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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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CHUM 38 – Battlebards

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Devon

A few days ago, I once again had the pleasure to chat with Alex of Battlebards fame about, you guessed it: Battlebards! In this episode, Alex tells me that Battlebards is going live with its public beta on February 1st, … Continue reading →

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Sandbox Episode 23 – Skull Island

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Devon

Arrr! Ye be welcome to another episode of this here podcast! It’s filled to bursting with wonderful pirate and swashbuckling themed ideas for ye to bring into yer own games! Now, get to looting, and make yer tabletop experience better, … 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 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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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 6 – Borrowing From Favorite Media

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Devon

Welcome to episode 6 of our Pod Chatter show! In this episode, Christopher and I discuss pulling ideas from your favorite media. We give tips and ideas on how to make it work and when it might now. And Stargate! … Continue reading →

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Sandbox Episode 17 – Orbital Platform Delta 4

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Devon

PLACEHOLDER! I’m currently on vacation. I had hoped to get this episode edited and scheduled before I left, but that didn’t happen. I spent all the free time I had making sure this episode was well edited and I don’t … Continue reading →

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Episode 198 – Action / Unkillable PCs

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Devon

It’s Pi Day! That fact does not come into this episode at all, but it’s still fun. Anywho… This is one of the last episodes of Shark Bone! It’s a lot of fun. We came up with some ideas, maybe … Continue reading →

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