Potomac RPG Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adam Schlager
We met as eight strangers in the basement of an apartment complex in Bethesda, MD. Years later, we're still together, bound by friendship and the hobby we all love: tabletop roleplaying games. Join us each week, as we pack our episodes full of old news, tired conversation, and mediocre advice. All in under 60 minutes. Welcome to Potomac RPG, where our group is your group.
In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss character creation that incorporates roleplay and mechanics with the setting of the campaign. Topics include what makes a serious character, whether to go general utility or specialization, and how to pick from your stable of characters. Also, we do some character creation on the fly with Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we take a look an article from screenrant.com about the likelihood of D&D 6e:
https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-6th-edition-books-release-when-6e/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Handbook of Heroes - https://www.handbookofheroes.com/archives/comic/incorporeal
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of house rules in your game. Topics include potions as a bonus action, crit damage, and a review of multiple house rules. Also, we play a game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we take a look at the upcoming Foundation and Wheel of Time series, as well as the Dune movie:
https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-tv-plus-foundation-trailer-wont-stick-to-the-books-and-thats-good/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/2/22558071/amazons-wheel-of-time-show-is-finally-revealed-in-its-first-trailer
https://www.thedailybeast.com/dune-is-an-absolute-marvel-and-the-best-sci-fi-film-in-years
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this bonus episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we look back at another unreleased pilot episode.
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of filler sessions when your group is missing a player or two. Topics include how to use a filler before a plot climax, ideas for fillers between main story arcs, and skipping ahead during a filler to set up a great flashback. Also, Matt tests out his SCP knowledge in Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we take a look at some social encounters that work great in a filler session:
https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-awesome-social-encounters-next-campaign/
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the use of deadly monsters in your encounters. Topics include slaying downed PC's, multipart monsters, and we review a homebrew enemy. Also, we create some of our own monsters in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss gamerant's top ten deadliest high level monsters:
https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-deadliest-high-level-monsters-ranked/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, Sara hosts with special guests Ice & Mr. Valentine to discuss finding your authentic self through D&D. Topics include quotas for representation, the LGBTQ+ hero, and expressing trans NPC's in authentic and meaningful ways. Also, we have a Palate Cleanser to get to know our guests!
In the news segment, we discuss the pulled art contest from D&D Beyond due to public criticism:
https://techraptor.net/tabletop/news/dnd-beyond- contest-pulled-due-to-backlash
Mr. Valentine's art & social media links:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9d_WdU8YPMptKI3SqBj7bw
https://www.instagram.com/legacy.torr/
https://twitter.com/legacy_torr
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss ways to keep your group from splintering or fading away. Topics include protecting game day, keeping the momentum, and chaos at the table. Also, Sara does a Hostile Takeover!
In the news segment, we discuss WotC's change in formatting of adventures to more bite-sized bits:
https://gizmodo.com/d-ds-lead-rule-designer-explains- why-actual-play-has-in-1847342631
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the use of factions. Topics include ways to use factions in your game, an opposing faction to druids, and what to do when players join separate factions. Also, we create our own factions in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss the announcement of Fizban's Treasury of Dragons:
https://www.ign.com/articles/dnd-fizban-treasury-dragons-reveal
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this bonus episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we look back at our very first recording of the podcast.
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the Mutants & Masterminds system. Topics include house rules to make things easier for new players, ideas for a shadow manipulation hero, and how to avoid being a mega douche. Also, we put Matt's knowledge to the test in Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we discuss the announcement of Marvel releasing a new TTRPG in Spring 2022:
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/captain-america-birthday-reads
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Mutants & Masterminds - https://greenroninstore.com/collections/mutants-masterminds
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss roleplaying characters that are the opposite of you. Topics include playing a super intelligent archmage, dealing with players concerned about having to be the face of the party, and how to RP and older person. Also, we review 1985 Games' The Genesis Box: Deck of Stories in Proving Grounds!
https://1985games.com/products/the-genesis-box
In the news segment, we discuss the recent brouhaha on Twitter of E. Gary Gygax, Jr's comments on the Live From The Bunker podcast regarding TSR:
https://www.geeknative.com/132526/the-new-tsr-games-clarify-position-as-key-names-appeared-to-distance-themselves/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss structuring your sessions. Topics include a two day journey with depleted resources and a emotionally focused festival.
