Best The Slovenly Trulls Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 41: Consorting With Consorts (Devils Pt. 3) 2:25:36

12d ago2:25:36

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Lyssa and Shardae deep dive into the consorts of the Nine Hells, contextualizing their existence alongside IRL consorts as well as the concept of sexual politics. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your order! Use code TRULLS at greenleafgeek.com for 10% off selecte…

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Episode 40: The Devil(s) You Know (Devils Pt. 2) 2:08:22

1M ago2:08:22

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Lyssa and Shardae compare how Daddy Devil himself, Asmodeus, appears in D&D compared his daughter, Glasya, tracing both origins back to their religious roots. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Join the harem on Patreon: patreon.com/slovenlytrulls ~*~ Affiliate Links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your entire order!…

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Let's talk sexism in TTRPGs w The Slovenly Trulls - S5E8 1:16:27

2M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Sexism has unfortunately been baked into the history of tabletop roleplaying games. Join Lyssa and Shardae (of the Slovenly Trulls podcast) as we discuss: - How sexism has and continues to present itself in the source material of DnD & other TTRPGs - How sexism might present itself at your table - Tools and strategies you can implement in your gami…

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Episode 39: The Devil's in the Details 2:04:59

2M ago2:04:59

2:04:59

Lyssa and Shardae tackle D&D she-devils, diving deep into the archduchess Fierna (and her daddy Belial) as well as the erinyes. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Join the harem on Patreon: patreon.com/slovenlytrulls ~*~ Affiliate links Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% of your entire order! Use code TRULLS at greenleafgee…

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Tabletop RPG News w Linda Codega of Rascal News - S5E7 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

I feel like lately there has been SO much TTRPG news. Join me and Lin of Rascal News to chat about: - Why there seems to be more drama in the space, - What it was like to break the news about the DnD OGL, - How to stay informed about TTRPG news, and more If you want to stay updated on all of Lin's work you can do so here:⁠⁠ https://x.com/lincodega,…

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Storytelling in D&D and other TabletopRPGs w Jaleigh Johnson - S5E6 58:39

3M ago58:39

58:39

What makes a good story? Let's talk about narrative in writing and in pen and paper games. Join Jaleigh, a fantasy writer with a dozen D&D books to her name, and I as we chat about storytelling. We cover: - The elements that Jaleigh considers critical to storytelling, - Her new book and it's inspiration, - Advice and tools for better narratives, an…

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Episode 38: Drow: The Necromancing (Drow Pt.3) 2:17:13

4M ago2:17:13

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Lyssa and Shardae discuss Kiaransalee, the drow deity of undeath and vengence, as well as her very... interesting clergy, contextualizing their portrayal alongside the history of necromancy. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Join the harem on Patreon: patreon.com/slovenlytrulls ~*~ Affiliate Links: Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co…

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Why should you use a Virtual Table Top w Jonny from TalkingXP - S5E5 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Let's learn about why you should use VTTs when playing D&D or other TTRPGs. I've never really been sold on them to be honest, but my chat with Jonny has tilted me in their favour. Join us as we discuss: - The benefits of VTTs - The kinds of playstyle VTTS encourage - Some Roll20 features you need to know Indie Showcase: Bug Dish by the One True Rya…

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Ten Candles with Stephen Dewey - S5E4 1:14:13

4M ago1:14:13

1:14:13

Let's learn about Ten Candles from it's creator: Stephen Dewey. Join us as we discuss this atmospheric and tragic horror game. We talk about: - the system and Stephen's inspiration for it,- some of game mechanics, - What you'll need to play, and more! Resource Review: The field guide to Floral Dragons. Back it here: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj…

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Player Driven Worldbuilding w Rio from Tabletopped - S5E3 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Let's talk about Player Driven Worldbuilding! Join Rio from The Tabletopped podcast as we chat about: - Letting other people run our settings,- Using one-shots for inspiration, - Canon vs non-canonical input, and more! I encourage you to check out the Rio here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/korrenor/ Happy gaming & much loveMat-————— Affiliate Li…

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Episode 37: The Tea on Tiamat 2:06:26

4M ago2:06:26

2:06:26

Lyssa and Shardae spill all the tea on the Dragon Queen herself, Tiamat, from her origins in Mesopotamian mythology to how she represents a very specific type of dragon symbolism. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources ~*~ Affiliate Links: Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your order! Use code TRULLS at greenleafgeek.com f…

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GM Mistakes w The RPG Golbin - S5E2 1:44:27

