Cannon Fodder

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Cannon Fodder 72 (GCP Episode 126) Oct 26, 2017

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Troy and Joe discuss the perils of relying on resting, the risk of placing an encounter right before the boss fight, and the flexibility a GM should exhibit when encountering different play styles. In Listener Mail, they get a lesson in anthropology and weigh in on the value of pre-generated characters. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 71 (GCP Episode 125) Oct 19, 2017

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The gang’s all here to talk about what has brought their characters to this point and predict what will come next as the finale of Book Three looms. In Listener Mail, they address the difficult question of how GMs can balance encounters for an imbalanced party. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 70 (GCP Episode 124) Oct 12, 2017

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Troy and Joe discuss using research to better your roleplaying, setting a high bar for every session, the final days of the Trunau Five and what is happening in Troy’s sleep-deprived brain. In Listener Mail, they break out their first discussion of Starfinder by bridging the gap between the genres of fantasy and sci-fi. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 69 (GCP Episode 123) Oct 05, 2017

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This week, Troy and Joe are joined by Skid and Grant to talk about the epic extra-long episode 123, high HP/low AC encounters and Barron’s faulty gun. In Listener Mail, they discuss ways in which GMs can avoid saying too much to their players on accident about what their characters know and don’t know. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 68 (GCP Episode 122) Sep 28, 2017

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Troy and Joe analyze the state of the team and break down their new level 10 powers. They discuss having an open door policy for player ideas, how GMs can ask questions without tipping their hand, and reveal how Troy may have let the team get away with a big one. In Listener Mail, they talk about players that don’t put the work in and the many ways to track experience in a campaign. Joe brings up an inferior system and Troy gets saucy real fast. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 67 (GCP Episode 121) Sep 21, 2017

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Joe asks Troy his thoughts on the results of the double encounter idea from Episode 121. The ensuing conversation brings up discussions on Charm Monster, Quick Draw, competitive players and GMs, and Troy’s alleged fudging of rolls. Then, it’s a rapid fire Listener Mail with lots of comments and questions brought up live on air! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 66 (GCP Episode 120) Sep 14, 2017

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Troy and Joe raise questions about the best time to lay out burst AOE damage against your PCs, if you should change the treasure of pre-written adventures to fit the party, and whether you should keep an accurate record of the passage of in-game time. In a light Listener Mail, they lay out all the equipment they bring to the table to make for an engaging and efficient game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 65 (GCP Episode 119) Sep 07, 2017

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Troy and Joe break down the opening moments of the battle with the Black-Headed Beast and discuss ending your session in the middle of combat, adding an aggressive third party to your encounters, and how to handle a dispute over who should get a magical item in your group. In Listener Mail, they get an exciting update from the all-vigilante game and discuss how GMs should endeavor to act when playing in another GMs game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 64 (GCP Episodes 117 & 118) Aug 31, 2017

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Troy and Joe get back on track after their Gen Con detour last week with recaps of Episodes 117 and 118 including discussions of Total Defense from the player and GM perspectives, the importance of molding your adventure around player choices and how to stick to your guns when the whole room turns against you. In a special double shot of Listener Mail, they answer questions about adventuring with an entire party of the same class and how best to bring a risky plot choice to the table as a player. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Cannon Fodder 62 (GCP Episode 116) Aug 17, 2017

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This week, Troy and Joe celebrate the start of Gen Con 2017, debate the pros and cons of crunchy underwater mechanics, and announce a new classic GCP convoluted contest! In Listener Mail, they talk about playing the good guy around a table of scoundrels. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

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