Gnomecast #183 – New Players, New Characters
GnomecastFebruary 28, 2024Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Ang, JT and Senda chat about the logistics of adding new players to your groups and new characters to your games.
THAC0 with Advantage. Running Games for New Players
PodcastsMay 3, 2023Podcast: Play in new window | Download
How do we get new gamers. WE TEACH THEM!!! Ang and Jared are talking about running new games for players on this weeks installment of Thac0 with Advantage
BXP 05×12 – Character Development (feat. Terry Robinson)
Bonus ExperienceOctober 14, 2022Podcast: Play in new window | Download
This is the final episode of Season Five. Terry joins Monica again with the second half of their very long conversation about experiences with gaming and new people.
Today we talk about character development in RPGs: what that means, what people want when they say they’re into it, and how games do and don’t support character growth over time. It’s a very interesting discussion and a perfect send-off for our fifth season.
BXP 05×11 – Mage, Exalted, and D&D (feat. Terry Robinson)
Bonus ExperienceSeptember 28, 2022Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Terry (of Mage: the Podcast) joins Monica to talk about the wild experience of teaching Mage to new people and Monica commiserates about her experiences with teaching Exalted to beginners. We discuss the interesting cultural baggage that comes with most folks pop understanding of the hobby and what it’s like to show folks new games.
BXP 05×10-Games Without Randomizers feat. Chazz
Bonus ExperienceSeptember 15, 2022Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Here’s the long-awaited new episode. Chazz of Pain in the Dice, OPPCast and Systematic Understanding of Everything joins Monica to discuss games without randomizers. No cards. No dice. No coin flips – just a variety of narrative resolutions. We break down what we like about these games and what makes them work and (most importantly) what’s worth stealing for your own homebrew.
PTG287 – Age Gaps (At The Table)
Panda's Talking GamesAugust 31, 2022Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Show us how you manage age (and experience) gaps at the table! Phil and Senda chat about managing tables with mixed age groups, having managed to be inspired by a […]
BXP 05×09-So, You’re Playing D&D for the First Time…
Bonus ExperienceAugust 15, 2022Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Monica overheard a conversation about someone being nervous to play D&D for the first time and their worries about how to be a good player, so here’s today’s episode. Rai and Monica hang out to discuss what sort of things are good to keep in mind when you’re a player for the first time – no matter what game you’re playing.
DwDD – New Players
Down With D&DJuly 30, 2020Podcast: Play in new window | Download
So how do you teach Dungeons & Dragons to a new player? Well, Teos and Shawn break down the challenges and pitfalls of teaching a new player while offering tips, […]
BXP 3×03 – Bonus Inexperience: Dealing with Brand New People
Bonus ExperienceApril 13, 2020Podcast: Play in new window | Download
While running, writing, or designing games you will probably have to contend with a rather surprising challenge: new people. This episode dives into a how-to discussion when it comes to […]
DwDnD#144 – Teaching New Players
Down With D&DApril 24, 2018Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Get down with some new blood. That’s right. It’s about bringing in warm bodies and showing them the ropes. Chris and Shawn talk about teaching new players the game.
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