PWA Ep. 16 | Realigning Perspectives

The guys are joined by our new cohost, the amazing Nyghtrayne!! The Party discusses Homebrewing, not that kind, as a Game Master. Do you play completely by the rules or do you adjust or create your own rules? Listen in as they discuss the ways they have homebrewed and what rules they modify in their homebrewing.

Exploration, Social-Interaction, and Combat. These are the foundations that a TTRPG is built upon. Listen as the guys discuss how to use these points to create an immersive experience that is fun for all.

The guys share various stories from their personal RPG experiences, both good and bad. Also, a big announcement that all of us at PWA cannot wait to share!

Whether it be the dark lone wolf character whose parents died before they were born, or the sheltered naïve youth who simply wants to be where the people are; backstories are an intricate part of any TTRPG character. Listen in as the guys discuss creating a character’s backstory and its importance to the game as a whole.

With the opening of Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, the guys discuss how TTRPGs have been portrayed across various media platforms. From the hit series Stranger Things, to the Dungeons and Dragons movie of 2000 (also a strange thing), see how TTRPGs have shaped the media culture of today.

INTRODUCTIONS!! An invitation to an interesting, informative, innovative, and informal interpretations of instruction indicative of inner-contemplation. For inquisitive instructors of games; this initiative, though innately idiotic, seeks to impart information and instigate inspiration to insure imaginary Investment, Immersion, and Interest!

The guys reach deep into the blackness of space to discuss the Alien TTRPG system published by Free League Games. Listen as they discuss this horror/sci-fi based system, and don’t worry….I’m sure that pain in your chest is only excitement.As always, we hope that our insight and knowledge will help you play with an advantage!

A non-player character (NPC) is a character that is controlled by the game's GM/DM rather than the players. NPCs serve a number of purposes in tabletop role-playing games. When creating NPCs, investment and emersion are key. Join Moffett, James, and Brody as they share their tips and tricks to creating the perfect NPC for your tabletop roleplaying game. It is our hope that this peek behind the curtain will give you the opportunity to play an NPC with advantage. 

A character’s alignment determines their behavior and responses to situations. Do you think alignment is more of a spectrum or is it fixed in stone? As Moffett and James discuss alignment, they will explain how it can be used and misused. To play with an advantage, we hope our take on alignment will help you realign your perspective!

CHAOS!A chaotic player can be fun, entertaining, and beneficial. Poorly executed, it can also damage relationships between party members and between the players themselves. In order to make a chaotic character cohesive with your fellow players and the game, keep in mind that there is a time, a place, and a level of intensity in which you must maintain. It is important to avoid stereotypes when playing a chaotic character, and we are here to give you some suggestions for being a true agent of chaos without compromising other players' enjoyment. As always, we hope our suggestions help you play with an advantage!