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The discussion about world-building continues this week, as we broach the topic of creating the physical geography of your world. What is the overall scope of your world? How much detail do you need? Sara and Rob discuss the broad topics, as well as tips and guidelines for making your maps feel organic and lifelike, while not getting bogged down in the details.

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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Part 4 of our discussion of world-building continues the topic of “What makes your world unique.” Is it magic? Strange creatures? Are there odd elements or plants that cause supernatural things to occur? Are there aliens, or super-powered people? How do these oddities function in your world, and how is the world affected by their presence? This week, Rob & Sara attempt to break this giant topic down for you!

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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As our multi-show discussion of world-building continues, we begin our delve into the big question of “What makes our world unique from our own world?” As this is a large topic to cover, this week, we focus exclusively on gods! What are interesting ways of writing divine entities? Will your world have one? Many? How do they interact with the world, and each other? Rob and Sara discuss all these things and more!

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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World-building is a huge and complicated topic. One of the most important aspects of building an interesting world is societies, and the customs, politics, religion, and sub-factions that makes up the greater whole. After all, what is a world without interesting people to live in it? This week, Rob and Sara take a stab at outlining the process of creating interesting people to live in the worlds you write.

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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As with any form of storytelling, tabletop roleplaying games can bring up challenging emotional situations, both in and out of character. When emotions begin to rise, it’s not always easy to handle the situation in a constructive way. This week, we are joined by special guest and licensed clinical social worker Matthew Stewart-Fulton, as we discuss the various types of difficult situations that may arise, and ways we might address them with everyone’s best interests in mind.

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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Arguably, the most notable aspect of any role playing game is the world in which it takes place. Whether that world is a reflection of our own real world, with magic and vampires lurking in the shadows; or a magical land of dragons and floating islands, the world you build is a character in the story unto itself. But, creating these worlds from scratch is no easy matter! In fact, it may be among the most difficult tasks in the art of Storytelling. This week, Sara and Rob are discussing the basics of world-building, so you too can feel more confident in smithing your own setting from scratch!

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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Writing long, epic stories can be a daunting task. The sheer enormity of the task can overwhelm even the most seasoned storyteller. This week, Rob & Sara discuss tips and techniques for creating large plots and story arcs with complexity, while keeping your story on track!

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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One-shot games are great if you only have a short story to tell, want to dabble in a new system, or don’t have the time to run a regular recurring game. However, writing single-session games poses unique challenges from writing longer campaigns. This week, Rob and Sara discuss the art of the one-shot!

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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Writing campaigns can feel daunting. There’s so much to write, so much story to tell, and it has to be engaging for your players every step of the way. This week, we begin the task of breaking down the process of writing a campaign, address common pitfalls, and give tips for tackling that overwhelming process into small, manageable bites.

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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Storytelling styles are as unique and individual as the storytellers themselves! Some of us prefer action-packed combat games, while others prefer sly political manipulation. Some like lighter gatherings with pizza and beer, while others are more serious, preferring more production value and intensity. Sometimes, this can even shift from game to game! This week, Rob and Sara discuss different storytelling styles, and their various pros and cons.

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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