Episodes

  • Trail of the Behmoth is Out!
    Oct 24 2022

    Check out Trail of the Behemoth on Drivethru RPG!

    Seamus and I go deep behind the scenes and talk about the favorite parts of the adventures we made for the system and other cool aspects you can steal for your own games.

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    43 mins
  • I'm Releasing a Game!
    Jun 25 2021

    Trail of the Behemoth is an game about hunting giant monsters, a TTRPG you can bring to a boardgame night. I'm working on it with Seamus Allen, and we're going to talk about what we're doing and when it might be finished.

    I might even hand out some playtest files to listeners. If your interested, contact me on twitter @designerdanf. 

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    36 mins
  • Dealing with Evil PCs (and Paladins)
    May 31 2021

    A listener sent me a question on how to deal with evil PCs, and how to deal with lawful-stupid paladins. I answer.

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    32 mins
  • Designing Your Own RPG System (Part 3)
    May 7 2021

    How do you identify an inherently fun mechanic anyway? What's this 'Decision Engine' thing Dan loves so much and how do you make one yourself? Listen and find out.

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    42 mins
  • How to GM for New Players
    May 1 2021

    Want to run RPGs for new players? Want to get them hooked on this hobby we love? Here's how Dan does it.

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    31 mins
  • Live World Building Part 2
    Apr 9 2021

    The second part of Dan and Reuben's live world building session. This time we're digging into Adventure Hooks and Sample Locations in the Necropolis.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Live World Building!
    Apr 2 2021

    Dan and Reuben recorded a live session of their world building. They had fun recording it. Will you have fun listening to it? Let's find out.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Designing Your Own RPG System (Part 2)
    Mar 26 2021

    We didn't finish everything about this topic in one podcast? Huh, who would've thought? Game Designer Dan Felder breaks down how he starts working on a game and the common pitfalls new designers get stuck in when starting a project. 

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    50 mins