As you may have guessed my daughter was born since the last podcast dropped. As a new parent and a first time parent I am getting used to the crazy schedule that is a baby. I have another episode recorded which I will work on this weekend and have it ready to drop 11-9. Stay tuned and send us best wishes. Also all parts of The Devil Went Down To Jersey are now out on all podcasts. Please check them out. Links to the shows that are hosting each part below. Brad Younie of Carnivore Games Website: ...
Nov 02, 2022•2 min
In today's episode we discuss scary and terror in games. What is the difference? How to I make a game scary? How to I build terror? How do I do this in a one shot? What if I miss the mark? Is there only one type of scary or terror? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0V...
Oct 19, 2022•39 min•Ep. 132
Part 2 continues to follow the members of FPI as they continue their investigation into the lead on the Jersey Devil. The group heads into the Pine Barrens to begin their search. Part 1 can be found on A Fools Quest Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ieICAi07qm?si=ck_pnVoeRBuw4_drDCaeIQ&fbclid=IwAR27KGqsT3nr0LrPEiUiEYn_XBaY4kIo7cputizTurr0Vk8WdtNid26F2e4&nd=1 Part 3 will be released on D20 To Curtain Links for all those involved in the project Brad Younie of Carnivore Gam...
Oct 10, 2022•48 min
Podcast Update for October. No Episode this week as I am preparing for the Live Play episode releasing on 10/10. Podcast will have a missed week sometime here in October as my wife and I welcome our first child into the world. We will go to a Bi Weekly Cadence through November and updates will be posted on our Facebook or smaller recordings in November. Live Play Details Part 1 released on Monday 10/3 is going to be dropping on A Fools Quest. Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3slvx7DrDpS6ie...
Oct 06, 2022•3 min
In today's episode we discuss rewards in game. What are the different motivations players have? What are the different reward types? How do you know what rewards your players will respond to? Can rewards be bad if used incorrectly? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming ...
Sep 28, 2022•32 min•Ep. 131
In today's episode we discuss recurring good guys in your game. What is a recurring good guy? How should they be used in the game? What should I avoid? How do they benefit my players? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating w...
Sep 21, 2022•36 min•Ep. 130
In today's episode we discuss improving your games with improv. What are some rules I should follow? How far should I go with improv? What should I avoid? Does improv always favor the players? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star...
Sep 14, 2022•43 min•Ep. 129
In today's episode we take a look at the new playtest material for One D&D. What's changed in the playtest material? What is the direction that D&D appears to be heading? We give you our thoughts and answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherev...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 128
In today's episode we have a roundtable discussion on combat. This episode focuses on perspectives from newer players and more veteran ones. We have 6 people on the episode today with many thoughts being thrown around the table. There are great points made about how to engage players and challenges faced in combat as a whole. We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Face...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 127
In today's episode I discuss using gimmicks in games. What are gimmicks in games? Why do some of them work? What if my gimmicks don't work? Should you use gimmicks? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an emai...
Aug 24, 2022•33 min•Ep. 126
In today's episode I discuss using lore to improve your games. How to I present my lore? Why is it useful in a game? How to I create my own lore? How much detail should I put into my lore? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your p...
Aug 17, 2022•35 min•Ep. 125
In today's episode we discuss choosing the right system for your game. What are different systems good at? Why should I choose one system over another? Why is it a good idea to choose a system that fits my setting? Can I adapt my current system to fit any setting? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYour...
Aug 10, 2022•37 min•Ep. 124
In today's episode I discuss how to drive your players to complete your game. What are my players motivations? What actions direct them to complete finish the story? When should I push on my players to have them get to the end of my story? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a r...
Aug 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 123
In today's episode we discuss Post Apocalyptic Games. What types of stories can you tell? What are the challenges with the setting? How do I run the game successfully? What types of players enjoy the setting? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wh...
Jul 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 122
In today's episode we discuss handling the death of a player at the table. How do I honor my friend or player? What do we do with his character? Does the character need to die? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Lea...
Jul 13, 2022•35 min•Ep. 121
In today's episode we discuss solving actual puzzles in game. How should I present my puzzle? What are the benefits of solving the puzzle? How do I guide my players while dealing with puzzles? How can I clue them in that a puzzle needs to be solved? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please l...
Jul 06, 2022•53 min•Ep. 120
In today's episode I introduce Josh, Lori, and Ken to the podcast. Who are they? What are their credentials? What are their GMing and Playing styles? I find out the answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an email ...
Jun 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 119
In today's episode I discuss different players needs. What does a player need? How can I look at a players need and meet them? Why are the needs of my players important? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an...
Jun 22, 2022•32 min•Ep. 118
In today's episode I discuss delays between game sessions. How do we address unforeseen delays? What are some options we have to handle inconsistent players? When should you move on to another schedule? How do I re energize my players when we get back to gaming? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGam...
Jun 06, 2022•29 min•Ep. 117
In today's episode we discuss adapting stories from existing stories. How much source material should I use? What are successful ways to do this? What if my players recognize the source material? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you ge...
Jun 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 116
In today's episode I introduce GM Tom to the podcast. Who is GM Tom? What is his GMing philosophy? What will GM Tom bring to the conversation? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an email for feedback, quest...
May 25, 2022•17 min•Ep. 115
In today's episode I talk about setting goals for your game. What are good goals for your game? How do you pick goals for your game? What benefit do you get from setting goals? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leav...
May 18, 2022•31 min•Ep. 114
In today's episode I talk about perception rolls and giving context. Why do we require perception rolls? What is bad context? Do we need perception rolls? Is there a problem in giving out answers to your players? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating...
May 11, 2022•36 min•Ep. 113
In today's episode I talk about understanding new players. How do we cater to new players? What do new players look forward to in gaming? What can we learn from new players to try and level up our gaming? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating whereve...
May 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 112
In today's episode I talk about blind spots. How do I identify my blind spots? How do I correct my blind spots? How can I check my blind spots as a player? I answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an email for fee...
Apr 27, 2022•38 min•Ep. 111
In today's episode I discuss the future of the show and changes that are coming. I discuss what brought about the changes and look forward to continuing the show. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingp...
Apr 20, 2022•22 min•Ep. 110
In today's episode we discuss bringing your players back to focus in your session. How do I focus my players when we first meet? What do I do when someone breaks scene with a joke? How do I walk back into gaming when we've sidetracked into another discussion? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGamin...
Apr 13, 2022•50 min•Ep. 109
In today's episode we discuss difficulties in modern and SciFi games. How does security affect outcomes of player actions? How much security should I put as an obstacle? When should I tone down my security in any setting? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five s...
Apr 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 108
In today's episode we discuss making your villains menacing. How do I make a good villain? How can a put weight behind my villain without dialogue? How do I get my players invested? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating wherever you get your podcast...
Mar 30, 2022•48 min•Ep. 107
In today's episode we discuss having players act as GMs within games. How do I have my players do dramatic edits? How do I limit what my players can do? What if my players aren't good at adding dramatic flare? We answer all these questions and more in today's episode. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five star rating w...
Mar 23, 2022•41 min•Ep. 106
