41 episodes

Let’s talk about tabletop RPGs. Not just D&D but anything that comes to mind to help move the hobby forward. Want to hear about maximizing your Gamemaster (GM) game..Let’s do it! Need some ideas for character design or your role-playing foo...why not! Maybe we get a little animated about topics and things that get us excited but that’s part of the fun!

Mastering The RPG Carl Davis

    • Leisure
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Let’s talk about tabletop RPGs. Not just D&D but anything that comes to mind to help move the hobby forward. Want to hear about maximizing your Gamemaster (GM) game..Let’s do it! Need some ideas for character design or your role-playing foo...why not! Maybe we get a little animated about topics and things that get us excited but that’s part of the fun!

    Your Mastering the RPG Questions Answered and Goodbye James (Season 3; Ep 13)

    Your Mastering the RPG Questions Answered and Goodbye James (Season 3; Ep 13)

    In the season finale, Carl and Eric wish James a fond farewell as they go through a number questions posed by listeners and friends of the show.  
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

    • 1 hr
    Being a Professional GM or You Get What You Pay For (Season 3; Ep 12)

    Being a Professional GM or You Get What You Pay For (Season 3; Ep 12)

    Carl and Eric interview James about being a professional GM.  They talk about everything from how he started to how the business is run.
     
    00:00 - Introduction
    05:57 - Main Topic
     
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

    • 54 min
    System Dive on Savage Worlds or How About Fast, Furious, and Fun (Season 3; Ep 11)

    System Dive on Savage Worlds or How About Fast, Furious, and Fun (Season 3; Ep 11)

    The crew deep dives into the tabletop RPG Savage Worlds.  Savage Worlds is a generic game system that is one of the favorites of Carl and Eric.
     
    00:00 - Introduction
    (Carl’s Music Video: https://youtu.be/pq-FKUDw7ro)
    04:55 - Main Topic
     
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Handling Unrealistic Expectations in RPGs or Something..Something..Critical Role (Season 3; Ep 10)

    Handling Unrealistic Expectations in RPGs or Something..Something..Critical Role (Season 3; Ep 10)

    This week the gang talks about managing unrealistic expectations of both players and GMs in RPGs.  People often talk about the "Mercer Effect" in tabletop RPGs and the crew takes on ideas to lesson it.
    00:00 - Introduction
    03:22 - Main Topic 
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 
     

    • 49 min
    System Dive on Pathfinder 2e or We Don’t Need No OGL (Season 3; Ep 9)

    System Dive on Pathfinder 2e or We Don’t Need No OGL (Season 3; Ep 9)

    Eric walks through all the details of Pathfinder 2e from Paizo. This includes discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the system and what makes it fun for GMs and Players. He has some thoughts on the new remastered version, too.
     
    00:00 - Introduction
    06:34 - Main Topic
     
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Failing Forward in Tabletop RPGs or Failure is an Option (Season 3; Ep 8)

    Failing Forward in Tabletop RPGs or Failure is an Option (Season 3; Ep 8)

    The crew talks about the concept of “failing forward” in tabletop RPGs.  This concept includes ideas on continuing the narrative after a failure or allowing for success but at a cost.  The team certainly has different opinions on this topic!
     
    00:00 - Intro
    06:27 - Main Topic
     
    Visit us at https://masteringtherpg.com and mail gamemaster@masteringtherpg.com for comments and questions! 

    • 51 min

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