In the news segment, we discuss the recent Unearthed Arcana from WotC:
https://media.wizards.com/2021/dnd/downloads/UA2021_06_08_MagesStrixhaven.pdf
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Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss DM resources. Topics include general advice for a new DM, building an affordable DM screen, and organizing NPC information. Also, we rank some our must have DM resources in our segment, Pick Is In!
In the news segment, we discuss the announcements of The Wild Beyond the Witchlight and Strixhaven: Curriculum of Chaos:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2021/06/11/dungeons-and-dragons-had-a-busy-week/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
Homemade DM Screen by Skill Tree - https://youtu.be/ENnauCGgTdM
Forged Dice DM Screen - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078BJNQVP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the D&D paladin class. Topics include picking a feat/weapon, understanding smites, and roleplaying a multiclassed pally. Also, we rank our favorite paladin subclasses in Pick Is In!
In the news segment, we discuss Rene-Jean Page's paladin role in the upcoming D&D movie:
https://www.gamesradar.com/bridgerton-star-rege-jean-page-teases-his-role-in-dungeons-and-dragons-movie/
As well as the status of a potential third campaign for Critical Role:
https://decider.com/2021/06/04/will-there-be-a-campaign-3-critical-role/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss dealing with minor group problems. Topics include accidental cheating, arguing over skill checks, and not feeling a new character. Also, we do some character creation based on songs in the Palate Cleanser!
In the news segment, we discuss some upcoming ttrpg releases for 2021:
https://gamerant.com/table-top-rpgs-didnt-know-2021/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss underhanded characters and how to play them. Topics include limiting intraparty deceit with players who don't know each other, including the DM on your dastardly plans, and whether a DM should put their thumb on the scale to tempt players into betrayal. Also, we create some morally questionable character in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent article in Forbes detailing the amazing growth for D&D in 2020:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2021/05/19/2020-was-the-best-year-ever-for-dungeons--dragons/?sh=5bfddecb4f37
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Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the absolutely necessary Session 0. Topics include what to include in a session zero, providing a campaign synopsis, and whether a second session zero might be useful. Also, we build our own session zero in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss the upcoming release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft:
https://www.polygon.com/22430494/dungeons-dragons-van-richtens-guide-to-ravenloft-review
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Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, our friends from the Monday group discuss the social changes experienced in becoming D&D players. Topics include what the neighbors will think, how significant others react, and the stigma that still is attached to Dungeons & Dragons. Also, we play a quick game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent announcement that the upcoming D&D movie has started filming:
https://collider.com/dungeons-and-dragons-movie-filming-begins/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we touch on the introduction of lore into games. Topics include how to best execute a lore dump on your players, how much info to attach to in-game history and arcana checks, and bringing previous edition lore into your world. Also, Matt does the DnDTag!
In the news segment, we discuss the amazing Jeff Goldblum joining an actual play podcast:
https://www.thegamer.com/jeff-goldblum-elven-sorcerer-dungeons-dragons-podcast-dark-dice/
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Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss introducing a new character to an existing campaign. Topics include how a DM can help integrate a new character into an established party, dealing with a player who is bored with their character, and whether to create a new character based on opposing motivations. Also, we play a quick game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent Draconic Origins Unearthed Arcana released by WotC:
https://media.wizards.com/2021/downloads/Unearthed-Arcana-2021-Draconic-Options.pdf
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Potomac RPG Store - https://store.potomacrpg.com
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we celebrate our 50th episode and Season 1 finale with a discussion on post-pandemic play. Topics include pros/cons of in-person vs. virtual and how new players who have never played around a table might react in the coming months. Also, in Let's Build Something, we pick an icon to symbolize the coming season.
