How We Roll Gaming

How We Roll Gaming
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How We Roll Gaming is a bi-weekly tabletop RPG podcast with hosts Daryl, Nick, and Robert, exploring what makes great games work—for both players and game masters. Each episode breaks down the craft of play: practical tips, storytelling techniques, better scenes and pacing, memorable NPCs, and the choices that create lasting table moments. Alongside this, the hosts share insights and stories from their own gaming experiences, all grounded in a shared love of RPGs and the ongoing pursuit of better games and better stories. Find more information about How We Roll Gaming, our social media links, and our merch store at https://howwerollgaming.com

  1. 4d ago

    Beyond the Skywalkers - Making Star Wars Your Own

    Daryl, Nick, & Robert kick off with a recap of the GenCon 2026 D&D/Wizards of the Coast announcement that sparked confusion over whether Edge Studios still holds the Star Wars RPG license (they do), which leads into a deep-dive history of the license's rocky journey from Fantasy Flight Games to Edge Studio. From there, the crew shifts to the main topic: five practical frameworks GMs can use to make a well-trodden IP like Star Wars feel personal at the table — from putting players in the shoes of background characters, to mining different eras and legacy material, to breaking canon outright. 00:00 Cold Open & Banter01:40 GenCon News & the History of the Star Wars RPG License22:27 Order 66 Podcast Shoutout & Running Bits26:56 Main Topic: How Do You Make Star Wars Your Own?29:36 "From a Certain Point of View" — Playing background characters instead of the movie heroes36:54 Eras — Using the High Republic and other under-explored timeframes46:38 Legends — Mining decanonized material (Warlord Era, Yuuzhan Vong, etc.)57:14 Sequels & Legacy — Post-Skywalker Saga settings, including Order 66's Fractured Republic and the hosts' own campaigns1:15:50 Breaking Canon — When and how to deviate from established continuity1:27:56 Mixing Approaches, Final Thoughts & Sign-off Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 The Order 66 Podcasthttps://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/order-66-podcast-38220

  2. Jul 22

    RPG Glory Stories - Villains We Love To Hate

    Every great RPG campaign has a villain the players never forget. In this RPG Glory Stories episode, Daryl, Nick, and Robert share stories about the masterminds, monsters, rivals, and Big Bads they loved to hate. Tune in for memorable villains, epic showdowns, and the lessons that made these antagonists unforgettable. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 Eberron Renewed - An Actual Play Podcasthttps://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed

  3. Jul 8

    Anatomy of a Campaign - Delta Green: Impossible Landscapes

    Anatomy of a Campaign begins with one of our most ambitious RPG experiences: Delta Green: Impossible Landscapes. Nick shares what it was like running this acclaimed published campaign, while Daryl, Nick, and Robert discuss the unique approach that made it our own. Between the campaign's major acts, each of us run original "interlude" adventures set during the years- and decades-long gaps in the story, expanding the lives of the agents beyond the published material. Join us as we explore the inspiration, preparation, challenges, and lessons behind weaving three Game Masters' ideas into one unforgettable campaign. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 We Fix Gameshttps://glitterfoxmedia.com/we-fix-games-2/

  4. Jun 24

    Roll Proud - LGBTQ+ Representation in Gaming

    This episode, Daryl and Nick welcome Betsy and Lauren to discuss LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in tabletop gaming. Betsy talks about building welcoming tables where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, while Lauren shares stories from the games she runs and the creative ways her players express identity through roleplaying. It's a thoughtful conversation about community, storytelling, and why gaming is at its best when everyone has a seat at the table. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 I Should Roll Podcasthttps://ishouldroll.com/

  5. Jun 10

    Let's Stat an Overpowered Adversary - The Mandalorian and Grogu

    Robert is away, so Daryl and Nick are left unsupervised for another installment of Let's Stat an Overpowered Adversary! This time, they're diving into a galaxy far, far away to build RPG stats for Din Djarin (The Mandalorian), Grogu, and Rotta the Hutt. From beskar armor and Force powers to Hutt-sized ambitions, the hosts break down what makes these characters so formidable—and how to bring them to your tabletop. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 The Story Told Podcasthttps://www.thestorytoldpodcast.com/ Adventures in Babysitting (fan-made Mandalorian season 1 & 2 sourcebook) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hSbEmKWgk7GSNXuTPLR9o5g-3laRJp9b/view

  6. May 27

    Are We Having Fun Yet? - Reading the Room as a GM

    This time out, the crew talks about one of the most important GM skills: reading the room. Knowing when players are engaged, when they’re checking out, and when it’s time to pivot before the campaign stalls out completely. Daryl & Nick also share the story of a Star Wars campaign where the GM missed the warning signs, leaving the party stuck in one location for way longer than anyone at the table wanted. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 Me and Steve Talk RPGshttps://meandsteverpg.podbean.com

  7. May 13

    Exit Strategy - Handling Player Departures

    Sometimes players leave campaigns—life changes, schedules shift, or interests move on. In this episode of How We Roll Gaming, we discuss practical and creative ways to handle player departures without losing the momentum of the story. From character exits and party dynamics to keeping the table engaged, we explore how to turn an awkward challenge into an opportunity for stronger storytelling and better games. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 Eberron Renewed - An Actual Play Podcasthttps://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed

  8. Apr 29

    Dead Men Tell Tales - Turning Character Death Into Great Storytelling

    Character death doesn’t have to end the story—it can elevate it. In this episode of How We Roll Gaming, we explore how to handle player character death in ways that respect players, enrich the narrative, and turn loss into powerful, memorable moments at the table. Homepagehttps://howwerollgaming.com Merch Store!https://merch.howwerollgaming.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming DriveThru RPG affiliate linkhttps://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 We Fix Gameshttps://glitterfoxmedia.com/

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How We Roll Gaming is a bi-weekly tabletop RPG podcast with hosts Daryl, Nick, and Robert, exploring what makes great games work—for both players and game masters. Each episode breaks down the craft of play: practical tips, storytelling techniques, better scenes and pacing, memorable NPCs, and the choices that create lasting table moments. Alongside this, the hosts share insights and stories from their own gaming experiences, all grounded in a shared love of RPGs and the ongoing pursuit of better games and better stories. Find more information about How We Roll Gaming, our social media links, and our merch store at https://howwerollgaming.com

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  • Creator
    How We Roll Gaming
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025-2026 How We Roll Gaming LLC
  • Show Website
    How We Roll Gaming