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Inter-Party Conflict
by Jeff & Gabe
Welcome to Inter-Party Conflict, the podcast where we answer your questions so you can have the best tabletop gaming experience possible!
Episodes
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Supplemental Episode - Interview with David Warhol
Hello, everyone! Gabe is back for a rare treat: an interview with David Warhol, a man of many achievements but in this case, the composer of music for the DnD computer games Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds. Come along and hear Gabe and David talk about game development, music...
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Episode 251 - Remake, Rebirth, Reunion
WHAT YEAR IS IT!? It's been a very long time, but we're back- for a one-time engagement! Jeff and I dusted off the old mics to reunite and record like old times. We're mainly here to let you all know how we've been, but also to tell you all about a new project I've been working on that's coming…
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After-Party Conflict
Hello, everyone! The end has come, but we're not going down without a fight. Join us as we look back at five years of podcasting, the guests who have helped us get where we are, and put our experiences to the test. It's been a wild ride, and we couldn't have done it without all of you. So grab a...
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Episode 250 - Exit, Stage Left
Well, it's here: episode 250, the end of five years of tabletop gaming advice. We're celebrating this occasion with our good friend and fellow podcast, Justin from Crit Academy! With his help, we're knocking out all the rest of our unused discussion questions in a grab bag of gaming advice and...
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Episode 249 - Not My Problem
After 249 episodes, we're tackling the problem that spawned this entire podcast: Problem players, and how to deal with them. This is a jam-packed episode, so come along with us and let's figure this out together! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some types of problem players you may encounter…
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Episode 248 - Oblique Magic
As our episodes are winding down, we're using this one to talk about one of our favorite subjects: Magic! Specifically, how ability scores relate to magic for different classes. Also, we run down some of our favorite non-combat spells! Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do Sorcerers use…
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Episode 247 - Young At Heart
This week we have another special guest- game editor, Jacob Cassens! The three of us use this opportunity to discuss adapting RPGs for children, removing racism from the rulebooks, and much, much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. What kind of things have people done to adapt 5E for kids? 2. What do...
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Episode 246 - Real Talk About Actual Play
We're joined by Damian the DM, host of a great Actual Play podcast, to talk about the nitty gritty of running, recording, and producing an Actual Play podcast! Question(s) discussed: 1. When recording an Actual Play podcast, what are the best recording software options? 2. What are tips and hacks...
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Episode 245 - Expired Ideas
This week, we talk about starting points, outdated options, and what to do when you've really biffed an adventure scenario. Come along for the ride, as there's not much ride left! Question(s) discussed: 1. If you wanted to run a campaign based on an earlier edition, but the character options...
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Episode 244 - Valar Dohaeris
Fortune and glory. Those are the things all adventurers want, yes? Well, this week we talk about a couple... unusual ways that they might be found. So come along with us, and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. What should I do when my players would rather be store owners than...
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Episode 243 - Encountering Gods
Oh my gods! How does a person become a god? How does a person... *kill* a god...? We discuss these topics and more on this week's episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. How does a person become a god? 2. I'm going to be fighting a god soon, what's some advice you can give? Dragon's Hoard Item: The...
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Episode 242 - Exotic Survivability
We're back again this week, this time with a grab bag of quick questions. We talk about surviving in a bag, starting a new character when the old one dies, weird mounts, and young characters. Come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What methods would you recommend to let someone survive in…
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Halloween Bonus Episode - The Whats-It
Happy Halloween! Last year we put up one of our Patreon bonus episodes as a Halloween treat, and this year we're doing it again. This time it's an Actual Play (loosely based on the movie The Thing) that we made while playing S.C.R.E.A.M. The Horror, a rules-lite RPG from Ursidice. I think it was…
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Episode 241 - Ye Olde Haunted House
Happy Halloweek, everyone! We've got a spooOOooOOky episode hot off the presses- we run through the five-room dungeon to create an impromptu horror adventure just for you. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you make a spooky horror adventure? Dragon's Hoard Item: Trick and Treat Contact us:...
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Episode 240 - Big Borrowed Evil Guys
We're back this week with a super-sized episode, and a very special guest- Freeman from Encounter This! We're talking about villains, game mechanics, and what makes them good or bad. This episode is a lot of fun, so come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What monsters make the best Big Bad...
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Bonus Episode 10 - Patreon Discussion Prompts
We took this week off so I could go on vacation, but in the meantime, we've got a special treat: four short discussions prompted by our patrons over the past year. Enjoy, and see you next week! Contact us: [email protected] Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter:...
