Mastering The RPG

Mar 07 2025 53 ep. 59 mins 18
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Let’s talk about tabletop RPGs. Not just D&D but anything that comes to mind to help move the hobby forward. Want to hear about maximizing your Gamemaster (GM) game..Let’s do it! Need some ideas for character design or your role-playing foo...why not! Maybe we get a little animated about topics and things that get us excited but that’s part of the fun! We will cover many general topics with examples from Dungeon and Dragons, Savage Worlds, and many other games.

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Sandbox vs. Narrative RPG Campaigns or We Go Thataway (Season 4; Ep 12)

Mar 07 2025 67 mins  
Eric, Chris, and Carl chat about the differences and challenges of running Sandbox worlds vs. a Narrative campaign in tabletop RPG games. 00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Email 08:50 - Cool Stuff Found - https://gladdendesign.com 14:55 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!

Sourcing the Table or What Madness Have I Wrought? (Season 4; Ep 11)

Jan 27 2025 59 mins  
Eric leads Chris and Carl through a discussion on creating lore and world building leveraging ideas from the players. This idea of “Sourcing the Table” can lead to player buy-in and exciting adventures. 00:00 - Introduction 03:04 - Email 14:55 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!

Holiday Episode with Gift ideas for Your Favorite RPG Gamers (Season 4; Ep 10)

Dec 13 2024 54 mins  
The crew talks about things that make great gifts for the RPG gamers or wish others would give them! Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions! Some of the items discussed: Unique Dice: Cardyhedron Books: D&D Art & Arcana Ben Riggs' Slaying The Dragon Monsters Know What They’re Doing Sly Flourish - R

Running Bases in RPGs or Did I Leave the Hellforge On? (Season 4; Ep 9)

Nov 21 2024 51 mins  
The crew talks about running bases, strongholds, and other places that the players can call their own! 00:00 - Introduction 05:00 - EMail 05:50 - Cool Stuff 08:45 - Main Topic Contact us at [email protected] or visit and support at masteringtherpg.com

Gamehole Con Wrap-Up of I Miss My New Friends Already! (Season 4; Episode 8)

Nov 06 2024 53 mins  
The crew does a creature corner this week along with a recap of Carl and Chris's time at Gamehole Con. 00:00 - Introduction 03:05 - Creature Corner - Hive Mind 19:15 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!

Casual Conversation: GMing a RPG Convention Game or May I See Your Tickets Please (Season 4; Ep 7)

Oct 15 2024 63 mins  
The crew has a casual conversation about running and Game Mastering games at a RPG convention. Discussion runs the gamut from why do it to best practices. 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Email 11:00 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!

SPECIAL Savage Worlds Email From Listener Episode and Tabletop Tango Crossover (Season 4; Ep 6)

Oct 02 2024 37 mins  
Eric, Carl, and Chris answer a listener's list of interesting questions on Savage Worlds. The crew also answered the questions over on the Tabletop Tango (www.tabletoptango.com) YouTube channel so this episode has a slightly different format. If you have a question or want some advice on particular topic, send a note [email protected] Visit us and support at https://m

Running Factions in RPGs or Don't You Know Who I Work For (Season 4, Ep5)

Sep 18 2024 62 mins  
Eric, Carl, and Chris talk about making interesting and engaging factions in tabletop RPGs. They talk about everything about how to create them to how they would work in your game. 00:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Email 08:14 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!

Creating Engaging Non-Combat RPG Encounters or Don't be a Murder Hobo (Season 4; Ep 4)

Sep 04 2024 66 mins  
Chris and Carl talk about creating encounters for your tabletop RPG that are interesting and compelling but are not combat related. They talk about everything from puzzles to traps to social interactions. 00:00 - Introduction 03:55 - Cool Stuff Found https://www.edge-studio.net/?l=en https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/slyflourish/the-city-of-arches-a-high-fantasy-5e-rpg-city-s

Villains 2: Crafting Engaging RPG Villains or I’m Just Drawn That Way (Season 4; Ep 3)

Aug 14 2024 63 mins  
Chris, Eric, and Carl talk about how to create villains that have interesting backstories, motivations, and mechanical ideas. 00:00 - Introduction 05:10 - Email/Cool Stuff - https://weberdesigngroup.com/ 10:35 - Main Topic Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail [email protected] for comments and questions!