Episodes

  • Ending the Adventure
    Aug 6 2024

    Whether you're flying a plane or running an RPG, sticking the landing is very important. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss ways to properly end an adventure, whether it's a one-shot or a multi-year campaign.

    Writing For Roleplay is an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Whether you are a player, GM, publisher, or actual play performer, you'll find incredible tips to help level up your TTRPG experience.

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    Art by Ashlee Hart

    Music: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog

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    45 mins
  • Dark Themes & Safety Tools
    Jul 30 2024

    If you want to run your game where everyone has chainsaw hands and does turbo-drugs, you might want to have a conversation first. In today's episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss how to approach dark themes, the mistakes they've made in the past, and what safety tools you can use to make sure everyone has a blast.

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    The TTRPG Safety Toolkit is a resource co-curated by Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk. The TTRPG Safety Toolkit is a compilation of safety tools that have been designed by members of the tabletop roleplaying games community for use by players and GMs at the table. You can find it at ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com.

    Art by Ashlee Hart

    Music: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog

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    39 mins
  • Combat
    Jul 23 2024

    Combat and roleplaying don't need to be separated! Kevin and Kayla discuss roleplaying a pre-fight monologue, crafting compelling combat encounters, and the party dynamics in combat that bleed out into the rest of the campaign.

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    Thirsty Sword Lesbians: https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/

    The Monsters Know What They're Doing by Keith Ammann: https://www.themonstersknow.com/

    Art by Ashlee Hart

    Music: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog

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    51 mins
  • Know the Rules
    Jul 16 2024

    Mechanics vs. Narrative? We spit on that false dichotomy! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss how the mechanics influence the narrative and the narrative influences the mechanics. If you want to play the game, you gotta know the rules.

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    "Rules Are A Cage (and I'm a Puppygirl)" by Jay Dragon: https://possumcreek.medium.com/rules-are-a-cage-and-im-a-puppygirl-69e8d569b2b6

    Alice is Missing: https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missing

    Art by Ashlee Hart

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    49 mins
  • Crafting Villains
    Jul 9 2024

    From cunning masterminds to powerful brutes, we love to hate villains of all varieties! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss crafting the perfect villain for your campaign.

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    Art by Ashlee Hart

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    48 mins
  • Interview with Rowan Zeoli, Rascal News Co-Founder
    Jul 2 2024

    Rowan Zeoli, TTRPG Journalist and Co-Founder of Rascal News, joins us today to talk about writing ABOUT roleplaying games, along with the state of the industry, starting your own business, and how fascism is bad.

    Support independent journalism during Rascal News' 2024 Pledge Drive: https://www.rascal.news/rascal-pledge-drive-2024-goals-schedule-calendar/

    Articles Mentioned
    Rascal News - Government suits roleplay World War III like murderhobos, because of course they do: https://www.rascal.news/government-wargame-ww3-trump-presidency/
    Rascal News - Letters from the Twenty-Sided Tavern: https://www.rascal.news/letters-from-the-twenty-sided-tavern/

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    47 mins
  • Interview with Ron Ogden, Dungeon Run Producer/DM
    Jun 25 2024

    On today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play.

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    Watch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRun
    Catch Ron Ogden on socials @therealrogden

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Crafting NPC's
    Jun 18 2024

    From quest givers to factions to wildlife, keeping your world from feeling empty is hard work. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting NPC's!

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    55 mins