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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 9 Gaming Group Etiquette

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We play roleplaying games in countless ways, across all ages, genders, creeds, and cultures. No matter the game being played, though, we are a group of people gathered around a table for common purpose. What rules and etiquette do we observe? How do we make sure everyone is respected and has fun, and the game is able to run as smooth as possible? This episode, we discuss the often unspoken rules of the table that helps keep the game running, rather than being several hours of herding cats!

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave)
Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerConclave

Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 8 Creating Dynamic Characters

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Characters are the gears that make our stories move, and of all characters in our stories, the Player Characters are the most important. A major role of the Storyteller is helping the players create and play interesting and dynamic characters. This episode we discuss tips, tricks, and common pitfalls for helping turn your PCs from walking stereotypes into living, breathing, 3-dimensional characters!

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave)
Support the show by joining our Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerConclave

Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 7 Player and Group Dynamics

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Players are a crucial part of our group – without them, we have no game! This episode, we discuss how to find players and form your specific group, what different types of players to expect, and common pitfalls to avoid when inviting 3-5 very diverse individuals to your gaming table.

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave)

Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 6 So, You Want to Be a Storyteller

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It can feel positively daunting to be the Storyteller for the first time, whether this is your first game ever, or you’re a player moving behind the DM screen. Rob and Sara share their advice for new Storytellers, for what game to pick, what supplies you need, and common dos and don’ts for telling your story!

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave)

Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 5 Tools of the Trade – Gaming in the Digital Age

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We all have dice, paper and pencils right? But what do we need to run a game in the 21st century? What tools do you bring to the table? What makes it easier and when do we stop? Rob and Sara explore the advances in technology that is designed to make our games bigger and better, from Virtual Table Tops (VTTs), to 3d printing, to background music and sound effects. We’re joined by special guest Sean Treppa, who has used much of the tech we discuss first-hand, to help us navigate the merits and flaws of the plethora of options available.

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave)

Please join us on Discord, to submit questions for the show, chat with Rob, Sara, and other Storytellers, and read over the detailed show-notes for more information and links to stuff we may not have been able to detail during the show! Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 4 Villains, Antagonists, and Henchmen (Oh My!)

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Every story needs a good villain! But what IS a villain, exactly? What makes a good villain? What about antiheroes and antagonists? This episode, we explore the ins-and-outs of building the best Big Bad Evil Guy for your game, and how they can interact with your story!

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) – Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 3 – Managing NPCs

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NPC’s are a necessary part of any story. Be it a bar keep, enchanter, local constable, or King. Each has a purpose but also has a story of their own. In this episode we discuss NPC creation and when too much can be good or bad. Joining us this week is another fine storyteller and friend, Chris Rummel. We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server! We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4! Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) – Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 2 War of Words

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Systems and methods for adjudicating the intricacies of social combat – Persuasion, intimidation, influence, seduction, extortion, etc. From puppeteering politicians from the shadows, to out-glamming your nemesis at the Count’s gala ball, Rob and Sara discuss it all!

We also take some time to answer a few listener questions from our Discord server!

We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!

Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) – Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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Storyteller Conclave – Episode 1 Worlds of Potential

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Where to begin? Rob and Sara discuss the fundamentals of creating a story for tabletop roleplay, and how the game system you choose influences how that story will be told. We begin by discussing various games, and the particular types of stories they’re good for telling with – specifically, we mention D&D, Palladium, DREAD, the ÆonVerse (Adventure!, Aberrant, Trinity), the World of Darkness, 7th Sea, and WR&M). Choosing the correct game system can make or break how your story is told around your table, by enhancing the aspects of the story you wish to focus on, such as dramatic heroics, pulp action, horror / tension, combat, etc.
If choosing a game system whole-cloth doesn’t work for your story, there’s always homebrewing! Writing your own setting and applying existing rules to it, or adding / removing / rewriting rules to better enhance how your story is told is a practice as old as gaming itself! We briefly discuss the pros and cons of homebrewing your own setting. We also discuss how to enhance a pre-written setting if writing your own isn’t your goal, by using established characters and set-pieces, but how to still subvert expectations so even the old can feel new and exciting!
As this is our first episode of our podcast, we had no listener questions, but we found a few at Reddit’s /r/DMAcademy subreddit that we tossed at one another to answer.
We record every Wednesday, at 7pm Eastern. Listen live at podcastdetroit.com, Studio 4!
Find us on Twitter (@st_conclave) – Instagram (st_conclave) – Discord : https://t.co/7H8p1lGYqG

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