Answering your questions about roleplaying games whether you asked us or not. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartydicefriends
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A weekly RPG actual play, currently featuring a queer-forward Masks campaign and occasional one-shots and interviews.
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Join Sasha Sienna, Jonathan Sims and the odd illustrious guest as we talk about what we've learned about tabletop gaming, through the medium of our RPG stories.
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Giving every RPG a shot, one adventure at a time.
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Are you tired of just hearing "Just Play A New Game"? Do you want to actually know what these TTRPGs are, how they work, if they would fit YOU and have fun doing it? Well give The RPG Goblin a listen! Every week I bring on new guests and we explore the games they love or created! We goof, giggle, and have a fun time while doing it! Never play another session that you don't enjoy again! Come explore the world of TTRPGs with The RPG Goblin!
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An actual play/game design podcast! Hosted by Jessica Crimes and produced by Don't Hurt Birds, on MLG we develop, play, and chat about indie TTRPGs; build all-new games with exciting guests; and all too often ignore a game's rules in favour of a good story - after all, they're more like guidelines. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/more-like-guidelines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bump in the Dark - Gritty Small Town Monster Hunting!
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Today on The RPG Goblin we are exploring Bump in the Dark with it's creator Jex Thomas and the backerkit coming out for the revised edition of this game! This game was such a pleasure to explore as I'm a HUGE fan of monster hunting games and this one does not disappoint as it's a love letter to Monster of the Week and uses a very personal setting! …
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Little Wolves - Fey Courts & Weird Little Guys! Mystical Folklore TTRPG
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Today on The RPG Goblin we explore a new up incoming game called Little Wolves! This game is coming to Backerkit May 14th and we have on Nevyn, one of the designers to tell us all about it!Not only is it a mystical folklore game where you play as young werewolves helping the courts and queens of the forest, but it is also a game of strange little g…
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Chatting w/ Grant Howitt & Grant Nordine! - DOUBLE THE GRANT, DOUBLE THE FUN!
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Today we are switching it up on The RPG Goblin! This episode I bring on Grant Howitt the designer of amazing games such as Honey Heist, The Witch is Dead, Spire, Heart, and many many more games (that are mostly goofy and insane) and Grant Nordine from Game Master Monday to chat!We have double the grant, and double the fun this episode as these Gran…
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NovArchaic - Modern Fantasy System 11 Years In Development!
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This week on The RPG Goblin we are exploring NovArchaic with it's creator Kyle! Nov is a system that Kyle started to develop 11 years ago and we talk all about the history of it's development, why it started (along with Kyles gripes with Modern D20), his design philosophy, and the world of Nov Archaic!Check out Nov Archaic and it's development here…
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Star Wars RPG - What Happened to It? Fantasy Flight Edition.
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Today on the RPG Goblin I bring on Tyler from RPGBOT to chat all about the Fantasy Flight edition of the Star Wars RPG! We discuss it's unique history and lore and what has happened to this game and license over time! Along with that we dive into how the actual game works! It's unique dice system, what makes each version of the game different, It's…
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Today we are celebrating the 1 year anniversary of The RPG Goblin! A year ago I release the first ever episode of this podcast and man has it been an amazing journey! I want to thank everyone who has listened to this show so far especially anyone who has been around since the beginning! I appreciate it with all of my heart!I talk about why I starte…
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AfterGlow - Do You Change The World Back or Keep It?
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Today on the RPG Goblin I bring on Steph from Fistful of Crits to talk about her game AfterGlow! A Solo or Duel player game where you play acolytes in a world that has been changed. All you know is that the temple was cleaved in two, the gods are gone, the wizard looms, and the the sun never sets since the Afterglow happened.Not only do we talk abo…
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Exploring Power Gaming w/ Zakariah - What is it? Does It Harm Games?
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Today we talk about and explore the concept of Power Gaming in TTRPGs with Zakariah!With a huge focus that if you power game in a group where everyone enjoys that style of play that is amazing and a great way to play! Power Gaming can only be harmful if it causing conflict in the group and lessens everyone's fun just like any other play style! You …
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Stars & Wishes - The After Session Ritual That Changed My Games!
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Today I am talking all about Stars & Wishes on this solo episode of The RPG Goblin!I share all about how I use this after session ritual to help with the prep, expectations and figuring out what my players are loving most about my games! I also share some stories and examples of Stars and Wishes my players have given, How I tried adding Wards after…
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Dead Letter Society - Vampire Pen Pals?!?!
