Happy Jacks RPG Podcast

◇ Steve from Cambridge asks about GMing pace, Eric from New Jersey sends his thanks, & From the Archive 2019: ryan4flan struggles with players rolling their flaws in D&D | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, J...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e12/

◇ Live from Gateway 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio qual...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e11/

◇ Eric from New Jersey has a rules question for Pooja, Fray from California asks if we’ve heard of LitRPGs, From the Archive 2015: Josh asks how to run D&D for a single player | Hosts: Kimi, ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e10/

◇ Forlornhope22 wants to know about players adding details to a scene, Mike from Michigan asks about how armor should work, From the Archive 2019: Kurt Potts talks about face characters in D&D ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e09/

◇ We talk about GenCon, Alverant asks about how you should feel about your gaming group, Thomas from Denmark asks about RPGs in the classroom | Hosts: Kimi & Vixie ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e08/

◇ From the Archive 2019: | Hosts: Jason, Kurt, Courtney, and Colin ◇ 00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:31 - Our next Game Daze will be in September! Join the discord at happyjacks.org/dis...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e07/

◇ Bill from Canada asks about game vibes vs mechanics, Charger 347 shares about Cursed Magical Objects, From the Archive 2019: Midas from Adelaide talks about D&D classes | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e06/

◇ Graham Gentz is here! Alex in the Midwest has an accessibility war happening at his FLGS, From the Archive 2015: Kirby from Winnipeg deals with players too focused on the small details in a g...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e05/

◇ Carlos from Detroit asks about separating authors from their work, Ken from Canada shares and anti-horror story, From the Archive: JP asks about co-GMing | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Artem ◇ 00:3...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e04/

◇ Eric from New Jersey says Bleed doesn’t have to be bad, Ansem from California asks What games make your collection cut?, From the Archive: Sam from Lakewood asks about Scifi vs Fantasy | Ho...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e03/

◇ Players trying to void other PC’s abilities, Video games that influenced our play, & from the Archive: Traveller Story Problem | Hosts: Kimi, CADave & Clara ◇ 00:34 - Welcome & Episode Su...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e02/

◇ Players trying to void other PC’s abilities, Video games that influenced our play, & from the Archive: Traveller Story Problem | Hosts: Kimi, & Riley ◇ 00:34 - Welcome & Episode Summary |...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s34e01/

◇ Topic: Game Design Musings, Emails: Steve from Cambridge asks about PC decision shyness, Mike F. from Ithaca, NY shares an X-Card story | Hosts: Kimi, & Sam Dunnewold ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Ep...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e25/

◇ Live from GamEx 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio qualit...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e24/

◇ Topic: Creating cities and location flavor by basing them on something real, Emails: Vyrrk from DC asks about Being a PC leader in a campaign, HeavyMetalJess asks about combat in Kids on Broo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e23/

◇ Topic: What’s the first thing you come up with when you are creating a PC?, Emails: Rose wants to run MOTW with less prep, Byron in Bureaucracy observes why heroes usually win! | Hosts: Jas...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e22/

◇ Topic: Trying risky games at conventions, Emails: Doogler 93 asks about sudden, unexpected changes in game stories, Steffi from Scotland claps back at an email about fudging dice | Hosts: Kim...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e21/

◇ Topic: What memorable or valuable feedback changed your view of gaming?, Emails: Brian in Milwaukee asks about onboarding new folks to a lore-rich setting, Eric from NJ shares his conflict ge...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e20/

◇ Topic: Initiative/sequenced actions - worth it or not?, Emails: Old Uncle Fox asks how to avoid always being a supporting character, Wes from Indianapolis shares a GM success story! | Hosts: ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e19/

◇ Topic: Mike asks how to make weapons feel unique and varied, Emails: Steffi wants our takes on open table secrets that cause problems, Eric from New Jersey has a Con Report | Hosts: Jason & E...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e18/

◇ Topic: Micro RPGs, Emails: Eric from New Jersey made some rash GM choices and needs ideas, | Hosts: Kimi, Clara & Samantha ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 1:34 - Announcements: Next D...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e17/

◇ Topic: How do you balance the PC spotlight as a GM?, Emails: JDGriz asks when it’s ok for your PC to be the center of attention, Conner from Ireland asks how to deal with the character who ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e16/

◇ Topic: Using TTRPGs to explore parts of yourself, Elly talks about player responsibility for table dynamics, Gurg Murg shares some experience with player feedback | Hosts: Kimi & Emily ◇ 00...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e15/

◇ Topic: What is something that TTRPGs don’t do well… yet? Bill from Canada compares rumors to truths, & Josh from Denver gives us an OrcCon recap | Hosts: Kimi, Riley & Clara ◇ 00:33 - W...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e14/

◇ Topic: Has a movie ever inspired a character or a campaign you made? Jörn from Sweden asks about players who reject the premise, Ken from Canada asks about running games for big groups and s...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e13/

◇ Topic: What type of player are you? Does it change based on system or setting? Davi asks “Am I the A-hole?”, and Doogler shares some game stories | Hosts: Kimi, Enge, & Samantha ◇ 00:33...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e12/

◇ Live from OrcCon 2024 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quali...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e11/

● Topic: What are the pros and cons of running prewritten adventures? ● Emails: Mike is planning to publish adventures and wonders if there is hope for small publishers? Charger 347 talks abo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e10/

◇ Topic: Playing games with societal or political messages embedded in their design, a new GM wants advice on how to handle x-card moments, Steffie from Scotland says the Rule of Cool is bad | ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e09/

◇ Topic: Keeping in-game politics fun, Steffen from Essen asks for advice on pulling a play group together with big gaps between sessions, Anonymous asks about how to deal with major GM miscalc...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e08/

◇ What about TTRPGs made you want to keep playing? , Captain Curt from Alaska asks what a new player should experience in their first session, Rose needs advice about having ADHD and staying en...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e07/

