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12 Sep 2024022: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 6 - Space Interns00:29:07

“Space Interns,” is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest the RPG. To boldly go where no man has gone before. Too bad you’ll likely never come back!

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 
  • "Did Red Shirts REALLY die more often in TOS?" (Article) - Click Here
  • Little Hitler Robot Chicken Clip - Click Here
  • CTG 016: Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths - Robin D. Laws - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

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21 Nov 2024027: Three Ways for Game Masters to Learn New TTRPGs00:17:42

Are you the person who is running your very own tabletop RPG? Once you’ve chosen which game you want to run, and found your committed players...how do you go about learning that game well enough to facilitate. In this episode, Clint will cover three different ways to go about this important responsibility. 

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Download Your Free Quick-Start Guide - 6 Easy Steps to Begin Your Own Tabletop Group in 30 days or less!
  • Find Community - Join the CTG Discord Server- Click Here
  • How It's Played - (YouTube Channel) - PF2E Tutorials - Click Here
  • SPI 828 - Is this the Best Learning Tool? Exploring NotebookLM - Click Here
  • Archive of Nethys - PF2E, PF1E, and Starfinder 1E - Free Online Resource - Click Here

Games mentioned during episode:

  • Power Rangers RPG Core Rules (Hardback) - Click Here
  • Power Rangers RPG Core Rules (PDF) - Click Here
  • Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here

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06 Jun 2024014: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 1 - Kobold Quest00:20:55

Kobold Quest is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores how these small dragon creatures bring chaotic fun all their own to the gaming table.

 

SURVEY FOR SEASON 2 RPG - Click Here

Quick Descriptions of Each Game on the Survey -Click Here

 

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 

Items mentioned during episode:

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04 Jul 2024Bonus: Brindlewood Bay Beckons – Unveiling Our Season 2 RPG!00:02:04

Clint announces the Tabletop RPG chosen as the focus of Season 2 of the Claim to Game Podcast, airing in Fall of 2024!

Brindlewood Bay: A Dark Cozy Mystery

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17 Oct 2024Bonus: Top 3 Horror Themed Games for the Spookiest Time of the Year00:02:13

Whether it’s approaching the spookiest time of the year, or you just want a fantastic game to play with your friends to experience the primal emotion of fear…Clint’s got you covered with his top 3 favorite horror themed RPGS of all time.

Resources Mentioned During Episode:

Games Mentioned During Episode:

  • Ten Candles - Light some candles to tell an engaging story of tragic horror. Your characters will not survive.
  • Dread - Use a Jenga set instead of dice to determine the outcome of your character's actions.
  • Call of Cthulhu - Cosmic horror with monsters, secrets, and insane cultists. A buffet of horror!

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30 May 2024013: What is a Rules Hack in Tabletop RPGs?00:12:56

Clint examines the term “Rules Hack,” and how hacks can be a fun way to implant your own beloved setting, theme, or game mechanic into a ruleset you love without having to learn a whole new tabletop roleplaying game.

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 

Items mentioned during episode:

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02 Jan 2025030: Stop Overthinking - How ‘Good Enough’ Unlocks More TTRPG Fun00:17:15

French Enlightenment philosopher Voltaire is often attributed to coining the phrase, “Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.” This Italian proverb reminds us to not overthink when it comes to planning and playing our tabletop games. In this episode, Clint will explore actionable steps to enjoy more by doing less when it comes to playing Tabletop RPGs.

***Save Your Seat! - Milwaukee In-Person Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, January 25th, 2025

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Resources mentioned during episode:

Games mentioned during episode:

  • City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (Hardback) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (PDF) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (Hardback) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (PDF) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Age of Rebellion (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Edge of Empire (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Force and Destiny (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Ironsworn Starforged - Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Ironsworn: Starforged - (PDF) - Click Here
  • Ironsworn - (Hardcover + PDF) - Click Here

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18 Jul 2024018: Don’t be Scared of Horror - Why you should give the horror TTRPG genre a chance, with Kenneth Hite00:40:04

Are you a gamer who feels hesitant to play RPGs with themes of horror? In this episode,  Clint speaks with Kenneth Hite, veteran game designer, lifelong gamer, and expert in the RPG horror genre. Ken will share with you why you should give horror a chance at your gaming table.

