Podcasts by GM box
This is a podcast where one veteran game master and one green game master discuss the ins and outs of GM-ing. We give tips on how to be a better GM, or at least how to avoid some pitfalls. The focus isn't on one system of rules but rather general ideas.We are an inclusive podcast. Is means we're very LGBTQ+ friendly, have a feminist approach, speak out on issues such as racism, ableism, and more. If you're not on board with this, don't be an ass and move on to a more suitable podcast.
Further podcasts by Åsa Tornborg & Johan Winqvist
Podcast on the topic Spiele
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Getting back into it from 2021-10-01T07:00
There are times when the game is interrupted for long periods of time. Maybe you needed a break, everyone was away for the summer, or there was a global pandemic preventing you from seeing each ...
ListenHow to talk to your players from 2021-09-17T06:00
We are finally back! Pardon the long wait, and the sound quality of this episode, and the fact that we are a bit rusty. :P
We always say, "talk to your players", but sometimes...
Summer break from 2021-06-24T21:00
We are having a bit of a summer break, but we'll soon be back!
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ListenPlayers, we love you. Please help! from 2021-05-14T07:00
This episode we reach out to our beloved players with a collection of advice to make your and your GM's gaming experience even better!
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Making silent players talk from 2021-04-30T07:00
Roleplaying is a fundamentally social endeavour, but speaking up can sometimes be difficult. As the GM you can help your players feel comfortable taking an active part. We give a few tips and tr...
ListenNew players! from 2021-04-16T07:00
Introducing a group of only new players is exciting but comes with its own challenges. We explore some of the things to keep in mind to make it fun rather than overwhelming. Tell us how you wer...
ListenTackling new systems from 2021-04-02T07:00
In this episode we discuss how we approach learning a new roleplay system. We also get a visit from a very special guest.
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Villains - Are they really evil? from 2021-03-19T07:00
The protagonists your players portray usually need an antagonist to create the conflict and story. But what should you think about when trying to come up with one? We talk about what makes a vil...
ListenLore dump - Fashion and silly hats from 2021-03-05T07:00
Describing an NPC can tell your players so much about them. Their status, their personality, the culture they live in, and even the resources available in the area. But what are those clues that...
ListenLore dump - Occultism from 2021-02-19T07:00
The first of our Lore Dump episodes where we do a deep dive into a nerdy topic with a few ideas for how you can use it in a game or a game world. First up is occultism and astrology. Much histor...
ListenDoing oneshots and playing with strangers from 2021-02-05T07:00
We talk about having strangers at your table as you start a campaign or for a one-shot. We include some improvising of our own as well!
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Preparing to be unprepared from 2021-01-22T07:00
We relied on experience more than preparation for this episode. But how to do that? We talk about various strategies that might help you be more confident when you haven't prepared.
Being completely new and playing online from 2020-12-18T09:00
Today's episode (a bit late up, sorry about that) we have a guest from all the way from the other side of the apartment - Delphine!
We talk about what it's light to be very ne...
Approaching sensitive subjects from 2020-12-04T07:00
It is important that everyone feels comfortable playing, and that means talking about what is and isn't acceptable beforehand. We talk about what some of those things are and give our take ...
ListenOut of ideas and GM burnout from 2020-11-13T07:00
Out of ideas? Out of energy? You're not alone. We've all gone through it, but all is not lost. Join us to talk about ways you can get back into the game.
Talk about your exper...
Halloween special - or how to scare your players from 2020-10-30T07:00
Make your horror stories actually feel scary. We talk about strategies for what to do and what not to do. We might not show you an actual monster, but we'll talk about why that would be a b...
ListenProblematic players and how to accomodate for them from 2020-10-23T07:00
Players make our games the wonderful things that they are. But it can be tricky to balance a group and get it to play nicely with each other. We share our experiences and how we dealt with them ...
ListenAll the games! from 2020-10-09T07:00
In this episode we (or mostly Johan) ramble on about different game systems that we like, or would like to try out. This episode is a bit longer than the usual, so if you dont want to listen to ...
ListenThe quest for an interesting world from 2020-09-25T07:00
In this episode we discuss how you build upon an existing setting, fangirl over Matthew Mercer, tell you what we hide behind our gm-screens and take note on the importance of coffee. We elaborat...
ListenNon player characters from 2020-09-18T07:00
We discuss how to create NPCs. Åsa shares her less than structured method for conjuring up interesting characters and we discuss how we struggle to make our worlds more diverse. We make a few no...
ListenPlayer characters from 2020-09-11T07:00
In this episode Johan rambles on about how to guide your players in the creation of their characters, in what character traits you might want to avoid and how to squeeze in characters in a group...
ListenThe first storyline from 2020-09-04T07:00
In this episode we try to guide you through the wobbly steps of writing your very first story (spoiler alert: you need a beginning and an end). We discuss how to get the story started and about ...
ListenIntroduction from 2020-08-28T07:00
In this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk generally about being a game master. We try to provide advice for any game or world.The sound got a bit unbalanced this episode - we'll try ...
ListenIntroduction from 2020-08-28T07:00
In this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk generally about being a game master. We try to provide advice for any game or world.The sound got a bit unbalanced this episode - we'll try ...
ListenIntroduction from 2020-08-28T07:00
In this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk generally about being a game master. We try to provide advice for any game or world.The sound got a bit unbalanced this episode - we'll try ...
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