits of VTTs - The kinds of playstyle VTTS encourage - Some Roll20 features you need to know Indie Showcase: Bug Dish by the One True Ryan Khan Buy it here: ⁠https://the-one-t...

Let's learn about Ten Candles from it's creator: Stephen Dewey. Join us as we discuss this atmospheric and tragic horror game. We talk about: - the system and Stephen's inspiration for it, - some of game mechanics, - What you'll need to play, and more! Resource Review: The field guide to Floral Dragons. Back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guid...

Let's talk about Player Driven Worldbuilding! Join Rio from The Tabletopped podcast as we chat about: - Letting other people run our settings, - Using one-shots for inspiration, - Canon vs non-canonical input, and more! I encourage you to check out the Rio here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/korrenor/ Happy gaming & much love Mat -—————  Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes:...

Let's talk about GM Mistakes! Join Willow from The RPG Goblin as we chat about: - Our personal GMing mistakes, - How to grow as a GM thanks to mistakes, - Player mistakes, and more! I encourage you to check out the RPG Goblin here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therpggoblin.buzzsprout.com/ Happy gaming & much love Mat -—————  Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/Ro...

SEASON 5!!! YAY Join Cate "CatieOSaurus" Osborn, a certified ADHD educator, mental health advocate and TTRPG creator, and I as we talk about the intersection of ADHD, Neurodivergence and tabletop roleplaying games. We cover: - Cate's experience playing and GMing with ADHD - Things for GMs to consider when running games with ADHD players, - Some advice for ADHD & Neurodivergent players looking to G...

Just a short announcement Much love and Happy New Year. -Mat

Want to improve your roleplay? Getting into character and into strong emotions can be tricky. Join Adam Slemon, of the Dungeon Run amoung many other things as we talk about some advanced roleplay advice. We dissect: How to act out big and heavy emotions (like love and anger), how best to manage spotlight between members of the table, how to practice character voices and much much more! I encourage...

Want to learn a new tabletop system? Let's give Cypher a try! This week I'm joined by Sean K. Reynolds of Monte Cook Games, one of the creators and designers of the Cypher System. We dissect: What Cypher is, how the core mechanics work and some of the story being the design choices. I encourage you to check out Sean (@seankreynolds) on socials and his patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/...

In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Maria, aka HappyCapster, to talk about becoming a GM. We dissect: -What systems think are best for new GMs -How to pick your party of players, -How to solicite and incorporate feedback, and more! Check out Maria's content on socials: @HappyCapster or their publishing company: https://www.goblinsocietygames.com/ -—————  Affiliate Links & Supp...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Rachel from Rae'chel Does Wonders. We dissect: -The benefits of using crafted terrain in your games, -How to create make your own terrain, -How to best use the terrain during your home games, and more! You should also check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@raecheldoes or follow her on socials. -Insta/Threads: @ raeche...

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Anto from Icarus Games to talk about Pantheons. We dissect: -How to create your own Pantheon, -How to adapt existing pantheons for your home games, - How to bring them to life at the table in an eganging way, and more! You should also check out Anto's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IcarusGames or follow him on socials. -Twi...

Want to learn a new tabletop system? In this inagural System Spotlight, we will cover the Shift Tabletop RPG system. This week I'm joined by Graeme and Jordan, the creators and designers of Shift TTRPG. We dissect: What Shift is, how to play, some of the design choices and delve into some of the mechanics. I encourage you to check out Graeme (@blurrypixels) on socials and Jordan (@MadeofCartoo...