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Corporate Games

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - April 25, 2024 02:00 - 39 minutes
In today's episode we discuss running corporate games.  What is a corporate game?  What do you need to avoid when running this type of game?  How should I structure the game?  How do I make the most of the time?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode...

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Let's Make A One Shot: Axe Marks The Spot

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - April 12, 2024 03:00 - 52 minutes
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Axe Marks The Spot.  We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off.  Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk abou...

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Making Your Mooks More Human

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - March 29, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes
In today's episode we discuss making mooks more human.  What are mooks?  How can we improve them?  How does this make for memorable encounters?  How much should I add to my mooks to improve them?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an e...

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Playing The Good Guys

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - March 21, 2024 20:00 - 45 minutes
In today's episode we discuss playing the good guys.  What is a good guy?  How do we play this character?  Doesn't it limit my players?  How can adding constraints to character morality improve fun and engagement?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episo...

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Making Your Story Fit Your Setting

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - March 15, 2024 20:00 - 47 minutes
In today's episode we discuss making story fit your setting.  Does any story work for any setting?  How do you bend story to fit into different settings?  What are things that we need to consider when fitting story into settings?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more ...

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Let's Make A One Shot: Carnival Of Mirrors

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - February 29, 2024 22:00 - 53 minutes
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Carnival Of Mirrors.  We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off.  Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk abo...

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48. Today With Unprovoked Murder

Today in Adventuring - February 17, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Apparently walking through the woods is considered "evil", its time to embrace the rot, and Leland goes to the rodeo, that is what's happening TODAY IN ADVENTURING!

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Adding Minigames

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - February 16, 2024 20:00 - 36 minutes
In today's episode we discuss adding minigames to your game.  What are some examples of minigames?  How do I make minigames feel good?  Does it take away from playing a Table Top RPG?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for fee...

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Tools For Building A World

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - February 08, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour
In today's episode we discuss different tools for building a world.  What are some tools available online?  What are some techniques I can use to build a world?  What if I don't know where to begin?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us a...

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47.Today Entering the Triangle

Today in Adventuring - February 03, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
The hardest puzzles in DnD, first tattoo (and second) from his idles, and the last conversation, that's what is happening TODAY IN ADVENTURING!

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78: Halfdragon, Arcane Cannons, and Sieges

Sweet Tea and DND - February 01, 2024 04:28 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Happy 2024! We're back and ready for more monsters. In this episode we discuss the halfdragon, not to be confused with dragonborns, arcane cannons, and sieges. Monster: Halfdragon, MM 180 Magic Item: Arcane Canon, EGtW 265 Clariel by Garth Nix Social Media: Website Instagram Edited and P...

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46. Today With The Three Doors

Today in Adventuring - January 27, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Simple puzzles, complex solutions, and a very angry Paladin, that is what is happening, TODAY IN ADVENTURING!

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Nostalgia In Games

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - January 25, 2024 21:00 - 42 minutes
In today's episode we discuss nostalgia in games.  Why do we use nostalgia in games?  How can this be a helpful thing?  What makes it such a powerful tool?  What are the problems with using nostalgia in games?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. ...

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Cinematics And Autopilot

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - January 18, 2024 21:00 - 33 minutes
In today's episode we discuss using cinematics and autopilot.  How do I use cinematics?  Is there a right time to use autopilot?  How much is too much?  What are the downsides to using these storytelling techniques?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's epi...

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Streamlining Games

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - January 04, 2024 20:00 - 54 minutes
In today's episode we discuss streamlining games.  How do different games streamline their systems?  What can be learned form looking at other games?  Do all streamlining ideas mesh?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feed...

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77: Frost Salamander, Gift of Presents, and the Best/Worst Magical Item You Have Ever Received

Sweet Tea and DND - December 27, 2023 04:17 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
The final episode of the season, and it is holiday/winter themed! Enjoy the Frost Salamander, the never end gifts of presents, and a quick discussion of some of the best and worst magic items we have received. Monster: Frost Salamander, MToF 223 Magic Item: Gift of Presents A discussion on th...

