SideQuests!
Welcome to SideQuests, your high octane distraction from those other podcasts. We're a pen and paper RPG audio show featuring chatter about rules and how to master them, epic worldbuilding, player investment, and interviews with the people who make the games you love.Listen in as we trade tabletop war stories, make judgement calls on odd situations, and do everything we can to give you more RPG resources than you could dream of--all from a simple Sidequest! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictablegames/support
Episodes
141 episodes
Unintended Consequences with Calamity Punk
Mike the Calamity Punk sits down with the Paladins of Podcast to talk about the unintended consequences of player actions, DM decisions, and how they all help shape the world we build for our players.
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:02:12
Nomnivore Games and Accessability
We had the absolute pleasure talking with Derek and Kate from Nomnivore games about their thoughts and processes behind doing what they can to increase accessibility in their games. We also all agree on safety tools and how they limit some expr...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:25:23
White Carnation Adventure Group
Rob and Mike sit down with some of the guys from White Carnation Adventuring Group to talk all about their processes, world building, and what it means to be a large team of adventurers working on publishing material and adventures out into the...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:05:46
Kickstarter Part 2
Rob and Mike sit down with a few more experienced individuals as we wrap up our Kickstarter conversation.
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:24:11
The Business Side of TTRPGs
Rob and Mike take a look at the business side of table top role playing games.
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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56:06
Gamemaster Resources
Rob and Mike, the Paladins of Podcast sit down and talk about what resources they utilize to help run their games, keep track of information, and make sure to have everything they need to run a successful short-term game, or long-term campaign....
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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56:12
Introduction to Kickstarter
Today we sit down with quite a few guests who have either worked their magic on kickstarter and have had a successful campaign. We ask question from a perspective of what it takes to plan a successful crowdfunding campaign, as well as how to pl...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:49:36
Improving and Preperation
Today we tackle the idea of improvisation techniques and preparing your games. We also have a few guests, Calamity Punk, and DM Seti join us as we talk about what it takes to prepare for sessions and what we do to help build our improve skills....
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:16:00
Building Community and TTRPGs as a Creative Outlet
In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike explore the powerful role tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) play in building vibrant communities, both in person and online. Discover how these games bring people together, fostering creativity an...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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47:12
Getting player feedback
In this episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, your trusted paladins of podcasting, dive deep into the essential topic of player feedback. Join them as they discuss the best times and methods for gathering player insights to enhance your games, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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45:52
World Building Series 2 - Nomadic Magic
In this episode of SideQuests!, we dive deeper into the world we began building in our previous episode. Focusing on one of the two cultures we defined, we start to flesh out the intricacies of how magic influences and operates within our desol...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:28:01
World Building Introduction - Scorched Earth
In this exciting episode of SideQuests!, we embark on the creative journey of world building with a focus on the concept of 'Scorched Earth'. We delve into the process of determining the best method for constructing a captivating world: should ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:24:09
Ethical Considerations in Tabletop Gaming
Today the Paladins of Podcast talk about the Ethical Considerations in the table top gaming space. Mike's bullet points really help us keep track of some of the biggest points within this topic, and we start out with one of the best considerati...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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54:38
It's Mainstream Now
The paladins are talking about the hobby space of tabletop role playing games being Mainstream now. From some long-humbled roots in obscurity such as Dungeon Majesty, a televised Public Access late night actual play that set the stage for today...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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57:26
The Mind of a Storyteller
In the latest episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, the intrepid Paladins of Podcast, journey into the creative depths of storytelling with their newest member, Mike. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Mike's storytelling prowess as he sha...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:01:02
From HeroQuest to Heroic Adventures
SideQuests! returns with a revamped lineup, introducing the newest podcast paladin, Mike Taylor (TaylorLyfe). Rob and Mike dive into Mike's intriguing journey from childhood adventures with HeroQuest and comic books to his distinguished m...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:01:45
Evil Genius Games is Hemorrhaging
In this gripping episode, the paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, are joined by fellow paladins, Lauren and Tucker, to dissect the recent exposé shaking the foundations of tabletop gaming. The spotlight falls on Evil Genius Games, the masterminds...
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1:00:15
A Recap and Ramble
Join the Paladins of Podcast Rob and Eli as they embark on another unscripted journey through the realms of gaming. In this episode, they kick back and reminisce about their latest gaming sessions, delving into the highs, lows, and unexpected t...
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50:50
Sieges, Wars, and Granularity
Join the paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, as they journey through the thrilling tales of their gaming escapades in this week's episode. Eli's party emerges victorious despite unforeseen challenges, while Rob navigates the trials of dun...
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45:06
Decoding Game Mechanics: The Math of Fun
Join the intrepid paladins of SideQuests, Podcast Rob and Eli, as they reunite with Paladin Tucker for a deep dive into the intricate world of game mechanics. In this episode, they dissect what makes a good system truly exceptional. From the fu...
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47:12
Unveiling the Secrets of Proactive Game Mastering
Join the mighty paladins of podcast, Rob and Eli, on a thrilling episode of SideQuests! In this exciting installment, the hosts share captivating session recaps, including Eli's ingenious hack master game split between two sessions and Rob&...
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42:14
Planar Chronicles: Journeys Across Dimensions
Join the Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Eli in this exciting episode of "Sidequests!" as they delve into the enchanting realm of planar adventures. Discover the diverse worlds they explore, from the time-traveling wonders of the Torch t...
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45:53
Cursed Conclusions and Fey Contracts
Join the Paladins of Podcast, Rob and Eli, in the latest episode of SideQuests as they delve into the immersive worlds of their tabletop adventures. Eli unveils the gripping conclusion to his cursed players' saga, unraveling the mysteries t...
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