Tag Archives: Narrative Storytelling

Reskinning Stories

November 15, 2023Storyteller Conclave237, Narrative Storytelling, November 2023storyteller-conclave

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We all struggle with the thought that our plots might not be “original.” There are only 9 basic plots, after all! This week, Sara & Rob discuss how to lean into repurposing plots for your own home games by filing off the identifying marks and using popular stories as your own!

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Storytelling 202 : MacGuffins

November 1, 2023Storyteller Conclave235, Narrative Storytelling, November 2023, Storytelling 202storyteller-conclave

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A storytelling trope that spans into any genre, is the MacGuffin – the object of importance that sits at the center of the story. The heroes and villains both seek it, and control of it means victory! This week, Sara & Rob look at interesting ways to use MacGuffins in our stories!

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Narrative and Combat

October 25, 2023Storyteller Conclave234, Combat, DM Advice, Narrative Storytellingstoryteller-conclave

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Sara & Rob have spent years talking about how to build a better narrative for your TTRPG. What if your table just wants to hack & slash their way through the game, though? This week, Sara & Rob discuss weaving story together with good ol’ fashioned combat!

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Building a Better Villain

August 30, 2023Storyteller Conclave226, August 2023, Narrative Storytelling, villain, villainsstoryteller-conclave

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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

August 23, 2023Storyteller Conclave225, August 2023, Narrative Storytellingstoryteller-conclave

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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

August 16, 2023Storyteller Conclave224, August 2023, Narrative Storytellingstoryteller-conclave

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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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Storytelling 202: Sandboxes

July 31, 2023Storyteller Conclave, Uncategorized222, July 2023, Narrative Storytelling, sa, Storytelling 202storyteller-conclave

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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

July 26, 2023Storyteller Conclave221, July 2023, Narrative Storytellingstoryteller-conclave

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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

July 19, 2023Storyteller Conclave220, DM Advice, July 2023, Narrative Storytellingstoryteller-conclave

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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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System Spotlight : Monster Care Squad

July 12, 2023Storyteller Conclave219, July 2023, Narrative Storytelling, noncombat, System Spotlightstoryteller-conclave

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In the tranquil world of Ald-Amura, the peaceful world is threatened when a mysterious poison known as The False Gold appears. Monsters are now afflicted with terrible wounds and uncontrollable rage. This month Rob & Sara review the Monster Care Specialists, a Miyazaki inspired world, and strong narrative storytelling tools of Monster Care Squad.

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