Podcasts by EFP

EP 47 Pass the Camera from 2020-10-22T00:13:48

I'M BACK! It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about.

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EP 46 Covid Gaming from 2020-10-15T00:29:41

I'M BACK!
It has been too long, everyone, so let's dive in cause there is a lot to talk about.

Episode 46 is all about Covid Gaming and how I am currently doing it. O...

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EP 45 Lore at the Table from 2020-02-12T23:45:49

After running a demi-god game the last 4 months I’ve realized how important Lore is and how much work creating it doesn’t have to be. Watch.Listen.Learn --- Support this podcast: Listen

EFP (Trailer) from 2020-01-29T22:04:29

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EP 44 Saying No from 2020-01-29T21:52:17

Saying No is a tool in the tabletop hobby, but are you abusing its power? In this episode I'll break down its uses along with the transparent set up. --- Support this podcast: Listen

EP 43 What is a Living Community from 2020-01-15T00:29:58

Today I get a little personal on my time being a part of and running living communities. It’s a reflective and informative episode as I go through my thoughts on it. --- Support this podcast: Listen

EP 42 Be a Better Player 101 from 2020-01-01T01:27:59

Time to dive into how to be a better Player 101. Topics: Basics, Realization, Actualizing, Tips from Players, GM Player Tips. Closing. Happy New year! --- Support this podcast: Listen

EP 41 The Change Up from 2019-12-09T20:01:50

Does your tabletop game feel stale? Well, this episode is for you. The Change Up goes over tips and tricks on how to liven up your game. So, get something to write with and let’s dive in. --- Su...

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EP 40 Monsters from 2019-11-25T08:34

It’s time to talk about my favorite thing in gaming, MONSTERS! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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EP 39 How to GM pt 2 from 2019-05-31T21:21:33

This is a continuation from EP 30 How to GM. I wanted to give a bit of time and dive a little deeper into my process In hopes it can help you. --- Support this podcast: Listen

EP 38 Ship Combat from 2019-05-24T00:53:27

With the Grimmerspace Kickstarter funded I wanted to dig into ship combat. The topics range from talking to your players to cinematic combat. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer. --- Support...

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EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for? from 2019-05-01T00:32:50

Flipboard • EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for? • West • Why be a Lich • Plataxian • Bumper • The How • The Phylactery • Battlegrounds & Lairs • Static City Drumline • MmmM • Static City Drumline •...

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Episode 36 Running Duos from 2019-04-18T23:37:10

In episode 36 I talk about running a two player game and how to do it. Full of tips and tricks to add to your 5e game or to any game you may be running. Watch. Listen. Learn.

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EP 35 GaryCon XI Post from 2019-03-14T20:27:24

Recorded this early early Sunday morning during GaryCon XI. My voice is a bit trashed but I wanted to get my thoughts out while they are fresh. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.

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Ep 34 Backgrounds from 2019-02-20T23:22:44

Today I want to talk about Backgrounds from both sides of the screen. I have a few tips and a lot of forgotten backgrounds over my years, so let’s talk about how to make them work for your games. ...

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Ep 33 Deep dive interview with iron GM competitor David Benevides about running comic books RPGs. from 2019-01-25T18:31:32

Comic book tabletop RPGs is the hardest thing for me to run as a GM. With that said I brought in a friend and Iron GM competitor, David Benevides to dig deep on how to make comic book games better....

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EP 32 Negotiation in RPGs from 2018-12-10T23:20:19

Welcome back to episode 32 where I dive into running negotiations in tabletop RPGs. Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this podcast: https://...

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Ep 31 Playing Old Games from 2018-09-09T17:46:11

Today is all about playing old games. I had a blast diving back into Cyberpunk with two of my best friends. I urge you to try the same thing. Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 30 Learning to GM from 2018-07-24T21:31:58

Today we dive into leaning to GM and finding a Group. Watch.Listen.Learn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Ep 29 Interview with Iron GM Necessary Evil from 2018-07-05T23:48:21

I’m extremely honored to have the 3 time Iron GM winner, Necessary Evil on for a deep dive interview. I do apologize in advance fro anything he says that may offend you. --- Support this podcast...

