Sally.t@gmail.com (Sally Tamarkin)

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Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursHomebrewing Monsters With Cloud CurioI-Hsien is joined by fellow ENnies nominee Sally Tamarkin for a conversation about creating DIY adversaries for your game and situating monsters in the story. They use the templates from the book Monstrous and create an underwater space gorilla for 5e DnD. Vote at ennie-awards.com. (97m)Editing: Aram VartianImportant Links:988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Free and confidential support for people in distress and their loved ones.Yku the Unmaker - The Wish That Walks: I-Hsien's epic 5e monster for Hit Point Press.Monstrous: Cloud Curio's creature creator.2024-07-121h 39

Oh, I Like ThatSnowy, Sad Sci-FiNow that we know for certain the Supreme Court intends to overturn Roe, please consider contributing to one of the U.S.'s local abortion funds or use this link to split money across 80 different abortion funds. This doc is also a great resource: How to show up for abortion accessWe’re thrilled to get a chance to talk about our latest obsession, the Apple+ TV show Severance. We talked, in a very non-spoilery way, about why we love the show so much, and then pivoted to heavy spoiler territory to discuss theories and sto...2022-05-061h 01

Oh, I Like ThatSnowy, Sad Sci-FiWe’re thrilled to get a chance to talk about our latest obsession, the Apple+ TV show Severance. We talked, in a very non-spoilery way, about why we love the show so much, and then pivoted to heavy spoiler territory to discuss theories and storylines. (Don’t worry if you haven’t seen it; the episode is edited in a way that makes it easy to skip ahead so nothing is spoiled.) After that, we recommend our favorite media (movies, TV, podcasts, books) that remind us of Severance either in vibe, themes, or both.Our next episode will b...2022-05-051h 01

Oh, I Like ThatSoft Saturday Spring VibeWinter is over (mostly, kind of, we think) and it’s (sort of) spring. So, we’re kicking off this delightful season by taking a page from Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights and talking about all the little things that delight us, from ducks and squirrel heists to Twitter threads and great tunes. (Also, if you’re allergic to gratitude lists, know that a list of delights is not the same thing, for reasons we’ll explain.) Our next episode will be an Ask Us Anything so send in your questions to ohilikethatpod@gmail.com. Get Oh...2022-04-2151 min

Oh, I Like ThatBYO Steak Night ft. Britni de la CretazYou can now get some sweet Oh, I Like That merch! Check out our store at Teepublic and buy some things!Also, we want your gift recs! Please send us your favorite things to give (and be given) that do not come from big box stores or chains (including Amazon). Email us your recs at OhILikeThatpod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram or Twitter @ohilikethatpod. We had a nice long talk with freelance writer Britni de la Cretaz, one of our favorite people on Twitter and also the co-author (with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo) of the n...2021-11-041h 05

Oh, I Like ThatWe Want Your (Non-Chain-Store) Gift Recommendations!It's almost gift-guide season and this time around we want to compile ideas for holiday gift-giving that rely as little as possible on places like Amazon, Walmart, and other chain stores. So, please tell us your favorite gifts to give (and receive!) that can be bought either from the company that makes them or from independent shops and sellers. Also fair game: easy-to-make DIY gifts, recipes, and items that would be widely available at local grocery stores (like Maldon sea salt for example). We will compile the recommendations we get, add our own, and put them all into an u...2021-10-2502 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #14: The Best Defense (Sunless Citadel)In the finale, Tez Proudgale goes on the offensive in a bid to finally claim his diploma. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing through the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (96m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with...2021-08-131h 36

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #13: Spilling Guts (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale confronts the Outcast, and the truth about his new friends. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing through the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (88m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sall...2021-07-301h 28

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #12: The Dragon’s Quest (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale, Meepo, and Erky discover the original purpose of the sunken fortress. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing through the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (57m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show...2021-07-1557 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #11: Fire in the Hole (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale and party finally venture down into the Outcast’s lair. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing through the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (59m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally...2021-07-0159 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #10: The Hostile Negotiator (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale and friends face an elite squad of hobgoblins—and the grim reality of death. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing through the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (50m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend...2021-06-1850 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #9: Old Bones Make New Friends (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale and companions (dare we say friends?) delve deeper into enemy territory to confront a hobgoblin menace. And definitely don’t commit an act of heinous blasphemy. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (68m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv 2021-06-031h 08

