Description:

Our discussions of Genre continues on the pod as Jay, Sandra and Chris get into with our inner Goth as we discuss the popular genre: The Gothic. Complete with lace, decay and a touch of the sublime (in silly comic format).

Comments:

Rata, I. (2014), An Overview of Gothic Fiction https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339018083_An_Overview_of_Gothic_Fiction The Castle of Otranto https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Castle_of_Otranto Les Chants de Maldoror https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Chants_de_Maldoror Bleak House https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleak_House Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvia_Moreno-Garcia Rebecca https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_(1940_film) Haxan Film https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H%C3%A4xan

Timestamps: 00:00 - Cold Open (Ranking Words) 05:53 - Topic Introduction 08:04 - Gothic Defined 11:34 - Unknowing 13:38 - Citations (see Rata, I.(2014) above) 15:49 - The Supernatural and the Sublime 18:33 - Weather 21:29 - Architecture, Society and Feminism 25:55 - Putting Gothic into a TTRPG 31:19 - Gothic in our Games 33:49 - Vampires 39:18 - Recommendations 4237 - Outro

Description:

This week the gang talks VPL's, scary movies and other things that go bump in the night in our attempts to scare the bejeezus out of each other as we discuss the genre of Horror and how it can be used in your game as part of our Halloween month! Join us...if you dare! Mu-wa-haha

Comments:

Amityville Horror https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_based_on_the_Amityville_haunting#Films Poltergeist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist_(1982_film)

The Comedian who we couldnt think of who talks about being scared of the doorbell: Sebastian Maniscalco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Swzvm-gXHg

Carroll, N. (1987), The Nature of Horror https://academic.oup.com/jaac/article-abstract/46/1/51/6340662

Cherry, B. (2009), Horror (1st Edition) https://www.routledge.com/Horror/Cherry/p/book/9780415456685

Tudor, A. (1997), Why Horror? The pecular Pleasure of a Popular Genre https://www.academia.edu/586146/Why_horror_The_peculiar_pleasures_of_a_popular_genre

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 4:01 – Topic introduction 5:51 – Horror Defined 9:31 – What scares the 3rpg? 13:14 – Horrors movies (being a child of the 80s) 15:07 – Thought 16:21 – Doorbell 17:58 – Horror at the table 20:34 – A little dip into subgenre (body horror) 25:03 – Theme: Knowledge 29:09 – Ghost hypothetical 31:20 – Ghost Stories 39:09 - The smell of fear 36:50 - Suggestions and Stories to add horror to your games

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Contact Info: threerpgpodcast@gmail.com

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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Description:

By now you've probably asked "What's up with that Jay guy?" Let's find out as Chris and Sandra put the screws to their suspiciously Austrian bodybuilder sounding co-host and find out what's hiding out in that lil'noggin.

Comments:

Here I Stand - https://www.gmtgames.com/p-917-here-i-stand-500th-anniversary-reprint-edition-2nd-printing.aspx

Project Zomboid - https://projectzomboid.com/blog/

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

4:40 - The origin story of Jay's interest in TTRPG

10:03 - Music composition

12:23 - Favorite session moments

14:53 - What makes his campaigns unique

17:35 - Any dark moments of the soul for TTRPG?

19:40 - Hardest aspect of DMing

22:50 - Type of player character you would like to try?

26:26 - Favorite NPC to play.

27:49 - When do you end a campaign?

29:44 - Lightening round

36:41 - Proust-esque questionnaire

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

Description:

Names have the power to evoke strong associations to the people, places, and events they reference. Join the ThreeRPG as they explore the art of crafting memorable monikers in writing and campaign settings.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

4:30 - Methods for creating novel names

11:33 - Nicknames, honorifics, and avoiding faux pas

15:35 - Name conventions to support world building

17:56 - Name regret strategies

23:09 - Creating memorable locations

30:55 - Novel naming methods and mechanics

34:21 - Favorite names

38:25 - Non-fantasy inspiration

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

Description:

Every town has a tavern, but they can be so much more than the rest stops of TTRPG. In this episode, the ThreeRPG team discusses ways to turn your next travel respite into a memorable and meaningful event.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

2:50 - Taverns and how to make them interesting

26:09 - Building a menu for your tavern

38:34 - Novel tavern ideas for your next campaign

43:08 - Real life tavern experiences we loved

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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