In the news segment, we discuss the increase in revenue seen in ttrpg's during the pandemic:
https://www.thegamer.com/good-year-for-dungeons-and-dragons/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss character conflicts and how best to deal with them in-game. Topics include party members with love for opposing dragon gods, an unexpected killing, and secret agents in employ of the Red Wizards of Thay. Also, we play a quick game of Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we discuss the D&D TV series, currently in development:
https://www.slashfilm.com/dungeons-and-dragons-tv-series-writer/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss campaign dead-ends and how to get out of them. Topics include driving towards a quick ending, incorporating characters into the world history, and why a gnome mother would leave her kid. Also, Sara does the #dndtag in the Palate Cleanser!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent Kickstarter, Pixels:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pixels-dice/pixels-the-electronic-dice
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we get lost in the feywilds and all the marvelous creatures contained within. Topics include memorable events in the feywilds, bargains and consequences, and homebrew fey characters. Also, we play a game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent release of an Unearthed Arcana from Wizards of the Coast:
https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-unearthed-arcana-fae-hobgoblins/
https://media.wizards.com/2021/dnd/downloads/UA2021_FeyFolk.pdf
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Found Familiar - www.foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss how to build and implement villains into the game. Topics include introducing villain backstory, running a lawful neutral villain, and understanding why a villain does what a villain does. Also, we come up with our own villains in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent announcement that Hugh Grant will be playing the villain in the new Dungeons and Dragons movie:
https://www.gamesradar.com/hugh-grant-cast-as-dungeons-and-dragons-movie-villain/
As well as new changes to D&D Adventurer's League:
http://geekspin.co/dungeons-and-dragons-character-creation-ph-plus-1-rule/
Plus, we dive into a recent YouTube post from Ben DeHart about villain archetypes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pB0E862-h0
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the use of character knives to introduce plot hooks. Topics include implementing character background hooks into a prewritten campaign, ideas for a character plot item, and players not pursuing their backstories. Also, we come up with our own character knives in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss the recent announcement of the new D&D setting book, Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft:
https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-ravenloft/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, John de Campos from Terrible Games joins us to discuss all things ooze, puss, and wax in tabletop roleplaying, as well as his latest Kickstarter campaign: Repugnant. Topics include how to intensify the grossness of an Aberrant Mind Sorcerer Kenku, tips on disgusting descriptions, and what a night hag might be weaving with her hair. Also, we do the #dndtag for a Palate Cleanser!
Repugnant on Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tokenterrors/repugnant-the-worlds-most-disgusting-ttrpg
In the news segment, we discuss an article by Charlie Hall at Polygon about the current Zinequest 3 happening over at Kickstarter:
https://screenrant.com/game-master-dm-railroading-players-tabletop-rpg-dnd/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Token Terrors - https://www.tokenterrors.com/
Zinequest 3 - https://www.kickstarter.com/zinequest
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the views of D&D and other tabletop games from the perspective of a non-gaming significant other. Topics include non-gamer support of gaming, how to get your significant other into D&D, and how to explain D&D to a non-geek. Also, Rachel answers some tough questions in the Palate Cleanser!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent from forbes.com about having a game night on Valentine's Day:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robwieland/2021/02/12/turn-valentines-day-into-game-night-with-these-tabletop-games/?sh=375b90a15b30
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Soundstripe - https://soundstripe.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss character leveling. Topics include level pacing and feeling progress without magic items. Also, the show suffers a hostile takeover.
In the news segment, we discuss the recent post by Netflix regarding Geralt of Rivia's D&D class:
https://www.thegamer.com/netflix-believes-geralt-of-rivia-would-be-a-cleric-instead-of-a-rogue-in-dungeons-dragons/
As well as a new third-party supplement about gelatinous cubes:
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-cubonomicon-gelatinous-cube/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we jump into discussions on encounter building. Topics include making a bandit fight interesting, some non-combat encounters for a lake crossing, and how often to use random encounters. We hear back from a poster we featured on last week's episode. Also, we play a game of Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we discuss the new Unearthed Arcana released by Wizards of the Coast, and an accompanying article from Tommy Williams over at geektyrant.com:
https://media.wizards.com/2021/dnd/downloads/UA2021_GothicLineages.pdf
https://geektyrant.com/news/the-latest-unearthed-arcana-for-dungeons-amp-dragons-makes-huge-changes-to-race-mechanics-with-3-gothic-lineages
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Soundstripe - https://soundstripe.com
D and D Book Club - https://www.stitcher.com/show/d-and-d-book-club
D&D Quiz Show by Jorphdan - https://youtu.be/0qfhVN64AiA
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about the dangers of railroading in tabletop roleplaying. Topics include, finding the middle ground between railroad and sandbox, how to get your players on the plot without railroading, and how to loosen up regarding DM control of events. Also, we see if we can spot the fake RPG horror story in our segment, Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we discuss an article by Coleman Gailloreto at screenrant.com titled How A Tabletop RPG Game Master Can Avoid Railroading Their Players:
https://screenrant.com/game-master-dm-railroading-players-tabletop-rpg-dnd/
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the connection between players and the characters they play. Topics include how a disillusioned player can build attachment to a character, tips for DM's to improve general attachment and emotion, and what to do if you become too attached. Also, in this week's Palate Cleanser, we do the #dndtag!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent article from Zackery Carnley at gamerant.com titled Dungeons and Dragons: Candlekeep Mysteries Seemingly Has a Little Something for Everyone:
https://gamerant.com/dungeons-dragons-candlekeep-mysteries-seemingly-little-something-everyone/
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Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com/
dndtag - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R4IvErc8k5bZLat_UxnLV4w0IUzO9OxlcR8bo_3JUXY/edit
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss some great fantasy novels of the past and present. Topics include novels that help with D&D, easy-to-get-into fantasy novels, and the current state of the fantasy genre. Also, we play a game of Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent article from Connor Trinske at screenrant.com titled Dungeons & Dragons Retail Listings Hint At New Book Reveal Next Week:
https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-retail-listings-hint-new-book/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we dive into roleplaying different genders in game. Topics include voicing for a different gender, introducing transgender NPC's, and demographic stats for your campaign. Also, we get in a Palate Cleanser!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent article from Scott Baird at thegamer.com titled How Tabletop RPGS Broke Away From The Table And Brought People Together In 2020:
https://www.thegamer.com/tabletop-rpgs-online-2020-dnd-vampire/
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we dig into some system designs and the theory behind them. Topics include simulation systems, moving from D&D to Dungeon World, and using Ars Magica as the basis for a homebrew system. Also, we play a game of Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we discuss a recent article from Coleman Gailloreto at screenrant.com titled Easy-To-Hack Tabletop RPGs For Aspiring Creators:
https://screenrant.com/best-tabletop-rpg-system-make-your-own-game/
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Soundstripe - https://www.soundstripe.com/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we turn our gaze on love and sex in the tabletop world. Topics include two PC's forming a relationship in-game, how far to go in describing sex scenes, and how to roleplay attraction with your significant other at the table. Also, we have some fun with a Palate Cleanser!
In the news segment, we discuss an essay by Ian Sturrock titled Love for Dice: Love, Sex, Romance and Reward in Tabletop Role-Playing Games, which appeared in the book: Game Love: Essays on Play and Affection:
https://books.google.com/books?id=jf4JBgAAQBAJ&lpg=PA63&ots=7KdEwipLt9&dq=sex%20dungeons%20and%20dragons&lr&pg=PA63#v=onepage&q&f=true
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, special guest Mike joins us as we talk about the experience of getting into tabletop roleplaying for the first time. Topics include good session 0 questions, teaching new players via online tools, and sample events to take a new player through. Also, we see if we can spot the fake RPG horror story in our segment, Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we discuss an article by Austin King at screenrant.com about the D&D board game, The Adventure Begins:
https://screenrant.com/dnd-dungeons-dragons-adventure-begins-tabletop-board-game/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Miro Whiteboard App - https://miro.com/
The Adventure Begins - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products-board-card-games/dd-adventure-begins
New Player Tutorial Scenario - https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2019/08/dd-the-perfect-tutorial-level-for-new-players.html
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about the fighter class and subclasses in D&D. Topics include making combat interesting for fighters, why there are so many knight subclasses, and how to play an appropriate samurai for public broadcasting. Also, we give our picks for the best fighter subclass in our segment, Pick Is In!
