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Inspiration Point

Adam Power, Andrew Geertsen, & Tiana Ren Hanson

What"s the point?! Join Adam and Tiana for some friendly, off-the-cuff discussion about their ideas on D&D, RPGs, or just games in general!

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01:30:39

S04 E07: Practical Prep Practices (Guest Host:...

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2023/02/27

On this episode, we're joined for a second time by expert Dungeon Master: DragnaCarta to talk about what tabletop RPG prep should involve. We talk about resources and techniques that can help you manage session and campaign preparation without losing your mind, and even have fun while you do it! Also, on this episode we talk about Dragna's suped-up (and, if the copious feedback is to be believed, much more accurate) system for balancing encounters: Challenge Rating 2.0 (CR2.0). You can

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01:01:41

S04 E06: ChatGPT

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2023/02/20

This week, we sit down to discuss something of dire import: that the machines are coming, and their champion is ChatGPT. You know what? So far, it's as amazing as it is unbelievable [read: terrifying]!Support the show

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01:05:14

S04 E05: Adam's System Idea

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2023/02/13

On this episode, in light of the Wizards of the Coast OGL debacle, Adam is looking to workshop an idea for his own little RPG, so we do just that! Come sit down with us and see if you come up with any ideas of your own. :)Support the show

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01:01:48

S04 E04: Gear-Grinding Bad Habits

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2023/02/06

When it comes to TTRPGs (or even life in general), it can become easy to fall into some bad habits that can suck all the joy out of what should be a really fun pass-time. Join us this week as Adam gets a handful of these off his chest in an effort to help us all to better how we treat one another.Support the show

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S04 E03: Do systems really matter?

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2023/01/30

In the wake of some difficult times within the TTRPG hobby, we take a step back and ask the big questions, the tough questions, the real questions: why are we here? what is it all about? do our TTRPG systems really matter?! Well, depending on your definitions of "here" and "it" are, we possibly answer all of those questions on this show! So sit on down and gain some new perspective with us, your pals, on your weekly dose of the secret ingredient.Support the show

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01:34:12

S04 E02: WotC OGL Madness

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2023/01/23

The tabletop RPG community has been turned upside down recently (as of Jan 2023) ever since Dungeons & Dragons' owner Wizards of the Coast (and their parent company, Hasbro) were caught flat-footed when a new version of the company's previously well-regarded Open Game License was leaked to the community. Since then, it has been a war between Hasbro/WotC and the community (players/GMs/third-party publishers), as the big company tries to achieve its bottom-line goals, and the community

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01:03:45

S04 E01: Burnout Breakdown

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2023/01/06

On our first episode of this new year, we sit down to talk about the challenging issue of burnout. When does something fun become difficult or tiresome, and what can we do to help with that? Come along with us and let's see if we can't find out together!Support the show

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01:26:37

S03 E45: Lessons Learned This Year

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2022/12/24

Join us on this final episode of the year, Adam and Andrew sit down to talk about what they learned this year, and how we might be able to use those lessons learned in order for us all to have even better TTRPG experiences in the year to come.Support the show

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02:14:34

S03 E44: FATE School 7 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/12/17

Welcome to our FINAL episode of Fate School; lucky number 7! This week, we take our newly-minted skills and chase the big-shadowy-jerkface-man down into the sewers and when we get there, our way is blocked by someone new.In this series, we have learned in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE, 2 HERE, 3 HERE, and 4 HERE, and 5 HERE, and 6 HERE!You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form

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02:03:42

S03 E43: FATE School 6 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/11/27

Fate School is back for episode 6 and this week, we talk about Adam's first time running Fate, answer more questions, and do some clarifications!In this series, we're learning in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE, 2 HERE, 3 HERE, and 4 HERE, and 5 HERE!You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form for FREE at the links below!Please SHARE and Support the show!- Fate Core,

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01:33:03

S03 E42: FATE School 5 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/11/19

Fate School is back for episode 5 and this week, we jump into how to go about RUNNING (GMing) the game!In this series, we're learning in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE, 2 HERE, 3 HERE, and 4 HERE!You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form for FREE at the links below!Please SHARE and Support the show!- Fate Core, Accelerated & Condensed- The Book of HanzSupport the

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01:42:52

S03 E41: FATE School 4 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/11/11

Fate School is back for episode 4! This week, we start with some Q&A and get into doing a non-combat scenario. In this series, we're learning in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE, 2 HERE, and 3 HERE!You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form for FREE at the links below!Please SHARE and Support the show!- Fate Core, Accelerated & Condensed- The Book of HanzSupport the

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02:00:28

S03 E40: FATE School 3 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/11/04

IT'S ACTION TIME! Fate School is back for episode 3, and now it's time to jump into ACTIONS! On this episode, the main attraction is, collectively, the 4 Action Types: Overcome, Create Advantage, Attack, and Defend. To get into these deeper, we take Sam, Charlotte, and Wrex and take our first crack at playing!In this series, we're learning in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE, and Fate

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01:16:34

S03 E39: Stop Dying!

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2022/10/29

On this episode, we take a small break from our Fate School mini-series and talk about the reasons why folks might find their characters dying when playing tabletop RPGs, and some ideas on how to get better about keeping that from happening.Support the show

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01:40:14

S03 E38: FATE School 2 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/10/22

Fate School is BACK! On this episode, we dive deeper into character creation and try the SUPER cool character bonding tool: THE PHASE TRIO. In this series, we're learning in real-time how to play the FATE RPG system! If you haven't listened to the previous episodes, start with Fate School 1 HERE!You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form for FREE at the links below!Please SHARE and Support the show!- Fate Core, Accelerated & Condensed- The Book of HanzSupport the

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01:50:28

S03 E37: FATE School 1 (Guests: Robert Hanz & Tiana...

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2022/10/13

Learn how to play the FATE RPG system! This is the first episode in a multi-part mini-series where FATE Guru Robert Hanz joins us to help us all understand this unique and fascinating RPG system.You can find the rules, as well as the Book of Hanz, in digital form for FREE at the links below!- Fate Core, Accelerated & Condensed- The Book of HanzSupport the show

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01:25:56

S03 E36: GM Mental Stat Leveling

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2022/10/08

Last week, Adam and Andrew discussed how a GM could level up their "physical" attributes. This week, they discuss how a GM can increase their Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma!Support the show

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01:29:10

S03 E35: GM Physical Stat Leveling

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2022/10/01

On tonight's episode, we discuss the GM "physical" stats of Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution and dive into the ways in which we can level them all up!Support the show

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01:23:38

S03 E34: What are YOUR GM stats?

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2022/09/24

On this episode, Adam presents a terrific idea: let's take the base attributes from D&D (strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom, and charisma), and see how those could apply to a GM. Listen in, think about what your stats and class would be, and be sure to let us know!Please toss us a great rating and write us a review!Check out the patreon over at patreon.com/inspirationpointSupport the show

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S03 E33: 2-Year Campaign Lookback

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2022/09/16

On this episode, we take a look at Adam's ongoing epic, level 1-20 campaign that is nearing its conclusion, and we discuss the many lessons that have been learned over the course of this massive journey.Support the show

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