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Passive (Aggressive) Perception

Passive (Aggressive) Perception

Ivan Potocnik & Steve Jones

🎲System-agnostic tabletop roleplaying game discussions. Level up your TTRPG sessions with topic deep-dives, news, and tips for D&D and so much more. 🌲New EVERGREEN episodes every Wednesday. 🤹‍♂️Always as goofy as they are sincere, Ivan and Steve are two forever GMs obsessed with making your next TTRPG session the best one yet. 🗣Covering topics including •metagaming •interviews with industry leaders •bringing real life socio-political issues into your campaigns •TTRPG news, and beyond. 🧙‍♂️Passive (Aggressive) Perception investigates any and all games/systems including D&D, Pathfinder, Savage Worlds, Call of Cthulhu, Star Wars, Vampire the Masquerade, and anything else they can get their hands on. If it can be played it's fair game. 📚The conversation is never limited by any one game, but all of the topics, tips, and core principles easily apply to Dungeons & Dragons or whatever else you happen to be playing at the time. 💻icastspells.com & anywhere you get podcasts.

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 1 - TPKs, Player Death, Shared Responsibility
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07/18/21 • 61 min

In this episode we talk about total party kills (TPKs), player death, and the shared responsibility between PC and GM. Is the GM the end-all arbiter of the rules, or do the players have more agency than that? Is it ever okay to fudge rolls? Listen in and see if you agree with us. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 2 - The 'Dusty Stack' of Unplayed Games

Ep 2 - The 'Dusty Stack' of Unplayed Games

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07/26/21 • 87 min

In this episode we talk about our dusty stacks of unplayed games and what they represent to us, what we think draws people to a new system, and we run through our lists of the most compelling titles that we'd like to get to in the coming sessions. EDIT: MÖRK BORG is actually pronounced "MURK BORG." || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 13 - Min-Maxing

Ep 13 - Min-Maxing

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10/11/21 • 48 min

This week's episode is a companion piece to episode #11, but we're taking a deeper dive into intertwining play styles between those that min-max their characters for disparate reasons. We talk about how to better engage min-maxers while also spotlighting your more narrative-focused players and how to nip potential discord in the bud. || Contest Winner: @DmLiterary || Night's Black Agents AP Pod: @RPGrenadePod || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/papat0k || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 3 - Voices & 'Going For It'

Ep 3 - Voices & 'Going For It'

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08/02/21 • 69 min

In this episode we're talking about maps, minis, music, lights, voices, and generally 'going for it!' What are the most rewarding 'extra' things we as GMs and Players can do to improve the overall gaming experience? Listen in to see if you agree with us, for some cringe-worthy stories, and to hear some of our absurd character voices. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 6 - Homebrew Vs. Modules

Ep 6 - Homebrew Vs. Modules

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08/23/21 • 72 min

We outline the advantages of running a homebrew adventure vs. a published adventure/module. We talk about what ratio of the two we think makes for the best campaigns, and discuss what room if any there is for hacking an existing adventure. Also, 2 new 'Dusty Stack' items! || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 11 - Playing Your Sheet Vs Playing Your Character
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09/27/21 • 56 min

This time we're focusing on the differences between players who enjoy focusing more on rules and mechanics versus those that prefer a more narrative-driven session. We discuss how to handle a clash of the two ideals and some strategies to help players and GMs alike find a comfortable middle ground || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/papat0k || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 5 - Game Day Rituals

Ep 5 - Game Day Rituals

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08/16/21 • 63 min

In this episode we're talking about game day set up and how we define the rituals that surround game day. We talk about food, session start, taking breaks, wind down, and much more. EDIT: I (Ivan) said somatic components like, 42 times when what I really meant was material components. For those curious, somatic components are gesticulations, gestures, etc that make spells work. Thanks! || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ || Ork With A 'K': https://orkwithak.blogspot.com/

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 4 - Outside Inspiration

Ep 4 - Outside Inspiration

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08/09/21 • 61 min

In this episode we're talking about pulling inspiration from non-RPG source material. We go through some of the media and concepts that have provided fonts of inspo for us as GMs and how we bring them into our games. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected] || Logo By O_Oblique: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3clQyg-hJNTFNNvydS6fFQ

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 32 - Running A Mystery

Ep 32 - Running A Mystery

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03/01/22 • 48 min

Discussing our thoughts and weirdly idiosyncratic opinions on what it takes to run a successful TTRPG mystery. Covering the importance of keeping things fresh and varied, and outlining how easy it is to mess up. Plus, some TTRPG news.

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Passive (Aggressive) Perception - Ep 25 - Starting New Systems

Ep 25 - Starting New Systems

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01/10/22 • 52 min

Today we're talking about some of the stresses behind and strategies for more successfully bringing brand new systems to the table. We discuss the shifting responsibility for learning rules, how to navigate first sessions when no one at the table is familiar with the system, and the merits of broadening your repertoire. || Twitter: @passive_podcast || Email: [email protected]

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How many episodes does Passive (Aggressive) Perception have?

Passive (Aggressive) Perception currently has 63 episodes available.

What topics does Passive (Aggressive) Perception cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Literature, Games, Tabletop, Comedy, Reviews, Podcasts, D&D and Rpg.

What is the most popular episode on Passive (Aggressive) Perception?

The episode title 'Ep 2 - The 'Dusty Stack' of Unplayed Games' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Passive (Aggressive) Perception?

The average episode length on Passive (Aggressive) Perception is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Passive (Aggressive) Perception released?

Episodes of Passive (Aggressive) Perception are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Passive (Aggressive) Perception?

The first episode of Passive (Aggressive) Perception was released on Jul 18, 2021.

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