Inter-Party Conflict
271 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsWelcome to Inter-Party Conflict, the podcast where we answer your questions so you can have the best tabletop gaming experience possible!
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After-Party Conflict
January 04, 2022 16:00 - 3 hours - 236 MBHello, everyone! The end has come, but we're not going down without a fight. Join us as we look back at five years of podcasting, the guests who have helped us get where we are, and put our experiences to the test. It's been a wild ride, and we couldn't have done it without all of you. So grab a drink, take a deep breath, and come with us as we go out on a high note! To take the IPC Trivia Quiz, click this link: http://www.quiz-maker.com/QP91SWE5F Contact us: [email protected] Vi...
Episode 250 - Exit, Stage Left
December 28, 2021 16:14 - 1 hour - 129 MBWell, it's here: episode 250, the end of five years of tabletop gaming advice. We're celebrating this occasion with our good friend and fellow podcast, Justin from Crit Academy! With his help, we're knocking out all the rest of our unused discussion questions in a grab bag of gaming advice and memories. I hope you enjoy it, and be sure to join us next week as we wind down and send off Inter-Party Conflict! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is a good way to bring up the subject if you think the ...
Episode 249 - Not My Problem
December 21, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBAfter 249 episodes, we're tackling the problem that spawned this entire podcast: Problem players, and how to deal with them. This is a jam-packed episode, so come along with us and let's figure this out together! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some types of problem players you may encounter in a game, and how should you deal with them? Dragon's Hoard Item: Orbs of Dragonkind Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twi...
Episode 248 - Oblique Magic
December 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBAs our episodes are winding down, we're using this one to talk about one of our favorite subjects: Magic! Specifically, how ability scores relate to magic for different classes. Also, we run down some of our favorite non-combat spells! Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do Sorcerers use Charisma as their spellcasting stat? 2. What is your favorite utility spell? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Finger Trap Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find...
Episode 247 - Young At Heart
December 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week we have another special guest- game editor, Jacob Cassens! The three of us use this opportunity to discuss adapting RPGs for children, removing racism from the rulebooks, and much, much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What kind of things have people done to adapt 5E for kids? 2. What do you think of role playing a world or game sessions without the racism that seems cooked into the very crust of D&D? Dragon's Hoard Item: Coin Pouch of Mask Contact us: [email protected]...
Episode 246 - Real Talk About Actual Play
November 30, 2021 16:06 - 1 hour - 119 MBWe're joined by Damian the DM, host of a great Actual Play podcast, to talk about the nitty gritty of running, recording, and producing an Actual Play podcast! Question(s) discussed: 1. When recording an Actual Play podcast, what are the best recording software options? 2. What are tips and hacks for short-cutting or expediting the post recording editing process? 3. How do you prevent or reduce side conversations that are fun at a normal game but would distract and annoy a podcast audience...
Episode 245 - Expired Ideas
November 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis week, we talk about starting points, outdated options, and what to do when you've really biffed an adventure scenario. Come along for the ride, as there's not much ride left! Question(s) discussed: 1. If you wanted to run a campaign based on an earlier edition, but the character options (races, classes, etc.) hadn't been updated to the current edition, how would you proceed? 2. How do you feel about starting session 1 in media res rather than a "starting point" like a tavern? 3. One o...
Episode 244 - Valar Dohaeris
November 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBFortune and glory. Those are the things all adventurers want, yes? Well, this week we talk about a couple... unusual ways that they might be found. So come along with us, and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should I do when my players would rather be store owners than adventurers? 2. Imagine an NPC pays the party to make them famous by staging a battle or giving them credit for some heroic act. How would you do this throughout a campaign? Dragon's Hoard Item: The...
Episode 243 - Encountering Gods
November 09, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 66.3 MBOh my gods! How does a person become a god? How does a person... *kill* a god...? We discuss these topics and more on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. How does a person become a god? 2. I'm going to be fighting a god soon, what's some advice you can give? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Poking Stick of Magic Detection Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook...