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76: Frost Worm, Pipe of Smoke Monsters, and Time Loops

Sweet Tea and DND - December 19, 2023 03:32 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
This worm lives in a series of tubes and eat party members for fun. The pipe can create tiny little monsters, and your campaign definitely needs a time loop mechanic! Monster: Frost Worms, EGtWM 289 Magic Item: Pipe of Smoke Monsters, XGtE pg 138 Mother of Learning by Domagoj Kurmaic Social ...

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Let's Make A One Shot: Bard To The Bone

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - December 14, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Bard To The Bone.  We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off.  Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools we talk about....

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GM Note Taking

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - December 08, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes
In today's episode Josh talks about taking notes as a GM.  Why should you take notes as a GM?  What are the benefits of note taking?  How does it help you tell better stories? Josh answers all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at...

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How Real Is Too Real

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - November 30, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes
In today's episode we discuss how real is too real in your game.  How much gritty realism should I add to my game?  When should I lean away from the realism?  When should I embrace it?  Do I need realism at all?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode...

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Weirdos Wanted - (AKA) Where have we been?

Roll For It - a D&D Podcast - November 20, 2023 20:07 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
Just an update from your friendly neighborhood dungeon master / game-maker. We miss you! https://www.weirdoswanted.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Let's Make A One Shot: Assassination At The Opera

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - November 16, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes
In today's episode we do our first in a series of Let's Make A One Shot.  The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Assassination At The Opera.  We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off.  Enjoy this episode as we make a one shot using the tools...

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Running Your First Game

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - November 09, 2023 18:00 - 32 minutes
In today's episode we discuss running your first game.  How do I get started GMing my first game?  What do I need to know in order to run a game?  What resources are out there?  Do I have to do all this prep that you guys talk about?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and m...

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Hiatus and Updates for 2023

Blank Scenario - November 06, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes
Blank Scenario will be going on haitus for the rest of the year, but we still want to hear from you! Let us know what your favorite episodes are, and what you want to hear us add to the blank creation line up.  Follow us on all your social media! Facebook/Instagram: @PotatoCandyNetwork Ema...

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Giving Your Players Life

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - November 02, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes
In today's episode we discuss giving your players life.  How do I guide my players to make good backstories?  How much detail do they need?  How do I use these stories in my storytelling?  What should you avoid when adding details to a character?  We give you our thoughts and answer all these qu...

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75: Spooktacular Monsters and Social Ranking with NPCs

Sweet Tea and DND - November 01, 2023 02:22 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratings
Carionettes, Mimics, and Werejackals. It's a Halloween Special! Monster: Myconids, MM 230 Magic Item: Staff of the Woodlands, DMG 204 Social Media: Website Instagram Twitter Edited and Produced by Zach W. Logo designed by Graphite the Dragon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

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Blank Monster - 'Z/Misc's

Blank Scenario - October 30, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes
The last episode covering the fifth edition Monster Manual is here, and it covers quite a well known creature. But there is a lot more to Zombies than you may expect, so don't jump to any conclusions on how to use them. Marie also has a few little creatures to throw in for some ideas from the Mi...

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45. Today With Leland

Today in Adventuring - October 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Another new party member, or the same party member as before, or something in between?!! That's what's happening, TODAY IN ADVENTURING!

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Promo 2023-2024

Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast - October 27, 2023 12:00 - 50 seconds
The promo for the podcast for end of year 2023 - 2024

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Blank Monster - 'X/Y's

Blank Scenario - October 23, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes
We have two strange monster to cover this episode, both with noncombat options as well. Marie finally gets to talk about the Xorn, and we go over a few of the Yugoloths as well.  Follow us on all your social media! Facebook/Instagram: @PotatoCandyNetwork Email: [email protected]...