Short Rest Studios

Jud Kossum
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There are so many tabletop role playing games and GM tools out there! Where do you even start? I’m Jud, and I love discovering new game systems and tools that will actually make a difference at your table. I’ve scouted the path, so you can get back to the fun. You don’t have to quest alone.

  1. 4d ago

    4 Ways Cosmere RPG Beats D&D (But I'm Still Passing)

    Does Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere RPG actually beat D&D 5e? Here are 4 big tabletop mechanics it fixes - and why I'm still passing on the system. * Join the Adventurers Guild to support this channel: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios

  2. Sep 4

    The Ultimate AFFORDABLE Game Table for TTRPGs? (Starmork X-Tend Honest Review)

    Is the Starmork X-tend the ultimate affordable game table? Is it too good to be true. Or somewhere in between? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/starmork/starmork-x-tend-table?ref=95sy2a https://www.starmork.com/pages/starmork-x-tend-table * Support me on Patreon: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios

  3. Aug 28

    Is YouTube Trying to Kill Small TTRPG Channels?

    Is YouTube making it harder for small TTRPG channels? We dive into the new Partner Program changes and what they mean for tabletop creators’ survival. * Support on Patreon: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios * Join the Email List https://lxpjgr.subscribepage.io

  4. Aug 7

    D&D Combat Is Bloated. Dragonbane Fixed It.

    Dragonbane is a fast, brutal, and strategic alternative to D&D combat that eliminates bloat through streamlined mechanics and high stakes. * Get 10% off at https://legacygametables.com/shortreststudios * Join the Adventurer's Guild for the full unedited interview at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios *

  5. Jul 31

    Ships, Maps, and Scurvy Scallywags! The Limithron Interview

    I talk with Pirate Borg creator Limithron about 5e bloat, the OSR, battle maps, ship combat, and his latest Kickstarter! Back it here: http://bit.ly/4fH2orh Join the Adventurer's Guild for the full unedited interview at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios

  6. Jul 24

    D&D Has Too Many Options (And They're Ruining Your Game)

    D&D offers loads of character options, but do they actually make the game better? Choice overload is a real problem that slows down combat and kills player creativity.  Join the Adventurer's Guild: https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios The article: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/choice-overload-bias

  7. Jul 17

    10 Blazing Fast D&D Alternatives (That Don't Suck to Learn)

    Discover 10 RPGs that are fast as lightning compared to a sluggish D&D session. These tabletop alternatives are designed for speed, offering skeletal rulesets, d6-only mechanics, and lightning-fast character creation that won't make your players crash out. * Get 10% off dice and accessories at https://MistyMountainGaming.com/shortreststudios * Join the Adventurer's Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios *

  8. Jul 3

    DCC Combat is the Chaos D&D is Missing

    Dungeon Crawl Classics (DCC) is a chaotic, in-your-face TTRPG that says "balance is for babies." * Get 10% off dice and accessories at https://MistyMountainGaming.com/shortreststudios * * Join the Adventurer's Guild at https://Patreon.com/ShortRestStudios * Reaper Miniature's Website: https://www.reapermini.com/

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About

There are so many tabletop role playing games and GM tools out there! Where do you even start? I’m Jud, and I love discovering new game systems and tools that will actually make a difference at your table. I’ve scouted the path, so you can get back to the fun. You don’t have to quest alone.

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  • Creator
    Jud Kossum
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Short Rest Studios