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. 1d ago

    Episode 33 Karen Ahlstrom

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we get….another side quest! Kyle was at JordanCon and was able to sit down with the Continuity Editor from Dragonsteel:  Karen Ahlstrom!  She goes over how it is to work with Brotherwise and Dragonsteel on continuity to ensure that we get the wonderful collaboration between the two companies!  Plus we hear about the Fused and a misconception about how their powers work! Enjoy! PS:  We had to record this outside at a convention so I cleaned up the audio as much as I could.   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   Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    22 min

  2. May 27

    Episode 32 Shawn Banerjee

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are taking a side quest to JordanCon!  Kyle goes solo at JordanCon and does an interview with Shawn Banerjee, one of the founders of the Word Refinery, and a freelancer in the TTRPG industry.  We talk about Shawn’s background in the industry, but he is also a player in a Cosmere RPG campaign! Sit back and relax and listen to two ADHDers off their meds! 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   Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    1h 23m

  3. May 20

    Episode 31 Diana of the Rose

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we have a big change!  Irving is on vacation, so Krishna is joining as Co-Host as we interview Diana of the Rose!  Diana is a content creator specializing in TTRPG content creation.  She gives GM advice, player advice, and discusses her history with TTRPGS.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the interview! Thanks for listening! 0:00-01:40 Intro 01:41-03:39 Gen Con 03:40-09:24 Diana’s Origin Story 09:25-11:42 Diana’s Secret Sauce 11:43-13:52 Big 3 Pieces of Advice for New GMs  13:53-17:24 What Keeps Her Going 17:25-19:28 Help with New Players 19:29-26:48 Dealing with Main Character Syndrome 26:49-31:42 Favorite Things as a Player 31:43-35:43 Kyle sells the Cosmere RPG 35:44-42:18 Other Systems and Borrowing from Them 42:19-46:00 Advice to Avoid Copying Actual Plays  46:01-47:35 Finding Your Voice as a Player 47:36-49:49 Final Pieces of Advice 49:50-51:49 Outro   Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Diana’s Links:  https://linktr.ee › dianaoftherose   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   Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity   GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩  ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving   #cosmere  #cosmererpg  #shardofopportunity  #brandonsanderson  #ttrpg  #brotherwise  #podcast  #rpg  #tabletopgames  #tabletop  #tabletoprpg  #rpggames

    52 min

  4. May 13

    Episode 30 Top Lessons Kyle Learned GMing the Cosmere RPG

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we kind of have a guest?  Kyle has just completed his first year of GMing, so Irving is interviewing Kyle!  We run through his origin story, some learnings, and tips.  Listen in and let us know what you have learned running the Cosmere RPG! Thanks for listening! 0:00-1:23  Intro 1:24-5:20 Origin Story 5:21-7:26 Perception vs. Reality of Prep 7:27-13:13 Letting the Game Breathe 13:14-19:15 Handling Mechanics 19:16-23:17 Overcoming Overprep 23:18-26:37 Prep Tools 26:38-29:15 Pacing 29:16-37:20 Player Feedback and Check Ins 37:21-40:20 The Most Important Step a GM Can Take 40:21-48:00 Patreon Discussion   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   Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink   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

    48 min

  5. May 6

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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