Adventure Hook: No Man's Forest

How to Play Good & Evil in RPGs

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we deep dive into the concept of Ethos in OSR+, a system for roleplaying good and evil in RPGs. Inspired by the D&D alignment chart, the Ethos system reinterprets the traditional 9 alignments. Join us as we explore the ethos of fictional characters like Ozymandias, Syril Karn, and Daenerys Targaryen and tackle moral dilemmas to challenge your table. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com [https://thatrpgpodcast.com/]. Join the Conversation * 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! * 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/J3Hp6GfadVE [https://youtu.be/J3Hp6GfadVE] * ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus [https://patreon.com/osrplus] * 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com [https://osrplus.com/] * 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h [https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h] #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

Feral Indie Studio & the Library of Fate

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we interview Charlie Ferguson-Avery of Feral Indie Studio to learn about his ENNIE Award-winning work and the OSR scene. In our adventure hook, we create our very own Stygian Library, wherein our heroes are tasked with undoing their doom by braving deadly archivists and the embodiment of fate itself. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com [https://thatrpgpodcast.com/]. Join the Conversation * 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! * 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/BIFohxfbcvE [https://youtu.be/BIFohxfbcvE] * ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus [https://patreon.com/osrplus] * 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com [https://osrplus.com/] * 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h [https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h] #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

Meldar16 Games & the Tale of the Golden Goose

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we interview Melanie C. Green and Sean Moran of Meldar16 Games to learn about the indie zine scene and DIY RPGs. In our adventure hook, we create a Greek mythology-themed slice of life adventure where our heroes are tasked with organizing secret meet-cutes under the nose of jealous love gods. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com [https://thatrpgpodcast.com/]. Join the Conversation * 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! * 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Zk6Bn7yY0Y8 [https://youtu.be/Zk6Bn7yY0Y8] * ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus [https://patreon.com/osrplus] * 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com [https://osrplus.com/] * 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h [https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h] #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

5 Ingredients of Roleplaying Games — And Why Most Games Miss One

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, our listener asks: What makes an RPG an RPG, and how are they different from board games? The age-old question! We dive deep into RPG theory and discuss 5 ingredients at the heart of the roleplaying game experience (and why most games miss one). Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com [https://thatrpgpodcast.com/]. Join the Conversation * 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! * 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/8RgLsUn_JGw [https://youtu.be/8RgLsUn_JGw] * ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus [https://patreon.com/osrplus] * 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com [https://osrplus.com/] * 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h [https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h] #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying

Adventure Hook: No Man's Forest

In this episode of That RPG Podcast, we design an adventure after a listener prompt that involves a hag, an ever-shifting magical forest, and a mysterious curse that threatens to plague the land with invasive spirits. Need some sage advice for your table from our Dear GM? Have an adventure hook you're itching to run? Drop us a line at https://thatrpgpodcast.com [https://thatrpgpodcast.com/]. Join the Conversation * 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more RPG tips! * 🎞️ Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/B7ywT_Jmrjk [https://youtu.be/B7ywT_Jmrjk] * ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/osrplus [https://patreon.com/osrplus] * 🎲 Play Advanced Old School Revival (OSR+): https://osrplus.com [https://osrplus.com/] * 💬 Chat with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h [https://discord.gg/yxncZegr3h] #RPGDesign #TTRPG #RPG #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gamemastery #gamemastertips #tabletoprpg #roleplaying