Connecting with Kenneth Hite:

Upcoming Projects Mentioned by Ken:

  • Trail of Cthulhu 2nd Edition -  Click Here
  • Tattered Façade - Coming Soon

Items mentioned during episode:

  • X-Card by John Stavropoulos (Google Doc) - Click Here
  • GUPRS Horror (Paperback) - Click Here
  • GURPS Horror (PDF) - Click Here
  • Dread (Softcover) - Click Here
  • Dread (PDF) - Click Here
  • Call of Cthulhu 7E - Keepers Handbook - (Hardback) - Click Here
  • Call of Cthulhu 7E  - Keepers Handbook - (PDF) - Click Here
  • Ten Candles - A Roleplaying Game of Tragic Horror (Softcover) - Click here
  • Ten Candles - A Roleplaying Game of Tragic Horror (PDF) - Click Here
  • Don't Rest Your Head - (PDF) - Click Here
  • Vampire: The Requiem 2nd Edition - (PDF) - Click Here
  • Vampire: The Requiem  - Damnation City - (PDF) - Click Here
  • Vampire: The Masquerade 5E - (PDF) - Click Here
  • GUMSHOE One-2-One - Night’s Black Agents: Solo Ops (PDF) - Click Here
  • Fall of Delta Green (Print) - Click Here
  • The Fall of Delta Green (PDF) - Click Here

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24 Oct 2024025: Top 3 Secrets to the Art of the Cool Pitch - Get Your Friends Onboard to Play a New Game00:14:03

In this episode, Clint will share his top 3 secrets to the, "Art of the Cool Pitch." It can be tough to get anyone onboard with your idea to try something new, especially a tabletop roleplaying game. Give yourself the best chance by sharing what makes YOUR game irresistible.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Items mentioned during episode:

  • Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Multiple Formats) - Click Here
  • Building A Storybrand - Clarify Your Message So Customer Will Listen (Multiple Formats) - Click Here

Games mentioned during episode:

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11 Jul 2024017: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 3 - Sean Bean Quest00:26:34

Sean Bean Quest is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint examines the eternal curse of actor Sean Bean to live a thousand lives but never live to the end of any of his films…until now!

*Correction - Game of Thrones appearance of Sean Bean as Ned Stark occurred in 2011 NOT 2001 as stated in the episode.

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 
  • Sean Bean Death Scene Compilation (1986-2016) - YouTube - Click Here
  • Does Sean Bean Really Die More Than Other Actors? - 2014 Nerdist.com Article - Click Here
  • The Frumentarii - Rome's Army of Spies - Heritage Daily Article - Click Here
  • "Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff" - Podcast - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

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29 Aug 2024021: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 5 - Neither Super, Nor Heroic00:22:27

“Neither Super, Nor Heroic,” is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest the RPG. Super-heroes are real in this game. Unfortunately, the bad news is…you’re not one of them!

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 
  • Marvel Civil War Story Line - Click Here
  • Marvel Multi-Verse Roleplaying Game (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 - (Xbox 360 Pre-Owned) - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

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15 Aug 2024020: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 4 - The Cthulhu Files00:27:27

The Cthulhu Files is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. If you want to experience a game where all the characters go mad and die very quickly then this is the game for you.

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • 016: Keep Your Eye on the Ball - How to Play to Your Strengths - Robin D. Laws - Click Here
  • 018: Don't Be Scared of Horror - Give the Genre a Chance - Ken Hite - Click Here
  • X-Card by John Stavropoulos (Google Doc) - Click Here
  • The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Love Craft - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

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13 Feb 2025033: Remember Names - Don’t be a Doofus, It Matters!00:14:42

Why does it matter if you remember names when playing Tabletop Games? Clint shares why he believes it CRUCIAL for the long-term health of your game.

🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching

https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching 

🛠️Upcoming Workshops: Greenfield, WI - Board Game Barrister - Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, February 22nd - Click Link below to Register:

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Resources mentioned during episode:

Virtual Tabletops to Consider to Stay Organized:

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27 Feb 2025034: Which Tabletop RPG is a Good Fit for Your Gaming Group? - With Craig Shipman01:18:33

Free RPG Quiz - Find a Good Fit RPG for your Gaming Group:

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There are SO many Tabletop RPGs you can choose from it can be overwhelming which one to pick. But this may be the most important thing you do as a GM. In this episode, Craig Shipman of Third Floor Wars - Tabletop Talk helps Clint hone in on three main considerations when choosing a game to play.

