RPGBOT.Podcast

Show Notes In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we look at the newly-released Kingmaker for Pathfinder 2e. Paizo creative director James Jacobs joins us again to discuss the remake. We look at the updated mechanics for kingdoms and warfare, the bestiaries for 5e and PF1, and the rest of the over 1,000 pages of content across the various source materials for the AP. Paizo press provided review ma...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss war in dungeon fantasy TTRPGs. In part 1, we dig into what we expect from a fantasy war scenario, available mechanical options, and some thematic high points which we want to experience in war games. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite...

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On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss roleplaying in combat. Play acting and character development frequently halt when initiative is rolled, which means losing a huge opportunity to roleplay. We discuss ways to make characters and creatures feel alive and interesting while you're rolling dice and tossing fireballs. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please r...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we look at the newly-released Tome of Beasts 3. We talk monsters, and look at several of our favorite new additions. We also take a peak at Tome of Beasts 3 Lairs and how it presents some of the new monsters. Kobold press provided review materials for this episode. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify...

On this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we continue our discussion the Open Gaming License. We look at the possible future of the OGL and what that could mean for 3rd-party DnD creators and for the industry as a whole, and we explore some possible outcomes if WotC decides to diverge from the OGL as it's currently used for DnD 5e. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and r...

On this RPGBOT.Masterclass, we discuss the Open Gaming License. As the basis for 3rd-party creators to publish D&D-compatible products, the OGL is a defining document in the TTRPG industry, but the legal workings are often poorly understood. We invite Alex Kammer and Mark Greenberg to share their expertise on the history and foundation of the OGL. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss DMing/GMing for martial characters. We look at what game masters can do to keep martial players engaged and happy and how we can address limitations inherent to those martial characters in a game which disproportionately favor spellcasters. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts ,...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we look at the newly-released Dragonlance: Shadow of the Dragon Queen. We look at the setting, the character options, and the adventure and share our thoughts. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new list...

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In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome Keith Ammann to discuss his new book, How to Defend Your Lair. We discuss the books contents, dig into some of Keith's advice on why and how to defend a lair, and look at some of the example lairs which Keith has provided as example and inspiration. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss naval combat in TTRPGs. We talk about what we want from naval combat mechanics, and we look at some existing rules across D&D and Pathfinder and discuss what we do an don't like and how we would improve things. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or yo...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we discuss the Cypher System from Monte Cooke Games. We look at Cypher's core rules, including the resolution mechanics and character creation, then we discuss the new Cypher System Open License If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the p...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss dice math. We examine statistics and probabilities around dice, how they influence and explain game design, and how you can understand them better to make more informed choices while playing TTRPGs. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, Alex Gray returns to help us describe scribing descriptions. Continuing where we left off in Descriptions Part 1, we cover describing locations, attacks, spells, and the ever-gratifying finishing blow. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to sup...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss handling animals. We look at skills and mechanics for handling animals in various TTRPGs. We talk about what we want to do with animals in a game, how we can do those things, and what our favorite games actually support. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spot...

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On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss splitting the party. Perhaps the greatest mistake a party can make in TTRPGs, can we make splitting the party interesting and fun while avoiding problems which can grind the game to a halt and lead to character deaths? Yes, we can, and we discuss how. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome Alex Seidel, the organized play coordinator for Pathfinder Society and Starfinder Society. We discuss Paizo's organized play leagues, what they have to offer, and how players and GMs can get into organized play. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. It's a quic...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss cosmic horror. Famous for spooky tentacles and grotesque monsters, cosmic horror as a specific subgenre of horror has a lot to offer. We discuss what defines the genre and how you can execute a successful cosmic horror game. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on ...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome the team behind the Ennie award-winning Uncaged Goddesses. We talk to David, Gwen, and Jess about portraying female deities in an exciting new light, the history of Uncaged, and their new venture Unseelie Studios. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts , and rate us on Spotify or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick...

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss chases. We examine chase mechanics across several RPGs, discuss what does and doesn't work about each system, and look for ways to assemble a satisfying chase system from our favorite parts.

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, we welcome Greg Tito and Shelly Mazanoble from the Dragon Talk podcast. We discuss Shelly and Greg's work on the official D&D podcast, their upcoming book on the subject, Welcome to Dragon Talk, and 400+ episodes of lifting up the D&D community. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite p...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discuss haunt, haunting, and haunted things. We talk how to make haunts interesting both as a story device and as a mechanic in any RPG in order to add some self-contained horror to your game. Find Ash on StartPlaying. Games . If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast app. I...

In this episode of the RPGBOT.News, Zoey Franznick reviews the Vaesen RPG from Free League Publishing as well as their recently-released Mythic Britain and Ireland supplement. We discuss how the game works, what makes it great, and what the new supplement adds to the game. If you've enjoyed the show, please rate and review us on  Apple Podcasts , and rate us on  Spotify  or your favorite podcast a...