Savage Interludes: Recent Episodes
Ron and Veronica Blessing, Tracy Sizemore
Join Ron and Veronica Blessing and Tracy Sizemore, as they discuss their favorite RPG, Savage Worlds.
The Trynamic Trio use their final episode to answer their Discord server’s final, burning questions. Stick around for the outro!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:45 - Main Topic: Burning Questions 01:36:54 - Outro 01:38:04 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio were joined by the amazing Chris Hussey (The Adventures of Young & Holt) to form Team Silver Fox (definitely not Team White Hair) to discuss the skills and talents needed to manage time in a one-shot game.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:20 - Look What I Found! 00:10:44 - Main Topic: One-Shot Time Mastery 00:56:37 - Outro 00:57:33 - Ron's Joke
The Trio were joined by Boof to discuss plans for the new year.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:26 - Main Topic: Gaming Resolutions 2023 00:51:20 - Outro 00:52:23 - Ron's Joke
Allan Wroe (Imaginarium Games) joined Tracy and Ron to talk over the pitfalls and experiences of a first-time pulbisher.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:53 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:03:17 - Main Topic: Publishing Pitfalls 00:58:47 - Outro 00:59:50 - Ron's Joke
In the harrowing conclusion of the Supers Duology, Darrell Hayhurst and the Trio were back to discuss the system-neutral topic of running and playing supers games.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Patron Praisings 00:01:26 - Look What I Found! 00:07:32 - Main Topic: Running and Playing Supers Games 00:57:07 - Outro 00:58:11 - Ron's Joke
In this episode the Trynamic Trio were joined by Darrell Hayhurst to finallytalk about the Super Powers Companion for Savage Worlds Adventure Edition.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:34 - Look What I Found?
00:07:43 - Main Topic: SWADE Super Powers Companion
00:56:13 - Outro
00:57:16 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about published adventures and what level of detail they need to help a GM be successful.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:27 - Look What I Found!
00:17:03 - Main Topic: Published Adventures
00:53:42 - Outro
00:54:46 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio were joined by Kristian Serrano to talk about the work to benefit ratio of RPGs.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:26 - Look What I Found!
00:13:33 - Main Topic: Work to Benefit Ratio
01:02:21 - Outro
01:03:23 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio are joined by many of the folks from SInCon 2022! The event was discussed and questions were answered. Trigger warning: grown-ass man crying.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:02:47 - Look What I Found!
00:09:12 - Main Topic: SInCon 2022
01:05:31 - Outtro
01:06:35 - Ron's Joke
Tracy and Ron talk about how video games have influenced their TTRPG experience.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Look What I Found
00:28:34 - Main Topic: Video Games and TTRPGs
00:57:29 - Outro
00:58:33 - Ron's Joke
The Trio discussed Cyberpunk RED’s history chapter, “Welcome to the Dark Future.”
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:32:08 - Main Topic: Cyberpunk RED History
01:00:24 - Outro
01:01:28 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about what it takes to balance family and gaming, even when you game with your S.O.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:29:19 - Main Topic: Balancing Gaming with Family
01:01:50 - Outro
01:02:54 - Ron's Jokes
The Trynamic Trio discussed incorporating character arcs into prewritten or published campaigns.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
SWAGtember IV Bundle: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/367766/SWAGtember-IV-A-New-Hype-BUNDLE?affiliate_id=53247
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:04:44 - Main Topic: Character Arcs
00:39:55 - Outtro
00:40:59 - Ron's Joke
What makes a good Quickstart? The Trynamic Trio tackled that in this episode!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:01:26 - Look What I Found!
00:17:15 - Main Topic: Great Quickstarts
01:01:45 - Outtro
01:02:49 - Ron's Joke
Tracy wrangles two thirds of Team Squirrel (Ron and Cat) to discuss what makes adventures interesting.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:30 - Look What I Found!
00:29:17 - Main Topic: What Makes It Interesting?
01:07:19 - Outtro
01:08:23 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about adventures with heart, how to create them, and how to inject heart into any adventure.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
PocketQuest 2022:https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?filters=0_0_0_0_0_1000012
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:26 - Look What I Found!
