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THAC0 Says What? Exploring Mechanics and the Future of TTRPGs

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Click, Clack, Brain Go Brrrr: Diving Into Tabletop Mechanics

There are receipts, and Arcadia gets to GM this episode! Malcolm kicks things off by talking about the future of TTRPGs and how many players are exploring customized and solo gaming. While solo games or mechanics-heavy systems can feel more like a Choose Your Own Adventure or an RPG video game, most of us agree that it’s not the same as gathering around a table with friends.

Virtual tabletops and AI-assisted tools are also gaining traction, but while these innovations are cool, they can sometimes take away from the social magic of tabletop gaming.

After the break, Tori brings the conversation back to Dungeons & Dragons mechanics. What’s your favorite mechanic? We each share ours at the table, talk about RAW (Rules As Written), and even get derailed along the way. Jess nearly takes out Arcadia over a fudged mechanic, proving that having three GMs weigh in makes for a lively discussion.

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Click, Clack, Brain Go Brrrr: Diving Into Tabletop Mechanics

There are receipts, and Arcadia gets to GM this episode! Malcolm kicks things off by talking about the future of TTRPGs and how many players are exploring customized and solo gaming. While solo games or mechanics-heavy systems can feel more like a Choose Your Own Adventure or an RPG video game, most of us agree that it’s not the same as gathering around a table with friends.

Virtual tabletops and AI-assisted tools are also gaining traction, but while these innovations are cool, they can sometimes take away from the social magic of tabletop gaming.

After the break, Tori brings the conversation back to Dungeons & Dragons mechanics. What’s your favorite mechanic? We each share ours at the table, talk about RAW (Rules As Written), and even get derailed along the way. Jess nearly takes out Arcadia over a fudged mechanic, proving that having three GMs weigh in makes for a lively discussion.

Music Credit:
Rise (Epic, Inspirational, Cinematic) by Artur Aravidi — licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

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