This time we're focusing on the differences between players who enjoy focusing more on rules and mechanics versus those that prefer a more narrative-driven session. We discuss how to handle a clash of the two ideals and some strategies to help players and GMs alike find a comfortable middle ground ||  Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/papat0k || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

In this episode we're talking about the merits of campaigns, one-shots, and how you can marry the two ideas to create memorable experiences for your table. Plus, we add two more additions to our Dusty Stack. || Dissident Whispers: https://whispercollective.org/ ||  Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] ||Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

Today we're talking about Session Zero! We wax poetic about safety tools, short circuiting problematic situations, and lots more. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ || Session Zero Workbook Examples: https://www.inkandlyre.com/post/the-ultimate-session-zero-workbook || https://slyflourish.com/frostmaiden_session_zero.html

In this installment we're here to ask, nay BEG you to TAKE THE HOOK! We go over some of our best tips for hook building, contrarian players, how many storylines players should expect their GMs to have prepped, and much more. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

Today we're talking about bringing new players under the TTRPG tent as well as exposing existing players to new systems. We go over the impact of TTRPGs as a device for building interpersonal relationships and some of our personal experiences shepherding. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ 

We outline the advantages of running a homebrew adventure vs. a published adventure/module. We talk about what ratio of the two we think makes for the best campaigns, and discuss what room if any there is for hacking an existing adventure. Also, 2 new 'Dusty Stack' items! || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ 

In this episode we're talking about game day set up and how we define the rituals that surround game day. We talk about food, session start, taking breaks, wind down, and much more.  EDIT: I (Ivan) said somatic components like, 42 times when what I really meant was material components. For those curious, somatic components are gesticulations, gestures, etc that make spells work. Thanks! || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ  || Ork With A 'K': https://orkwithak.blogspot.com/

In this episode we're talking about pulling inspiration from non-RPG source material. We go through some of the media and concepts that have provided fonts of inspo for us as GMs and how we bring them into our games. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

In this episode we're talking about maps,  minis, music, lights, voices, and generally 'going for it!' What are the most rewarding 'extra' things we as GMs and Players can do to improve the overall gaming experience? Listen in to see if you agree with us, for some cringe-worthy stories, and to hear some of our absurd character voices. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

In this episode we talk about our dusty stacks of unplayed games and what they represent to us, what we think draws people to a new system, and we run through our lists of the most compelling titles that we'd like to get to in the coming sessions.  EDIT: MÖRK BORG is actually pronounced "MURK BORG." || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