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Digital Gaming : What we’ve learned
April 01, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTo celebrate our 100th episode, Sara & Rob take a retrospective look at the last year of COVID lockdown, and what it has taught us about gaming in the digital age using online tools. Gaming online has been around for a while via services like Roll20, but with quarantine forcing everyone to exercise those options, it has certainly placed it more into the spotlight. We discuss what we’ve learned, what the pros and cons are, what our major take-aways are, and how it might affect our in-person ga...
Narrative flow
March 25, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBAs storytellers we are presented with the task of designing a story that others will be helping write, where randomness and fate will come into play and alter the flow. The question is, how do you carve it up into sessions and episodes that your players can enjoy, and what do you put into each session to make it feel like a story? This week Sara and Rob will examine what it takes to make your game feel like each session fits a greater narrative flow. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night ...
Hunted by the Plot
March 18, 2021 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTypically, the Player Characters drive the plots of our Tabletop RPGs forward. And they should! The story is ABOUT them and their adventures, after all! The world should react to them and their choices accordingly. However, this isn’t always the case… Sometimes, the “hunters” become the “hunted,” and - for better or worse - the characters are put in a position to react to the plot happening TO them rather than BECAUSE OF them. Perhaps they’ve angered a powerful foe who now hunts them? Perhaps...
System Spotlight: Legend of the 5 Rings
March 11, 2021 01:17 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBLegend of the 5 Rings by @FFGames has a long and storied past in the #TTRPG world. Starting in 1995 with both RPG and card game, it brings us to the world of Rokugan, a fantasy analogue to feudal Japan. Join Rob & Sara as we explore this complex game in another System Spotlight. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.p...
Dark Fantasy
March 04, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBStorytelling is a tool as old as society itself, and has been used to convey all fashions of emotions, ideas, and lessons. For as long as we have been using stories to uplift, though, we have also told darker tales - of caution, of horror, and of triumph over primeval darkness. What is it that draws us to stories of Dark Fantasy? Do we see validation of our darker aspects in the stories? Do we crave a deeper malevolence to triumph over to make that victory more meaningful? Is it just plain fu...
Micromanagement of Resources
February 25, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBFantasy stories often ignore the small details. Does the archer run out of arrows? Does the fighter have to repair his armor after the 30th fight? And how big is the bag of ammo the twin submachine gun toting Troll is carrying? But the drama can come when the small things matter. Perhaps having one more arrow, or a few less holes, or being forced to use those guns as blunt objects of destruction. Micromanagement has its rewards and drawbacks. This week Sara and Rob discuss the finer details o...
“Give them a Nuke,” a Discussion on Power and Consequences
February 18, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBA shiny red button of ultimate destruction seems like a terrible idea, but is it? In this episode of StC, Sara and Rob explore what it means to give your players a single use item, something ultimately powerful but only once, and what it can mean for your story. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Storyt...
System Spotlight : Robotech
February 11, 2021 01:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBGiant Robots, a cloned alien race, ancient powerful masters of the universe, and a young pop star? Yes, all of this is part of a fantastic world of Robotech. This week Rob and Sara will be dusting off the epic space opera that is Robotech and discussing Palladium’s take, as well as where it has moved on to. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joinin...
What We Can Learn from Video Games
February 04, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBMany video games share the title of RPG with their tabletop / pen & paper counterparts. However, video games and TTRPGs differ in significant ways. What can we learn from our digital cousins, though? This week, Sara & Rob discuss the various lessons we can learn from video game RPGs to enrich our TTRPG experiences! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show b...
Episodic Storytelling
January 28, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBCreating a new story can be daunting, but even more so when you add in all the things you "think" you need. A deep rich world, a cast of NPCs, and a deep meaningful plot that connects with each player on every adventure. But the truth is most of that is just flavor. Episodic storytelling gives you the ease of moving into an adventure with a fresh step each time without mucking in the deeper plots that novels and movies seem to make standard. This episode, Sara and Rob explore the joy, art, an...
Storytelling 101: Things I wish I knew when I started
January 21, 2021 01:11 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWhen we start out gaming our minds are filled with ideas, plans, and worry. Do I have the right books, dice, maps? Is the group going to show up? And do we have enough soda? But rarely to we take the time later to recall what it was we really needed to know. In this episode, Sara and Rob return to their roots and recall really what was necessary to start a game. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclav...
System Spotlight : WR&M, Dread, and other Rules-Light Systems
January 14, 2021 01:09 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIn another System Spotlight, Sara & Rob discuss Rules-Light systems, including Warrior Rogue & Mage by Stargazer Games and Dread by The Impossible Dream. WR&M is an amazingly light fantasy game system, and Dread is possibly the best Survival Horror game system ever created, using a Jenga tower for tests! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining o...
