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Running the Table
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Running The Table is a podcast all about running, and playing, table top roleplaying games! Come listen and learn
Episodes
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Episode 42: The Currents of Currency
On this episode of Running The Table, we address how to safely introduce some realistic variations and oddities around coins and currency in your TTRPG games! This is the most recent in our World Building and Setting discussion topics, with more on the way. email: [email protected] twitter:...
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Episode 41: Mapping At Scale
Welcome back to Running The Table, a podcast all about running and playing Table Top Roleplaying Games! This episode, we discuss the different levels of setting building and mapping - from Continent to City, the adventures you play in will need some different focuses at different scales! Twitter:...
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Episode 40: The Many Gods And Religions
Today on Running The Table, we discuss some aspects of World Building in Dungeons and Dragons. Specifically, a brief overview and then a detailed discussion of Pantheons, Gods, and Religions! How do you incorporate a religious aspect into a world where gods walk the land? What are some other…
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Episode 39: What Does It Mean To DM?
What does it mean to be a Dungeon Master for Dungeons and Dragons? In this episode, the first of our new format, I discuss a bit about the roles expected of a DM in D&D, what they each mean, and a little bit of the support provided to you by the game itself. Of course no "what" is complete…
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Episode 38: A Message On Reformatting
The first episode of the new year brings you... an announcement! Please listen to this short blurb on some background on upcoming changes to the format of Running The Table. Next week we will begin following this new format and focus on a discussion all about what it means to be a DM, what it…
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Episode 37: Table Top Cyberpunk
With the release of Cyberpunk 2077, whatever your opinions on the game, you may be having an itch for more cyberpunk to play. If you are, have we got some recommendations for you! This episode we'll go over some table top games with cyberpunk settings and feels that can help you get your fix of...
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Episode 36: The Monk Who Thought He Could
In this episode of Running The Table, we have a story for you! That's right, once again on this podcast for TTRPGs, we will be reading through and discussing a story. This time, it's all about the Monk Who Thought He Could - And Couldn't. I hope you enjoy the story and commentary, and if you have...
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Episode 35: Downtime Approaches Across Games
Welcome back to Running The Table, a podcast all about running and playing table top roleplaying games! This episode we follow up on the stories we read through in episode 34, and address downtime rules themselves. We look at three games: Monster of the Week, Dungeons and Dragons, and Torchbearer...
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Episode 34: Stories Hinged on Downtime
Welcome back to Running The Table! On this episode of your favourite TTRPG Advice Podcast we read through two stories that hinge on downtime activities. Either downtime changed the story, or made an entirely new one in unpredicted ways. Downtime can do a lot for character development, and can…
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Episode 33: Creative Or Metagaming?
This episode is all about the how of creativity and walking that fine line between innovation and meta-gaming! We tackle it based on some of the stories from last episode, and from both the player and game runner / storyteller sides. If you enjoy this kind of discussion, send us questions…
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Episode 32: Stories on Setting The Tone
Episode 32 is here for Running The Table! Today we discuss something very important in Table Top RPGs through three different stories: Setting The Tone. Each of these stories includes some variations in why players and game-runners (GMs, DMs, Storytellers, etc) need to discuss their goals and how...
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Episode 31: Travelling and Traipsing
Welcome back to Running The Table, a podcast about running - and playing - table top roleplaying games! In this episode I discuss some thoughts around travelling in various games, and the rules that have been outlined for it. Do you prefer to skip travelling, using it as a roleplay moment for…
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Episode 30: All Barbarians All The Time
On Episode 30 of Running The Table, we're going to be reading through and discussing one of my all-time favorite D&D stories: The All Barbarian party! This story of hilarity and heroism may be well known, but it can still teach us a lot about roleplaying and rolling with the punches as a DM or…
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Episode 29: Statistics Status
Hello and welcome to Running The Table, a TTRPG discussion podcast! This episode we're experimenting a little bit - I have received a few requests to discuss some of the basic rules of some games and how to effectively leverage them. In light of those requests, today I'll be covering statistics -...
