Complicated Opportunities: A Cosmere RPG Podcast

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Step into the Cosmere like never before. This podcast explores the Cosmere Roleplaying Game from a GMs Perspective—bringing Brandon Sanderson’s worlds to your tabletop. From character creation and Radiants to unique mechanics like the Plot Die, initiative, and endeavors, we break down the rules, share GM strategies, and offer campaign prompts to spark your imagination. Whether you’re a veteran storyteller or brand new to the system, you’ll find tips, deep dives, reviews, and discussions designed to help both GMs and players tell unforgettable stories in the Cosmere Art/Logo by:  Nikki Ashton

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 29 Interview with Lydia Suen

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  Join us this week as we interview Lydia Suen, the new Lead Designer of the Cosmere RPG.  We discuss her journey through the Cosmere RPG, favorite characters, and more Mistborn teases.  Lydia takes us through writing and designing since she has been a lead for both.  She goes over her favorite Mistborn and Stormlight characters and both of them have some really cool builds! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    57 min

  2. APR 29

    Episode 28 Our Favorite Builds

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  We have heard you! You want us to talk character builds.  Before we move on to build requests however, we figured we should go over our favorite builds.  Join us as Irving and Kyle walk you through levels 1-12 of our favorite builds.  Let us know your favorite builds in the comments! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Link to our Sheets: Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  We have heard you! You want us to talk character builds.  Before we move on to build requests however, we figured we should go over our favorite builds.  Join us as Irving and Kyle walk you through levels 1-12 of our favorite builds.  Let us know your favorite builds in the comments! Thanks for listening! Link to our sheets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pkvslqa_TecKWpyY87EbrMtWpIGBqvCw?usp=drive_link Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    51 min

  3. APR 22

    Episode 27 Adapting to Your Players

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are back to another GM advice episode! We discuss how to adjust to the abilities and changes that your players select as they level up.  Do you stop them at every turn? Do you just allow them to run roughshod?  Is it somewhere in between?  Find out this week on Complicated Opportunities! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    1 hr

  4. APR 15

    Episode 26 Michael Paylor Writes Epic Stormlight

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  Join us as we speak with the writer of the Epic Stormlight Game from Dragonsteel Nexus, Michael Paylor!  He walks us through his history with TTRPGs and gives advice on writing.  We also discuss some of his other Brotherwise projects, including a Mistborn one!  Enjoy the convo! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    36 min

  5. APR 15

    Breaking News! Plotweaver April Newsletter

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  Join us as we do a breaking news segment on the Plotweaver April 2026 newsletter!  Alpha Testing! Talent trees! New Heroic Paths?!?!?!? Find out as we break it down! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    26 min

  6. APR 8

    Episode 25 Home Brew with Ross Leiser

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  Return of the Ross!  We welcome back Ross Leiser from Brotherwise games to discuss homebrewing for TTRPGs!  Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    1h 20m

  7. APR 1

    Episode 24 Jillian Schumacher Brotherwise Games

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  Joining us this week is the Marketing Director from Brotherwise Games, Jillian Schumacher!  We discuss how she came on board the Brotherwise Team, her history with TTRPGs, and her character from the Brotherwise Stonewalkers playthrough.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    46 min

  8. MAR 25

    Episode 23 Breaking News! Mistborn RPG!

    Welcome to Complicated Opportunities!  We interrupt your regularly scheduled podcast to bring you Mistborn RPG breaking news! Jillian rocks and posted a video….with images from the handbook!  Irving and Kyle try to read them! Mistborn! Feruchemist! Wayne stuff? Listen to hear how we try to read blurry images! Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean:  https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Krishna   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    55 min
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Step into the Cosmere like never before. This podcast explores the Cosmere Roleplaying Game from a GMs Perspective—bringing Brandon Sanderson’s worlds to your tabletop. From character creation and Radiants to unique mechanics like the Plot Die, initiative, and endeavors, we break down the rules, share GM strategies, and offer campaign prompts to spark your imagination. Whether you’re a veteran storyteller or brand new to the system, you’ll find tips, deep dives, reviews, and discussions designed to help both GMs and players tell unforgettable stories in the Cosmere Art/Logo by:  Nikki Ashton

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