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GM box

GM box

Åsa Tornborg & Johan Winqvist

This is a podcast where one veteran game master and one green game master discuss the ins and outs of GM-ing. We give tips on how to be a better GM, or at least how to avoid some pitfalls. The focus isn't on one system of rules but rather general ideas.We are an inclusive podcast. Is means we're very LGBTQ+ friendly, have a feminist approach, speak out on issues such as racism, ableism, and more. If you're not on board with this, don't be an ass and move on to a more suitable podcast.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best GM box episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to GM box for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite GM box episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

GM box - Convention scenarios
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09/09/22 • 34 min

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A long while ago we went to a convention and played a lot of roleplaying games!
The complete notes for the mystery scenario, expanded to make sense to non-Vincent people:
Lady A — Murdered, along with a faked vampire bite. Secretly a Mummy and heavily controlled by her husband.
Lord A — Husband of Lady A. Secretly a Mummy who kept his wife and their daughter, AD, gaslit about his control. Suspects Mr B.
Mr B — Had an affair with Lady A and knows she was afraid of her husband. Suspects Lord A.
Mrs B — Medium. Suspected her husband's affair and was killed by Lord A when she discovered they were Mummies.
Valet V — Knows Lord A is abusive... and admires him for it. Suspects Lord A but tries to throw anyone else under the bus.
Maid M — Discovered Lady A's body. She has fallen in love with AD and suspects her of the murder, but will try to save her loved one.
AD — Daughter of Lord and Lady A. Secretly a Mummy. Has fallen in love with M and killed Lady A to run away and start a new life with M.
Each Mummy has an urn with their heart stashed away. Destroying the heart kills them.
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GM box - Death

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06/11/21 • 23 min

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CW: death (big surprise)
In this episode we discuss how to deal with player character death, and how to use death as a storytelling tool.
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GM box - AQ

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05/30/21 • 36 min

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This episode we answer a few episodes from our listeners.
The book mentioned in the episode epiphany is "Les dîners de Gala" by Salvador Dalí". More examples of amazing/disturbing dishes are: frog creme, snail ragu and pheasant in port (sounds fairly tasty actually).
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GM box - Players, we love you. Please help!
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05/14/21 • 30 min

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This episode we reach out to our beloved players with a collection of advice to make your and your GM's gaming experience even better!
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GM box - Making silent players talk
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04/30/21 • 34 min

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Roleplaying is a fundamentally social endeavour, but speaking up can sometimes be difficult. As the GM you can help your players feel comfortable taking an active part. We give a few tips and tricks. Please share yours with us on our various platforms!
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GM box - Villains - Are they really evil?
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03/19/21 • 33 min

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The protagonists your players portray usually need an antagonist to create the conflict and story. But what should you think about when trying to come up with one? We talk about what makes a villain believable and what you might want to include or avoid when creating them!
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GM box - Lore dump - Occultism
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02/19/21 • 40 min

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The first of our Lore Dump episodes where we do a deep dive into a nerdy topic with a few ideas for how you can use it in a game or a game world. First up is occultism and astrology. Much history and a bunch of theory!
Please let us know if this is something you'd like more or if you want us to focus completely on gameplay. And Johan will be eager to answer any additional questions. Possibly too eager. You have been warned.
The podcast "Roll for Equality" can be found here: https://anchor.fm/kris-guthrie
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We talk about having strangers at your table as you start a campaign or for a one-shot. We include some improvising of our own as well!
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GM box - Being completely new and playing online
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12/18/20 • 37 min

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Today's episode (a bit late up, sorry about that) we have a guest from all the way from the other side of the apartment - Delphine!
We talk about what it's light to be very new to being a GM as well as how she handles playing online.
We'd love some insights into your experiences or questions over at https://discord.gg/HpJchvk

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GM box - Preparing to be unprepared
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01/22/21 • 26 min

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We relied on experience more than preparation for this episode. But how to do that? We talk about various strategies that might help you be more confident when you haven't prepared.
Remember to join our Discord to talk about ideas: https://discord.gg/HpJchvk
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FAQ

How many episodes does GM box have?

GM box currently has 30 episodes available.

What topics does GM box cover?

The podcast is about Dnd, Leisure, Hobbies, Games, Writing, Worldbuilding, Podcasts, D&D, Roleplaying and Ttrpg.

What is the most popular episode on GM box?

The episode title 'Convention scenarios' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on GM box?

The average episode length on GM box is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of GM box released?

Episodes of GM box are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of GM box?

The first episode of GM box was released on Aug 28, 2020.

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