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #8: The Way Opens (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale, Meepo, and Erky hatch a plan to take on the goblins. But first, loot! This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (55m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of t...2021-05-2155 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #7: The Icy Breath of Death (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale and the poor sods he’s roped into his adventure face down an angry dragon. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (55m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend...2021-05-0655 min

Oh, I Like That“I’m Sorry If You Felt…”: A Guide to Good ApologiesIn this episode, we talk all about how to construct apologies that sincerely express empathy, regret for having messed up, and a promise to do better in the future. Once you’ve taken the time to really think about what you’re saying and why you’re saying it, offering a solid apology isn’t so elusive. We also talk about getting better at receiving apologies, an oft-overlooked aspect of the apology process. P.S. On an upcoming episode we will be answering your questions about friendships—starting them, ending them, maintaining them, etc. If you have a question...2021-05-0640 min

Oh, I Like ThatSend Us Your Questions About Friendships!On an upcoming episode, we will be answering your questions about friendships—starting them, ending them, maintaining them, etc. If you have a question or need advice (or want to hear our thoughts about being or having a friend in 2021), we want you to ask us. Email us your question at OhILikeThatpod@gmail.com. Or you can record a voice memo and send that to us at OhILikeThatpod@gmail.com, and we will play your memo in the episode. Just make sure you tell us your name (and if you’re writing in, please let us know how t...2021-04-2901 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #6: Best Left Buried (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale succumbs to professional curiosity—and greed—to explore a sealed-off section of the ruins. Where Tez wanders, calamity soon follows. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (64m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new vide...2021-04-221h 04

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #5: The Goblin Perimeter (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale meets his new companion and contends with dangers both past and present. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (68m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show...2021-04-091h 07

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #4: Reaching into the Past (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale meets his new companion and contends with dangers both past and present. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (67m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show...2021-03-261h 07

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #3: The Friends We Made Along the Way (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale continues further into the ruins and strikes a bargain with the first denizens he encounters in the Citadel. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (53m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game...2021-03-1153 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #2: Over the Edge (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale picks up the trail of the missing adventurers and follows them first into a chasm and then into a bona fide local legend. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (50m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv Co-op Mo...2021-02-2550 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT AP #1: Session Zero & The Lonely Archeologist (Sunless Citadel)Tez Proudgale (Shane) sets out on an adventure for fortune and academic prestige in the hinterlands of southern Breland. What triumphs and tribulations does the Dungeon Master (I-Hsien) have in store? We play to find out. This episode is part of TPT’s Actual Play series, playing the Dungeons & Dragons 5E adventure Sunless Citadel in Tales from the Yawning Portal from Wizards of the Coast, modified for solo play in the Eberron campaign setting. (64m) Important Links: Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fa...2021-02-111h 04

