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From DERAILED to Legendary: Turning RPG Player Chaos Into Wins | Art of the Game
What do you do when your players completely derail your campaign? In this episode of Art of the Game, we discuss one of the biggest challenges a Game Master can face: unexpected plot twists and player-driven...August 11, 2025 472 1
Mastering the Two Body Problem – GM Tips | Art of the Game
In this episode of Art of the Game, our Game Masters tackle one of the trickiest tropes in tabletop RPG storytelling: the two body problem. Whether you’re swapping minds, controlling another player’s character, or introducing doppelgangers...July 29, 2025 501 0
Stop Using Challenge Ratings! Balancing RPG Combat Encounters | Art of the Game
Ditch the math, embrace the story! In this episode of Art of the Game, our Game Masters share their top tips for running exciting, balanced TTRPG combat encounters without relying on challenge ratings (CRs). Whether you’re...July 23, 2025 535 0
Mastering Exciting, Fast-Paced Combat in RPGs | Art of the Game
Want to run better, faster, and more cinematic combat encounters in your TTRPG sessions? Whether you’re a new Game Master or a seasoned pro, this episode of Art of the Game is packed with expert advice...July 14, 2025 510 0
Why Everyone is Metagaming Without Realizing It! | Art of the Game
How do you keep player knowledge from breaking immersion in your tabletop RPG? In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs discuss the tricky topic of metagaming: when players use out-of-character knowledge to influence...July 7, 2025 774 0
Overpowered Character Classes: Should You Ban or Balance? | Art of the Game
Are Paladins too powerful? Is it time to ban certain classes from your tabletop roleplaying campaign? In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs debate a common topic in TTRPG circles: overpowered character classes...July 2, 2025 579 0
How to Make Your RPG Group Feel Like a Real Team | Art of the Game
How do you turn a group of strangers into a party of heroes? In this episode of Art of the Game, three game masters share practical strategies and hard-earned wisdom on building strong player bonds in...June 23, 2025 543 1
The Truth About Playing EVIL Characters in RPGs | Art of the Game
Should you play an evil character in your RPG? In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs tackle a controversial topic in tabletop RPGs: playing evil characters. Is it fun? Is it disruptive? Can...June 17, 2025 511 0
How to Craft Compelling VILLAINS | Art of the Game
Want better villains in your RPG? In this episode of Art of the Game, the GMs discuss what makes a villain truly unforgettable in your tabletop RPG campaigns. Using Scorpius from Farscape as a starting example,...June 9, 2025 463 0
How To Create Player Investment in Your RPG Campaigns | Art of the Game
Want your players to care deeply about your RPG campaigns? In this episode of Art of the Game, we discuss techniques for boosting player investment and keeping your sessions unforgettable. We explore how to help players...June 2, 2025 486 0
Are There REALLY 8 Ways to DM D&D? | Art of the Game
What kind of Dungeon Master are you? In this episode of Art of the Game, our GMs react to the Bonus Action video “There are actually ONLY 8 ways to DM D&D” and the related D&D...May 27, 2025 608 0
The Basics Of Dungeons & Dragons: Everything You Need To Know
Dungeons & Dragons, also known as D&D, is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) created by Dave Arneson and Gary Gygax in 1974. Dungeons & Dragons is now in its 5th edition, which was released in...October 25, 2021 2310 2