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EFP
by Erik Frankhouse
Erik Frankhouse Presents. A show about freelancing and the tabletop industry. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
Episodes
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EP 55 Interview with AlphaDean
2021! With it being new GM month I wanted to talk with one of the trio of Cypher Unlimited and how he designs new products for the Cypher Program with DrivethruRPG.com Now to get into the long form content where we talk about news, cypher unlimited, and of course design! If you have questions…
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EP 54 Dogpiling
2021! With it being new GM month I wanted to talk about skills and dogpiling to help GMS out of that rut. Let's get into this bite-sized episode and remember to call in with your questions or stories, and I'll put you on the show using the MESSAGE button at https://anchor.fm/efp or through the...
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EP 53 Best of 2020
BEST OF STUFF! 2020 was rough, but man the amount of gaming I did! I wanted to do something short and sweet for you to listen to as you open all your COVID free gift cards and need to decide what in the hell to spend them on. I hope you enjoy this episode and remember to call in with your…
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EP 52 Cyberpunk
CYBERPUNK! Time to burn rubber and shoot full auto out of a car! We need to talk about Cyberpunk with the new release of the video game, but today we will talk about Cyberpunk RED! This 458 page monster of a hyperlinked book and some tips on how I run the setting! I hope you enjoy this episode…
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Beadle & Grimm's Thanksgiving interview!
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy this long-form episode and remember to call in with your questions or stories, and I'll put you on the show using the MESSAGE button at https://anchor.fm/efp or through the Anchor app! TOPICS This week, there are no topics, just a dive into our new sponsor,...
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EP 51 Underwater Adventure
I'm BACK! Maybe the hardest set-piece to run, Underwater Adventure. I love underwater adventures if I put the time in. If I don't, they become a hazard to the campaign, just like jumping in the water if you can't swim. Today I want to break down the hazards of running tabletop RPGs underwater, so...
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EP 50 Be a Better Player 102
I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid. Episode 50 was going to be an interview, but it recorded in a way that sounds like we are talking over one another. SOO that's getting recorded again. Instead, we are going back into the depths of being a...
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EP 49 Depth of Items
I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid. Episode 49 is all about the Depth of Items. In every single game, we gather items like a loot goblin yet, do they mean anything? In this episode, I break down how gamers can make items worth more to the...
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EP 48 Marking your Books
I'm BACK! I know some of you will cringe during this episode so let's pull off the bandaid. Episode 48 is all about Marking up your Books, and I know it is blasphemy to many but hear me out. In 1995 I purchased the 2nd edition Forgotten Realms Campaign setting from a garage sale. This 168-page…
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EP 47 Pass the Camera
I'M BACK! It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about. Episode 47 is all about Passing the Camera and how not only the GM can ask the players to describe something but how players can ask other players. Of course, there are tips, tricks, and an update on…
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EP 46 Covid Gaming
I'M BACK! It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about. Episode 46 is all about Covid Gaming and how I am currently doing it. Of course, there are tips, tricks, and an update on what EFP has been up to! I hope you enjoy this episode and remember to call in...
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EP 45 Lore at the Table
After running a demi-god game the last 4 months I’ve realized how important Lore is and how much work creating it doesn’t have to be. Watch.Listen.Learn
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EP 44 Saying No
Saying No is a tool in the tabletop hobby, but are you abusing its power? In this episode I'll break down its uses along with the transparent set up.
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EP 43 What is a Living Community
Today I get a little personal on my time being a part of and running living communities. It’s a reflective and informative episode as I go through my thoughts on it.
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EP 42 Be a Better Player 101
Time to dive into how to be a better Player 101. Topics: Basics, Realization, Actualizing, Tips from Players, GM Player Tips. Closing. Happy New year!
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EP 41 The Change Up
Does your tabletop game feel stale? Well, this episode is for you. The Change Up goes over tips and tricks on how to liven up your game. So, get something to write with and let’s dive in.
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EP 40 Monsters
It’s time to talk about my favorite thing in gaming, MONSTERS!
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EP 39 How to GM pt 2
This is a continuation from EP 30 How to GM. I wanted to give a bit of time and dive a little deeper into my process In hopes it can help you.
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EP 38 Ship Combat
With the Grimmerspace Kickstarter funded I wanted to dig into ship combat. The topics range from talking to your players to cinematic combat. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
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EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for?
