Description:

We're told that its not the destination, but the journey, yet the calm spaces between encounters can quickly feel like one long, boring tavern crawl. Join hosts Sandra, Jay, and Chris as they spice up the downtime and also discuss their favorite video game inspirations.

Comments:

The Alexandrian Dragon Heist Remix - https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/41217/roleplaying-games/dragon-heist-remix-part-1-the-villains

Video game picks-

Sandra (atmosphere and camaraderie):

World of Warcraft

Guild Wars 2

Shadowbane

Jay (experimental):

Elden Ring

Banner Saga

Barrow Trauma

Stanley Parable

Chris (enemy fighting styles):

Final Fantasy XI

Soul Caliber

Street Fighter

Mega Man

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:07 - Why RP the downtime?

4:21 - Difficulties of a downtime open.

7:44 - Using downtime for character development

12:50 - Nodes of interest

18:50 - Downtime for better improv and immersion.

26:30 - Should downtime have a predetermined purpose?

31:57 - Video games and mechanics to inspire your TTRPG

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out: www.tanukigames.org

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Description:

While TTRPG is no replacement for proper therapy, table top gaming is known to offer benefits to mental health, social skills, and self exploration. Join us on the therapy couch as psychotherapist and author, Z.D. Gladstone explains the science behind why RPGs can be such a boon to our well-being.

Timestamp:

00:00 Intro

1:29 - Introduction of psychotherapist, Z.D. Gladstone

6:08 - Consensus about TTRPGs amongst psychotherapists?

9:13 - Personality types in TTRPG

13:32 - Empathy and social skills

16:37 - Creating a safe space in TTRPG for mental health

22:20 - Setting session zero expectations

25:14 - Navigating a trauma response in game

31:53 - Tension mediation tactics for GMs

34:54 - The scarcity of mental health services and self-help

38:28 - Rapid fire questions for Z.D. Gladstone

Comments:

Games to Grow

https://gametogrow.org/

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by: Robert M. Sapolsky

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/327.Why_Zebras_Don_t_Get_Ulcers

Hidden Brain Podcast

https://hiddenbrain.org/

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out: www.tanukigames.org

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Tp see more from Z.D. Gladstone:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16967262.Z_D_Gladstone

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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Description:

Needing inspiration for your next campaign? The 3RPG hosts dig deep to bring some of the most wild and obscure folklore to liven up your storytelling.

Comments:

Writers commonly question if their use of folklore and mythology is inspiration or cultural appropriation. Learn the difference with this article by author Jeanette Ng: https://medium.com/@nettlefish/cultural-appropriation-for-the-worried-writer-some-practical-advice-ac21710685e3

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

1:37 - Vegetable Lamb of Tartary

3:55 - Barnacle Geese

7:00 - How wild folklore comes about

7:53 - Kukilialuit

11:33 - Akaname

16:18 - Yule Lads

19:48 - Ijiraq

23:50 - Kasa-obake

25:50 - Helhest and the Pale Horse

29:50 - Mari Lwyd

33:31 - Ashiarai yashiki

35:20 - Mahaha

For more games stuff by Jay Underwood and other creators check out: www.tanukigames.org

To see more from Sandra Rosner:

https://www.twitch.tv/ladyvonfrost

https://www.instagram.com/sandra.a.rosner/

https://bsky.app/profile/sandrarosner.bsky.social

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22936146.Sandra_Rosner

World of Warcraft: The Dragonflight Codex - A Definitive Guide to the Dragons of Azeroth: https://insighteditions.com/products/world-of-warcraft-the-dragonflight-codex

RuneScape: The Official Cookbook: https://insighteditions.com/products/runescape-the-official-cookbook

Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

#podcast #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #gaming #ttrpg #ttrpgcampaign #ttrpgtips #ttrpginspiration #ttrpgcommunity #fantasy #fantasyauthors #fantasyauthor #rpg

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