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Tabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 4: The Horned Master | Free League | Tabletop Totality | TTRPGsWelcome back, Bone Ponies! This is the 4th play session of our deep dive into Symbaroum as part of our TTRPG Discovery series, where we select a TTRPG and run campaigns to showcase the game mechanics.
In this episode, the adventurers begin to feel the growing darkness in the forests of Davokar and face many trials as they traverse the wild landscape in search of a ruined temple. They then experience first-hand what dangers are truly lurking within the woods around them as foes far greater than spiders seek to destroy the adventurers.
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2022-10-092h 13Tabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 3 | Free League PublishingIn our last episode, the adventurers began their 30 day trek into the darkness of the forests of Davokar, leading a caravan from the Order of Prios to an ancient site of religious importance. This relic, this ruined temple is from the old empire that was Symbaroum. After navigating for several days, the party was beset upon by creepy spiders. Will they survive this arachnid ambush?
This video is intended to showcase how a game of Symbaroum can be played for those new to the system and the world of Symbaroum. This is part of our new format f...
2022-10-021h 42Tabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 2 | Free League PublishingWhat is up, Bone Ponies? We're back with the second installment of our deep dive into Free League Publishing's SYMBAROUM. As part of our TTRPG Discovery series, we will be exploring a chosen TTRPG, showcasing how to create characters and then live playing a brief campaign so that viewers can learn more about the myriad of wonderful games out there. Symbaroum is definitely a keeper!
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2022-09-2755 minTabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM Playthrough: Session 1 | Free League PublishingWhat's up, Bone Ponies? We're back with the next installment of our deep dive into Free League Publishing's amazing game; SYMBAROUM. In our last video we introduced you to Symbaroum and gave a run through character creation in this dark fantasy RPG. In this installment, Neal and Robert are joined by Cody and Steven to set off into the deep and unforgiving forests of Davokar . This video is intended to showcase how a game of Symbaroum can be played for those new to the system and the world of Symbaroum. This is part of our new format for reviewing ga...
2022-08-221h 17Tabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM Character Creation Tutorial | Tabletop TotalityIt is no secret that we absolutely love the TTRPG 'SYMBAROUM' by Free League Publishing / Fria Ligan. With that said, we decided to give the game further attention as we wholeheartedly believe that the game setting and system are deserving of it. In our new format for reviewing games, we will be showcasing the system and walk the viewer through the basics of the game, including character creation. We will then create a small campaign for the game and record our playing of that campaign so that viewers interested in learning about the game can see how the system and...
2022-08-221h 49Tabletop TotalitySYMBAROUM by Free League Publishing | Game Rating & Review by Tabletop TotalitySymbaroum is a TTRPG set in a dark fantasy world. Symbaroum is filled with the ruins of a once powerful world that was cast asunder and invites the players to delve deep into that darkness. The system itself is fast paced with rules that allow flexibility at the table. Long time players of games such as Dungeons and Dragons will find this game to be not only enjoyable but refreshing. Combat and Magic function uniquely as does rolling for different skills or abilities. Symbaroum is also beautifully designed with gorgeous artwork that makes us as game developers, incredibly envious. Th...
2022-08-2220 min
Tabletop TotalityS2 E14: Chase Sequence#ttrpgs #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd #tabletoptotality
What's up, Bone Ponies!? Chases sequences are a super fun and useful tool when running a tabletop roleplaying game such as Dungeons and Dragons or Call of Cthulhu. Chases can draw the focus towards a new area in your world, can build tension and play out in some truly epic and memorable moments. Frank returns to the saddle in this episode as the boys discuss the pros and cons, as well as tips on how to run a chase sequence in your game sessions. What is the most memorable chase that you wer...
2022-06-1750 minTabletop TotalityS2 E13: The Importance of Backgrounds & Classes#TTRPGs #DND #5e #RPGs #Classes #Backgrounds #Origin #TabletopTotality
Building a character with depth and lasting story power often starts first with determining the events that shaped said character before they became adventurers and heroes. Choosing the right background can not only positively lend to the story you are creating for the character but can also potentially mechanically benefit the character by providing additional skills, abilities and equipment. As always, the 3 Piece Tendies break down this topic and encourage you and your players to create your own backgrounds. Saddle up, Bone Ponies!