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Ep 28 Rewarding Character Development from 2018-06-15T23:15:36

In today’s episode is all about rewarding players for character development and the systems I love that already do it. Remember, Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 27 Setting the Tone from 2018-06-10T21:42:40

Let’s talk about how to set the tone for your game. Each setting deserves some study to make sure you are doing it justice. Thanks to Drew for the Bumper and remember, Watch. Listen. Learn. --- ...

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Ep 26 Magic is Everything from 2018-05-19T00:01:46

In today's episode I go over how magic in games is an important piece to a setting. I go over how to ground it into your experience and some of my ideas on free form magic. Remember to call in thro...

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Ep 25 Breaking Point from 2018-05-15T03:06:53

Today I want to talk about when is the right time to change to a new game. We will dive into the ways I handle it and how I bring it to the table. Watch.Listen.Learn --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 24 player Commitment from 2018-05-05T21:49:08

Let’s talk about what you can do as a Player to make a better PC in episode 24 of EFP. Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this podcast: https...

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Ep 23 It's a Trap! from 2018-04-28T20:34:43

Today we talk traps on both sides of the gaming table. We touch on why the exist. How to use them. Abusing their power and how PCs can use the rules to their advantage. Remember to Watch. Listen. L...

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Ep 22 Stealth in Games from 2018-04-13T20:50:55

It’s time to dig into the ugly skill in the room, STEALTH. Maybe even find a solution! Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this podcast: https...

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Ep 21 Designing a Setting from 2018-03-29T22:43:42

Today I want to talk about designing your own setting and what my process is. Hopefully this will help at least one listener during the creative struggle. Watch. Listen. Learn. --- Support this ...

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Ep 20 Character Development from 2018-03-22T23:52:16

Today I want to talk about how to create a deeper character. To design something that isn’t just numbers on a sheet. Watch. Listen. Learn --- Support this podcast: Listen

EP 18 Narrative from 2018-03-15T22:52:18

In this episode we go over Narrative in gaming on both the GMs and Players side of the Screen. This is followed up with an announcement I have been waiting for. Go roll some dice and remember to Wa...

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Ep 18 GaryCon X Pathfinder 2.0 from 2018-03-12T21:36:22

My voice is shot, and this is recorded in the car but I wanted to get these thoughts out before they fade. Let’s talk about GaryConX and Pathfinder 2.0. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 17 Playing with New Players from 2018-03-03T02:43:42

Today we talk about how we should approach a table with new players or GMs. Remember to drink, roll some dice and share. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 16 Pacing from 2018-02-22T20:28:40

This is an episode about pacing your tabletop RPGs and storytelling. I hope you enjoy. Remember to call in using the anchor app and follow my patreon for more of my work. --- Support this podcas...

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Phylactery Session 5 Postcast from 2018-02-19T22:29:23

Phylactery Session 5 Postcast • Aftermath • Research • Closing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Phylactery Session 5 Precast from 2018-02-19T22:29:01

Phylactery Session 5 Precast • Precast thoughts • Upping magic! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Ep 15 Combat from 2018-02-16T00:07:23

Ep 15 Combat • Basics • New Idea • Description • Damage • Blackmoor Society • Death Blow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/sup...

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Phylactery Session 4 Postcast from 2018-02-13T21:18:37

Phylactery Session 4 Postcast • Part 2 • Part 3 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Phylactery Session 4 Precast from 2018-02-13T21:18:12

Phylactery Session 4 Precast • Prescast 2 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Ep 14 Organizations from 2018-02-09T23:50:59

Ep 14 Organizations • Organizations • Development • PC Side • Joining • Kickstarter Strongholds & Streaming --- Support this podcast: https:...

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Ep 13 All about Story from 2018-02-01T23:16:41

Ep 13 Story • Opening • Why Mechanics • Like a Movie • Blackmoor Society • Narrative World Building • Out of the Box • This Week --- Support this podcast: Listen

Phylactery Session 3 Postcast from 2018-01-29T21:52:03

Phylactery Session 3 Postcast • Overview • Escaping • Closing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Phylactery Session 3 Precast from 2018-01-29T21:51:21

Phylactery Session 3 Precast • Setup • New Monster • Game Time --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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Ep 12 Set Pieces from 2018-01-26T01:31:42

Ep 12 Set Pieces • The 3 E’s of Set PIeces • Organizing • 5min Set Piece Design • Mechanics • Let's colab! • Callin Hobbs • Closing Thoughts --- Support this podcast: Listen

Phylactery Session 2 Postcast from 2018-01-23T00:48:11

Phylactery Session 2 Postcast • In Watchers Cave • Down the mountain • What did I Learn --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/supp...

