Experience Pointers

Running Games With Your Significant Other

Saving Throw — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:38:06 +0000

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Supporting Your Players

Saving Throw — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:26:54 +0000

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"Buy Clothe" featuring guest Jordan Pridgen

Saving Throw — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 14:44:34 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they generate ideas that you can use while running tabletop RPGs, and offer up some fun suggestions for you to bring to your games. Special guest for this episode is our good friend and fellow RPG player, Jordan Pridgen!

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Understood Live

Saving Throw — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they generate ideas that you can use while running tabletop RPGs, and offer up some fun suggestions for you to bring to your games.

Find Zach Heyde on Twitter and tell him how much you love the new music!

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See Brainy

Saving Throw — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they generate ideas that you can use while running tabletop RPGs, and offer up some fun suggestions for you to bring to your games.

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The Outside Perspective

Saving Throw — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:41:19 +0000

On this special episode, Meghan and Jordan talk to some family members about their perspective as outsiders in the RPG hobby.

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Happy Holidays from EXPP! (2018)

Saving Throw — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 12:54:20 +0000

We here at Experience Pointers wish you and yours good tidings and happy holidays! See you next year!

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More Two Word Adventure Hooks

Saving Throw — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they do another round of the Two Word Adventure Hook exercise!

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GenCon and YOU! ...and us.

Saving Throw — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about their trip to GenCon 2018 and what to think about if you’re planning on going in the future!

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GM & Player Secrets

Saving Throw — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:38:48 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about using secrets in your game as game masters as well as players!

**SHOW NOTES**

* **Question** **of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/939fl7/your_solutions_for_the_classic_i_dont_want_to/?st=jka48nbo&sh=553f84da

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Running One-Shots

Saving Throw — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about One-Shots and some tips on running them!

**SHOW NOTES**

* **Question of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/90zwg8/what_kind_of_adventures_to_run_in_a_fantasy_urban/

* **Savage Worlds One-Sheets:** https://www.peginc.com/store/winter-break/

* **Lady Blackbird:** http://www.onesevendesign.com/ladyblackbird/

* **Risus: The Anything RPG:** http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170294

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Personal Play with James D'Amato

Saving Throw — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they are joined by special guest James D’Amato to discuss his upcoming book and how you can use personal play techniques to improve your character!

**SHOW NOTES**

* **Question of the 'SODE:** * https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8u7hbi/as_a_player_how_do_you_balance_playing_your

* One Shot Podcast Network: http://oneshotpodcast.com/

**The Ultimate RPG Character Backstory Guide Pre-Order links:**

* Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultimate-rpg-character-backstory-guide-james-damato/1128515582

* Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-RPG-Character-Backstory-Guide/dp/1507208375

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Tools of the Trade

Saving Throw — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they share some of the tools and websites that they use during their games.

**SHOW NOTES**

* Question of the 'SODE: https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8rmcbh/does_anyone_have_tips_for_running_games_inside_of/

* Mythical Beast Generator http://ianmart1n.github.io/mythicalbeasts/

* Table Fables: http://a.co/6RWTo8K

* Notebook.ai: https://www.notebook.ai/

* OneNote: https://products.office.com/en-us/onenote/digital-note-taking-app

* The Digital DM(for OneNote Templates): http://www.cryrid.com/digitaldnd/

* Flat Plastic Miniatures: http://arcknight.squarespace.com/shop/

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Five Room Dungeons

Saving Throw — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they discuss the Five Room Dungeon model for creating adventures!

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* **Question** **of the 'SODE:** https://www.reddit.com/r/rpg/comments/8kkwph/if_you_were_running_a_game_where_the_players_were/?st=jhh4a0m0&sh=40d8580d

* **5 Room Dungeon layout:** https://1d4chan.org/wiki/Five_Room_Dungeon

* **More on 5 Room Dungeons, and examples:** https://www.roleplayingtips.com/rptn/rpt156-6-methods-making-dungeons-interesting/

* **It’s Always Cloudy in Barovia, Episode 3 (5RD Example):** https://youtu.be/tbAVes_MDOY

* **Mysterium at Bainbridge Estate, Epsidoe 2 (5RD Example):** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUGjPi08SrY

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Character Backgrounds with Tyler Rhoades

Saving Throw — Tue, 29 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they’re joined by special guest Tyler Rhoades to discuss character backgrounds!

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/24rWA7

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Dealing with GM Anxiety

Saving Throw — Tue, 15 May 2018 14:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about some of the anxiety that Game Masters have when prepping and running their game, and how to deal with them!

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/gJ566L

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Using Character Voices with Tom Lommel

Saving Throw — Tue, 01 May 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk with special guest Tom Lommel about using character voices to enhance your game.

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf

* Tom Lommel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dungeonbastard

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Breaking the Mold, Part 3

Saving Throw — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 02:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they complete the “Breaking the Mold” series and discuss the character archetypes associated with the Monk, Paladin, Ranger, and Sorcerer!

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Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/wq3Qgf

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Meghan's Second GMing Experience

Saving Throw — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 02:00:00 +0000

On this episode, we discuss Meghan’s second time ever as a GM running a game based on the board game Mysterium using the RISUS ruleset!

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/u1Unjq

* Risus RPG Rules: https://goo.gl/pg2ubT

* Digital DM: https://goo.gl/WwjUdN

* Mysterium at Bainbridge Estate episode 1: https://youtu.be/wLuoTaJDwzs

* Mysterium Board Game: https://amzn.to/2Gkkttw

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The Importance of Session Zero

Saving Throw — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 02:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they talk about the importance of doing a session zero before starting your full-fledged RPG campaign!

**SHOW NOTES:**

* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/dtE1NH

* Microscope, World-Building RPG: http://amzn.to/2Gi6mWk

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Breaking the Mold, Part 2

Saving Throw — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring to your games. On this episode, they continue the “Breaking the Mold” series and discuss the character archetypes associated with the Barbarian, Bard, Druid, and Warlock!

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/UEw6Hi

* Risus RPG Rules: https://goo.gl/pg2ubT

* Good Omens book: https://goo.gl/yce1pu

* Order of the Stick webcomic: https://goo.gl/4A7s7m

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Actions & Consequences

Saving Throw — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games. On this episode they are joined by special guest Scott Woodard to discuss player actions and in-game consequences!

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* The Savage World of Flash Gordon: https://goo.gl/SjrBDN

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Big Bads & You!

Saving Throw — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games.

On this episode they discuss the Big Bads of RPG Campaigns and a few ways to make yours even better!

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* Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/Y5beCw

* I, Strahd Book: http://amzn.to/2rTDWhQ

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Breaking the Mold, Part 1

Saving Throw — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games.

On this episode they discuss the character archetypes associated with the Fighter, Rogue, Cleric, and Wizard, and how to break the mold when creating new ones!

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Question of the 'SODE: https://goo.gl/qYLvc1

Gaurav’s Homebrew MTG RPG: https://goo.gl/hsfbzH

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Two Word Adventure Hooks

Saving Throw — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Join Jordan, Meghan, and Gaurav as they discuss different aspects of running and playing tabletop RPGs, and offer up some ideas and suggestions for you to bring into your games. On this episode they are joined once again by special guest Dom Zook for a fun exercise where they use two word prompts to create RPG adventures!

SHOW NOTES: Question of the SODE: https://goo.gl/k69vkR

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