Roleing Imperfection
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Our podcast features two friends with over fifteen years of gaming experience chatting about tabletop role playing games. Our philosophy involves complex character design integrated with fully fleshed out worlds. We aim to help people write characters, play tabletop rpgs, and run their own games. Each episode will break down a different roleplaying topic with stories from our past games and suggestions for how to make your games better.New episodes launch Thursdays! Remember to play what you love, and, may your characters do something epic!
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Ep. 68: Brief & Complex Backstories for Character Sheets
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss their process for making short, but interesting, backstories. We each made a character, and we go into how we could adapt them for going into a game blind. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Rasfa Stormhoof Character Sheet Dáithí Ward Character Sheet Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko...
Ep. 67: Campaign Length and Backstory Complexity
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss how campaign length impacts backstory. We go over how complex backstories should be based on how long the campaign is expected to go. Also, Kevin pulls the GMs aside at the end for some reminders what can impact campaign length. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us ...
Extra 6: Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin look through Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons. As usual, we focus on things we like and tell you our ideas for using the book. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Monsters Ozymandias Recon Raptor Surveillance Golem Economy Surveillance Golem Standard Surveillance Golem Elite Dark Gifts Femme Fatale (or Personne Périlleuse) MacGuffin Bearer Panopticon Horror Story Recommendations for Halloween “The King in Yellow” by Robert W. Chambers “Wendigo” by...
Ep. 66: Constructing Terror
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin take a look at two great horror movies and an awesome horror novel. We talk about what we’d adapt from The Thing (1982), Jaws, and The Terror. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! The Terror TV Show Polar Bear Concept Art Horror Story Recommendations for Halloween “The King in Yellow” by Robert W. Chambers “Wendigo” by Algernon Blackwood "The Ring of Thoth" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle “The Thing on the Doorstep” by H.P. Lovecraft Monsters Ozyma...
Ep. 65: Complex Villainy
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin return to making villains. We're hoping to make things clearer than we did in Episode 13: Grand Villains. We mark out some personality types and then talk about making villain actions more meaningful. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Dark Gifts Femme Fatale (or Personne Périlleuse) MacGuffin Bearer Panopticon Monsters Recon Raptor Surveillance Golem Economy Surveillance Golem Standard Surveillance Golem Elite Interact with us on Twitter: http...
Ep. 64: Worldbuilding (Is Overrated)
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin talk about some issues with character making and worldbuilding. It's sort of a freeform philosophy of RPing episode. We start off talking about the potential shortcomings in backstories. After that, I explain what worldbuilding should do. Then, we talk about some common issues or distractions that can come about when worldbuilding. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Dark Gifts Femme Fatale (or Personne Périlleuse) MacGuffin Bearer Panopticon Mon...
Ep. 63: Fixing Filler & Making Side Quests
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to fix filler. We go over several types of filler and how to tweak it to make it better. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Dark Gifts Femme Fatale (or Personne Périlleuse) MacGuffin Bearer Panopticon Monsters Surveillance Golem Economy Surveillance Golem Standard Surveillance Golem Elite Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimper...
Ep. 62: Burnout
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, we talk about what burnout is and the steps to crawling out of it. Kevin is a bit manic in this episode because he's actually fresh from burnout himself. Fortunately, Steve is around to help him out! The underlying message is that it's okay to get low and seek help. We wish nothing but the best and encourage our listeners to get the help they need. We hope you enjoy and take care of yourselves! Dark Gifts Femme Fatale (or Personne Périlleuse) MacGuffin Bearer Panopticon Mo...
Extra 5: Wild Beyond the Witchlight
September 24, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this Spoiler-Free extra episode, we discuss the new Dungeons and Dragons Release: The Wild Beyond the Witchlight. We largely cover our thoughts on the new races, backgrounds, trinkets, and some overall thoughts on adapting the setting. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact...
Ep. 61: Unreliable Players
September 23, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, we discuss some ways to manage players arriving late, not showing up, or leaving early. The underlying message is to try not to damage friendships and keep games alive. We hope you enjoy! Also, we talk about baby Spawn for reasons... Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with ...