Tools of the trade: Table top must haves for the RPG player
January 07, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBRegardless of what level of table top gaming you are in, either just a beginner or veteran, there are items you need or really want to pickup. Be it dice, bags, towers, vaults, books, tablets, tables or projectors we all have things we have collected or are looking to get. Sara and Rob get back to the basics of what started their gaming and what they have found. As well as some things they would love to see and have. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.co...
Listener Appreciation show
December 31, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTonight is our Listener Appreciation show. We hear all of our listener question on our Discord live chat and give away some fine gifts as a thank you for all of your support and community in this challenging 2020 year. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerConclave Please join us on Discord, to...
Loot & Rewards
December 24, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBOne of the most iconic traditions in tabletop RPGs is getting treasure! But is “treasure” the only reward out there? What other forms of rewards can players & characters earn, and what can you do as a Storyteller if you give too much? This week, Rob & Sara discuss loot & rewards! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www....
Live Action Role Playing (LARP)
December 17, 2020 01:15 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBNot all role playing takes place at the table, with dice and paper. Some games are played in live-action, where the players act out the roles of their characters, and elaborate props and costumes are used. Live Action Role Playing (LARP) may differ significantly from TTRPGs, but at the core, we’re still telling compelling stories. Rob & Sara not only discuss the hoby, but share their own experiences! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-con...
System Spotlight : Savage Worlds
December 10, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBSavage Worlds is a heroic game system wrapped in simple but unique rules. Dice, cards, and tokens are all mixed together to create a fun, exciting, and quick to action system. This week Rob & Sara walk you through the in’s and out’s of Pinnacle Entertainment’s Savage Worlds. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreo...
Encounter Design : Out of Scope
December 03, 2020 01:05 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBAs we close our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara discuss... the rest. Out of scope Encounters! Perhaps your players made a bet and gambling is on the table. Or what seems like a simple stop becomes a battle of the bards. Sometimes you have the beginning and end of a plot but no middle, perhaps some encounters? This episode wraps the discussion and helps "fill the gaps". Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on ...
In-Game Holidays & Festivities
November 26, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBFrom Storyteller Conclave to all our listeners, we wish you a very happy (and safe!) Thanksgiving! We are very thankful for every one of you! This week, Sara & Rob discuss holidays in our games - From worldbuilding and history, to how they might be celebrated and why, to having festivals and games and treats for your characters to experience in-game. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagr...
Encounter Design : Puzzle Encounters
November 19, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBContinuing our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara delve this week into Puzzle Encounters! Do you need to walk on specific places to cross the trapped dungeon floor? Does the evil noble have an elaborate lock on his vault? Will the sphinx only answer your question after you’ve solved it’s riddles three? Using puzzles can add a dimension of fun to your game that simple combat and intrigue cannot! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-...
System Spotlight : “Powered by the Apocalypse”
November 12, 2020 01:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB“Powered by the Apocalypse” is a TTRPG system created in 2010 for the game Apocalypse World, but later adapted to other games such as Dungeon World, Monsterhearts, and Urban Shadows. It features narrative gameplay with heavy player collaboration. This week, Rob & Sara delve into what makes PbtA unique with another of their System Spotlights. If you are interested in Urban Shadows, check out their kickstarted for 2nd edition.. ending SOON! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST,...
Encounter Design : Not-So-Random Encounters
November 05, 2020 01:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBContinuing our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara delve this week into Random Encounters! Are you grossly underprepared for the current story and need “filler”? Did you forget to give them an important plot item and now you need someone to drop it conveniently? Is there a bit of drama between the players and it needs to bubble to the surface? All of these can seem random, but are they really? Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-co...
Using Props
October 29, 2020 00:09 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWe often associate Tabletop RPGs with dice, paper, and pencils. Some of us also include miniatures, terrain, and other visual aids. But how much further can you take the immersion of physical objects in your storytelling? This week, Sara & Rob discuss the utility of using props in your storytelling, as well as some of the do’s and don’ts. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_concl...
Encounter Design : Extended & Environmental Encounters
October 22, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBContinuing our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara delve this week into Extended and Environmental Encounters! Winter winds whip up a snow storm on the way to Vardburg, the sun beats down on the makeshift raft as you slowly drift at sea, or perhaps you need to scale the Dragons Peak to find the lost temple of the eye! Pre-show tracks by Arcane Anthems: All These Dice (All My Life Parody) Barbarian (Seven Nation Army Parody) Bard (American Boy Parody) BBEG (Cradles Parody) Dungeon Mas...