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Phylactery Session 2 Precast from 2018-01-23T00:47:47

Phylactery Session 2 Precast • Ideas for today’s adventure --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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EP 11 Monster Creation from 2018-01-19T00:30:54

EP 11 Crafting Monsters • Why a new monster? • Where to start • Mythology • GM Abilities Secret • In the dmg • Thanks for the call in • Critical Roll and Patreon --- Support this podcast: Listen

Phylactery Session 1 Postcast from 2018-01-15T04:11:40

Phylactery Session 1 Postcast • I really like D&D 5e • Post thoughts with thinking music --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/sup...

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Phylactery Session 1 Precast from 2018-01-15T04:10:58

Phylactery Pre Show Session 1 • Missing Player • New Prep • New plot webs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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EP 10 House Rules from 2018-01-12T04:23:47

EP 10 House Rules • Why do you need them? • When and how to apply them. • Designer House Rules. • How to present them. • EFP! • Answer to Hobbs • Wrap Up. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Phylactery Session 0 from 2018-01-07T19:14:54

Session 0 New Setting • Why the new game. • Phylactery and campaign ideas • Magic vs Steel • Run down --- Support this podcast: https://anch...

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EP 9 New Year. New Campaign? from 2018-01-04T23:16:55

EP 9 New Year. New Campaign? • Is it time? • The signs. • Talk to your group. • Ideas • Weave and Conventions --- Support this podcast: http...

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Dungeons and Story from 2017-12-28T19:51:34

EP 8 Dungeons and Story • Why and Who • Traps what are they good for? • Puzzles in tangible ways • NPCs are important • Closing Call in! --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 7 Convention Play from 2017-12-19T02:33:18

EP 7 Convention Play / GMing • Getting ready and Table Etiquette • Immersion and how to do it. • What I’ll be doing at Midwinter and Non-Con • Plotted Adventures Season 1 FINISHES! • Adventure Hook...

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Ep 6 Transparency Dec 8 2017 from 2017-12-08T22:44:01

EP 6 Transparency Dec 8 2017 • Organized play and Community • X-Card in Play • From the Rocking Chair • The Last Iron choose your own adventure. https://instagram.com/p/BEhO8GJjVtr/ --- Support ...

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Ep 5 West Marches from 2017-11-30T20:38:15

Ep 5 West Marches • Why West Marches • The Breakdown • Handling rules for your system in WM • New Releases • Roll some dice • Uppercuts. Remember to call in and my Patreon Adventure Releases tonigh...

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Ep 4 New Rules from 2017-11-22T20:33:40

EP 4 New Rules • From the Rocking Chair • Ruler • Call in from Sean at Gaming & BS. Happy Thanksgiving from EFP. Now go roll some dice and drink a beer. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 3 Twitch and Tabletop from 2017-11-16T23:55:54

In today’s short cast I talk about twitch streaming and tabletop gaming. There is reference to Rollplay and there 5e round table discussion. If you haven’t watched this I highly recommend it. Link ...

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Ep 2 Brian Berg of TPK Games from 2017-11-10T11:20:55

Erik Frankhouse Presents a deep dive with Brian Berg owner of TPK Games. We talk bout running a business to how one gets into the industry. --- Support this podcast: Listen

Ep 1 Nov 7 2017 GameHoleCon from 2017-11-10T10:48:48

EFP Nov 9 2017 GameHoleCon • I love GameHoleCon • Closing and Podcasts! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support

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EFP Nov 9 2017 GameHoleCon from 2017-11-09T23:48:40

Talk about my time at GameHoleCon and what I love about it. Don’t forget to call in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/efp/support...

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Drew Staton Voice Acting from 2017-10-12T06:42:56

Oct 11 2017 Voice Acting • 1hr interview with Drew Staton • Interview with Andrew Staton • Interview with Andrew Staton • Interview with Andrew Staton --- Support this podcast: Listen