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Episode 239 - Don't Even Try It
This week, we're talking about the amount of money we have (or haven't) spent on miniatures, as well as rules exploits we've seen firsthand. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. How much do you think you've spent on minis and battlemat decor? 2. What is the best/worst exploit you've seen…
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Episode 238 - Oh Dungeons, Oh Dragons
Hello again everyone! This week we're soldiering on with a strong theme: What makes D&D, D&D? Can you play D&D without combat? What about without dungeons? For that matter, why do people insist on playing D&D, rather than something else? Hear our thoughts and feel free to share yours! Question(s)...
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Episode 237 - Out of Options
Just when you thought the bad news was over, this week we've got some more! But then we move on to talk about what to do when you invite too many players, which book to be stranded with on a desert island, and why we think players choose to make new characters instead of reviving a dead one.…
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Episode 236 - Gaming Wishes
Hot off the heels of last week's bummer announcement, we've got a super-fun episode for you today! We're talking about making a D&D fighting game, Wishing your character out of the timeline, traps- all kinds of fun stuff. Come along and enjoy the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Imagine a D&D...
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Episode 235 - The Beginning of the End
We begin this week with a very important announcement. After that, we talk about two harbingers of the apocalypse: guns in D&D, and tolerance of rules lawyers. Bang! Question(s) discussed: 1. Guns in fantasy. Yay or nay? 2. Why should a DM bother to entertain a rules lawyer? Dragon's Hoard Item:...
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Episode 234 - How Appropriate
This week, we're joined by Collins Blakely, host of Where Streams Come True! We discuss official D&D modules, wrangling in chaotic players, and some tips on adjudicating Charisma (and more!). Come join us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Of all of the official 5e modules, which stick out to you as best...
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Episode 233 - Gods in the Machine
On this week's episode, we talk about time travel, meeting gods, and plot armor for PCs. It's a fun one, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever encountered a deity in a game? As a presumably mortal GM, how do you go about depicting divine wisdom? 2. Plot armor for your...
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Episode 232 - Under Control
This week, we talk about magic item attunement, domination magic, traps, and more. Also, the details for our new big giveaway! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would allowing more magic item attunements be broken? 2. When a spell or effect compels a player to do something, should the DM tell them what...
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Episode 231 - Optional Paralysis
This week, we're talking about optional things, and what to do when you've got options but nobody is choosing one. Don't make us kick in the door- listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever bought or considered buying a "special edition" of any source book, or do you feel…
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Episode 230 - Hello, Bonjour, Hola
This week we're joined by my good friend Dave (aka Stiltzkinkupo84) to talk about an awesome project he's working on- creating a tabletop RPG world that utilizes real-world languages in the setting! So come along and join in! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever taken part in a game where...
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Episode 229 - Tear Down That Wall
This week, we're covering two fun topics: Breaking the fourth wall, and hiring a professional player to play in your game! How much would YOU pay? Question(s) discussed: 1. Breaking the fourth wall in an RPG. Whaaat? Is it possible? Would it work? How would you do it???? 2. How much would you pay...
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Episode 228 - It's Missing Something
Imagine this: You arrive at the session to play your favorite RPG, but something is... missing. A person, a role, an attitude- what do you do? Come along with us this week and find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What changes would you make to best adapt a prewritten adventure for a party of three...
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Episode 227 - Spells Nobody Uses
This week we're talking about spells: Specifically, the ones nobody uses. Or at least, the ones we've never used. It shouldn't be a surprise that in a game with hundreds of spells, there's bound to be a few stinkers (and spoilers: Stinking Cloud is on the list)! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are...
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Episode 226 - Aaaaand It's Gone
Welcome back! This week we're talking about player disobedience- for better and for worse- and what the DM should do to keep things moving in the right direction. Come check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think about players sidelining the story entirely and going off on something...
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Episode 225 - Spells Set in Stone
Hello everyone! No guests this week (but stay tuned...) but instead we are discussing a couple specific rules-based questions, involving the wording of a few spells in 5th Edition D&D. That may sound dry but we're still going to have a lot of fun picking apart these scenarios! Question(s)...
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Episode 224 - It's My Life
For the third week in a row, we've got another guest- this time, it's our long-time friend and internet personality, Jamie (aka Rantasmo, host of Needs More Gay on Youtube)! The three of us reminisce about the characters we've played, and figure out exactly how much they mirror ourselves. Come...
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Episode 223 - Hitting People with Foam
This week we're joined by two good friends of mine- Alan and Delilah, two members of the foam swordfighting community that I used to be a part of! We'll be talking all about the sport, LARPing, camaraderie, and everything else that you can expect. Question(s) discussed: 1. How did you get into...