◇ Hosts share why they started GMing, A Juggling GM asks how to balance PC backstories with plot, Thomas from Denmark wants to know how to keep track of all the NPCs in a story | Hosts: CADave,...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e06/

◇ Hosts discuss game mechanics that they'd like to see more of in 2024, Steffen from Essen asks about plot and pacing for a campaign, Steffi from Scotland shares stories of shy and introverted ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e05/

◇ Hosts discuss memorable games from 2023, Spilmeister Thomas from Denmark shares how they successfully made an RPG program, Vyrrk from DC asks how ridiculous of an idea we will allow in a game...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e04/

◇ Hosts discuss memorable games from 2023, Ken from Canada asks how to handle in-game misogyny with women at the table, Kurt (Not Potts) wants advice on turning off “GM Brain” as a player |...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e03/

◇ Thomas from Denmark wants to hear about festivals and holidays in game worlds, Jeff replies to our comments on his troupe-style game, New emailer Tony asks about random character stats in gam...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e02/

◇ Steffen from Essen (Germany) asks how to devise physical challenges for players, Muddyboots from NYC sent us a con report, Steffi has a new hobby | Hosts: Kimi & Bill ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Ep...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s33e01/

◇ Doogler asks what to do when your PC is treated like a side character, Gurg Murg wants tips on getting player feedback, Tiffany wants to more about the trust mechanic in Starscape | Hosts: Ki...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e25/

◇ Eric from New Jersey asks what skills a GM needs to run narrative games, Mike inquires when to cancel a gaming session, Moe P suggests a toolbox approach to GMing | Hosts: Kimi, Ray, Sarah, &...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e24/

◇ Mad King Christopher wants our judgment on his unorthodox spell use, Gurg Murg adds on to our City Campaign discussion from a few episodes ago, Steffi from Scotland writes in with a horror st...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e23/

◇ Toby asks about running non-linear games, Fuzzybof wants advice on surprise changes in setting, Myst shares a success story | Hosts: Kimi, Enge, Jake ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 0...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e22/

◇ Kairaku from New Zealand wants advice on designing a gaming space for teens, Tom wants to attend more cons and run con games more successfully, Taurelin asks what to do when the party starts ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e21/

◇ Arrya from New Jersey asks about running a campaign set in a city, Eugene from Boston wants advice on running Decuma as a one-shot, Capt. Curt from Alaska reflects on JackerCon | Hosts: Kimi,...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e20/

◇ Jan-Egil from Norway shares success and horror stories, Eric from New Jersey feels like he is failing one of his players, Forlornhope22 asks where to get TTRPG news? | Hosts: CADave, Pooja & ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e19/

◇ Vyrrk asks about getting what you need out of a game, Anonymous GM unmasked, Ken from Canada sends in a lightning round of questions | Hosts: Kimi, Pooja & Alex ◇ 00:38 - Welcome & Episode ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e18/

◇ Eric from NJ ask if TTRPGs can be therapeutic, Thomas from Denmark revisits a topic about teenage gamers | Hosts: Kimi & Jason ◇ 00:38 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 01:18 - Announcements: G...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e17/

◇ Live from OrcCon 2023 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quali...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e16/

◇ Steve from Wisconsin asks what we love about systems he hates, Alverant asks about the cost of a cleric leaving their order, Jolene shares a tale of petty harmless(?) fun | Hosts: Kimi, Adam ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e15/

◇ Ken asks about running a campaign multiple times, Ayanna explains “Start with Nothing” games, Steffi from Scotland gets poetic | Hosts: Kimi, Adam & Pooja ◇ 00:38 - Welcome & Episode Su...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e14/

◇ Eric from New Jersey asks how to make horror games unsettling without using gore, Anonymous wants advice about problem player dynamics in their group, MiniPainterJen reflects on the power of ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e13/

◇ Shawn asks about living with mediocre gaming experiences, Steffi from Scotland talks game prep and consistency, Elly shares her JackerCon success story! | Hosts: Kimi, Cai, Pooja, & Jason ◇...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e12/

◇ Steve in SoCal asks what PC Backstories work best, Doogler wants to keep players from talking over each other, Vyrrk from DC asks about the weirdest games we’ve played | Hosts: CADave, Adam...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e11/

◇ Jim in Oregon asks how being a quiet player can be an advantage, Steffi from Scotland shares a story about knowing when a player isn’t a good fit, Jolene defends playing Monsterhearts at co...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e10-quiet-player-advantages-success-story-monsterhearts-at-cons/

◇ Garrett in SoCal asks how GMs can preserve their voice during long sessions, Forlornhope22 asks why GMs want to force their players to do something, New listener Jeff suggests troupe-style ga...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e09/

◇ Ken from Canada asks about losing control of your NPC villains, Fuzzybof asks where the lines are for lines and veils, Jan-Egil from Norway asks how to get a new ttrpg from the shelf to the t...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e08-losing-control-of-villains-limits-of-lines-veils-getting-a-new-ttrpg-from-shelf-to-table/

◇ Eric from New Jersey asks what to do when a GM is burned out on a system, Forlornhope22 weighs in on Cursed Artifacts, Vyrrk has a triumphant story about an AMAZING week of gaming | Hosts: CA...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e07-gm-burnout-cursed-artifacts-a-week-of-gaming/

◇ Michael of Not-Sweden asks about the benefits of homogeneous gaming groups, Rabit in Indianapolis shares a gaming story and asks how to deal with a demanding player, Steve in SoCal asks what ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e06-homogeneous-gaming-groups-demanding-player-gaming-in-set-ips/

◇ Davi loves preplanned “one-shot in a box” for conventions but wants system suggestions, Actual Jesse asks about crafting in TTRPGs, Steffi From Scotland has some amusing suggestions for c...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e05-w-guest-jessica-marcum-one-shots-in-a-box-crafting-in-ttrpgs-fun-game-classifications/

◇ Ayanna from Illinois asks about fonts designed for Dyslexia, Ken from Canada thinks players sometimes deserve some punishment, Matt shares a gaming horror story. | Hosts: Kimi, Kurt H, Enge �...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e04-fonts-for-dyslexia-more-on-punishing-players-gaming-horror-story/