5M ago1:44:27

1:44:27

Let's talk about GM Mistakes! Join Willow from The RPG Goblin as we chat about:- Our personal GMing mistakes,- How to grow as a GM thanks to mistakes, - Player mistakes, and more! I encourage you to check out the RPG Goblin here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://therpggoblin.buzzsprout.com/ Happy gaming & much loveMat-————— Affiliate Links & Support:Extended Episodes: …

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ADHD & Neurodivergence in Tabletop RPGs w CatieOsaurus - S5E1 1:21:34

5M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

SEASON 5!!! YAYJoin Cate "CatieOSaurus" Osborn, a certified ADHD educator, mental health advocate and TTRPG creator, and I as we talk about the intersection of ADHD, Neurodivergence and tabletop roleplaying games. We cover:- Cate's experience playing and GMing with ADHD - Things for GMs to consider when running games with ADHD players, - Some advic…

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Episode 36: Rashemen Gynarchy & Other False Promises 2:09:35

6M ago2:09:35

2:09:35

Lyssa and Shardae dig through Rashemen society and their infamous Wychlaran leaders, posing the question: Is it really a gynarchy? Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off!

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Episode 35: Shine Bright Like a Seven Sister 2:36:40

7M ago2:36:40

2:36:40

Lyssa and Shardae dissect the story of the Seven Sisters, Mystra’s daughters and famed Chosen, tracing their inspiration back to Greek Mythology and perhaps even unrealistic expectations of powerful women. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off!…

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End of Season Annoucement 3:16

7M ago3:16

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Just a short announcement Much love and Happy New Year. -Mat

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Episode 34: Girlfriends vs. Dragon Magazine 2:21:40

8M ago2:21:40

2:21:40

Lyssa and Shardae deep dive into Dragon Magazine and its tumultuous history with women in gaming. Fact check us at: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off!By The Slovenly Trulls

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After Dark Holiday Special! 46:38

9M ago46:38

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Happy Holidays, harlots! The past few months have been a bit rough, but as a special treat, we wanted you to experience the chaotic first episode of our Patreon-exclusive show, The Slovenly Trulls: After Dark. Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your order!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Advanced Roleplaying Advice w Adam Slemon of the Dungeon Run - S4E16 1:10:15

9M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

Want to improve your roleplay? Getting into character and into strong emotions can be tricky. Join Adam Slemon, of the Dungeon Run amoung many other things as we talk about some advanced roleplay advice. We dissect: How to act out big and heavy emotions (like love and anger), how best to manage spotlight between members of the table, how to practic…

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Episode 33: Mystra’s Mysteries 2:09:46

10M ago2:09:46

2:09:46

Lyssa and Shardae figure out why so many people hate Mystra, the Lady of Mysteries, and contextualize her existence alongside magic’s connection to gender and femininity. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Cypher System w Sean K. Reynolds of Monte Cook Games- S4E15 1:13:26

10M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

Want to learn a new tabletop system? Let's give Cypher a try! This week I'm joined by Sean K. Reynolds of Monte Cook Games, one of the creators and designers of the Cypher System. We dissect: What Cypher is, how the core mechanics work and some of the story being the design choices. I encourage you to check out Sean (@seankreynolds) on socials and …

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Episode 32: Live, Laugh, Lycanthrope 2:21:29

11M ago2:21:29

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Lyssa and Shardae deep dive into female-exclusive and feminine-coded lycanthropes throughout D&D history. Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your order!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Episode 31: Swans of a Feather 2:08:33

12M ago2:08:33

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Lyssa and Shardae trace the female-exclusive swanmay and bird maiden species all the way back to Bronze Age swan mythology. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off your order!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Becoming a GM w Maria "HappyCapster" - S4E14 1:33:34

12M ago1:33:34

1:33:34

In this episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Maria, aka HappyCapster, to talk about becoming a GM. We dissect: -What systems think are best for new GMs -How to pick your party of players, -How to solicite and incorporate feedback, and more! Check out Maria's content on socials: @HappyCapster or their publishing company: https://www.goblinsocietygam…

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Terrain Crafting with Rae'chel Does - S4E13 1:24:26

1y ago1:24:26

1:24:26

In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Rachel from Rae'chel Does Wonders. We dissect: -The benefits of using crafted terrain in your games, -How to create make your own terrain, -How to best use the terrain during your home games, and more! You should also check out her youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@raecheldoes or follow he…

