TPT #209: Tropes & The Acrobat

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane talk about using and abusing tropes and avoiding clichés. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders hide and live to fight another day, and the Acrobat lifts enemies up only to let them fall in the Character Creation Forge. (60m)

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TPT #208: Playing Neutral Good & The Rescue Ranger

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane continue their series on playing alignments as they discuss the default disposition of the every-hero, neutral good. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders play a familiar game that presses hard against the fourth wall, and the Rescue Ranger saves lives and acorns in the Character Creation Forge. (57m)

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TPT #207: Creating Lively NPCs Quickly & The Greensinger

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane talk about how to breathe life into last-minute additions to the game world. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders log on, and the Greensinger mixes music and the magic of nature in the Character Creation Forge. (50m)

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TPT #205: Awarding Treasure & The Treasure Hunter

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane spread the wealth in a discussion about what kind of loot to offer and how much of it to give. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders serve punch and cake, and the Treasure Hunter finds hidden riches in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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TPT #204: The Marvel Cinematic Universe Campaign Setting & Spider-Man

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss making the most successful film franchise of all time your own for your game as they cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe campaign setting. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders sue for peace, and Spider-Man swings into the Character Creation Forge. (65m)

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TPT #203: Running Wartime Campaigns & Scorpion

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane cross their fingers and rush the next hill as they discuss how to play compelling wartime scenarios. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders plan a shindig, and Scorpion politely beckons in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

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TPT #202: Underground Adventures & The Sapper

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane get their hands dirty as they dig in to discuss adventuring underground. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders become the cops, and the Sapper lowers the boom in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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TPT #201: Playing Goblins & The Bugbear Bear

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane endure infighting and bullying to bring you a discussion on playing goblins. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders suffer a tongue lashing, and the Bugbear Bear packs plenty of organic reach in the Character Creation Forge. (62m)

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TPT #200: Mega-Mailbag Anniversary & The Modern Major-General

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane celebrate another improbable milestone with tequila and two hours of mailbag questions. The Dynasty Unwarranted campaign takes the week off while the Modern Major-General wins hearts and minds in the Character Creation Forge. And seriously, thank you for listening. We never thought we’d make it for four years. (138m)

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TPT #199: Dungeon Crawls & The Stardust Crusader

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane stay alert and inch their way through a cautious discussion of one of the original RPG experiences. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders become hostile investors, and the Stardust Crusader ‘stands’ in harm’s way in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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