Category Archives: Podcasts


BXP 6×10 – Monica and Alex Break Down Setting Design Using Video Games

Bonus Experience

Today I’m joined by friend and colleague Alex Guerrero to discuss how video games utilize narrative and setting design to create a sense of wonder and mystery – and how you can bring that to the table in your own tabletop RPGs!

GNOMECAST #167 – Parties…like the ones you dance at

Gnomecast

We’re talking about parties. Not adventuring parties. Masquerades, balls, shindigs, gatherings, formal dances, ragers, raves, and festivals. Chris and Jared want to help you drop that holiday party right in the middle of your game and make it as memorable as possible.

TwA 22. Is There Room For New Classes?

Podcasts

Welcome to THAC0 . . . with Advantage! We’re two friends that have been playing D&D a long time. While we both love lots of other RPGs, D&D is the adorable critter that followed us home.

So many classes. So many sub classes. Do we need more from WotC’s 2024 DnD or are we good with what we have? That’s the question Ang and Jared ponder on this weeks Thac0 with Advantage. You’re all around fun times D&D Podcast.

MM Plays 22 – Intercharacter Conflict

Misdirected Mark Podcast

Sometimes you just want to have that argument with another character. You don’t agree with their motives, ideas, how they looked at you. Whatever the reason you just want to have that fight. It’s not full on PvP but it’s a conflict. So we’re talking about the tools and tips you can use to have these moments at your table without it blowing up your game.

BXP 6×09 Monica and D Evaluate Rules Exceptions

Bonus Experience

D is back in the studio with me today to deliver on our promise to discuss exceptions-based rules design. We talk about Exalted: Essence an awful lot, but also talk about Malifaux, Chronicles of Darkness, and some upcoming games. We talk about good examples of how to build strong exceptions and an equal number of bad ones, and point out games that don’t do this at all.