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. 5d ago

    Mistborn Legacy Writers

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are joined by part of the Mistborn Legacy Writing team! WARNING THERE ARE HEAVY SPOILERS.  We hear about the process, early development, designing chapters and adversaries, and NPCs.  This is one you don’t want to miss!   Chapters:   00:00 — Introduction and Spoiler Alert 00:50 — Introduction of the Panel and Speakers 02:47 — Origins of the Mistborn Legacy Project and the Writers’ Backgrounds 03:36 — Designing Chapters Based on Book Lore 07:33 — Incorporating Genre Elements and Themes 08:26 — Initial Concepts and Design Decisions for the Adventure 11:20 — Major Timeline Changes and Their Narrative Implications 12:08 — Tools and Resources for GMs 14:10 — The Evolution of Mistborn Legacy 15:42 — Player Engagement and Storytelling 19:47 — The Writers on Outlining and Changes 20:11 — Community Involvement in Development 23:07 — Balancing Narrative and Gameplay 25:50 — Differences Between Early Drafts and Final Versions 26:48 — Final Tips for GMs and Players 32:40 — Designing Adversaries and Key NPCs 38:45 — Favorite NPCs and Memorable Character Moments 44:44 — Working Within the Cosmere Universe and Lore Considerations 51:39 — Challenges of Writing in an Established World Versus Original Settings 57:03 — The Collaborative Process of Writing, Feedback, and Revisions 62:47 — Balancing Lore, Mechanics, and Narrative in Adventure Design 70:07 — Reflections on the Creative Journey and Future Projects   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   Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10    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 #mistbornrpg

  2. Sep 16

    Deep Dive into the Mistborn World Guide

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we are giving you our deep dive into everything World Guide!  We discuss Cosmology, Points of Interest, Adversaries oh my!     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   Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10    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 #mistbornrpg

  3. Sep 10

    Allomancy Part 2

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the rest of the Allomancy Paths!   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   Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10    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

  4. Sep 9

    Metalborn and Allomancy in the Mistborn RPG

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are covering the metalborn talents and starting down the path to allomancy!   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   Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10    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

  5. Sep 7

    Metalborn! Feruchemy! Worldhopping?

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities Episode 47!  Mistborn launch week continues! We are finishing the first impressions of the handbook! We cover the metalborn paths, items, and world hopping?!?    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   Get a discount on all your fantasy-inspired candles! Cantrip Candles Affiliate Link: https://cantripcandles.com/?bg_ref=6dRfmHw5Io Discount Code: CANTRIPSHARDOF10    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

  6. Sep 2

    Episode 46 Mistborn Handbook Part 1

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  IT IS TIME! There is Always Another Secret, as Mistborn launches.  In this episode, the guys will be discussing the beginning of the Handbook through the Heroic Paths.  We will keep the Mistborn content coming, so be on the look out, you never know when a new video might drop.   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

  7. Aug 26

    Episode 45 Character Backstories and How to Use Them

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we get back to our series on prepping a campaign.  This week we talk about character backstories.  They talk about some tips and how to use your players backstories to help them….or cause emotional damage!   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

  8. Aug 19

    Episode 44 Gen Con Part 2

    Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities!  This week we hear the guys tales from the tables at GenCon!  Hear about Law and Obligation (Spoilers in the Chapters), as little as we can talk about Mistborn, and general GenCon fun! We talk hauls, signings, celebrity spottings, and Kyle gets recognized?!? Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!   Chapters:   0:00-0:39 Intro 0:40-10:56 Tales from the Table 10:57-19:46 Law and Obligation Spoilers 19:47-24:18 Food Talk 24:19-27:06 Book Signings 27:07-28:16 Kyle Gets Recognized?!? 28:17-36:06 Con Wrap Up   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

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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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