◇ Live from GAMEX 2023 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio qualit...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e03-live-from-gamex-2023/

◇ Erica Odd is intimidated by running games for kids, Gurg Murg asks how to improve describing scenes to players, Thomas from Denmark has a delightful gaming success story | Hosts: Kimi, Bill &...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e02-with-ryan-khan-intimidating-kids-vivid-descriptions-a-delightful-success-story/

◇ Alwaysnevers asks how to include trans NPCs in a game in an organic and respectful way, Steffi from Scotland comments on GM-less games, Sean from NJ shares a gaming horror story | Hosts: Kimi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s32e01-trans-npcs-gmless-games-are-misnamed-horror-story/

◇ Shawn from DC asks about encounters and experience in games, Jason from California discusses the experience of women in the hobby, Erica Odd shares about “it’s what my character would do!...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e25-encounters-vs-xp-women-in-gaming-what-my-pc-would-do/

◇ Eric from New Jersey asks how to handle mixed species PCs, Ben from Texas talks GM plot tropes, & MadKingChristopher asks how we got here | Hosts: Kimi & Clara ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode S...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e24-mixed-species-pcs-gm-plot-tropes-gaming-origins/

o Forlornhope22 brings up GMs that punishing Players, Michael asks about elocution, and Sean from NJ has a new frame of mind about safety tools | Hosts: Kimi, Nick, & Rose ◇ 00:33 - Welcome & E...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e23-punishing-players-elocution-safety-tools-as-hospitality/

◇ Jörn in Sweden hates cinematic descriptions in games, Charger347 wants to rename styles of playing TTRPGs, Eric from New Jersey shares a horror story | Hosts: Kimi, CADave, and Alex ◇ 00:3...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e21-hate-for-cinematic-descriptions-ttrpg-play-styles-a-not-so-horror-story/

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks how to game with teenagers who act like teenagers, Ken from Canada wants to know how to keep card prompt games fresh with two players, and Eric from Texas asks how we...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e21-teenage-gamers-two-player-problems-choosing-crowdfunding-projects/

◇ Eric from Oregon talks about ways to work with players as a blind GM, EricaOdd asks how to avoid oppression tourism in games, Rose asks what rules we always skip | Hosts: Kimi, Nick, Moe ◇ ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e20-accessibility-for-blind-gms-oppression-tourism-in-game-design-skipping-rules/

◇ Budding Butlerian in New Zealand shares a story about players using ChatGTP, Toby wants advice about a disappointing convention experience, Steve from Wisconsin shares his return to gaming an...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e19-players-using-chatgtp-disappointing-conventions-a-larp-story/

◇ Thomas from Denmark asks why the GM gets to make all the final calls in a TTRPG, Eric from New Jersey asks about the pros and cons of gaming on Discord and if he should stop using Skype, Rose...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e18-why-gms-are-in-charge-discord-gaming-functionality-favorite-pc-relationships/

◇ MiniPainterJen asks how to run a session where PCs have personalities in two different realities, Steffi from Scotland asks how to clean up lose ends when a player leaves a game mid campaign,...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e17-storylines-in-multiple-realities-when-a-player-quitting-leaves-lose-ends-a-challenge-for-the-hosts/

◇ Live from OrcCon 2023 at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! A great panel show with members of our audience and stories from lots of different con games. Since it is a live event, the audio quali...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e16-live-from-orccon-2023/

◇ OrcCon 2023 is happening Feb 17-20th at the Hilton LAX in Los Angeles! Steffi from Scotland replies to our discussion about mystery games, Vyrrk from DC asks for recommendations for games bes...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e15-orccon-guests-more-mystery-games-dd-alternatives-a-horror-story/

◇ We had some slight audio troubles with Rose's remote audio for the first part of this episode, but they get cleared up pretty quick. OrcCon 2023 is coming Feb 17-20th! Thomas from Denmark bri...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e14-gms-fudging-rolls-judging-player-reactions-more-on-traditional-games/

◇ OrcCon 2023 is coming! Richard asks how to get players to grab plot hooks, Emily asks how to entice board game players to play RPGs, and Daniel asks about our favorite published adventures fo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e13-taking-plot-hooks-getting-board-gamers-into-rpgs-favorite-non-fantasy-published-adventures/

◇ Summary: Eric from Texas asks how much you have to know when running a campaign in a popular setting, Michael E replies to our discussion of when GMs take players stuff away, and Eric from Ne...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e12-running-famous-settings-taking-players-stuff-again-triumph-story/

◇ Summary: Eric from New Jersey is returning to running convention games after an 18 year absence and wants tips, Mike from New York replies to our conversation about problematic powers with op...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e11-convention-game-tips-problematic-powers-part-2-avatar-pbta-story/

◇ Summary: Own from New Zealand wants to find a good way to memorialize a gaming friend who has passed away, Will asks about how to balance life with gaming, and Ken in Canada loves considering...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e10-memorializing-gaming-friends-balancing-life-gaming-monster-biology/

◇ Summary: Curt has issues with Lines and Veils as a safety tool, Steve can't seem to create moments of awe and wonder for the player characters in his games, and DM Pete has finished our backl...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e09-problems-with-safety-tools-creating-awe-for-pcs-a-happy-jacks-history-lesson/

◇ Summary: We discuss gender roles in fictional species and societies, including ways to turn them on their head, give universal tips for learning to GM, and share our "white whale" systems tha...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e08-gender-roles-in-rpgs-learning-to-gm-white-whale-systems/

◇ Summary: Steve in So Cal wants to discuss how to balance world-building canon while still "yes and-ing" players contributions to the world, Thomas from Denmark asks about mystery and investig...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e07-canon-vs-yes-and-ing-investigation-story-tips-how-to-give-ttrpg-advice/