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #283: Steampunk Adventures & Iron ManHosts I-Hsien and Shane gear up and strap in for a discussion of steampunk as an RPG genre. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party sets sail, and Iron Man takes flight in the Character Creation Forge. (56m) Important Links: Düngeonmeister: 75 Epic RPG Cocktail Recipes to Shake Up Your Campaign The Ultimate Micro-RPG Book: 40 Fast, Easy, and Fun Tabletop Games Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of th...2021-01-2856 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #282: Gaming Hades & ZagreusHosts I-Hsien and Shane break down the video game Hades as inspiration for your tabletop sessions. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party tries to do no harm, and Zagreus dies escaping yet lives on in the Character Creation Forge. (54m) Sponsors: HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now...2021-01-1454 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #281: Using Giants & Stone’s ThrowHosts I-Hsien and Shane punch down as they discuss using giants in your game. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party puts a history of breaking and entering to good use, and Stone’s Throw kills two birds and more in the Character Creation Forge. (52m) Sponsors: HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood...2020-12-3152 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #280: Using History & The HistorianHosts I-Hsien and Shane correct the record on incorporating pieces of the past into your game. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party fights gravity, and the Historian digs up the truth in the Character Creation Forge. (57m Sponsors: HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! ...2020-12-1757 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #279: Sword and Sorcery Adventures & Red SonjaHosts I-Hsien and Shane shed armor and overarching plots for a gritty discussion of sword and sorcery as an RPG genre. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party fights friendly, and Red Sonja is an unstoppable force in the Character Creation Forge. (57m) Sponsors: HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s ne...2020-12-0357 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #278: Tundra Adventures & Healing WarmthHosts I-Hsien and Shane bundle up for a trek across the frozen wastes as they discuss adventures on the tundra. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party looks beneath the surface, and Healing Warmth revives body and soul in the Character Creation Forge. (47m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Sh...2020-11-2647 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #277: Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything ReviewHosts I-Hsien and Shane see what bubbles up in a supersized cover-to-cover review of the latest sourcebook for 5th Edition D&D. Iggwilv herself presents two dozen subclasses, new race and proficiency options, magic items, and DMG tools. The Dynasty Unwarranted campaign and Character Creation Forge take the week off but will return next episode. (93m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new vide...2020-11-191h 33

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #276: Speeding Up Combat & Simple SimonHosts I-Hsien and Shane are in a hurry and just want to finish this fight as they discuss speeding up combat. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party starts connecting the dots, and Simple Simon speeds up the action in the Character Creation Forge. (62m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Sh...2020-11-121h 02

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #275: Plot Hooks V & Undeath MetalHosts I-Hsien and Shane grab you by the collar with a new round of plot hooks to use in your game. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party brings the house down, and Undeath Metal slays the set in the Character Creation Forge. (53m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Tome of Beasts 2 is now available! HeroForge: Create custom 3D-printed plastic and metal miniatures and VTT tokens! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Sh...2020-11-0553 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #274: Playing Kenku & SombraHosts I-Hsien and Shane show off both their lack of creativity and their ability to mimic the sounds of podcast hosts as they discuss playing Kenku. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party disturbs the peace, and Sombra hacks anything and anyone in the Character Creation Forge. (55m) Sponsors: Bits Before Crits: Check out this actual play podcast! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the...2020-10-2955 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #273: Verisimilitude & WinstonHosts I-Hsien and Shane lose themselves in realism as they discuss verisimilitude. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party tracks a package, and Winston leaps into the fray in the Character Creation Forge. (51m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW...2020-10-2251 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #272: Using the Tarrasque & MeiHosts I-Hsien and Shane face the force of nature buried at the center of the Earth as they discuss using the legendary Tarrasque. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party opens the floodgates, and Mei helps you chill out in the Character Creation Forge. (59m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: The Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter is live! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is n...2020-10-1559 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #271: Necromancy & AsheHosts I-Hsien and Shane go gravedigging for a good discussion about spells that affect the dead. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party faces new horrors, and Ashe shoots from the hip in the Character Creation Forge. (53m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Kobold Press: The Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter is live! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show...2020-10-0853 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #270: The Midgard Campaign Setting & TorbjornHosts I-Hsien and Shane wander into the Margreve as they discuss the Midgard Campaign Setting. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party uncovers new horrors, and Torbjorn kicks off Overwatch-tober with a bang (of his hammer) in the Character Creation Forge. (56m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: The Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter is live! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! 2020-10-0156 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #269: Lightning Rails and Trains & the ConductorHosts I-Hsien and Shane pack their trunks and settle in for a journey on lightning rails and other trains. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party hacks healing, and the Conductor punches tickets with minimal resistance in the Character Creation Forge. (59m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: The Scarlet Citadel Kickstarter is live! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! 2020-09-2459 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #268: World-Shaking Events & The Shock JockHosts I-Hsien and Shane throw out the lore you thought you knew as they discuss events that change your setting at its core. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party bleeds out, and the Shock Jock makes the sparks fly in the Character Creation Forge. (55m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out Deep Magic for 5e D&D! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show...2020-09-1755 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #267: Romance & The HeartbreakerHosts I-Hsien and Shane realize this is a kissing game and pour their hearts into a discussion of love between characters. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party reveals a secret identity, and the Heartbreaker turns love into a battlefield in the Character Creation Forge. (56m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out Deep Magic for 5e D&D! Important Links: Skyjacks Setting Zine Vol. 1: One Shot’s lore and Kickstarter for the Skyjacks campaign is available now! Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the s...2020-09-1056 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #266: Astral Plane Adventures & The Guardian of the God-IslesHosts I-Hsien and Shane slip into the interplanar wonder of thoughts and dreams as they discuss adventures in the astral sea. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party accosts a scientist, and the Guardian of the God-Isles turns away divine tourists in the Character Creation Forge. (57m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out Deep Magic for 5e D&D! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so...2020-09-0357 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #265: Mass Combat & The Bugbear-tilleristHosts I-Hsien and Shane gather the troops for a chaotic battle as they discuss strategies for running mass combat scenarios. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party gets some inside info, and the Bugbear-tillerist brings the siege weaponry with them in the Character Creation Forge. (62m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out Deep Magic for 5e D&D! Hero Forge: Print fully-colored custom minis! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Di...2020-08-271h 04

