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Examining Polytheism in TTRPGs

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One of the most common components of any TTRPG Fantasy world is a vast and varied pantheon of gods, that grant favor and magic to those who venerate them. Rarely, however, does their worship mirror real life. This week, Sara & Rob examine polytheism in TTRPGs.

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System Spotlight : Deadlands

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Deadlands is the premier Weird West roleplaying game of action-horror. The year’s 1884, and folks from all over the world journey to the American frontier in search of opportunity. But danger awaits! This week, Sara & Rob shine the System Spotlight on Deadlands by @PEG_Games.

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202: Workshop – Missing Players

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The final boss of any TTRPG is scheduling. Inevitably, every storyteller will face the day when someone misses an important session. This week Rob & Sara workshop scenarios where key individuals aren’t present, and what to do.

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Building a Better Villain

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All drama is born of conflict, and villains are conflict personified! A good villain can make or break your story, so this week, Rob & Sara want to spend time discussing what makes an interesting, motivated, well-rounded villain for your stories!

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A Product of Its Time – Separating Imperialism from Pulp Storytelling

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The Pulp genre defined the stories of the early 1900s with its over-the-top adventures. However, many of the tropes borne of those stories still show the racism and imperialism of the period. This week, Sara & Rob look at how to do Pulp without the regressive tropes!

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The Chosen One

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The Chosen One – From child wizards to Jedi, a character being destined for great deeds is a common and powerful trope! In a TTRPG, however, it can leave the other PCs feeling left behind. This week, Sara & Rob examine the pros and cons of using the Chosen One trope in your game.

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System Spotlight : ROOT

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With over ½ a million dollars in Kickstarter & a 2022 Ennie award for best game, Root brings woodland creatures together to fight for money, justice, and freedom from powers far greater than them. This week Rob & Sara dive into the furry & feathered vagabonds & outcasts of Root by Magpie Games.

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Storytelling 202: Sandboxes

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The term “sandbox” is often used to describe a world filled with opportunities and bereft of direction. Many storytellers want to offer this to their players but fall into the traps the style presents. This week Sara & Rob examine the obstacles and opportunities presented by Sandbox worlds.

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Small Scope, Big Impact

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It may not seem like much, but the characters can have a huge impact on the world around them. Slaying dragons and rescuing people is certainly heroic, but what about the little things like helping at an inn for a night? Rob & Sara explore the butterfly effect small moments can have to make things more dramatic.

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External Player Motivators

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When we are motivating our players the default is usually money or items. But after a series of sessions those tend to fall away. In this episode Sara & Rob focus on making characters have a personal stake in aspects of the story that can spur them to adventure.

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