RPG Session Prep Nitty Gritty

Posted on May 15, 2013 by DM Samuel

Across a Table Madly, Episode 11: Session Prep Nitty Gritty

In this episode we talk about how we prepare for a tabletop gaming session. We discuss the ins and outs of session planning and give tips and tricks on how to best prepare for your game.

Things Mentioned in this Episode:

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The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Looking Forward in 2013

Posted on April 11, 2013 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 10: Looking Forward in 2013

In this episode we talk about new products we are excited for that will release in 2013. We discuss why we are anticipating these particular products, where we found out about the products, and when they expect to be released. We discuss these games in varying amounts of detail. What product are you anticipating the most this year?

Games Mentioned in this Episode:

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Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Licensed properties in RPG products

Posted on April 3, 2013 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 9: Licensed properties in RPG products

In this episode we talk about licensed universes and IP in RPG games. What are licensed products? Those are RPG products that are based on existing materials, such as popular television shows, movies, books, and comics. We briefly talk about how these types of products are sometimes good for introducing non-RPG-playing friends to table-top RPG playing. We quickly move on to discussing some of the problems in creating a good RPG system based on a license, as well as mentioning some of the games that do it right.

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Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Playing Outside Your Character Sheet

Posted on March 13, 2013 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 8: Playing Outside Your Character sheet

In this episode we talk about how to make your RPG game more interesting by playing more than the mechanics on your PC sheet. This show is all about playing your character, not your character sheet.

You can contact us at: Hosts AT AcrossATableMadly DOT com

Or follow us on twitter at:

Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

The Superhero Genre in RPGs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 7: The Superhero Genre in RPGs

In this episode we talk about the supers genre in RPGs. I won’t give any spoilers and tell you how we feel about the genre in the shownotes! You’ll have to listen to find out!

You can contact us at: Hosts AT AcrossATableMadly DOT com

Or follow us on twitter at:

Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Maps and Terrain in Your Game

Posted on January 2, 2013 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 6: Maps and Terrain in your game

In this episode of Across a Table Madly we discuss using maps and terrain in your game with guest Randall Walker (@deadorcs). We discuss several ways to create and use maps in your game as well has how to create interesting and awesome looking terrain for your tabletop.

Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode:

You can contact us at: Hosts AT AcrossATableMadly DOT com

Subscribe to us on iTunes: iTunes direct link

Or follow us on twitter at:

Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

How to be a Better Player

Posted on December 13, 2012 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 5: How to be a Better Player

What does it mean to be a good player at the RPG table? In this episode Aaron, Sam, and Kato discuss what it means to be a good player at the table and then we talk about ways to be an even better player. This discussion is system neutral and the advice is broadly applicable to any game or group. It runs long, and we apologize for that. We had fun discussing the topic, we feel it is one of our best shows yet, and we hope you enjoy listening.

You can contact us at: Hosts AT AcrossATableMadly DOT com

Or follow us on twitter at:

Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau - you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Obatron Productions, Savage Worlds, and Free RPG day

Posted on November 15, 2012 by DM Samuel

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Across a Table Madly, Episode 4: Obatron Productions, Savage Worlds, & Free RPG day

This episode Vickey Beaver of Obatron Productions was kind enough to sit down with us and talk about her company’s new campaign setting, Tunse’al. We discussed many things, including Savage Worlds, the Hellfrost Setting, systemless setting books, getting a license for your RPG product, and working with Pinnacle Entertainment Group. We also talked about how Free RPG Day is an important program in which to participate for a new company – by the way… the Tunse’al kickstarter features a Free RPG day product.

Other Things Mentioned on the Show:

Obatron Productions G+ page

Obatron Productions Forums – go provide feedback about what should go into a Free RPG day product!

Rich Burlew and The Order of the Stick

The Sea Cucumber and the evisceration defense

You can contact us at: Hosts AT AcrossATableMadly DOT com

Or follow us on twitter at:

Sam = @DMSamuel

Aaron = @WolfSamurai

Brittani-Pearl = @DnDPrincessAria

Kato = @KatoKatonian

The totally awesome Across A Table Madly logo was designed by Wesley K. Hall

The bumper music used in the podcast is by Alain Galarneau – you can hear more by visiting Music Alley and the Podcast Music Network.

Kickstarter for RPGs

Posted on October 4, 2012 by DM Samuel

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Across A Table Madly, Episode 3: Kickstarter for RPGs

Welcome back to Across A Table Madly – thanks for returning to listen to us talk about RPGs and gaming in general. This episode features special guest Tracy Barnett from Sand and Steam Productions. Tracy successfully used a kickstarter campaign to publish his game School Daze, and is currently running second kickstarter to publish his newest RPG creation, One Shot.

If you have comments please leave them below, using the comment form on this website, or you can email us at Hosts@AcrossATableMadly.com

We hope you enjoyed this episode – look for another one in two weeks on this very website!

Props in Your Game

Posted on September 24, 2012 by DM Samuel

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Across A Table Madly, Episode 2: Props in Your Game

This is the release of our second full episode of Across a Table Madly, our new podcast about all things RPG. This episode’s topic is Props in your Game! The sound is a bit fuzzy and has a slight static – hope it isn’t too much to bear.

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy it!