Sessions Canceled

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Well, our session is canceled so instead sit down and listen to us discuss, debate, rant, and probably tangent away from the topic of table top role playing games. Our podcast covers everything in the hobby you could want. Mechanics, habits, etiquette, goofs, game design, introducing whole games themselves, occasionally math. Everything is on the table! Except for character sheets. Cause session got canceled. Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceldYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6ABackground music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

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Apocalypse World 3E Is On The Way!: Ep. 175 04.12.2025 2:01:26

Vincent and Meg Baker dropped a surprise bomb on us out of nowhere and announced a Kickstarter for Apocalypse World 3E. So, naturally, Josh wants to comb over every preview that we got. It's looking pretty good. Link To The Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lumpleygames/apocalypse-world-burned-over Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: http...

Struggling With Your Game of Choice: Ep. 174 20.11.2025 2:11:48

Some times the game you decided to play just really isn't clicking with you and that can be rough. We think we got some ideas for tackling the issue though. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCance...

Managing Your Games Spotlight: Ep. 173 13.11.2025 1:52:39

Part of the GMs job in running the game is figuring out who gets the spotlight and for how long. It can be a delicate thing to manage though and is often easier said than done. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.c...

A New GM's Struggles And Successes Running CAIN: Ep. 172 06.11.2025 1:48:17

Most people run D&D as their first game. Our friend however decided to take a different route and ran CAIN instead so we were curious to see how she feels after all is said and done. Kass' Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/crystalline-lune.bsky.social Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https:...

Draw Steel, Monsters! | Tabletop Shout Out-Part. 5: Ep. 171 30.10.2025 2:20:18

We just had to do a little more Draw Steel. The monsters book was calling our name so here it is in all its toothy glory. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois:...

How Much Meta Knowledge Do You Give Out?: Ep. 170 23.10.2025 1:20:03

It is a constant internal debate for a GM, how much should I tell the players? How much do I keep close to the chest? What crosses into too much meta knowledge? Well we got answers to this conundrum. Or at least suggestions. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessions...

Spicing Up Your Combat Objectives: Ep. 169 16.10.2025 1:47:32

It's easy to make combats in your game become really samey and boring. Hit the bag of hit points until it goes down isn't always the most fun option. Throw in some alternative objects though and things get more interesting quick. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/pro...

Should You Use Cutscenes In Your Table Top Game?: Ep. 168 09.10.2025 1:20:34

The dreaded phrase no one wants to admit to doing, railroading. But when it comes to running scripted scenes or cutscenes, is it really railroading? Is it even really a problem if it is? Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https:/...

Draw Steel, Tactial Heroic Cinematic Fantasy | Tabletop Shoutout-Part. 4: Ep. 167 02.10.2025 2:43:49

After many moons and many trials we have done it. We have finished our look at Drawl Steel Book One, Heroes. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.i...

Draw Steel, Tactial Heroic Cinematic Fantasy | Tabletop Shoutout-Part. 3: Ep. 166 25.09.2025 1:59:19

Forward we go, deeper into the battle that is Draw Steel. We finish up all of the nitty gritty that is character creation. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois:...

Draw Steel, Tactial Heroic Cinematic Fantasy | Tabletop Shoutout - Part. 2: Ep. 165 18.09.2025 2:15:27

More Draw Steel as we work our way through the book. It's a thick one. Donate To Our Editor: https://ko-fi.com/sessionscanceled YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Draw Steel, Tactial Heroic Cinematic Fantasy | Tabletop Shoutout: Ep. 164 11.09.2025 2:08:53

MCDMs new RPG Draw Steel finally is out! We have been following it for awhile now and we are very interested to see how it turned out after all the years of waiting. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.ins...

Apocalyptic Subclasses | Unearthed Arcana 2025: Ep. 163 04.09.2025 2:01:13

WotC has dropped another Unearthed Arcana on our laps. We haven't been paying attention to 5E as much these days so let's see how the design is looking right now. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instag...

Is The "Forever GM" Actually A Problem?: Ep. 162 28.08.2025 1:33:45

A phrase you can never escape if you play TTRPGs is the "Forever GM." Is it even a real thing though or just a complaint people make to drum up attention? Is it even really a negative in the first place? YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background...

Tabletop Shout Out: Cities Without Number | Part. 2: Ep. 161 14.08.2025 1:54:36

Wrapping up our look at Cities Without Number. This half focuses on the GM tools the game provides and, as expected, there's plenty. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Tabletop Shout Out: Cities Without Number, Wake The F**k Up Samurai 07.08.2025 2:09:25

It's time for game number three in the Without Number family. This is the Cyberpunk version of the system, Cities Without Number. It's time to blow up some corpo headquarters. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https...

Tabletop Shout Out: CAIN, Part. 2: Ep. 159 31.07.2025 2:34:39

We finish up CAIN with this episode and talk a bit about Isaiah's experience running the game for new players. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Tabletop Shout Out: CAIN, The Jujutsu Chainsaw Kaisen Man Game: Ep. 158 24.07.2025 2:24:36

We're show casing another RPG for y'all. From the mind of Tom Bloom, a co-creator of Lancer, we got CAIN. The perfect game to scratch that itch after you finish Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 and need more curse fighting in your life. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sessi...

Is It Really A Problem In Table Top?: Ep. 157 17.07.2025 1:36:28

If you have played TTRPGs for a decent amount of time you have probably heard about the problem of "Mother May I?" But is it actually an issue or is it just a big to do over nothing? YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Ke...

Running A Mystery In Our Fabula Ultima Campaign: Ep. 156 10.07.2025 1:25:24

Obligatory "how to run a mystery in your D&D game" episode has arrived. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Tabletop Shout: Monsterhearts 2: Post Game Chat: Ep. 155 03.07.2025 1:50:29

We're back from a little hiatus with more Monsterhearts 2. This time with a little post play review after Isaiah ran a few sessions. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Tabetop Shout Out: MonsterHearts 2: Ep. 154 12.06.2025 1:58:20

Another Powered By The Apocalypse shout out for y'all. This time another classic of the PBTA culture, Monster Hearts. Specifically the second edition. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevi...

Tabletop Shout Out: Apocalypse World | Part. 2: Ep. 153 29.05.2025 2:27:15

We continue and finish off our coverage of the award winning Apocalypse World! YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevindubeast/

Tabletop Shout Out: Apocalypse World | Part. 1: Ep. 152 22.05.2025 2:07:58

After talking this game up so much and constantly referencing it we are finally doing a dedicated episode on it. It's time to talk Apocalypse World. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevind...

The New Unearthed Arcana Horror Subclasses, Pretty Good?: Ep. 151 15.05.2025 1:50:33

We got some new UA Subclasses out of nowhere. No clue what book they might be for or what the plan is but let's take a look at them none the less. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf1ILEpdmgiEHnc6Agaz4KQ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sessionscanceld.bsky.social Twitter: https://twitter.com/SessionsCanceld Background music by Kevin Dubois: https://www.instagram.com/kevi...