Flipboard • EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for? • West • Why be a Lich • Plataxian • Bumper • The How • The Phylactery • Battlegrounds & Lairs • Static City Drumline • MmmM • Static City Drumline • Thanks and Demon Dayz • Story Hooks • Gosling • Closing
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Episode 36 Running Duos
In episode 36 I talk about running a two player game and how to do it. Full of tips and tricks to add to your 5e game or to any game you may be running. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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EP 35 GaryCon XI Post
Recorded this early early Sunday morning during GaryCon XI. My voice is a bit trashed but I wanted to get my thoughts out while they are fresh. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
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Ep 34 Backgrounds
Today I want to talk about Backgrounds from both sides of the screen. I have a few tips and a lot of forgotten backgrounds over my years, so let’s talk about how to make them work for your games.
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Ep 33 Deep dive interview with iron GM competitor David Benevides about running comic books RPGs.
Comic book tabletop RPGs is the hardest thing for me to run as a GM. With that said I brought in a friend and Iron GM competitor, David Benevides to dig deep on how to make comic book games better. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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EP 32 Negotiation in RPGs
Welcome back to episode 32 where I dive into running negotiations in tabletop RPGs. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 31 Playing Old Games
Today is all about playing old games. I had a blast diving back into Cyberpunk with two of my best friends. I urge you to try the same thing. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 30 Learning to GM
Today we dive into leaning to GM and finding a Group. Watch.Listen.Learn
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Ep 29 Interview with Iron GM Necessary Evil
I’m extremely honored to have the 3 time Iron GM winner, Necessary Evil on for a deep dive interview. I do apologize in advance fro anything he says that may offend you.
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Ep 28 Rewarding Character Development
In today’s episode is all about rewarding players for character development and the systems I love that already do it. Remember, Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 27 Setting the Tone
Let’s talk about how to set the tone for your game. Each setting deserves some study to make sure you are doing it justice. Thanks to Drew for the Bumper and remember, Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 26 Magic is Everything
In today's episode I go over how magic in games is an important piece to a setting. I go over how to ground it into your experience and some of my ideas on free form magic. Remember to call in through the Anchor app and thank you again for listening. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 25 Breaking Point
Today I want to talk about when is the right time to change to a new game. We will dive into the ways I handle it and how I bring it to the table. Watch.Listen.Learn
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Ep 24 player Commitment
Let’s talk about what you can do as a Player to make a better PC in episode 24 of EFP. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 23 It's a Trap!
Today we talk traps on both sides of the gaming table. We touch on why the exist. How to use them. Abusing their power and how PCs can use the rules to their advantage. Remember to Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 22 Stealth in Games
It’s time to dig into the ugly skill in the room, STEALTH. Maybe even find a solution! Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 21 Designing a Setting
Today I want to talk about designing your own setting and what my process is. Hopefully this will help at least one listener during the creative struggle. Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 20 Character Development
Today I want to talk about how to create a deeper character. To design something that isn’t just numbers on a sheet. Watch. Listen. Learn
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EP 18 Narrative
In this episode we go over Narrative in gaming on both the GMs and Players side of the Screen. This is followed up with an announcement I have been waiting for. Go roll some dice and remember to Watch. Listen. Learn.
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Ep 18 GaryCon X Pathfinder 2.0
My voice is shot, and this is recorded in the car but I wanted to get these thoughts out before they fade. Let’s talk about GaryConX and Pathfinder 2.0.
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Ep 17 Playing with New Players
Today we talk about how we should approach a table with new players or GMs. Remember to drink, roll some dice and share.
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Ep 16 Pacing
This is an episode about pacing your tabletop RPGs and storytelling. I hope you enjoy. Remember to call in using the anchor app and follow my patreon for more of my work.
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Phylactery Session 5 Postcast
Phylactery Session 5 Postcast • Aftermath • Research • Closing
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Phylactery Session 5 Precast
Phylactery Session 5 Precast • Precast thoughts • Upping magic!
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Ep 15 Combat
Ep 15 Combat • Basics • New Idea • Description • Damage • Blackmoor Society • Death Blow
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Phylactery Session 4 Postcast
Phylactery Session 4 Postcast • Part 2 • Part 3
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Phylactery Session 4 Precast
Phylactery Session 4 Precast • Prescast 2
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Ep 14 Organizations
Ep 14 Organizations • Organizations • Development • PC Side • Joining • Kickstarter Strongholds & Streaming
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Ep 13 All about Story
Ep 13 Story • Opening • Why Mechanics • Like a Movie • Blackmoor Society • Narrative World Building • Out of the Box • This Week
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Phylactery Session 3 Postcast
Phylactery Session 3 Postcast • Overview • Escaping • Closing
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Erik Frankhouse Presents. A show about freelancing and the tabletop industry. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
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Erik Frankhouse Presents. A show about freelancing and the tabletop industry. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
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