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Tabletop Totality
by Curgan Ruinkeeper
Three life long friends discuss a variety of topics related to Tabletop Gaming and their experiences with these games. The trio offers humor, insight and advice for better roleplaying experiences for everyone at the table. In addition they create free content for the games they discuss and livestream games to raise money for charity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curgan-ruinkeeper/support
Episodes
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SYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 4: The Horned Master | Free League | Tabletop Totality | TTRPGs
Welcome back, Bone Ponies! This is the 4th play session of our deep dive into Symbaroum as part of our TTRPG Discovery series, where we select a TTRPG and run campaigns to showcase the game mechanics. In this episode, the adventurers begin to feel the growing darkness in the forests of Davokar…
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SYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 3 | Free League Publishing
In our last episode, the adventurers began their 30 day trek into the darkness of the forests of Davokar, leading a caravan from the Order of Prios to an ancient site of religious importance. This relic, this ruined temple is from the old empire that was Symbaroum. After navigating for several...
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SYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 2 | Free League Publishing
What is up, Bone Ponies? We're back with the second installment of our deep dive into Free League Publishing's SYMBAROUM. As part of our TTRPG Discovery series, we will be exploring a chosen TTRPG, showcasing how to create characters and then live playing a brief campaign so that viewers can…
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SYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 1 | Free League Publishing
What's up, Bone Ponies? We're back with the next installment of our deep dive into Free League Publishing's amazing game; SYMBAROUM. In our last video we introduced you to Symbaroum and gave a run through character creation in this dark fantasy RPG. In this installment, Neal and Robert are joined...
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SYMBAROUM Character Creation Tutorial | Tabletop Totality
It is no secret that we absolutely love the TTRPG 'SYMBAROUM' by Free League Publishing / Fria Ligan. With that said, we decided to give the game further attention as we wholeheartedly believe that the game setting and system are deserving of it. In our new format for reviewing games, we will be...
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SYMBAROUM by Free League Publishing | Game Rating & Review by Tabletop Totality
Symbaroum is a TTRPG set in a dark fantasy world. Symbaroum is filled with the ruins of a once powerful world that was cast asunder and invites the players to delve deep into that darkness. The system itself is fast paced with rules that allow flexibility at the table. Long time players of games...
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S2 E14: Chase Sequence
#ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd #tabletoptotality What's up, Bone Ponies!? Chases sequences are a super fun and useful tool when running a tabletop roleplaying game such as Dungeons and Dragons or Call of Cthulhu. Chases can draw the focus towards a new area in your world, can build tension...
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S2 E13: The Importance of Backgrounds & Classes
#TTRPGs #DND #5e #RPGs #Classes #Backgrounds #Origin #TabletopTotality Building a character with depth and lasting story power often starts first with determining the events that shaped said character before they became adventurers and heroes. Choosing the right background can not only positively...
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S2E12: Cinematic Encounters In Your TTRPG
#DND #DungeonsAndDragons #5E #TTRPGs #RPGs #Cinematic #Epic #Encounters #TabletopTotality "POWER WORD POOOOOOOP!" *Villain is immediately uncomfortable* The 3 Piece Tendies discuss how to spice things up and make your encounters more epic with proven tricks and tips to bring that movie like feel…
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S2E11: Re-Creation VS Inspiration
#DND #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGs #TabletopTotality #RPGs Taking inspiration from another medium and using it in a TTRPG like Dungeons and Dragons is just something we all do, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. Where is the line between taking inspiration and just shamelessly copying…
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S2 E10 - Crafting In Dungeons and Dragons | Other TTRPGs | Star Wars
TTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars have plenty of powerful, magical and exceedingly rare items. However, what happens when a player wants something for their character that doesn't exist already in the books? The guys discuss tips and tricks for how to use crafting effectively in your...
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S2 E9 - How to End a Game in Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPGs!
When everyone playing a game finds it to be continually rewarding sometimes the hardest part is know when and how to wrap things up. Every great story comes to an end at some point and there might be a lot of pressure to offer an ending that satisfies everyone involved. The guys discuss their own...
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S2 E8 - Running a Long Campaign
When a campaign in Dungeons and Dragons or a similar TTRPG begins to reach higher levels and run for a longer period of time in real life, it is possible to lose the 'Magic' of playing the game. So how do you as the Dungeon Master or Overlord keep it alive? How do you keep your players interested...
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S2 E7 - Guilds and Factions in Your TTRPGs
Looking for a way to work a side quest into your TTRPG campaign? Interested in gaining skills and abilities outside of those offered by traditional player classes? Guilds, Factions and other major institutions such as Temples and Libraries can provide a wealth of roleplaying and storytelling...
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S2 E6 - Coming Back From A Break
What's up Bone Jabronies!? The Three Piece Tendies discuss how to manage a break in play in your Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPG Campaign. Taking time away from your world of fantasy is a necessity and sometimes the breaks can last longer than what was previously anticipated, so how does one...