Episode 242 - Exotic Survivability
November 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe're back again this week, this time with a grab bag of quick questions. We talk about surviving in a bag, starting a new character when the old one dies, weird mounts, and young characters. Come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What methods would you recommend to let someone survive in a Bag of Holding for as long as possible? 2. When a PC dies, what level do you give to the new PC? 3. What is the strangest mount you've ever had? 4. How young is too young for a player character?...
Halloween Bonus Episode - The Whats-It
October 31, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 202 MBHappy Halloween! Last year we put up one of our Patreon bonus episodes as a Halloween treat, and this year we're doing it again. This time it's an Actual Play (loosely based on the movie The Thing) that we made while playing S.C.R.E.A.M. The Horror, a rules-lite RPG from Ursidice. I think it was a lot of fun, so I hope you do too! Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Episode 241 - Ye Olde Haunted House
October 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBHappy Halloweek, everyone! We've got a spooOOooOOky episode hot off the presses- we run through the five-room dungeon to create an impromptu horror adventure just for you. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you make a spooky horror adventure? Dragon's Hoard Item: Trick and Treat Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Disc...
Episode 240 - Big Borrowed Evil Guys
October 19, 2021 15:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBWe're back this week with a super-sized episode, and a very special guest- Freeman from Encounter This! We're talking about villains, game mechanics, and what makes them good or bad. This episode is a lot of fun, so come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What monsters make the best Big Bad Evil Guy? 2. What is your favorite villain trope and how often do you use them? 3. What mechanics would you borrow from other game systems, why, and how do you keep/make them balanced? Dragon's Ho...
Bonus Episode 10 - Patreon Discussion Prompts
October 12, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWe took this week off so I could go on vacation, but in the meantime, we've got a special treat: four short discussions prompted by our patrons over the past year. Enjoy, and see you next week! Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord
Episode 239 - Don't Even Try It
October 05, 2021 15:00 - 58 minutes - 67.3 MBThis week, we're talking about the amount of money we have (or haven't) spent on miniatures, as well as rules exploits we've seen firsthand. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How much do you think you've spent on minis and battlemat decor? 2. What is the best/worst exploit you've seen used/attempted in a game? Dragon's Hoard Item: Vision in the Night Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or ...
Episode 238 - Oh Dungeons, Oh Dragons
September 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBHello again everyone! This week we're soldiering on with a strong theme: What makes D&D, D&D? Can you play D&D without combat? What about without dungeons? For that matter, why do people insist on playing D&D, rather than something else? Hear our thoughts and feel free to share yours! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think it would be possible to run a D&D campaign with no or very little combat? How would you do this? 2. Why do you think people choose to play D&D, rather than a different ga...
Episode 237 - Out of Options
September 21, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBJust when you thought the bad news was over, this week we've got some more! But then we move on to talk about what to do when you invite too many players, which book to be stranded with on a desert island, and why we think players choose to make new characters instead of reviving a dead one. We're making the best of the next few months, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. I sent out too many invitations and now I have nine players. Any tips? 2. Desert Island question: You can t...
Episode 236 - Gaming Wishes
September 14, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBHot off the heels of last week's bummer announcement, we've got a super-fun episode for you today! We're talking about making a D&D fighting game, Wishing your character out of the timeline, traps- all kinds of fun stuff. Come along and enjoy the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Imagine a D&D fighting game. What sort of characters should be on the roster? 2. Can you use Wish to respec your character (such as changing your class or race)? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bag of Trapsmith Caltrops, Comba...
Episode 235 - The Beginning of the End
September 07, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWe begin this week with a very important announcement. After that, we talk about two harbingers of the apocalypse: guns in D&D, and tolerance of rules lawyers. Bang! Question(s) discussed: 1. Guns in fantasy. Yay or nay? 2. Why should a DM bother to entertain a rules lawyer? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Sadist's Scourge Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Inte...
Episode 234 - How Appropriate
August 31, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week, we're joined by Collins Blakely, host of Where Streams Come True! We discuss official D&D modules, wrangling in chaotic players, and some tips on adjudicating Charisma (and more!). Come join us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Of all of the official 5e modules, which stick out to you as best for adventurers of each level bracket (1-5, 6-11, 12+)? 2. When is it OK to wrangle in new players who enjoy playing but are very chaotic in their play-style (wanting to fight every peasant who loo...
