The Skills Talk

Every journey starts somewhere. Today, Simon and Winnie discuss the betrayal-rife Star Wars tabletop game that was the location of their first meeting. Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   

Simon and Winnie discuss times they've been problem players, as well as an in-depth discussion on the merits of cheating.  Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Skill rolls are a cornerstone of Dungeons and Dragons, and Simon and Winnie hate them. Today they try to justify their dislike against the venerable institution that has been a part of D&D for many long years.  Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/    

Usually, it's a good idea to keep all the characters in a tabletop role-playing game at approximately the same level, but sometimes a single character will gain exceptional power beyond all reason and sense. Today, Simon and Winnie discuss Simon's epic wizard power trip. Music used:  Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Character deaths are one of the most memorable parts of any tabletop role-playing game, and are usually avoided by players at all costs. However, sometimes players deliberately let their characters parish. Today, Simon and Winnie discuss the reasons behind that phenomenon.  Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Simon and Winnie reminisce about their time as players in an infamous Harry Potter role playing game that began so innocently...    Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Simon and Winnie discuss conflict that has arisen in past games between players and game masters, and how to avoid it. Basically, be nice to your friends! Music used: Midnight Tale by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4710-midnight-tale License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/