Magical Mishaps! In this episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys discuss unforeseen magical effects, dysfunctional magic items, and other wonky wizard foibles. Oddly enough, we had no technical foibles this time, so we'll call this a win.
Evil Campaigns! In this episode, Barker and Gothnog are joined by Rob "The Swamper" Davis to discuss evil campaigns and how to run them. Due to a strange alien signal interfering with our hangout, we had a few difficulties. Matt was busy trying to communicate and/or destroy the alien threat, so he could not be with us for this podcast.
Underwater Adventures! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined once again by the amazing DBJ to discuss underwater adventures in your campaign. Matt is still hunting yeti in Alaska, but will return soon with a new pelt and stories of high adventure!
Dragons: Part Deux! In this second part of our exploration of Dragons, the Roll Up & Die guys are joined by Rob Coletta form the YouTube channel Performance Check . Rob is filling in for Matt Click who could not be with us, though his spirit is felt throughout this podcast. We honor his memory with a special memorial presentation near the end. Clerics are working to raise Matt, and he should be returning in some form in the next podcast. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaste...
DRAGONS! After a brief hiatus, the guys are back to discuss dragons. These airborne, magical reptiles have long dominated the fantasy genre, and for good reason (or is it?). Should you put dragons in your campaign setting? How can you do it without changing the game too drastically? After this episode - well - you still won't know, but thanks for listening anyway. ... Okay, you might know a little bit.
50th Episode - LIVE In this extraordinary episode of Roll Up & Die, we celebrate our 50th episode by playing Microscope. This game of cooperative world building is an amazing and useful tool for any role player, writer, or generally creative group of people. This was broadcast live on YouTube on June 30th, 2016, so both copies of Microscope have been awarded. Note that some of this is sort of visual, so if anything isn't clear, just check out the video. If you would like to try Microscope yo...
In this penultimate episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys discuss GMs tools. I'll let you all work out what that means.
In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss sports and games in your role playing world! From simple games of chance to epic sporting events, these details can add great depth and story opportunities to a setting, but Barker is still lame for liking sports.
Eventually, that golf bag full of +1 swords starts to get boring, so why not give your players treasure that adds depth and role play opportunities to your world? In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss introducing more non-magical loot in fantasy RPGs! Say 'til the very end for an interesting look "behind the scenes" of the podcast. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFis...
Maps! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys are joined by master cartographer Nate to explore the creation and use of maps in your RPG. Oh, and there is singing. Like Sound of Music, but with poop. 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 F...
The Chase is On!!! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined once again by Mike the Piper, who is filling in for Barker this time as we discuss how to make interesting and exciting chases in your role playing 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/CaptainG...
Joke's On Us! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys come to you live from the top of Captain Gothnog's fabled yurt where they talk about humor in RPGs -- in and out of the game. How does one balance comedy and drama without breaking the tone of the game? How should we deal with out-of-character joking at the table? BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (G...
War! What is it good for?! That's the question that the Roll Up & Die guys address in this war torn... and possibly stinky podcast. 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 Absolute Tabletop...
It's Madness!!! Yeah, the Roll Up & Die guys have gone crazy discussing insanity in role playing games Warning: this may disturb your cat... no, seriously. Look around. The cat's watching you, isn't it... it knows. 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/C...
Guns... Lots of Guns... On this high caliber episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss the use of firearms in various RPG settings. 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 Absolute Tabletop...
Bringing Real History Into Your RPG! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined by Mike the Piper, who is filling in for Matt who is off hunting cyborg velociraptors in the Scottish highlands. In this episode we discuss bringing real history into your role playing setting. Mike also shares his advice on not setting yourself on fire. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog...
Special Live (Recorded) Anniversary Episode! Roll Up & Die has now been a thing for a full year, and to celebrate we had a live YouTube episode where our listeners could ask us any questions at all. Disclaimer: Anything said in this podcast is done for the sake of humor, and is NOT admissible in court. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curios...
Creating Complex Villains & NPCs - Part Deux The Roll Up & Die guys are whole again as Matt, Barker and Alex discuss how to create three dimensional villains and NPCs. 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...
Creating Complex Villains & NPCs In this episode of Roll Up & Die, we are joined by our special guest Rob "The Swamper" Davis to discuss how to create three dimensional villains and NPCs. We also discuss tasty, tasty murder... 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 & Adventure...
Extreme Environments 2: The Wrath of the Fans! We had so many questions from the last episode about cinematic environs, we decided to take this episode to answer some of the questions we didn't get to the last time. 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/Capt...
Extreme Environments! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined by the amazing Davae Breon Jaxon to discuss the use of cinematic environments to create a more immersive role playing experience. Please note that this file has been updated since the first upload, correcting the day and a few minor technical issues. Thank you for your patience. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDi...
Around the Town: Theocracies! In this delayed "Around the Town" episode, the Roll Up & Die guys talk about theocracies and... I forget what else. It's been a while since we recorded it. 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/pa...
Improvisation! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys unplug their brains to discuss improvisation, and how to find that delicate balance between order and anarchy. 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-...
Cinematic Techniques! Flashbacks, monologues, dream sequences, meanwhiles ... tonight, the Roll Up & Die guys talk about using those narrative tools we often overlook or misuse in RPGs. 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/pa...
All Hail the Goblin King! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys honor the passing of David Bowie with a discussion about using goblins in your role playing game. If you watch Labyrinth with the sound down while listening to this podcast, you will learn great secrets. Or I might be lying, but give it a try anyway and let us know how it goes... it might work better if you're high. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouT...
Questions! So Many Questions! In our first podcast of the new year, the Roll Up & Die guys answer some of your more burning and itching questions, offering instant relief. 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...
Down Time! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss a subject suggested by one of our listeners: character down time in a role playing campaign. Perhaps the barbarian has a summer house on the beach. Maybe the paladin is learning to knit. What do the adventurers do when there is nothing to kill or loot? BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog'...
Writing & Role Playing! ... In this special live recording of Roll Up & Die, we talk with author Jeffery Thomas about writing sci-fi/horror and how it relates to role playing games. Please visit his web jeffreyethomas.com for more information, and buy his books! They are awesome! BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical ...
Other Planes & Dimensions!... In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss using other planes of existence and parallel dimensions in your setting, as well as some interesting Beatles trivia. 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 Fa...
Haunted Places!... In this nearly banter-free Halloween episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss how create a haunted location in any setting or genre. 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...
