Tired of combat dragging? This episode offers 5 crucial tips for players to keep the game moving. Discover how paying attention, anticipating your turn, and coordinating with allies can transform your tabletop experience from a slog to a dynamic adventure!"

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #playertips

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In this episode, we're blasting off into the unknown with tips for running epic space adventures, from exploring derelict ships to discovering bizarre new worlds. Plus, get an in-depth review of the Starfinder 2e Player Core, diving into its mechanics, ancestries, and how it connects to Pathfinder 2e. Don't miss this cosmic journey!

Resources:

Buy Me a Coffee! - ko-fi.com/taking20podcast

Episode 140 - Spelljammer Review

Episode 137 - The Gap and Empty Histories

Starfinder 2e Archives of Nethys - https://2e.aonsrd.com/

Whether you make up your own canon or use the lore pregenerated by someone else, there are challenges to maintaining the canon and lore for your world.  In this episode I discuss some tips and tricks I’ve learned through the years to help keep it all straight.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #lore #canon

Resources:

Buy Me a Coffee! - ko-fi.com/taking20podcast

Episode 224 - Lore Part 1 - https://www.taking20podcast.com/e/ep-224-lore-part-1/ 

Episode 225 - Lore Part 2 - https://www.taking20podcast.com/e/ep-225-lore-part-2/ 

Episode 114 - The Cataclysm of Krynn - https://www.taking20podcast.com/e/ep-113-the-cataclysm-of-krynn/ 

DnD Shorts - The Original Rules for Women in D&D are Wild - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvCP401kK0 

Million Podcasts Award - https://www.millionpodcasts.com/dungeon-master-podcasts/ 

RJD20 - Canon, Your Homegrown Setting and You - https://www.rjd20.com/2021/06/canon-your-homegrown-setting-and-you.html

Unlock more fun and epic storytelling in your TTRPGs by embracing a little recklessness! In this episode we explore how "driving your characters like you stole them" can lead to unforgettable moments, balancing narrative focus with thrilling unpredictability. Discover why taking bolder choices, communicating with your group, and understanding your character's motivations can elevate your game, knowing that the low stakes of failure in-game lead to incredibly high potential for legendary tales.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #reckless

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BlueSky- https://bsky.app/profile/taking20podcast.bsky.social

What do you do when a player cheats in your RPG? In this episode, we tackle the tricky subject of player cheating from the DM's perspective, exploring why players cheat and specific types of in-game dishonesty. Learn practical strategies for DMs and players to address cheating, foster a fair and fun gaming environment, and ensure everyone at the table has a blast!

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #cheating #WOTC #JeremyCrawford #ChrisPerkins

Resources:

Crawford and Perkins join Darrington Press - https://www.gamesradar.com/tabletop-gaming/legendary-designers-ditch-d-and-d-for-critical-roles-with-critical-role-in-major-coup/

Ever wondered if "chosen ones" and "horny bards" have a place in your RPG campaigns? In episode 255 of Taking 20 Podcast, we dive into the world of RPG clichés—when to use them, when to subvert them, and how they can elevate your game. Plus, I also review the Starfinder 2e Galaxy Guide! Join us as we explore familiar tropes and exciting new worlds..  

#pf2e #Pathfinder #Starfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #cliches #tropes

Resources:

Episode 75 Better Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-75-better-backstories/

Episode 104 3 Bullet NPCs and Backstories - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/episode-104-3-bullet-npcs-and-backstories/

Episode 190 - Integrating Character Backstories with Rick Sandidge - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-190-integrating-character-backstories-with-rick-sandidge-of-find-the-path-ventures/

Episode 137 The Gap and Empty History - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-137-lore-series-starfinder-gap-empty-history/

Episode 182 Campaigns Bigger Than the PCs - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-182-campaigns-bigger-than-the-pcs/

The back to basics series takes things back to the fundamental principles of tabletop RPGs.  It’s so easy to get lost in the rules and mechanics of the game and forget these important lessons.  

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #backtobasics

Resources:

Matthew Colville - Language not Rules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIkwABECfR0

Ep 245 Unruly Players - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-245-unruly-players/ 

Ep 47 Session 0 Guide for DMs  - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-47-comprehensive-session-0-guide-for-dms/ 

Ep 219 Let Players Use New Abilities - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-219-let-players-use-new-abilities/

Have you ever wanted to craft unforgettable recurring villains that will haunt your players' dreams? In this episode I’ll give you some secrets to making your big bads more than just one-dimensional threats and learn how to weave them seamlessly into your campaign for maximum impact.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #villains

Resources:

PF2e Core pg 66

There’s nothing wrong with the comfortable same old same old.  However, what if you want to become a better DM.  How do you start and what can that progression look like?  Give this episode a listen to find out.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg

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Episode 27 - Role vs Roll Playing

Episode 184 - Preparing One Shots

Episode 237 - Short vs Long Campaigns

Conflict is inevitable around the RPG table but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t play the game or that you should shy away from it.  In this episode we talk about how conflict can manifest and what players and GMs can do about it.

#pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #paizo #conflict #dnd #Wotc

Resources:

Social Emotional Skills at the D&D Table:  https://www.youngdragonslayers.com/d-and-d-video-blog/dnd-social-emotional-skills

Examples of problem players

https://www.cottageofeverything.com/blog/dealing-with-problem-players

Screen Rant - Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford Leave Dungeons and Dragons Design Team - https://screenrant.com/jeremy-crawford-chris-perkins-leaving-dnd-interview/