Episode 233 - Gods in the Machine
August 24, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBOn this week's episode, we talk about time travel, meeting gods, and plot armor for PCs. It's a fun one, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever encountered a deity in a game? As a presumably mortal GM, how do you go about depicting divine wisdom? 2. Plot armor for your players. Yay or nay? Dragon's Hoard Item: Kyphos' Vessel of Timeless Spite Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InP...
Episode 232 - Under Control
August 17, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis week, we talk about magic item attunement, domination magic, traps, and more. Also, the details for our new big giveaway! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would allowing more magic item attunements be broken? 2. When a spell or effect compels a player to do something, should the DM tell them what they do (separate from the player's agency) or should they be free to interpret it as their character? 3. What makes a good trap to you? What's the best trap you've sprung on your players/had sprung...
Episode 231 - Optional Paralysis
August 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThis week, we're talking about optional things, and what to do when you've got options but nobody is choosing one. Don't make us kick in the door- listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever bought or considered buying a "special edition" of any source book, or do you feel that they generally aren't worth the additional cost? 2. Choice Paralysis. How do you get a set of players stuck on sorting out what to do to actually move some part of the ideas forward to actually pl...
Episode 230 - Hello, Bonjour, Hola
August 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBThis week we're joined by my good friend Dave (aka Stiltzkinkupo84) to talk about an awesome project he's working on- creating a tabletop RPG world that utilizes real-world languages in the setting! So come along and join in! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever taken part in a game where real-world foreign languages were a part of the setting? 2. Should sign language be usable for verbal components when casting spells? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gallo's Gentleman's Cane Contact us: InterPar...
Episode 229 - Tear Down That Wall
July 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis week, we're covering two fun topics: Breaking the fourth wall, and hiring a professional player to play in your game! How much would YOU pay? Question(s) discussed: 1. Breaking the fourth wall in an RPG. Whaaat? Is it possible? Would it work? How would you do it???? 2. How much would you pay to have a Professional Gamer at your table? Dragon's Hoard Item: Crypt Dust Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.co...
Episode 228 - It's Missing Something
July 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBImagine this: You arrive at the session to play your favorite RPG, but something is... missing. A person, a role, an attitude- what do you do? Come along with us this week and find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three PCs? 2. What are some creative ways you have dealt with missing roles in a party? 3. What do you do when your character isn't built to be a leader but nobody else at the table takes the initiative...
Episode 227 - Spells Nobody Uses
July 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBThis week we're talking about spells: Specifically, the ones nobody uses. Or at least, the ones we've never used. It shouldn't be a surprise that in a game with hundreds of spells, there's bound to be a few stinkers (and spoilers: Stinking Cloud is on the list)! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are the spells that never really get used either by players or DMs? Why is that, and have you ever found new uses for them? 2. What are great spells for NPCs to have? Dragon's Hoard Item: Mineral Wate...
Episode 226 - Aaaaand It's Gone
July 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71 MBWelcome back! This week we're talking about player disobedience- for better and for worse- and what the DM should do to keep things moving in the right direction. Come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think about players sidelining the story entirely and going off on something completely unrelated? As a DM, should I try to engage them in the story still? Should I create a new story? Or should I just let them do their thing? 2. Am I a jerk for canceling a session since pla...
Episode 225 - Spells Set in Stone
June 29, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBHello everyone! No guests this week (but stay tuned...) but instead we are discussing a couple specific rules-based questions, involving the wording of a few spells in 5th Edition D&D. That may sound dry but we're still going to have a lot of fun picking apart these scenarios! Question(s) discussed: 1. The firebolt spell says it can target creatures and objects. Do you let your players use other spells that don't specifically target objects to target them or no? I can understand a vicious m...
Episode 224 - It's My Life
June 22, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBFor the third week in a row, we've got another guest- this time, it's our long-time friend and internet personality, Jamie (aka Rantasmo, host of Needs More Gay on Youtube)! The three of us reminisce about the characters we've played, and figure out exactly how much they mirror ourselves. Come along with us, and maybe think about how much your own characters are based on you! Question(s) discussed: 1. What types of characters do you tend to play, and to what extent do you tend to play an ide...
