Tales From the Hydian Way

Latest Episodes:

The Deep Force Tale Feb 19, 2018

Show notes

Ben has Chris Ing from Silhouette Zero and Heroes on to talk about the force and some of the deeper things you can look at when using the force in your games. From what is light and dark, to the different force traditions we have ideas on how to make the force deeper in your games.

Things talked about in this episode:

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Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Everything is Terrain Tale Feb 12, 2018

Show notes

We talk about space combat and a few issues that can come up as well as a few unintended consequences of putting mechanics before narrative.

Things talked about in this episode:

Serrano Legacy Series – Once a Hero
Mandalorian Fang Fighter
Freespace 2
Edge of the Empire Point Defence Side Bar – Page 267
X-com 2
Stay on Target
Eleven Thirty Eight
Rebel Assault 2

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Low Resource Tale Feb 05, 2018

Show notes

We talk about how to run an adventure with few player resources and how to make it so player ingenuity is welcome when you take their toys away. From survival to horror to investigations we talk about ways of a few things to expect and ways to make it awesome.

Things we talk about on this episode:

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Fail Tale Jan 29, 2018

Show notes

We talk about failure in your game and how to make it feel like that isn’t the end of the action or the story. We show how there is always effects after an action even if they aren’t the desired ones.

Things we talked about in this episode:

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Allied NPC Tale Jan 22, 2018

Show notes

This week we talk about NPCs why some get elevated, how to deal with the mechanics for those that do get elevated, and why some people make full PCs for an NPC.

Things talked about in this episode:

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Last Jedi Tale Jan 15, 2018

Show notes

We talk about themes in The Last Jedi and several of the things we ponder about the story, from using bombers to why using force face time would be useful in an RPG setting.

Things talked about in this episode:

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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The Way to End Tale Jan 08, 2018

Show notes

We talk about how to end a session and a scene. With tips and examples of dramatic situations to leave your players in, the hosts have some deep thoughts about coming to that brick wall.

Things talked about in this episode:

Fiasco
Fiasco Dice
Fiasco Playsets
Table Top: Fiasco
- Setup
- Part 1
- Part 2
Hail Ceaser

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

Help us out financially for the show on Patreon

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Tales@theHydianWay.com

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The Behind the Scenes Tale Jan 01, 2018

Show notes

Kristine and Ben talk about the ways that you can use the in between session times to make your games better and keep engagement going when you have ideas that just need to get out.

Things we talked about in this episode:

You can find us on Twitter
Show updates are @TheHydianWay
Ben is @DeuteriumIce
David is @Akaagentshades
Kristine is @12thKnight

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You can get in contact with us at
Tales@theHydianWay.com

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The Split Party Tale Dec 25, 2017

Show notes

Splitting the party can be treacherous for a GM, from boring other players to finding there’s just too much going on to keep track of. We have ideas on making it make more sense and a few tricks on keeping everyone engaged.

Things we talked about on the show: