We Open With

We Open With

Leisure EN ↓ 66 episodes

We Open With a podcast that takes inspiring story hooks and turns them into something playable. Join us as we explore the art of storytelling through the lens of TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. In each episode, we'll dive into a new story concept, unpack its themes and characters, and brainstorm ways to bring it to life as a game. Whether you're a dungeon master, player, or just a fan of storytelling, this podcast is for you. So grab your notebook, sharpen your pencils, and let's get creative. We open with...

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We Open With

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Latest episode

Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

15 - A Night in Penrose Manor 13.05.2024

Creating a puzzle house mystery one-off for you to bring to your players! Can you discover the truth behind Uncle Winston's treasure in A NIGHT IN PENROSE MANOR? Tips and tricks to creating puzzles and running them in a way that doesn't hinder your game. Have a prompt you want us to flesh out next? DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Common...

14 - Inferno Leapers 06.05.2024

Let's turn Helldivers 2 into a tabletop RPG session. The beautiful satirical tone and endless dystopian nightmare that is INFERNO LEAPERS! Have an idea for our next episode? Submit it to our Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

13 - One More Summer 29.04.2024

The magic of summer camp and the fear of scary stories all wrapped into one awesome RPG one off for you to bring to your table. Let's turn YOUR unfinished story idea into something playable next! Send them to us on Instagram ⁠@WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

12 - A Ring in the Hand 22.04.2024

A mythical beast terrorizes the kingdom. But there's more to this legend than you think. Join us as we create your new fun one-shot! Let's turn YOUR unfinished story idea into something playable next! Send them to us on Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

11 - The Scene Stealer 15.04.2024

These good boys steal the show as they jump from genre to genre creating a new RPG one-off for your table. Submit your own idea for us to bring to life and you'll receive a shout-out during the episode! Submission can be sent to our Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

10 - You Spy 08.04.2024

Take the campy and comedic nature of Austin Powers and bring it to life with our new ttrpg one-off idea. Message us with your one-off prompts @WeOpenWith on Instagram, and we'll tackle it in a future episode and give you a shout out! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

9 - Long May He Reign 01.04.2024

An angel descends to crown one of the players as the ruler of a kingdom...only problem? The old ruler isn't dead yet. Submit your story ideas though Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

8 - The Great Orcish Steak Off 25.03.2024

In this episode, we discuss the concept of a cooking competition in a fantasy setting. Let's explore the idea of a Great Orcish Steak Off, where the leader of a tribe is chosen based on their cooking prowess. Submit your ideas for us to turn into something playable in the show notes or submit the through Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attri...

7 - The Incident 18.03.2024

An abandoned factory in a moist midwest town turns into a tragic tale of a disillusioned mascot character named Captain Carnivore. This episode is an ideal example of the TTRPG creative process; taking an idea and turning it into something playable. Submit your idea to us on Instagram @WeOpenWith . ~SNAKES FOR LEGS~ We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonComm...

6 - The Hounds of Jent 11.03.2024

A classic adventure setup where a group of adventurers is tasked with rescuing prisoners from a gnoll encampment. However, we dive deeper into alternative approaches to conflict, the importance of environmental interactions for creative problem-solving, and challenging player assumptions to encourage nuance in storytelling. Share your story hook to our Instagram @WeOpenWith and we may choose it fo...

5 - Monstervania 2 Daniel's Quest 04.03.2024

We're monsters but we're not MONSTERS . Now that our good friend Van Helsing is dead, what should we do? This episode includes tips on using improv when running a game and ideas on guiding players in a direction without railroading them. Do you have an idea of what we should open with next? Please send it to us on Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative...

4 - Schools Out 04.03.2024

You've traveled back in time to stop the Dark Lord before they rise. But there's more going on here than one bad apple. Join us in navigating time travel, branching narratives, and multiple universes merging into one...you know, things every Dungeon Master loves. Do you have an idea you want us to bring to life? Send it to our Instagram @WeOpenWith We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed u...

3 - Wode to the Vanquished 04.03.2024

*Creepy Warning* A village being encroached upon by a mysterious expanding forest. We explore horror, corruption, and survival themes as the players navigate the forest and encounter the forces within. How do you create tension and meaningful choices for the players and address expectations in a horror-themed game? Visit us on Instagram @WeOpenWith and share a story idea you'd like us to bring...

2 - Party Till We Die 04.03.2024

Welcome to the fun and often deadly Fae court. Come party forever in this one-off RPG adventure. With a focus on social interaction, player engagement, and in-world examples of unique mechanics. Visit us on Instagram @WeOpenWith and share a story idea you'd like to see us bring to life next. We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0...

1 - X Marks Something I'm Sure 04.03.2024

An island at the end of the world and how to turn it into an exciting one-off role-playing adventure. Visit us on Instagram @WeOpenWith and share the story idea you want us to bring to life! We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Season 1 - Trailer 19.02.2024

A show turning your ideas into a fun tabletop role-playing adventure that can be run for your friends! Coming in March of 2024, but you can submit your ideas now through our Instagram @WeOpenWith

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