Game System Spotlight: BattleTech/Mechwarrior
October 15, 2020 00:11 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBBeginning as a miniatures combat game, and expanding into one of the most recognizable franchises in gaming, BattleTech has certainly made its mark! This week, Sara & Rob present another System Spotlight, this time on the futuristic world of giant robot warfare, BattleTech, by Catalyst Games. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon :...
Encounter Design : Social Encounters
October 08, 2020 00:20 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBContinuing our mini-series on Encounter Design, Rob & Sara delve this week into Social Encounters! From the bard seducing the tavern wench, to coaxing military secrets from a general at a high society mixer, to intimidating the local thieve’s guild, social encounters cover these all! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://...
Encounter Design : Combat Encounters
October 01, 2020 00:33 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBEncounters are the building blocks of every good TTRPG. Combat, chases, social challenges, and even the lowly “random encounter,” are what make up the challenges we set before the players. This week, Rob & Sara begin the first of a series of episodes about Encounter Design, beginning with COMBAT. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patre...
Revisit: Storytelling Styles
September 24, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIn Tabletop RPGs, there is great variation in settings, themes, and game systems. But what do WE, as Storytellers, bring to the table? Not all Storytellers are cut from the same cloth, and our unique styles can turn the same system into wildly different games! This week, Sara & Rob discuss what makes a storyteller’s style unique to them! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_concla...
Alternatives to Dice
September 17, 2020 00:07 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB“Dice” and “Role Playing” are like peanut butter and jelly - where one goes, the other always follows … or do they? Not every game uses dice to resolve tests! Cards, tokens, “special” dice, and even Jenga towers and Rock/Paper/Scissors can be used! This week, Sara & Rob look at alternatives to dice, as well as when and why you would use them. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_c...
System Spotlight : Shadowrun
September 10, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBArguably the best-known Cyberpunk TTRPG, Shadowrun melds dystopian future with fantasy and magic! The PCs are the eponymous “shadowrunners,” criminals for hire in a bizarre world of futuristic tech, evil corporations, and otherworldly magic. In another of our System Spotlights, Sara & Rob discuss this dystopian classic! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the s...
Adapting an Existing IP to Tabletop
September 03, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBDo your players want to delve into the mines of Moria for secret treasure? Or have you always wanted to tell a story of Ice and Fire? Or perhaps be a second string unit for SHIELD? Sara and Rob this week will review the in’s and out’s adapting an existing IP to a tabletop RPG. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.pat...
Hard vs Soft Storytelling
August 27, 2020 00:17 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBStories often take us to fantastic worlds unlike our own. From space travel to magic, we often include elements that are beyond our own reality. But, how much should we focus on HOW these things work? Do we meticulously detail the science and physics behind them, or do we simply accept that they work, and move on? This is the difference between “Hard” and “Soft” storytelling, which Sara & Rob explore this week! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/stor...
Introducing New Game Systems
August 20, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBMost gaming groups gather around one or two familiar games. It’s not uncommon to hear people refer to their “D&D group.” But what if you want to change things up? How do you bring a new, unfamiliar game system to the table? This week, Rob & Sara discuss the best ways to introduce new games to your established group. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show ...
System Spotlight : Adventure! Tales of the Æon Society
August 13, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 27.5 MBDo you crave action? Do you crave adventure? Then we have the game just for you! This week, Sara & Rob spotlight Adventure! Tales of the Æon Society, by White Wolf Games. Part of the “Æonverse,” Adventure! is a game of pulp action storytelling set in the 1920s! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Storyte...
Death of a Character
August 06, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBValar Morghulis! TTRPGs typically center around the player characters engaging in dangerous adventures against deadly foes, delving into dungeons riddled with sadistic traps! But what happens if the character actually dies? This week, Sara & Rob discuss the implications of character deaths. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : h...
Tabletop Etiquette 2
July 30, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBSometimes, finding enough players to start a game is tough. Maybe you have a single friend who wants to give TTRPGs a try. Maybe you’ve got a plot that has a “main character,” and want to tell that story of a single individual’s journey. Sara & Rob discuss the pros, cons, fortes, and foibles of running games for one person. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support ...
Gaming for One
July 23, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBSometimes, finding enough players to start a game is tough. Maybe you have a single friend who wants to give TTRPGs a try. Maybe you’ve got a plot that has a “main character,” and want to tell that story of a single individual’s journey. Sara & Rob discuss the pros, cons, fortes, and foibles of running games for one person. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support t...
