Episode 93 Streamed Live Tuesday June 21, 2022
Geek Culture
1. Satine Phoenix & her husband: https://www.enworld.org/threads/d-d-celebrity-satine-phoenix-husband-jamison-stone-accused-of-abuse-towards-freelancers.689276/page-3
2. https://twitter.com/dndinacastle/status/1536742772694298625
And Venger’s response https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=847850639508484&set=gm.559008798995734
3. RDD @ UK Game EXPO: https://youtu.be/v80e0shnS2c
4. Venger Con 2022 (7/22-7/24): https://tabletop.events/conventions/venger-con-2022
D&D Lessons You wish you’d learned earlier
1. DM’s Perspective
a. It’s not a competition
b. Play by the rules before you decide to house rule/homebrew
c. It’s more than just combat
d. Let the players be heroes
e. Prep less/game more
f. It’s more about the players than the game
g. Don’t lose confidence
h. Learn to be open to a bigger table
i. Prep efficiently
2. Player’s Perspective
a. It’s not just about my character
b. Help the DM
c. Help other player’s characters be cool
d. Do what is expected sometimes
e. Be helpful but not pushy
f. Know at least enough to run your character
g. Relax and have a good time
3. General Perspective
a. Know thyself: do not waste time on the new shiny if it isn’t in your wheelhouse.
b. Discern want vs need (and can/will use) in purchases
c. Be willing to try a variety of RPG’s
d. Consider Alternate Locations/Variations
e. Cultivate your group.
f. Don’t be quick to get rid of books
1 Random Question(s) How do you handle RPG nostalgia?
ToM vs Total grid/minis focused play. Pros & Cons to using miniatures.
Pro: Aids in visualization and imagination
Con: Can be a pain to put on the table, expensive, take up space
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