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #264: Using Deities & The EcclesitheurgeHosts I-Hsien and Shane found a pantheon and and curry worship as they discuss using deities in your games. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party goes spelunking, and the Ecclesitheurge has gotta have faith, faith, faith in the Character Creation Forge. (61m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us an...2020-08-201h 01

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #263: Exploring Eberron ReviewHosts I-Hsien and Shane take a deep dive into the newest sourcebook from Eberron creator Keith Baker, Exploring Eberron. In this cover-to-cover review, they discuss player options like new races and feats, subclasses and magic items, as well as new monsters and a lot more lore. Both the Gates of Mourning campaign and the Character Creation Forge take the week off but will return next episode. (79m) Sponsors: Hero Forge: Print fully-colored custom minis! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is...2020-08-131h 19

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #262: 5th Anniversary Mailbag & Buffy SummersHosts I-Hsien and Shane celebrate the fifth year of Total Party Thrill by cracking open the mailbag and answering your questions! Later, Buffy fights supernatural strangeness in a special Sunnydale edition of the Character Creation Forge. (90m) Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us and other fans of the show. https://discord.gg/GvFXnSv DSPN: Check out the other great shows on Do...2020-08-061h 30

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #261: Random Tables & The Lotto TicketHosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss the best ways to use and react to the surprising and erratic results of randomized tables. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party attempts magical CPR, and the Lotto Ticket hopes their number’s up with every swing in the Character Creation Forge. (55m) Sponsors: Hero Forge: Print fully-colored custom minis! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come...2020-07-3055 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #260: Playing Kobolds & The Weather BalloonHosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss playing kobolds, the diminutive descendants of dragons. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party fends off an ambush, and the Weather Balloon drifts in the sky taking measurements and dropping ordnance in the Character Creation Forge. (59m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out the Creature Codex Pocket Edition for 5E! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out wi...2020-07-2359 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #259: Lancer Campaign Setting & The Hard ChargerHosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss the space-faring tech utopia of the mech skirmish RPG Lancer. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party takes on a job, and the Hard Charger stays in the fight to the end in the Character Creation Forge. (54m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Discord server: NEW! You asked for it, so come hang out with us an...2020-07-1654 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #258: Divinations and Fortune-Telling & The Medani ProphetHosts I-Hsien and Shane gazed into the future and saw listeners wanted them to discuss divinations and fortune-telling, so they are. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party arrives in Korth with personal business to handle, and the Medani Prophet has an inkling for what will be in the Character Creation Forge. (54m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out the Creature Codex Pocket Edition for 5E! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Total Party Thrill Di...2020-07-0954 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #257: Family Members & The Brother-in-ArmsHosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss how to use family relationships as something other than fodder for a tragic backstory. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party boards a train without a ticket, and the Brother-in-Arms fights for their friends in the Character Creation Forge. (53m) Important Links: Black Lives Are Critical Dice: Inspired by a sign by Ikodiya, designed by Summer, supported by Matt Lillard, and made by Ice Cream Dice. Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Castle Am...2020-07-0253 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #256: Support Characters & The AccompliceHosts I-Hsien and Shane discuss the unsung heroes of every adventuring party: support characters. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party finds themselves yet again with a train to catch, and the Accomplice helps you get away with it in the Character Creation Forge. (67m) Sponsors: Elderwood Academy: Artisans who make awesome gaming accessories! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Castle Amber: Join Sally, Dylan, Shane, and I-Hsien as they play through a classic D...2020-06-2554 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #255: Mythic Odysseys of Theros ReviewHosts I-Hsien and Shane scroll through the second D&D campaign setting from Magic: The Gathering. Theros is a world based on Greek myth, where adventurers chosen by the gods battle magical creatures, mythic-level challenges, and fate itself. In this cover-to-cover review, they discuss player options like new races, subclasses, magic items, new monsters and more. Both the Dynasty Unwarranted campaign and the Character Creation Forge take the week off but will return next episode. (67m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out products like Empire of the Ghouls, the Underworld Player’s Guide, and Underworld Lairs!...2020-06-181h 07

