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Ep. 41 - How to Tackle Player Conflict and Embed Clerics into the World Jul 18, 2019

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This week we talk about player conflicts after a listener gets in touch with some of their worries. We'll tell you what we think you can do to ensure you and your group are having the best time. Then we'll get creative with the Cleric, there's a couple interesting ideas to turn your game on it's head.

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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Ep. 40 - Tips for Creating Great Warlock Patrons Jul 11, 2019

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This week Ben tries to comprehend the incomprehensible, The Great Old Ones. Joe has tones of tips on how he is currently running a great old one patron. How that plays out in the game, the things the players see and hear, and its effects on the story.

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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Ep. 39 - How to Reward Your Players Properly Jul 04, 2019

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This week we talk about rewarding your party. We'll go over Experience Points (and Milestones), Gold and Treasure, Magic items and Spell Books, and Boons. We'll give you our thoughts on the best way to utilise each type of reward, and they campaigns they suit.

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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Ep. 38 - How To Give Your Players the Story Reigns Jun 27, 2019

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This week we're talking about giving your players control of the story. How to adapt when they throw a spanner in your story works, whether to change your story or not and how to pull it off. We'll talk about our experiences we've had as DM's and players and how they've improved the game.

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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Ep. 37 - The Nuts and Bolts of Level 20 Encounters Jun 20, 2019

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This week Joe gives his tips on how to build encounters for a party at 20th level. The things you need to think about when planning for an epic tear level game and what you can do to make it memorable and work well! Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Ep. 36 - How To Encourage your Players to become DMs Jun 12, 2019

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This week we take on a submitted topic. When you've been the DM for so long and you just want to play, how can you encourage your PC's to change to the dark side? We've got tips and tricks for you to use and we'll encourage you to take up the DM chair ourselves.

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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Ep. 35 - How to Prep a Session in 20 Minutes or Less Jun 06, 2019

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This week we'll talk you through getting your last minute D&D session ready! We've got hints and tips on how to stay on top of the planning, and a few techniques you can use to craft a solid session out of no where in 20 minutes. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Ep. 34 - How To Pay Off Story Arcs May 30, 2019

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This week we discuss the product announcements from the D&D live event 'The Descent'. The Adventures announced and what we are excited about with in them, as well as a couple of other interesting products. We delve into the game tales from our own games, and how to set up and pay off story arches for the characters. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Ep. 33 - A New Female Players Perspective on D&D and the Stigma it Carries May 23, 2019

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This week we're joined by Phoebe to hear her thoughts on D&D. After only been a player for about a year and a half we talk about her perception of D&D Before and after playing, how its changed and what her advice is to other wannabe and new players. We'll also talk about the stigma and global perception of the game and it’s effects us and you. Didn't hear the one thing that'll get your creative brain going? let us know: Find us on twitter: @WeSpeakCommon Email us at wespeakcommon@hotmail.com Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 From the Free Music Archive CC by NC

Ep. 32 - Introducing Sentient Items into your Game May 16, 2019

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This week we follow on from Cursed items and talk about Sentient items... cursed or otherwise. We'll talk about the best ways to bring them into the game, and how to make them feel realistic. We'll talk about our tips for making each item interesting and different from the last. We'll even give you a couple of brief quests built around sentient items that you can flesh out and use in your next game!

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Music: "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82
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