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Today we are chatting about Dead Letter Society! A game all about being vampire pen pals! You can tell so many different kinds of stories about hunger, love, trying to find yourself and any other struggles tha comes from being a vampire. This game is all about sending letters and trying ro figure out what this secret society is! To talk alll about …
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Shadowrun 2e - Where Fantasy Meets 80's Cyberpunk Edge!
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We explore Shadowrun 2e in today's episode of The RPG Goblin! A old-school TTRPG that mixes high fantasy with cyberpunk that is set in the future! The technology is goofy and exactly what you would expect from a game from the 80's-90's guessing what technology would be like!The game has extensive lore of the world that is perfect for everyone who l…
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How To Design One-Shots That Actually Last One Session! w/ Grant (Game Master Monday)
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Do your One-Shots go over one session? Do you want to know how to plan one-shots in a way that keeps them fun and within the time limit?Well today on The RPG Goblin we are taking about exactly that! I bring on Grant Nordine, host of Game Master Monday to share all of his wise wisdom on one-shots, answer your questions from Threads, and provide plen…
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The One Ring - Build A Fellowship & Quest Across Middle-Earth!
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We are exploring the One Ring 2e on today's episode of The RPG Goblin! With our special guests Brandon and Parker from Nat1Nerds podcast!Now they just finished up a whole exploration on the Ome Ring system themselves but on this episode we dive into what makes One Ring stand out, their experience playing/running the game, if non Lord of the Rings f…
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SAGAS - A System for EVERY Story & Genre!
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Today on The RPG Goblin we are exploring SAGAS: Setting And Genre Agnostic System! This a new game coming to Kickstarter in January! I bring on Dennis, the creator of SAGAS to tell us all about it and how it is different from games like Fate and Cypher!We dig in deep on the mechanics of the game and the focus on the d10 in this system, how the char…
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Alien RPG - Deadly Consequences, Stress and Tension... Can You Survive?
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Today we are exploring the Alien RPG! I invite on special guests Matt and Nathan from the AARPG show to explore Alien and the intense mechanics of the Alien RPG with us! We break down Alien the the stress, mechanic, and consequence-driven mechanics that makes it one of the best and coolest sci-fi horror games! Matt and Nathan share their experience…
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What's the Role of the GM? w/ Zakariah - The Puzzle Master & The Referee
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Are you tired of people not talking about what taking on the role of the Game Master actually means in TTRPGs? What does it mean to portray the world? What does it mean to be the bad guys, good guys, and NPCs in the story? What are your responsibilities during the game? That is what Zakariah and I talk about in today's episode of The RPG Goblin!Joi…
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ARC: Doom - Fight Against Time & Defeat the Apocalypse
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The Apocalypse is coming and time is running out fast. You are the only ones that can prevent the Apocalypse from happening or even worse, the world from ending. But how will you fair when you only have a couple hours of real life time to do this?Will you defeat the apocalypse or will time run out to soon? That is the premise of the game we are exp…
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DON'T PLAY THIS GAME - You are Cursed to Play the Entity's Game...
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If you are reading this, you are cursed by the entity to listen to this podcast and hear all about Don't Play This Game. A new found footage inspired horror solo TTRPG that is currently on Kickstarter from now until November 2nd!I bring on special guest, co designer Barney to talk all about Don't Play This Game! We go into the background and inspir…
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Neon Shadows - Play As Your Enneagram Type!
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It all starts with the city in the valley... The genre, story, what and who is there always changes but 2 things stay the same, the fact that it is in the city in the valley and you don't want to be poor... Today on The RPG Goblin we are exploring Neon Shadows, a collaborative narrative storytelling TTRPG where you use playing cards to resolve ever…
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Castle of Memories - Fight Your Way Back to Yourself
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You wake up, alone in a castle with no memory of who you were... That is the plot of the solo TTRPG we are exploring today on The RPG Goblin called Castle of Memories!!Inspired by Castlevania and Dark Souls in Castle of Memories you explore themes of memory loss and horror as you travel through this castle and fight "demons" that come from the shad…
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A Divine Calling - Save the Gods from Extinction... In HIGHSCHOOL?!?