  1. What does a good fit game look like for the GM?

  2. What does a good fit game look like for the Players?

  3. Are there differences between playing in person or online?

Other Helpful Episodes or Podcasts Mentioned:

Books to Level Up Your Game Master Skills:

Honorable Mentions:

Tabletop Games Mentioned:

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11 Apr 2024007: How To Not Take Things Personally When Playing Tabletop Roleplaying Games00:16:00

Clint considers how to set himself and the other players he games with up for success and fun. Hint: It all starts with a little pre-game preparation, and good healthy self-talk.

Mentioned in the Episode:

Items mentioned during episode:

  • D&D Starter Set (Includes Lost Mines of Phandelver Adventure) - Click Here
  • Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
  • Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here

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27 Jun 2024016: Keep Your Eye on the Ball – How to Play to Your Strengths During a Tabletop Roleplaying Game, With Robin D. Laws00:36:33

Did you know that you already possess all it takes to be a fantastic tabletop roleplaying gamer? You can tell great stories, with great people, and have fun! In this episode, Clint speaks with veteran game designer and life-long gamer, Robin D. Laws. With over 30 years of experience he is uniquely qualified to talk about playing to your personal strengths and your responsibility as a player while playing tabletop games.

Connecting with Robin D. Laws:

Upcoming Projects Mentioned by Robin:

Items mentioned during episode:

  • The Yellow King Roleplaying Game (Print) - Click Here
  • The Yellow King Roleplaying Game (PDF) - Click Here
  • Robin's Laws of Good Game Mastering - Click Here
  • Hillfolk - A game of Iron Age Drama (Print) - Click Here
  • Hillfolk - A Game of Iron Age Drama (PDF) - Click Here
  • Ten Candles - A Roleplaying Game of Tragic Horror (Softcover) - Click here
  • Ten Candles - A Roleplaying Game of Tragic Horror (PDF) - Click Here
  • GUMSHOE One-2-One - Night’s Black Agents: Solo Ops (PDF) - Click Here
  • Fall of Delta Green (Print) - Click Here
  • The Fall of Delta Green (PDF) - Click Here

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07 Nov 2024026: Where do you find people to play your Tabletop RPG game?00:11:15

#26 - Have you ever walked into a party early as the first one to arrive? It can feel a little unsettling. Where are all the people? For Tabletop RPG games you need to find people who want to join your party before you can play your game. But where do you find them? This episode will explore tools like meet-up, reddit, discord, FB, and other communities that help you connect with like-minded people and fill your party with people.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Games mentioned during episode:

  • City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (Hardback) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Players Guide (PDF) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (Hardback) - Click Here
  • City of Mist RPG - Master of Ceremonies (PDF) - Click Here
  • Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set (6E) - Click Here

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25 Apr 2024009: Should I play with a Gamemaster or go GM-less?00:25:06

Clint explores the equivocal question, “Is a GM necessary in Tabletop RPG’s?” After listening you can decide which mode of gameplay works best for you when playing Goblin question RPG.

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Items mentioned during episode:

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30 Jan 2025032: Imposter Syndrome Sucks for Game Masters00:16:51

Have ever felt Imposter Syndrome when considering running  your very own Tabletop RPG for your friends or family? Imposter Syndrome - a psychological experience where people feel like they are frauds or incompetent, even though they have evidence of their success. If you suffer or have suffered from Imposter Syndrome, this episode may just find the cure.

Upcoming Workshops:

  • Greenfield, WI - Board Game Barrister - Tabletop 101: Gaming Workshop, February 22nd - Click Link below to Register:

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Resources mentioned during episode:

Games mentioned during episode:

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21 Mar 2024004: Goblin Quest - How to Avoid Confusion and Create Your Goblin Characters00:20:52

Clint contemplates his five little goblins to be made, played, and destroyed in Goblin Quest RPG by Grant Howitt. The goblin family who spawns together dies together as the saying goes.

