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The One-Shot Show

Matt Carroll
Dungeons & Dragons
Tabletop Role-Playing Games
Role-Playing Games
Gming Style
Railroading
Character Voices
Production Value
One-Shot Sessions
Character Development
Non-Player Characters
Pathfinder
Player Engagement
Yes And
Player Agency
Realism Fallacy
Plot Hooks
Tabletop Gaming
Dungeons and Dragons
The Odyssey
Paid Gming

"Where GMs go to level up!"

15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough.

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This is a new series we've been cooking up for a while where we talk about certain character archetypes and how best to provide for them at your tables. Each episode will cover 2 archetypes in depth. For this first one we're talking about the Face an... more

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This is a preview of this month's bonus episode! You can find the full version on our Patreon.

These bonus episodes are longer than our usual fare, at around 25-30 minutes each, and are where we dive deeper into topics too big to fit in a regular ep... more

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Losing your character sucks, except when it doesn't. This week we're talking about some of the reasons a player might actually enjoying seeing their character meet their end.

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We went into the studio early especially to record this while Stranger Things 5 is still topical. We have gripes about it, of course. It's not just the writing, it's not just the inaccurate D&D, it's the terrible writing *within* the show's D&D. Padd... more

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Recent Guests

Bryn Lee Stent
Comedian, performer, writer, actor, tabletop actual player
Episode: Episode 38: The Role of Comedy in TTRPGs
Henry Rollston
Creator of the Baldur's Gate 3 mod, 'The Alchemist', and player in Cobbled Together podcast.
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Episode: Episode 19: Incorporating Player Backstories
Robert Hartley
GM for Viva La Dirt League's YouTube broadcasted games and established DM in his own right.
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Episode: Episode 18: Player Pressure
Brad Thompson
Special guest and award-winning dungeon master from Cutting Words
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Episode: Episode 5: Production Value

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Paddy
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Matt
Co-host of The One-Shot Show

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Apple Podcasts
#158
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#78
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Apple Podcasts
#130
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Apple Podcasts
#216
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Episode 21: Surviving The TPK
Q: What do you do after a party wipe?
Focus on pastoral care of the players, consider character resolutions, explore what happens next in the narrative.
Episode 18: Player Pressure
Q: What is your advice for anyone wanting to take a step up to paid games?
Focus on what you enjoy about the game and try not to put excessive pressure on yourself to deliver joy at every moment; it's fine for a game to just be good.
Episode 19: Incorporating Player Backstories
Q: What do you want your players to bring to you?
Ford wants players to bring enough backstory and flavor to create an interesting semi-self-contained narrative that can coexist with the wider setting.
Episode 19: Incorporating Player Backstories
Q: What kind of, how do you get your rocks off as a GM behind closed doors?
Henry emphasizes the importance of players caring about the world and incorporating their backstories into the narrative.
Episode 19: Incorporating Player Backstories
Q: Why should we be listening to your opinion about backstories?
Henry has experience as a player and creator of backstories in role-playing games.

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Targeted towards tabletop role-playing game enthusiasts, the content primarily focuses on discussions around different role-playing systems, storytelling techniques, and player engagement strategies in games. The hosts frequently explore various aspects of game mastering, including non-violent gameplay mechanics, improvisational storytelling, and character dynamics. Unique features include the emphasis on advanced game design concepts, collaboration among players, and the encouragement of creativity in gameplay structured around interesting narratives. The discussions frequently delve into the intricacies of popular games like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, making it highly relevant for GMs and players seeking to enhance their gaming se... more

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