Jud Kossum

Short Rest Studios

Leisure EN ↓ 6 episodes

There are so many tabletop role playing games and GM tools out there! Where do you even start? I’m Jud, and I love discovering new game systems and tools that will actually make a difference at your table. I’ve scouted the path, so you can get back to the fun. You don’t have to quest alone.

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Jud Kossum

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DCC Combat is the Chaos D&D is Missing 03.07.2026 10:58

Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) is a chaotic, in-your-face TTRPG that says "balance is for babies." * Get 10% off dice and accessories at https://MistyMountainGaming.com/shortreststudios * * Join the Adventurer's Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios * Reaper Miniature's Website: https://www.reapermini.com/

D&D Forgot How to be Gritty. Is This Game the Fix? (w/Reaper's Joe Wolf) 26.06.2026 16:28

D&D has a "superhero" problem. While modern 5e focuses on high-power builds and predictable monsters, many players are craving the dark, lethal grit of classic pulp fantasy. * Join the Adventurer's Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios *

D&D Magic is Broken. Draw Steel Fixed It. 19.06.2026 10:17

Draw Steel’s intuitive magic system is a game-changer for TTRPG fans tired of the complex Vancian "fire-and-forget" mechanics in D&D. While Dungeons & Dragons relies on tracking spell slots and levels, Draw Steel integrates magic directly into a character's core abilities, removing the steep learning curve for new players and reducing the cognitive load for experienced Game Masters. Join t...

Draw Steel Flips D&D's Most Boring Mechanic (w/James Introcaso) 05.06.2026 12:54

MCDM lead designer James Introcaso explains how Draw Steel flips the script on boring D&D resting and resource mechanics, introducing a truly heroic gameplay loop that rewards forward momentum. By moving away from the traditional, restrictive "room-locking" approach to recovering spell slots and health, the game encourages players to push through adversity.

5 Sci-Fi RPGs Worth Skipping D&D For 29.05.2026 11:44

Shake up your D&D night by trading traditional fantasy for the cosmos. In this episode, we break down 5 incredible sci-fi TTRPG alternatives worth skipping a D&D session for - from tactical mech combat and hard sci-fi sandboxes to post-apocalyptic chaos. Join the Adventurer's Guild: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios Buy the games (affiliate link): http://bit.ly/4dZEKpk

Why I’m Giving Up D&D for Nimble - And You Should Too 22.05.2026 10:05

I'm not a D&D hater, but it's run its course for me. Here's why Nimble is my go-to TTRPG for heroic fantasy. *Join the Adventurers Guild at https://patreon.com/shortreststudios or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCychTZf1Z2Womi56s_Ddk9w/join * Nimble Website: https://nimblerpg.com Nimble Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7xKRkHfDks