Kick The Dog | A Guide To Dastardly Villains

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Running Off The Rails

Raymond O'Connor and Ariel Rascoe

102 episodes

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Ray and Ariel equip new and experienced tabletop RPG players with actionable tips and tricks to bring their game to the next level. We have been playing Dungeons and Dragons for years now and truly believe that tabletop RPGs offer a unique life experience that everyone should enjoy. Find out how you can adapt your game to your players and ensure a successful adventure at your table.

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Kick The Dog | A Guide To Dastardly Villains

Running Off The Rails

55 minutes 51 seconds

1 year ago

Kick The Dog | A Guide To Dastardly Villains

Ray and Ariel discuss how to make a villain that your characters will care about—specifically care about killing them ASAP. This episode covers a classic screenwriting technique called "Kick the Dog" which establishes the bad guy by having them hurt a helpless character in the world.

Ray and Ariel review two great examples of Dog Kicking from the new One Piece series and the Disney Classic, The Emperor's new groove. Both masterclasses in establishing characters you want to punch right in the jaw.

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