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Episode 28: Group Expectations
Welcome back to Running The Table, a podcast all about running your Table Top Role Playing Games! This episode we go into greater detail discussing the stories we spoke of, and how the players within both had mismatched expectations of the game from the rest of the group and expressed them in…
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Episode 27: When Player Expectations Clash
This episode, we read through a couple of recently popular stories about player issues - namely when player expectations of the game, the dungeon master or game master, or their other players just don't mesh with the rest of the group. Next episode, we will dive a bit deeper and discuss what can…
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Episode 26: Players As Agents
In this episode we dive a little deeper into Player - and Character - Agency. Just what is Agency, and what does it mean to preserve or take it away from our players? How can we avoid taking away agency? Please send any questions, comments, or requests for topics to [email protected] or our...
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Episode 25: Good Soldiers Have Agency
Welcome back! Today we'll be reading through the RPG Horror Story "Good Soldiers Follow Orders" from a recent post on reddit, and taking a look at some of the major glaring errors and how you can avoid them. If you have questions, other comments on the story, or anything else you'd like to share…
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Episode 24: Tyler from Miss-Rolled Adventures
This episode our guest Tyler, from Miss-Rolled Adventures, joins us for some discussion of what it takes to get and keep players at the table, how to help them tell a story with you, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @RunningTheTable Miss-Rolled Adventures on Twitter: @missrolled
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Episode 23: Dropping a Zone of Truth Bomb
In this episode, we go back over the story we read through in episode 22 and point out where some of the major issues were. What could the DM have done differently? And how can you avoid the same mistakes? Follow us on twitter! @RunningTheTable Email us your stories and questions!...
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Episode 22: You Can't Handle The Zone of Truth
Welcome back to Running The Table! On this episode, we're going to be reading through a horror story posted online. Next week, we will be discussing the story and looking at how you can avoid similar pitfalls as a GM and Player in Table Top Roleplaying Games. If you have questions or a story to...
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Episode 21: Luke from Have a Go Heroes
Today is Episode 21, first of our new Friday release schedule, with our very special guest Luke from Have a Go Heroes! This episode we have some great discussion on some common social issues, as well as plot hooks and player engagement. For more Have a Go Heroes and more of Luke, check out the...
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Episode 20: A Note About Communication
Hello everyone! On this episode of Running The Table I have a little topic that's somewhat personal. We've talked a lot about communication in this podcast, and I wanted to speak a little more on how important it and Empathy are, especially with current events. Additionally, we have a couple of...
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Episode 19: Connor from Experience And Gold
Welcome back to Running The Table! This week we have a special guest, my good friend Connor - the current Keeper for Experience and Gold's season 1.5. Come learn more about Connor, Experience And Gold, and get your questions answered, including some tough ones about communication and burnout!...
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Episode 18: Telling Your Story Part 2
This episode we revisit Telling Your Story! We'll discuss two more easy to grasp storytelling approaches in TTRPGs, and cover some more than that about interweaving them. If you haven't, now's a great time to listen to Episode 16, and give us a follow on twitter and spotify so you don't miss the...
