Inter-party Conflict

Welcome back! This week we talk about loot generation (random charts vs. hand-picked) as well as gifting a player their very own pocket dimension. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Question(s) discussed: 1. When should a DM give randomized loot over loot tailored to the party? 2. How would you deal with a character goal of having a personal demi plane? 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're joined by two special guests- Caitlin and Damian from Adventures in Erylia! We discuss gaming with your significant other, as well as how to exactly define "a campaign". Question(s) discussed: 1. What's some advice you can give for when your significant other is part of your gaming group? 2. How do you define a campaign? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com Check out our guests: www.adventuresinerylia.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! This week we talk about the role at a gaming table that always seems to be in highest demand: The Dungeon Master. We give tips on what to do (and what not to do) when running your first game, and how to have the best time possible! Question(s) discussed: 1. I'm interested in becoming a DM. Any tips? 2. Do you fudge dice as 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

Happy Halloween, everyone! This week we talk all about recreating your favorite horror movie icons in Dungeons & Dragons. So light up your cauldron and shoo away the ghosts and join us for the spookiest episode of the year! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you recreate some of the great horror icons in D&D? 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 talk about players creating spells responsibly, as well as giving our magic items before the party is high enough of level. Do you have thoughts of your own? Contact us! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do I create spells that don’t overshadow the ones that exist? 2. What should you do when a player asks for an item that is way beyond their level? 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 racial ability score bonuses- whether they need to be there, and how to make the system work without them. Come along for that plus some wild stories about third arms and rules disputes! Question(s) discussed: 1. How would you feel about eliminating racial ability score bonuses and instead letting players have increased stats based on other criteria? 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 talk prophecy at the gaming table- making a character a "chosen one" without downplaying the rest of the characters, and also how to make the most of your visions and divinations. Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you go about making one or more players a "chosen one" in your story without making the other players feel less important? 2. I was wondering if you had any experience with visions, divination etc. Either as DM or player. What makes them fun or interesting instead of the DM giving too much or too little info away? 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

I'm back from vacation, and we hit the ground running: Running during combat, that is! This week we talk at length about Opportunity Attacks (how much we can't live with them, and how we can't live without them) as well as our thoughts on makeshift/improvised equipment. Question(s) discussed: 1. Opportunity attacks. What effect do you think they have on combat in D&D, and would you consider removing them? 2. How do you feel about makeshift equipment? 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 cover two topics (both of which we've covered before, but are worth a revisit)- differences of alignment within the party, and magic items that grow with the players! Plus, backless chaps. I'm on a boat! Question(s) discussed: 1. How I am supposed to play a lawful good character in a party full of characters with either nefarious intentions or a lack of conviction? 2. How do you feel about magic items that grow as the players do, and how would you implement such a mechanic? 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 cover an interesting topic- playing as children! How would you do it? What do you think would happen? Give us your thoughts! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do you think a typical fantasy RPG campaign would go if the PCs' ages were capped at 12 years old (or the non-human equivalent)? 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're joined this week by a wonderful guest, an old friend of ours- Jason Enright! We were so glad to have him on the show with us! We discuss memorable encounters (and the myriad factors that contribute to that status), and the bane of adventurers everywhere: splitting the party. Come along and listen to us reminisce about old times and have a great time doing it! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some things you think makes an encounter really memorable and special? 2. When is it appropriate to split the party? And how do you like to handle that as a DM? How do you handle players who are resistant to it from a meta standpoint? Contact us: InterPartyConflict@Gmail.com And contact our guest: https://twitter.com/jasonenright 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 pick out a handful of monsters, magic items, and spells and come up with some adventure plot hooks for you. Our format is a little different, but we had a blast making this episode! Enjoy! Question(s) discussed: 1. What are some good monsters that make interesting plot hooks around which an entire one-shot or side quest can revolve? 2. What are some good magic items that make interesting plot hooks around which an entire one-shot or side quest can revolve? 3. What are some good spells that make interesting plot hooks around which an entire one-shot or side quest can revolve? 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! Join us as we discuss the core three D&D books, and which ones are the most and least important. Let us know your lineup! Question(s) discussed: 1. Of the three core D&D books (Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual) which do you find the most interesting, and why? 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 get introspective and talk about ourselves: Our strengths and weaknesses as gamers, how we would make ourselves as RPG characters, and more. Question(s) discussed: 1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as a player? What about your greatest strength and weakness as a DM? 2. If you were to make yourself as a D&D character, what race/class/etc. would you be? 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

On this week's episode, we discuss how to make gathering information interesting, incorporating a new character into the party, and killing off a PC for the sake of the story. Come along for the ride! Question(s) discussed: 1. How do I make gathering information fun? I don’t want it to be a repetitive string of npcs that they have to persuade (or threaten). What else can PCs use to obtain information? 2. What should you do when a PC retires mid-campaign? How best to incorporate a new character into an existing party plot-wise? 3. Is it ok to kill a PC for the story? For example one player stays behind to ensure safety for the rest of the party. 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 discuss consuming a demon's heart (and the repercussions thereof), crafting armor for your animal form, gaming stores, and much, much more! Question(s) discussed: 1. A player character in my campaign just consumed a demon's heart. What do you think should happen to the character? 2. Can/Should wild shape forms be allowed to wear armor? 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! This week, we talk about session length, taking breaks, and how to push yourself beyond what the rules allow without breaking the game. Question(s) discussed: 1. What is the perfect DnD session length? When taking breaks during a session, how long/frequent should they be? 2. A player wants to use an ability in a way that it clearly was not intended (or possibly directly contrary to the rules). Aside from simply saying, "No," what is the best way to handle this? 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're joined by Adal Rifai, of Hello from the Magic Tavern and Hey Riddle Riddle! We talk improvisation, unwritten customs, racial matters, and how to identify an AI posing as a podcast host. Question(s) discussed: 1. Do you know anyone who has taken improv classes to improve their DMing? If so, was it worth it? 2. What are some unwritten customs that you have had in your gaming groups? 3. What is your favorite race to play as (from any D&D/Pathfinder edition) and why? 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: https://twitter.com/adalrifai

This week, we talk about one of the forbidden subjects- Religion. Particularly, whether or not it's possible to play an atheist character in D&D. Question(s) discussed: 1. Could someone play an atheist character in a D&D setting like the Forgotten Realms? 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're joined by Jake and Dan from Brute Force & Ignorance, and we discuss getting your players more involved- even when they're across the globe. Question(s) discussed: 1. What would you say are the pros and cons of playing over the internet? 2. How should you handle it when a key player is going to be absent for an extended length of time? 3. How would you as an experinced DM/Player help new players, who by nature are really quiet, to roleplay more? I know that they want to, they are just very quiet. 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 guests: https://soundcloud.com/user-449327696