The RPG Rundown

Jeff Evans interviews Colby Whitaker about The Game Master’s Handbook of Patrons, Pacts, and Pantheons, exploring TTRPG worldbuilding, gods, supernatural patrons, player bargains, divine favor systems, and practical tools for Game Masters.

Seth and Jeff discuss TTRPG learning curves, player onboarding, GM prep, rules complexity, character creation, and how to choose the right RPG system for your table.

Seth & Jeff explore how artwork and design impact tone, readability, usability, and immersion in tabletop RPGs, using the CRITICAL Framework to evaluate what makes TTRPG books work.

Seth and Jeff preview Temeraire RPG from Magpie Games, breaking down the Kickstarter quickstart with their PEAK system—Premise, Engine (Ædana System™), Atmosphere, and Key Features—focused on Napoleonic dragon warfare, aerial tactics, and dragon-rider bonds.

Jeff & Seth explore how TTRPG combat systems shape pacing, tactics, tone, and storytelling—from action economy to lethality.

Season 6 kicks off as Seth and Jeff examine in-game mechanics as the physics of fiction, exploring how TTRPG rules shape player behavior, narrative pacing, and collaborative storytelling.

Seth and Jeff break down how both players and GMs can improve their tabletop sessions with better roleplay, storytelling, pacing, prep, and immersion tools. Includes hobby updates and a quick look at Daggerheart.

Seth and Jeff break down how to get your players to care about your world’s lore. From creative tie-ins and mechanical hooks to lore-driven choices and session recaps, learn how to make your storytelling unforgettable.

Seth and Jeff review the Tome of Beasts I Acrylic Tokens Kickstarter from Splattered Ink and Kobold Press. Discover how these full-color, ready-to-play tokens can replace minis, speed up prep, and bring monster encounters to life for tabletop DMs and RPG enthusiasts.

Seth and Jeff share practical tips to improve your roleplay in TTRPGs, from character creation to mastering in-game actions.