In the news segment, we discuss the 2020 D&D Holiday gift guide from Scott Baird over at screenrant.com:
https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-2020-gift-guide/
As well as the upcoming release of the Dune TTRPG:
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dune-rpg-adventures-in-the-imperium-modiphius/
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Cantrip Candles - https://cantripcandles.com/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about what makes a boss fight truly epic. Topics include balancing encounters, whether to TPK, and choosing proper boss fight music. Also, we build ourselves some custom boss encounters on the fly in our segment, Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we discuss the platform Role opening up Early Access:
https://www.thegamer.com/role-online-roleplaying-community-platform-early-access/
Also, the Cyber Monday sale over at Hero Forge:
https://www.heroforge.com/
And the new release of D&D themed Pop Tarts:
https://www.thegamer.com/dungeons-dragons-tashas-pop-tarts/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Role - https://www.playrole.com/
A Plague Tale: Innocence - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqUMByvhKGY
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about proper manners at the table and during play. Topics include following story prompts for a new DM, forcing backstory hooks, and gaming with a significant other. Also, we see if we can spot the fake in this week's Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we take a look at a guide from whatNerd.com for new D&D players:
https://whatnerd.com/best-dnd-experience-cheat-sheet/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about the use of shields in tabletop roleplaying. Topics include a review of a shield-based homebrew class sent to us by Reddit user WitheringAurora and the use of the Shield Master feat. Also, we build ourselves some custom shields on the spot in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we take a look at two articles by Christian Hoffer at comicbook.com. One about the latest nerf to booming blade and the other the new changes to the artificer class.an upcoming D&D fundraiser for mental health, Wisdom Save Weekend:
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-booming-blade-shadow-blade-nerf/
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-artificer-update/
Homebrew class by Reddit User WitheringAurora:
https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/DK4ZZd7HE
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Character Generator - http://whothefuckismydndcharacter.com/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we get into some mental health issues around anxiety and tabletop roleplaying. Topics include a loosening up for roleplay, hyping yourself up for a session, and dealing with post-game anxiety. Also, we play a quick game of Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we take a look at an upcoming D&D fundraiser for mental health, Wisdom Save Weekend:
https://startplaying.games/event/wisdom-save-weekend
Also, we take a look at an increasingly popular play hitting theatres across the country. An article by Annie Alleman at the Chicago Tribune breaks down 'She Kills Monsters', a play exploring D&D as a way to cope with grief:
https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-ent-bolingbrook-monsters-1023-20201015-oykim3kgirfz7k3nayxvxyn5ii-story.html
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
Critical Role Foundation - https://critrole.com/foundation/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we recover from Halloween by going to the light side and discussing the cleric class. Topics include a lawful good cleric getting along with a chaotic neutral party, an all-cleric adventure, and a good choice for a first time cleric player. Also, we pick our favorite cleric subclass in our segment, Pick Is In!
In the news segment, we take a look at the new Unearthed Arcana released by WotC, featuring new subclasses for the monk and ranger:
https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_102620_Subclasses05.pdf
Also, we take a look at a released snapshot of the table of contents for the upcoming Tasha's Cauldron of Everything:
https://i0.wp.com/assets-prd.ignimgs.com/2020/10/30/tashas-cauldron-of-everything-toc-wm-1604036748321.jpg?ssl=1
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we get into the Halloween spirit and discuss all things undead. Topics include ethically sourced body parts, undead amalgamations, and undead community ideology. Also, we play a game of undead Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we take a look at the current sale over at DnDBeyond:
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/894-15-off-curse-of-strahd-and-new-strahd-miniatures
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Strahd Must Die Tonight - https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/359-strahd-must-die-tonight-how-to-play-ravenloft-in-a
Strahd Must Die Again - https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/647-strahd-must-die-again-and-again-and-again
Strahd Must Die...In Space! - https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/895-strahd-must-die-in-space
A Plague Tale: Innocence - https://aplaguetale.com/en
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss character backstories and how to incorporate them into play. Topics include a character finding their parents after being abandoned, contracts with devils, and a knowledge domain cleric with a penchant for information peddling. Also, we build out some original character backstories in Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we take a look at an article from J.R. Zambrano at belloflostsouls.net discussing the newest subclasses released on DnDBeyond, created by Matt Mercer:
https://www.belloflostsouls.net/2020/10/dd-matt-mercer-releases-two-new-subclasses-on-dd-beyond.html
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/paladin#OathoftheOpenSea
https://www.dndbeyond.com/classes/monk#WayoftheCobaltSoul
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the implications of all the death characters have a tendency to cause. Topics include a dead outpost captain, a dead source of information, and a dead king. Also, we play a game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we take a look at a not so pleasant review of the Baldur's Gate 3 early access by Jim Salter at arstechnica.com:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/baldurs-gate-3-early-access-mediocre-rpg-amazing-rendering-engine/
As well as an article from Zoe Trepanier over at gamerant.com about former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang sitting down for a D&D fundraiser:
https://gamerant.com/andrew-yang-dungeons-and-dragons/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about bringing a voice to your character at the table. Topics include female character voices, if races have particular accents, and getting stuck in one voice. Also, we come up with a character voice on the spot in our segment, Let's Build Something!