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S2 E5 - The Importance of Session Zero in Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPGs.
The three-piece tendy discusses the definition and importance of figuring out your game before it even begins. #DND #TTRPGs #SessionZero The world of Tabletop Roleplaying Games awaits but where do you begin? Have a great campaign planned that you can't wait to share with your friends? Don't start...
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Season 2: Episode 4: The Future of Dungeons & Dragons
The trio is joined by their good buddy Shawn G to discuss the future of D&D. What is it that they hope to see in the upcoming version of D&D that's been promised for 2024? Will it be 5.5e, or 6th Edition? Will there be more Feats? An Advanced Dungeon Master's Guide? All of these questions, and...
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S2 EP.3: Making Environments Matter In Dungeons and Dragons | Other TTRPGs
#DungeonsNDragons #DND5e #5e #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGs #RPGs #CallOfCthulhu #Chaosium #Symbaroum #FreeLeague #WOTC #BonePonyRanch #GetRanchedUp #TableTopTotality The boys discuss the many ways in which the environment or setting of your world can be more than just landscape and actually feel…
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Season 2: Episode 2: Character Flaws!
At the Bone Pony Ranch, we're discussing Character Flaws as a means of propelling your game to a different level. Character Flaws help make more memorable and dynamic characters and influences how said character interacts with the world. Do you agree? GIT RANCH'D UP! Live Plays, Podcasts and…
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Season 2: Episode 1: Interesting Villains!
The TTT Guys discuss what makes for dynamic, intriguing and unforgettable Villain in your story? Do they have to be Evil? Do you need to know the villain or their full plans or can they evolve with your players as the game moves on? Come on down to the ranch, naw!! GIT RANCH'D UP! Free 5e Content...
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Episode #20: Review Of Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft!
The TTT Guys take a look at Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft and discuss who could best benefit from buying this book as well as a brief overview of what is contained within. Van Richten's: https://dnd.wizards.com/products/van-richtens-guide-ravenloft Strongholds and Followers:...
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Episode # 19: Candlekeep Mysteries Review!
The boys break down Wizards of the Coast's latest adventure book, "Candlekeep Mysteries" which contains 17 individual missions. The TTT guys look at the pros and cons of the book and discuss who could benefit from owning this book; Spoiler, it is not for everyone. Come on down the ranch, Bone...
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Episode #18: Overlord vs Player Expectations!
The TTT guys have a discussion about what should be expected of everyone at the TTRPG table. They also discuss the popular live-play shows such as Critical Role and the effects such shows have upon the average gaming session. Come on down to the BP Ranch and listen in! Website:...
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Episode #17: Keeping A Tight Ship.
Ever feel like the people at your table are bored? Is it possible that the phones, computers and applications that everyone is using is causing a lack of focus? What happens when your players continue to joke about even after you have started your description of the vile tomb? What happens when...
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Episode #16: Tabletop Special: Interview with Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt of Am Writing Fantasy!
Bone Ponies! The Tabletop gang is absolutely thrilled to welcome our first guests to the Bone Pony Ranch! The guys interview best selling fantasy authors and dynamic duo Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt! Combined, these authors have an impressive total of published books between themselves and have...
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Episode # 15: The Power of Names!
What is in a Name? Is it just an identifier or is it something's complete identity? Is something named nonsensically or was there a direct and ancient reason for that name? What happens if an extra-planar being or a supremely powerful sorcerer were to learn your name? What could they do with that...
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Episode #14: Alignments!
The Tabletop guys discuss all things alignment in TTRPGS. They share some of their experiences as well as preferences for story telling, allowing characters and narratives to progress freely and not remain confined to the limits of whatever their alignments might be. Saddle Up, Bone Ponies. This...
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Episode #13: Mixing Up Combat!
Combat is not for everyone so the guys at the Bone Pone Ranch discuss creative ways that you as the game Overlord can implement to ensure that everyone at the table is having fun. The gang discusses ways in which the battlefield can be more interactive so that even non combatant characters can...
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Episode # 0: Let's get this party started!
Who are they? What are they? Why do they matter? These four guys discuss tabletop gaming and how it has affected their lives. Join us for the beginning!
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Episode # 12: NPCs Pt. 2 : Animal Companions and Hirelings.
The gang discusses the benefits and dangers of using Animal Companions or recruiting Followers and Hirelings. They offer insight to both the Player and the Overlord to create a balance that works in managing the additions without causing the game to break or everyone at the table to become...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Three life long friends discuss a variety of topics related to Tabletop Gaming and their experiences with these games. The trio offers humor, insight and advice for better roleplaying experiences for everyone at the table. In addition they create free content for the games they discuss and livestream games to raise money for charity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/curgan-ruinkeeper/support
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Three life long friends discuss a variety of topics related to Tabletop Gaming and their experiences with these games. The trio offers humor, insight and advice for better roleplaying experiences for everyone at the table. In addition they create free content for the games they discuss and...
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