A journey through the world of RPGs from the viewpoint of a long-time GM and player. RSS feed: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/1812670.rss Where else to find me: https://wheretofind.me/@Reddicediaries Leave a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/RDDRPGPodcast reddicediaries.substack.com
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It’s the final day of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are rewarding ourselves by cracking open a couple of cold ones and talking about what we find to be the most rewarding part of the hobby. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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It’s day 30 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about non-Experience based benefits in RPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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Only a couple more days of #RPGaDay2025 remaining, and for day 29 we’re talking about how TTRPGs can bring people together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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The prompt for day 28 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Suspense” and we’re giving our thoughts on building suspense and how sometimes you’re better to keep it tucked away for a later session. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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The prompt for day 27 of #RPGaDay2025 is “Tactic”, Hannah and I are giving some of our thoughts on mass battles and also discussing the tactical thinking in the game Band of Blades. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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For day 26 of #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are sharing our thoughts on having a nemesis for your player-party and some things to keep in mind. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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We’re talking about challenge ratings, encounter building and how necessary they are for day 35 of #RPGaDay2025 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day 24 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about some of the benefits and potential pitfalls of having grand reveals in your TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day 23 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re chatting about the most recent game that Hannah has run and how the way she describes it dovetails with an excellent episode of the Roleplay Rescue podcast I listened to recently. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedi…
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We’re on day 22 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are discussing how player’s choice of allies is often surprising but almost always entertaining. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day 21 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about our love of unexpected twists and turns in RPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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The prompt for #RPGaDay2025 day 20 is “Enter”, Hannah and I are talking about how entering into an adventure is a choice and the dangers of stepping out of your front door. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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It’s day 19 of #RPGaDay2025, and we’re talking destinies, what we like and don’t like about them in TTRPGs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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On day 18 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re discussing signs and how they can expand your gameworld. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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On day 17 of #RPGaDay2025, we’re talking about how #RPGaDay2025 has renewed my enthusiasm for putting out podcast episodes and how sometimes you can be your own worst enemy when it comes to keeping your enthusiasm up. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicedia…
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It’s day 16 of #RPGaDay2025, myself and Hannah are discussing progress in games and the benefit of “little wins.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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On day 15 of #RPGaDay2025 we might be deceiving you by pulling a switcheroo and discussing music in games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day 14 of #RPGaDay2025 and we’re talking about mysteries, how to set them up and the value of clues, we also touch on a cool game called Brindlewood Bay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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Eschewing the worlds of darkness that pervading 90s gaming, on day 13 Hannah and I are discussing the dangers posed by a lack of light in a dungeon and how this is bought to the fore in Shadowdark. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.com…
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It’s day 12 of #RPGaDay2025, Hannah and myself are discussing paths and how choices can make a game more meaningful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day eleven of #RPGaDay2025 and a slightly laboured metaphor sends Hannah and myself down a flavour rabbit-hole. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Origin”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day nine of RPGaDay2025, Hannah and I are talking about sources of inspiration and what inspires us in our games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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It’s day eight of RPGaDay 2025, but since Hannah and myself talking so much about exploring in the previous episode, we decided to roll a random alternative for this episode and ended up with the prompt “How proud adventure.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit re…
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In this episode for #RPGaDay2025 Hannah and I are looking at the prompt “Journey”. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reddicediaries.substack.comBy Red Dice Diaries
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