You need a GM for a tabletop roleplaying game... right? Wrong! Some wonderful games exist without a game master. Join Jordan of Goosepoop games and I as we chat all about GMless games from how to play them to how to design them!
If you want to hear more of Jordan's insights you should check his website here: https://goosepoopgames.square.site/
Happy gaming & much love-Mat
~ Affiliate Links & Support ~
early episodes and other perks: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284
Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat
Bluesky: @role_play_chat
Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat
Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp
Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com
Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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Other stuff we talked about:
- Microscope - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/91183/microscope?keyword=microscope&affiliate_id=3513284
- Quiet Year - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/110152/the-quiet-year?affiliate_id=3513284
- Goblin Quest - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/147492/goblin-quest?affiliate_id=3513284
- Alice is Missing - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/321387/alice-is-missing-a-silent-roleplaying-game?affiliate_id=3513284
- Yazeba's Bed & Breakfast - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479604/yazeba-s-bed-breakfast?affiliate_id=3513284
- Fiasco - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/335287/fiasco?affiliate_id=3513284
- Ironsworn - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/238369/ironsworn?affiliate_id=3513284
- Warped FM - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goosepoopgames/warped-fm
NPCs are the lifeblood of any setting. These denizens shape the world your players experience. Sometimes we make them up on the spot, other times we give them complex motivations and roles to play in the intrigue of our campaigns. Join me and Kurt from Sidekicks and Sidequests as we chat about NPC creation, roleplay and go over some internet strategies for making NPCs more engaging at your table. If you want to hear more of Kurt's insights you should check his website here: https://sidekicksandsidequests.com/ Happy gaming & much love -Mat ~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other stuff we talked about: Nothing I can think of! Let me know if I've forgotten anything!
Puzzles can be hit or miss - join me and Ryan Imel DM as we chat about strategy to make the most out of puzzles in your game. If you want to hear more of Ryan's insights you should check his webiste here: https://ryanimeldm.com/ or his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanimeldm This week's indie showcase game was Unclassified! and Delivered! You can buy them here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/474371/classified-a-solo-journaling-rpg
Happy gaming & much love -Mat ~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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Other stuff we talked about:
Nothing I can think of! Let me know if I've forgotten anything!
Everyone loves a good scare! Join me and Gnome Anne in this Halloween special where we chat about everything horror in tabletop roleplaying. If you want to hear more of Anne's insights you should check their content here: https://linktr.ee/annethegnome or what their content on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/@Gnome_Anne This week's indie showcase game was Plante Girl Game. You can buy it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/491879/plant-girl-game?affiliate_id=3513284
Happy gaming & much love -Mat ~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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Other stuff we talked about:
Call of Cthulhu : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/167631/call-of-cthulhu-investigator-handbook-7th-edition?affiliate_id=3513284
Under the Autumn Strangely: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/463011/under-the-autumn-strangely?affiliate_id=3513284
Kids on Bikes: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/231938/kids-on-bikes-core-rulebook?affiliate_id=3513284
Creating and using sounds, music and ambient noise in a game really can elevate the immersion and emotion, but finding the right track isn't always that easy. Join Aiden, AKA the Dungeon Maestro, and I as we cover everything you need to know about being music in tabletop gaming. Including: - The process of making music for TTRPGs, - The difference between music and ambient noise, - How to best utilize music in your game, and much more! If you want to hear more of Aiden you should check his content here: https://linktr.ee/dungeonmaestro or https://www.aidenchanmusic.com/ Happy gaming & much love -Mat ~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
Mega Dungeons scare me a little, so I've invited an expert to join me to talk all about them. Join Ryan from Red Quills and I as we chat all about mega dungeons: - How to build them, - Adding narrative and factions, - Running mega dungeons, and more! If you want to hear more of Ryan you should check his content here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzHGOQmyOUXwxB-iA0DFlTA If you would like to purchase the indie showcase Delver you can do so here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/454188/delver-dungeon-exploration-loot-violent-encounters-roleplaying?affiliate_id=3513284 Other things we talked about in today's episode include: Pirate Borg:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/441728/pirate-borg-core-book?affiliate_id=3513284 Pirate Borg Down Among The Dead Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/limithron/downamongthedead Happy gaming & much love -Mat ~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
I've never been too fond of the death save rules as written in DnD5e. Join me and Diana to chat about:
-Our experience using death saves,
-How other TTRPGs handle death rules,
-alterations to the rules you should consider to spice up death saves in you games, and more!