Episode 223 - Hitting People with Foam
June 15, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThis week we're joined by two good friends of mine- Alan and Delilah, two members of the foam swordfighting community that I used to be a part of! We'll be talking all about the sport, LARPing, camaraderie, and everything else that you can expect. Question(s) discussed: 1. How did you get into tabletop gaming? 2. What are your thoughts on foam swordfighting? Dragon's Hoard Item: Vanishing Cabinet Contact us: [email protected] Check out our guests' products: https://www.maumeeri...
Episode 222 - Total Homebrew
June 08, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBToday, we're joined by Fionn (aka PotatoPlunderer) to hang out and talk about some of our tips on creating homebrew content! This one is a ton of fun, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. You're creating a homebrew campaign. Where do you start the process and what follows after? 2. How do you best balance homebrew mechanics? For that matter, what are your opinions on homebrew in general? 3. How do you determine CRs for homebrewed monsters? 4. What are your tips on creating hom...
Episode 221 - The Hits Keep On Comin'
June 01, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis week, we discuss playing the same character across multiple campaigns, as well as withholding information from players in favor of a big twist. There's a lot of fun in this episode, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you feel if someone played the same character in multiple campaigns? 2. Would it be a bad idea to lie to my players about the type of campaign I plan on running, in favor of a big twist? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bounce Back Bands by Brasiliensis Conta...
Episode 220 - And Leave Something Witchy
May 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBClassical witches, communicating via transmitted sound, and dreams. If you're going to do something, do it well and listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What class/subclass is best for making a classic witch? 2. Can the Message Cantrip communicate with a deaf person? Dragon's Hoard Item: Orb of Nepos Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPa...
Episode 219 - Dungeons & Disabilities
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBThis week we're joined by our good friend Dustun! The three of us discuss incorporating PCs with disabilities (both mental and physical) and much, much more! Come along with us and see what we have to say! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you integrate a PC with a disability into your game without just eliminating that disability? (And not just blindness, but missing limbs, using a wheelchair, etc.) 2. Have you ever roleplayed a mentally challenged person? Should that even be attempted? ...
Episode 218 - Open to Change
May 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBThis week's episode is about... changing things up. Specifically, changelings, who can change up their appearance! What are they about? Are they too powerful? Come find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. One of my players wants to play a changeling. They seem way too powerful! Am I missing something? 2. How do you feel about changing weapon stats and mechanics from the ones in the book? Dragon's Hoard Item: Gourde d'Aqua Pura Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interp...
Episode 217 - On the Sidelines
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBForget about the heroes; this week, we're talking about SIDEKICKS! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has some fun mechanics, so come along and explore them with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think of the new Sidekick rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything? Dragon's Hoard Item: Bloodstone Amulet of Oman'atah Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Inte...
Episode 216 - Gabe's Treatise on Trolls
April 27, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBTrolls. This week, we're talking trolls. (The D&D kind, not the internet kind. I guess maybe the internet kind too.) What makes them tick? Is it magic? We'll find out in this episode! (Small spoiler: Yes it's magic, and I'll explain why.) Question(s) discussed: 1. Are trolls "magical creatures"? Why or why not? Dragon's Hoard Item: Troll Blood Elixir Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or ...
Episode 215 - Staying Grounded
April 20, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're joined by Nathan Heard (AKA Seawood Scribe) to talk about low-magic campaigns, gritty games, and mobile combats. Come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do you think so many people play campaigns where magic is illegal or in some way limited? 2. How would you make a game of D&D more gritty and realistic while still having fun, and make it seem like the players are more like real-world heroes and less like demigods? 3. Do you have any tips on making a more mobil...
Episode 214 - A Class Act
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week we're joined by Justin and Ian, two of the great hosts of Crit Academy! Together, the four of us talk about creating subclasses, and we've each brought examples of our own! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you go about creating a subclass? Dragon's Hoard Item: Corrupted Heavy Crossbow of Triumph Contact us: [email protected] Check out our guests: http://www.critacademy.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflic...