00:18:28 - Main Topic: Adventures With Heart
01:00:20 - Outro
01:01:24 - Ron's Joke
Ron and Vern are out taking care of various life demands, and Darrell Hayhurst joins Tracy to talk about life, games, and creative passion, and along the way, provide some insiders' perspectives about working on Savage Worlds for Pinnacle Entertainment.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Kickstarter - Dustbunnies: Life Under the Couch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dhr-dbs/dustbunnies-life-under-the-couch
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 - Patron Praisings
00:01:41 - Look What I Found
00:11:37 - Main Topic: Savage Worlds Insiders
00:54:50 - Outro
00:56:02 - Tracy's Joke
In this episode our heroes discussed common “rules” of gaming and when to break them.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:22:03 - Main Topic: Breaking the "Rules" of Gaming
01:06:00 - Outro
01:07:04 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about those games they’ve regretting buying (or getting rid of)—those games which sit on the shelf unplayed and will likely remain so.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Links:YouTube - Mason Emerson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1KdJxP5nNVcJsLPx7fJxkQ
YouTube - Maitreyi Plays Games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLqQY4lxDmZhKHYhKGdHWg/featured
Creative Demons And How to Slay Them by Richard Holman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58470840-creative-demons-and-how-to-slay-them
Chapter Markers:00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:11:48 - Main Topic: Purchase Regrets
00:52:55 - Outro
00:53:59 - Ron's Joke
This week the Trynamic Trio discussed what sells them on a new setting.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:23:13 - Main Topic: What Sells Us On a Setting
01:02:55 - Outro
01:03:59 - Ron's Joke
The Trio discussed adding new players and/or new characters to an existing campaign/group.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Look What I Found!
00:08:40 - Main Topic: New Players/Characters
00:50:11 - Outro
00:51:15 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio discuseed teamwork, in-game and between players.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:52 - Patron Praisings
00:01:27 - Look What I Found!
00:07:05 - Main Topic: Teamwork
00:50:09 - Outro
00:51:13 - Ron's Joke
The Trio took a deep dive into 13th Age’s “One Unique Thing” rule, and it’s usefulness in pretty much all game systems and settings.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:58 - Look What I Found?
00:09:21 - Main Topic: One Unique Thing
00:43:53 - Outro
00:44:49 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio took on the task of making failure meaningful.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:27 - Look What I Found!
00:20:40 - Main Topic: Failure
01:03:52 - Outro
01:04:56 - Ron's Joke
This discussion was about morality in games. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:16:03 - Main Topic: Morality in Games
01:03:05 - Outro
01:04:09 - Ron's Joke
This week, the Trynamic Trio discussed ways to improve verisimilitude in your game.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:37 - Look What I Found!
00:07:31 - Main Topic: Bolstering Verisimilitude
00:56:21 - Outro
00:57:27 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio discussed capturing a setting in your system of choice.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What i Found!
00:13:28 - Main Topic: Capturing a Setting
00:59:39 - Outro
01:00:42 - Ron's Joke
The Trio discussed running games where PCs have disparate power levels.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:16:46 - Main Topic: Running Games with Disparate Power Levels
00:53:21 - Outro
00:54:25 - Ron's Joke
In this episode, Tracy, Vern, and Ron discussed some how-tos for running convention games.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:01:30 - Look What I Found!
00:06:25 - Main Topic: Convention Games
01:05:13 - Outro
01:06:19 - Ron's Joke
The Trio were joined by life coach, Carly Flagg, to discuss Enneagrams and how they can be applied to your game.
Show Links:Carly's email: carlyflagg@handsatheart.com
Carly's site: https://handsatheart.com/
Take the RHETI test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/
Learn more: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:38 - Main Topic: Enneagrams in Gaming
01:08:33 - Outro
01:09:29 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio discussed the dreaded concept of…splitting the party! (dun-dun-duuuunnnnnn!)
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:27 - Look What I Found!
00:05:15 - Main Topic: Splitting the Party
00:51:54 - Outro
00:52:51 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio discussed consequences in story and whether you should adjust an encouter based on the “level” of the players.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - Patron Praisings
00:01:34 - Look What I Found!
00:07:32 - Main Topic: Consequences in Story
00:47:37 - Outro
00:48:41 - Ron's Joke
The B-Team reunited, and together with listener, John Doom, they formed the Riders of DOOM to demonstrate the SWADE Social Conflict rules.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 - Patron Praisings
00:01:36 - Look What I Found!
00:10:18 - Main Topic: Social Conflicts
00:49:38 - Outro
00:50:34 - Ron's Joke (Courtesy of John)
Our Trynamic Trio discussed choosing a game to run a campaign for an inexperienced group.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:06:37 - Main Topic: Complexity with New Gamers
00:46:46 - Outro
00:47:42 - Joke
Where do you draw the line with real events in historical games? The Trynamic Trio discussed it in this episode! In other news, Vern LIKED Ron’s Joke!!!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:30:47 - Main Topic: Real Events in Historical Games
01:03:00 - Outro
01:04:04 - Ron's Joke
With Vern under the weather, Tracy and Ron discuss the mechanical aspect of campaign design.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:19:22 - Main Topic: Mechanics in Campaign Design
00:57:44 - Outro
00:58:49 - Ron's Joke
In this exciting episode, our Trynamic Trio discussed how to end your campaign! SPOILER ALERT: Actually end it!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:15:06 - Main Topic: Ending Campaigns
00:48:41 - Outro
00:49:46 - Ron's Joke
The gang talked about long-term episodic play and how to maybe make it work.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Look What I Found!
