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Roll Up & Die

Michael Barker. Matt Click, Alex Guillotte

The definitive RPG podcast where we discuss all aspects of immersive table top role playing.

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2017/02/02

The guys are back with a new series on story arc elements! Beginning with introductions, we dive into the myriad of ways you can start your game. From the In Medias Res tendencies of action-packed GMs, to the successful introductions we can find in film and television, we examine the whole gamut!

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2017/01/25

If you're hearing voices, don't worry! It's just the accents episode! The guys are back and speaking in funny dialects from around the world, this time joined by accent connoisseur MikeThePiper, back for the episode he was born for. If you're in for a stupid joke or two (or three) and some reasonable (debatable) advice on using accents at your table, you're in for a treat!

01:02:14

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2017/01/04

The Winter Solstice! As we ccelebrate the various holidays on and around the longest night of the year, the Roll Up & Die guys ask: how can we use this in our games? Let's look at winter holidays, ways to include them in your games, and how various cultures might celebrate them!

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2016/12/20

Dwarves! Bearded, heavy-drinking, hammer-swinging warriors and craftsmen… or are they? In this episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys discuss one of the most prolific, staple fantasy races and how you can make them unique and fresh again.

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2016/11/15

The guys are back after BrigadeCon 2016 (www.brigadecon.org) and ready to take a trip around the town! This week's topic? Cartographers! Whether inserting a cartographer into your game as an NPC, or constructing an entire cartographer's guild in your world and hiring your players as chief employees in the guild, much can be done to infuse your world with the fun and beautiful staple of mapmaking!

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Roll Up & Die - BrigadeCon 2016: Ideas You Can Steal

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2016/11/09

Ideas You Can Steal! In this special live episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys offer a plethora of ideas that you can steal. Actually, it was pay what you like. This episode was recorded as part of BrigadeCon 2016, an online gaming convention to raise money for Child's Play. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit

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2016/10/25

By the Gods! In this deity-defying episode, the guys change their fate and re-record the podcast that was lost. They discuss deities, demigods, how to develop a pantheon for your world, how to include divine powers into your campaign, and we give avocados their three seconds of fame. Ultimately, it's pretty legit.

01:08:46

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2016/09/29

Ending Campaigns LIVE! In this long overdue episode of Roll UP & Die, the guys discuss ending campaigns. At least that was our intention. Maybe we talked about it, maybe we didn't. You'll have to listen to find out. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements &

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2016/09/14

Lethal Lackeys! In this episode, the guys discuss how to create a tangible threat for higher-level parties using low-level creatures; from Tucker's Kobolds to burrow goblins, there are many ways to throw your PCs for a loop using deadly mooks!

01:10:29

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2016/09/08

Pulp Adventures! In this episode, the guys discuss role-playing with larger-than-life heroes, exotic locations, mysterious villains, jetpacks, swashbucklers, and treasure-hunting. In other words... PULP! We're joined by the dynamic duo of Tim and James Kearney of Tabletop Terrors and Absolute Tabletop. Unfortunately, Barker was busy vomiting up various organs and fluids, and so was not able to join us. Go him.

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2016/08/31

Magical Mishaps! In this episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys discuss unforeseen magical effects, dysfunctional magic items, and other wonky wizard foibles. Oddly enough, we had no technical foibles this time, so we'll call this a win.

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2016/08/24

Evil Campaigns! In this episode, Barker and Gothnog are joined by Rob "The Swamper" Davis to discuss evil campaigns and how to run them. Due to a strange alien signal interfering with our hangout, we had a few difficulties. Matt was busy trying to communicate and/or destroy the alien threat, so he could not be with us for this podcast.

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2016/08/15

Underwater Adventures! The Roll Up & Die guys are joined once again by the amazing DBJ to discuss underwater adventures in your campaign. Matt is still hunting yeti in Alaska, but will return soon with a new pelt and stories of high adventure!

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2016/08/07

Dragons: Part Deux! In this second part of our exploration of Dragons, the Roll Up & Die guys are joined by Rob Coletta form the YouTube channel Performance Check. Rob is filling in for Matt Click who could not be with us, though his spirit is felt throughout this podcast. We honor his memory with a special memorial presentation near the end. Clerics are working to raise Matt, and he should be returning in some form in the next

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2016/07/25

DRAGONS! After a brief hiatus, the guys are back to discuss dragons. These airborne, magical reptiles have long dominated the fantasy genre, and for good reason (or is it?). Should you put dragons in your campaign setting? How can you do it without changing the game too drastically? After this episode - well - you still won't know, but thanks for listening anyway. ... Okay, you might know a little bit.

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2016/07/18

50th Episode - LIVE In this extraordinary episode of Roll Up & Die, we celebrate our 50th episode by playing Microscope. This game of cooperative world building is an amazing and useful tool for any role player, writer, or generally creative group of people. This was broadcast live on YouTube on June 30th, 2016, so both copies of Microscope have been awarded. Note that some of this is sort of visual, so if anything isn't clear, just check out the video. If you would like to try

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2016/06/26

In this penultimate episode of Roll Up & Die, the guys discuss GMs tools. I'll let you all work out what that means.

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2016/06/26

In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss sports and games in your role playing world! From simple games of chance to epic sporting events, these details can add great depth and story opportunities to a setting, but Barker is still lame for liking sports.

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2016/06/12

Eventually, that golf bag full of +1 swords starts to get boring, so why not give your players treasure that adds depth and role play opportunities to your world? In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys discuss introducing more non-magical loot in fantasy RPGs! Say 'til the very end for an interesting look "behind the scenes" of the

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2016/06/06

Maps! In this episode, the Roll Up & Die guys are joined by master cartographer Nate to explore the creation and use of maps in your RPG. Oh, and there is singing. Like Sound of Music, but with poop. BeABetterGameMaster.com YouTube.com/BeABetterGameMaster Facebook.com/BeABetterGameMaster aFistfulofDice.com YouTube.com/aFistfulofDice Facebook.com/aFistfulofDice Gothnog.com (Gothnog's Curiosity Shop) Critical Hit Publishing (RPG Books, Supplements &

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