◇ Summary: We announce our December Indie Designer of the Month, Richard asks about mechanics helping new players, Adam has great advice for running The One Ring 2nd Edition, and Vyrrk is worri...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e06-mechanics-helping-new-players-the-one-ring-2e-being-their-only-gm-ever/

◇ Summary: Batman writes in about the science behind evil fantasy creatures, Curt from Alaska asks about running TTRPGs for a group of 44 kids, and Jolene shares some advice about safety tools ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e05-fantasy-creature-science-dd-for-44-kids-safety-tools/

◇ Summary: Kettle from Germany asks for tips and tricks for streaming games, Steffi from Scotland offers an academically inspired way to pace one-shots, Actual Jessie talks about the The One Ri...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e04-streaming-ttrpg-tips-academic-take-on-one-shots-the-one-ring-rpg/

◇ Summary: We announce our Indie Designer of the Month for November, Mike is running a low fantasy D&D campaign and wants to transition it to high fantasy, Jan-Egil from Norway updates us on ho...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e03-changing-dd-campaign-to-high-fantasy-10-candles-con-game-success-story-post-con-recap-blues/

◇ Summary: Array asks about GMing planning styles and "writing style alignment," Steve in SoCal asks about the tone of convention games, and Patrick has a complaint about our GURPS comments | H...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e02-gm-planning-styles-con-game-tone-complaint-about-a-past-show/

◇ Summary: Batman, yes BATMAN... ok maybe not real Batman, writes in about his first TPK ever, JoLene writes in with a LARP horror story and talks about why she went back a few times anyway, St...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s31e01-a-first-tpk-disorganized-larp-problematic-powers/

◇ Summary: Shawn asks about games that are designed with inclusive or specifically exclusive concepts about PCs, Rob wants to talk game currency and the Alien RPG, Jonathan asks for advice abou...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e25-inclusive-and-exclusive-games-campaign-currency-writing-advice/

◇ Summary: Forlornhope22 asks now a new GM can recover from a too-deadly combat encounter in a campaign, Steve in SoCal asks about how to fit gaming in after having kids and how to raise kids i...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e24-recovering-from-tpks-raising-gaming-kids-a-lightning-round/

◇ Summary: Ken in Canada asks if it’s ok to just RP straight white guy characters as a player, James from the Panhandle asks about pacing a 1 shot with no test runs, & Rob in Australia asks a...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e23-playing-straight-white-guys-pacing-convention-one-shots-managing-player-schedules/

◇ Summary: Forlornhope22 wants us to give some player advice for a change, Alverant wants more information about using a specific safety tool in games, & Friar Greg responds to his kid's show e...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e22-player-advice-safety-tool-question-a-fathers-reply/

◇ Summary: Weird places to play TTRPGs, Healthy LARP communities and safety tools, & Using Decuma for D&D and a GIVEAWAY! | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Bill (@billroper) ◇ 0:34 - Welcome ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e21-strange-gaming-locations-healthy-larp-wisdom-a-contest/

◇ Summary: Mike shares his TTRPG categorizing system, Zed wants to keep crime and punishment fun in his campaign, and Jo-Lene has some wisdom to share about GMing Masks one-shots | Hosts: Riley...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e20-categorizing-rpgs-crime-punishment-gming-masks-one-shots/

◇ Summary: Kettle from Germany asks how a GM should balance a large number of factions in their campaign world, Mike from Michigan corrects us about Obsidian Portal, and Erica shares a conventi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e19-balancing-factions-obsidian-portal-info-a-got-horror-story/

◇ Summary: Savage Stalker shares a fantastic journaling technique that helps with world building, Jan-Egil from Norway asks for advice on running Ten Candles for the first time at a convention,...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e18-campaign-location-journaling-running-ten-candles-vampire-larp-horror-story/

◇ Summary: Michael disagrees with us about GMs taking stuff away, Mike F in New York shares a gaming horror story that was partially his fault, and second generation Happy Jacks fan shares abou...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e17/

◇ Summary: What do people mean when they say "traditional" tabletop rpg?, and discussing accessibility features that are build into games | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Nick (@Sungrowler), a...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e16/

◇ Summary: How to achieve player harmony in a mismatched gaming group, a success story about using improv games at the table, and getting players to participate outside of game time in things l...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e15-player-harmony-more-on-improv-exercises-and-using-obsidian-portal/

◇ Summary: Can a GM use too many visual aids, how to subtly recognize other gamers in the wild, and best practices for running a one-shot | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Nick (@Sungrowler), A...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e14-gms-using-visual-aids-finding-fellow-gamers-gming-one-shots/

◇ Summary: How to make a location the star of a campaign, a horror story about a convention horror game, why releasing old editions of D&D products could be a good marketing strategy | Hosts: K...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e13-campaigns-about-locations-convention-game-horror-story-and-old-dd-product-re-releases/

◇ Summary: Systems that are good for historical TTRPG campaigns that have as much roleplaying as sieges and wars, thoughts on systems that capture their intended setting and tone perfectly, & a...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e12-historical-ttrpg-campaigns-perfect-systems-for-setting-organizing-campaign-notes-in-google/

◇ Summary: Using improv games to avoid boring sessions, new listener shares his favorite gaming moment, & using Decuma to get your group to play a new game system! | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e11-improv-for-gamers-a-favorite-rpg-moment-another-decuma-idea/

◇ Summary: How deep to make homebrewed worlds, Space truckers and money in the Alien RPG, & Coriolis the Third Horizon | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and CADave (@casithlord) ◇ 0:37...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e010-homebrewing-worlds-space-trucker-money-coriolis/

◇ Summary: DriveThruRPG Game Jams, New Player Tropes, Big Bad Con Memories, & How to start GMing | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Jay (@jayafrica), and Clara (@clearly_golden) ◇ 0:35 - Welco...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e09-game-jams-new-player-tropes-con-memories-more/

◇ Summary: How to create intriguing villains, a PC's pranks go too far, and fixing a common GM mistake | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Clara (@clearly_golden) ◇ 0:34 - Welcome & ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e08-intriguing-villains-pranks-gone-wrong-a-gm-mistake/

