Abe’s away… doing something (??) leaving Matt and John to have a one on one. But neither are smokers, so they mix some drinks and have themselves their own version of a smoke break. In this session the two of them shoot the breeze and talk about things in Matt’s campaigns he’s running.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Wizards' Council Podcast

Drink Break

In today’s session, Abe and John sit down to discuss something a lot of DMs could use and Abe is currently working on. A session zero Campaign Handout. A small bit of reading to introduce your characters to the game they are about to dive into. Some of its recap, some of its new info. But just another great tool in the DM’s toolbox. So grab a beverage and relax with us as we talk about what goes into this helpful doc!   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

Campaign Handout

If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Would you still do it if you know there was ramifications to the world or your person if you used the wish poorly? Welcome to the episode where the Council sits down with their friend @broke_dm, Niko, to discuss the Wish spell. Find out the complexities and intricacies of this ultra powerful, world altering spell.    If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri  

Wish

This week on the Wizard’s Council Podcast, the guys sit around and create another character. This time from the opposite direction. John conjures up a store about a possible character to be made and then Abe and Matt set out to build it. What makes sense? What options do we leave open for the future? Come and sit and watch this fairly chill episode of WCP.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

A Star is Born

You cast out your BBEG and like good little fishes those Players come nibbling and biting at that sweet sweet bait. All to draw them into the great arcs you have in store for them. Wait, what? Why aren’t they biting? But my quests? All my sidequests and plots and plans? Hours of work lost to the whimsy of some rogue and his cockemamy scheme to rob the local brewer of its recipe for its popular brew!... this episode is brought to you by FrustrationTM. The aggravation maker. But jokes aside today we discuss quest hooks and the fruits and foibles of them as you use them in your game.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hook, Line and Thinker

Peanut butter and jelly. Salt and Vinegar. Earth, Wind, and Fire. The Beatles. Many a great pairing and grouping and among those greats is the DM and their Players. But like some of those things, they can have issues and clash, so today we wanted to discuss today the DM-Player dynamic. What should be expected of players and what should be expected of DMs. Join us today as we touch on this classic pairing.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

DM-Player Dynamic

An episode idea requested by a listener, the council sits down to discuss their experiences with TTRPGs. What have they played, what may be their favorite system, and potential bars for entry for new players. So sit back and relax as this pseudo “coming soon to a theater near you” plays out.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

What have we played

Matt had mysteriously disappeared on Abe and John this week, so they bust out the lounge chairs, kick back with a beverage, and just kind of shoot the shit to fill the time. So, come on in and join them as they discuss things going on in their own games.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Smoke Break 2 Electric Boogaloo

During the session today, the council sits down and creates a character. Matt builds it, while John and Abe fill in the details. In the process they find that they may have just come up with a one shot they’d love to run in the future just based on their creation. So, listen in while these guys just spitball ideas and create a character for you.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Character Creation Live Edition

Hidden in the pages of the Dungeon Masters’ Guide are some hidden gems that any DM should know about. In today's session, the council sits down and sheds some like on these nuggets of gold. From additional combat actions to useful tables. So, grab a chair, a jeweler’s eyepiece, and let's look over these delightful little gems.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Hidden Gems

Howdy partner, how ya’ll doin’? In today’s session, a couple cowpokes want to talk on the topic of Genre’s in tabletop games. So order up a sasparilla, have a seat, and listen in as the boys talk over genres like horror, intrigue, crime, and, a personal favorite, westerns.   Web of Contacts referenced in the podcast: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14a54X-8SgtXjrhkLeDAx8Achqp0_JgfsVibZ-sB-emI/pubhtml    Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Story Genre

We’ve covered some diversity of NPCs in a previous session, but in this session we talk about NPC creation and use. We wanted to touch on creating vital characters for your PCs to engage with from the king of the nation or a court influencer.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

NPCs

So many years of rolling dice and creating stories with friends and strangers alike. After doing this for so many years, why do we continue to still do it? What keeps us coming back for more. Abe, John, and Matt sit around the table and discuss what it is that keeps this still coming back as DMs and Players, regardless of the system they play. So, sit back and relax as a couple of long time buddies shoot the breeze about what keeps them coming back.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Why do we play RPG’s

You’ve seen the thousand yard stare of a player clearly checked out. “What have I done that’s so boring?” you might think to yourself. Well in today’s session we wanted to discuss some ways to keep things interesting and engaging for players as you crawl through the dungeon. We toss around some ideas for things in and out of combat as well as some things players can do to help themselves. So find your comfy chair, grab a drink, and listen in.    Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Player Engagement

Here ye! Here ye! We call to order this council to discuss the topics of politics in our games. From the hierarchy to the global and galactic scales of war and its ramifications. Our panel of council members discuss questions you need to ask yourself as you construct your governmental bodies. So, have a sit, pour yourself a glass of something, and listen in as the council presides over this session.   Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.   If you have any questions please reach out to us via e-mail at WizardsCouncilPod@gmail.com or through Twitter at @WizardsPod.   Intro and Outro music by: David Fesliyan Artwork by: Gilbert Neri

Pol 101

Wizard Council is a biweekly podcast where we discuss the trials and tribulations that occurred while playing and running D&D and other RPGs. We will address issues ranging from problem players and DMs to the nitty gritty of fighting styles and everything in between.

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