If you want to hear more of Diana you should check her content here: https://linktr.ee/dianaoftherose
If you would like to purchase the indie showcase Galatea you can do so here: https://mirror-lock.itch.io/galatea
Other things we talked about in today's episode include:
Dread TTRPG which you can buy here
Tales from the Loop TTRPG which you can buy here
Happy gaming & much love
-Mat
~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
Sexism has unfortunately been baked into the history of tabletop roleplaying games. Join Lyssa and Shardae (of the Slovenly Trulls podcast) as we discuss:
- How sexism has and continues to present itself in the source material of DnD & other TTRPGs
- How sexism might present itself at your table
- Tools and strategies you can implement in your gaming practice to tackle your unconscious bias.
If you want to hear more of Lyssa and Shardea's thoughts you should check out their show: https://www.slovenlytrulls.com/about-us
Happy gaming & much love
-Mat
~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode:
a good list of safety tools can be found here
I feel like lately there has been SO much TTRPG news. Join me and Lin of Rascal News to chat about:
- Why there seems to be more drama in the space,
- What it was like to break the news about the DnD OGL,
- How to stay informed about TTRPG news, and more
If you want to stay updated on all of Lin's work you can do so here: https://x.com/lincodega, https://www.rascal.news/
The Indie Showcase this week is: I want to save the world but I'm just a level 1 skeleton. Buy it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/473404/i-want-to-save-the-world-but-i-m-just-a-level-1-skeleton?affiliate_id=3513284
Happy gaming & much love
-Mat
~ Affiliate Links & Support ~ Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram & Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode:
Nothing I can think of, if I've forgotten something let me know and I will add it.
What makes a good story? Let's talk about narrative in writing and in
pen and paper games. Join Jaleigh, a fantasy writer with a dozen D&D
books to her name, and I as we chat about storytelling. We cover:
- The elements that Jaleigh considers critical to storytelling,
- Her new book and it's inspiration,
- Advice and tools for better narratives, and more.
Indie Showcase: A Tomb of Twins
Buy it here: https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/442656/A-Tomb-of-Twins&affiliate_id=3513284
If you want to stay updated on all of Jaleigh's work you can do so here:
https://www.jaleighjohnson.com/index.html
Happy gaming & much love
Mat
Affiliate Links & Support:
Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/
DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284
Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/)
Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat
X: @role_play_chat
Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat
Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp
Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com
Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat)
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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Other things we talked in this episode:
Nothing I can think of, if I've forgotten something let me know and I will add it.
Let's learn about why you should use VTTs when playing D&D or other TTRPGs. I've never really been sold on them to be honest, but my chat with Jonny has tilted me in their favour. Join us as we discuss:
- The benefits of VTTs
- The kinds of playstyle VTTS encourage
- Some Roll20 features you need to know
Indie Showcase: Bug Dish by the One True Ryan Khan
Buy it here: https://the-one-true-ryan-khan.itch.io/bugdish
If you want to stay updated on all of Jonny's work, you can do so here: https://linktr.ee/talkingxp
Happy gaming & much love Mat -————— Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode:
Tom Cartos' free & paid maps: https://www.patreon.com/posts/54516413
Domile's Wounderous Works free & paid battlemaps: https://www.patreon.com/dww
Let's learn about Ten Candles from it's creator: Stephen Dewey. Join us as we discuss this atmospheric and tragic horror game. We talk about: - the system and Stephen's inspiration for it, - some of game mechanics, - What you'll need to play, and more!
Resource Review: The field guide to Floral Dragons.
Back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hitpointpress/the-field-guide-to-floral-dragons?ref=akxjrx
If you want to stay updated on all of Stephen's work, you can do so here:
https://www.patreon.com/stephendewey
http://twitter.com/shiftyginger
https://www.twitch.tv/stephendewey
https://www.youtube.com/shiftyginger
Happy gaming & much love Mat -————— Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: https://linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode:
Lines and Veils checklist: https://www.reddit.com/r/DungeonsAndDragons/comments/tfxc30/this_is_the_rpg_consent_checklist_i_get_my/
city builder resource: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/287509/Town-and-City-Builder?affiliate_id=1913007
Let's talk about Player Driven Worldbuilding! Join Rio from The Tabletopped podcast as we chat about: - Letting other people run our settings, - Using one-shots for inspiration, - Canon vs non-canonical input, and more!
I encourage you to check out the Rio here: https://www.instagram.com/korrenor/
Happy gaming & much love Mat -————— Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode: Nothing that I can think of, but let me know if I've forgotten something!
