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RPG Lessons Learned

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Role-Playing Games
Mutants and Masterminds
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Mutants & Masterminds
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Hex Dungeons
Dungeons & Dragons
Superhero Genre
Castles and Crusades
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Basic Fantasy RPG
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Character Development
Palace Of the Silver Princess
Character Dynamics
Hex Dungeon
Christmas
Batman

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

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Latest Episodes

Dusty describes running Andrew Kolb's Neverland for his daughter and her friends! They talk arts and crafts as a part of running RPGs, bucket list gaming, setting expectations about hex crawls, affordable gaming, the strengths and weaknesses of OSR s... more

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Dusty ran the classic adventure The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh for Tanner as a Hex Dungeon! Topics include adapting an old adventure for a Hex Dungeon, variety in published adventures, how damn good of a game Scarlet Heroes is, the fun of playing t... more

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Tanner loves Baldur's Gate 3! But Dusty hates it... Listen to Tanner take Dusty to task! Note, there will be spoilers for Baldur's Gate 3 in this episode. They talk about translating tabletop combat to video games, the likeability of evil characters,... more

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Tanner and Dusty finish Slug House! They discuss the importance of an emotional hook, the current state of Tanner's system, the Tan Hack, and more!

• Slug House by Stromberg Press: www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/491255/slug-house

• The Tan... more

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Tanner tells Dusty about the end of his Lancer campaign, and they discuss the difference (if there is one) between short-term and long-term fun in TTRPGs!

• LANCER RPG: massif-press.itch.io/corebook-pdf

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Dusty and Tanner return to the slimy world of Slug House, talking wandering monsters and following your own advice. Then they switch gears, talking some of Dusty's at-home gaming time running a tried-and-true adventure for kids, the perils of using c... more

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Tanner runs Slug House for Dusty, an old-school dungeon that's a bit bigger than what they are used to! Topics of converstation include hacking together your own OSR system, one player running multiple characters, the difference between a good online... more

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Tanner ran Dusty through a one-on-one sci-fi OSR adventure in Death In Space, and it wasn't great! They chat about the joy of creating characters by rolling on random tables, playing a character with 1 HP, the power of a good setting and a pretty boo... more

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Hosts

Dusty
Main co-host of the RPG Lessons Learned, who shares insights and experiences from various tabletop games.
Tanner
Co-host of the RPG Lessons Learned, providing reflections and advice based on personal gaming experiences.

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
    Canada7 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 States7 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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Listeners appreciate the practical insights provided by the hosts, emphasizing their learning journey through shared mistakes and successes.
Reviews highlight the engaging format, excellent audio quality, and the combination of humor with thoughtful discussion.
The focus on character and storytelling development resonates with gamers looking to improve their sessions.
Many express gratitude for the open and reflective nature of the content, noting it adds value to their own gaming experiences.
Overall, the community praises the hosts for creating an accessible platform for both new and seasoned RPG enthusiasts.

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#199
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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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