Tales From the TTRPG Dust Pan

A chat about what I’m up to. A vanishing episode The magic of new players and how systems can hinder that same magic … Fun with friends.

<<Note: I did some looking into things. and I have some corrections for this, pod cast: 1. Coast to Coast AM started in 1988. 2. Listener ship to AM radio and all radio really took a diver after 2010 >> I am still sticking with 1986 A quick episode about considerations I’m making while I try to rehab an old cam campaign idea. What system will I use and why? What time period will I set...

Who are the good guys here? We ask this and other questions in this episode of the tales from the TTRPG dust bin podcast

A pod cast about preparing for my next Hero System game. This will air after we have played so no spoilers, well no major spoilers… Enjoy ! I accidentally drop 1 F-bomb in this episode. You were warned..

A talk about what I feel are the cornerstones of world building. Chasing the muse of setting design, and how over preparation and emergent play don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Enjoy the pod cast and then go role dice …. -Mark.

Good morning and welcome to **Tales from the Tabletop RPG dust bin podcast** with your host, Mark, broadcasting from the New York State Thruway. Today, we're diving into the concept of **shared resources in role-playing games** and how they impact player decisions and party dynamics. Join me as I discuss this often-overlooked design aspect and its potential to foster more collaborative gameplay. A...

In this episode I revisit my top 5 home campaigns that died on the vine! I look at some constants.. like my own laziness, weeknight games not holding up over time., and multiple dimensions being in everything. Please enjoy a walk through five of my failures !!

I admit… this is a bit of a meandering pod. One I debated posting at all. However I do get to talk about the projects I have been working on, the state of the AAIE 2025 project, and an unexpected chance to game. Enjoy this nothing-burger Get it there and roll dice … asap!! AAIE PDF available on Drive through RPG~! Approved today and ready for mass consumption. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/produ...

Welcome to S3 Ep2. This is the story of how my friend Jim and I have different tastes in video games when it comes to tone… As I thought about it it came to me that some idle the principal ideas involved could be applied to TTRPG’s So here we are… another drive another ramble. (( also it sure felt good when we beat that Nu Udra, didn’t it ))

This season’s session zero … why does this pod cast sound the way it does ? I’ll tell you ! The listener, Machael Stanet ( paraphrasing his own post to me here, so I get the details right) has published a TTRPG adventure module he co-wrote with his wife. Andrea. The module is set in the world of Andrea's contemporary supernatural/fantasy novel series.. He will be releasing a coop/solo fantasy mina...

Tales from the TTRPG Dust Bin: Season 2 Finale - Episode 20 It's the end of an era! Or just a season Join us for the final episode of Season 2 as we delve into the chaotic world of tabletop roleplaying. This week, we're navigating the ever-shifting sands of printing plans gone awry, sharing tales of ambitious projects derailed by the unexpected. We'll also dive deep into the versatile and powerful...

An episode about Design, Making decisions then second guessing yourself… and when can I run all this stuff!! All live from the rolling Kia studio! Aka: my car. Next episode will wrap season 2 Amazing!

A rare video game episodes. As my favorite game franchise drops their latest flagship installment. After about 16 hours of play time one’s the weekend I ponder this question. Do the Monster hunter world and the Monster Hunter Rise studios even have each other phone numbers? Join me on this hunt for the perfect Monster Hunter experience … I mean once I give you my hunter Id and my lobby ID and we P...

My rambling thoughts on using and designing game loops in TTRPG’s Enjoy! Get out there and roll those dice !

I had no intention of recording this morning. However, I had a thought and wanted to get it recorded. Here you go, a surprise episode! Enjoy Roll some dice this week!!

Good Monday people. Today in the Rolling Kia studio. A quick talk about design considerations concerning the rewrite of AAIE. And perception as a stat. Also yawns… like five of them Because I’m a pro. Have a great week! Roll dice!

A bit of a warning: This episode is just me, working through my own conflicted views about one of my own game designs. An example of meme using this platform to work something out. Might not be the most interesting episode of the bunch. Still I hope you Enjoy Support Indy games !

In this Bonus recording I just go off on brainstorming ides for low and dark fantasy games.

A post mortem on the latest Mandate of the Silver Empress live game. Then a self reflection about the key differences between playing at home with friends, Vs at cons with strangers. Why those games serve different purposes and require different attitudes. A touch of game master advice. This is a lively one…

A bit of hero game prep and talk about my inexplicable return to blogging. Also related D20 modern talk And other lumps of goodness! Please enjoy. Also thank you to the 2 of you who listened to the last show… you’re maniacs and I love you.

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10! This week, I'm discussing five games I'd love to bring to the table for regular campaign play, but haven't been able to. I'll explore the reasons behind this – primarily scheduling challenges – share my vision for the perfect RPG schedule, and touch on a few other related topics. Join the conversation! If you have an idea for a top five list … drop it in the commen...

On this episode … episode 9 season 2 I talk about canceling a game night. Putting an AI to the test. My thought on meeting the standards of our hobby. I hope everyone enjoys this episode.

This one is a bit of a rambling mess, I guess that’s what happens when the run sheet is written in a Wendy’s Napkin. Today we talk about enthusiasm and the gift of just going all in. Game prep for hero. (Hint) I still think I’m doing it wrong. All this from Somewhere on the NYS Throughway… Roll those dice! Link to BAMF video on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bamfvideo?igsh=NnQ0cGRpZ2hkMTk0 An...

Bonus Episode!! Winter Doldrums … Hero Prep… d100 random encounters … sure why not, and I forgot the third thing …. Seriously… I did. This one was totally off the cuff just talking about the TTRPG subjects that are on my mind .

Part two of my top 5 series.. These are the games that have most influenced my own game designs, for better or worse. Live from the New York State Throughway! Enjoy … Leave a comment! The window https://rpggeek.com/rpg/1447/the-window Lords of gossamer and shadow https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/119779/lords-of-gossamer-shadow-diceless Amber rpg https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/1447/...