Kane's Kiln

Kane Driscol
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An ongoing examination of the daily ICRPG Dungeon Master life. We'll chat about aspects of Index Card RPG, have important and enlighting conversations with others in the hobby, and just continue the work of having a little more ICRPG in our games.

  1. 03/14/2024

    My 3 Principles of Monster Design

    When I create a monster, I don't follow some magical step-by-step framework that spits out an awesome monster. I have to work at it over several passes and compare it against my principles of monster design.

    43 min

  2. 12/07/2023

    Challenge Tuning: Duration Workshop

    Discussion on how Duration can be used to challenge our players but also what Game Masters should be aware of to have better control of this aspect of the game.

    48 min

  3. 10/31/2023

    Challenge Tuning: Damage

    There are so many more levers to pull on than just increasing the dice type or how many. If we consider the possibilities when answering the primary question of do I roll 2d4 or 1d12 or 3d6 or whatever to deal damage can be more informed and more effective.

    56 min

  4. 10/26/2023

    I Will Be a Terror to Behold - A Study of the Oath | Part 9

    The most often referenced principle of the GM Oath, it is an important principle that should also be handled with care.

    41 min

  5. 09/08/2023

    Sounding Like Index Card RPG

    As I continue to make homebrew and DIY content for ICRPG, how ICRPG sounds and what I can gain from it is constantly on my mind. If we can match the ICRPG voice we can more seamlessly integrate our own ideas into the game.

    1h 1m

  6. 08/23/2023

    I Will Lift Them Up, and Vanish - A Study of the Oath | Part 7

    One of the greatest responsibilities of a GM is focusing in on the players and lifting them up to be the heroes and the stars of every session.

    51 min

  7. 07/27/2023

    I Will Be Energetic - A Study of the Oath | Part 6

    The energy we bring to the game is so important so let's discuss some ideas on how to promote that energy in our sessions, as well as being honest with ourselves when our energy is waning.

    32 min

  8. 07/12/2023

    Grit, Adrenaline, and Madness

    JD and I discuss the Grit, Adrenaline, and Madness mechanics found in the Waste is Not Kind, a post-apocalyptic toolkit for ICRPG. #icrpg #post-apocalyptic #rpg #gamemechanics

    43 min
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An ongoing examination of the daily ICRPG Dungeon Master life. We'll chat about aspects of Index Card RPG, have important and enlighting conversations with others in the hobby, and just continue the work of having a little more ICRPG in our games.

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  • Creator
    Kane Driscol
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Kane Driscol
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