🎲 Game Master Insight 💡 (A Legion of Myth podcast.)
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| 01 Feb 2025 | How to Run a Successful Troupe-Style Tabletop RPG Campaign | 02:22:53 | |
Running a troupe-style tabletop RPG is easier than you think—if you know the tricks. Learn how to manage character rotations, engage players, and keep your storylines seamless. Discover how troupe-style play can make your campaigns unforgettable. Watch now for top tips on troupe-style tabletop RPGs! PANELISTS * Doc Flamingo: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/135352/ashes-and-empires * Mage's Musings: https://www.youtube.com/@Merlinstergandaldore * Bear The Gen-X GM: https://www.youtube.com/@bearthegenxgm TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:05 What is Troupe Play? 37:30 Strategies & Tools for Running a Troupe-Style Campaign 1:23:50 Managing Campaigns and World-Building in Troupe-Style Play 1:53:20 Challenges and Solutions in Troupe-Style Play HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Merch: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. #TTRPG #GameMasterTips #troupe This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 08 Feb 2025 | Why RPGs Need In-Game Consequences for Character Actions | 03:55:44 | |
In-game consequences for character actions in tabletop RPGs can deepen immersion and pump tension into your table like never before. Find out how to leverage moral struggles, political drama, and environmental shifts to captivate your players. Tune in and master in-game consequences for character actions in tabletop RPGs to transform your storytelling. PANELISTS * Rollin' Bones: https://rollinbones.substack.com/ * Rollin’ Bones: https://open.substack.com/pub/rollinbones/p/the-christian-roleplayer * Tablerunner Crispy: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGS6lTVqVfz8dIq3JYCk9zw * The Cigar DM: https://www.youtube.com/@UC19Gl-7vgSnsMBqWPEzftOw TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 6:23 The Importance of Consequences 1:14:45 Moral & Ethical Consequences 2:36:50 Political and Environmental Consequences 3:18:45 Player Reactions to Character Consequences LINKS 👍 Like, subscribe & share, share, share. 👕 Merch: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 👨🦽 Wounded Warrior Project: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/fXP8sVmtBn 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 15 Feb 2025 | Class-Based vs. Skill-Based RPGs: The Ultimate Debate Unraveled! | 03:08:52 | |
Class-based vs skill-based tabletop RPG—what truly sets them apart? This video breaks down the key distinctions, strengths, and weaknesses of both systems, giving you the knowledge to choose your ideal RPG. Don’t miss out on this essential guide for RPG enthusiasts. 👍 Like, subscribe & share, share, share. PANELISTS * https://www.youtube.com/@bearthegenxgm * https://youtube.com/@MalakyoftheOSR TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 6:46 Defining Class-Based and Skill-Based Systems 42:18 Advantages and Disadvantages of Class-Based Systems 1:29:30 Advantages and Disadvantages of Skill-Based Systems 2:24:48 Choosing Between Class-Based and Skill-Based Systems 3:01:01 Final Comments HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Merch: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 22 Feb 2025 | Meta-Gaming in TTRPGs: Why Some Groups Swear By It & Others Hate It | 03:37:58 | |
Meta-Gaming in Tabletop RPGs sparks intense debates about whether it speeds up combat or shatters immersion. Meta-Gaming in Tabletop RPGs also tests how well you can unify your team’s tactics without losing the fun of discovery. Watch now to see how you can strike the right balance for your table. 👍 Like, subscribe & share, share, share. PANELISTS * FiLtheThriL: https://rumble.com/user/FiLtheThriL * Timothy Ferrelli: https://www.youtube.com/@akito3379 * DocFlamingo: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/7342/AJ-Stoner TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 6:50 Defining Meta-Gaming and Its Role in Gameplay 32:00 Meta-Gaming as a Tool for Strategy and Efficiency 1:40:35 Player and GM Perspectives on Meta-Gaming 2:43:30 Long-Term Effects and Balancing Meta-Gaming 3:32:30 Final Comments HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Merch: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 08 Mar 2025 | Do You Really Need a Session Zero for Your RPG Campaign? | 03:39:03 | |
The role of session zero in tabletop RPGs sparks debates among Game Masters everywhere. Is it essential, or are there times you can skip it? Find out how session zero shapes your campaign and when it’s truly necessary—join the discussion and watch the video now! TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Intro * 7:46 Establishing Expectations and Boundaries * 1:08:32 Collaborative World Building in Session Zero * 2:02:26 Session Zero and Player Engagement * 2:41:53 The Necessity of Session Zero in Different Gaming Groups HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Merch: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 15 Mar 2025 | The Game Master’s Guide to Handling Character Death in TTRPGs | 03:08:52 | |
Wondering how to handle character death in TTRPGs effectively? This guide covers everything from the impact of death on the game world to player reactions and narrative design. Discover how handling character death in TTRPGs can elevate your campaigns and storytelling! 👍 Like, subscribe & share, share, share. PANELISTS * Grizzly Beardo: N/A * Harmony Ginger: https://www.youtube.com/@harmony_ginger & https://harmonyginger.substack.com/ * MrMax Boivin: https://www.youtube.com/@reactionaryprinciplegaming TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Intro * 8:22 The Role of Character Death in Tabletop RPGs * 54:00 Alternatives to Permanent Character Death * 2:00:35 Death and the Game World * 3:14:30 Player Reactions and Emotional Impact * 4:29:10 Max's Final Comments HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 As always, thank you very much for your interest and support, we really appreciate it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||
| 22 Mar 2025 | The Evolution of Player and Game Master Roles in RPGs | 05:43:38 | |
Player and Game Master roles have changed over the years, and this video explores how modern RPGs are redefining responsibilities. Discover how these roles have evolved and what it means for your gaming group. Don’t miss this look into the future of RPGs! 👍 Like, subscribe & share, share, share. PANELISTS * https://www.youtube.com/@reactionaryprinciplegaming * https://www.youtube.com/@akito3379 * https://x.com/UltraTtrpger | https://www.youtube.com/@UltraTtrpger | https://rumble.com/user/UltraTtrpger TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Intro * 6:08 Understanding the Player's Role * 51:48 Understanding the Game Master's Role * 2:18:13 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities During Gameplay * 3:15:00 Evolution of Roles and Responsibilities in Modern RPGs * 3:56:46 Final Commentary & Final Chats HOMEPAGE & CHARITY ⏹️ Homepage: https://legionofmyth.tv 👨🦽 Charity: https://tiltify.com/@legion-of-myth/wounded-warrior-project SOCIAL 💬 LoM Discord: https://discord.gg/xkp9MAJGGa 💬 GMI Discord: https://discord.gg/nH4D5nyRyG VIDEO 🟩 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RPGDieGest 🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LegionofMyth MERCH & AFFILIATE 👕 Redbubble: https://legion-of-myth.redbubble.com 👕 Spreadshirt: https://legionofmyth.myspreadshop.com/ 📚 DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=3194834 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit legionofmyth.substack.com/subscribe | |||