This week's Design Diary is going to be a little bit of a change of pace. I had the opportunity this weekend to sit down and play with the Diary of a Middle School Freak game that I've been working on with my kids. And I wanted to talk a little bit about that. Dungeon Craft, and how Professor Dungeon Master sets up new players to play D&D Kirby's K…

For as long as I've had my Patreon I've been very focused on creating papercraft terrain and encounter maps, so much so that rarely was I making any 3-D terrain. And if I was making 3-D terrain it was mostly stuff that was papercraft.—paper buildings or trying to find new ways to create elevations using cardstock and print and paste techniques, I d…

How do you deal with creative block?Writer's block, artist's block, Is there such a thing as "terrain crafter's block"?For several months now I feel like I've been floundering. I know some part of that is just analysis paralysis or just having way too many things to choose from.There's this point at which I tend to shut down if there are way too ma…

Sometimes things aren't always black and white, sometimes they are. In this Design Diary, I talk about why I feel it's important to maintain a dialogue with the people who support my work. I was working on those new, 3-D styled, more realistic looking dungeons. When I showed them off to a friend of mine, his response in seeing them was not what I e…

Today as I was listening to the latest "into the Pit" episode from Spike pit, I found myself asking, "What makes a good starter set?" Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better! Contact me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Voicemail: (480) 331-7708 email: middlekingdoms…

I feel like it's been a really long summer break. And unfortunately, it's not the type of break where I got a vacation. It's been a while since I've done any kind of audio journal, summer has been a lot more busy than it has in the past. I don't transition well, and I don't, I don't do change very well. So takes me a while to get back into a routin…

This week I'm slowly getting back on track with time management, task tracking, and the need to journal and setting up specific times. Task tracking has made me realize my need for another organization tool for world and adventure creation is its World Anvil? OneNote? Trello? Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better! Contac…

After a two week hiatus, the Design Diary is back! The muse has woken me out of a dead sleep with new inspiration. This week I'm creating a new game with and for my kids—I'm going back to middle School. Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better! Contact me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mid…

It was a long 4 day Memorial Day weekend for me and while I was offline hanging out with my family most of the time, the mice still played with the toys in the attic. In today's microburst I talk about some fundamental ideas on GMing that really came to light while teaching my kids to be game masters. Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas ma…

This week I talk more on my continuing struggles with time management and focus, being lazy, Sci-fi Tiles and maps, refining the new 2.5D style, and what podcast would be complete without an encouraging voicemail from the anchorite Cheerleader—The Happy Whisk pulling a "Jackson." Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better! Co…

Wow 3 weeks already! I hope you're finding these entertaining. In this journal I talk about rough starts, limitations, overcoming the gravity of launching a project, new sci-fi tiles, and my frustration with not being able to keep focus on the tasks I assign myself. Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better! Contact me: MeWe…

In response to being asked to review a few adventures for some friends, I found myself reflecting on my own adventure design principles. Don't forget to chime in, because your ideas make my ideas better!Contact me:MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/Voicemail: (480) 331-7708Anchor: https://anchor…

When I started my Anchor podcast one of my intentions was to use it as a way of updating patrons on my projects and reveal some of the thoughts that go into the creation process. I don't know exactly how this will turn out, but I plan on posting these audio journal entries for patrons first and then assembling them into a regular design diary. This…

Recently my daughter, who is 11 has approached me and asked to, for me to teach her how to be a dungeon master, of course I was excited, but that excitement was quickly followed by, "Wait a minute, how am I going to do this?"When I started my Anchor podcast one of my intentions was to use it as a way of updating patrons on my projects and reveal so…

I love using published adventures but one of the things that frustrates me about them is the amount of prep that I need to do when I'm getting ready to run a game, but for the most part, there's a limited amount of information that you need for running the game at the table. Does a published adventure need to have a high word count or could an adve…

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In today's microburst I talk about recycling. I'm not "cheap", I'm frugal, and today I am repurposing an old iPhone to record this microburst while on the road. As a result, I'm asking myself how much material is ok to reuse from one product to another?Continue the conversation: Frank T's Patreon, MeWe, Facebook, Discord--- Support this podcast: ht…

In this Microburst I start a micro review of the Otter Voice Notes app. Otter is a "smart note-taking and collaboration app" that records your voice notes and conversations and also transcribes those notes for later use. Find Otter here: Otter Continue the conversation: Frank T's Patreon, MeWe, Facebook, Discord --- Support this podcast: https://po…

In today's microburst I catch up on some voicemails from Jeremy "frothsof" Smith, RFED, Spike Pit, Che Webster, Cody M., Ray Otus, Matt Jackson, and Logan Howard. Find me on: Patreon, MeWe, Facebook, YouTube, and RPGNow--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frankt/support

In today's microburst I talk about my struggle with staying focused and how that affects my ability to create. I also start my quest to find tools that will allow me to capture my creative inspiration where and when it strikes. Tim Shorts and Gothridge Manor: www.GothridgeManor.com Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/M…

