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A TTRPG Podcast discussing rules and play discussion and ideas, from D&D to indie systems! Sit down, grab a brew, and listen to us talk about these games and concepts we love, and love to hate. Check out our social medias to support us, or spread the word, as that’s really the best way to help us! Thank you so much for listening! Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetavernkeep.bsky.social Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/thetavernkeepsguide?source=share Patreon: https://patreon.com/thetavernkeepsguide Podcast art by Hermit’s Media: https://www.artstation.com/northernhermit
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Jan 25, 2025
Jan 25, 2025
49 min
We talk a lot of big game, but what about small game, or solo game? What can someone play if they have no one to play with?
In this episode, we discuss ways to play TTRPG's that you can do if you don't have a group. These might be the solution to your chronic scheduling issues!
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Dec 28, 2024
Dec 28, 2024
27 min
I seem to forgotten something important. I also seem to have forgotten something not important. I also seem to have forgotten a lot of things. In summary, I have amnesia.
In this Minisode, we're playing Castle of Memories, a solo-ttrpg about recovering your memories and risking going further to get more tools and items. It's a bit crunchier than previous minisodes, and long enough to possibly be the start of a larger series. If you liked it, check it out on itch.io.
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Additional Music is "A Moment's Reflection" by audionautix.com
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Dec 14, 2024
Dec 14, 2024
47 min
We've been on a long and terrible journey, but hey, we got a trinket! We even got lore! That's what sidequests are good for!
We discuss sidequests in this episode, give three categories with 2 subcategories, and discuss why you should use sidequests in your game!
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Oct 19, 2024
Oct 19, 2024
57 min
Well, it's that time again. Join me in the empty tavern, and enjoy a tale. It's time for another Minisode. The Tavernkeep's Minisodes: They're Not Mini! This time, we are playing A Fool's Errand
I am a jester in King Lyric's court. It is my job to advise the king and re-frame petitioner's causes to warn the king of the conspiracy against him. It is a thankless job, and a fruitless task.
Additional Music "Ask Rufus" by audionautix.com
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Oct 5, 2024
Oct 5, 2024
40 min
If you have ever played a TTRPG, or partook in a campaign, you likely have a few stories on times you really got into it. Those moments are vital and important to the TTRPG experience.
In this episode, we discuss advice and tips on how to make it more likely that your sessions are remembered. We can't guarantee that they WILL be memorable, as that isn't up to you, but this tips should help you make better sessions, more interesting sessions, and hopefully the kind of sessions you WANT to remember.
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Sep 21, 2024
Sep 21, 2024
31 min
So, the cool new thing is out! It's finally here! So, how does the Tavernkeep and the Bartender feel about it? Well, instead of just talking about it, we're here to review the past and present!
Join us as we discuss the differences between the initial announcement of this new thing, known as OneD&D at the time, and the current version, known as the 2024 Version of D&D 5e!
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Sep 7, 2024
Sep 7, 2024
34 min
Congratulation, listening to this episode means you have enough XP to level up! First, progress in your class 1 stage, then level up 2 skill dice, then select a new ability from your class's list.
In this new episode, we discuss progression in TTRPG's, and the three main forms of progression. We discuss the pros and cons, and give examples of each of these.
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Aug 24, 2024
Aug 24, 2024
35 min
A cloaked figure approaches you, bearing a dusty tome as they do so. Once they reach you, they open up their tome, and speak, in a melodic tone, "Hello and welcome to the Golden Wheel Tavern!"
In this new episode, we discuss NPC's and how to make them interesting. We share our tips and tricks on making characters your party will actually want to know about.
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Aug 10, 2024
Aug 10, 2024
41 min
The Bartender is unavailable today, so we're going on an adventure! Join me on The Tavernkeep's Travels, as we wander through a terrible land.
Having just emerged from his Shelter, Johnathan Stanton faces a terrible world around him. He now tries to survive in a world more dangerous than ever. Unfortunately, the wasteland he finds himself in seems to be intent on making sure he fails.
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Additional Music "Tempting Fate" by audionautix.com
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Jul 27, 2024
Jul 27, 2024
52 min
House rules are a staple of the TTRPG genre. While the rules are useful and are what makes a system, changing the rules to better fit what your group wants or needs is integral to the true TTRPG experience.
In this episode, we review houserules from reddit, possibly providing rules alternatives, and new ideas, These are, of course, just our opinions.
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