Let's talk about GM Mistakes! Join Willow from The RPG Goblin as we chat about: - Our personal GMing mistakes, - How to grow as a GM thanks to mistakes, - Player mistakes, and more!
I encourage you to check out the RPG Goblin here:https://therpggoblin.buzzsprout.com/ Happy gaming & much love Mat -————— Affiliate Links & Support: Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat My Terrain Etsy Shop:https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/) Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT ————— Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players. ————— Where to find me, Mat, on socials? Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat X: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat -————— Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard. -————— Other things we talked in this episode: Nothing that I can think of, but let me know if I've forgotten something!
Just a short announcement
Much love and Happy New Year.
-Mat
Want to improve your roleplay? Getting into character and into strong emotions can be tricky. Join Adam Slemon, of the Dungeon Run amoung many other things as we talk about some advanced roleplay advice. We dissect: How to act out big and heavy emotions (like love and anger), how best to manage spotlight between members of the table, how to practice character voices and much much more!
I encourage you to check out Adam (@urjester on instagram) and his website here: https://www.adamslemon.com/
Happy gaming & much love
Mat
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Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop: https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat 1985 Games: https://1985games.com/role_play_chat OR use the code ROLE_PLAY_CHAT at checkout. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
Adventure Dice: Use code roleplaychat for 10% off (http://www.adventuredice.ca/)
Tabletop Giant: tabletopgiant.ca/ROLE_PLAY_CHAT
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat Twitter: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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Nothing that I can think of, but let me know if I've forgotten something!
Want to learn a new tabletop system? Let's give Cypher a try! This week I'm joined by Sean K. Reynolds of Monte Cook Games, one of the creators and designers of the Cypher System. We dissect: What Cypher is, how the core mechanics work and some of the story being the design choices.
I encourage you to check out Sean (@seankreynolds) on socials and his patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/seankreynolds/about.
You can also stay up to date and join the Cypher discord community here: https://discord.com/invite/TZwJxXg
Or check out resources (including the free rules preview) for the game here:
https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/
Happy gaming & much love Mat
-————— Affiliate Links & Support:
Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop: https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat 1985 Games: https://1985games.com/role_play_chat OR use the code ROLE_PLAY_CHAT at checkout. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat Twitter: @role_play_chat Instagram + Threads: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube (on Haitus): https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard.
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PROMO - Tabletop Town: https://www.tabletop.town/roleplaychat
In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Maria, aka HappyCapster, to talk about becoming a GM. We dissect:
-What systems think are best for new GMs
-How to pick your party of players,
-How to solicite and incorporate feedback, and more!
Check out Maria's content on socials: @HappyCapster or their publishing company: https://www.goblinsocietygames.com/
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Affiliate Links & Support:
Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop: https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat 1985 Games: https://1985games.com/role_play_chat OR use the code ROLE_PLAY_CHAT at checkout. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat Twitter: @role_play_chat Instagram: @role_play_chat Threads:@role_play_chat
Blue Sky: roleplaychat
Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube (on Haitus): https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard <3
In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Rachel from Rae'chel Does Wonders. We dissect:
-The benefits of using crafted terrain in your games,
-How to create make your own terrain,
-How to best use the terrain during your home games, and more!
You should also check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@raecheldoes or follow her on socials.
-Insta/Threads: @raecheldoes
Happy gaming & much love Mat
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Affiliate Links & Support:
Extended Episodes: https://www.patreon.com/RolePlayChat
My Terrain Etsy Shop: https://dungeonterraindepot.etsy.com/ DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat 1985 Games: https://1985games.com/role_play_chat OR use the code ROLE_PLAY_CHAT at checkout. Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/role_play_chat
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Role Play Chat is a biweekly podcast where Mat sits down with content creators from the table top roleplaying game community to take deep dives into #ttrpg related topics (for games such as #DungeonsandDragons, Fates, Warhammer or Call of Cthulhu). These informal discussions are filled with stories, advice, insights and hopefully will serve as inspiration for fellow Game Masters and Players.
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Where to find me, Mat, on socials?
Linktree: linktr.ee/role_play_chat Twitter: @role_play_chat Instagram: @role_play_chat Mastodon: @role_play_chat@dice.camp Email: contactroleplaychat@gmail.com Podcast: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean or wherever you find your podcasts! (https://anchor.fm/roleplaychat) Youtube (on Haitus): https://www.youtube.com/roleplaychat
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Music: The music from this episode was composed by Alex & Chase over at Pocket Bard, the best ttrpg music and sound companion app. Look it up in your app store! Thanks Pocket Bard <3
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nothing? (or let me know and I can make sure to link it up here for you!)