RPG From Scratch

The debut episode of our new Actual Play show, where a group of Anthropomorphic Scoundrels adventure and scheme in Earth's far-flung post-post-apocalyptic future. Follow the gang as they adventure and scheme in a violent and vibrant bay city full of listener-created characters living interwoven lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang wraps up Step 5 by polishing off Death, Command, Fire, and Champion! We also create a new undersea villain to plague all of your oceanic aspirations! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/10/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-34-ol-stumpy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The story of Snarfs and Marshals goes out in a blaze of glory. Who brought the ships to the harbor? Where is the Sub-Governor? DOES Whitsnarf have a fire marshal? All is answered in the stunning conclusion of Gloomtown! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/10/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-07-battlefield-promotions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh and Maxx talk about what can be done to help first-time GMs deal with planning combat encounters, generic enemies, and we round out the edges of Step 5 Zealotry, Ice, and Marksman! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/10/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-33-planting-the-zealot-tree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang gets right up in the meat of the issue and all is revealed as every possible bit of excrement strikes the turbines. They deal with the supposed mutiny of their own fire Marshall and the very real mutiny of the Sub Governor's forces. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/10/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-06-four-cutthroats-on-heirloom-boats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode, we refine what's at the core of Marksmam before diving DEEP into Step 5. We tackle Citdadel, Marksman, and then show our clear favoritism for Radiance and support classes in general. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/09/rpg-from-scratch-design-ep-32-the-5-steps-of-the-magical-method Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discovers a major conspiracy and gets frickin' ROWDY in the lakeborne town of Catchsnarf and try not to burn the whole place down in the process, ignorning every temptation. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/09/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-05-there-house Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liam and Josh fix Professions in our Artifacts game and completely destroy Marksman, but worry not, adventurers. We can rebuild him. We can make him better. Stronger. Faster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaking with the Emperor's authority, the gang plows through every level of false bureaucrat determined to impede their progress towards the center of the sickness plaguing the Snarftowns, discovering innovations heretofore unheard of by mortal men... but just barely. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-04-fire-marshal-arts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

We discuss new ways to level up and introduce a host of new artifacts into the world of our game. Need a really bad flashlight? How about a fanny pack? We've got you covered! Show notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/08/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-30-secret-level Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Marshalls are dealt a devastating blow when Bentley receives troubling news from the capital. Their morale cannot be quenched, however, as they find plot seeds leading inexorably towards Fort Oderax. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/08/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-03-convicted-melons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doug and Josh discuss campaign design differences between on-rails and sandbox campaigns as well as the finer points of designing effective NPCs, getting back to the plot, and the prevalence of magic in our game. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/08/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-29-rails-in-the-sand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Marshals split the party and begin their investigation into the amber-hued plague known as "gloomsmite" in earnest. They find that things are far more complicated than the sub-Governor would have us believe. Join the bees with us, and get buzzed. #TTRPG #ActualPlay #Podcast https://buff.ly/2yD7pgu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the merits of Magic: The Gathering, how to keep your players from saying "okay, we do that," and how to describe things in a way that's better for your players. We also whip out the nerf bat and argue about the future of Marksmen in our game. Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/07/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-28-archer-reeee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

We meet our new rag-tag group of Akaenoshian Marshalls who've been sold up the river to deal with a small town's Temperance movement and the multiple conspiracies that have popped up to undermine it. Nobody knows that they're the wrong folks for the job... except themselves. An all-new campaign kicks off in GLOOMTOWN! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/07/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-01-a-river-...

Thinking about making a GM PC? Think hard. We talk about our experiences and possible pitfalls regarding this controversial NPC type. Also, we make more monsters, artifacts, and rituals alongside a pair of wacky new questgivers for anyone to use! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/07/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-27-omgmpc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We plan our THIRD CAMPAIGN - this time, with Maxx at the helm. Doug, Liam, Josh, and our great friend Ouzts set about the evergreen task of creating compelling and interesting adventurers for our evolving game world. If you are starting a new tabletop adventure, listen in. You may be inspired! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/07/rpg-from-scratch-gloomtown-session-zero Hosted on Acast. See ac...

The gang shares their first GMing experiences, how nervous we were, and our biggest mistakes. We also dig into one of the biggest and oldest cultures of our word: the crocodilian and megalithic Mera! Would you like to wind up as an overfed, blind, idiot god? Listen in! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/07/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-26-were-off-to-see-the-lizard Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Like a conscientious part-time lover, we wrap it up in this episode. The gang finishes with The Eighth Hand, discusses some new business ideas and finds out the dubious fate of Post, the out... post. Say thank you and goodnight to The Wing Mob in our final episode of Agnes' Ashes! Show Notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/06/rpg-from-scratch-agnes-ashes-ex-post-artifacto Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

We take our first foray into product reviews with one dedicated to helping you make better characters and share our thoughts on its usefulness both on and off the table. This particular gem is written by James D'amato of the OneShot Podcast network. Let us know if it's something you'd consider using with your group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you always avoid splitting the party, or is that an eventuality that you've just gotta accept? On the world building front, we name the quarters of our year, detail the kinds of creatures Necromancers can employ, and create some really gnarly rituals! Show notes: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/06/design-episode-25-face-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wing Mob mops up the mess they made of the monster and his minions, making a mad march out of the makeshift mortuary, meticulously mediating their monopoly on the macabre. More madness materializes as the murderers from their memories enter the melee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this design episode, we get deep in the juice of downtime. How much should characters have? Do adventures move too quickly? Is tracking time important for the feel of a grand adventure? FIND OUT! Show Notes and More: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/06/rpg-from-scratch-design-episode-24-mandatory-vacations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wing Mob delves further into the underground structure, leaving safety and their consciences behind as their focus shifts to victory and profit at all costs. Grandon squares up as the true mastermind of the Pawa's evolution is revealed! Show notes and More! https://nerdyshow.com/2019/06/rpg-from-scratch-agnes-ashes-all-mixed-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take another deep-dive into the structure of our world, solidifying the corners of our calendar and its relation to celestial events and mythos. Doug shares his frustrations and insights at playing Citadel, and we have a long conversation about the common pitfalls of riding gorillas. Show notes and more at: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/05/episode-23-taming-the-elephant-shrew Hosted on Acast. See...