Tales From the Hydian Way

Jun 12 2022 150 ep. 42 mins 798

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A podcast about making better stories and adventures in the Star Wars universe and how to GM better

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301- The Impossible Tale

Jun 12 2022 60 mins

I’m calling this episode impossible because I never expected it to come out. Here I talk with Adam of Force Majeure and Leslie of Heroes/Tales about kickstarters and what gets us to look at other table top RPGs. Things discussed in this episode: * Rowan, Rook and Deckard* Honey Heist* Die RPG* Goat Crashers* Adventure Skeletons* Not Another Tavern* Dice for brains*

300 – The Tales Tale

May 31 2020 50 mins

We look back at what has happened in the last 300 episodes and some of the lessons we’ve learned, what is happening on The Hydian Way, and where our hearts will take us. Things discussed in this episode * Xphile* Brian Casey* Spider Robinson* Challahan’s Crosstime Saloon* Sink the Bismark* Thisspasian You can find us on TwitterShow updates are @TheHydianWa

299 – The Mindset Tale

May 24 2020 62 mins

We had two Heroes and two denizen the Force Majeure podcast on to talk about what they put into developing characters for a short and long time, including how far ahead they make it, as well as what extra thoughts that are beyond mechanical go into a character. Things we talked about on this episode: * Sam Witwer* Steve Blum* Dee Bradley Baker* Jim Cummings* James Arnold

298 – The Rise of the Republic Tale

May 17 2020 54 mins

We have Kristine and Adam on to talk about the fun to be had with Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic. We go in depth on the new careers and how they can mold your campaigns in new and fun ways. Things discussed in this episode: * A New Dawn* Ahsoka* Queens Shadow* Queens Peril* Master and Apprentice* Lost Stars* Bloodline You can find us on TwitterSh

297 – The Revenge of the Sith Tale

May 10 2020 55 mins

With three others Ben dives into the end of the prequel trilogy and comes up with several ideas and complications for campaigns and settings in some very novel ways. Things discussed in this episode: * Darth Maul* Hope Punk* 1313* Star Wars: Infinities* Ahsoka* Crokinole* A New Dawn You can find us on TwitterShow updates are @TheHydianWayBen is @DeuteriumIceHelp us ou

296 – The Heroic Build Tail

May 03 2020 44 mins

Brandon and Wren come to talk about how their characters were built and grew over the season 2 of the Heroes of the Hydian Way, from taking a universal specialization to start with, to getting almost all 25 talents in the doctor specialization. You can find us on TwitterShow updates are @TheHydianWayBen is @DeuteriumIceHelp us out financially for the show on Patreon or KO-F

295 – The Attack of the Clones Tale

Apr 26 2020 48 mins

With a band of merry co-hosts we look at the middle movie of the prequel trilogy, the highs, the lows, the car theft. We have fun and come up with some interesting ideas for our own tables Things talked about in this episode: * Poetry of the skywalker series* Coruscant Knights* Fifth Element* Sandbaggers* Queen and Country* Starship Troopers* Full Metal Jacket* Philip Ma

294 – The New Wren Tale

Apr 19 2020 42 mins

Wren joins us to talk about their introduction to the Narrative Dice system, as well as their experiences in joining a podcast. How the dice shapes their outlook and how to choose a character that fits their narrative style. Things talked about in this episode: * Make_Believe_RP* Starfinder* Call of Cthulhu* Dungeon World* Burning Wheel* Mouse Guard* Kaverns and Kryat Dr

293 – The 30 Years In Between Tale

Apr 12 2020 47 mins

Between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens there is a new galaxy for our adventures, we have Kristine on to talk about this era and man of the plot hooks that jump to mind when talking about the shift in the Galaxy Far Far Away. Things discussed in this episode * Bloodline* Phasma* Aftermath* Battlefront 2 – Operation Cinder* AT-TE* Mr Bones* R0-GR* Legends o

292 – The Perspective Change Tale

Apr 05 2020 45 mins

We have Kristine on to talk about several of the outlooks that change when moving to a Force and Destiny game in Star Wars RPG, and how that perspective shift colors everything else in the players galaxy. Things talked about in this episode: * Obsidian Entertainment* Arrowverse* Legends of Tomorrow* Glass Dagger* Jewel of Yavin* Omen’s Call You can find us on Tw