◇ Summary: Using "Stars & Wishes" while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Joey (@Feywilde85) �...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e07-benefits-of-imbalance-gming-for-10-players-a-tpk-story/

◇ Summary: Using "Stars & Wishes" while GMing, Playing RPGs with Kids of different ages, and a happy story about becoming a GM | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), Stork, and Joey (@Feywilde85) �...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e06-gming-with-stars-wishes-playing-with-kids-gm-success-story/

◇ Summary: How to tell if you have the right number of plot threads, Having Items as PC Aspects in Fate, & why D&D has lasted while other systems faded away | Hosts: Kimi (@goldenlassogirl), St...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e05-too-many-plot-threads-items-as-aspects-dds-marketing/

Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 4 ◇ Summary: Players taking notes during intense RP moments, Playing RPGs in existing IPs, Playing with a cheater | Hosts: Kimi (@golden...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e04-taking-notes-during-rp-playing-in-ips-correction-cheating-player-drama/

Happy Jacks Tabletop RPG Advice Show: Season 30, Episode 3 ◇ Summary: WOTC buys D&D Beyond, Weaselcreature asks about using digital tools at the in-person RPG table, and Shawn near DC asks abou...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e03-wotc-buys-dd-beyond-digital-tools-for-in-person-games-pc-gear-problems/

In today’s episode: Daniel from Australia asks about getting back in the GM saddle after a break. Forrest comes home and shares experiences from Play by Post games. Taurelin asks about player c...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e02-getting-back-to-gming-play-by-post-games-pcs-you-cant-control/

◇ Summary: Thomas from Denmark shares his rewarding experiences playing RPGs with kids. Gekko State from Canada is struggling to get excited about running D&D and Greg in Virginia wants to know...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp-s30e01-rpgs-and-kids-getting-excited-about-dd-and-more/

Eric from New Jersey writes in about immersion.  We revisit Hosier Rob’s very first email. And MRCJ send us some thoughts on his history with Happy Jacks RPG. Hosts: Stu, Kimi and Stork A wee...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2915-more-immersion-a-blast-from-the-past-memories/

In this episode: Andreas from Sweden writes in about preparing for a new setting. Sean from Philly asks about playing a low-status PC in L5R. And Thomas from Denmark "Well, Actuallies" us about o...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2914-prep-for-new-settings-l5r-char-ideas-schooled-in-math/

hjrp2913 In this Episode: Eric from NJ writes in about a GM/system issue.  Magic Octopus writes in about immersion.  Zed from the UK asks about unexpected twists and turns. 

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2913-gm-or-system-issue-immersion-left-turns/

hjrp2912 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In This Episode: We have a special announcement. Josh in Orlando wants to know what sort of game to run for new people.  Tanic5 sends us a few RPG stories.�...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2912-special-announcement-gming-for-new-people-more/

hjrp2911 Your Hosts: Stu, Mike, Stork. In This Episode: Mike from Strategicon joins us to talk about Orccon 2022, which starts February 18th. Joe from Detroit asks for advice in finding a group...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2911-orccon-2022-finding-a-group-dnd/

hjrp2910 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, Kimi In this Episode: We read a couple questions from Ruth from England and Daniel from Australia.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2910-character-spice-cortex/

hjrp2909 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork   In this Episode: Ruth from England sends us a 1d10 question table!  Bill from Colorado writes in about notetaking.  Josh in Orlando writes in again ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2909-props-note-taking-paid-gms/

hjrp2908 Your Hosts: Stu, Adam, Allie In This Episode: James writes in about his cyberpunk game. Steffi chimes in on time keeping and world building. JimTo sends us a game con report.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2908-time-keeping-and-world-building-game-con-report/

hjrp2907 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In This Episode: John from San Francisco wants to play who's the a-hole. And Garrett from So Cal asks about his voice and talking too much as a GM.  

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2907-whos-the-a-hole-and-your-voice/

hjrp2906 Your Hosts: Stu, Adam, Kimi, Allegra In this Episode: Greg from Virginia writes in about how NOT to award XP.  Jo Lene writes in again on pre-existing settings.  Dave in DC writes ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2906-experience-points-pre-existing-settings-game-tone/

hjrp2905 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Kurt In this Episode: Mike from PA writes in about notetaking and stuff. Gerard from Gelderland writes in about play-by-post games.   

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2905-notetaking-play-by-post/

hjrp2904 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, Kurt In This Episode: Albin from Finland writes in about two RPG related products. Jo Lene revisits pre-existing settings but with a twist.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2904-gaming-resources-settings-with-preexisting-characters/

hjrp2903 Your Hosts: Stu and Kurt In This Episode: Michael from Pittsburg writes in about running games in a modern setting.  And Aimless sends us a question (kind of a horror story) about mi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2903-modern-settings-and-gms-and-players/

hjrp2902 In this Episode: Brian writes in about printing presses and fantasy settings and pvp!  Gurg Murg sends a message about GURPS, Magic and bad GMing.  

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2902-printing-presses-and-fantasy-gurps-magic-and-bad-gming/

hjrp2901 In this Episode: Josh in Orlando writes in about professional GMs.  GM Radio Rob writes in about making mundane careers interesting. 

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2901-professional-gms-mundane-careers/

hjrp2820 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Kurt In this Episode: JoLene writes in about licensed games. And Dave from DC writes in about newspapers.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2820-licensed-games-newspapers/

hjrp2819 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In this Episode: Niklas writes in about theater of the mind in different games. And Axel in Germany sends us a success story.   

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2819-theater-of-the-mind-and-success/

hjrp2818 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In this Episode: Shawn from Outside Washington DC writes in about accents.  

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2818-accents/

hjrp2817 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In this Episode: Niklas writes in about good looks and homebrewing.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2817-charisma-appearance-and-homebrewing/

hjrp2816 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, Kurt In This Episode: Sean from Just Outside Washington DC writes in about running away and experience.  

