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Rise of the GM

Rise of the GM
Dungeons & Dragons
Fabula Ultima
Upwind
Role-Playing Games
Gen Con
Rise Of the GM
Town and City Creation
Gming
Modules
Adventure Types
Journeys and Quests
Twists (game Mechanic)
World Building
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Red Markets
Choice In Gming
Legendary Foes
Great Old Ones (lovecraft Mythos)
Guardians
Monsters

An RPG podcast focused on the ins and outs of being a better GM

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes138Founded3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Join Adam and Matthew as they hit installment 2 of the "Influence" this time talking all thing litRPG!

Matthew and Adam finish the "Creating Places" series with tips for building exciting and believable Towns and Cities.

Join Matthew, Adam, and Josh as they go through the world building process live using the Fabula Ultima Framework for World Creation.

Join Adam, Matthew, and Sam as they discuss the process of creating great dungeons for your next RPG.

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Recent Guests

Josh Morton
Returning guest and tabletop role-playing game player
Episode: 136. Worldbuilding - Fabula Ultimate Style
Samuel Grant
Guest who discussed Appendix N and reading journey
Episode: 131. Appendix N with Sam Grant
Nicole Griffith
Guest, author of Adventures in Aetheria
Adventures in Aetheria
Episode: 127. Adventures in Aetheria
Eric Bright
Guest host
Episode: 126. County Road Z
Evan Bright
GM and player in Fabula Ultima discussions
Episode: 124. Fabula Ultima
Sam Rotten
Guest co-host
Episode: 122. Mechanics of GMing - Choice
Sam Grant
Guest on the episode, frequent contributor to the show
Unspecified (Avatar Legends enthusiast)
Episode: 118. Avatar Legends RPG with Sam Grant
Rob Henry
Guest co-host, RPG designer/GM
Episode: 116. Proactive Roleplaying with Rob Henry
Dimitri Zarat
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Kingdom Archives
Episode: 111. Foes - Guardians

Hosts

Matthew Thomas
Host focused on GMing craft and practical tips; frequent collaborator with Adam Caldwell.
Adam Caldwell
Co-host known for co-facilitating deep-dive GMing discussions with a practical, friendly approach.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Warm and welcoming conversations

    I really like how easy it is to listen to Matt and Adam talk about TTRPGs. The conversation is always warm and welcoming, as if you were at the table with them.

    The format is fantastic, you can always expect a discussion of TTRPG storytelling elements with the adventure ideas and NPCs to neatly bookend the episodes.

    Great to have on while you’re preparing for your next D&D session!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian Arguilles
    Australia9 months ago
  • Helpful tips!

    Thanks for the helpful conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DAC1784
    United States3 years ago
  • Great stuff!

    Great so far!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robzor86
    United States3 years ago

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Shows strong audience connection through actionable advice
Guests bring valuable, hands-on insights for GMs and players
Warm and welcoming conversations with practical GMing tips

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Apple Podcasts
#37
South Korea/Leisure/Games

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95. The Upwind RPG
Q: Are there official decks or decks players can customize?
There is an official Upwind deck, but players often customize decks, and many listeners create homebrew decks aligned with their character concepts; the guests also discuss using mixed card sets for flavor.
95. The Upwind RPG
Q: How does character advancement work in Upwind?
Characters improve by repeatedly using their capabilities; cards are tracked, and hitting nine uses allows refinement of skills/attributes, enabling evolving concepts like Fists of Iron to become Fists of Justice or Lance of Justice.
95. The Upwind RPG
Q: Can Upwind be played GM-less or solo?
Yes, and the hosts discuss using external tables (Mythic, Ironsworn) to generate prompts and conflicts, highlighting the system's flexibility for different play styles.
95. The Upwind RPG
Q: How would you describe the core loop when resolving a conflict?
The GM and players declare stakes, then each side plays a number of cards from their hand (one, two, or three) of the same suit to resolve the conflict in a single move, with total points determining victory or loss.
95. The Upwind RPG
Q: What drew you to Upwind and the card-based queue system?
Eric explains it was the unique combination of a setting that blends sky-pirate fantasy with wind magic and a card-driven mechanic that promises fast, narrative-rich outcomes without dice, allowing for dynamic, cinematic play.

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A pragmatic, hands-on RPG podcast that centers on GMing craft, session flow, and collaborative storytelling. Episodes frequently explore mechanics-oriented topics like pacing, player agency, and integrating failures into narrative momentum, often with concrete, in-the-must-try tips and real-world examples. The show stands out for its practical tools, long-running series on mechanics of GMing, and a friendly, collaborative vibe that makes complex ideas approachable for both new and veteran GMs.

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