Writing For Roleplay

Whether you're flying a plane or running an RPG, sticking the landing is very important. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss ways to properly end an adventure, whether it's a one-shot or a multi-year campaign. Writing For Roleplay is an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Whether you are a player, GM, publisher, or actual play performer, you'll find incredible tips to...

If you want to run your game where everyone has chainsaw hands and does turbo-drugs, you might want to have a conversation first. In today's episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss how to approach dark themes, the mistakes they've made in the past, and what safety tools you can use to make sure everyone has a blast. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit...

Combat and roleplaying don't need to be separated! Kevin and Kayla discuss roleplaying a pre-fight monologue, crafting compelling combat encounters, and the party dynamics in combat that bleed out into the rest of the campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Blue...

Mechanics vs. Narrative? We spit on that false dichotomy! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss how the mechanics influence the narrative and the narrative influences the mechanics. If you want to play the game, you gotta know the rules. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social me...

From cunning masterminds to powerful brutes, we love to hate villains of all varieties! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss crafting the perfect villain for your campaign. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.social Fac...

Rowan Zeoli, TTRPG Journalist and Co-Founder of Rascal News, joins us today to talk about writing ABOUT roleplaying games, along with the state of the industry, starting your own business, and how fascism is bad. Support independent journalism during Rascal News' 2024 Pledge Drive: https://www.rascal.news/rascal-pledge-drive-2024-goals-schedule-calendar/ Articles Mentioned Rascal News - Government...

On today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play. Support the Blood, Rum, & Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043318949/blood-rum-and-thunder Watch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRun Catch Ron Ogden on socials @therealrogden Wan...

From quest givers to factions to wildlife, keeping your world from feeling empty is hard work. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting NPC's! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.f...

When you create a character, you create a golden opportunity for a story. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting a narrative in character creation! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.social Facebook: https:...

Crafting a world and narrowing your scope work hand-in-hand. Kevin and Kayla discuss how to create interesting settings while also keeping the plot outline of your game in mind. Don't lose sight while you're drawing your horizons! Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! B...

If you know your genre, you know your game! Kevin and Kayla discuss crafting narratives within several genres and how to use tropes to your advantage. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.fac...

The premiere episode of Writing For Roleplay, an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Kevin and Kayla play out Writing for Roleplay's session zero as they introduce themselves, what they want to do, and what they love about roleplaying games. Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalka...