Marx Pyle
Marx is the author of the non-fiction book Television on the Wild Wild Web, co-host of the podcast GenreTainment, co-host of DC Action Hour on YouTube, and creator of web series/films. He has been a panelist at various conventions, including San Diego Comic-Con, Boston Comic Con, Gen Con, and Dragon Con. As a professor, he teaches script analysis & film production. Click over to MarxPyle.com to learn more about him.- Games & Merch
Is Game Master Bias Ruining Your RPG? | Art of the Game
Should a Game Master be completely fair… or is bias actually part of running a great tabletop RPG? In this episode of Art of the Game, we chat about one of the most overlooked aspects of... - Games & Merch
More Problem Player Types in TTRPGs – GM Tips | Art of the Game
Have you ever run a tabletop RPG session where someone at the table is constantly checking their phone, drifting into arguments, getting a little too tipsy, or just mentally somewhere else? In this episode of Art... - Games & Merch
These Types of Players Exist In Every Tabletop RPG | Art of the Game
In this episode of Art of the Game, we discuss the different types of players you encounter at the table, whether it’s a game of D&D, Call of Cthulhu, Daggerheart, Shadowdark, or any other tabletop RPG.... - Games & Merch
Are These D&D Rules Actually Bad | Art of the Game
In this episode of Art of the Game, we respond to Dungeon Craft’s video “DnD Rules I HATE (and one unpopular one I actually like)” and dive into our own perspectives on those sometimes controversial mechanics.... - Games & Merch
How to Handle Missing Players in Tabletop RPGs | Art of the Game
What do you do when a player can’t make it to game night? Cancel the session? Run a side quest? Hand-wave them into the background? In this episode of Art of the Game, we tackle one... - Games & Merch
The Future of Tabletop RPGs After 2025 | Art of the Game
This time on Art of the Game, we zoom out to examine where the tabletop gaming industry is headed and what that future could mean for players, creators, and publishers alike. Which games are thriving, which... - Games & Merch
How to Handle Wealthy Characters in Your TTRPG Campaign | Art of the Game
What happens when your players get rich and decide they’d rather run a business than go on quests? In this milestone 50th episode of Art of the Game, the GMs break down one of the trickiest... - Games & Merch
How to Beat GM Burnout | Art of the Game
Feeling overwhelmed behind the GM screen? You’re not alone. In this episode of Art of the Game, the Game Masters break down the real causes of GM burnout and share practical, battle-tested strategies to keep your... - Games & Merch
D&D vs EVERYONE: The Rise of Shadowdark, Daggerheart, DC20 & More
Is D&D still the king of tabletop RPGs or are new systems ready to take the throne? In this special episode of Behind the Dice, the GenrePlay crew breaks down the current state of Dungeons &... - Games & Merch
How to Run High-Level D&D Games and Beyond | Art of the Game
High-level play can be epic or a total nightmare for Game Masters! In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs tackle one of the biggest challenges in tabletop RPGs: running powerful characters, scaling encounters,... - Games & Merch
How to Make NPCs Your Players Will Never Forget | Art of the Game
In this episode of Art of the Game, our Game Masters share practical advice and creative ideas for building memorable NPCs (non-player characters) that bring your tabletop RPG sessions to life! Whether you’re running Dungeons &... - Interviews
How Predator’s Language Was Created with Conlang Expert Britton Watkins | GenreTainment
How do you build a believable alien language for blockbuster films? In this episode of GenreTainment, Marx and Julie sit down with expert conlang creator Britton Watkins to explore the art and craft of designing fictional...