00:10:55 - Main Topic: Episodic Play
00:49:00 - Outro
00:49:56 - Ron's Joke
The Trio talked about heroism—how to help the players feel like their characters are, or should be, heroes and how to make sure you’re running a heroic game.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:03:12 - Look What I Found!
00:08:44 - Main Topic: Heroism
01:01:12 - Outro
01:02:09 - Ron's Joke
Can campaigns that are “no-win” situations, ones where the PCs can’t REALLY change the world, still be fun? That’s exactly what the Trynamic Trio discussed this week!
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - Patron Praisings
00:01:36 - Look What I Found!
00:18:26 - Main Topic: Having Fun With a No-Win Setting
00:57:46 - Outro
00:58:45 - Ron's Joke
In this episode, Tracy led a discussion about the trans experience at the table and ways to improve it. Ron and Vern had to use an alternate mic for this episode, so there’s some weirdness with their voices. Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:01:34 - Look What I Found!
00:07:08 - Main Topic: The Trans Experience at the Table
01:05:05 - Outro
01:06:05 - Ron's Joke
The Trio is back, and they talked about Session Zero…the pitfalls, and maybe some definitions.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Look What I Found!
00:21:46 - Main Topic: Session Zero Pitfalls
01:02:17 - Outro
01:03:12 - Ron's Joke
With two thirds of the Trynamic Trio away, Ron called in Cat (from the mailroom) and Kristian Serrano. They formed Team Squirrel and discussed a topic near and dear to all their hearts (and minds), being a gamer with ADHD. Fun was had, and they stayed more on topic than should be expected. (Editing helped.)
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:02 - Intro
00:01:32 - Look What I Found!
00:07:29 - Main Topic: Gaming With ADHD
01:02:35 - Outro
01:03:31 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about evil-centric games and characters.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:27 - Looke What I Found!
00:16:41 - Main Topic
00:52:48 - Outro
00:53:52 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio were joined by Darrell Hayhurst to ring in the New Year. They took on various short topics from the Official Savage Interludes Discord Server.
Discord: https://discord.gg/ec8SV7bRKn
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:03:28 - Main Topic: Discord Shorts
00:57:38 - Outro
00:58:33 - Ron's Joke
The gang talked about staying positive while properly Monday Morning Quarterbacking your game—also more on useful vs. non-useful feedback.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Look What I Found!
00:16:34 - Main Topic: Staying Positive When Analyzing Your Game
00:58:03 - Outro
00:59:09 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about one of the prevailing buzzphrases in the TTRPG world: failing forward.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:08:43 - Main Topic: Failing Forward
00:58:18 - Outro
00:59:26 - Ron's Joke
The Trio discussed just how much you need to research to run a setting. The answer, of course, is it depends.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Look What I Found!
00:20:39 - Main Topic: What Do You Really Need to Know to Run a Setting?
00:54:30 - Outro
00:55:36 - Ron's Joke
In this episode the gang discussed how to tell good ideas from bad ones in creative endeavors—for gaming, but also in general.
Links:
Ira Glass - The Perpetual Struggle to Find Your Creative Voice Creativity, Inc.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Look What I Found!
00:16:02 - Main Topic: Telling the Good From the Bad in Creative Efforts
00:57:53 - Outro
00:59:01 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talk about the differences between reality and verisimilitude. What realism are you willing to trade away for lighter mechanics? What is the minimum realism you need to maintain verisimilitude?
Links:
The Dungeon Newb’s Guide
Fari VTT
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:42 - Look What I Found!
00:12:10 - Main Topic: Reality vs. Verisimilitude
00:57:43 - Outro
00:58:47 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio take on the transfer of Bennies at the table.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:38 - Look What I Found!
00:19:05 - Main Topic: Keeping Bennies Flowing
00:57:43 - Outro
00:58:47 - Ron's Joke
The gang started their next hundred discussing one hour game sessions.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:30 - Look What I Found!
00:19:15 - Main Topic: One Hour Game Sessions
00:51:00 - Outro
00:52:43 - Ron's Joke
In this double-milestone episode—two years and 100 episdoes—the Trynamic Trio’s celebration plan was to be interviewed by the Official Savage Interludes Discord Server community member, Maitreyi! Also…check out the new album art/logo!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - Patron Praisings
00:03:19 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:10:57 - Main Topic: Maitreyi Questions the Trio
01:45:33 - Nailed It!
