Roll For Topic

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GM/DM discussions on topics related to running tabletop games. Each episode is a 30-45 minute conversation about one specific topic chosen by rolling 1d10 on a table of topics. Roll for Topic's regular cohosts are Andy Rau and Chris Salzman. If you or your GM is interested in being a guest, drop us a line!

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Episode 5 – Bringing Elements from Other Game Systems into Your Game (with Mark French) 21.02.2019 53:32

Have you ever imported a rule or system from a different roleplaying game into the one you’re running? Andy and Chris are joined by Mark French as they discuss GURPS-eating rabbits, which games model recoilless rifles, and also the topic at hand. Episode 5 appendix: The infamous GURPS-eating rabbit. GURPS Special Ops, the game sourcebook … Continue reading "Episode 5 – Bringing E...

Episode 4 – Props and Handouts and When to Use Them (with Kyle Latino) 07.02.2019 43:56

What do props and handouts add to a roleplaying game session? Special guest gamemaster Kyle Latino joins Chris and Andy to discuss the pros and cons of using handouts in your game. Episode 4 appendix: The Dragon Ball Z roleplaying game, which served as Kyle’s entry into the roleplaying hobby. The Savage Beard of She … Continue reading "Episode 4 – Props and Handouts and When to U...

Episode 3 – How to Use a Dungeon Master’s Screen (with guest Matt Wilson) 24.01.2019 41:18

What makes a good DM screen, and what do they add to the game? Special guest gamemaster Matt Wilson joins Andy and Chris to talk about how they do (or don’t) use dungeon master’s screens. Episode 3 appendix (AKA things that got mentioned): Eternal Lies, a Trail of Cthulhu campaign that Matt is preparing to … Continue reading "Episode 3 – How to Use a Dungeon Master’s...

Episode 2: When Roleplaying Games Derail 10.01.2019 29:51

What’s a GM to do when their best-laid plans are derailed by pesky players? Andy and Chris discuss the many ways roleplaying game sessions can go awry. Transcript below provided by Barbara Tozier! Episode 2: How to stop derails from happening? [opening music] Chris: Hello and welcome to _Roll for Topic_ an RPG podcast. This … Continue reading "Episode 2: When Roleplaying Games Derail"

Episode 1: How to GM a Game in 2 Hours or Less 27.12.2018 32:36

Is it possible to run a satisfying game session in just one or two hours? In this inaugural episode, Andy and Chris share their experiences running game sessions with very tight time constraints. Transcript below provided by Barbara Tozier! Episode 1: How to run a game in two hours or less [opening music] Chris: Hello, … Continue reading "Episode 1: How to GM a Game in 2 Hours or Less"