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Episode 17: Zoob of Broken Lords Podcast
On this episode Keith is joined by Zoob, 80% GM of the Broken Lords Podcast. We discuss some tips about building characters, NPCs, and how to handle a bit of the first time GM jitters around rules. Enjoy our nice little romp down a few backstories in this #ttrpg advise heavy episode, and maybe…
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Episode 16: Telling Your Story, Part 1
In this episode of Running The Table, Keith goes over some aspects of one of the most quintessential things to Table Top RPGs: Storytelling. Storytelling is core to TTRPGs from the esoteric to mainstream D&D, so we had to split it into two parts! Stay tuned for part 2! Follow us on Twitter for…
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Episode 15: Ryc with Unruly Arcana
Join us this episode of Running The Table where we talk about all sorts of the kind of building that goes into developing a story and module, with Ryc from Unruly Arcana! Follow us on Twitter: @RunningTheTable
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Episode 14: Building Your Backups
In this episode, Keith discusses some tips and tricks about handling unexpected situations when running a game - from improv through a bag of tricks - and how to build up those skills. Questions? Send them to [email protected]! Follow us on Twitter! @RunningTheTable
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Episode 13: Kyle Andrews from We Have Darkvision
Kyle Andrews of We Have Darkvision joins us on this episode of Running The Table as we discuss some suggestions on making and working with interesting characters, NPCs, Traps, and more! Check out We Have Darkvision on twitter @darkvisioncast Follow us on Twitter or Facebook @RunningTheTable And...
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Episode 12: Incorporating Influences
On this episode of Running The Table, we talk a bit about incorporating different influences and why you would want to - we also talk a lot about tropes and cliches. Send us your questions! email them to [email protected] or send them to @RunningTheTable on Twitter or Facebook.
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Episode 11: Russ from Prism Pals
This episode we're joined by Russ of the podcast Prism Pals! Join us for a pleasant conversation about helping your players and playing games with empathy in mind. Follow us on Twitter: @RunningTheTable Follow Prism Pals: @PrismPals
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Episode 10: Playing Together, Remote
No April's Fools here - it's a difficult time for everyone right now, but we're all in it together. For those of use longing for a little more social interaction, it's hard to miss out on our gaming sessions. That's why this episode is all about setting up remote/online games. Follow us on…
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Episode 9: Sarah from Roll Like a Girl!
Join my special guest Sarah of the Podcast Roll Like a Girl this week on Running The Table as we discuss some more common occurrences and problems that players and GMs may run across! Follow @rolllikeagirl and give a listen on their website!
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Episode 8: Distracting from Distractions
Today we'll be talking about distractions at the table, and some simple techniques you can use to manage them when - not if - they arise. Follow us on twitter! @RunningTheTable
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Episode 7: DMNick from VGAT
Today we're joined by DM Nick of Very Good Adventuring Team, or VGAT, as we discuss the ins and outs of getting along as a group as you play a table top roleplaying game and how you can make sure you're getting the most out of your experiences! Check out more by DM Nick and VGAT at...
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Episode 6: Playing Together
In this episode of Running The Table, we talk a bit about communication, trust, and just how important these are in TableTop RPGs. Build that rapport with your players, and you can have a truly wonderful experience. Follow us on Twitter @runningthetable
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Episode 5: Kyle Decker from Quest Friends!
With more on Non-Player Characters, we're joined on this episode by Kyle Decker of Quest Friends! a Numenera Actual Play Podcast for some incredible insights on making and using NPCs for your game. You can check out more about Quest Friends! at their website https://www.questfriendspodcast.com/…
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Episode 4: Non-Player Characters
Welcome to the return of Running The Table! In this episode, Keith discusses some aspects he considers important for the development of NPCs, as well as some changes to the podcast format. Follow RTT on Twitter as @runningthetable
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...Go!
This month on Running The Table we cover what it's like to run your first session in Dungeons and Dragons or other story-focused Table-Top RPG. Nick from Experience and Gold and James from Friday Knights join for some great discussion of the Do's and Don'ts of your first session. Experience and...
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Set...
In this episode of Running The Table, Angela Craft and Robert Randle join in the discussion of what to do next - getting players together and setting everything you need for your first session up. Episode Guests: Angel Craft from the Fandible Podcast Network Robert Randle from Blackspire and...
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Ready...
Welcome to Running The Table, a podcast all about running Table-top Roleplaying Games! In this very first episode our host Keith is joined by two very special guests to discuss tips and tricks for the Game Master looking to get a new game started, including how to handle setting it up and helpful...
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