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03/24/23 • 29 min

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This episode was recorded live at the RPGaming Faversham event on 18th March 2023, organised by Boys from the Baltic Star. The first half was recorded with The Keeper of our Cult of Cthulhu TTRPG session moments before starting, while the second half catches us as we recover from the horrors we experienced.

05:21 - Pre-game Intros and Explanations
11:16 - Post-game Therapy

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References:

Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-getting-started/
Dice & Destiny: https://diceanddestiny.co.uk/
Dead Light: https://www.chaosium.com/dead-light-and-other-dark-turns-pdf/
'Integrity' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/integrity/
'Experience' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/experience/

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Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Transition Music: 'Digital City Lights Loop' from the Anime Attack Pack 01 by Aaron Richards Audio
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

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05:21 - Pre-game Intros and Explanations
11:16 - Post-game Therapy

Find Steve at:

Broadside Game Show: https://www.miltonhundred.com/broadside

Find Thinking Critically online:

Website: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk
Socials: @ThinkCritDnD
Dungeons, Dice, & Dudes: https://linktr.ee/DDandD

References:

Call of Cthulhu by Chaosium: https://www.chaosium.com/call-of-cthulhu-getting-started/
Dice & Destiny: https://diceanddestiny.co.uk/
Dead Light: https://www.chaosium.com/dead-light-and-other-dark-turns-pdf/
'Integrity' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/integrity/
'Experience' episode of Thinking Critically: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk/experience/

Patrons:

Tabletop Journeys @ttjourneys: https://ttjourneys.com/
Joe from The Fourth Leg @jcd0818: https://anchor.fm/james-h-anderson
Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
Matthew Perkins @heyitsMattyP: https://www.matthewperkins.net/
Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

Previous Episode

Mystery

*Minor Outer Wilds spoilers in this episode*

I'm joined by Michael K. Ross from The RPG Academy to talk how to design enthralling and fair mysteries, puzzles, and enigmas.

Action 12 Cinema Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/therpgacademy/action-12-cinema

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04:24 - There’s Been a Murder!
12:54 - Crafting Rewarding Mysteries
29:53 - Implicit Trust and the Beauty of Experimentation
45:35 - Building a Thematic Setting
55:33 - Quickfire Tips

Find Michael on:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRpgAcademy
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Website: www.therpgacademy.com
AcadeCon: http://www.acadecon.com/

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References:

GUMSHOE: https://pelgranepress.com/2018/02/14/gumshoe/
Brindlewood bay: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/410316/Brindlewood-Bay-Kickstarter-Edition

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Matthew Perkins @heyitsMattyP: https://www.matthewperkins.net/
Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod

Podcast art by Lily from https://www.beiworkshop.com/

Next Episode

Burnout

We're back after a short, unscheduled break to discuss burnout with fan of the show and Warhammer sensei, Harry Cowdrey. Having both suffered from DM burnout in the past, as I'm sure most DMs have, we talk through what we can now identify as the early warning signs that it's about to set in. Prevention rather than cure is of course the solution though, so understanding why it's happening is critical. Thankfully, this episode contains several tricks for dealing with DM burnout. The other side of the coin is just as valid, though, so we round out the episode tackling the unique predicament of player burnout, and how that affects the game.

03:07 - Red Flags of DM Burnout
24:04 - Weight of Responsibility
42:46 - Benefits & Bullets
55:39 - Player Burnout

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