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John discusses the elements that both players and the Judge should keep in mind when playing/Building a game to keep the game going. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John Discusses the elements of technology and the pitfalls it can add to a game in a sci-fi setting. This is the second part of the play in a modern setting podcast.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the effects and changes that you as both a judge and player may need to adapt to in a more modern role play setting. Topics focus on play in a steam age setting but may apply across various time periods.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the various elements that build an interesting encounter in a fantasy game setting.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the role of feedback in the structure of a role-playing environment. Including the elements that you can offer your judge to support your game and how you should be thinking about the game as a whole.   don't forget sometimes it's not just about you talking to the judge, but things the judge may share with you.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the basics of naming things in your fantasy realms and how it can both change the mood of play as well as how it impacts the feel of your world.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the various ways to use combat to help tell the story of your fantasy role-play realm. Discussion includes the role of small combats and the ways to use combat to introduce allies and villains.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John DIscusses the Tavern the central location common to many fantasy settings and the various things you can do to make your stand out in your realm.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John talks about the question he asks himself during the opening stages of his story development. Where is the village? who lives there? why is the here? These questions and the answers lead to a better understanding of both your fantasy realm and give you the first story hooks for the beginning party of characters.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John discusses the power of the patron as it has been used in his games in the past. He offers insights into what types of rewards a party might receive and how to look at the goals of the patron and how it impacts the party.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

In this cast John discusses the role of Fluff, the background story and information that your game is built on. Even if you ignore it most of the time.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support

John Discusses the use of the dungeon and how it shapes the play of your fantasy game. He discusses options based on both story and the monsters you choose to use in your game.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johntalksgames/support