Tag: DnD

Crash’s Course Ep 04: Sandboxing

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Hello and welcome to Crash’s Course, a short form podcast where I share my thoughts and advice on playing and running tabletop role playing games in roughly about 5 minutes.

Last time we talked about railroading, so in this episode I want to cover the other extreme: Sandboxing. Continue reading “Crash’s Course Ep 04: Sandboxing”

Cause & Effect Ep 15: Kobold Sleepytime

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The Kobold Union are literally dying of fright in their sleep. It’s Chadrick’s time to shine, and he hates this.

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Crash’s Course Ep 03: Railroading

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Hello and welcome to Crash’s Course, a short form podcast where I share my thoughts and advice on playing and running tabletop role playing games in roughly about 5 minutes.

This time I want to talk about the greatest of all DM or GM crimes: Railroading.

I get it, players. Railroading is evil. How dare the GM take away your agency? Your freedom of choice? Sure, they worked really hard on that battle map for Session 4, but retiring to run an in-game children’s theater is way more enjoyable!

I get it, GMs and DMs, how dare the players veer away from your cleverly and meticulously crafted plot line? Sure, they want to have some control over the destiny of their characters, but shouldn’t your hard work be able to be showcased? Continue reading “Crash’s Course Ep 03: Railroading”