Are We Having Fun Yet? - Reading the Room as a GM

Are We Having Fun Yet? - Reading the Room as a GM

This time out, the crew talks about one of the most important GM skills: reading the room. Knowing when players are engaged, when they’re checking out, and when it’s time to pivot before the campaign stalls out completely. Daryl & Nick also share the story of a Star Wars campaign where the GM missed the warning signs, leaving the party stuck in one location for way longer than anyone at the table wanted. Homepage https://howwerollgaming.com [https://howwerollgaming.com] Merch Store! https://merch.howwerollgaming.com [https://merch.howwerollgaming.com] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming [https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming] DriveThru RPG affiliate link https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 [https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263] Me and Steve Talk RPGs https://meandsteverpg.podbean.com [https://meandsteverpg.podbean.com]

Exit Strategy - Handling Player Departures

Sometimes players leave campaigns—life changes, schedules shift, or interests move on. In this episode of How We Roll Gaming, we discuss practical and creative ways to handle player departures without losing the momentum of the story. From character exits and party dynamics to keeping the table engaged, we explore how to turn an awkward challenge into an opportunity for stronger storytelling and better games. Homepage https://howwerollgaming.com [https://howwerollgaming.com] Merch Store! https://merch.howwerollgaming.com [https://merch.howwerollgaming.com] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming [https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming] DriveThru RPG affiliate link https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 [https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263] Eberron Renewed - An Actual Play Podcast https://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed [https://zencastr.com/Eberron-Renewed]

Dead Men Tell Tales - Turning Character Death Into Great Storytelling

Character death doesn’t have to end the story—it can elevate it. In this episode of How We Roll Gaming, we explore how to handle player character death in ways that respect players, enrich the narrative, and turn loss into powerful, memorable moments at the table. Homepage https://howwerollgaming.com [https://howwerollgaming.com] Merch Store! https://merch.howwerollgaming.com [https://merch.howwerollgaming.com] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming [https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming] DriveThru RPG affiliate link https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 [https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263] We Fix Games https://glitterfoxmedia.com/ [https://glitterfoxmedia.com/]

War of the Words - Engineering Social Encounters

Social encounters shouldn’t hinge on a single die roll—and in this episode, we break down how to make them dynamic, player-driven, and memorable. With richer NPCs, meaningful choices, and real consequences, because talking your way through trouble should be just as thrilling as fighting your way out. Homepage https://howwerollgaming.com [https://howwerollgaming.com] Merch Store! https://merch.howwerollgaming.com [https://merch.howwerollgaming.com] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming [https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming] DriveThru RPG affiliate link https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 [https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263] I Should Roll Podcast https://ishouldroll.com/ [https://ishouldroll.com/]

Learning a New System - Beaming Into Star Trek Adventures 2e

We’re diving into Star Trek Adventures 2e—as new players and a rookie GM! Join us as we fumble, learn, and explore starship combat, alien encounters, and storytelling on the fly. Come along as we boldly go where no dice have gone before! Homepage https://howwerollgaming.com [https://howwerollgaming.com/] Merch Store! https://merch.howwerollgaming.com [https://merch.howwerollgaming.com/] Patreon https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming [https://www.patreon.com/HowWeRollGaming] DriveThru RPG affiliate link https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263 [https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=4933263] Wondrous Atlas of Creation's Destiny: An Exalted Podcast https://wondrousatlas.wordpress.com/ [https://wondrousatlas.wordpress.com/]