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Happy Jacks RPG Advice Show

Happy Jacks RPG Network
Tabletop Rpgs
Rpgs
Micro Rpgs
Safety Tools
Happy Jacks RPG
Player Feedback
TTRPG Burnout
Play-By-Post Games
Indie Game Design
Player Engagement
Tabletop RPG
Orccon 2024
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Parenthood
Self-Discovery Through Rpgs
Player Character Creation
Weapons In Rpgs
Storytelling In Rpgs
Rule Of Cool
Pre-Written Adventures

A weekly tabletop RPG advice show that combines friendship, humor, and unbridled enthusiasm to bring you a show that is inclusive, informative, and funny. If you’re looking for an RPG podcast with diverse opinions and a friends-hanging-out vibe, look no further — you’re home.

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Latest Episodes

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks about politics at the gaming table, Out of Print GM from Yorkshire asks about safety in convention games, From the archive 2012: Veremond gets in the weeds about wrestling and physical abilities in games | Hosts: Kimi, Jay,... more

◇ Gurg Murg asks how Gm prep changes depending on campaign length, Carlos Salazar on the Discord asks “is prep death?”, From the archive 2021: Shawn from just outside Washington, DC has some combat and XP questions! | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja, Adam, & Cour... more

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks what our go-to GM tricks are, Charger347 wants to talk about math rocks, & From the archive 2022: K Ryan is struggling with a loud and dominant player messing up his gaming group | Hosts: Kimi, Adam, & CADave ◇

00:33◇ Wel... more

◇ Alverant asks about scheduling games, Gurg Murg asks about generic ttrpg systems, Mike from New York State has a horror story with a successful ending (thanks safety tools!) | Hosts: Riley, Rose, & Vixie ◇

00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary

01:50... more

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Ross Payton
Podcast host and RPG designer
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Episode: HJRP S36E08 | Ross Payton of RPPR, Horror Systems, & Player Agency vs. Rolls
Josh Fox
Game designer from Black Armada Games
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Episode: HJRP S35E24 | Black Armada Games, Solo Games, & 7th Sea Plot Question
Becky Annison
Game designer from Black Armada Games
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Episode: HJRP S35E24 | Black Armada Games, Solo Games, & 7th Sea Plot Question
Felix Issacs
Game designer and creator of The WildSea and Pico.
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Episode: HJRP S34E23 | Felix Issacs on Game Design, Getting Info from Players, & Visual Aids
Chris Sellers
Indie Designer of the Month; creator of 'Defy the Gods'.
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Episode: HJRP S34E19 | Freeform Epic Endings, Trapping Players, & RIFTS for Kids?
Graham Gentz
Indie game designer, creator of Under the Autumn Strangely
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Episode: HJRP S34E05 | Accessibility War at FLGS, Details with No Mechanics, & guest Graham Gentz!
Sydney Chris
A game designer and structuralist, and the 2023 winner of the Australian Role-Playing Industry Game of the Year Award.
Episode: HJRP S33E24 | Live from GamEx 2024!
Brian Suskind
Game designer for Cold Ball Press.
Cold Ball Press
Episode: HJRP S33E24 | Live from GamEx 2024!
Sam Dunwold
Host of the Dice Exploder podcast, focusing on RPG mechanics.
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Episode: HJRP S33E24 | Live from GamEx 2024!

Hosts

Kimi
Co-host known for her enthusiasm and contributions to discussions about tabletop RPGs.
Pooja
Co-host and player, focusing on stories and community events in tabletop RPGs.
Adam
Co-host and player contributing to a variety of RPG topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 461 ratings
  • As a new DM this podcast has helped reframe my responsibility with empathy as priority. It's a great podcast. Everyone works so hard. And the community is great.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Defaultradio
    a year ago
  • I've been listening to this podcast for years and it always has good advice on how to run games, and not tips that are game specific but can help you no matter what you play.

    The podcast is almost entirely driven by viewer emails which is a great way to make sure they are staying relevant for what their viewers want to know.

    I also really like how the cast is varied and diverse so we can get opinions from a vast majority of voices even when the same questions are asked multiple times.

    Podcast Addict
    Arrya
    3 years ago
  • I've been listening to this podcast for years and it always has good advice on how to run games, and not tips that are game specific but can help you no matter what you play.

    The podcast is almost entirely driven by viewer emails which is a great way to make sure they are staying relevant for what their viewers want to know.

    I also really like how the cast is varied and diverse so we can get opinions from a vast majority of voices even when the same questions are asked multiple times.

    Podcast Addict
    Arrya
    3 years ago
  • The friendliest TTRPG podcast. Cozy, inclusive banter about RPGs. Not for edgelords.

    Podcast Addict
    HorrifiedRancor
    3 years ago
  • Happy Jacks is a friends table conversation that is neither interesting nor funny. The episodes have titles with topics that they barely touch and instead spend hours talking over eachother, repeating the same jokes, and mentioning things they all know but have no point of reference for the listeners unless you are one of the hosts. Sometimes is not horrible but I find myself constantly wishing I could tell them to sftu and get to the point. Otherwise they seem like nice people to hang out with.... more

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Sureño
    4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the mix of humor and insightful advice, particularly praising the hosts' camaraderie and enthusiasm for RPGs.
The community feel and focus on inclusivity resonate well with the audience, fostering a sense of belonging among gamers.
There are mixed opinions regarding the show's informal style, with some wishing for a slight reduction in burping and tangential discussions.
Overall, the quality of discussions on gaming advice and creative storytelling techniques is highly valued by the audience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#96
Israel/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#154
Finland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#207
Denmark/Leisure/Games

Talking Points

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HJRP S36E16 | Politics at the Table, Safety at Con Games, & Realistic Physical Combat
Q: How do you do safety tools and deal with hard situations at a convention table?
Safety tools should always be discussed before every session, including X cards and lines and veils, to ensure everyone feels comfortable during gameplay, especially in public settings.
HJRP S36E15 | Prep vs Campaign Length, Is Prep Death?, Combat & XP Issues
Q: What are your thoughts on awarding experience points to PCs who run away from an encounter?
It's important to recognize player choices and how they affect gameplay, especially in milestone-based leveling.
HJRP S36E15 | Prep vs Campaign Length, Is Prep Death?, Combat & XP Issues
Q: Have you ever had an entire group of PCs use an avoidance strategy toward combat encounters as their default approach for all combat in the game?
No, that has not been a default strategy in traditional gaming settings.
HJRP S36E13 | Scheduling Games, Generic Systems, & Successful Horror Story?
Q: How do you feel about generic systems?
Some players find generic systems to be incredibly valuable for flexibility and quick setup, while others feel they lack the necessary depth for specific genres.
HJRP S36E13 | Scheduling Games, Generic Systems, & Successful Horror Story?
Q: What is a good time of day and day of week to have an RPG session?
Weekends are generally good for most adults, especially Friday to Sunday afternoons, but it's important to coordinate with all players to find the best day.

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1. Ross Payton
2. Josh Fox
3. Becky Annison
4. Felix Issacs
5. Chris Sellers
6. Graham Gentz
7. Sydney Chris
8. Brian Suskind

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