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #254: Using Undead & The Twice-DamnedHosts I-Hsien and Shane raid the catacombs for allies as they discuss using undead in your games. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party responds to a disturbance on the lightning rail, and the Twice-Damned tries again in the Character Creation Forge. (61m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out products like Empire of the Ghouls, the Underworld Player’s Guide, and Underworld Lairs! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Castle Amber: Join Sally, Dylan, Shane, and...2020-06-111h 01

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #253: Downtime & The HerbalistHosts I-Hsien and Shane cool their heels in town for a discussion about how to handle game time between high adventures. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party takes a midnight train to trouble, and the Herbalist heals without the help of the gods in the Character Creation Forge. (57m Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Castle Amber: Join Sally, Dylan, Shane, and I-Hsien as they play through a classic D&D module, updated for 5e and run by...2020-06-0457 min

Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to YoursTPT #252: Airships & Spike SpiegelHosts I-Hsien and Shane take flight and head to the skies as they discuss airships. In the Gates of Mourning campaign, the party books a ticket out of town, and Spike Spiegel brings his Jeet Kune Do to the Character Creation Forge. (59m) Sponsors: Kobold Press: Check out products like Empire of the Ghouls, the Underworld Player’s Guide, and Underworld Lairs! Important Links: Co-op Mood: Shane’s new video game podcast with friend of the show Sally Tamarkin is now available! Castle Amber: Join Sally, Dylan, Shane, and...2020-05-2859 min

Co-op MoodCo-op Mood 3: Enter the Dungeon(s and Dragons)Shane and Sally open the episode by talking about the billion dollar (billion! Dollar!) video game coaching industry. Then they talk about the video games that provide a damn good simulacrum of sitting around a table playing D&D with buddies.Read More:Bloomberg: Billion Video-Game Coaching Business Ramps Up During LockdownContact Us:Sally on Twitter: @sallytShane on Twitter: @mundangerousCo-op Mood on Twitter: @coopmoodpodCo-op Mood Email: coopmoodpod[at]gmail.com 2020-05-2648 min

Co-op MoodCo-op Mood 2: War is Hell (of a Good Time)After discussing the Nintendo PlayStation and how weird and (apparently) valuable it is, Shane and Sally talk about how video games explore and portray war, from the jingoistic gun porn options to the games that are grounded in the brutal reality of combat trauma.Read More:Engadget: Bidding for the 'Nintendo PlayStation' prototype is already over $200kContact Us:Sally on Twitter: @sallytShane on Twitter: @mundangerousCo-op Mood on Twitter: @coopmoodpodCo-op Mood Email: coopmoodpod[at]gmail.com 2020-05-1857 min

Co-op MoodCo-op Mood 1: Social Distancing TogetherIn the premiere episode of Co-op Mood, Shane and Sally talk about gaming in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. From game delays and Switch scarcity to the games that are bringing us comfort, joy, and immersion and all the co-oping we’re doing while sheltering in place.Contact Us:Sally on Twitter: @sallytShane on Twitter: @mundangerousCo-op Mood on Twitter: @coopmoodpodCo-op Mood Email: coopmoodpod[at]gmail.com 2020-05-151h 03