Around the Town: Royalty! In the wake of the triumphant return of Matt, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss royalty is this "Around the Town" episode. We also reflect a bit on BrigadeCon 2015 and learn the answer to that age old question, who pooed in Matt's guest bathroom. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing ...
Oct 18, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Live Q&A - BrigadeCon 2015! In this live special podcast, the Roll Up & Die guys answer questions from the listening audience, as well as providing an hour of ideas that you can steal! Please note that, due to the nature of the broadcast, the audio quality is slightly less than usual. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Crit...
Oct 12, 2015•2 hr 2 min
Niche Genres! The Clicks are still on a journey to distant lands on a self-imposed exile, and so the remaining Roll Up & Die guys are joined by Joseph Morgan Batlle (aka Chepe Le Pepe on YouTube)! In this stimulating episode, we discuss niche genres in role playing games! Note: If anyone should see the Clicks on their wanderings, let them know that we miss them, and ask Matt where he left the keys to the company zeppelin. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/B...
Oct 04, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Technology in a Sci-Fi Setting! Matt is off on his honeymoon, and so in this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys are joined by none other than Andre Martinez to discuss technology in a science fiction setting. I would write something clever here, but it's late... BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books...
Sep 28, 2015•56 min
The Pipeline - Part 2... In this special episode, Matt and Barker are joined by Rob "The Swamper" Davis to play a Call of Cthulhu style adventure using Hollow Earth Expedition's Ubiquity system, helmed by Captain Gothnog. This one is a bit longer, and is the second of two parts. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publi...
Sep 20, 2015•2 hr 26 min
Technology in a Fantasy Setting?!!! That's right, folks. In this episode of Roll Up & Die, they discuss the idea of bringing more advanced technology into your medieval fantasy setting. Can a paladin take on a cylon? It might be fun to find out. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements ...
Sep 14, 2015•59 min
Villain Archetypes: Revenge!......... In this vengeance-fueled episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss creating compelling villains who are bent on revenge. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook.com/pages/Captain-Gothnog-Dragonhea...
Sep 07, 2015•54 min
Around the Town: The Apothecary!.... You wanna get high? In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys talk about apothecaries and the alchemists who run them. And while we're on the subject, why not check out the book Potions & Poisons published by our own Captain Gothnog on DriveThruRPG! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Criti...
Aug 31, 2015•1 hr
One Shots!........ In the last of our "teen" episodes, the Roll Up & Die guys have reunited to discuss running one shot games! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook.com/pages/Captain-Gothnog-Dragonheart...
Aug 24, 2015•1 hr 5 min
It's a TRAP!..... This banter-lite episode focuses on traps in your campaign, and we are joined by the trap master themselves, Tim and James Kearney from Tabletop Terrors! We promise that there is absolutely no discussion about expressing anal glands. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplement...
Aug 17, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Campaign Modules!...... In this self-proclaimed sub-par episode, we discuss the use of canned adventure modules in your game. We are joined by the brilliant Jenny Green (The Rogue DM) who graciously offered to fill in for Matt Click who had the nerve to go and get himself married. Matt will return in a couple weeks. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothno...
Aug 11, 2015•56 min
The Lost Podcast!... This episode almost didn't happen. Well, it happened but due to a technical glitch we lost it but were able to restore it through various arcane means. In this highly improbable podcast, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss the creation of compelling backgrounds, while one of them badmouths the Batman. This individual's views do not necessarily reflect those of the other two hosts, so direct your emails accordingly. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Faceb...
Aug 03, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Around the Town: Law Enforcement!......... In this spectacular episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss law enforcement in your RPG setting. I would add something more clever than that, but it's past 1am, and I need to get to bed. Thanks for listening! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supple...
Jul 27, 2015•1 hr 5 min
Spread the Good News!... In this meta-gamey episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss introducing new people to role playing. Barker could be here for this one, but we are joined by RPG newcomer Nate from WASD20 on YouTube. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTub...
Jul 06, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Undead!... The Roll Up & Die guys visit the darker side of fantasy settings when they discuss the use of undead in your role playing game. Disclaimer: The producers of this podcast accept no responsibility for any nightmares that result from the "idea you can steal" segment. You have been warned. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Sh...
Jun 21, 2015•53 min
The Pipeline - Part 1... In this special episode, Matt and Barker are joined by Rob "The Swamper" Davis to play a Call of Cthulhu style adventure using Hollow Earth Expedition's Ubiquity system, helmed by Captain Gothnog. This one is a bit longer, and is the first of two parts. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publis...
Jun 10, 2015•2 hr 30 min
Exciting Encounters Part 2!... The Roll Up & Die guys have Rob Davis back for a second round of discussions about creating compelling encounters in your role playing game. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook.com/pages/Captain-Go...
Jun 10, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Inspiration!... So where do you find inspiration to create the greatest role playing sessions imaginable? In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys share their secrets... oh, and did you know that Barker has a web site? BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.co...
May 31, 2015•1 hr 8 min
The Blacksmith! The blacksmith is the core of any medieval community, and in this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss how to bring this important craftsman to life in your fantasy setting. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook...
May 25, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Exciting Encounters!... No, not those kind you perverts. We're talking about creating exciting and compelling encounters in your role playing game, while avoiding (or re-imagining) the old tropes. Filling in for Matt in this podcast is Rob Davis, a 30+ year veteran of role playing and the most prepared guest that we have ever had. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Goth...
May 18, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Sweating the Small Stuff... In this episode, the guys in question discuss the importance of small details when describing scenes and characters in your role playing game. After you listen, please take a moment of silence to mourn the shrubberies. Thank you. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supp...
May 11, 2015•1 hr 4 min
Magic Items... Our topic for this podcast is magic items, though we quickly discovered that the subject was too vast to cover in one episode. So, we will be revisiting it at some point to discuss artifacts, relics, magic item creation, and a lot more. Let us know if you have something to say on the subject! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curio...
May 03, 2015•1 hr 6 min
Adventure on the High Seas! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined by YouTube personality Hamenopi to discuss seaborne and spaceborne adventures. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook.com/pages/Captain-Gothnog-Dragonheart...
Apr 26, 2015•1 hr 8 min
Thieves' guilds and a new sponsor! In this podcast we discuss the role of thieves' guilds in your RPG setting. How can they possibly exist out in the open like that?! We also have our first sponsor, so please send them your business to help support the podcast and our drinking habits. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit...
Apr 23, 2015•1 hr 7 min
Aliens!!! We all know that they exist, but what are they really, really like? The Roll Up & Die guys discuss how to create believable aliens in your science fiction RPG setting. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Facebook.com/pages/Capt...
Apr 23, 2015•54 min
Building taverns (for RPGs) and legitimately trying not to spoil Battlestar Galactica... One of the biggest tropes in a fantasy role playing game is the classic tavern. In this podcast, we unravel these places of food, drink and rumor to breath new life into a staple of any fantasy setting. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critic...
Apr 23, 2015•57 min
Killing Players – NO, wait – CHARACTERS. Killing Characters… Today the Roll Up & Die guys discuss character deaths in role playing games. No real players or characters were harmed in the recording of this podcast. Our special guest is YouTube personality (The Rogue DM) Jenny Green! YouTube.com/TheRogueDM BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curi...
Apr 23, 2015•58 min
Evil Omens and Barker’s List of Unwatched Movies... In our premier episode of Roll Up & Die, we discuss the use of various superstitions in role playing games, and stunning admission from Barker! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements & Adventures) YouTube.com/CaptainGothnog Faceb...
Apr 23, 2015•1 hr 10 min
