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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 44 MIN

From The Vault: What's the Point of Running a Horror Game Anyway?

from Tabletopped · host Nick Perron

This is a Re-aired episode from 2024: Have you ever wondered, "Am I running my horror TTRPG (Tabletop Role-Playing Game) correctly?" or "Should my players feel more scared?" If these questions sound familiar, you’re in the right place!In today’s episode, we dive deep into the purpose of running a horror game, discussing how to effectively create tension, fear, and atmosphere in your TTRPG sessions. Whether you're a new Game Master or a seasoned pro, these expert insights will help you take your horror campaigns to the next level.Joining us are our experienced panel of GMs: Nick, Franco, Rio, and Shade. With over 50 years of combined Game Mastering experience, we explore the art of running immersive horror games, covering everything from pacing to player psychology.LINKS!→ ⁠Tabletopped's website⁠→ ⁠Patreon⁠→ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠→ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We have a new monthly pod as well as behind the scenes clips that you can get on a secret Spotify feed! We will also be dropping some more treats from time to time!Theme music by ⁠Michelle Poulin⁠ Support and Subscribe to the Podcast!

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