In today's microburst Colin Green, AKA Spikepit, and I ask the question, "What is a Fantasy Adventure Game?" This is part 1 of that conversation. You can find part 2 on Colin's podcast, Spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCd…

In today's microburst I play Swords & Wizardry Light with my kids. As a result of a comment from Tim Shorts of Gothridge Manor, my son decided to finally after 4 years run the adventure he wrote when he was 7. This is part 1 of an actual play recording of that game. You can find my son's micro adventure, "Raiders of the Forgotten Treasure" here: ht…

In this microburst I talk about some of the ideas I have rattling around in my head for 2019. Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAS_IBm-Z5WIwJhbNaB8xA/videos?view_as=subscriber Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kin…

In part 2 we continue talking about bullet journals, procrastination, mental health, how thankful we are for Audio Dungeon Discord Community, and more stuff.Hear Part 1 where we talk about other stuff:https://anchor.fm/spikepit/episodes/Colin-and-Frank-Talk-About-Stuff-1-e2pgb0Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/Middle…

In today's microburst I continue with my 5e Light experiment by adding a touch of class. Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAS_IBm-Z5WIwJhbNaB8xA/videos?view_as=subscriber Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms…

In today's microburst I continue with my 5e Light experiment with a look at Races. You can find my son's micro adventure, "Raiders of the Forgotten Treasure" here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/134139/Inkling-Adventures-1-Raiders-of-the-Forgotten-Treasure?manufacturers_id=6221Find me: MeWe: mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/…

In today's microburst I set some ground rules for my 5e Light experiment and look at the basic creation in swords and Wizardry Light by Erik Tenkar and the 5e Basic Rules from Wizards of the Coast. Find me: MeWe: https://mewe.com/i/frankturfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAS_IBm-Z5WIwJhbNa…

It's a Liner Notes special presentation—PlunderNotes! a freeform jazz odyssey of conversation between Ray Otus of the Plundergrounds podcast and me. No script, no outline, no agenda, just us two blabbering on and on for 45 minutes about RPGs, kids, and comic books. Find Ray: Patreon: www.patreon.com/rayotus Anchor: https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds …

In today's microburst, I talk about modularity in game ststemsFind me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAS_IBm-Z5WIwJhbNaB8xA/videos?view_as=subscriber Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co--- Support…

In today's microburst, I talk about what makes a game "rules light". Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAS_IBm-Z5WIwJhbNaB8xA/videos?view_as=subscriberPatreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading…

In today's microburst, I talk about making a game "rules light" and taking a minimalist approach to game design. Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…

In today's microburst, I talk about how I would use a tavern as a portal between worlds. Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fr…

In today's microburst, I talk about how I would use 5 room dungeons to create a tavern encounter. Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

In today's microburst, I talk about one of the oldest tropes in RPGs and how I can use taverns as part of the adventure and not just a starting point. Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co"Our S…

In today's microburst I talk about running a brown bag lunch campaign at work and the possible pitfalls that lie ahead. Find me: Google+ : Frank Turfler Facebook: www.facebook.com/MiddleKingdomsAdventure/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/FrankT RPGNow: www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-Co--- Support this podcast: https://pod…

I ramble on about sci-fi terrain that is in the works and Dungeon World in Where I Find Inspiration, Part 1.Servants of the Cinder Queen: http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/137011/Servants-of-the-Cinder-Queen?affiliate_id=450622 Dungeon World: http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/108028/Dungeon-World?src=hottest_filtered&filters=0_0_44819_0_0?affil…

In today's microburst, I talk about my love for paper miniatures and being frustrated with my lack of consistency in style.Paper minis:David Okum: https://www.patreon.com/okumartsPaper Forge: https://www.patreon.com/paperforgePrinableHeroes: https://www.patreon.com/PrintableHeroesStuart Robertson: https://www.patreon.com/stuartdrawsFind me: Google+…

After much radio silence, I'm back with a longer microburst than usual. In this episode, I hop on the train of thought and reminisce about the success of the CritHit Experience and running convention game. For more information on CritHit 2018: http://crithitaz.com/ Sci-fi month continues with the 40% off sale on all sci-fi products from MIddle King…

Phoenix Comic Fest is coming up and I have an adventure to run. When I wrote Heart of Darkness it was intended as a Sci-fi gothic horror dungeon crawl, now I have to take the best parts and run it in a 2.5-3 hour time slot. Can it be done?Sci-fi month continues with the 40% off sale on all sci-fi products from MIddle Kingdoms Adventure & Trading Co…

2.5D or not 2.5D that is the question I have been asking myself these past few weeks. In today's microburst I think out loud about the best wall and tile system for my game style. Sci-fi month continues with the 40% off sale on all sci-fi products from MIddle Kingdoms Adventure & Trading Co.http://www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adve…

May the 4th be with you always!The Sci-fi sale kicks off on May 6 and continues until the end of the month. http://www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/6221/Middle-Kingdoms-Adventure--Trading-CoWant to help support the podcast and get some nifty map and terrain? Join my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FrankT--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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