Role Playing Episodes

Episodes around effective and enjoyable role playing, including interactions with other players and their characters. Often we'll discuss how different classes, races, and play styles might be more or less difficult portray at the table.
Nov. 27, 2020

Happiness

This time I'm joined by Simon Eustace , and this episode is chock full of life lessons; you're going to come out the other side a better human being. Simon brings his four years of experience of playing unique D&D characters,...
Guest: Simon Eustace
Nov. 20, 2020

Roles

The second international episode! I'm joined by Howie, a.k.a the Blue Collar DM , and hooo boy do we hit some big topics. Everything from representing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to how to role play earnestly, and stayi...
Nov. 6, 2020

Experience

In this first of a two-parter, Ian Langton and I discuss how the "experience" of Dungeons & Dragons has shifted, not only since earlier editions, but also as the players mature. Ways to get "good" experience, and how differin...
Guest: Ian Langton
Oct. 30, 2020

Ability

Jack Wain and I discuss what "ability" means within the 5e context. We take a look at what makes an effective player and how those skills are transferable to being a successful DM. We discuss ability skills and how some, such...
Guest: Jack Wain
Oct. 24, 2020

Conflict

Rob McPerhson and I discuss how "conflict" is an intrinsic part of the D&D experience; constructive and destructive conflict between PCs, but also how every PC requires an internalised conflict pushing them to adventure. We c...
Guest: Rob McPherson