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.

Player Advice Role Playing Season 1

Experience

Nov. 6, 2020

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 differi…

Guest: Ian Langton

Player Advice Rules Role Playing Season 1

Ability

Oct. 30, 2020

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, suc…

Guest: Jack Wain

DM Advice Role Playing Season 1

Conflict

Oct. 24, 2020

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 …

Guest: Rob McPherson