Inter-party Conflict

In this episode, we talk about getting the most out of your battles, and making your last one memorable. Check it out! Question(s) discussed: 1. My battle fields are either very boring or too big. Can you recommend ways to or rules of thumb on making my combat encounter maps better? How many squares, terrain, distance, hazards, etc. make for good encounters? 2. What are some tips for running/making the final boss for a campaign? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week, we have another guest- Damian from Adventures in Erylia! We discuss what makes an NPC a DMPC, some of our favorite house rules, and a whole lot more. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. When does an NPC become a DMPC? And how hard should you work to stop an NPC from being integrated into the party? 2. What is your favourite campaign or table specific house rule? It doesn't have to be one that you always bring to the table, but perhaps one that really worked thematically with a certain campaign. Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord Check out our guest: http://www.adventuresinerylia.com

In this episode, we talk about setting up your play space- battlemats, projectors, theater of the mind, etc.- plus what to consider before running a game. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is a good way to have your table set up play environment-wise? Whiteboards, gridded battlemats, dungeon tiles, constructed miniscapes- all seem to have their advantages and disadvantages. Which do you guys prefer? 2. What factors should be considered when thinking about becoming a DM? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Some friends (and fans of the show) were visiting from out of town, so I sat them down in front of a mic and talked to them about some of their gaming experiences. Come along for the ride! No questions this week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

We decided to break from format a bit this week, and instead of answering questions we just spent the time hanging out and talking. And of course it turned into another one of Gabe's rants- this time, it's all about the "legendary" monster, the Tarrasque. No questions this week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode, we talk about how much combat is too much, whether or not to sit your players down for a chat, and how it feels to lose a connection to the magic of the universe. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How much combat is too much? 2. As the DM, is it a good idea to sit the players down and have a discussion of the campaign so far? 3. If a spellcaster enters an anti-magic area, is there any indication of that fact or is it only when they try to cast magic do they know they are in a field? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

This week we bring you a very special guest, and we discuss narrative-focused games, city building, and how long you should stick with a group you aren't enjoying. Come on over! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your take on Narrative focused games (FATE, Cortex) vs Genre Simulation (5E, Runequest, Eclipse Phase), vs hybrid models (13th Age, Dungeon World). 2. What sort of exercises or methods do you use for city building? 3. How long should you stick with a group before accepting that your playstyles don't mesh? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode, we discuss critical hits of all kinds, and how long elves need to rest. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you handle critical rolls? What are some other good ideas? 2. Does the elven racial Trance ability allow them to get the benefits of an eight-hour Long Rest in only four hours? Why or why not? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome to the scariest episode of Inter-Party Conflict! This episode is about one thing and one thing only- how to run a scary game. So come along with us, and don't mind the screams- you get used to them eventually. Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think about a Horror themed campaign? And do you have any tips for running one? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode, we have to very special guests- Grant and Chris from the Hearty Dice Friends! The four of us discuss playing at conventions, improvisation, genres/settings that have never been done, and making demon possession fun (plus a little bit of flirting with a dragon). This episode was a ton of fun to make, and I hope you have fun listening! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever played a table top rpg at a convention? If so what was your experience? 2. Improvisation- how should I get better at it? What is your perspective on "Yes, and"? 3. What type of RPG genre/setting/milieu has never been done (or rarely done, or perhaps rather poorly executed) that you would like to see? 4. How do you make Possession in combat interesting for the player possessed? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord Ch

Today we've got another interview episode- this time with Tom Russell, board game designer at Hollandspiele.com! And if you listen to this episode, we've got a link to an online survey about our podcast- take it, and you'll get two of Tom's games just to say thanks! No questions this episode! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode of Inter-Party Conflict, we talk about making curses that really matter, and how much goofing is acceptable. Also, Ball of Arms Man. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you make diseases and curses interesting in your games? How do you balance making the party fear the effects of a curse or disease without making the effects too debilitating? 2. Which tone do you prefer in campaigns, a more serious tone or a light hearted one? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode, we talk about how to end a long campaign properly, spells with indistinct effects, and a whole mess of off-topic movie references. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. How should I go about ending a long campaign? 2. What is the area of effect for spells like Heat Metal? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

In this episode, we talk about madness tables, mass combat, and how to run a chase scene. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What's your opinion on and how would you handle having a war going on in your campaign? 2. How do you go about dealing with chases in your campaign? Do you use the rules on page 252 of the 5e DMG, or do you homebrew it, improv it, or maybe even use a skill challenge? Maybe you use a little bit of each? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome back, listeners! This episode is about unwinnable battles, DM screens, and whether or not you should roll for stats. Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some tips on running a battle the players are meant to lose or cannot win for story purposes? 2. DM screens. What's your opinion on them? Also, when should the DM roll out in the open and when/how should you keep certain rolls secret? 3. Rolling Stats vs. Point Buy. Or, how do you make the most of playing a low-stat character, especially when another player has higher stats? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Check out episode 35 of Inter-Party Conflict! Only one question this week- all about deities and pantheons. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you go about creating a pantheon? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

It's a bonus live episode of Inter-Party Conflict! Rather than stick to our usual topic, however, for this episode we took questions about how to make and release a podcast. It was recorded on August 21st, 2017 at the Garden City Library in Garden City Michigan. Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. Do podcasts have to be about games? 2. What is a podcast, and where do you access them? 3. Where did you get your microphones? 4. I've got my audio recorded and I'm staring at it in the editor. What should my production or mastering workflow look like? 5. How and when should I have guests on my show? 6. What are the costs of putting a podcast on the internet? 7. How long did it take for you to start podcasting? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome to Inter-Party Conflict, the podcast where we answer your questions so you can have the best tabletop gaming experience possible! Question(s) discussed: 1. Called shots in 5e, should I include them, and, if so, how should they work? 2. Why do you think so many gaming groups have issues with showing up on time? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Come listen to Gabe interview indie game designer Tim Kleinert, creator of The Mountain Witch! No questions this week! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord

Welcome to Inter-Party Conflict, where the rules are made up and the points don't matter! Question(s) discussed: 1. Which do you prefer and/or think is better, a more grounded campaign that mostly sticks to one location like a city or a campaign where the party is traveling to different places a lot? 2. Awarding inspiration- when should I do that? Help me inspire others! Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterPartyConflict/ And join our Discord: http://bit.ly/interpartydiscord