In the news segment, we take a look at upcoming settings in D&D in 2021 from an article by Braxton Kimball at screenrant.com:
https://screenrant.com/dungeons-dragons-dnd-dark-sun-spelljammer-grey-hawk/
As well as an article from Cat Webling over at thegamer.com announcing the upcoming Power Ranger TTRPG using D&D5e:
https://www.thegamer.com/power-rangers-tabletop-rpg-dnd-dungeons-dragons-5e/
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Potomac RPG Store - https://teespring.com/stores/potomacrpg
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we feel the battle rage as we discuss all things combat. Topics include making combat more engaging, balancing encounters for large parties, and coming to terms with our old age. Also, Matt and Steve face off in Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we take a look feel-good story about a man in Canada who has DM'ed a game for 38 straight years:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/20/us/dungeons-and-dragons-longest-game-great-big-story-trnd/index.html
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a long look at the bard class and subclasses for D&D. Topics include tempering hijinks, building a skald, and how to be the best damn bard at an in-game wedding. Also, we pick our favorite bard subclass, of which you can cast your vote for who you agree with most on our twitter poll.
In the news segment, we take a look at last month's Unearthed Arcana, featuring the College of Spirits bard:
https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_Subclasses04.pdf
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Kingkiller Chronicle - https://www.patrickrothfuss.com/content/books.asp
Stormlight Archive - https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-stormlight-archive-series/
Rime of the Frostmaiden - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/icewind-dale-rime-frostmaiden
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about how to help players engage with between session roleplay. Topics include required rp homework, between session meta-gaming, and bridging the gap between sessions. Also, we build ourselves some custom between session roleplay options.
In the news segment, we take a look at an article from Jeffrey Parkin at Polygon titled "How to take part in the biggest D&D game ever":
https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/24/21399448/dungeons-and-dragons-celebration-event-dates-tickets-icewind-dale
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D&D Celebration 2020 - https://dnd.wizards.com/dndcelebration
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss healing and disease in tabletop roleplaying. Topics include custom healing items, disease discovery, and the role of support characters. Also, we build ourselves some custom diseases on the spot for use in games.
In the news segment, we take a look at an article from Jon Ryan at IGN titled Exclusive: Get An Early Look Inside D&D's Rime of the Frostmaiden:
https://www.ign.com/articles/dnd-frostmaiden-first-look-preview-pages
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, Adderson and Leon from the Pod of Many Things guest star as we dive into the influence of D&D on pop culture. Topics include entertainment creations that started at a D&D table, wedding planning, and building an interesting resume. Also, Adderson and Leon take on Trivia Time!
In the news segment, we take a look at the upcoming release of Tasha's Cauldron of Everything:
https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/tashas-cauldron-everything
As well as an article by Meg Bucholtz at looper.com, titled Dungeons and Dragons Movie Release Date, Cast and Plot:
https://www.looper.com/208386/dungeons-and-dragons-movie-release-date-cast-and-plot/
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Community - https://www.nbc.com/community
IT Crowd - https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-it-crowd
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we dive into the difficult topic of improvisation. Topics include rapid response, a fantasy improv troupe, and the use of "No, but..." Also, we try our own hand at improv to interesting results.
In the news segment, we take a look at an article from Christian Hoffer at comicbook.com, titled Dungeons & Dragons Drops Cryptic Teaser:
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-hideous-laughter-teaser/
As well as an article by Caitlin Grieve at screenrant.com, titled Baldur's Gate 3 Devs Want Players To Be Evil:
https://screenrant.com/baldurs-gate-3-release-good-evil-playthrough-differences/
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Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Dungeon World - https://dungeon-world.com/
Witcher 3 - https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss curses in Dungeons & Dragons. Topics include secret effects, managing curses, and some advice for a very peculiar curse. Also, we make our own cursed items on the spot.
In the news segment, we take a look at an article from Christian Hoffer at comicbook.com, titled Making Curses a True Threat in Dungeons & Dragons:
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-dragons-fifth-edition-curses/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Critical Role - https://critrole.com/
Matt Mercer's Corruption Rules - https://thetrove.net/Books/Dungeons%20&%20Dragons/5th%20Edition%20(5e)/3rd%20Party/Critical%20Role/Corruption%20Rules%20v1.0.pdf
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the Warlock class in Dungeons & Dragons. Topics include character backgrounds, subclasses not named Hexblade, and the future of the class in general. Also, we give our picks for our favorite Warlock subclasses. You can let us know how we did on our Twitter poll.
