Ben@thehydianway.com (Benjamin Yendall)

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Tales From the Hydian WayThe Impossible Tale I’m calling this episode impossible because I never expected it to come out. Here I talk with Adam of Force Majeure and Leslie of Heroes/Tales about kickstarters and what gets us to look at other table top RPGs. Things discussed in this episode: Rowan, Rook and DeckardHoney HeistDie RPGGoat CrashersAdventure SkeletonsNot Another TavernDice for brainsRedemptionRPG CastsCity of MistsTokyo OtherscapeBrindlewood BayBetween CloudsMörk BorgCy_BorgRifts in Savage WorldsTrouble shootersDragon AGEGlitter HeartsThirsty Sword LesbiansStar Trek AdventuresExpanse RPGLegends of the 5 Rings 5th editionOur Traveling HomeScum and VillainyBlades in the DarkDusk City OutlawsMecha Hack Mission PackEveryday Heroes KickstarterSyrinscape Y...2022-06-131h 00

Heroes of the Hydian WayMeet KheshTo start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Khesh Kristine Chester is playing Khesh Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWayOn the Internet at TheHydianWay.comon iTunes and Google … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Meet Khesh"2020-07-0809 min

Heroes of the Hydian WayMeet Skipp GobiTo start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Skipp Gobi Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWayOn the Internet at TheHydianWay.comon iTunes … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Meet Skipp Gobi"2020-07-0606 min

Tales From the Hydian Way297 – The Revenge of the Sith TaleWith three others Ben dives into the end of the prequel trilogy and comes up with several ideas and complications for campaigns and settings in some very novel ways. Things discussed in this episode: Darth Maul Hope Punk 1313 Star Wars: Infinities Ahsoka Crokinole A New Dawn You can find us on TwitterShow updates are … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2020/05/10/297-the-revenge-of-the-sith-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "297 – The Revenge of the Sith Tale"</a>2020-05-1100 min

Tales From the Hydian Way273 – The House Rule TaleWhen Ben is looking for help coming up with tag team rules for a fight in a game he turns to Rissa for advice and a second set of eyes. We then take a look at a few of our own house rules that we’ve had to create. Things we’ve talked about in the episode: … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/11/24/273-the-house-rule-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "273 – The House Rule Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/IFl8I0MsB_E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-11-2500 min

Tales From the Hydian Way271 – The Empire Strikes Back TaleRissa and Ben take a look at The Empire Strikes Back to see what stories that they get inspired to tell by the movie and little corners that create new avenues for adventures for you to use. Things discussed in this episode: Episode 267 – A New Hope Tale The Ghost and the Darkness Jewel … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/11/10/271-the-empire-strikes-back-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "271 – The Empire Strikes Back Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/IrVqN12YcUI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-11-1100 min

Tales From the Hydian Way264 – Tales of the Early YearsEvery GM will have issues they have to overcome, there isn’t a set path to learning and being good at it. Rissa and Ben have had to learn along the way from their own mistakes. We share some of the weird things that have happened and how we can learn from them. Things we talked … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/09/22/264-tales-of-the-early-years/" class="more-link">Continue reading "264 – Tales of the Early Years"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/Z1ErftaV-Qo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-09-2300 min

Tales From the Hydian Way258 – A Tale of Two NPCsFor Heroes Act 2 Ben needed advice on how to do an important characters voice without doing an accent. Rissa has experience with making new voices and showing off different personalities for characters. The advice given becomes useful for differentiating characters for all. Things we talked about in this episode: Daria You can find us … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/08/11/258-a-tale-of-two-npcs/" class="more-link">Continue reading "258 – A Tale of Two NPCs"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/pWoyzl7Xqo8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-08-1200 min

Tales From the Hydian Way257 – The Shepard’s TaleBen had a question for Rissa, how do you guide the players without taking their agency away from them? How do you get the players to choose to do something that will be cool, but they have no idea how to get there? Rissa has some ideas and Ben has a thought or two as … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/08/04/257-the-shepards-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "257 – The Shepard’s Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/K_3ctnDpS20" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-08-0500 min

