Join the Party

Party Planning Preview: Advice for Anxious Players

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #000: It should be summer all the time! And now it is and will always be!   Announcements - Pick Up More Monsters to Mash: A MOTW Bestiary and Three Short Games to Build Stories at jointhepartypod.com/merch! - We’re going to PAX Unplugged Dec 2-4! See us there! - We’re streaming at twitch.tv/jtpsidequests at 3pm ET in December (and tell us if you like that time)! - Steven is a good dude who knows what they're doing!!!!   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Steven! - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Hershele Ostropoler - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Anansi - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: That Thing Where You Get Sunburnt Even When It's Cloudy - Artwork: Coyote - Multitude: Little Steven from Bruce Springsteen’s Band and Also the Malevolent Spirit of Summer   Find Us Online - website: Steven's Cool Website For Chilling Out and Having Fun - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

18. The Summer I

Where did Eric get the idea for a kaiju battle and the timer mechanic? How long has that secret code been in the works? And which of the Best Friends is the safe-cracker in our heist crew? All that and more on the Afterparty!   Upcoming Schedule - November 29: Camp-Paign Episode 18 (Finale I) - December 6: Camp-Paign Episode 19 (Finale II) - December 13: Camp-Paign Episode 20 (Finale III) - December 20: Afterparty at the End of Camp (Eps 18-20)   Sponsors - Hero Forge, where you can start designing your custom miniature today! - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - Fanroll, home to some of the coolest dice we’ve ever seen. Get 10% off your purchase with code jointheparty at fanrolldice.com   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Eric Silver - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

Afterparty: The Battle I & II

Party Planning Preview: Our Unique Villain Laughs

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #101: if you’re going to pick a fight with someone or something, at least make sure you’re one standard deviation larger or smaller than them. If you’re smaller, you’re going to get crushed; if you’re bigger, you’re just punching down.   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - Shaker and Spoon, our favorite way to learn to make craft cocktails at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

17. The Battle II

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #246-01: staff members should strongly encourage all campers to participate in their age group’s summer musical. Regardless if they are pop-u-lar or need to be more chill, this is the perfect opportunity for campers to go the distance, let the sunshine in, and become one singular sensation. Rule #256-02: you must have a driver’s license to drive the surrey with the fringe on top.   Sponsors - D and Tea, where you can save 15% by signing up for a subscription at dandtea.com - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order. - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

16. The Battle I

Party Planning Preview: Brandon’s Party for Fun

What did we miss during our time lost in the woods? Was Charles always an undead moose? Is John Bonez Bones real?! All that and more on the Afterparty!   Upcoming Schedule - November 8: Camp-Paign Episode 16 - November 15: Camp-Paign Episode 17 - November 22: Afterparty (Eps 16-17) - November 29: Camp-Paign Episode 18 (Finale I) - December 6: Camp-Paign Episode 19 (Finale II) - December 13: Camp-Paign Episode 20 (Finale III) - December 20: Afterparty at the End of Camp (Eps 18-20)   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - Green Leaf Geek, where you can save $5 off any purchase of $15 or more with code JOINTHEPARTY at greenleafgeek.com   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Eric Silver - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host, Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host, Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Artwork: Allyson Wakeman - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

Afterparty: The Woods II and The Errands I & II

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #1041: Although it is easy and understandable that staff members may misplace personal items, it is tantamount that we keep our eyes on our things. You never know if your misplaced keychain could become the final piece of a magical doomsday device or integrated into a part-organic, part-inorganic beast that lives under our very feet.   Sponsors - Green Leaf Geek, where you can save $5 off any purchase of $15 or more with code JOINTHEPARTY at greenleafgeek.com - D and Tea, where you can save 15% by signing up for a subscription at dandtea.com - Twenty Sided Store, our friendly local game store! Use code JTPCAMP online or mention Join the Party in-store for 20% off your first order.   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

15. The Errands II

Party Planning Preview: Podcaster Wedding Reviewed NOT CLICKBAIT

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #101: Attack the hardest thing you have to do in a day first thing in the morning. As Mark Twain said, “If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. Wait… your job really eating frogs? Jesus H Christ, really? This was metaphorical advice about being productive!”   Sponsors - Quest Friends. Find more info at at questfriendspodcast.com/jointheparty or listen right now by searching “Quest Friends!” (with the exclamation point) in your podcatcher - Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

14. The Errands I

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #64, Addendum Q-4: If you are lost in the woods and are not sure if your companions are the same people that you began your journey with, disregard all previous rules and run.   Sponsors - Support “Starseekers’ Guide to Draken Star” by our friends at Dungeoncast by backing their Kickstarter at jointhepartypod.com/dungeoncast - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

13. The Woods II

Party Planning Preview: Julia’s Party for Fun

How do you stay safe around teenagers? What room in your house would you change into a bouncy castle? And will Jon Bones Bonez read your announcement? All that and more on the Afterparty!   Sponsors - Inked Gaming, our go-to shop for gaming supplies of all kinds. Get 10% off your order at inkedgaming.com/jointheparty - Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp! - BetterHelp, a secure online therapy service. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/jointheparty   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer, Editor: Julia Schifini - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

Afterparty: The Puzzle I & II and The Woods I

Camp Diogenes Staff Handbook, Rule #64: As soon as you realize that you're lost in the woods, stop moving. It's much easier for rescuers to find a stationary person than someone who is moving around. Only continue to move if you know where you are, need to find shelter, or a voice rumbling in the darkness tells you to do so.    Sponsors - Support “Starseekers’ Guide to Draken Star” by our friends at Dungeoncast by backing their Kickstarter at jointhepartypod.com/dungeoncast - Backup your files with Backblaze. You can get a free, fully-featured, no-credit-card-required trial at backblaze.com/jtp!   Find Us Online - website: jointhepartypod.com - patreon: patreon.com/jointhepartypod - twitch: twitch.tv/jtpsidequests - youtube: youtube.com/c/jointhepartypodcast - twitter: twitter.com/jointhepartypod - instagram: instagram.com/jointhepartypod - tumblr: jointhepartypod.tumblr.com - merch & music: jointhepartypod.com/merch   Cast & Crew - Co-Host, Co-Producer, GM: Eric Silver - Co-Host (Les Proenneke), Co-Producer, Sound Designer, Composer: Brandon Grugle - Co-Host (Carrie-Ann Price), Co-Producer: Amanda McLoughlin - Co-Host (Phoebe Cooper), Co-Producer: Julia Schifini - Multitude: multitude.productions   About Us Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

12. The Woods I

Join the Party is an actual play podcast with tangible worlds, genre-pushing storytelling, and collaborators who make each other laugh each week. We welcome everyone to the table, from longtime players to folks who’ve never touched a roleplaying game before. Hop into the Camp-Paign, our Monster of the Week story set in a weird and wild summer camp, or marathon our D&D games with Campaign 2 for a modern, sci-fi superhero game and Campaign 1 for a high fantasy story. And once a month we release the Afterparty, where we answer your questions about the show and how we play the game. New episodes every Tuesday.

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