In the news segment, we take a look at the newly released Unearthed Arcana from Wizards:
https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_Subclasses04.pdf
Also, we cover an article from Amy Ratcliffe at the Nerdist about a new contest from Manticore Games, where you can build a dungeon and possibly win up to $20,000:
https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-dragons-design-a-dungeon-contest-deborah-ann-woll-jerry-holkins/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we talk about increasing player engagement at the table. Topics include remembering important information during campaigns, keeping attention during long sessions, and coping with online sessions. Also, a quick game of Say It Ain't So!
In the news segment, we take a look at an article by Charlie Hall at Polygon that announces the release of two new reprints of Curse of Strahd.
https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/31/21349378/dungeons-and-dragons-curse-of-strahd-revamped-beadle-grimms-halloween
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a look at the impact of death in tabletop roleplaying. Topics include helping players cope with character death and ways to make death interesting.
In the news segment, we cover two articles regarding character death. First, an article by Daniel Lindsey at cbr.com that takes a look at how to incorporate emotion into a character death.
https://www.cbr.com/dungeons-dragons-coping-with-character-death/
Second, we look at the Angry GM's advice regarding death.
https://theangrygm.com/death-sucks/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Critical Role - https://geekandsundry.com/use-critical-roles-resurrection-rules-in-your-own-campaign/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a deep dive into D&D feats. Topics include the Sharpshooter feat, how Sentinel should work against mounted combatants, and what feat to choose for a paladin. Also, we argue about our favorite general feat.
In the news segment, we cover the latest Unearthed Arcana, featuring new feats.
https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_Feats.pdf
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we tackle the difficulties of worldbuilding. Topics include building out a world and organizational tools. Also, we build a brand new world of our own, right off the cuff.
In the news segment, we cover the worldbuilding tool, Legend Keeper.
https://www.legendkeeper.com/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Scrivener - https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview
World Anvil - https://www.worldanvil.com/
Article by James Haeck - https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/841-worldbuilding-with-your-players
The University of Auntimoany Ethnographical Questionnaire - http://www.bethisad.com/questionnaire.htm
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we take a deep dive into the rogue class. Topics include nerfing rogue abilities, the Arcane Trickster subclass, and multi-classing rogues. Also, we argue about the best rogue subclass in 5e.
In the news segment, we cover last month's Unearthed Arcana. Specifically, the Phantom subclass.
https://media.wizards.com/2020/dnd/downloads/UA2020_SubclassesRevisited_0512.pdf
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss problem players and problem DM's. Topics include the controlling DM's, dice cheaters, and players who keep changing their character traits. Also, we read some rpg horror stories in our new segment, Say It Ain't So.
In the news segment, we cover the latest news for the game demo for Cyberpunk 2077, as well as Netflix's latest decision to pull the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons episode due to blackface.
https://www.pcgamer.com/after-4-thrilling-hours-in-cyberpunk-2077s-massive-open-world-im-hungry-for-more/
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/community-why-netflix-just-pulled-the-advanced-dungeons-and-dragons-episode.html/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Cyberpunk 2077 - https://www.cyberpunk.net/us/en/
Avrae Bot - https://avrae.io/
Rolz.org - https://rolz.org/join
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss official D&D adventure modules. Topics include the modules for newbies, as well as some for grognards. Also, some module history trivia.
In the news segment, we cover the latest announcement of Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, as well as D&D's move towards inclusion, and surprising, and horrifying news from Spirit Halloween.
https://venturebeat.com/2020/06/18/dd-icewind-dale-rime-of-the-frostmaiden-adventure/
https://io9.gizmodo.com/dungeons-dragons-team-announces-new-plans-to-address-1844084273
https://nerdist.com/article/dungeons-and-dragons-costumes-spirit-halloween/
Other products and items discussed on the show:
One Shot Heroes D&D Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1005046
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Please watch this. It's the 2nd #blackaf roundtable that was streamed earlier this week. It's important. Watch and listen.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/646944619
In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the influence of TTRPG's on video games RPG's and vice versa. Topics include the history of TTRPG influence and story linearity, and we play a little video game trivia.