Ep. 60: Switching Characters
September 16, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss how best to switch characters. We go into why one might switch characters, how best to affect the change, and some ideas for making the change more effective in your story. Also, there are some cool ideas to try. We hope you enjoy! A Link to the Samus Warlock for 5e that's mentioned in the episode. Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.co...
Ep. 59: Dancing with Yourself: One Player, Many Characters
September 09, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss playing multiple characters. We go into the pitfalls that can happen, but we think that there are some solid ways to make it work. Also, there are some cool ideas to try. We hope you enjoy! Link to my TTRPG Food Poll Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on ...
Ep. 58: Show me the Money! ~Loot~
September 02, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss some issues with giving loot. Maybe, it's that there's too much, maybe too little. Mostly, our philosophy is to tie the items into the story. We hope you enjoy! Extras Mentioned in the Episode: Reduction Dust Size Category Rules 1 Size Category Rules 2 Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https...
Ep. 57: Introducing NPCs
August 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to fix some less than stellar NPC introductions from our past. Also, there's a fun little section about plotting mysteries. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact w...
Ep. 56: Engaging Dreams
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about how to make sure your players care about dreams. Often, dreams can be dismissed as unreal, so we start by discussing that issue. Then, we talk about elements that make dreams engaging. Finally, we talk about some tropes of dream reality, and how they can be done more effectively. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://ro...
Ep. 55: Resurrection: Cool Concepts II
August 12, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about some fun things to do with Resurrection. We start with how to make the idea more narratively interesting. Then, we talk weirder and more disturbing versions of resurrections. We hope you enjoy! Heroic Statlines Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact w...
Ep. 54: Time Travel: Cool Concept Series I
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve start a new series where we talk about interesting concepts and how to use them. This episode on travel started as a simple question: "Could you run a session backwards?" We also discuss out of sync storytelling in general and how to deal with future or past versions of player characters. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roim...
Ep. 54: Time Travel: Cool Concepts I
August 05, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve start a new series where we talk about interesting concepts and how to use them. This episode on travel started as a simple question: "Could you run a session backwards?" We also discuss out of sync storytelling in general and how to deal with future or past versions of player characters. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roim...
Ep. 53: Imperfecting a D&D 5e Character II
July 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBIn this first episode of Season 3, Kevin and Steve dive deeper into how we make an "imperfect" background for a character in DnD5e. Meet our goliath rune knight, Simak. Join us as we talk about constructing and integrating a backstory in-depth. We hope you enjoy! Vimak Elanithino "Skywatcher" Backstory Vimak Elanithino "Skywatcher" Character Sheet World background The Heroic Statline we use in our games (and in this episode) Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfectio...
Ep. 52: Hero's Journey 101
July 22, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about using the Hero's Journey to give structure to a character in a TTRPG campaign. We discuss how to use it for writing a backstory and cooperating with a GM for campaign events. We hope you enjoy! Hero's Journey Notes Handout on Freytag's Pyramid in Drama Blog about Fichtean Curve in Fiction Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfe...
Ep. 51: Overarching Campaign Structure 101
July 15, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve take the episode-level campaign structural elements from the Freytag Pyramid and Fichtean Curve talk about what changes when you map it over a campaign. We also discuss some ways of making the structural elements more interchangeable and dealing with planning on the fly as is necessary in a TTRPG campaign. For reference, these are the parts: Establish the Setting and Problems Inciting Incident Second Thoughts Rising Action Midpoint Twist Climax Fallin...
Ep. 50: Episode Story Structure 101
July 08, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve go over basic episode structural elements, essentially taking the Freytag Pyramid and Fichtean Curve and adapting them to RP planning. For reference, these are the parts: Establish the Setting and Problems Inciting Incident Second Thoughts Rising Action Midpoint Twist Climax Falling Action/Denouement Resolution Coda We hope you enjoy! Handout on Freytag's Pyramid in Drama Blog about Fichtean Curve in Fiction The Double Shyamalan Interact with us...
