Tag Archives: advice

Pod Chatter Episode 14 – The Three Act Story Structure

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Devon

In this episode, Christopher and I discuss using the three act story structure in games. Specifically, prepping and running games using this structure as a framework for the stories told at the game table. I think it’s a great tool. … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 12 – PC Romance

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Devon

In this episode, Christopher and I chatted about in-game PC romance in front of a live Hangouts audience. If you missed it, we will be recording our next on on February 25th! Watch for the event on Google +. Show … Continue reading →

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CHUM 37 – Planning Better Scenes

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Devon

Awhile ago, I started using a different method for planning the scenes in my game sessions. That method has worked out really well for me so I decided to share it and some quick thoughts. This is the result. This … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 11 – Licensed IPs

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Devon

Welcome to the new year! Christopher and I had a blast recording this episode live via Google Hangouts. What? You didn’t know we recorded Pod Chatters live? Well, we certainly do, and we want you to join us on the … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 10 – Play Aids

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Devon

We really enjoyed doing this episode. We actually had some viewers online for the live recording of this episode! Due to that, there are some start and stops while we are answering questions from our live audience, but it’s a … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 9 – Character Hobbies

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Devon

This episode is a couple days late and, for that, I apologize. My laptop died and I had to order a hard drive enclosure to get the data off of it to edit and release this episode. In this episode, … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 8 – Mind Control

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Devon

It’s a wonderful day in the Shark Bone-hood, a wonderful day to be a Shark Boner! Won’t you listen to our newest episode? Christopher and I discuss Mind Control and social interactions that remove some of the control a player … Continue reading →

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CHUM Episode 34 – Focal Point

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Devon

For this episode, Christopher took the reigns and set up and ran an interview with two of the authors, Phil Vecchione and Walt Ciechanowski. They chat about what’s cool about Focal Point: The Complete Game Master’s Guide to Running Extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 5 – Learning New Games

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Devon

We all like to experience new games. It’s so much fun to learn a new setting and new mechanics! In this episode, Christopher, Senda and I chat about how we go about learning new games. We discuss the steps we … Continue reading →

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Pod Chatter Episode 2 – Play By Post

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Devon

Here’s the newest Pod Chatter episode, everyone. For this one, we had Rohit on from Gamersplane to talk about play by post gaming! It’s a good discussion. Enjoy! Episode Links Patreon Page EfPress.net Christopher’s Patreon

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