Roleing Imperfection

In this episode, we discuss some ways to manage players arriving late, not showing up, or leaving early. The underlying message is to try not to damage friendships and keep games alive. We hope you enjoy! Also, we talk about baby Spawn for reasons... Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https://ro...

In this episode, we discuss how best to switch characters. We go into why one might switch characters, how best to affect the change, and some ideas for making the change more effective in your story. Also, there are some cool ideas to try. We hope you enjoy! A Link to the Samus Warlock for 5e that's mentioned in the episode. Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Sen...

In this episode, we discuss playing multiple characters. We go into the pitfalls that can happen, but we think that there are some solid ways to make it work. Also, there are some cool ideas to try. We hope you enjoy! Link to my TTRPG Food Poll Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https://roimperf...

In this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss some issues with giving loot. Maybe, it's that there's too much, maybe too little. Mostly, our philosophy is to tie the items into the story. We hope you enjoy! Extras Mentioned in the Episode: Reduction Dust Size Category Rules 1 Size Category Rules 2 Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: r...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to fix some less than stellar NPC introductions from our past. Also, there's a fun little section about plotting mysteries. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.co...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about how to make sure your players care about dreams. Often, dreams can be dismissed as unreal, so we start by discussing that issue. Then, we talk about elements that make dreams engaging. Finally, we talk about some tropes of dream reality, and how they can be done more effectively. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImper...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about some fun things to do with Resurrection. We start with how to make the idea more narratively interesting. Then, we talk weirder and more disturbing versions of resurrections. We hope you enjoy! Heroic Statlines Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https:...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve start a new series where we talk about interesting concepts and how to use them. This episode on travel started as a simple question: "Could you run a session backwards?" We also discuss out of sync storytelling in general and how to deal with future or past versions of player characters. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com...

In this first episode of Season 3, Kevin and Steve dive deeper into how we make an "imperfect" background for a character in DnD5e. Meet our goliath rune knight, Simak. Join us as we talk about constructing and integrating a backstory in-depth. We hope you enjoy! Vimak Elanithino "Skywatcher" Backstory Vimak Elanithino "Skywatcher" Character Sheet World background The...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about using the Hero's Journey to give structure to a character in a TTRPG campaign. We discuss how to use it for writing a backstory and cooperating with a GM for campaign events. We hope you enjoy! Hero's Journey Notes Handout on Freytag's Pyramid in Drama Blog about Fichtean Curve in Fiction Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ro...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve take the episode-level campaign structural elements from the Freytag Pyramid and Fichtean Curve talk about what changes when you map it over a campaign. We also discuss some ways of making the structural elements more interchangeable and dealing with planning on the fly as is necessary in a TTRPG campaign. For reference, these are the parts: Establish the Setting a...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve go over basic episode structural elements, essentially taking the Freytag Pyramid and Fichtean Curve and adapting them to RP planning. For reference, these are the parts: Establish the Setting and Problems Inciting Incident Second Thoughts Rising Action Midpoint Twist Climax Falling Action/Denouement Resolution Coda We hope you enjoy! Handout on Freytag's Pyra...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss things that are less important to a campaign. We touch on a few subjects we've discussed before, like dice rolls. Kevin has a hot take on GM overarching story, and we touch on the limits of realism. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our websit...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to play online for free! We suggest some tools that you don't have to pay for as well as supply some advice for helping online. We know this is a bit late, but we had to learn too! I We hope you enjoy! Google Jamboard Google Docs Charlotte Character Sheet from Google Sheets World Anvil Dice Roller Discord Adobe Fill and Sign Interact with us on Twi...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes the perfect number of players. Along the way, we discuss some pacing issues that might affect that number. But don't worry, we each give a number by the end. We hope you enjoy! The TedEd Youtube Channel that has some excellent riddles, among other things. Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or qu...

Originally titled "Modifying Existing Game Systems and Why Breaking Them Isn’t So Bad "--In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what to consider when making changes to a system or asking your GM to make a change. We also make an argument for just playing a ridiculous, broken game. Roll those dice! We hope you enjoy! I mention RPGBot in this episode. Interact with us on Twitter: https:/...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes a good theater of the mind game. We spend a little bit of time taking about our new game at the start, so feel free to jump to around nine minutes in if you want to skip it. After that, we talk about the history and elements that make a good theater of the mind game. We also go over the pitfalls that can happen with systemless games. We hope you...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes a good cutscene. We talk dos and don'ts as well as give some examples of how suggestions can play out. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfecti...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve review Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. As usual, we focus more on adaptation and making your own story out of the material provided. This is rife with horror suggestions and pretty good steps to craft effective horror. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Vi...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what to do with a Zero Episode. We talk about preparation, getting the group gelled, and what to have ready for player questions. We also go on a small tangent about adjusting or retconning dice rolls. We hope you enjoy! Also, here's the extensive Reddit Episode Zero Guide we mentioned! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Se...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to start a campaign with suggestions on what to include and not to include. We go over most everything leading up to and including the first episode, except Zero Episodes, which we will be going over next episode. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Vi...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to break down and adapt the things that you love. We talk what, why, and of course, how. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mas...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss the pros and cons of making a newspaper for your game. These include introducing characters, places, and plotlines. There's also seeing how players react to some developments and getting ideas from that. We hope you enjoy! Newspapers from my games: Ecliptica Newspaper Lien Noir Newspaper Paint Lien Noir Newspaper Canva Marvel Newspaper Interact with us...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss languages in games. We talk the uses of language and how it can make stories more interesting. We also stress the vital need for all player characters to speak a common language. We hope you enjoy! Archer Phrasing Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@gmail.com Visit our website: https:...

In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss some ideas for quick games. They include Mouseguard, Marvel Superheroes, a interesting take on DnD one-shots, and an anime idea. We hope you enjoy! The Games Mentioned: MouseGuard 2nd Edition Marvel Superheroes DnD Beyond Big Eyes Small Mouth (BESM) 2nd Edition The Characters from our Marvel Game: Infamous Iron Man vol. 1 Darkhawk vol. 1 Sp//dr from Into th...