01:46:44 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talk through Ron’s apparent disinterest in RPGs at the moment.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:32 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:11:01 - Main Topic: Getting the Fire Back
00:53:25 - Outro
00:54:29 - Siri's (???) Joke
The Trynamic Trio took a request from the Official Savage Interludes Discord server and discussed being intentional and purposeful with new and inexperienced players (and maybe players in general).
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:09:35 - Main Topic: Being Intentional and Purposeful with Players
00:52:35 - Outro
00:53:36 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about the value of what players give GMs on their character sheet and using it in their narrative.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:29 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:03:53 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:13:33 - Main Topic: GMs Using the Character Sheet
00:45:55 - Outro
00:46:58 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio returned and were joined by B-Team members Laura and Darrell. Together they formed: The Fumbling Five! The FF caught everyone up on the Blessings’ situation and answered some mail!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:07 - Patron Praisings
00:01:56 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:30:56 - Mail Call!
00:58:12 - Outro
00:59:14 - Ron's Jokes
The B-Team returned to discuss interpereting published adventures for your tabletop.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:02:35 - Main Topic: Interpereting Adventures
00:45:32 - Outro
00:46:46 - Laura's Joke
The amazing Laura Tank and SI regular, Darrell Hayhurst, returned to aptly fill the shoes of Ron and Vern (and formed the new Bizarro Trio or “B-Team”), as they and Tracy discussed reluctant heroes and PCs who won’t engage.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:01 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:43 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:07:49 - Main Topic: Reluctant Heroes
00:42:07 - Outro
00:43:14 - Tracy's Joke?!
In this episode the gang talked about how to make the FFF of Savage Worlds even more FFF.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:02:09 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:09:03 - Main Topic: Making FFF More FFF
00:53:36 - Outro
00:54:40 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio talked about organizing all that sweet, sweet gaming stuff.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:02:20 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:32 - Main Topic: Organizing Your Gaming Stuff
00:51:37 - Outro
00:52:44 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio kabitzed about the value of players holding in-character conversations among their PCs.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:46 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:38 - Main Topic: Encouraging In-Character Discussion
00:45:37 - Outro
00:46:41 - Ron's Joke
The Trio talked about putting together a player’s guide for your group’s homebrew game, using Pinnacle’s method from their setting books.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:32 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:07:23 - Main Topic: Player's Guides
00:48:41 - Outro
00:49:46 - Ron's Joke
On this week’s episode the gang discussed dilemmas—how to set them up, and how to pay them off.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:48 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:48 - Main Topic: Dilemmas
00:56:43 - Outro
00:57:46 - Ron's Joke
The Trio had a lively debate on what’s most important when trying to get players into settings they’re unfamiliar with. Lots of food for thought here!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:02:05 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:21 - Main Topic: Introducing New Settings
01:01:26 - Outro
01:02:31 - Ron's Joke
This week Vern and Ron are on vacation, so this episode was recorded without any news. The Trynamic Trio tackled collective world building.
Note:This episode lacks artwork and chapters due to some tech restraints while Ron is on vacation. This episode will be updated with chapter markers and album art some time next week.
Classes…what are the advantages and disadvantages? Could you have classes in Savage Worlds? The Trynamic Trio tackled this contentious subject. Also, they discussed why Savage Worlds is your mom (or at least maybe Ron’s).
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:36 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:01 - Main Topic: Classes
00:43:34 - Outro
00:44:38 - Ron's Joke
The gang talked about making memorable, three-dimensional NPCs.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - Patron Praisings
00:01:36 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:03:46 - Main Topic: Creating Engaging NPCs
00:48:44 - Outro
00:49:50 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio tackle their top 10(ish) tips for new GMs. Thanks to Mason Emerson for the topic suggestion!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:02:53 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:10:28 - Main Topic: Top New GM Tips
00:59:03 - Outro
01:00:07 - Ron's Joke?
THIS IS A RE-RELEASE, PLEASE IGNORE TIME SENSITIVE ITEMS IN THE EPISODE.
After going over the typical news and mail, the gang talked about adventure design. Ron and Tracy have some different views on this, and Vern provided her perspective as a player.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:55 - Intro
00:02:06 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:12:17 - Mail Call
00:24:10 - Main Topic: Adventure Design
01:15:36 - Outro
01:16:18 - Ron's Joke
01:17:00 - Re-Intro
Yes it’s another mail bag episode and the Die Hard references are getting tougher to keep going, as evidenced by our latest title.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:59 - Patron Praisings
00:02:35 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:40 - Main Topic: Mail Bag!
00:47:48 - Outro
00:48:56 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio discussed getting back to the table. What’s the same, and what’s forever changed?