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Do you wish you could play a Percy Jackson story? One where you are high school kids that instead of being born of Gods are CHOSEN by them to defeat a force that wants to wipe the Gods out for good? Well A Diving Calling is for YOU and the game we are exploring today on The RPG Goblin! Krystal, The creator of A Divine Calling joins us today as we e…
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Castles & Crusades - Old School Fantasy with A Modern Feel
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Do you love the feel of old school fantasy that is more gritty and reminds you of early editions of Dungeons & Dragons?But you want a more modern feel with different rule set that may fit your players and campaign more than games like Pathfinder and DnD 5e?Well today we are talking a game just like this called Castles & Crusades! Developed around t…
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Afterwords: The Guide to Death - An Anthology From Heartbreak to Anti-Capitalism
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Do you want to explore topics and the idea of death but through the lens of TTRPGs you can play with your friends? Spanning from Heartbreak, Anti-Capitalism, Internet Communities, and Trolley Problems? Well yes this is super specific but if this a desire you have and want to know more about then you will love todays episode about Afterwords: The Gu…
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Behind The Screen: Eat The Reich w/ Grant Howitt
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We're joined by Grant Howitt again to talk about his new game full of blood-drinking, Nazi-killing, over the top fun! Check out Eat The Reich here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gshowitt/eat-the-reich
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How to Pick Your Next Game w/ Zakariah
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Have you just finished your DnD campaign and are looking for something new to play? Or do you love to hop around and try different systems but have a hard time figuring out what game to try? Well this is what we are talking about in today's episode of The RPG Goblin! How to Pick Your Next Game! I bring on Zakariah and we talk about what elements of…
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Cryptid Creeks - Chasing Curses in Your Cozy Town
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Are you a huge fan of Gravity Falls, Hilda, Goonies and other coming of age media? Do you want to play as a band of river scouts chasing curses that afflict your cozy little town? And oh, Work with cryptids to actually get it done? Well you will love the game we talk about today on The RPG Goblin called Cryptid Creeks! It is all that I have said an…
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The Portal Tomb: The Death Of Ashling Part 2
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In our first Interlude in a while, we venture to the Isle of Mists for a royal funeral. What secrets will be revealed in the shadow of the Portal Tomb? https://karinmalady.itch.io/the-portal-tomb-playkit Featuring Evan Saft @NamesEquipped Will Hellwarth @GoodbyeWorldWIL Amr @ammourazz Justen Jess @justenwrites Weaver @uhhh_pocalypse…
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Mausritter - Tiny Mice and Epic Treasure!
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Do you want to be a tiny mouse going on amazing adventures collecting treasure in a world much bigger than theirs, while only wielding a sewing needle sword and a shiny button shield? Well this is completely possible in the game we are talking about today called Mausritter! Mausritter is a beginner friendly D20 TTRPG where you play a mice who go ou…
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Making Mistakes in TTRPGs w/ Curtis (FivePercentChance)
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Have you been playing DnD and other TTRPGs and have had times where you have made a mistake? Whether it be a story mistake that you made in your 3 year long home DnD campaign, Messing up a rule in a new system, or a had a communication mistake that causes a game to not be what you wanted? Well you are not alone as we are talking about MISTAKES in t…
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Cottages & Cerberus - Cottagecore Paradise and Hunting Monsters
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Are you a lover of all things cozy and cottagecore? Play games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing where you build a home and community with your friends, and oh also hunt amazing mystical monsters that let you create the coolest items for your new cottage? Well you will love the game we talk about today called Cottages & Cerberus! A new cozy T…
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Adding Horror to TTRPGs w/ Danny (The Thorne Files)
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Do you love horror and TTRPG and wish to combine the 2 but you aren't sure how to do it? Well join Danny and I in this episode as we talk about adding horror into TTRPG games and the elements you need to make it work! We recount times we have added horror to our own games, the important elements of an online horror experience, horror media we are i…
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Black Paper Moon - Spooky Trick-or-Treat Adventures!
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Do you want to go on your very own spooky time adventure filled with scary monsters, special powers, and hidden secrets? Oh and want to kick some absolute monster ass? Well join us on The RPG Goblin today as we dive into Black Paper Moon, a TTRPG perfect for those spooky adventures hunting down Ghouls, Witches, and any creepy monster you can think …
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Twilight: 2000 - Survive The War That Never Happened
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Join us on The RPG Goblin as we delve into Twilight: 2000 and the human stories about survival in the war that never happened... In today's episode, I bring Adam on from the Two Past Midnight podcast to dive into Twilight: 2000 with me! First diving into the interactive life path method of character creation where you can build your character's lif…
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Stealing From TTRPGs w/ Damian (Roleplay Rejects)
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Join us on The RPG Goblin today as I bring on Damian from the Roleplay Rejects podcast to talk about stealing from TTRPGs, Now this may sound bad but it really isn't! We talk about how you can "steal" mechanics and rules from other TTRPGs and bring them into different games to customize and step up your gaming experience! We also dive into taking i…
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Reborn In Power - Life Does Not End At Death
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Join us on Th RPG Goblin today as I bring on Arthadian (Matt) and we dive into his game, Reborn In Power! Reborn in Power is a Sci-Fi fantasy game made to be limitless with character creation and world-building! You get to explore what power means to your character and what it will do to your soul... Will it corrupt you or will you use it for good?…
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Bunkers & Badasses - Chaos, Bullets, And Mayhem Oh My!