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Episode 30: Oh My Godsworn (Orcs Pt.2) 2:24:29

1y ago2:24:29

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Lyssa and Shardae discuss how orc religion informs the savage orc patriarchy with deep dives into two members of the orc pantheon: Gruumsh and Luthic. Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off and fridaytea.com for 10% off!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Pantheons with Anto from Icarus Games S4E12 53:29

1y ago53:29

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by the wonderful Anto from Icarus Games to talk about Pantheons. We dissect: -How to create your own Pantheon, -How to adapt existing pantheons for your home games, - How to bring them to life at the table in an eganging way, and more! You should also check out Anto's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Icar…

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Shift TTRPG w Graeme & Jordan from Hit Point Press - S4E11 1:04:56

1y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Want to learn a new tabletop system? In this inagural System Spotlight, we will cover the Shift Tabletop RPG system. This week I'm joined by Graeme and Jordan, the creators and designers of Shift TTRPG. We dissect: What Shift is, how to play, some of the design choices and delve into some of the mechanics. I encourage you to check out Graeme (@blur…

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Episode 29: A Savage Patriarchy (Orcs Pt. 1) 2:14:09

1y ago2:14:09

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Lyssa and Shardae look into orcs and their “savage patriarchy” with help from Tolkien and toxic masculinity within geek culture. Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS at gametee.co.uk for 5% off and fridaytea.com for 10% off!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Sky Based Adventures w Homie and The Dude - S4E10 1:39:30

1y ago1:39:30

1:39:30

This week I'm joined by Homie and the Dude, friends of the show, to talk about running sky based games in your TTRPGs! We dissect: How to run them, what impacts the sky has on characters, roleplay, combat and of course their amazing DnD 5th edition supplement: Sky Zephyrs coming soon to kickstarter. If you want to check out the Kickstarter you can …

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Episodic Games w Nick Perron S4E9 1:56:08

1y ago1:56:08

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This week I'm joined by Nick Perron from Tabletopped to talk about running episodic adventures in TTRPGs! We dissect: How to run them, common pitfalls and share tools and advice on having success with this format. If you liked Nick's wisdom you should totally check out his socials @TheNickPerron on twitter or check out his podcast tabletopped here:…

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Episode 28: Hello Dark Sun, My Old Friend 2:23:11

1y ago2:23:11

2:23:11

Lyssa and Shardae discuss the Dark Sun campaign setting, analysing two of its exclusive races and defining the meaning of a “dark” campaign. Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sources Use code SLOVENLYTRULLS for 5% off your order at gametee.co.uk and 10% off your order at fridaytea.com!By The Slovenly Trulls

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Metagaming w Farrah Sarpkaya S4E8 1:32:05

1y ago1:32:05

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This week I'm joined by Farrah Sarpkaya to talk metagaming in TTRPGs! I find often times metagaming has a negative conotation associated to it, and I'm hoping this conversation can shed some light on the positive aspects of metagaming. If you liked Farrah's wisdom you should totally check out her socials @FarrahKaya on twitter or check out her webs…

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Monster Design with Makenzie De Armas - S4E7 1:08:27

1+ y ago1:08:27

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This week I'm joined by Makenzie De Armas to talk designing monsters! Every game, every system has monsters (in some sense) and they play a critical component to telling stories. So how do the pros do it? How can we build fun monsters for folks to run, players to fight against and designers to build! We go over:- Some "broken" monster stories and h…

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Episode 27: Horny for Unicorns 2:17:05

1+ y ago2:17:05

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It’s finally time for Lyssa’s unicorn rant! Shardae joins her discussing the origins of “real world” unicorns and why the hell they keep showing up in feminine space within D&D. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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Myths with Daniel Kwan of Asians Represent!- S4E6 1:37:11

1+ y ago1:37:11

1:37:11

Telling stories is a critical part of our history. In ancient times those stories took on many shapes, often in the shape of myths and legends. These ancient tales can be a wonderful source of inspiration for our pen and paper adventures! Join Daniel Kwan, who you may know from his podcast Asians Represent! and I as we talk about myths and tales of…

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Music & Ambiance with Alex & Chase from Pocket Bard 1:34:21

1+ y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

Nothing sets the mood (to play TTRPGs) quite like music. Be it a soft melody or an epic battle hymn, music and ambient noises really help transport players into the game world. Join Alex and Chase from Pocket Bard as we talk about using music and ambience in our games. We go over:- The use of silence in games,- How to suprise players with sound, - …