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18 Apr 2024008: Goblin Quest - How to Play the Game from Beginning to End00:25:53

Clint’s goblins are ready to take action. Time to roll the dice, cash in those action tokens, and attempt to finish our quest before all our Goblins die horrific yet hilarious deaths!

If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here for the softcopy physical book or Click Here for the PDF version! These are affiliate links and if you choose to use them I may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. I only promote products or services that I have investigated and feel can deliver value to you.

 

Items mentioned during episode:

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29 Mar 2024Claim to Game - Helping Busy People Master Tabletop Role-playing Games00:01:37

Join Clint Scheirer, educator and new gaming friend, as he helps busy people master tabletop role-playing games, one game at a time. Episodes will be released each week to aid gamers of all levels quickly grasp TTRPGs so they can enjoy playing them. Each season of the show will have one specific game of focus, along with episodes honing in on topics to maximize your tabletop gaming experience to the fullest.

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16 May 2024011: Goblin Quest - Actual Play!01:38:19

Clint was able to convince 3 other human beings to play Goblin Quest the RPG with him. That’s right! This episode is an actual play of Goblin Quest the RPG with 4 players, lots of goblins, and a whole lot of laughs.

*A special thanks to our players Ryan, Robert, and Jonathan. May the ears of your goblins never need to be plucked off for luck!

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10 Oct 2024024: Hard Lesson Learned - Season 1 Finale00:13:25

In this Season 1 Finale of Claim to Game, Clint opens up about some hard lessons he’s learned, and the future direction of the podcast. Some free samples include: Serving first, Pat Flynn, and being less self-centered.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Items mentioned during episode:

  • Let Go by Pat Flynn (Kindle and Audio) - Click Here
  • Superfans by Pat Flynn (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Will it fly? by Pat Flynn (Paperback) - Click Here

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01 Aug 2024019: Top 5 Tabletop Roleplaying Games for New Gamemasters or Players00:08:23

Have you ever wanted to try out playing a Tabletop RPG but just felt way too overwhelmed by the choices? Maybe you’ve wanted to run a game for your friends but don’t know which one to pick first. In this episode, Clint will briefly cover his top 5 recommendations for great RPG picks for new players and GM’s.

Original Reddit Post - Click Here 

Clint's Top 5 Recommendations Beginner RPG's for GM's and Players:

Honorable Mentions from Reddit Post:

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28 Mar 2024Bonus: A Winner AND Weekly Episodes Unleashed!00:01:41

The inaugural launch week is over, a prize has been won, and Clint has an update for the frequency of podcast episode releases you won’t want to miss!

If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here for the softcopy physical book or Click Here for the PDF version!

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26 Sep 2024023: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 7 - Regency Ladies - The Roleplaying Game00:25:28

“Regency Ladies - The Roleplaying Game,” is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest the RPG. This game IS your chance to live out your wildest pride and prejudice moments. Search for true love, marriage, attend a ball, write a classic novel…you know sophisticated stuff.

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Hollows TTRPG by Rowan, Rook, and Decard - Click Here 
  • Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Pride and Prejudice SparkNotes summary (Paperback) - Click Here
  • Pride and Prejudice: A Classic Love Story (Article) - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

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19 Dec 2024029: The Problem with Scheduling Games00:16:02

What is the number one problem repeated time and time again in all TTRPG communities? The problem that keeps folks from getting together and playing the games they love. Scheduling. Is there a solution to this number 1 obstacle? In this episode, Clint is determined to find out.

Resources mentioned during episode:

Games mentioned during episode:

  • Pathfinder 2E Remaster Core Books (Hardback) - Click Here
  • Pathfinder 2E Beginner Box (Roll20 VTT) - Click Here
  • Tales of Yawning Portal Hardcover  (Includes White Plume Mountain) - Click Here
  • Tales of Yawning Portal Roll20 VTT (Includes White Plume Mountain) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Age of Rebellion (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Edge of Empire (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Fantasy Flights Star Wars RPG - Force and Destiny (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
  • Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
  • Honey Heist - PDF Version - Click Here

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28 Mar 2024005: How to Be a More Captivating Storyteller During a Tabletop RPG00:12:31

In this episode, Clint inspects three ways to keep other players listening to what you have to say when it’s your turn to speak while playing a tabletop roleplaying game. There is a reason people say that storytelling is an art.