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:53 - Patron Praisings
00:02:53 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:07:57 - Main Topic: Back to the Table
00:44:09 - Outro
00:45:15 - Ron's Joke
In this episode our trio discussed how to handle raises and critical failures.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:51 - Intro
00:01:27 - Patron Praisings
00:02:02 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:20 - Main Topic: Extreme Dice Rolls
00:56:13 - Outro
00:57:19 - Ron's Joke(s)
In this episode, the gang discussed puzzles and traps in your favorite RPG.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:46 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:11:23 - Main Topic: Puzzles and Traps
00:49:20 - Outro
00:50:24 - Ron's Joke
The Trynamic Trio took on GMing on the fly.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:29 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:19 - Main Topic: GMing on the Fly
00:40:20 - Outro
00:41:09 - Ron's Joke
This week the team tackled making challenges just right in Savage Worlds.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:32 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:34 - Main Topic: Setting Appropriate Challenges
00:07:32 - Savage Tangent
00:12:36 - Back to the Main Topic
00:43:04 - Outro
00:44:09 - Ron's Joke
The gang talked humor in Savage Worlds. Tracy gave a lesson on the theatrical definitions of comedy and tragedy.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - Patron Praisings
00:03:08 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:21 - Main Topic: Humor in Savage Worlds
00:07:53 - Savage Tangent: Comedy and Tragedy
00:14:54 - Back to the Main Topic
00:41:10 - Outro
00:42:21 - Ron's Joke
In this episode, the Trynamic Trio tackled a Lightning Round and the tumultuous topic of Weird Edges.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:01:59 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:04 - Lightning Round
00:20:18 - Main Topic: Weird Edges
00:58:15 - Ron's Joke
The Trio was joined by the inimitable Tim Earley, creator of Holler and a patron! This week’s topic was folklore and worldbuilding. Quite a bit was shared about the upcoming Holler, as well as Tracy’s setting, Han Cluster.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - Patron Praisings
00:01:57 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:19 - Main Topic: Folklore and World Building
00:55:27 - Outro
00:56:31 - Ron's Joke
We were joined by Boof Sizemore (!!!), and it was time for another email show: Ken gave us a great source for in-game sound and music. Andy opined about the balance of Arcane Backgrounds when dealing with mundane characters. Jesse provided commentary on high-ranking adventure. Mark thanked us for the Mass Battles demo. Syd basically delivered our entire resource management presentation in a cogently written few paragraphs. Finally, Paul provided some additional resources for said management.
Links:
The Official Savage Interludes Discord Server: https://discord.gg/EsCzEqAkTc
Tabletop Audio: https://tabletopaudio.com/
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:21 - Patron Praisings
00:01:53 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:07:55 - Mail Bag!
00:46:00 - Outro
00:47:13 - Ron's Joke
This week was all about bookkeeping—ammo, gear, Power Points—what’s worth tracking and what isn’t? Vern’s answer is apparent early on.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:02:16 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:56 - Main Topic: Bookkeeping
00:42:52 - Outro
00:43:55 - Ron's Joke
Darrell Hayhurst joined the Trynamic Trio to finally cover one of the most-asked-for Savage Worlds subsystems, Mass Battles! Darrell GMed Vern, Tracy, and Ron through a complete Mass Battle to show off the rules.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:58 - Patron Praisings
00:02:36 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:57 - Main Topic: Mass Battles
00:51:35 - Outro
00:52:39 - Ron's Joke
On this week’s SI, the gang discussed how the game changes at higher ranks. Not so much mechanicallhy as thematically.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:58 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:07:24 - Savage Tangent
00:11:35 - Main Topic: Handling Rank
00:35:14 - Outro
00:36:18 - Ron's Joke
In this episode, the trio talked about the tools they use at the game table and sometimes online.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:07:09 - Main Topic: Tools
00:14:50 - Savage Tangent!
00:18:34 - Back to Tools
00:47:44 - Outro
00:48:48 - Ron's Joke
It’s time for an all-mail episode! Our trynamic trio discussed Bennies, gritty games, 3rd party products (specifically as it applies to Edges and Hindrances), actual plays, and it turns out folks had more to say about pulp.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:17 - Patron Praisings
00:03:35 - Mail Bag!
00:43:30 - Outro
00:44:35 - Ron's Joke
In this episode, our intrepid heroes discussed what it takes to make a good pulp game—that is, after they were done arguing over what they were calling pulp!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:36 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:05:27 - Main Topic: Pulp Adventure
00:42:44 - Outro
00:43:50 - Ron's Joke
In the first episode with the updated format, the crew discussed the ramp-up to a campaign and how much information is needed to get going.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:00 - Patron Praisings
00:01:39 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:10:51 - Main Topic: What Happens Before the Campaign Starts?