Tales From the Hydian Way253 – The End of Thursday TaleBen’s Thursday night campaign is coming to an end, but he’s unsure how he should do it. Rissa has several helpful ideas on how to bring it in for an end in a satisfying fashion. Things talked about in this episode: Star Wars Sheets Allies and Adversaries Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom You can find us … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/07/07/253-the-end-of-thursday-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "253 – The End of Thursday Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/z3dtFd-_mfg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-07-0800 min

Tales From the Hydian Way247 – The Rumble TaleAn episode of Heroes makes Ben wonder about different ways of presenting encounters to the players. Rissa and Ben have some ideas on how to make sure that the players weapons aren’t always the first thing grabbed for. Things discussed in this episode: Heroes Season 2 Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1 Episode 2 … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/05/26/247-the-rumble-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "247 – The Rumble Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/HGC7UWZ5Yqk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-05-2700 min

Tales From the Hydian Way238 – The Explosive Character TaleBen and Rissa watched a live stream of Star Wars the RPG and things happened, over the top things, things that made us want to talk about it. Here we are talking about what happens when a group that’s combat heavy comes to your more moderate adventure. Things talked about in this episode Season 2 … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2019/03/24/238-the-explosive-character-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "238 – The Explosive Character Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/1zWq3g0LNEM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2019-03-2500 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 13 - "Building Droids and Influencing Hutts" Their hunt complete, the crew of the Sky on Fire travel to Sleheyron to meet with Thakba Besadii Diori in the hopes that their payday has finally arrived. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Brit Knowles Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme and “What Does the Hutt Pay?” by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson 2019-01-311h 01

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"An Electrifying Conclusion Part 2" Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba. Having found the enraged Aqualish and suffered his wrath, we open on a Twi’lek gambler and a blaster pistol set to kill. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunter...2019-01-2141 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 12 – “An Electrifying Conclusion” Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba, only for Kaav to open a locked hatch and come face to face with their Aqualish quarry. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason...2019-01-1737 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 11 - "Disruptive Habits" Abandon ship! Riding on the wings of a jury-rigged Z-95 Headhunter, our heroes have come face to face with a YV-666 freighter and her laser cannons. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson...2019-01-101h 00

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Slimy, Yet Terrifying" With the way clear, the Sky on Fire limps inside the asteroid hideout of Bandin Dobah and begins their investigation at a mysterious ship they’ve found abandoned. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay...2018-12-271h 05

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 9 - "Dealing With Something Ugly" In orbit of a giant asteroid and having tripped a droid starfighter alarm system, the Sky on Fire and her crew move quickly to engage and take out the threat. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Al...2018-12-131h 02

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Safety Features"Popping out of hyperspace in front of a huge asteroid, Kaav has crashed Sky on Fire, badly damaging the freighter’s shield generator. In unknown territory, the crew take stock of the damage and the dangers that surround them. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine Ches...2018-11-291h 01

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Gand Entrance"Having dispatched Daro Blunt and rescued R4-W9, Barawyn, Kaav, Vuren, and Billie depart Formos determined to follow the trail back to their quarry. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine Chester Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson 2018-11-151h 11

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureThe Twydian Way Part 2You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Venlana Sipal Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Supreme Findsman – Illyn Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Renegade Queen – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing...2018-11-081h 05

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureThe Twydian Way Part 1You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Venlana Sipal Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid H...2018-11-0154 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Going into Business TaleBen has players that through paying attention to all the little throw away ideas he had have found enough parts to go into business for themselves as an arms manufacturer. This boggled his mind, so he asked Rissa for advice. Also there are tales of a wookiee rescue and commune. Things talked about in this … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/10/28/episode-217-the-going-into-business-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Going into Business Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/h7ES8FzVz0o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-10-2900 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Capers and Cave-Ins"After facing down the vile Daro Blunt and his gang of smugglers, the crew make their way to the flophouse. What will they find inside? Will Billie be able to keep Kaav away from the blasters? Will Vuren ever discover how to turn off the annoying ringtone on his pilfered comlink? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering...2018-10-181h 15