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Episode 222 - Total Homebrew
Today, we're joined by Fionn (aka PotatoPlunderer) to hang out and talk about some of our tips on creating homebrew content! This one is a ton of fun, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. You're creating a homebrew campaign. Where do you start the process and what follows after? 2.…
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Episode 221 - The Hits Keep On Comin'
This week, we discuss playing the same character across multiple campaigns, as well as withholding information from players in favor of a big twist. There's a lot of fun in this episode, so come along with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you feel if someone played the same character in...
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Episode 220 - And Leave Something Witchy
Classical witches, communicating via transmitted sound, and dreams. If you're going to do something, do it well and listen to this episode! Question(s) discussed: 1. What class/subclass is best for making a classic witch? 2. Can the Message Cantrip communicate with a deaf person? Dragon's Hoard...
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Episode 219 - Dungeons & Disabilities
This week we're joined by our good friend Dustun! The three of us discuss incorporating PCs with disabilities (both mental and physical) and much, much more! Come along with us and see what we have to say! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you integrate a PC with a disability into your game...
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Episode 218 - Open to Change
This week's episode is about... changing things up. Specifically, changelings, who can change up their appearance! What are they about? Are they too powerful? Come find out! Question(s) discussed: 1. One of my players wants to play a changeling. They seem way too powerful! Am I missing something?...
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Episode 217 - On the Sidelines
Forget about the heroes; this week, we're talking about SIDEKICKS! Tasha's Cauldron of Everything has some fun mechanics, so come along and explore them with us! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think of the new Sidekick rules in Tasha's Cauldron of Everything? Dragon's Hoard Item…
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Episode 216 - Gabe's Treatise on Trolls
Trolls. This week, we're talking trolls. (The D&D kind, not the internet kind. I guess maybe the internet kind too.) What makes them tick? Is it magic? We'll find out in this episode! (Small spoiler: Yes it's magic, and I'll explain why.) Question(s) discussed: 1. Are trolls "magical creatures"?...
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Episode 215 - Staying Grounded
We're joined by Nathan Heard (AKA Seawood Scribe) to talk about low-magic campaigns, gritty games, and mobile combats. Come along with us for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. Why do you think so many people play campaigns where magic is illegal or in some way limited? 2. How would you make a...
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Episode 214 - A Class Act
This week we're joined by Justin and Ian, two of the great hosts of Crit Academy! Together, the four of us talk about creating subclasses, and we've each brought examples of our own! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you go about creating a subclass? Dragon's Hoard Item: Corrupted Heavy…
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Episode 213 - The Implications of Magic
Welcome back! This week we talk rolling damage for magic spells, and the theoretical mechanics for the Polymorph spell. (Warning: This one gets a little gross!) Question(s) discussed: 1. When you roll damage for a spell, do you roll multiple dice or do you roll one and multiply it? 2. If I...
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Episode 212 - Open Market
This week, we talk about virtual tabletops, campaign settings, and online compendiums- and much, much more. Our third topic will shock you! Be sure to check out the other podcasts on the Critnation fellowship- go to HTTP://www.critacademy.com/critnation for more details! Question(s) discussed: 1....
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Episode 211 - Now That's Psionics
Psionics. What even are psionics? How is it different from magic? How is it the same? How have psionics changed over the years? This week we're doing a deep dive into the magic alternative (and more), so come along and you just might learn something! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the…
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Episode 210 - Making Magic
This week's episode is about the longevity of magic: What to do when a magic potion goes past its expiration date, and what sort of a spell we would be if we were a spell. There's some solid goofs in here, so have fun! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do potions have a "shelf life"? If a potion has…
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Episode 209 - All the Adventure
Welcome back! This week we talk about getting the most out of your adventure modules, even if the players and the dice gods decide otherwise. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. As a DM, are you disappointed if the players don’t attempt or complete the side quests or find all the treasure possible?…
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Episode 208 - In Between the Pages
Hello again! This week we talk about a few different topics- succubi, reading, truth, evil- all the bases, really. Come along and let us know what you think! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would an asexual character be affected by a succubus? 2. When reading a module for the first time, do you read…
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Episode 207 - Easily Broken, Easily Mended
We're back again, listeners, with another episode! This time we talk about picking up the pieces and moving on- literally and figuratively. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you think you can make a castle using the Mending spell to put the bricks of stone together instead of mortar? 2. Total...
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Episode 206 - Backstory Rant Incoming
Strap in, folks- this week's episode is another one of Gabe's Patented D&D Rants (Trademark Pending). This time, it's about backstories (and whether a 1st-level character is allowed to have an epic one). Is this rant way too long? Is it unnecessary? Yes and yes, but here it is anyway! Question(s)...
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Welcome to Inter-Party Conflict, the podcast where we answer your questions so you can have the best tabletop gaming experience possible!
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