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2022-05-2021 minTabletop TotalityS2E12: Cinematic Encounters In Your TTRPG#DND #DungeonsAndDragons #5E #TTRPGs #RPGs #Cinematic #Epic #Encounters #TabletopTotality
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The 3 Piece Tendies discuss how to spice things up and make your encounters more epic with proven tricks and tips to bring that movie like feel to your combats, chases and other dynamic sequences. Don't let your final battle fizzle out and flop. Don't let the story arc completing moment feel forced or halfhearted. This is imaginary Hollywood baby, let's get weird!
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2022-05-1929 minTabletop TotalityS2E11: Re-Creation VS Inspiration#DND #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGs #TabletopTotality #RPGs
Taking inspiration from another medium and using it in a TTRPG like Dungeons and Dragons is just something we all do, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. Where is the line between taking inspiration and just shamelessly copying the subject matter? Does it really matter in a game of make believe? We feel it does. Take a listen as the 3 Piece Tendies offers advice on how to best hone your inspiration and create a truly enjoyable experience in your game!
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2022-04-1633 minTabletop TotalityS2 E10 - Crafting In Dungeons and Dragons | Other TTRPGs | Star WarsTTRPGs like Dungeons & Dragons and Star Wars have plenty of powerful, magical and exceedingly rare items. However, what happens when a player wants something for their character that doesn't exist already in the books? The guys discuss tips and tricks for how to use crafting effectively in your TTRPGs. Saddle up!
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2022-04-0136 minTabletop TotalityS2 E9 - How to End a Game in Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPGs!When everyone playing a game finds it to be continually rewarding sometimes the hardest part is know when and how to wrap things up. Every great story comes to an end at some point and there might be a lot of pressure to offer an ending that satisfies everyone involved. The guys discuss their own experiences concluding campaigns and offer their advice on ensuring that the end of your game is a great one.
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2022-03-2838 minTabletop TotalityS2 E8 - Running a Long CampaignWhen a campaign in Dungeons and Dragons or a similar TTRPG begins to reach higher levels and run for a longer period of time in real life, it is possible to lose the 'Magic' of playing the game. So how do you as the Dungeon Master or Overlord keep it alive? How do you keep your players interested and engaged in the game? How do you craft a story that lasts? Come on down to the Bone Pony Ranch and find out!
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2022-03-1335 minTabletop TotalityS2 E7 - Guilds and Factions in Your TTRPGsLooking for a way to work a side quest into your TTRPG campaign? Interested in gaining skills and abilities outside of those offered by traditional player classes? Guilds, Factions and other major institutions such as Temples and Libraries can provide a wealth of roleplaying and storytelling opportunities in your Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Come on down to the Bone Pony Ranch and join us in our quest to conquer the TTRPG Galaxy.
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2022-03-0539 minTabletop TotalityS2 E6 - Coming Back From A BreakWhat's up Bone Jabronies!? The Three Piece Tendies discuss how to manage a break in play in your Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPG Campaign. Taking time away from your world of fantasy is a necessity and sometimes the breaks can last longer than what was previously anticipated, so how does one recover from such? How do you prevent the campaign from stagnating and dying while away from the table? The guys offer some tips and tricks from their experiences to help out and ensure that your game doesn't lose steam.
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2022-02-2036 minTabletop TotalityS2 E5 - The Importance of Session Zero in Dungeons and Dragons or other TTRPGs.The three-piece tendy discusses the definition and importance of figuring out your game before it even begins. #DND #TTRPGs #SessionZero
The world of Tabletop Roleplaying Games awaits but where do you begin? Have a great campaign planned that you can't wait to share with your friends? Don't start off on the wrong foot or set yourself up for problems later on. The guys discuss the importance of Session Zero in your TTRPGs and offer insight as to some of the better methods they've discovered over the years for having a successful Session Zero and therefore a successful campaign...
2021-11-2839 minTabletop TotalitySeason 2: Episode 4: The Future of Dungeons & DragonsThe trio is joined by their good buddy Shawn G to discuss the future of D&D. What is it that they hope to see in the upcoming version of D&D that's been promised for 2024? Will it be 5.5e, or 6th Edition? Will there be more Feats? An Advanced Dungeon Master's Guide? All of these questions, and more, will be discussed in this episode. What are your thoughts about this recent announcement?