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2816-running-away-and-experience/

hjrp2815 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, Christopher Grey In this Episode: Sean from outside DC sends us an email on railroading and PC vs PC violence.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2815-railroading-and-intraparty-violence/

hjrp2814 Your Hosts: Stu, Kurt and Stork In this Episode: We discuss RPG elevator advice, Leatherneck sends us an email about spies at the table, Curt sends a dispatch about Jackercon 2021, whi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2814-spies-props-printing-presses/

hjrp2813 Andreas writes in about convention games.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2813-more-on-convention-games/

hjrp2812 Devon from Portland sends us a report and a question. We begin a world building exercise.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2812-con-games-that-fill-world-building-and-advice/

hjrp2811 Your Hosts: Stu, Christopher, Kimi, Stork In this Episode: James from New Zealand asks for some lessons learned from pandemic gaming.  Joe from Cambridge writes in with a quick question...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2811/

hjrp2810 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy In this Episode: Corbin writes in about physics in fantastic settings. And Derk writes in about leading questions and when they're railroady.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2810-physics-in-fantastic-session-leading-questions/

hjrp2809 In this Episode: Davi (Dah-Vee) writes in about PC leadership and RPing with wall flowers. Ben from Texas writes in about GM fall back tropes. And Erica Odd sends us a horror story (re...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2809-wallflowers-tropes-horror/

hjrp2808 In this Episode: Eric in New Jersey asks about setting up the mid-game.  Tanner sends us an email about Metahumans and Lovecraftian Horror.  Jon in Idaho asks for some advice on starti...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2808-mid-games-metahumans-and-lovecraftian-horror-starting-a-campaign/

hjrp2807 Your Hosts: Stu, Moe, Bill, Tappy In this Episode: Greg in Virginia writes in about minis in RPGs.  Ken writes in about GMing Tropes. And Muddyboots in NYC sends us a horror story.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2807-minis-tropes-horror/

Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Bill, In This Episode: Dave in DC writes in about GM inspiration. And Andreas writes in about artificial gravity, bears and other stuff.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2806-gm-inspiration-artificial-gravity-bears-etc/

hjrp2805 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In This Episode: Brian in Osaka writes in about his post-apocalypse game and tropes GMs overuse. And Adam in Utah writes in about a wish/pact conundrum.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2805-gm-tropes-wish-pact-conundrum/

hjrp2804 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Jim, Eric and Kurt In This Episode: We discuss next weekend's online Orccon 2021. Go to Strategicon.net for information. Chris from Scotland revisits our social s...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2804-strategicon-social-skills-and-horror/

hjrp2803 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In this episode: We discuss science fiction settings, Taylor writes in about a play yourself success story, and Mke in PA writes in about writing a good game pi...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2803-science-fiction-play-yourself-game-pitch/

hjrp2802 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Katie, Kurth In This Episode: Jonas writes in about finding his online gaming groove.  Dave from DC writes in about Flashbacks.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2802-online-groove-flashbacks-non-rp-rpg/

hjrp2801 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Kurt In this Episode: Jo Lene writes in about L5R Clans and how your initial exposure to the game colors your perception of it. Ed from MN writes in about...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2801-first-impressions-heroes-and-magic-play-styles/

hjrp2720 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In this Episode: James from 1d4 Podcast writes in about flashbacks.  MRCJ writes in about pacing.  And Graf sends a thank you and a confession. 

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2720-flashbacks-pacing-confessions/

hjrp2719 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, CADave, Kurt Show Notes: Trenchworks writes in with clarifications about his remote player dilemma. MJ in Georgia writes in about PC personalities and group com...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2719-remote-player-character-personality-and-compatibility/

hrjp2718 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In this Episode: Dave in DC writes in about a Con Game with a Cursed Newspaper. Simon in London writes in about multi-clan L5R games. Iain from the UK writes...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2718-cursed-newspapers-l5r-and-multi-system-games/

hjrp2717 Your Hosts: Stu, Jim Ryan, Stork Jim (otherdoc on Twitter) hosts RPG Actual Plays on Twitch. You can find his other projects at his webpage. In this Episode: Dave in DC sends an email ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2717-gming-clans-horror/

hjrp2716 Your Hosts: Stu, Kurt, Stork In this Episode: Jon writes in saying, “Help! I have the party a dragon egg. Now what!?” Ken R writes in about differing gaming groups.  Jonas sends...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2716-dragon-eggs-different-groups-murder-hobos/

hjrp2715 Your Hosts: Stu, Emily and Tappy In This Episode: Axel from the UK sends us a rant on dice, and Friar Gregg sends us an epically long email.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2715-dice-rant-and-an-epically-long-email/

hjrp2714 Your Hosts: Stu, Kurt, Stork In This Episode: Axel writes in about intelligence as a stat. Andreas writes in about games with a command structure. And JoCrack chimes in on safety tools...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2714-intelligence-command-safety/

hjrp2713 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Bill, Tyler, Stork In this Episode: Trenchworks writes in about playing a mixed in-person/remote game.  Ben from Texas writes in about XP for failure. Jo Crac...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2713-remote-players/

hjrp2712 Your Hosts: Stu, Kurt, Kimi, Stork In this Episode: Steve in SoCal writes in about red herrings.  Scott writes in about levels of commitments to gaming.  And Erica Odd sends a bitt...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2712-red-herrings-commitment-memories/

hjrp2711 Your Hosts: Stu, Claire, Clara, Stork In this Episode: Andrew writes in about episodic games with a background arc.  Derk writes in about Animal Companions.  Byron writes in about ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2711-episodic-games-animal-companions-pick-up-game-phobia-crunch/

hjrp2710 Your Hosts: Stu, Bill and Tappy In this Episode: John from Iowa sends us a comment and counterpoint on free RPG content.  Dale writes in about hometown gaming.  And Eric from New J...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2710-free-rpgs-real-world-settings-horror/

hjrp2709 Your Host: Stu, Stork, Tyler, ProbieTim In this Episode: Ryan from Jacksonville writes in about a TPK and PC death.  Mogen from Denmark writes in about GM appreciation, or the lack t...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2709-tpks-and-pc-death-gm-appreciation-safety-tools-horror/

