Inter-party Conflict

Where do you get inspiration from? Question(s) discussed: 1. How/where do you find inspiration for creating content? How should I borrow from other sources without being accused of simply stealing stuff? 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 episode 30 of Inter-Party Conflict- and this time with a very special guest, Justin from Crit Academy! Question(s) discussed: 1. What do you think of just playing with a group of strangers on something like Roll20? 2. What are some good ways of turning a massive amount of wealth a character acquired into worth while plot hooks? In other words, how can they use that money to drive the story? 3. How do you integrate your characters back stories and personal goals into pre-written material? And does running pre-written material for a whole campaign put a strain on you creatively? 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: www.critacademy.com

In this episode, we talk about exorcisms, hammers, and how to build interesting encounters. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you used any rituals or exorcism style encounters and have any tips or know of any good resources for ideas on how to design them? 2. How can a DM effectively deal with monsters with multiple abilities/skills? 3. What are some general tips for running a combat encounter to make the best and most interesting use of a monster's abilities? 4. What is the best indicator that I should be running more episodic adventures rather than a long linked campaign? You have talked before about the risks between doing one or the other, but are there any signs I should be looking for? 5. Have you ever done a campaign just so you could use an idea you had? 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/inte

Come listen to episode 28 of Inter-Party Conflict! We're chock full of good ideas. What is a "chock", anyway? Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some ways to show players that alignment is not a concrete thing and to stop hastily making assumptions when they see a monster? 2. What are some tools or resources you use to help run a game? 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 check out the newest episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We discuss responsibility and tact, like good upstanding murderhobos. Question(s) discussed: 1. As the DM is it my responsibility to make sure characters are playing to the best of their ability or should I let the other party members sort that out? Should I run combat encounters in a more forgiving manner or play on the side of realism? 2. As a player, how do you discourage another player from hogging the spotlight constantly but do so with tact? 3. When creating a puzzle or riddle for the players, should I always have a backup ready in case they can't solve the puzzle or should I offer hints until they do? 4. What do you feel about campaigns having plot twists that make the game longer? 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 episode 26, and we're talking about initiative, character depth, planning campaigns, and more. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the best way to go about finding or starting a game? 2. Are there any methods you can recommend to make rolling for initiative simpler? Also have you ever had a DM or been a DM who keeps forgetting a player's turn frequently and is there a trick to correcting this habit? 3. As a DM, how does one break out of the habit of just using the same type of monster over and over? 4. How do you plan out your campaigns? What do you think is the best way to plan out a campaign? 5. What are some ways to get players to develop their characters more? Should I let players be as two dimensional as they like if they are having fun? 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 episode 25 of Inter-Party Conflict! And while you're at it, wish my dog a happy birthday. Question(s) discussed: 1. Should the DM fudge dice rolls, and if so, when is it appropriate? 2. How do you address a DM who you feel has ruined an encounter by not so discreetly fudging rolls? 3. Are there any elements of D&D that you don't think fit into the setting? 4. What are your thoughts on the DM tracking [player] hit points and not relaying numbers to the players, but instead relying on vivid descriptions? 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 another episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We talk about three things in this episode: Feats, Illusions, and meeting an untimely death. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you feel about how 5e handles feats? I haven't had a chance to read through all the options available. Do you think their benefits outweigh that of ability score improvements? 2. Illusions - how do they work, and when are they useful? 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 episode 23 of Inter-Party Conflict! We're talking party composition, frogs, and sweet, sweet moolah. Come on down! Question(s) discussed: 1. Is there an ideal balance for party composition in 5th edition? 2. How do I figure out what sort of character works for me? 3. What is your opinion on DMs who request payment for their services? 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

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The podcast knows. Question(s) discussed: 1. When do you give a character a bonus for a cool idea or action that is not covered in the book? 2. How do I deal with players who appear to only want to win? 3. What is your opinion on Evil campaigns? 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