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2021-11-121h 03
Tabletop TotalityS2 EP.3: Making Environments Matter In Dungeons and Dragons | Other TTRPGs#DungeonsNDragons #DND5e #5e #DungeonsAndDragons #TTRPGs #RPGs #CallOfCthulhu #Chaosium #Symbaroum #FreeLeague #WOTC #BonePonyRanch #GetRanchedUp #TableTopTotality
The boys discuss the many ways in which the environment or setting of your world can be more than just landscape and actually feel like a presence itself. Consider how the land of Mordor was much more than just an unwelcoming place, the land was a villain in itself. The guys use examples from JRR Tolkien, John Steinbeck, Stephen King as a basis of inspiration for games like Dungeons and Dragons 5e, The Call of Cthulhu, Symbaroum and more while also advising ho...
2021-10-1438 min
Tabletop TotalitySeason 2: Episode 2: Character Flaws!At the Bone Pony Ranch, we're discussing Character Flaws as a means of propelling your game to a different level. Character Flaws help make more memorable and dynamic characters and influences how said character interacts with the world. Do you agree?
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2021-09-1940 min
Tabletop TotalitySeason 2: Episode 1: Interesting Villains!The TTT Guys discuss what makes for dynamic, intriguing and unforgettable Villain in your story? Do they have to be Evil? Do you need to know the villain or their full plans or can they evolve with your players as the game moves on?
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2021-08-2343 minTabletop TotalityEpisode #20: Review Of Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft!The TTT Guys take a look at Van Richten's Guide To Ravenloft and discuss who could best benefit from buying this book as well as a brief overview of what is contained within.
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2021-06-1835 min
Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 19: Candlekeep Mysteries Review!The boys break down Wizards of the Coast's latest adventure book, "Candlekeep Mysteries" which contains 17 individual missions. The TTT guys look at the pros and cons of the book and discuss who could benefit from owning this book; Spoiler, it is not for everyone. Come on down the ranch, Bone Ponies!
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2021-06-1127 min
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #18: Overlord vs Player Expectations!The TTT guys have a discussion about what should be expected of everyone at the TTRPG table. They also discuss the popular live-play shows such as Critical Role and the effects such shows have upon the average gaming session. Come on down to the BP Ranch and listen in! Website: https://www.tabletoptotality.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TableTopTotal... Extra Life Team Page: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?... DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/p... Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/tablet... This Podcast is also available on Anchor.FM and it can be monetarily supported there. L...
2021-05-291h 04
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #17: Keeping A Tight Ship.Ever feel like the people at your table are bored? Is it possible that the phones, computers and applications that everyone is using is causing a lack of focus? What happens when your players continue to joke about even after you have started your description of the vile tomb? What happens when TikTok ruins your big plot reveal? The TTT Guys discuss these matters and offer insight from their own experiences, particularly, Steven questions Cody and Neal after running his first RPG in over 10 years for our monthly stream to raise money for Extra Life.
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2021-05-2148 minTabletop TotalityEpisode #16: Tabletop Special: Interview with Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt of Am Writing Fantasy!Bone Ponies! The Tabletop gang is absolutely thrilled to welcome our first guests to the Bone Pony Ranch! The guys interview best selling fantasy authors and dynamic duo Autumn Birt and Jesper Schmidt! Combined, these authors have an impressive total of published books between themselves and have teamed up as Am Writing Fantasy to produce podcasts and an extensive catalogue of courses they have designed in order to guide storytellers and writers alike in world building, map making, publishing and more! Autumn and Jesper offer a trove of inside information for free and paid premium courses as well. Apart...
2021-05-031h 40
Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 15: The Power of Names!What is in a Name? Is it just an identifier or is it something's complete identity? Is something named nonsensically or was there a direct and ancient reason for that name? What happens if an extra-planar being or a supremely powerful sorcerer were to learn your name? What could they do with that power? Pick any point on a map. Why is it named as such?
The 3-Piece-Chicken Tendies discuss naming as concerned with your Role Playing Games and story telling. They share stories and tips from their own experiences and also examine methods used by such es...
2021-04-2341 min
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #14: Alignments!The Tabletop guys discuss all things alignment in TTRPGS. They share some of their experiences as well as preferences for story telling, allowing characters and narratives to progress freely and not remain confined to the limits of whatever their alignments might be. Saddle Up, Bone Ponies. This trail is bound to get bumpy.