00:51:08 - Outro
00:52:13 - Ron's Joke
Joined by Darrell Hayhurst, Tracy GMs a Dramatic Task within a combat scene! There was an email encouraging Ron’s terrible jokes and another about structuring a game session and when to recharge the Bennies.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:02:02 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:09:26 - Mail Bag
00:24:24 - Main Topic: A Dramatic Task During a Combat Scene
01:15:59 - Outro
01:17:04 - Ron's Joke
Our Trynamic Trio talked about handling problem players, including the GM. There was also an email recommending SavageBot for you online gaming needs (no ad here; it’s free).
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:57 - Patron Praisings
00:03:43 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:09:12 - Mail Bag
00:12:48 - Main Topic: Handling Problem Players (incl. GMs)
00:13:40 - Savage Tangent
00:17:54 - Back to the Main Topic
00:52:44 - Outro
00:53:48 - Ron's Joke
With Ron’s voice fully returned, the crew discussed tips and tricks for keeping and maintaining online games, and what you need to do differently from a traditional face-to-face game. There was no mail, so instead…Lightning Round!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:45 - Lightning Round
00:34:31 - Main Topic: Maintaining Your Online Game
01:10:44 - Outro
01:11:50 - Ron's Joke
Ron is back and our Trynamic Trio discuss when it’s time to cancel or end the game. This week’s email was eerily apropos.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 - Patron Praisings
00:02:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:15:40 - Mail Bag
00:23:03 - Main Topic: When to Cancel the Game
00:46:34 - Outro
00:47:40 - Ron's Joke
With Ron taking a sick day, Darrell Hayhurst steps in, joining Tracy and Vern to talk about finding, creating, and appreciating that “moment” in a game session. The gang also has a lightning round.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:52 - Patron Praisings
00:03:53 - Lightning Round
00:26:06 - Main Topic: Bringing About the Moment in your Game Sessions
00:58:42 - Savage Tangent: It's All About the Stakes
01:00:28 - More Main Topic
01:08:47 - Outro
The gang talks about what players can do to make the GM’s job easier. There was also a great email about how best to make transgender-inclusive play appropriate without being offensive.
Check out the Kringle Down audiobook!
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - Patron Praisings
00:03:48 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:06:30 - Mail Bag
00:26:34 - Savage Tangent! (R2 & his advent calendar
00:31:26 - Main Topic: Making the GM's Job Easier
01:03:43 - Outro
01:04:47 - Ron's Joke
Our Trynamic Trio were joined by the amazing Laura Tank to talk about making a setting your own. There was an email as well, which brought up another great tool to help with GM prep.
Our trio talked about making game prep easier. There were emails about alternating weeks, Savage subsystems for Kingmaker/Birthright-style games, using “off-camera” scenes in your game, creating good Edges, mythical power in SWADE, and adventure writing. Getting into Savage Worlds: https://www.peginc.com/new-to-savage-worlds-start-here/
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:02:45 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:47 - Mail Bag!
00:39:55 - Main Topic: Game Prep
01:11:22 - Outro
01:12:26 - Ron's Joke
In another all-mail episode, the gang talked about forgotten NPCs, dice luck, Plot Point Campaigns versus full sandboxes, future demo episodes, and how to handle problem players. The latter included two horror stories.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:02:16 - Thanksgiving Talk
00:09:23 - Story From the SavageSphere
00:12:50 - Mail Bag!
01:04:05 - Outro
01:05:16 - Ron's Joke
With no mail this week, Darrell Hayhurst joined the crew to talk about campaign design. There was also time for a Lightning Round.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:56 - Patron Praisings
00:01:58 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:03 - Lightning Round
00:29:30 - Main Topic: Campaign Design
01:11:05 - Outro
01:12:10 - Ron's Joke
The crew revisited playtesting in the Mail Bag and talked about GM styles for the main topic. There was also a Lightning Round!!
The Trio talks playtesting. Emails this week cover using gaming to explore your true self, using character backgrounds to re-discover a love of writing, improv GMing, and clarifying the errata on the Gadgeteer Edge.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:54 - Patron Praisings
00:01:52 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:04:08 - Savage Tangent: Cyberpunk-style Gaming
00:11:43 - Mail Bag!
00:21:09 - Main Topic: Playtesting
00:56:36 - Outro
00:57:48 - Ron's Joke
Our Trynamic Trio talked about setting the dials for narrative control. The mail bag was about which subsystems to use for a three-way war. Also: BONUS JOKE!! (Thanks Sean!)
In celebration of a full year (!) of Savage Interludes, our Trynamic Trio talked about why they do what they do. This week’s email was about scripted one-shots,
In this episode, the Trynamic Trio discussed reluctant GMs and potential barriers to entry for GMing. The Mail Bag was about Dramatic Tasks, challenging players of higher Rank, and theater of the mind tips for solo gaming.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:01:28 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:04:25 - Mail Bag!
