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A TTRPG Podcast discussing rules and play discussion and ideas, from D&D to indie systems! 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! Podcast art by Hermit’s Media: https://www.artstation.com/northernhermit
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Saturday Oct 21, 2023
Saturday Oct 21, 2023
What do you like, in a DM?
We all have preferred style, for both DM'ing and playing. We discuss a few axes along which DM's and can vary, our personal styles, and what we prefer as players!
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Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
When the Bartender's away, the Tavernkeep will play!
On this episode of The Tavernkeep's Guide, we discuss rules, the easily forgotten, the often homebrewed, and the obscure. These are great tools for players and DM's, and have a lot of potential!
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Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Saturday Sep 09, 2023
Trials and troubles, falls from grace and failures, growth and redemption, all this and more, and guest adventurers!
On this episode of The Tavernkeep's Guide, we discuss character arcs, what players want from them, what characters want from them, and how to utilize them as a DM!
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Saturday Aug 26, 2023
Saturday Aug 26, 2023
All aboard the Kalimari Express!
We're here to discuss sandboxes, railroads, sandboxes to railroads, railroads to sandboxes, and railroads through sandboxes! It's everything you need to know, minus anything that isn't in this episode! Hop aboard and enjoy the ride!
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Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
You all meet in a tavern! ... What do you mean you've heard that before?
You know what, we're going to discuss opening scenes in today's episode!
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Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Do you want to drive a car as a halfling? Do you want to cast magic on your work boss, not the BBEG kind? Well, you should probably go play a system built for that.
If you don't want to learn a new system though, or your group is hesitant to switch, we're here for you, discussing the different types of modern D&D settings and how to make them work for you!
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Saturday Jul 15, 2023
Saturday Jul 15, 2023
Do you, as a DM struggle with setting DC's for your charismatic bard? Are you unsure how a PC should react to the players' requests? We're here to discuss the rules and our own ways of running NPC and PC interactions!
Rules of NPC interaction are rarely discussed, but here we are! We also discuss PC on PC checks, and NPC on PC checks as well, in our usual roundabout fashion!
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Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Are you a DM looking for a way to traumatize your players and their characters? Here you go!
In this episode, we discuss "backstory knives" and other tools for weaving your characters into the world and keeping your players enthralled. We also discuss why players should offer up backstory to the DM, allowing the DM to make a more interesting story for them.
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Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Saturday Jun 17, 2023
Is your party lacking something? Can't quite handle the monsters like you used to? You might be suffering from PD, party disfunction. If you suffer, from PD, ask your DM if a DMPC or sidekick is right for you!
We discuss our DMPC's, sidekicks, the difference between them, how to apply them in your TTRPG's, and their purpose.
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Saturday Jun 03, 2023