hjrp2708 In this Episode: Joel from Missouri says that Intelligence is not a stat. Uri from On the shoulders of Dwarves defends published adventures. Toby from Atlanta asks why Initiative is a...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2708-intelligence-is-not-a-stat-published-adventures-who-cares-about-initiative/

hjrp2707 Your Hosts: Stu, Tyler, Stork In this Episode:  Erica Odd writes in about smart players playing dumb characters and vice versa. Kairaku sends a well-actually for Stork. And Just Anothe...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2707-smart-players-and-dumb-characters-well-actually-upsides-of-virtual-gaming/

hjrp2706 In This Episode: Muddy Boots from New York would like to say thanks to someone who changed the way he plays. Polishogr8 sends us a plethora of questions. Dillon is worn down by a player...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2706-influential-players-questions-fatigue/

hjrp2705 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In this Episode: Niklas writes in about character advancement and what should drive it. GettyOwlMark is having sandbox troubles. And Rufus has a question ab...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2705-character-advancement-sandbox-troubles-helplessness/

hjrp2704 Your Hosts: Stu, Moe, Christopher and Tappy In This Episode: Adam from Utah writes in about adventuring in a peaceful city. MRCJ sends an email about good and evil. And Muddyboots se...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2704-peaceful-cities-good-and-evil-horror/

hjrp2703 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In this Episode: Leatherneck writes in about lessons learned from online gaming.  Moe asks about games that address challenging topics.  Ben from Tejas sen...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2703-online-gaming-challenging-topics-gming-exercises/

hjrp2702 Your Hosts: Stu and Stork In This Episode: My Friends Call Me Money writes in about safety tools. Alervant has a lot of unused RPG books. Muddyboots asks about familiars.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2702-safety-tools-familiars/

hjrp2701 Your Hosts: Stu, Christopher, Bill, Stork In this Episode: Aaron writes in about online game prep.  Kyle asks how GMs maintain their creative juices (apart from hydration)? Chad (or...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2701-game-prep-maintaining-creativity-gm-confidence/

hjrp2620 Your Hosts: Stu, Clara, Claire, Stork In This Episode: Andreas writes in about different PC factions. Graf writes in about world building with fantasy races. Andreas writes in about gam...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2620-factions-fantasy-races-gaming-add/

hjrp2619 In this Episode: Ryan from Florida writes in about time. Kurt writes in about how he turned one random idea into a campaign. And Mike writes in about playing and GMing blind. 

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2619-time-ideas-to-campaigns-gming-blind/

hjrp2618 Your Hosts: Stu, Bill, Tomes, Tappy In this Episode: Andreas sends us some thoughts on game prices and PC preference.  Joe Crack sends us his comments on GMing at conventions.  And ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2618-prices-preferences-conventions-adventures/

hjrp2617 In this Episode:  Andrew asks about making disease scary without ruining your game.  Weaslecreature writes in about virtual gaming.  Uncommonman writes in about secrets, agendas and...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2617-disease-virtual-gaming-secrets-and-agendas/

hjrp2616 Your Hosts: Stu, Emily and Rev from thecritshowpodcast.com In this Episode: Lee writes in about keeping secrets from other players.  Ed from Minnesota sends us a message about house r...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2616-secrets-house-ruling-prep/

hjrp2615 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork, Clara, Joey In this Episode: Out of print GM sends us some convention pregens and asks for feedback.  Uncommonman sends us another GMing exercise.  HeavyMeta...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2615-con-game-pregens-gming-exercise-storing-digital-content-and-gm-lessons-learned/

hjrp2614 Your Hosts: Stu, Jameson, Tappy In this Episode: Chris from New Jersey asks how a GM, who isn’t an actor, make NPCs seem real. EricaOdd writes in with an RPG question taken from rea...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2614/

hjrp2613 Your hosts: Stu, Clara, Stork In this Episode: Erin from NorCal sends us a conundrum about a throw-away NPC. Juho from Finland asks about DnD bias. JimTo sends us a convention story.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2613-throw-away-npcs-dnd-bias-convention-story/

hjrp2612 Your hosts: Stu, Teri, Stork In this Episode: MRCJ has some advice for Court games.  Shawn from Silver Springs sends us a couple questions.  “I Murdered a Character” from Vyrrk.�...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2612-court-games-questions-murder/

hjrp2611 This episode is sponsored by EasyRollerDice.com, introducing their new Kickstarter, aluminum elven design dice. Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork In this Episode: Niklas writes in saying we m...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2611-useless-skills-horror-interesting-combat/

hjrp2610 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Tappy In This Episode: Ben from Texas writes in about divine intervention. Anonymous sends a question about Monster of the Week. Steve from Atlanta writes ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2610-divine-intervention-monster-of-the-week-playing-characters-outside-the-game/

hjrp2609 This is just a quick update. DNC writes in about GMing horror.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2609-updates-on-shows-gming-horror/

hjrp2608 Your Hosts: Stu, Pooja, Tappy In this Episode: Axel writes in about systems you can't get to work. MRCJ sends us an email about music and campaign inspiration. And Davio sends us a hor...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2608-systems-you-cant-make-work-music-and-inspiration-horror/

hjrp2607 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, Joey. In this Episode: Jonathan from Spanaway asks how to get players to role play. Uncommonman sends us another GMing exercise. Kosta from Adelaide sends us a ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2607-getting-players-to-role-play-gming-exercise-horror/

hjrp2606 Live from Orccon 2020. Thank you to the Strategicon staff and volunteers for allowing us to take over the auditorium for the show!