00:32:27 - Main Topic: Reluctant GMs
01:03:50 - Outro
01:04:37 - Ron's Joke
This week, our heroes talked about creating Hindrances and Edges. The mail bag included running/playing IPs, more on the ETU/Saw mashup, and a success story on modifying subsystems.
Join us on our Savage Interludes Discord server: https://discord.gg/MxTDne3
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:59 - Patron Praisings
00:03:14 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:05:55 - Mail Bag!
00:19:25 - Main Topic: Creating New Hindrances and Edges
00:54:50 - Outro
00:55:38 - Ron's Joke
Our Trynamic Trio talked about creative use of the subsystems available to Savage Worlds players. They also answered the mail and even had time for another Lighting Round!
Time Codes:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:02:13 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:10:25 - Mail Bag!
00:33:43 - Lightning Round
00:51:40 - Main Topic: Creative Use of Subsystems
01:08:49 - Outro
01:09:47 - Ron's Joke
This week the crew talked about games set in our modern times. There was no mail in the bag, so Vern invented a new segment for just this circumstance: the Lightning Round!
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:03:20 - Lightning Round
00:25:08 - Main Topic: Modern Games
00:55:05 - Outtro
00:55:53 - Ron's Joke
After going over a horror story and a positive game story from the mail bag, our trynamic trio discussed limiting character protection and leaning into Hindrances.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:03:10 - Savage Tangents: Ron's New Mic
00:05:01 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:07:50 - Mail Bag!
00:21:15 - Main Topic: Character Protection and Making Hindrances Fun
00:58:32 - Outtro
00:59:19 - Ron's Joke
In this all email episode, Tracy gets called out by her alter ego regarding man versus nature adventures, and other topics include gear in RPGs, moral choices and group behavior in adventures, ways to work failing forward on Trait rolls into Savage Worlds, and secret opposed rolls.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - Patron Praisings
00:01:31 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:03:27 - Main Topic: Mail Bag!
00:53:40 - Outro
00:54:31 - Ron's Joke (From R2)
On this week’s episode, Vern, Tracy, and Ron talked about adventures where the villain isn’t really a villain or maybe doesn’t exist.
This week’s Mail Bag (apparently “Mail Call” is no longer a thing was about setting publishing concerns, GMing sci-fi, splitting the party, the Greg Stafford Problem, and saying yes too much to players.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:45 - Patron Praisings
00:01:45 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:03:46 - Mail Bag (?!)
00:31:27 - Main Topic: When the Villain Isn't a Villain or Doesn't Exist
01:00:30 - Outro
01:01:14 - Ron's Joke
After sharing an email about a love story came together organically and in an epic way, our heroic trio discussed running science fiction in Savage Worlds.
SWAGtember Bundle
Savage Worlds Online Events
Chapter Time Codes
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:44 Patron Praisings
00:01:35 Stories from the SavageSphere
00:04:42 Mail Call
00:08:01 Main Topic: Science Fiction in Savage Worlds
00:52:16 Outro
00:53:04 Ron’s Joke (Thanks Jim!)
After talking a bit more about the toughness of patrons in a bar, Ron led a discussion presenting the anatomy of his adventure, The Wagon Mound Incident. And somewhere in there was a Savage Tangent about heroism.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:01:33 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:04:24 - Mail Call
00:07:02 - Main Topic: Anatomy of The Wagon Mound Incident
00:42:16 - Savage Tangent: Expecting the Players to Play Heroes
00:48:19 - Back to the Main Topic
00:55:16 - Outro
00:56:00 - Ron's Joke
Our trio discussed GM styles and presentation. Mail call promoted conversations about man versus nature, getting more roleplay out of your players, and running Legendary characters in Savage Worlds. Also, one of our listeners managed to run Tracy’s Doping Dolphin adventure, based on our episode where we broke it down.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:46 - Patron Praisings
00:01:39 - Stories From the SavageSphere
00:03:38 - Mail Call
00:36:34 - Main Topic: GM Styles and Presentation
01:02:43 - Outro
01:03:32 - Ron's Joke (Thanks Peter!)
This week’s topic was the dos and don’ts of player agency. The gang also fielded a question about making journeys and exploration interesting.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:49 - Patron Praisings
00:02:07 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:04:15 - Mail Call
00:16:49 - Main Topic: Player Agency
01:03:45 - Outro
01:04:32 - Ron's Joke
On this week’s episode, our heroes talked about managing the table/group online. They also got an email about GM tips and selecting the right adventure for Savage Worlds.