Episode 213 - The Implications of Magic
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBWelcome back! This week we talk rolling damage for magic spells, and the theoretical mechanics for the Polymorph spell. (Warning: This one gets a little gross!) Question(s) discussed: 1. When you roll damage for a spell, do you roll multiple dice or do you roll one and multiply it? 2. If I polymorph someone into a cow, milk the cow, then they turn back to normal... what happens to the milk? Dragon's Hoard Item: Scolding Tongs Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.in...
Episode 212 - Open Market
March 30, 2021 15:18 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis week, we talk about virtual tabletops, campaign settings, and online compendiums- and much, much more. Our third topic will shock you! Be sure to check out the other podcasts on the Critnation fellowship- go to HTTP://www.critacademy.com/critnation for more details! Question(s) discussed: 1. What tips/tricks/suggestions y'all have for making the most out of Roll20 (or other online platforms) for your players? 2. DnD Beyond- is it worth it? 3. Any tips on adapting a setting or world s...
Episode 211 - Now That's Psionics
March 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBPsionics. What even are psionics? How is it different from magic? How is it the same? How have psionics changed over the years? This week we're doing a deep dive into the magic alternative (and more), so come along and you just might learn something! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the difference between magic and psionics? Dragon's Hoard Item: The Lasso of Doom Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPart...
Episode 210 - Making Magic
March 16, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 67.9 MBThis week's episode is about the longevity of magic: What to do when a magic potion goes past its expiration date, and what sort of a spell we would be if we were a spell. There's some solid goofs in here, so have fun! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do potions have a "shelf life"? If a potion has "gone off" after hundreds of years, what are some changes that might occur and how would the Identify spell react? 2. If you could live the rest of your days as a living spell (like exists in Eberron) w...
Episode 209 - All the Adventure
March 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWelcome back! This week we talk about getting the most out of your adventure modules, even if the players and the dice gods decide otherwise. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. As a DM, are you disappointed if the players don’t attempt or complete the side quests or find all the treasure possible? 2. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three PCs? Dragon's Hoard Items: Hawkeye's Bow and Hawkeye's Quiver Contact us: [email protected] Visi...
Episode 208 - In Between the Pages
March 02, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBHello again! This week we talk about a few different topics- succubi, reading, truth, evil- all the bases, really. Come along and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would an asexual character be affected by a succubus? 2. When reading a module for the first time, do you read all the way through or skip around? 3. How do you drop hints as to the lore/plot of a campaign in the form of long-established myths and legends in the world without making it immediately obvious tha...
Episode 207 - Easily Broken, Easily Mended
February 23, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBWe're back again, listeners, with another episode! This time we talk about picking up the pieces and moving on- literally and figuratively. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think you can make a castle using the Mending spell to put the bricks of stone together instead of mortar? 2. Total Party Kills. What do you do when one occurs during an adventure module? Do you re-start the module as is, do you re-skin it as something else, or do you just call it a loss? Dragon's Hoard Item: The...
Episode 206 - Backstory Rant Incoming
February 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBStrap in, folks- this week's episode is another one of Gabe's Patented D&D Rants (Trademark Pending). This time, it's about backstories (and whether a 1st-level character is allowed to have an epic one). Is this rant way too long? Is it unnecessary? Yes and yes, but here it is anyway! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you do when a player writes an epic backstory for a 1st-level character? Dragon's Hoard Item: Wondrous Hammer of Fixing Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blo...
Episode 205 - You're Playing Games
February 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBHello, everyone! Today we're joined by one of our friends, Taylor (aka Alistar the Minotaur) to discuss other RPGs we've played, as well as the responsibility of the DM regarding metagaming. This episode is packed with fun, so come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Apart from D&D, what other games/genres/systems do you guys have experience with? 2. Is asking another party member's hit points meta gaming? 3. Should a DM ever punish players for meta gaming, or is it their...
Episode 204 - A Trip Down Memory Lane
February 02, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 68.2 MBWelcome back! This week we're joined by two very special guests- Austin and Jac from the People's Trivia Company! The four of us ease our way into 2021 by reminiscing about some of our favorite (and least favorite) moments from past D&D campaigns, and more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your favorite story moment from D&D as a DM and as a player? 2. What is your worst story moment from D&D as a DM and as a player? Dragon's Hoard Item: Party Grab Bag Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gm...