Ep. 49: What Isn't Important to a Campaign
July 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss things that are less important to a campaign. We touch on a few subjects we've discussed before, like dice rolls. Kevin has a hot take on GM overarching story, and we touch on the limits of realism. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interac...
Ep. 48: Running a Game Online for Free
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to play online for free! We suggest some tools that you don't have to pay for as well as supply some advice for helping online. We know this is a bit late, but we had to learn too! I We hope you enjoy! Google Jamboard Google Docs Charlotte Character Sheet from Google Sheets World Anvil Dice Roller Discord Adobe Fill and Sign Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] ...
Ep. 47: The Perfect Number of Players
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes the perfect number of players. Along the way, we discuss some pacing issues that might affect that number. But don't worry, we each give a number by the end. We hope you enjoy! The TedEd Youtube Channel that has some excellent riddles, among other things. Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on...
Ep. 46: Modifying and Breaking Game Systems
June 10, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOriginally titled "Modifying Existing Game Systems and Why Breaking Them Isn’t So Bad "--In this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what to consider when making changes to a system or asking your GM to make a change. We also make an argument for just playing a ridiculous, broken game. Roll those dice! We hope you enjoy! I mention RPGBot in this episode. Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website:...
Ep. 45: Theater of the Mind
June 03, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes a good theater of the mind game. We spend a little bit of time taking about our new game at the start, so feel free to jump to around nine minutes in if you want to skip it. After that, we talk about the history and elements that make a good theater of the mind game. We also go over the pitfalls that can happen with systemless games. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or qu...
Ep. 44: Cutscenes
May 27, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what makes a good cutscene. We talk dos and don'ts as well as give some examples of how suggestions can play out. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact with us on Twit...
Extra 4: Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft
May 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve review Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft. As usual, we focus more on adaptation and making your own story out of the material provided. This is rife with horror suggestions and pretty good steps to craft effective horror. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfe...
Ep. 43: Session Zero 101
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss what to do with a Zero Episode. We talk about preparation, getting the group gelled, and what to have ready for player questions. We also go on a small tangent about adjusting or retconning dice rolls. We hope you enjoy! Also, here's the extensive Reddit Episode Zero Guide we mentioned! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection....
Ep. 42: Starting a Campaign 101
May 13, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to start a campaign with suggestions on what to include and not to include. We go over most everything leading up to and including the first episode, except Zero Episodes, which we will be going over next episode. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roim...
Ep. 41: Adaptation 101 - Adapting without Copying
May 06, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to break down and adapt the things that you love. We talk what, why, and of course, how. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitt...
Ep. 40: The Newspaper Business
April 29, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss the pros and cons of making a newspaper for your game. These include introducing characters, places, and plotlines. There's also seeing how players react to some developments and getting ideas from that. We hope you enjoy! Newspapers from my games: Ecliptica Newspaper Lien Noir Newspaper Paint Lien Noir Newspaper Canva Marvel Newspaper Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: roimperfection@...
Ep. 39: Languages in a Setting
April 22, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss languages in games. We talk the uses of language and how it can make stories more interesting. We also stress the vital need for all player characters to speak a common language. We hope you enjoy! Archer Phrasing Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact w...
Ep. 38: Low Prep, More Play!
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss some ideas for quick games. They include Mouseguard, Marvel Superheroes, a interesting take on DnD one-shots, and an anime idea. We hope you enjoy! The Games Mentioned: MouseGuard 2nd Edition Marvel Superheroes DnD Beyond Big Eyes Small Mouth (BESM) 2nd Edition The Characters from our Marvel Game: Infamous Iron Man vol. 1 Darkhawk vol. 1 Sp//dr from Into the Spiderverse Thor from the Walter Simonson Omnibus Superior Iron Man vol. 1 Interac...
Ep. 37: Problem Players
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to deal with problem players. We have some difference of opinion for once, so it's a bit more of a discussion. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact with us on Twi...