Writing Endings
July 16, 2020 00:13 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBThere’s plenty of talk about how to successfully start and run a tabletop RPG - and there should be! But what about ENDING one? Whether it’s the ending of a single session, or wrapping up your big campaign, Sara and Rob discuss how to wrap up your game in a way that’s dramatic and makes sense. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon ...
System Spotlight: World of Darkness
July 09, 2020 00:31 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBWhite Wolf’s “World of Darkness” shattered the face of gaming forever when it began in 1991 with Vampire : The Masquerade. This week, Sara & Rob discuss this historic system, the MANY games that comprise it, and what makes it special in a new System Spotlight. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/Storytel...
Micromanagement
July 02, 2020 00:05 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBEncumbrance. Food. Water. Supplies. 50 feet of rope. Chalk. A tin pot. A tankard. 3 candles. Ink and Pen. 10 sheets of parchment. 20 arrows… are all these things REALLY necessary to keep track of? This week, Sara & Rob delve into the pros and cons of micromanagement in TTRPGs. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.pat...
Worlds of Potential – REVISIT
June 25, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBA Year ago...Rob and Sara discuss the fundamentals of creating a story for tabletop roleplay, and how the game system you choose influences how that story will be told. In this show they revisit their first show and discuss how much has changed in a year. Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerCo...
Personal Plots
June 18, 2020 00:11 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBPlots in RPG can be all encompassing, but leave the characters to feel like they are on a ride. For this show, Sara and Rob dive into the delicate weave of crafting personal plots and stories that follow one character's journey We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) Support the show by joi...
System Spotlights: FATE
June 11, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBIn another installment of our System Spotlights, Sara & Rob take a good look at Evil Hat’s FATE Core system! FATE is a heavily narrative, low-numbers system that’s setting agnostic, and great for telling all sorts of stories! Find them at evilhat.com We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storyteller-conclave. Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) ...
Encouraging Player/Character Interaction
June 04, 2020 00:04 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTabletop Roleplaying Games are interactive stories we can tell with our friends. But what if your players aren’t interacting - with the story, or with each other? This week, Sara and Rob examine different reasons why players may not engage with your game, and now to encourage them to do so, both as players and as characters. We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server! Listen to us live, every Wednesday night at 7pm EST, at http://www.mixlr.com/storytel...
Min-Maxing, when is the right and wrong time
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBThe term “min-maxing” in games means to minimize flaws while maximizing power. On one hand, it can be fun to master a game to wring every ounce of benefit from it, but on the other hand, it may lead to some headaches for players and storytellers alike. This week, Sara & Rob delve into the pros and cons of Min-Maxing! Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to...
Stereotypes, Class, Reputation: handling the details of racism, classism, and appearances
May 21, 2020 00:14 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBTabletop RPGs allow us to create elaborate worlds from our imaginations, and tell beautiful stories with our friends. Sometimes, however, our worlds and stories lean on lazy stereotypes that can be boring at best, and hurtful at worst. Tonight, Sara & Rob discuss racism and classism in RPGs. Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have bee...
Law and Order in fantasy: where is the law when you need it?
May 14, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBWhen bandits, thieves, and other nerdowells are near, where is the law? Should heroes be accountable to the laws of the land? This week Sara and Rob search the RPG universe to find where the law fits in and how order and justice can and should occur.
System Highlight: Palladium
May 07, 2020 00:06 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBPalladium Books, founded in 1981, is best known for their flagship game, Rifts. They also produced many other iconic source books, such as TMNT, Heroes Unlimited, and RoboTech. Tonight, Rob & Sara discuss this complex but flexible system in our newest System Spotlight : Palladium!
Anniversary Episode
April 30, 2020 00:38 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBSara and Rob have had a year of shows branching topics, genres, and systems. Tonight they put it aside to take questions and enjoy some questions from listeners. Also, for those who were present, some giveaways! Listen in as Sara and Rob celebrate their first year of Storyteller Conclave!
Making RPG’s Accessable
April 23, 2020 00:10 - 1 hour - 27.8 MBMany gamers today have tons of books, dice, mats, minis, music files, apps and sites they utilize. But what happens when some of this is inaccessible to your players? This week, thanks to a contributor, Sara and Rob dive into how to assist, adapt and play in a world with players and characters with disabilities. Links: The Mary Sue: The Surprising Ways Blind Players Have Made Games Like Dungeons & Dragons Accessible Fate Accessibility Toolkit • Prototype Edition