Items Mentioned During this Episode:

  • Terminator RPG: Core Rules (Night Fall Games) - Print Version - Click Here
  • Terminator RPG: Core Rules (Night Fall Games) - PDF Version - Click Here

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13 Mar 2025035: Top 5 Best GM-Less TTRPGs00:30:23

🎲 How to Play Goblin Quest (7 Eps) ⚙️ Goblin Quest Rules Hacks (7 Eps)

https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/playgoblinquest

🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching

https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching 

#35 - Tabletop RPGs with no Game Master are growing in popularity. The role of the GM can be a pain point for some groups possibly due to scheduling issues, GM burnout, or just plain curiosity about new ways to play where everyone at the table participates equally. In this episode, Clint takes a look at 5 of the Top GM-less games and who might enjoy them.

Resourced Mentioned:

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27 Mar 2025036: Switching to GM-less Play: Your Next Adventure!00:12:37

🎲 How to Play Goblin Quest (7 Eps) ⚙️ Goblin Quest Rules Hacks (7 Eps)

 

https://bonus.claimtogamepodcast.com/playgoblinquest 

 

🎲 Free 15-Minute Strategy Call – GM Coaching

 

https://calendly.com/clint-scheirer-claimtogamepodcast/strategy-call-for-coaching

 

#36 - For some gamers, playing games with a GM is the only type of Tabletop RPG they’ve ever known. When your eyes are opened to the flexibility, and shared participation of GM-less games, it’s easy to want to give a GM-less game a go. But how do you make the transition from a GM-led Game to a GM-less Game? It’s easier than you think.

 

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02 May 2024010: How to Find Balance Between Tabletop Roleplaying Games and Life00:14:13

Clint recognizes times when he was obsessed over TTRPG and how it challenged him to grow.  Too much of a good thing can still be TOO MUCH.

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05 Dec 2024028: From Player to Gamemaster - When do you know enough to start your own game? - With Andy Scheirer00:43:03

All Gamemasters start somewhere. Whether starting out playing as a player, or maybe jumping in and running their very own game from the beginning, Gamemasters have an origin story, and evolution. In this episode you will get to hear the origin story of Andy Scheirer, high school math teacher, listener of the CTG, and a newcomer to the hobby of Tabletop RPGs.

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Games mentioned during episode:

  • Paizo's Pathfinder 2E (3.12.24 Remaster) - Click Here
  • Paizo's Pathfinder 2E Beginners Box - Click Here
  • Paizo's Starfinder Beginners Box - Click Here
  • Paizo's Starfinder 2E Playtest - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Age of Rebellion Beginner Game) - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Edge of the Empire Beginner Game) - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Force and Destiny) - Click Here
  • The One Ring 2E (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • The One Ring 2E Starter Set (PDF) - Click Here
  • Blades in the Dark (Hardcover + PDF Bundle) - Click Here
  • Fate RPG Core System (Hardcover) - Click Here
  • Fate RPG Core System Bundle (PDF) - Click Here
  • D&D 5E - 2014 Starter Kit with Lost Mines of Phandelver - Click Here
  • Lazy Dungeon Master by Mike Shea (Paperback) - Click Here
  • Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master by Mike Shea (Paperback) - Click Here
  • Dry Erase Battle Mat - Click Here

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01 Mar 2024Bonus: The Quest Begins - Score Your Copy of Goblin Quest RPG!00:02:30

With less than 1 week prior to launch Clint's gonna sweeten the pot! Subscribe to the podcast, give it a listen, and complete two tasks for your entry in the season 1 giveaway - a physical copy of the tabletop RPG - Goblin Quest by game designer Grant Howitt.

What are those two tasks you ask?

  1. Listen to the podcast by visiting our website, www.claimtogamepodcast.com. Subscribe and give it a great review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. (Okay that was like 4 things wrapped up in one thing but you get the idea)
  2. Sign-Up for our Newsletter - Click Here

Do these two tasks prior to the deadline of March 21st, 2024 at 5:00AM CST to enter the drawing!

If you’d like to get your own copy of Goblin Quest to follow step-by-step as we learn, Click Here! 