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Join Riley and I on today's episode of The RPG Goblin where we delve into the fun and mayhem-filled TTRPG called Bunkers & Badasses! Inspired by the popular IP of Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragonkeep the Bunkers & Badasses TTRPG takes the wonderful chaos, mayhem, and freedom of these games and puts it into a simple-to-play game! Bunker…
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Pathfinder 1e - Unleash Your Hero in Old School Fantasy
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Join us on The RPG Goblin with our guest Jeph as we talk about Pathfinder 1e and what it does with classic fantasy and we delve into the amazing and interesting world that Pathfinder uses as it's base setting and how diverse it is! Jeph and I also talk about traditional fantasy TTRPG traditions, The role of the GM, and how the TTRPG world is changi…
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Pathfinder 2e - Tactical Fantasy And Empowered Character Choices
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Join us on The RPG Goblin today to dive into and explore Pathfinder 2e! I bring on Jack from the Dieing Five podcast to share his experiences and share how switching from DnD 5e to Pathfinder 2e changed his life! We dive into what kinds of fantasy stories Pathfinder is good at telling, the endless characters you can create, and how the game empower…
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Cybertopia - Simplified Sci-Fi With No Limits
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Do you know someone who wants to start playing TTRPGs but they don't have the time or the energy to put into learning a complex crunchy system or reading a rule book that is 400+ pages? Well, this is why Cybertopia was made, to make it easier to introduce curious people and players to the TTRPG world without making it overly complicated! Cybertopia…
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The Portal Tomb: The Death of Ashling Part 1
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In our first Interlude in a while, we venture to the Isle of Mists for a royal funeral. What secrets will be revealed in the shadow of the Portal Tomb? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theportaltomb/the-portal-tomb https://karinmalady.itch.io/the-portal-tomb-playkit Featuring Evan Saft @NamesEquipped Will Hellwarth @GoodbyeWorldWIL Amr @ammoura…
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MORK BORG - Part 2: Creating Scum In A Grimdark World
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Venturing back into the Grimdark world of Mork Borg Zakariah and I delve into creating a character and show off how simple and easy it is! The types of characters you can make are so unique and fun and truly perfect for a one-shot game or casual gaming groups! We go more into the design and game theory behind Mork Borg and I can't recommend listeni…
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MORK BORG - Part 1: Rules-Lite, Heavy Everything Else
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Let's explore a brutal and grimdark world where the apocalypse is on the verge of happening at every moment, a world where there are no good people left and everyone that remains is scum who do whatever they want cause who cares? The world is ending. This is Mork Borg, A grim dark heavy-metal game focused on playing terrible people in an even worse…
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Collaborative Character Creation w/ Danny (DanTheArtMan)
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Do you want your TTRPG characters to be immersed in the world and plot you will be playing in? Build a world with the GM and the other players to create a setting where all of your characters are tied into the plot and the focus of the story! Create pre-established relationships or dynamics with the other characters!That is what we are talking abou…
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Call Of Cthulhu - Don't Lose Your Santiy...
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Monsters and unknowable horrors are real and for one reason or another you are caught up in investigating them and you are way out of your depth... will you survive when you face up against an ancient god or will you brutally perish and make no change against the doom the god is going to bring upon the world? Well, this is Call of Cthulhu a surviva…
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Vampire The Masquerade - Personal Stories About BEING The Monster
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The world is different when the night comes, it's ruled by monsters who need to take the life of humans to survive. Vampire The Masquerade is a beautiful game made for exploring personal stories of being the monster, stories of political intrigue and having to choose the best of 2 evils, and possibly even face up against a cult that unites everyone…
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Young Vanguard Issue #3-06: The Strongarm of the Law The Young Vanguard are Evan Saft @NamesEquipped Eli Lee O'Connor @itshamhocks Goldie Himmelstein @anxious_robots Tristan Catalano @GLLotG and Amr @ammourazz "Thus Unfolds Existence", our Season 3 theme was composed by Maxie Knightley @maxknightley
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