The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG Podcast

The boys discuss some tips for building up the world of your setting with player involvement and minimal homework. Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E. Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work [https://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work]

When running a role playing game, it’s important for Dungeon Masters to empower the players characters But are there situations when the opposite is needed? The boys discuss scenarios and best practices for Game Masters to recognize and address situations when they should say “No-but” instead of “Yes-and”. Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E. Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work [https://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work]

Have you ever wanted to make aliens that are more than just ridges on a forehead and a self destructive warrior culture? The boys explore ideas and methods for designing truly alien lifeforms for your science fiction and fantasy games. Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E. Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work [http://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work]

Jesse and Matty explore the appeal and pitfalls of gaming in established intellectual properties. Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E. Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work [https://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work]

The boys discuss the circumstances around player boredom and how GMs should assess and handle it. Music: A Stranger Thing, by Bruno E. Logos by Shannon Sipes thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work [https://thedigsy.myportfolio.com/work]