Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours

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TPT #210: Virtual Realities & The Minesweeper Aug 08, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss leaving the real world behind in favor of cyberspace, alternate dimensions, and other simulation spaces as they discuss virtual realities. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders meet an old friend, and the Minesweeper keeps everyone safe in the Character Creation Forge. (59m)

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TPT #209: Tropes & The Acrobat Aug 01, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane talk about using and abusing tropes and avoiding clichés. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders hide and live to fight another day, and the Acrobat lifts enemies up only to let them fall in the Character Creation Forge. (60m)

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Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

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TPT #208: Playing Neutral Good & The Rescue Ranger Jul 25, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane continue their series on playing alignments as they discuss the default disposition of the every-hero, neutral good. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders play a familiar game that presses hard against the fourth wall, and the Rescue Ranger saves lives and acorns in the Character Creation Forge. (57m)

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Demigods: Check out this new Powered by the Apocalypse game from Jason Mills, now on Kickstarter!

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Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

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TPT #207: Creating Lively NPCs Quickly & The Greensinger Jul 18, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane talk about how to breathe life into last-minute additions to the game world. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders log on, and the Greensinger mixes music and the magic of nature in the Character Creation Forge. (50m)

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Warlock: Support Kobold Press on Patreon!D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Important Links:

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

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TPT #206: D&D Product Review Roundup Jul 11, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane catch up on the slew of recent Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition releases, including Ghosts of Saltmarsh, Beadle & Grimm’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh Sinister Silver Edition, Acquisitions Incorporated, and D&D Essentials. The Rogue Traders and Character Creation Forge have the week off. (68m)

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Beadle & Grimm’s Ghosts of Saltmarsh Sinister Silver Edition: Check out this premium box set version of the latest D&D adventure.

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

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TPT #205: Awarding Treasure & The Treasure Hunter Jul 04, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane spread the wealth in a discussion about what kind of loot to offer and how much of it to give. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders serve punch and cake, and the Treasure Hunter finds hidden riches in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

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Warlock: Support Kobold Press on Patreon!

D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Important Links:

Sane Magic Items Price Guide: courtesy of the Giant in the Playground forums.

Discerning Merchant’s Price Guide: pay what you want on the DMs Guild.

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

Support the show on Patreon:

Contact us:

Twitter: @TPTcast

Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com

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TPT #204: The Marvel Cinematic Universe Campaign Setting & Spider-Man Jun 27, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss making the most successful film franchise of all time your own for your game as they cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe campaign setting. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders sue for peace, and Spider-Man swings into the Character Creation Forge. (65m)

Sponsors:

D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Elderwood Academy: Check out fine gaming accessories like dice, dice boxes, dice trays, deck boxes, and more!

Important Links:

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

Support the show on Patreon:

Contact us:

Twitter: @TPTcast

Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com

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TPT #203: Running Wartime Campaigns & Scorpion Jun 20, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane cross their fingers and rush the next hill as they discuss how to play compelling wartime scenarios. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders plan a shindig, and Scorpion politely beckons in the Character Creation Forge. (64m)

Sponsors:

D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Kobold Press: Check out 5E Margreve Players Guide for 5th Edition now!

Important Links:

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

Support the show on Patreon:

Contact us:

Twitter: @TPTcast

Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com

Web: www.totalpartythrill.com

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TPT #202: Underground Adventures & The Sapper Jun 13, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane get their hands dirty as they dig in to discuss adventuring underground. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders become the cops, and the Sapper lowers the boom in the Character Creation Forge. (63m)

Sponsors:

D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Kobold Press: Check out 5E Margreve Players Guide for 5th Edition now!

Important Links:

Redemption Podcast: Check out the newest addition to our network, The Redemption Podcast, a Star Wars actual play.

The Atlantic: Link to the Atlantic article we discussed in the episode.

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

Support the show on Patreon:

Contact us:

Twitter: @TPTcast

Email: totalpartythrill@gmail.com

Web: www.totalpartythrill.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/totalpartythrill

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalpartythrill

TPT #201: Playing Goblins & The Bugbear Bear Jun 06, 2019

Show notes

Hosts I-Hsien and Shane endure infighting and bullying to bring you a discussion on playing goblins. In the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign, the Rogue Traders suffer a tongue lashing, and the Bugbear Bear packs plenty of organic reach in the Character Creation Forge. (62m)

Sponsors:

Kobold Press: Check out Eldritch Lairs for 5th Edition now!

The Iron GM: Makers of the Grimmerspace Starfinder setting.

D&D Beyond: The official digital toolset, rules compendium, and character builder for 5e D&D!

Important Links:

Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show.

DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Don’t Split the Podcast Network!

TPT Character Creation Forge Codex: It’s finally here! A huge thanks to all our Patreon supporters who made it possible.

Teepublic: Home of the TPT-shirt!

Support the show on Patreon:

Contact us:

Twitter: @TPTcast