In this episode of One Shot's Tavern, Andrew interviews Jon Gunnison from NotHandsome about his latest project, Fabled Empire, a Dungeons & Dragons 5E-compatible fairytale supplement. They discuss the inspirations behind Fabled Empire, the design process, and the various elements that make up the setting. The conversation delves into the archetypal villains, environmental storytelling, and unique characters that populate the world of Etheria. Additionally, Jon shares his experience with Kick...
Jul 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 28
In this episode of One Shot's Tavern, DJ and Andrew are joined by Jack and Cameron to dive into Voidstream, an innovative storytelling tool that uses audio and video to enhance your gaming experience. They also explore Moonbeam, a cutting-edge streaming ecosystem, and what it could mean for streamers and content creators! Find Voidstream here - https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/the-panic-table/voidstream-archive-an-archival-vault-of-a-v-found-footage-horror-hooks-for-your-games Want some One ...
Jul 15, 2024•48 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of One Shot's Tavern, Andrew and DJ discuss the current state of Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition and its evolution from previous editions, including public sentiment and future directions. They explore the intricacies of the system, various player experiences, and some pros and cons of the current mechanics. The conversation also delves into the broader TTRPG community, advocating for trying various systems beyond D&D to enhance storytelling and gameplay experiences. Lastl...
Jul 08, 2024•59 min•Ep. 26
Today I am joined by Justin (They/Them) from So you Wanna Be A DM, we sit down and discuss running games, and how we got into TTRPGs, and starting podcasts! So You Wanna Be A DM https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Want some One Shot's Tavern Merch or join our Patreon? Check out our website! https://oneshotstavern.com/ Want to start your OWN podcast? Check out our Podbean affiliate link! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Want to hire a GM to run any TTRPG for you? Or do you become a Game Master for H...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
In this episode we sit down to talk about the things that inspire us and influence our campaigns, and how we integrate those ideas and themes into our own games Want some One Shot's Tavern Merch or join our Patreon? Check out our website! https://oneshotstavern.com/ Want to start your OWN podcast? Check out our Podbean affiliate link! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Want to hire a GM to run any TTRPG for you? Or do you become a Game Master for Hire on StartPlaying.Games? Support us by using our ...
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 24
Vesper, Samuel, and Wynlas investigate an archaeological site in this season finale. Music in this episode is by Pocketbard under their user license. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwkd Join Podbean to make your own podcast today! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Want to become a Game Master fo...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of the podcast, DJ & Andrew discuss a hot-button subject around the idea of fudging dice, when and how to do it, if at all, and creating a safe and fair environment at the table. Want some One Shot's Tavern Merch or join our Patreon? Check out our website! https://oneshotstavern.com/ Want to start your OWN podcast? Check out our Podbean affiliate link! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Support TTRPGs for Palestine: https://itch.io/b/2295/ttrpgs-for-palestine Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jun 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 23
Today DJ speaks with So Many Robots about their new Kickstarter for Songs of the Spellbound Sea, a book of Nautical adventures and content for 5E Dungeons and Dragons. Check Out the Project: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/somanyrobots/songs-of-the-spellbound-sea-new-player-options-for-5e https://www.somanyrobots.com/ Want some One Shot's Tavern Merch or join our Patreon? Check out our website! https://oneshotstavern.com/ Want to start your OWN podcast? Check out our Podbean affiliate link!...
Jun 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 22
After disaster strikes the spaceport, our jail broken jail birds scramble to deal with tragedy. Music in this episode is by Pocketbard under their user license. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwk...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Andrew and DJ sit down and do their very first live episode to deliver you information, updates, and changes to One Shot's Tavern, and share some key campaign highlights from their recent games! Want some One Shot's Tavern Merch or join our Patreon? Check out our website! https://oneshotstavern.com/ Want to start your OWN podcast? Check out our Podbean affiliate link! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Want to become a Game Master for Hire on StartPlaying.Games? Support us by using our affiliate li...
Jun 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 21
Join hosts DJ and Andrew as they dive into the world of TTRPGs with Crescent Chimera, the creator of Astro Prisma, a solo RPG game. In this episode, Camilla discusses her artistic journey, the inspiration behind Astro Prisma, and the intricate game design process. They also explore the game's unique faction system, the challenges of running a successful Kickstarter, and future projects. Discover what makes Astro Prisma a visually striking and compelling game in the solo-RPG genre. Check out ASTR...
May 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 20
Our Felonious Crew must race against time, or risk losing something dearly important to them. Music in this episode is by Pocketbard under their user license. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwkd ...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this special episode, DJ and Andrew welcome three guests from "The Panic Table," an independent Mothership RPG sci-fi horror actual play show. Join the hosts as they dive deep into the world of Mothership, exploring the challenges, thrills, and creative processes behind this intense and engaging TTRPG. Check Out The Panic Table https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrP2au85tIijxm_Hbdg2diA Support us on other platforms or pick up some merch: https://oneshotstavern.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
May 20, 2024•3 hr 31 min
In this special episode, DJ and Andrew welcome three guests from "The Panic Table," an independent Mothership RPG sci-fi horror actual play show. Join the hosts as they dive deep into the world of Mothership, exploring the challenges, thrills, and creative processes behind this intense and engaging TTRPG. Check Out The Panic Table https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrP2au85tIijxm_Hbdg2diA Support us on other platforms or pick up some merch: https://oneshotstavern.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
In this episode our fun felons deal with the imposters in Celeste's Garage One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwkd Join Podbean to make your own podcast today! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of One Shot Tavern, hosts DJ and Andrew sit down with Bruce Cordell, a prolific author, and senior designer at Monty Cook Games, known for his extensive work in creating over a hundred role-playing game products across various editions of Dungeons & Dragons and the Cypher system. They discuss Bruce's career trajectory from his early days at TSR to his current role in Monty Cook Games, sharing insights into the evolution of RPGs, the design philosophy behind systems like Cyphe...
May 06, 2024•47 min•Ep. 18
Our famous felons split the party as Vesper and Seir track down a dangerous bounty for cash. Music in this episode is by Pocketbard under their user license. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwkd J...
May 01, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
DJ and Eryn sit down and talk about TTRPGs, streaming, content creation, as well as Eryn's character Vesper Frost. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Join Podbean to make your own podcast today! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Our dutiful escapees plan their next steps, and more importantly, get jobs. Music in this episode is by Pocketbard under their user license. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/nlqwkd Join Podbean to ma...
Apr 24, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Downtime is a show where we sit down and talk with the cast of our Actual Play. Today's episode features Corb, AKA, Egg as we talk Improv, TTRPGs, and The Eye of The Tyrant. Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Join Podbean to make your own podcast today! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 17, 2024•47 min
In this episode, DJ and Andrew delve into the essentials of TTRPG campaign preparation, from the importance of adaptability to the art of balancing detailed planning with improvisational storytelling. Support us on other platforms or pick up some merch: https://oneshotstavern.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 17
Our unlikely party has drawn some unwanted attention while making their escape, together they must attempt to subdue the imperial fighters and get away before being destroyed or captured. One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com/ GM DJ - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/skdmg3 Eryn - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/eryn Start Playing Games: https://rb.gy/wom520 Corb - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/c0u0im Brayden - Start Playing Games https://rb.gy/wegfpx PK - Start Playin...
Apr 10, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this special actual play episode, our hosts Andrew, Daniel, DJ, and special guests Will Messler and Luke Nowland embark on a journey through "The Zone," a card-based GM-less TTRPG. Our characters face their deepest fears, encounter bizarre creatures, and grapple with the surreal environments that "The Zone" manifests. With the unsettling knowledge that survival is not an option, they press forward, driven by personal obsessions and the hope of discovering the true nature of "The Zone." Play T...
Apr 08, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 16
One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com GM DJ https://startplaying.games/gm/gmonesh... Eryn - https://www.twitch.tv/eryn https://startplaying.games/gm/erynrol... Corb - https://startplaying.games/gm/salman-... Brayden - https://startplaying.games/gm/tableto... PK - https://startplaying.games/gm/pkw Make your own podcast with podbean! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 03, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of One Shot's Tavern, we sit down with Devon Chulick, co-founder of Start Playing Games and Total Party Chill, to discuss the evolution of tabletop gaming. Devon shares insights on connecting players and GMs through Start Playing Games, the creative journey behind Total Party Chill, community building, the nuances of professional game mastering, and how gaming can bring people together. This one was a blast. Check out Start Playing Games ($10 off your first game!) https://startpl...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 15
This week we sit down with Jackie and Michael of Living Metal Games to playtest their TTRPG, Crucible of Aether. This game was an amazing blend of classic TTRPGs from the early 2010s with more modern approaches to skills, advancement, and more flexible problem-solving outside of just combat. We hope you enjoy learning about their game as well as our discussion with them. If you're interested in trying out Crucible of Aether you can join their Discord and jump into one of their playtests. They're...
Mar 25, 2024•50 min•Ep. 14
This week we sit down with Jackie and Michael of Living Metal Games to playtest their TTRPG, Crucible of Aether. This episode is a full, uncut actual play of our game with Living. Metal. There were a handful of technical issues so we apologize for any that comes through. Hopefully, you can ignore it and enjoy it! This game was an amazing blend of classic TTRPGs from the early 2010s with more modern approaches to skills, advancement, and more flexible problem-solving outside of just combat. We ho...
Mar 25, 2024•3 hr 5 min•Ep. 15
One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com GM DJ https://startplaying.games/gm/gmonesh... Eryn - https://www.twitch.tv/eryn https://startplaying.games/gm/erynrol... Corb - https://startplaying.games/gm/salman-... Brayden - https://startplaying.games/gm/tableto... PK - https://startplaying.games/gm/pkw Make your own podcast with podbean! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We hang out with Kyle Ott from "Desks and Dorks" and Justin from "So You Wanna Be A DM" talking game design and playtesting March of The Mushuins in this side splitting episode of One Shot's Tavern. Desks and Dorks https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desksanddorks/march-of-the-mushuins https://www.desksanddorks.org/ Justin and So You Wanna Be A DM podcast links https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadm Support us by following us every, joining our Patreon, and buying Merch! https://oneshotstavern.com/ ...
Mar 18, 2024•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 13
One Shot's Tavern Merch and Links: https://oneshotstavern.com GM DJ https://startplaying.games/gm/gmonesh... Eryn - https://www.twitch.tv/eryn https://startplaying.games/gm/erynrol... Corb - https://startplaying.games/gm/salman-... Brayden - https://startplaying.games/gm/tableto... PK - https://startplaying.games/gm/pkw Make your own podcast with podbean! https://www.podbean.com/pro/OST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 13, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 2
