Writing For Roleplay

Digital Kaiju Studios

Join hosts Kevin Carpenter and Kayla Knutson as they provide guidance on crafting narratives in your tabletop RPG, whether you're a player, GM, or Actual Play performer. Writing for Roleplay is a production of Digital Kaiju Studios.

12 Episodes

Ending the Adventure
8/6/2024
45:16
Whether you're flying a plane or running an RPG, sticking the landing is very important. Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss ways to properly end an adventure, whether it's a one-shot or a multi-year campaign.Writing For Roleplay is an advice podcast for crafting narratives in tabletop roleplaying. Whether you are a player, GM, publisher, or actual play performer, you'll find incredible tips to help level up your TTRPG experience.Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Dark Themes & Safety Tools
7/30/2024
39:11
If you want to run your game where everyone has chainsaw hands and does turbo-drugs, you might want to have a conversation first. In today's episode, Kevin and Kayla discuss how to approach dark themes, the mistakes they've made in the past, and what safety tools you can use to make sure everyone has a blast.Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosThe TTRPG Safety Toolkit is a resource co-curated by Kienna Shaw and Lauren Bryant-Monk. The TTRPG Safety Toolkit is a compilation of safety tools that have been designed by members of the tabletop roleplaying games community for use by players and GMs at the table. You can find it at ttrpgsafetytoolkit.com.Art by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
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Combat
7/23/2024
50:51
Combat and roleplaying don't need to be separated! Kevin and Kayla discuss roleplaying a pre-fight monologue, crafting compelling combat encounters, and the party dynamics in combat that bleed out into the rest of the campaign.Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosThirsty Sword Lesbians: https://evilhat.com/product/thirsty-sword-lesbians/The Monsters Know What They're Doing by Keith Ammann: https://www.themonstersknow.com/Art by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Know the Rules
7/16/2024
48:59
Mechanics vs. Narrative? We spit on that false dichotomy! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss how the mechanics influence the narrative and the narrative influences the mechanics. If you want to play the game, you gotta know the rules.Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudios"Rules Are A Cage (and I'm a Puppygirl)" by Jay Dragon: https://possumcreek.medium.com/rules-are-a-cage-and-im-a-puppygirl-69e8d569b2b6Alice is Missing: https://www.huntersentertainment.com/alice-is-missingArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Crafting Villains
7/9/2024
48:14
From cunning masterminds to powerful brutes, we love to hate villains of all varieties! Join Kevin and Kayla as they discuss crafting the perfect villain for your campaign.Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Interview with Rowan Zeoli, Rascal News Co-Founder
7/2/2024
47:24
Rowan Zeoli, TTRPG Journalist and Co-Founder of Rascal News, joins us today to talk about writing ABOUT roleplaying games, along with the state of the industry, starting your own business, and how fascism is bad.Support independent journalism during Rascal News' 2024 Pledge Drive: https://www.rascal.news/rascal-pledge-drive-2024-goals-schedule-calendar/Articles MentionedRascal News - Government suits roleplay World War III like murderhobos, because of course they do: https://www.rascal.news/government-wargame-ww3-trump-presidency/Rascal News - Letters from the Twenty-Sided Tavern: https://www.rascal.news/letters-from-the-twenty-sided-tavern/Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Interview with Ron Ogden, Dungeon Run Producer/DM
6/25/2024
1:12:19
On today's episode, Kevin and Kayla interview Ron Ogden, Producer, Actor, and DM for the Dungeon Run actual play series! Join us for a discussion about LARPing, acting, and actual play.Support the Blood, Rum, & Thunder Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1043318949/blood-rum-and-thunderWatch Dungeon Run at youtube.com/@TheDungeonRunCatch Ron Ogden on socials @therealrogdenWant to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Crafting NPC's
6/18/2024
55:07
From quest givers to factions to wildlife, keeping your world from feeling empty is hard work. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting NPC's!Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Crafting Your Character
6/11/2024
47:07
When you create a character, you create a golden opportunity for a story. Join Kevin and Kayla as they give tips on crafting a narrative in character creation!Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog
Worldbuilding and Scope
6/3/2024
1:01:28
Crafting a world and narrowing your scope work hand-in-hand. Kevin and Kayla discuss how to create interesting settings while also keeping the plot outline of your game in mind. Don't lose sight while you're drawing your horizons!Want to support our work and gain access to bonus episodes and our private Discord? Visit our Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/digitalkaijustudios Follow us on social media!Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/digikaiju.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557977974729Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalkaijustudios/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitalkaijustudiosTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/digitalkaijustudiosTwitter: https://x.com/DigiKaijuYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalKaijuStudiosArt by Ashlee HartMusic: Fantasy Logo by MusicDog

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Writing For Roleplay

Digital Kaiju Studios

12 Episodes

Ending the Adventure

Dark Themes & Safety Tools

Combat

Know the Rules

Crafting Villains

Interview with Rowan Zeoli, Rascal News Co-Founder

Interview with Ron Ogden, Dungeon Run Producer/DM

Crafting NPC's

Crafting Your Character

Worldbuilding and Scope