What Would The Smart Party Do?
A weekly Games podcast
What Would The Smart Party Do?
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Episodes of What Would The Smart Party Do?
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The long-awaited return of Cold City and Hot War gives the lads a perfect opportunity to talk to designer Malcolm Craig about the new versions of the game, inspiration for cold war Berlin, a deep dive into lazy-GM mechanics and much more!For an
This time Becky Annison and Josh Fox of Black Armada Games join us to talk about the new edition of Lovecraftesque, GMless games, design and small press publishing.Find out all about Black Armada on their website.Check out fast-paced Actual
Gaz is joined by (Stunt Ben) Guy to talk about pacing in games. How do you manage pace and get the most out of your sessions?Check out Unconventional GMs for pace-filled games!
Hi AllIt's been a minute, we've had a lot to deal with on the home front, but I've pulled out the stops and got you some Stunt Bens in to chat about reviews in gaming - how useful they are and what we want from them.Have a great festive seaso
With a new edition of D&D on its way, more evolution than revolution, what elements could be done differently? The lads dive into other games and new ideas to see what could make the hobby's big player even better.
How do you prepare a new game for running at a convention, event or just with your friends? Gaz is joined by Stunt Ben, Guy from the Burn After Running blog and Craig from Third Floor Wars to give you all the advice you need and more!
We were delighted to have returning guest Jason Cordova on to talk about all things Brindlewood Bay, The Gauntlet and more!The GauntletFeat of a Black DragonThe Darkened ThresholdBurn After Running Unconventional GMs
How much should players contribute to the ttrpg experience? How much are they allowed too? The lads discuss getting more out of your gaming sessions.
Live From the Spring Kraken 2024 in Germany, Gaz joined forces with game designer Robin D Laws and fellow Unconventional GM Guy Milner to give a seminar on running adventures games for ttrpgs.If you dig actual plays played with vim and vigour
How do you put more character in your #ttrpg character? You don't have to go full method actor, here are some simple and actionable ideas to get you started.If you dig actual plays played with vim and vigour, check out the new Unconventional
Episode 186 – What Games Workshop Can Teach UsThere's a lot of crossover between geeky hobbies, and with the lads both working for the big Games Workshop back in the day, what can skirmish games teach us about RPGs?If you dig actual plays pl
Episode 185 – Cities (aka Fantasy Tripadvisor)After wandering the wilderness and diving down dungeons, plucky adventurers wish to go to an enthralling city. Maybe your entire campaign is based around one location. The lads explore various citi
Episode 184 – Hot War, Cold City (with Jon Hodgson and Malcolm Craig)Joining the ‘cast this time, Jon Hodgson of Handiwork Games and RPG author and academic Malcolm Craig. The Cold War period and monster hunting in Berlin come to the fore as t
Episode 183 – Unacceptable! (a.k.a. It’s Not You It’s Us)There are a plethora of gaming events to go to these days and you meet all kinds of people and playstyles. Often this is a cause for celebration, a way to pick up new ideas and technique
Episode 182 – How To GM with Justin AlexanderThe lads are delighted to have returning Good Friend of the Show, RPG producer and designer at Atlas Games, Justin Alexander. He’s got a new book coming out, available in all good purveyors of such
Episode 181 – Gaming in Ukraine with Tasha from idearollFresh from The Kraken gaming retreat, the lads have met old friends and made new ones. Chief among those is Tasha from the idearoll youtube channel, who joins them this week to talk about
Episode 180 – Shadow of the Weird Wizard with Rob SchwalbReturning special guest Rob Schwalb, creator of Shadow of the Demonlord, Punk Apocalyptica, D&D designer and more, returns to the show to tell us all about his design process and work on
Episode 179 – Pendragon 6e with David LarkinsReturning special guest David Larkins, Line Editor for the King Arthur Pendragon RPG joins the lads to talk about the new edition, it’s starter set and get back to basics on what Pendragon is all
Episode 178 – Starforged With Shawn TomkinReturning special guest Shawn Tomkin, designer of Ironsworn and of particular interest this time, Starforged. It’s an excellent Sci Fi RPG and well worth digging into, which is exactly what the lads
Episode 177 – Wilderness TravelFancy a trip to the Isle of Dread!? This episode the lads take a look at traveling in the wilderness, how to make it interesting and what tips and trips can improve the journey.If you dig actual plays then chec
Episode 176 – Dungeons Not DragonsWhether you’re from the old school days of white-lined maps on blue backgrounds, or newly arrived at the idea of maps, scouring the internet for your Roll20 backgrounds, dungeons have a long and storied histor
If you’re a fan of the show, you’ll know we love AGON, powered by the Paragon system. This time the lads are delighted to be joined by Sean Nittner, the co-author and independent game designer Tim Denee, who’s done some great stuff with the gam
Episode 174 – Beyond Dread Portals (a.k.a. Climinal)This time the boys are joined by Good Friend of the Show and returning guest Dr Mitch and Newt from D101 Games to talk about their new project Beyond Dread Portals. A game for those wanting t
Episode 185 - Cities (aka Fantasy Tripadvisor)After wandering the wilderness and diving down dungeons, plucky adventurers wish to go to an enthralling city. Maybe your entire campaign is based around one location. The lads explore various c
Episode 184 - Hot War, Cold City (with Jon Hodgson and Malcolm Craig)Joining the 'cast this time, Jon Hodgson of Handiwork Games and RPG author and academic Malcolm Craig. The Cold War period and monster hunting in Berlin come to the fore a
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