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Backstory TaleBen is joined by Heroes Kristine and Leslie to talk about character backstory and motivations. From informing the characters actions to providing hooks for the Game Master to propel the story along we dive deep in these concepts. Things talked about in the show: Kristine Leslie West Marches Fagin Tony Toponi Princess Bride Leverage Critical … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/10/14/episode-215-the-backstory-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Backstory Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/yGpCAOi1LaM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-10-1500 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Blunt Force Trauma"Following a lead Billie gained playing sabaac, the crew traveled to a flophouse in Formos’s industrial sector, but were stopped in their tracks by blaster fire. Wild blaster shots, tail sweeps, and a stolen forklift later Barawyn, Billie, Vuren, and Kaav are entrenched in a fight against the smuggler Daro Blunt and his gang. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Bill...2018-10-111h 00

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Waylaid at the Warehouse"Frightened, embarrassed, and statically charged, the crew of Sky on Fire reunite to look over their leads for the smuggler Bandon Doba. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine Chester Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson Obligati...2018-10-041h 08

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Murder Mystery TaleRissa and Ben set out to talk a little about making careers in Genesys, that idea was a red herring apparently as they fall into the trap of making a whole murder mystery one shot for you to use. Things talked about in this episode: The Steam Setting Tale Poirot Sherlock Holmes Nancy Drew Peter … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/09/30/episode-213-the-murder-mystery-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Murder Mystery Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/y-JvsBQ2UBs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-10-0100 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Locks, Shocks, and One Smoking Selonian"Having gained information on a dangerous but potentially lucrative bounty: Bandon Doba, and having thoroughly embarrassed themselves, Vuren, Kaav, Barawyn, and 13-1LL prepare to leave the Biscuit Baron with their Rodians, half a protocol droid, and remaining few biscuits in tow. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing...2018-09-2753 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Forgotten Skill TaleFrom discipline to astrogation many skills are forgotten by the whole table. We talk about several ways to make them more valuable for you and your players. Things talked about in this episode: Vapor Lock Iocaine Powder A New Hope You can find us on Twitter Show updates are @TheHydianWay Ben is @DeuteriumIce Rissa is … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/09/23/episode-212-the-forgotten-skill-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Forgotten Skill Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/eV23SdgjeNg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-09-2400 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"This Gand Doesn't Have a Kloo Horn"In pursuit of their new friend Vreebo and with a fresh droid carcass in hand, the crew of Sky on Fire finally arrive at the Formos Biscuit Baron. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie” David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa Editing by Kristine Chester Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing Season 2 Album...2018-09-201h 00

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"The Strange Incident of the Droid in the Dark"The crew of Sky on Fire: Vuren, a Twi’lek gambler who won his freedom; 13-1LL, a one time sabacc dealing droid that Vuren won in a card game; the Gand kloo-horn fanatic and mechanic Kaav; and the Fire‘s captain and bounty hunter, the Selonian Barawyn, arrive on Formos to hear the great Fia Mund play in concert at the local Biscuit Baron. But, as this crew of misfit’s will soon discover, Formos is not like every other port of call. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kris...2018-09-131h 00

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Expanding Narrative TaleBen and Rissa talk about bringing meaning to your scenes and items. From making the blaster your gambler is carrying mean something extra to the framing of a dead body at the start of an adventure. We have ideas and tips for bringing your players into being more descriptive and making those descriptions matter. Things … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/09/09/episode-210-the-expanding-narrative-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Expanding Narrative Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/8g5Y6kaTYd8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-09-1000 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureSeason 2, Session 0 Part 2In the second half of our session 0, GM Ben and our Heroes: Kristine, Brandon, Leslie, and David talk Obligation, starships, and equipment for the new Heroes. Warning, this episode contains s0 much Star Wars nerdery. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Kristine Chester Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay...2018-09-061h 18

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Driven TaleBen and Rissa talk about the differences in approach that character driven and plot driven campaigns can take and are generated for your players. Things talked about in this episode Buffy The Vampire Slayer Bones Castle Murder She Wrote Taken 2 Die hard With a Vengeance Princess Bride Spider-Man home coming Mass Effect You can … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/09/02/episode-209-the-driven-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Driven Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/zG0edsBlA90" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-09-0300 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureSeason 2, Session 0 Part 1In the season 2 premiere, join GM Ben and our Heroes: Kristine, Brandon, Leslie, and David as they make plans to travel to the Edge of the Empire and introduce you to the new cast of characters we’ll find there. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Kristine Chester Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on...2018-08-301h 01