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Episode 26: The Amazon Conspiracy 2:13:42

1+ y ago2:13:42

2:13:42

Lyssa and Shardae discuss the short but tumultuous history of Amazons in D&D, contextualizing their portrayal alongside Amazon mythology as well as their presence in pop culture. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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Improvised Games with Sam Comerford - S4E4 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

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Improvisation is part of EVERY pen and paper rpg. Be it an a oneshot in a rule light system or an ongoing adventure with you friends, you will always find yourself in a position where you will need to improvise something out of nowhere. In this episode I am joined by Sam Comerford to talk about running fully (or mostly) improvised games. We go over…

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Building Characters For Roleplay with Blake Francis - S4E3 1:23:43

1+ y ago1:23:43

1:23:43

Creating a TTRPG character is a critical part of playing any pen and paper tabletop game. What can you during y our creation process to plant the corrects seeds for roleplay? In this episode I am joined by Blake Francis to talk about creating Player Characters (and NPCs) that are ripe for roleplay. If you'd like to know more about Blake and his wor…

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Episode 25: The Baba Yaga Saga 2:10:03

1+ y ago2:10:03

2:10:03

Lyssa and Shardae discuss the gamification of Baba Yaga and how she fits into the concept of gendered ageism. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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Maps with Eric AKA Maps ‘N’ Quests S4E2 1:16:22

1+ y ago1:16:22

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Most people who play tabletop roleplaying games use maps to some degree, but incorporating them into your game isn't as easy as it sounds! In this episode I am joined by Eric from Maps 'N' Quests to talk everything maps. We discuss how Eric makes maps, how game masters might consider using maps, the difference between a dungeon maps and an overworl…

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100th Episode! & One-shots with Joe from the One-Shot Mill 1:34:27

1+ y ago1:34:27

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Come join me as I celebrate the 100th episode of Role Play Chat. In this episode I am joined by Joe from The Oneshot Mill to go over the pros and cons of running one-shot adventures in your TTRPG & stick around for the end of the episode to listen to some words of wisdom from previous guests of the show as we look back on the first 99 episodes of t…

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Episode 24: Which Witch is Which 2:25:28

1+ y ago2:25:28

2:25:28

Lyssa and Shardae dive deep into the lore and history of Iggwilv, the Mother of Witches, and learn what it means to be a witch in D&D. Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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PAX Unplugged Retrospective - Bonus Episode 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

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As promised here's a quick episode of me talking about my time at PAX Unplugged. Also, Season 4 of the show starts on Feb 1st! See you then. Enjoy! Mat -————— Affiliate Links: DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=3513284 Hero Forge: https://www.heroforge.com/tap/?ref=roleplaychat 1985 Games: https://1985games.com/role_…

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Episode 23: Prestige? Bitch Please 2:34:19

1+ y ago2:34:19

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Lyssa and Shardae deep dive into four gender-exclusive prestige classes in 3.5e, discussing the harms of gender exclusivity and asking the question: Who are prestige classes meant for? Fact check us here: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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Co-GMing With Ron Odgen - S3E22 1:00:31

1+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Running a game has it's perks and pitfalls, but what would happen if you ran a ttrpg with a second Game Master? Join me and the one and only Ron Ogden (who you may know from the Dungeon Run, among other things) as we explore what kind of things are involved when we consider running a roleplaying game with another person sharing the responsibilities…

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Episode 22: Oops! All Patriarchies (Women & Nature Pt.2) 2:16:28

1+ y ago2:16:28

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Lyssa and Shardae discuss the patriarchal hierarchy of nature deities, featuring discussions of Silvanus, Chauntea, and Mielikki. Fact check us: slovenlytrulls.com/sourcesBy The Slovenly Trulls

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Running Pre-Zero Sessions With Tom from Modern Myth D&D S3E21 1:33:54

1+ y ago1:33:54

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What kind of things can GMs and players do ahead of session zero to prepare for the game? What kind of play can we explore to help people understand their Player Characters before they commit to them in a long campaign? Join me and Tom from the Modern Myth Youtube channel, where we explore an interesting approach that Tom has developped for pre-zer…

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Should characters die before their player is ready? with Sean and Shannon S3E20 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

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Character death is without a doubt the biggest consequence a player can be subjected to in this hobby. Working out when and how a character dies though is not something everyone agrees on. Should the dice dictate or should a player have a say? In today's episode I try something new. Join Shannon and Sean from Paradice Productions as we talk about a…

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