In the news segment, we cover the latest inclusion of League of Legends into the D&D world, as well as the latest announcement for Baldur's Gate 3.
https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/11/21287765/dungeons-dragons-league-of-legends-runeterra-bilgewater
https://youtu.be/-YsT9eQ_CO4
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Divinity: Original Sin 1 & 2 - https://larian.com/
Pillars of Eternity - https://eternity.obsidian.net/
Final Fantasy MMO - https://www.finalfantasyxiv.com/
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Please watch this. It's the #blackaf roundtable that was streamed earlier this week. It's important. Watch and listen.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/641162758
In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we dive into the pirate life within tabletop roleplaying games. Topics include character alignment, a pirate island, and build our own pirate campaign.
In the news segment, we cover a new Kickstarter called Role: A New Kind Of Platform For The RPG Community.
http://kck.st/3eJCYs8
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Ghosts of Saltmarsh - https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/ghosts-saltmarsh
7th Sea - https://www.chaosium.com/7th-sea/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we page through the many digital resources available for playing tabletop roleplaying games online. Topics include online whiteboards, DM resources, and online RP solutions.
In the news segment, we cover a recent article by James Haeck on DnDBeyond discussing the use of handouts for new players.
https://www.dndbeyond.com/posts/814-new-players-guide-how-to-make-awesome-handouts
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Miro - https://www.miro.com
Token Stamp - http://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/
Snap Camera - https://snapcamera.snapchat.com/
Roll20 - https://roll20.net/
Syrinscape - https://syrinscape.com/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we get into the nitty gritty of some of the great systems available for tabletop roleplaying games. Topics include narrative vs. simulation, homebrew, and some trivia fun.
In the news segment, we cover a current Kickstarter for Shadows of Esteren RPG: Dark Romanticism, as well as a recently successful Kickstarter, Torchbearer 2nd edition.
http://kck.st/2WnAeKI
http://kck.st/3czigtM
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Ars Magica - https://www.atlas-games.com/arsmagica/
Pendragon - https://www.chaosium.com/current-pendragon/
City of Mist - https://www.cityofmist.co/
Mutant: Year Zero - https://www.modiphius.com/mutant.html
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we discuss the psychological impact of tabletop roleplaying on real life. Topics include the use of ttrpg's in therapy, overcoming anxiety, and setting boundaries with your gaming group.
In a special news segment, we cover two academic papers released this month, which explore the use of games like Dungeons & Dragons in a therapeutic setting.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1325&context=expressive_theses
https://digital.sandiego.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1172&context=dissertations
Other products and items discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Reacting to the Past - https://reacting.barnard.edu
Masks - https://www.magpiegames.com/masks/
Monsterhearts - https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/monsterhearts
City of Mist - https://www.cityofmist.co/
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we go monster hunting, as Anthony and Steve dive into how they use monsters in their campaigns. Topics include a rant from Adam, appropriate monster damage, and a little trivia fun.
In the news, we cover a current kickstarter from Janaka Stucky, Ekphrastic Beasts.
http://kck.st/2Si75hv
Other products discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com
Critical Role - https://critrole.com
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In this episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we focus on one of the current popularity of tabletop roleplaying games. It truly is a Golden Age for games like D&D. Topics include going mainstream, introducing first timers, and the changing demographics of the hobby.
In the news, we cover a recent article from comicbook.com detailing the demographics released by WotC.
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dungeons-and-dragons-demographics-2020/
Other products discussed on the show:
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com/
Miro - https://miro.com/
Critical Role - https://critrole.com/
Send your questions to questions@potomacrpg.com
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In the premier episode of the Potomac RPG Podcast, we focus on one of the biggest barriers to our hobby: finding a solid, stable group. Topics include first impressions, online resources, and tracking down players for non-D&D games.
In the news, we cover the current Kickstarter project, Fireball:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fireballrpg/fireball-role-playing-simplified-and-in-your-phone
Other products discussed on the show:
World Wide Wrestling RPG - https://ndpdesign.com/wwwrpg
DnDBeyond - https://www.dndbeyond.com/
Found Familiar - https://foundfamiliar.com/
Send your questions to questions@potomacrpg.com
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Coming April 27, 2020, join us each week, as we pack our episodes full of old news, tired conversation, and mediocre advice. All in under 60 minutes. Welcome to Potomac RPG, where our group is your group.
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