Hello and welcome to Role, Play, Chat! A biweekly forum where Mat sits down with members of the TTRPG community to chat about Role-Playing Games, like Dungeons & Dragons! Through discussions we will probe different aspects of being a Game Master or a Player, asking ourselves the same questions you might be pondering! I believe we will be sharing valuable insight in the hobby and want to take you along for the ride as we journey towards becoming better Game Masters. So sit back, relax and let's…
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Role Play Chat is BACK and I'm joined by friend of the pod Bodhi, oen of the creative minds behind Homie and the Dude, TTRPG publishing. If you'd like to learn more about Homie and the Dude you can check their website out here: https://www.homieandthedude.com/ and if you'd like to back their amazing kickstarter, you can do so here: …
Curse of Strahd, Castle Ravenloft and the Domains of Darkness are beloved parts of our shared TTRPG and DnD hobby. Join Delilah S. Dawson (the author of the newly released D&D novel: Raveloft, Heir of Strahd) and I as we discuss all things Ravenloft in this episode of Role Play Chat. If you'd like to learn more about Delilah's books you can check those out here: https://www.whimsydark.com/ and if…
Gaming cons can sometimes be a little intimidating but they are without a doubt the pinnacle of tabletop gaming, or at least they are to me! Listen in as Alex (friend of the show) and I have a look back down memory lane as we discuss everything we did at PAXu 2024 and share advice for folks who might be new to attending tabletop (or any) cons!Happy gaming & much love-Mat ~ Affiliate Links &…
You need a GM for a tabletop roleplaying game... right? Wrong! Some wonderful games exist without a game master. Join Jordan of Goosepoop games and I as we chat all about GMless games from how to play them to how to design them! If you want to hear more of Jordan's insights you should check his website here: https://goosepoopgames.square.site/ Happy gaming & much love-Mat ~ Affiliate Links &…
NPCs are the lifeblood of any setting. These denizens shape the world your players experience. Sometimes we make them up on the spot, other times we give them complex motivations and roles to play in the intrigue of our campaigns. Join me and Kurt from Sidekicks and Sidequests as we chat about NPC creation, roleplay and go over some internet strategies for making NPCs more engaging at your table.…
Puzzles can be hit or miss - join me and Ryan Imel DM as we chat about strategy to make the most out of puzzles in your game. If you want to hear more of Ryan's insights you should check his webiste here: https://ryanimeldm.com/ or his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanimeldm This week's indie showcase game was Unclassified! and Delivered! You can buy them here:…
Everyone loves a good scare! Join me and Gnome Anne in this Halloween special where we chat about everything horror in tabletop roleplaying. If you want to hear more of Anne's insights you should check their content here: https://linktr.ee/annethegnome or what their content on youtube here https://www.youtube.com/@Gnome_Anne This week's indie showcase game was Plante Girl Game. You can buy it…
Creating and using sounds, music and ambient noise in a game really can elevate the immersion and emotion, but finding the right track isn't always that easy. Join Aiden, AKA the Dungeon Maestro, and I as we cover everything you need to know about being music in tabletop gaming. Including: - The process of making music for TTRPGs, - The difference between music and ambient noise, - How to best…
Mega Dungeons scare me a little, so I've invited an expert to join me to talk all about them. Join Ryan from Red Quills and I as we chat all about mega dungeons: - How to build them, - Adding narrative and factions, - Running mega dungeons, and more! If you want to hear more of Ryan you should check his content here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCzHGOQmyOUXwxB-iA0DFlTA If you would like to purchase…
I've never been too fond of the death save rules as written in DnD5e. Join me and Diana to chat about: -Our experience using death saves, -How other TTRPGs handle death rules, -alterations to the rules you should consider to spice up death saves in you games, and more! If you want to hear more of Diana you should check her content here: https://linktr.ee/dianaoftherose If you would like to…