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2021-04-0958 min
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #13: Mixing Up Combat!Combat is not for everyone so the guys at the Bone Pone Ranch discuss creative ways that you as the game Overlord can implement to ensure that everyone at the table is having fun. The gang discusses ways in which the battlefield can be more interactive so that even non combatant characters can shape and change the outcome of major encounters.
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2021-03-2757 minTabletop TotalityEpisode # 0: Let's get this party started!Who are they? What are they? Why do they matter? These four guys discuss tabletop gaming and how it has affected their lives. Join us for the beginning!
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2021-03-1233 min
Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 12: NPCs Pt. 2 : Animal Companions and Hirelings.The gang discusses the benefits and dangers of using Animal Companions or recruiting Followers and Hirelings. They offer insight to both the Player and the Overlord to create a balance that works in managing the additions without causing the game to break or everyone at the table to become dissatisfied. This episode focuses primarily on DnD 5e and mentions MCDM Matt Colville and Strongholds and Followers quite often.
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2021-03-121h 04
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #11: Character Backstory!The Tabletop guys discuss the importance of building a Character Backstory that works well with not only the Keeper and their world but also with others at the table. They focus on bettering collaborative storytelling while retelling experiences from various TTRPG's, including LOTR D6, D20 Modern, Call Of Cthulhu 7e and Dungeons and Dragons 5e.
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2021-02-271h 09
Tabletop TotalityEpisode #10: Making Monsters & Creating CreaturesOn this episode the Tabletop Totality guys discuss how to create creatures or make monsters in various Tabletop Roleplaying Games, including Call of Cthulhu and Dungeons & Dragons 5e! Saddle up, Bone Ponies!
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2021-02-2646 minTabletop TotalityEpisode #9: Railroading your RPGChugga-chugga-choo-choo bone ponies! All aboard the Railroad campaign! That's right! Get ready to make no decisions that actually matter as your characters are reduced from mightly heroes to sidekicks for the overpowered and overly present DMPC. Perhaps you'd rather lose all sense of enjoyment and purpose as the Game Keeper drags you forcefully through their confusing and barely intriguing novel! Many have horror stories of such Railroading while others, even among the wise, claim it is a necessary evil. Come on down and listen to find out how to accomplish goals as a DM or set necessary plot points wi...
2021-01-0849 minTabletop TotalityEpisode # 8: Down Time in your RPGSo you killed the dragon. You beat the Lich. You saved the princess, and you defeated the witch. What comes next? What shall your heroes do with their rewards? Is there more to the development of your characters than just their heroic deeds? What are you to do when not busy traveling or fighting monsters? There is a lot more to do than you might think. Come on down to the Bone Pony Ranch and find out how to make the most of your character's downtime with TableTop Totality.
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2020-12-2154 minTabletop TotalityEpisode # 7: Tasha's Cauldron of Everything - Review"Bubble bubble, toil and trouble, share with us the dark secrets inside, take a listen if you dare and we'll tell you if you should buy...Tasha's Cauldron of Everything! The gang reviews the most recent publication for DnD 5e and provides perspectives from older players on a book that is designed for younger generations of DnD and those new to the game.
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2020-12-112h 01Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 6: World BuildingThe guys talk about how they build worlds for their RPG settings.
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2020-11-271h 28Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 5: WarlocksThe guys discuss the Warlock class for D&D 5e. They delve too deep and make contact with an ancient Patron of Vru'Shet, will Steven survive?
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2020-11-131h 06Tabletop TotalityEpisode # 4: Halloween 2020 - SkeletonsWe talk about skeletons in your Role Playing games and how to use them.
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2020-10-3122 minTabletop TotalityEpisode # 3: DeathDid the dragon devour the party again? Cleric? What Cleric? Death happens to every living thing and eventually, it will happen to someone or something in your gaming group. The guys discuss how best to handle this through examples of their own experiences.
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2020-10-3053 minTabletop TotalityEpisode # 2: MetagamingHey! That's not in that monster's stat block in the book! Don't bother with that spell, dude, it won't work... Metagaming ruins thousands of games a day. Help us make a lasting change and learn how not to ruin your game!
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2020-10-1653 minTabletop TotalityEpisode #1: The Importance of NPCsThe guys talk about NPC's and their importance with a campaign. From devious villains to the most trusted of followers, there are many things an NPC can be but a Player Character should never be!
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2020-10-021h 03