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You connect to this new community by:

  • Jumping into our free Discord Server - Click Here
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14 Jun 2024Bonus: What are your choices? Vote for Season 2 - The Next RPG to Claim!00:10:23

It’s time to take a look at what games listeners can vote on to be the next Tabletop RPG we claim in Season 2 of Claim to Game, airing in Fall of 2024! Clint will give a run through of the community's top choices, what the game is generally about, and encourage you to take the survey and cast your vote.

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20 Jun 2024015: Goblin Quest - Rules Hack 2 - My Name is Inigo Montoya Jr.00:28:58

My Name is Inigo Montoya, Jr. is a Rules Hack for Goblin Quest RPG. Clint explores the fun and nostalgia playing through the story of a character from the cult classic, The Princess Bride.

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04 Apr 2024006: Goblin Quest - How to Create Interesting Quests and Adventure Ideas00:29:49

Clint has his goblin line-up, and now will determine what the heck they are trying to do! We’re going on a Quest, in Goblin Quest RPG by Grant Howitt. Tolkien once said, “Not all those who wander are lost,” but these goblins are a good as lost already.

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23 May 2024012: How to Prepare for a New Tabletop Roleplaying Game as a Player, With Jonathan Eisemann00:31:50

Have you ever heard the old adage, “Failing to prepare, is preparing to fail?” When getting ready to play a new game, no one wants to show up at the table unprepared. Longtime player and Game Master, Jonathan Eisemann, shares his best practices of how he prepares when stepping into a new TTRPG.

Resources mentioned during episode:

  • How It's Played (PF2E) - YouTube Channel by David Barnhart - Click Here
  • Sly Flourish (D&D) - YouTube Channel by Mike Shea - Click Here
  • Glass Cannon Network (Actual Play TTRPG Shows) - Click Here

Items mentioned during episode:

  • Goblin Quest RPG - Softcover Book - Click Here
  • Goblin Quest RPG - PDF Version - Click Here
  • Paizo's Pathfinder 2E (3.12.24 Remaster) - Click Here
  • Paizo's Pathfinder 2E Beginners Box - Click Here
  • Paizo's Starfinder Beginners Box - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Age of Rebellion Beginner Game) - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Edge of the Empire Beginner Game) - Click Here
  • Star Wars RPG by Fantasy Flight Games (Force and Destiny) - Click Here
  • Avatar Legends: Roleplaying Game by Magpie Games (PDF) - Click Here
  • Avatar Legends: Roleplaying Game by Magpie Games (Physical Copy) - Click Here
  • Lancer RPG (Battle Mech) - By Massif Press - Click Here
  • Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (Physical Copy) - Click Here

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16 Jan 2025031: Master Storytelling Like J.R.R. Tolkien - Lessons from Lord of the Rings- With Aaron Airmet00:51:24

In this episode Aaron Airmet of the Lore of the Rings Podcast will help you appreciate JRR Tolkien’s gift as a master storyteller. Together, he and Clint identify what we can learn from Grandpa Tolkien to make our own games epic!

One Ring 2E Quickstart Guide and More!

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Resources mentioned during episode:

  • Ringspodcast.com/2 - Light and Life: The Two Trees of Valinor; of Elves, Men, Dwarves, Ents, and Eagles
  • Ringspodcast.com/95 -What Makes A Good Story |Tolkien "On Fairy Stories"
  • Ringspodcast.com/185 - Frodo Meets Strider | Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring | Book 1 Chapter 9 Part 2

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07 Mar 2024001: From Noob to Nerd - A Beginner's Guide to Tabletop RPGs00:13:08

Clint embarks on a journey learning fun new Tabletop RPGs step-by-step. His first epic exploration will be Goblin Quest by Grant Howitt.

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07 Mar 2024002: Goblin Quest - An Intro to Goblins, Quests, and Fatal Ineptitude00:16:01

Clint examines what he loves right away about Goblin Quest RPG by Grant Howitt. He also shares what he can learn to love about the game with a little elbow grease and good ol’ fashion effort. It’s time for Tenders and Toughs!

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  • Matthew Colville's "Running the Game" - Click Here

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07 Mar 2024003: Goblin Quest - Goblins, Wizards, and Bugbears, Oh My! Charting the Great Battle Camp00:17:17

Clint checks out the wild and zany pre-made setting of Goblin Quest RPG by Grant Howitt. What is the Great Battle Camp and who lives there besides your goblins?

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