Our podcast is 21 episodes old, so it's time to open up a cold one and roll some dice in a dark alley somewhere! Question(s) discussed: 1. When you plan a session, what are the things you always make sure to prepare, and what things do you plan on improvising? Do you have a "golden list of things" you always make sure you know before the session starts? 2. How do you make a dynamic combat encounter? 3. How should I speed up the pace of play? For that matter, should I even try to speed it up? Would that have a negative impact on the players and the 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

It's the favorite episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We discuss our favorites- favorite classes, favorite adventures, favorite items- and maybe, just maybe, it'll be YOUR favorite episode too. Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your favorite magic item? 2. What is your favorite monster? 3. What is your favorite class? 4. What is your favorite character you played? 5. What is your favorite character you never got to play? 6. What is your favorite type of BBEG (Big Bad Evil Guy)? 7. What is your favorite type of quest/adventure? 8. What is your favorite quote said at the gaming table? 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 the next episode of Inter-Party Conflict! We talk about the importance of starting your campaign off right. So come on, and let's have a great game! Question(s) discussed: 1. I'm looking to DM my first game using a 5e starter campaign. It gives 5 pre-made characters, are these usually worthwhile, or should I just let people make their own? 2. How important is session 0 for a campaign? 3. What are some of your favorite movie or video game plots that you've "stolen" and made your own in a home brew 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

Welcome to episode 18 of Inter-Party Conflict! Have a seat, have a drink, and have a great game. Question(s) discussed: 1. Who was the worst Player/GM you ever had? 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 episode 17! Listen to us talk about forgetting things, taking turns as the DM, and switching campaigns without telling anybody. Come check us out! Question(s) discussed: 1. Would you ever switch editions during a campaign? 2. You've mentioned playing in groups where the DMs and players switched off. How did you make that work with the in-game adventuring party? How did you manage the story for when the character's player suddenly became the DM? Any tips for doing a campaign like this? 3. As a new DM I'm having issues with knowing when and how I should give players magic items in-game. Also, should I just say "You have a flying broom, write that in your inventory" or should I make flash cards with all of the info with them? 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 technical difficulties have forced us to delay our normal episode for a week, but in the meantime I've prepared this bonus episode- a story about an ogre who learns the difference between good and evil, written by Reddit user WanderingBishop. Be careful, though, because Garg just might score a critical hit on your heart. 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

Come listen to Inter-Party Conflict, episode 16! We discuss mazes, monsters, the Tom Hanks movie Mazes & Monsters, monsters you might find in a maze, mazes without monsters, and actually come to think of it we only talk about mazes for a few minutes and the rest is about death and owls and cartoon paintbrushes and stuff. Question(s) discussed: 1. Have you ever used a map for a dungeon that was intentionally drawn to be a maze or labyrinth? How did you go about making it, or did you use a pre-made one? 2. Do you think the 5e wizards familiar in conjunction with the help action is too powerful particularly with an owl? 3. How do you handle character death? What's your philosophy? Have you ever killed a character and had their player quit playing because of that? (Technically, ZeusAndHisBeard also asked Jeff how he was doing, but I'm not counting that.) Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Visit our blog: www.interpartyconflict.com Find us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/InPartyConflict Or on Facebook: www.

In this episode of Inter-Party Conflict, we discuss magic items, Minecraft, Alignments, and making a character with 18s in every stat. Come over and give us a listen, and send us some of your own questions too! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some tips for designing custom magic items for my players? 2. Do you think a certain alignment lends itself to a certain personality? 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 episode 14- the episode with the most sound effects! Question(s) discussed: 1. Are there any 5th Edition rules that don't exist that you think should exist? 2. How far should I take an (in-character) grudge? 3. How do you maintain a specific tone (serious, comedic, etc) in your games? 4. For games with variable players (like PFS, AL, or other public forum games), should they strive to be suitable for all ages, or have a contingency for when younger players do participate? 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

Am I the problem player? No. It's everyone else who's wrong. Question(s) discussed: 1. Would you as a DM ever use a timer to force a player to act quickly in combat? (Rather than letting them fumble to figure out what to do on their turn?) 2. Have you experimented with reskinning classes and class features to emulate new or un-updated material? 3. How do you avoid being the problem player? 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