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 5 - BrandonTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet Brandon, one of this season’s players. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Ben Yendall Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on iTunes and Google Podcasts 2018-08-2417 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 4 - DavidTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet David, one of this season’s players. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Ben Yendall Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on iTunes and Google Podcasts 2018-08-2317 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 3 - LeslieTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet Leslie, one of this season’s players. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Ben Yendall Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on iTunes and Google Podcasts 2018-08-2210 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 2 - KristineTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet Kristine, one of this season’s players. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Ben Yendall Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on iTunes and Google Podcasts 2018-08-2113 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 1 – BenTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet this season’s game master Ben. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester Brandon Perdue Leslie David Pickering Editing by Ben Yendall Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com on iTunes and Google Podcasts as w...2018-08-2012 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Cheese Wheel TaleBen, Rissa, and Leslie were talking about the absolute cheese that is in Star Wars and related products, how it’s baked into the essence of it, and discuss many ways to add it in and vectors to add some tension breaking levity to your adventures Things talked about in this episode Ewoks Theme Mo – … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/08/12/episode-206-the-cheese-wheel-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Cheese Wheel Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/X9QPTDmDciE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-08-1300 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Investigation TaleBen is getting ready to run Mask of the Pirate Queen, Rissa runs a bunch of investigation and mysteries for her players. Rissa gives insights from her many adventures and what has worked and what hasn’t. Things talked about in this episode: Game Night Clue A Pup Named Scooby Doo Miss Marple Poirot You can … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/07/29/episode-204-the-investigation-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Investigation Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/_BlM9F90GcA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-07-3000 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Module TaleBen and Rissa discuss running a module and some of the pitfalls that can emerge from trying to follow too close to the text as written. Things talked about in this episode: Beyond the Rim Friends like These Nam Beroya Reom Jewel of Yavin You can find us on Twitter Show updates are @TheHydianWay Ben … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/05/20/episode-194-the-module-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Module Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/mm0gmIBJd6o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-05-2100 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Genesys Vehicle TaleBen Rissa and David talk about vehicles in Genesys and how they’re different from Star Wars while trying to remember all the rules for both systems. Things talked about in this episode: Sea of Thieves Battlefront II Hunt for Red October Crimson Skies US Navy Recon Blimps Goblin Shane Edge of the Empire rules clarification … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/05/06/episode-192-the-genesys-vehicle-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Genesys Vehicle Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/3-s8amqOS-k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-05-0700 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Starting Player TaleBen and Marcus talk about some of the mechanics involved with starting characters and why somethings are more important than others at low XP amounts. Things talked about in this episode: Old Man Logan Logan Dark Tower Blue Max Elom Elomin Wookiepedia Assassins Creed Solid Snake Gossam Neimoidian Nute Gunray Dice for Brains Ross Rockafelow … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/04/22/episode-190-the-starting-player-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Starting Player Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/xeIT-WxROPI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-04-2300 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Tale Vs DarksideBen has Marcus on to talk about his Force and Destiny podcast he creates with his kids and the lessons that can be learned from there. So much of the advice can be well used for bringing in any new player. Things talked about in this episode: Marcus Hirschfield Force Vs Darkside Dan Shessel Dice … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/04/15/episode-189-the-tale-vs-darkside/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Tale Vs Darkside"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/mPIIHN2O4dw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-04-1600 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Tools TaleBen and David talk about preparation tools for GMs and players as well as communication and character creation. Things talked about in this episode: Adversary Cards OneNote Obsidian Portal Band Gamers Plane World Anvil DropBox Oggdude Roll20 Fantasy Grounds Hangouts Skype Zoom Evernote Sando Aqua Monster Colo Claw Fish Drop Bear Bear Sloth Arboreal Octopus … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/04/08/episode-188-the-tools-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Tools Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/Kr0or9DxrTk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-04-0900 min