Ep. 36: Deception in Games
April 01, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to make the best Mac and Cheese!!! Just kidding, it's deception in games! We talk when and when and when not to deceive players. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Inter...
Extra 3: Candlekeep Mysteries
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss some ideas for adapting the latest Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition offering! We also complain a bit about riddles. This episode was actually recorded shortly after the book came out, but due to life, it's being released a bit late. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https:...
Ep. 35: Distracting Characters
March 25, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to deal with and how to be a distracting character! We also go over the variety ways that a character can be distracting. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact wi...
Ep. 34: Betrayal O'clock
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss betrayal! We go over when and when not to betray your party. We also go over some of the successful and less successful betrayals from our own games. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoIm...
Ep. 33 Moral Compass
March 11, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss the benefits of having a character that is the moral center of the party. We talk some pros and cons to having such a character and some instances where they may not be needed. We also go into some permutations and characters that have been the moral compass in our games. They don't always have to be boring! We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Vis...
Ep. 32: Ascending to Godhood
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve argue that you should run a game! No seriously, run a game. The reasons are in the episode after five minutes of us joking around. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact with u...
Ep. 31: Running a Session 101
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve discuss how to run a session. We give some tips and describe some games we've used them in! We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimperfection Interact with us on Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@RoImperfection Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoI...
Ep. 30: Planning a Session 101
February 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBOn this episode, Steve and Kevin discuss planning a tabletop roleplaying session. We start off by discussing approaches that can shape the session. Then, we take a step back and look at the overall threads in a game. We dive into the content of a session after that, followed by where you can embellish said content. We continue by mentioning that longer isn't necessarily better. Naturally, we end by listing some quick steps to making an episode. We hope you enjoy! Our Planning a Session Guid...
Ep. 29: Romance in Backstory & Gameplay
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBHappy Valentine's Day! On this love-filled episode, Kevin and Steve discuss romance in tabletop roleplaying. We start off with the questions of if romance is needed at all. We follow that up with the idea of checking for player comfort levels and some suggestions as to how to talk about the level of intimacy that is roleplayed. I suggest that it might be a good idea to try flirting with your friends, if they're cool with it. We also discuss watching out for real feelings, and thinking about ...
Ep. 28: Character Secrets
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBShhhh... This time, Kevin and Steve are discussing character secrets, so keep it under wraps. We talk about what makes good and bad secrets as well as when and how to reveal them. We also go into layering secrets, so they can be revealed a piece at a time. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roimpe...
Ep. 27: Writing a TTRPG Character 101
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this season 2 premiere episode, Kevin and Steve go beyond the usual what to include lists to really recommend how to make a complex character. We've talked about using obstacles, character abilities, and many other things to help form a character. Here, we put it all together. It's the first of our 101 series where we break down some basics to expand your gameplay. We hope you enjoy! Link to DnD_Ideas on Twitter Link to Steve's Mind Map of Sos Atka Link to Long Background Sheet Link to S...
Ep. 26: Returning to Games after Hiatuses
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn our season finale, Steve and Kevin talk about some effective ways to return to a TTRPG after a hiatus. It's a sequel to episode 25: Pausing a Game Intentionally. We focus on both intentional and unintentional hiatuses with suggestions for players and GMs. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/roi...
Ep. 25: Pausing a Game Intentionally
January 14, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this episode, Kevin and Steve talk about how to make sure that a tabletop roleplaying game survives a hiatus. We discuss things that the GM and the players can to prepare for the future and maintain excitement for the return. We also discuss series cliffhangers that have inspired us. We hope you enjoy! A video of Poe with his cone Some images of Poe with cone in his pod Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected]...
Ep. 24: Alignment: Worthwhile or Worthless?
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBOn this episode, Kevin and Steve give their opinions on the age old argument: Should alignment be an important thing? Warning: this gets ranty! We narrowly avoid some deep philosophical arguments about the nature of good and evil, but if there's interest in that, we'd be happy to revisit. We hope you enjoy! Interact with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoImperfection Send us a comment or question: [email protected] Visit our website: https://roimperfection.com/ Send us a tip on...