Thanks to our amazing patrons, welcome to our first episode with chapter markers and time codes!
Main topic: recreating the magic of past games. Mail call: games with kids as protagonists; horror; shy players; getting a group into Savage Worlds; gaming online.
Check out Tracy's Torg Eternity Actual Play
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:45 - Patron Praising
00:01:43 - Stories from the SavageSphere
00:06:59 - Mail Call
00:30:46 - Main Topic: Recreating the Magic of Past Games
01:04:43 - Outro
01:05:29 - Ron's Dad Joke
01:05:49 - SWMN Disclaimer
Savage Worlds creator, Shane Lacy Hensley, joined the crew for this week's episode to talk about horror in gaming. In other news, Vern and Ron sounded, just slightly, like Cylons. They're totally not Cylons though...
Link to The Trajectory of Fear – or How to Use Horror Tropes Effectively in your Game: https://img.fireden.net/tg/image/1453/84/1453840962349.pdf
The gang was joined by none other than the self-proclaimed Best GM in Tucson, Jason Corley. They answered an email about adults playing children in games, and the main topic was campaign organization and tracking, a topic near and dear to Jason's heart.
No Mail Call or Stories from the SavageSphere this week, as Ron & Vern were still on vacation. This episode is a series of shorter "tangent" subjects.
In this first "vacation" episode (recorded concurrently with Episode 033), we talked about Savaging your setting.
There's no mail or news in this or the next episode.
Darrell Hayhurst joins the crew this week to talk about writing adventures with an eye for publication and also the work that needs to be done when running a published adventure or campaign.
Lots of email this week, where the gang talked more about getting folks into Savage Worlds, adapting game concepts between systems, and others. Then the topic of the week saw Tracy unpacking her process for creating her convention one-shot, The Case of the Doping Dolphin.
On this week's Savage Interludes, the crew discuss getting people into Savage Worlds and provide some tips for new Savage Worlds GMs. There was also an extensive response to the question of sharing mechanics between systems.
This week's topic was Networking and investigations. There was also a rather lengthy tangent about indulging player-specific details.
Note: There was a technical issue with Tracy's audio, but we think it sounds good enough to release without a full re-record.
In this episode, the gang discusses Character Arcs! Emails were about knowing when to bail out of a combat with a narrative and when and if you should plainly set the stakes for a skill roll.
Our heroes discussed non-combat set piece encounters in Savage Worlds. There was also more back and forth on the subject of Tests and the more controversial skills in your arsenal for them.
Our trio talked about utilizing different combat strategies to make your battles more fun and engaging, as well as more effective.
Not only does this episode mark six months, but we actually have a show under an hour! The crew talked about Min-maxing and synergy with character traits. There were also quite a few emails, including questions and a horror story!
Our trio discussed playing against your typical character "type." There were a couple of great emails and all the VTT-related news. Also, Ron's joke setups are getting out of control...
The gang catches up on their voicemail and email, covering topics like kids in gaming, skills, and using Aspects from Fate in Savage Worlds. They also talk frankly about how they're handling social distancing in the midst of the pandemic.
Listen to Tracy's interview on Gaming with Gage Listen to Ron's interview on Metagamers Anonymous (NSFW)
Camdon Wright joined Vern, Tracy, and Ron to talk about using safety tools at your table.
Camdon's Website TTRPG Safety Toolkit
In our last episode recorded "in studio," prior to sheltering in place, Darrell Hayhurst once again joins the group to talk about romance and relationships.
The gang's all in self-imposed quarantine, but we took advantage of the necessity to record online by inviting The GM Table's, GM Bobby, to join us and talk about playing Savage Worlds online.
Our trio read through a horror story and got some great feedback; then they went into improving players and GMs.
After some great follow-up emails about session zeroes, the eight types of fun, and emotional bleed, as well as some clarification on Tests, Tracy ran Ron & Vern through the ins and outs of creating her popular one-shot adventure, Teen Crush.
Our main topic was emotional bleed. There were some great emails this week, discussing Power Point spending, diversity and stereotypes, more session zero, commentary on kids in gaming, and super powers as a future topic.
As promised, here's the link to the Angry GM article discussed in Ian's email, Gaming for Fun (Part 1): Eight Kinds of Fun
Before Tracy and Ron headed to GenghisCon, CaLeigh Blessing sat down with the SI crew to talk about gaming with kids. While there was no news, they discussed tips, tricks, and pitfalls. There were even horror stories!
After reeling from unsolicited praise, our heroic trio discussed session zero. Make sure to stick to the end when Vern just snaps on Ron after his seemingly-innocent joke.
The crew have some great discussion around chases and keeping one-shots you run repeatedly fresh for the GM. The main topic was about hacking Savage Worlds.