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Welcome to the Game Master Speakeasy!
Come on in and have a drink with our hosts, Cody and Lance, as they share their experiences in tabletop gaming. Whether you’re new to the medium or a veteran, there’s always something you could learn here at the Speakeasy. Learn about systems, navigating the table, or even just hear some of our hosts’ insights on all things tabletop.
Pull up a chair, order a drink, and get ready to roll up a character.
Due to technical difficulties, Game Master Speakeasy will be going on indefinite hiatus. We thank you all for following the show and we will announce when we'll be returning on our Facebook page.
This Week's Password Is: "Renovation"
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Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy. This week, Cody & Lance discuss the playtest for One D&D and their initial thoughts on the new rules and changed rules in this new iteration of Dungeons and Dragons.
This Week's Password Is: "Gygax"
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It's happy hour at the Game Master Speakeasy while Cody & Lance discuss good places to start when building a fantasy world of your own. Pull up a chair and pull out the notebooks, graph paper, and pencils because it's time to get building!
This Week's Password is "Pantheon"
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Come on into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss using magic items (and other similar, setting-dependent equipment) and how to make them memorable.
This Week's Password is "Upgrade"
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Technoghosts continue to haunt the Game Master Speakeasy while Cody & Lance discuss the balancing act game masters perform to keep their players engaged.
This week’s password is: “Acrobatics”
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Step in from the summer heat and into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss ways to make roleplaying memorable in your games.
This Week's Password is: "Performance"
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The storm rolls on outside of the Game Master Speakeasy but inside you can listen to Cody & Lance discuss keeping combat in your games interesting and engaging.
This week’s password is: “Initiative”
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The rain keeps coming but the everburning hearth is warm here in the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss their thoughts on licensed tabletop roleplaying games.
This week’s password is: “Thunderclap”
Editor's Note: Audio static begins around 14:40 and ends 15:44
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Step out of the rain and into the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer another listener email asking about game mastering advice they would give to their younger selves.
This week’s password is: “Sending”
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Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer a listener email asking about how to utilize and handle in-game deaths.
This week’s password is: “DEATH”
(POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR DEADLANDS LORE)
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Join us at the Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance discuss how to structure your quests and adventures to make your games run smoother and be more engaging.
This week’s passwords is: “Geas”
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Come in from out of nowhere before you start falling to pieces in this week’s episode of Game Master Speakeasy where Cody & Lance answer a listener's email on how to learn and retain rules as a Game Master.
This week’s password is: “Epic”
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This week at the Game Master Speakeasy, Cody & Lance discuss handling player failure as both a Game Master and a player. Embrace the suck and fail forward with us!
This week’s password is: “Fumble”
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Join Cody & Lance at the Game Master Speakeasy as they discuss handling player conflict both in game and at the table. Do you have an ongoing issue or a problem player? Then this episode is definitely for you!
This week’s password is: “Alignment”
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Come on out to the Game Master Speakeasy where this week Cody & Lance give suggestions on building interesting and believable characters for your games!
This week's password is: "Animate"
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Take a Chance by Kevin MacLeod
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The Ice Giants by Kevin MacLeod
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Last time, Cody & Lance discussed tips for first time Gamemasters, and this time it's the Players turn! Join our hosts and learn valuable information to help you jump into the game easily for the first time.
This episode also continues our fun drinking game from the previous episode if you're of legal age to drink.
This week's password is: "Second Round"
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Join Cody & Lance at the Game Master Speakeasy as they discuss things you should know as a first time game master. If you're able to join us for a legal drink, this episode features a drinking game! Can you count how many times Lance and Cody had to drink? Put how many times they did in the comments or a review and post your own score!
This week's password is: "Hangover"
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Grab a pint at the Game Master Speakeasy; In this week’s episode, Cody and Lance talk about their creative process, from building worlds to fleshing out the creatures that live within those worlds.
This week’s password is: “Illusion"
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Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod
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Welcome back to the Game Master Speakeasy; In tonight’s episode, Cody and Lance discuss who tabletop gaming is for and what it means to them in a particularly wholesome discussion of friendship and adventure.
This week’s password is: “Friends”
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Come visit the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance ring in the new year with a discussion on player engagement, truly getting your players hooked on the game you're running.
This week's password is: "Phantasmagoria"
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As Gamemasters; we've all made some mistakes. Some we learn from, others make for fantastic stories.
Join us at Game Master Speakeasy with Cody and Lance as they discuss some of the missteps and mistakes they've made at the gaming table.
This week's password is: "Error"
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Music used in this episode:
Smoking Gun by Kevin MacLeod
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Join us at the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance will discuss fudging dice rolls as a GM, why a GM would fudge rolls, and their stances on whether or not to fudge.
This week’s password is: “Fudge” (What did you expect?)
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Come on out to the Game Master Speakeasy; Tonight, Cody and Lance will discuss their transition from Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition to Pathfinder Second Edition and the pros and cons of both.
This week’s password is: “Polymorph”
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Welcome, weary travelers, to the Game Master Speakeasy! We open our doors for the first time as our hosts Cody and Lance introduce themselves and begin discussion on the world of Tabletop RPGs. Pull up a chair and let's have a chat!
This week's password is: "Welcome"
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Metal Song is courtesy of Planetary Recording.
- "Internal Collapse" Written by Devin Carter.
Used with permission.
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The hearth is lit, the beer is cold, and the players and dice are ready to roll.
Starting December 3rd, 2021; Join your hosts Cody and Lance every other Friday as we crack open a cold one and talk Tabletop Gaming of all styles.
Whether you're a Game Master, a player, or just remotely interested in Tabletop; you're always welcome at the Game Master Speakeasy.