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RPG Lessons Learned

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Role-Playing Games
Dungeons & Dragons
Mutants and Masterminds
Cyberpunk Red
Lancer
Hex Dungeons
Legend Of the Five Rings
Mutants & Masterminds
Carnival Of Crime
Dungeon Crawling
World-Building
Emotional Engagement
Tan Hack
Sinister Secret Of Saltmarsh
Game Mastering
Superhero Genre
Castles and Crusades
Dungeon Mastering
Death In Space
Slug House

The show where you can learn from our mistakes... We talk about our games, and the lessons we learned while playing them.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes160Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Tanner runs L5R 5E for Dusty as a start of a new campaign! They chat about telegraphing and predicting story moments, giving a player character a sidekick, making complex characters, role-playing in-character, how game settings and systems can influe... more

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Dusty and Tanner check out the G.I. Joe RPG! Topics include setting the tone before the game, adapting a group-focused game to 1 player, system cheat sheets, pre-made adventure structures, how an adventure teaches you a system, adventures that are to... more

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Dusty and Tanner conclude their trip through Closed Shell Castle in L5R 5E. They talk goal-oriented gaming, expectations of role-playing in the world of Rokugan, scene-based games with no procedure, role-playing character disadvantages, stories with ... more

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Tanner runs L5R 5E for Dusty! It's maybe his favorite roleplaying game? They discuss the tendency of players to not do homework, the self-consciousness of playing Eastern fantasy, the game of twenty questions and lifepath character creation, embodyin... more

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Dusty
Host with frequent appearances and focus on reflection and practical GMing insights.
Tanner
Co-host contributing practical design thoughts and discussion on varied RPG topics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • The Haunting

    Really enjoyed Listeing to this, i'm plannign to run The Haunting with a bunch of CoC first timers, so this was SUPER USEFUL!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Macaqueattack
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Love these guys

    A really nice introspective dive into past sessions. I’ve run my own games plenty but rarely have other GM to gab or listen to. Actual plays are really nice but it’s really great to hear the “if I were to do that again, I’d do it this way”. Thanks for the lessons lads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kid kraken
    Canada8 years ago
  • Quality

    I really enjoy the format of this show, the insight and the sound quality. It’s interesting to hear honest discussion about their games. I look forward to this every Sunday.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dadoflink
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Reflective Gaming

    I love the basis of this podcast that if we look back on previous games, we can improve our future games. As a teacher, I try to champion the growth mindset concept with my students, and this podcast translates that over to gaming. There is no growth without reflection, and these guys offer honest and open criticism of their own games with the goal of improving. Having listened to over 50 episodes now (almost caught up!), you can hear the growth they have experienced. It makes me hungry for that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EricBright2002
    United States8 years ago
  • Very good content

    I am 13 episodes in and I really like this podcast. I have learned a lot from these guys. Helps my DM game. It also gets me excited about playing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frankenstein897
    United States9 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical GMing with solid takeaways.
Great format to learn from real play and reflection.
Sound quality and open discussion are consistently good.

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#185
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Talking Points

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Escape from Drassana! (Star Wars d6)
Q: Would you want to try Star Wars d6 again with a non-droid character?
Yes, definitely. This is a cool system.
Cyberpunk, Part 3! (Cyberpunk RED)
Q: How would you rate the sessions from 1 to 10?
The third session would be an 8 because it felt solid and engaging, compared to the first session being a 6.5 and the second a 5.
Cyberpunk, Part 3! (Cyberpunk RED)
Q: Did you feel like you made the right moral choice in the game?
I felt that I was always good to you and didn't want to betray Laszlo, even though the game pressured me to do so.
Martin's Game, Part 2! (Old-School Essentials: Palace of the Silver Princess)
Q: Is there a version of his game that would be improved by the way that you or I run games?
I think there are things that he could improve out for sure, but I'd be very careful with suggestions because he is achieving such a delicate balance.
Martin's Game, Part 2! (Old-School Essentials: Palace of the Silver Princess)
Q: Does Martin prep everything digitally or does he have handwritten notes?
He has handwritten notes, and he fills a literal book with all the details of the world.

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What is RPG Lessons Learned about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts consistently discuss tabletop RPG sessions, focusing on design decisions, player dynamics, and lessons learned from running and reflecting on games. Episodes cover OSR-inspired hex crawls, adaptations of classic modules, discussion of video game influences on tabletop design, and practical tips for running beginner-to-intermediate sessions with emphasis on emergent storytelling, session-zero philosophies, and balancing exploration with structured goals. A notable strength is the open, self-critical approach—guests and hosts alike share concrete takeaways, mistakes, and concrete tactics that listeners can apply to their own campaigns. The show often blends tactical game mechanics analysis with narrative and ethical considerations, ... more

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