Tales From the Hydian WayMap TalesBen has guest Leslie on to talk about ways to use maps and things to consider when using maps in person and online for your players. Things talked about in this episode: Leslie Heroes Obsidian Portal Maps Easel Pads – grid Command and Colours Mansions of Madness 2nd Ed Betrayal at House on the Hill … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/04/01/episode-187-map-tales/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Map Tales"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/DTTIRPZc9M4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-04-0200 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Surprised GM TaleKristine and Ben talk about what they do when the players surprise them and leave them wondering what to do next. Things we talked about on the show: Weik Deadspace Stay on Target Mouseguard Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Mass Effect 2 You can find us on Twitter Show updates are @TheHydianWay Ben is @DeuteriumIce … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/03/25/episode-186-the-surprised-gm-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Surprised GM Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/LF81rRSAtRw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-03-2600 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Villainous TaleBen and David talk about villains and how to present them to your players as fallible beings who can be defeated. Things talked about in this episode Horus Heresy Bruce Banner The Joker Injustice Dred Vs Batman Judge Dredd – Stalone Judge Dredd – Urban Star Trek Space Seed The Wrath of Khan Sybok Xanatos … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/03/11/episode-184-the-villainous-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Villainous Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/1rn3xChpOK4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-03-1200 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Absent Player TaleWe’ve all had players missing a game or having to leave the game, Kristine and Ben talk about how to make the blow softer and strategies to make it more fun for you and your group. Things talked about in this episode: Launchpad McQuack Eldritch Horror Mansions of Madness Fiasco Dusk City Outlaws Pathfinder Lords … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/03/04/episode-183-the-absent-player-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Absent Player Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/qg0abWbIAtI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-03-0500 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Genesys TaleBen and Kristine discuss with David what we’ve taken away from the Genesys core book and some of the interesting tidbits we are looking forward to for the system. Things talked about in this episode Genesys Magic – 217 Decent Legacy of Dragonholt Battlelore Realms of Terrinoth Android Twilight Imperium Deadlands Savage Rifts Savage World … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/02/25/episode-182-the-genesys-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Genesys Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/jmEB4E01VLI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-02-2600 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Deep Force TaleBen has Chris Ing from Silhouette Zero and Heroes on to talk about the force and some of the deeper things you can look at when using the force in your games. From what is light and dark, to the different force traditions we have ideas on how to make the force deeper in your … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2018/02/18/episode-181-the-deep-force-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Deep Force Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/hRoBK02ExeM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-02-1900 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Behind the Scenes TaleKristine and Ben talk about the ways that you can use the in between session times to make your games better and keep engagement going when you have ideas that just need to get out. Things we talked about in this episode: X-Files Dice for Brains pregame Northern Nerdcast Bothan Banter The West Marches Discord … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2017/12/31/episode-174-the-behind-the-scenes-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Behind the Scenes Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/_sE7sFbW3Jo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2018-01-0100 min

Tales From the Hydian WayFinding the Destroyer TaleThis is Kristine and Ben talking about the ‘hunt the Bismark’ campaign Ben did and ways to bring out the things that Ben had in his head for it at the table. We also talk of how to take ideas and see how big the idea really is. Things we talk about on the show: … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2017/12/03/episode-170-finding-the-destroyer-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "Finding the Destroyer Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/z9yAvtyr7Ho" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-12-0400 min

Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureA Nervi SituationAboard the Star Destroyer Blood Ambition, two Imperial officers, Captain Ralchio Nervi and Lieutenant Alico, have a conversation that is going to shape everything to come for our Heroes. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as Captain Ralchio Nervi Kristine Chester as Lieutenant Alico Editing by Kristine Chester We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway On the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 1 – “A Nervi Situation”"2017-10-2605 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Silhouette Zero TaleChris Ing has been a part of Heroes almost from the start, but Ben wanted to talk to him about his other podcast Silhouette Zero and two person gaming in general since it isn’t the typical way to run Star Wars RPG from FFG Things talked about in the show: Silhouette Zero Sir Bearington One … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2017/09/03/episode-157-the-silhouette-zero-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Silhouette Zero Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/dfJdYXyZYOc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-09-0400 min

Tales From the Hydian WayThe Street Fighter TaleFor our three year anniversary David and Ben talk about making brawling and mêlée characters that can keep up for damage, as well as looking at ways to build up specializations that don’t normally get a light on the cool ways they can be in a fight. Things talked about in this episode: The Mad … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2017/08/27/episode-156-the-streetfighter-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading "The Street Fighter Tale"</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/sGCBG-bKG9c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2017-08-2800 min