Fluff N Crunch
Fluff N Crunch
FluffNCrunch
We discuss tabletop roleplaying games, with a focus on how story, setting, and system can work together, and how sometimes they don't. We talk about 2d20 games, 5e, review books and resources, and share advice from our years of gaming to help you strike the right balance between story, setting, and system. New episodes published every Wednesday. You can reach us on Facebook at Fluff N' Crunch or directly by email at [email protected] and @fluffncrunchpod
Cohors Cthulhu Game Overview: Ancient Rome + Mythos
A few years ago Modiphius ran a Kickstarter for Cohors Cthulhu, a mythos + fantasy game set in 2nd Century Rome. James backed it and today we provide an overview of the books, system, setting, and his overall review of the collection.Modiphius’ CC Page: https://modiphius.net/en-us/pages/cohors-cthulhu
Apr 16
46 min
Pathfinder Eberron Campaign Update and GM Advice
Published campaigns offer advantages and challenges to homebrew content, and we’ve got some experiences with both and advice for how to work through them in this update on Jeremy’s PF1e Eberron campaign, which is based on the Ironfang Invasion Adventure Path from Paizo, modified to fit Eberron and to make more sense as a story.
Apr 9
45 min
Three DnD Versions in One Gaming Session? Why Not?!
James finally finished his Curse of Strahd/Castlevania mashup, and his GM had a…unique…way to make the last session memorable. Listen to the madness and be inspired, repelled, or both.
Apr 4
34 min
How to Bring Back a Shelved Campaign
You shelved that campaign some time ago, and now you and your players want to bring it back to the table…how? Where do you start? How do you get everyone back on the same page, heading in the same direction, and with some energy to kick things off?Herein we discuss some ideas.
Feb 5
40 min
World Building: Where Should You Start?
I’d wager that every GM of at least a few months of experience has either considered “world building” or done it. It seems like a massive, maybe daunting challenge, and it can be. Where, then, should you start? Herein we begin our extended series on world building:What size should you make your new world?And by "world," what do you mean?How to think about which system to useWhere to find inspirationWhen to start "building
Jan 29
46 min
Canon: Bend, Break, or Honor?
How can you approach canon when dealing with an established setting? When does it make sense to bend or break it, and are there other ways to work with it as you plan and run games?We offer some suggestions and a heap of examples.Let us know what you think: https://forms.gle/siRsr21MVpTptHv18
Jan 23
46 min
What's So Great About Eberron?
Herein I offer an initial pitch to James about Eberron, the DnD setting that debuted in 2004 during they height of the d20/3.5 era. I make the case that this world works, breathes in a way that is easily understood and is plausible, making creating and running stories easy and interesting.Let us know what you think in our new comments box: https://forms.gle/pUMTHCwFmyPm39aa6Eberron page on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/browse?keyword=eberron
Jan 15
46 min
Our Gaming Goals and Plans for 2026
An annual tradition on the show, herein we discuss our short lists of goals and plans for gaming in 2026, to include some worldbuilding, new campaigns, deliberate shelving of existing campaigns, and other gaming-related activities.What are you planning for in gaming in 2026?
Jan 8
26 min
Is it Possible to Run Traveller for One Player?
James explains how he is getting to know Traveller as a GM and running a story for one player. We discuss how he handles the mechanics, story, and character aspects of this original adventure, and how it fits perfectly with Traveller’s core rules.Check out Mongoose’s Traveller Start Page: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/start-hereCheck out the awesome Traveller Map: https://travellermap.com/?p=-0.433!0.5!2&options=58359
Jan 1
42 min
Vaesen Nordic Horror RPG Starter Box Honest Review
I picked up this starter box at a Black Friday sale and ran the one session story is contained. Herein are my thoughts.Free League’s Vaesen Page: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/games/vaesen/
Dec 25, 2025
24 min
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