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Unlikely Heroes Episode 1: Goblin Trouble. A D&D 5E Homebrew Adventure

They're not just unlikely heroes--their a bunch of weirdoes. The adventure begins as four quirky characters converge in this Lord of the Rings inspired re-imagining of the Lost Mine of Phandelver module. In this session, we meet our heroes, glimpse their origins, and encounter a very angry (and hungry!) goblin horde.

Kay Purcell

26.09.2024

ttrpg, unlikely heroes

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Running a charity game with 30+ players, modding TTRPG systems, & more with Hector Reyes

This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sit down with Hector Reyes to talk about his many projects, including The Rose Court charity game, Song of the Wind, The Ivory Masque, Thirsty Sword Lesbians, Wanderhome, modding systems, resilience in the face of rejection, and running a TTRPG campaign with 30+ players!

Kay Purcell

23.09.2024

TTS

The Table Talk Show

The Immaterial Plane, Social learning in TTRPGs, & Savage Worlds with special guest Jenn Sutcliffe

We sit down with Jenn Sutcliffe to talk about her project, The Immaterial Plane, Savage Worlds, and her research into TTRPGs and social learning. Dive deep into the sense of self, learning openness, and more through the use of table top role playing games. Have you learned a game or something about yourself through an AP? Have you used TTRPGs as a learning tool? We'd love to hear all about it!

Kay Purcell

18.09.2024

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The Table Talk Show

Pokémon the TTRPG, tension, and traps with Rayne Grimm, AKA FennecFables

This week, David Lee sits down with Rayne Grimm of FennecFables to talk Pokémon Tabletop United, traps, environmental storytelling, and... sigh Monster loving in TTRPGs.

Kay Purcell

10.09.2024

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The Table Talk Show

We need to talk about the horny gelatinous cube in the room: All the D&D events from this week.

This week we... *sigh* We talk about WotC. Again. We don't want to keep having these talks, but here we are. Kay Purcell and David Lee discuss the 2014/2024 Player's Handbook situation on D&D Beyond, the power (and dangers) of community, and discuss the D&D Direct.

Kay Purcell

30.08.2024

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The Table Talk Show

Asexuality in TTRPGs, character backstories and more with Rowan from Mage Hand High Five

We sat down with Rowan from Mage Hand High Five and dove deep into asexual representation and the rarely-seen but much-loved ace characters we find in the TTRPG space. We also chatted about character backstories as a part of worldbuilding, and the importance of improvisation and collaboration in TTRPGs. Tune in to hear how Kay weaponizes their asexuality in games, and testing out gender identity through role play and... Stardew Valley.

Kay Purcell

27.08.2024

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The Table Talk Show

Dive into the 2024 D&D Player's Hand Book with us! Thank you WotC for providing us a copy!

This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee dive deep into the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Player's Hand Book, answering questions, discussing changes to character creation, species, backgrounds, subclasses, the "bad" art, and more!

Kay Purcell

08.08.2024

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The Table Talk Show

What am I Rolling, indie TTRPGs, Yes, and... and more with Fiona Howart of What am I Rolling? Podcast

This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sat down with Fiona Howart of What am I Rolling? Podcast to talk about improv and the power of yes, and at the table, which TTRPG systems and mechanics stand out to a GM who has run more than 60 different systems, and the importance of rewarding players when they actually work together. We also discuss EUphoria AP and the Summer of Sci-Fi!

Kay Purcell

05.08.2024

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The Table Talk Show

Race, Gender, & Pregnancy Roll Tables in early D&D with Historian Stefan Huddleston @Umbral_KnightX

How do you make a sustainable TTPRG actual play or podcast? What do punk music and TTRPG APs have in common? What's it like to be a music or gaming journalist? This week, Kay Purcell and David Lee sat down with Will of Live From The Apocalypse for an incredible chat about a wide array of topics.

Kay Purcell

31.07.2024

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The Table Talk Show

Summer Camp Caper - a Monsterhearts Magnificent Pride charity game

It's summer, it's the 80's, and things are about to heat up for this group of human-adjacent campers! Join this incredible cast for a game of Monsterhearts as they try to solve a mystery, catch a murderer, and keep their secrets. Come for the sick 80's tunes and stay for the catty banter!

Kay Purcell

30.07.2024

charity, ttrpg, magnificent pride

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