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2606-live-from-orccon-2020/

hjrp2605 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: Jason writes in proclaiming Don’t Kill Your Characters. James from New Zealand asks if computers will replace GMs.  Adam from Utah as...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2605-dont-kill-your-characters-ai-gms-playing-deities/

hjrp2604 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi In This Episode: Jeremy in Missouri writes in about PC backstories. John from Iowa asks about GMing with One Note. Andreas writes in about game pacing and pick-u...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2604-backstories-organization-pacing/

hjrp2603 Your Hosts: Stu and Kimi In this Episode: We kick off our fundraiser, Rainbow Railroading 2020, for Rainbow Railroad. This organization helps get LGBTQIA+ people in hostile countries t...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2603-rainbow-railroading-kickoff-court-games-and-a-comic-book-store-story/

hjrp2602 Your Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Stork. In this Episode: MRCJ writes in about Orcs Tropes.  Jeff from NYC writes in about simulating an epic journey into the unknown. JoeCrak asks about pla...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2602-orcs-and-trope-assumptions-epic-journey-existing-ip/

hjrp2601 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Jason In this Episode: Len from Miami writes in about Fantasy Flight Games. Joshua from Canada writes in about leveling and acquiring new abilities. Leatherneck...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2601-ffg-ffi-closures-leveling-and-abilities-horror/

hjrp2520 Your Hosts: Stu, Pooja, Stork, Jason In this Episode: Mixing spell-based and free-form magic systems.  Uncommonman sends us another GMing exercise.  JimTo writes in about a player get...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2520-spell-based-vs-free-form-magic-gming-exercise-too-in-to-character/

hjrp2519 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Pooja In this Episode: Jonas asks How do you handle a player who can’t handle PC death? Niklas asks: What’s the right amount of backstory? And Greg in Virg...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2519-pc-death-backstory-show/

hjrp2518 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Pooja, Stork In this Episode: Mogens in Denmark writes in about random chargen vs. standard arrays. Derk writes in about campaign structure. Ben from Texas asks ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2518-random-stats-vs-standard-arrays-campaign-structure-deadliness-and-perception/

hjrp2517 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: GM Radio Rob writes in on Pick-up-and-play games.  Eric from NJ sends us an update and question on difficult systems And Davio writes in w...

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hjrp2516 Your Hosts: Stu, Pooja, Stork, Kimi, Joey Show Notes: In this episode, we debrief our Mongoose Traveller 2nd Edition game, Exodus. Regular episodes return next week.

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hjrp2515 Your Hosts: Kimi, Kurt, Maire and Tappy In this Episode:  Andy from Germany wants some opinions. Christopher has some things to say on RPGs with IPs. Bill in Ann Arbor asks about per...

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hjrp2514 Yeah, I call the episode 25-15, it isn't. Stu Your Hosts: Stu, Adam, Jim, Clara, Jason In this Episode: We deconstruct the just-ended Clockwise Court campaign. Uncommon Man sends us some...

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hjrp2513 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Tomes In this Episode: Axel from the UK writes in about the merits of failure. Hivemynd has discovered the joys of non-hippie GMing. Greg in Virginia Beach se...

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hjrp2512 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Gina In this Episode: Taurelin asks what makes a good Session Zero. Ed from Florida (nee Minn) asks why we game. Ben from Texas tried to resurrect the Cruch...

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hjrp2511 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason In this Episode: John from Iowa asks how to run a more deadly DnD combat. Andreas from Sweden asks how to make combats more interesting. Draylee 88 sends a G...

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hjrp2510 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi In this Episode: Ryan writes in about ‘genres’ of games.  Useless Trivia Man asks for some advice for an upcoming game. Alervant sends a followup about the abu...

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hjrp2509 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: We discuss a GMing tips article Stu wrote in 1998. Len from Miami chimes in on SciFi vs Fantasy. Eric from NJ writes in about gaming in exis...

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hjrp2508 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Moe In this Episode: Ryan writes in about time records and meaningful campaings.  Eric from NJ writes in about changing systems. LLamasu sends us a horror...

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hjrp2507 In this Episode: Rav writes in about getting into a character’s headspace. Alverant sends us an update about the sexual harassment of his PC. Uncommon Man asks about RPG Small Talk.�...

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hjpr2506 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Jason In this Episode: Doggos asks when to cancel a campaign. MRCJ writes in about the changing gaming landscape. Andreas writes in about collaboration.

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hjrp2505 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: Sam from Lakewood asks about the difference between SciFi and Fantasy games. EricaOdd writes in about become her own GM horror story! Ru...

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This is one of our live shows recorded at Gateway2019. If you'd like information about our local conventions, you can go to strategicon.net.  

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hjrp2503 This episode is sponsored by easyrollerdice.com. Check out their Reversible Self-Standing Microfiber Dice Bags. In this Episode: Ian from the UK writes in about a PC-turned-big-bad VY wr...

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hjrp2502 Your hosts: Stu, Jim and Stork In this Episode: Joe from the Imperium Inlandus writes in about depth and immersion.  Niklas asks “Am I a Necromancer?”  And Tiamattinen writes in ...

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hjrp2501 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Tappy In this Episode: Alervant writes in about the sexual harassment of a PC. Ryan4Flan writes in about players making unsolicited dice rolls. And David in...

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hjrp2420 Your Hosts: Kimi, Joey and Storky. In this Episode: Byron writes in about co-GMing. Michael writes in with a Wild Talents question. And Vyrrk writes in about Jackercon.  

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hjrp2419 Our 10th Anniversary! (which we almost forgot...) Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: Bevin writes in about fostering a next-generation GM. Drayle88 writes in about the case of...

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hjrp2418 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Kurt In this Episode: ZombieHeart asks for help maintaining player engagement during combat. A HIPPA-minded GM asks about non-gaming issues at the table. Davio as...

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hjrp2417 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork In this Episode: Jorn from Sweden writes in about sympathetic villains and villainous heroes. Axel in the UK sends us a success story. And Eric from NJ sends...

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hjpr2416 Yours Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: Corbin Twa writes in about players intentionally failing dice rolls.  Joe Crack writes in about Player vs Character knowledge. Steve in S...

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shadowcon22 Campaign: ShadowCon | SYSTEM:  | GM:  | Info: You’ve come here because you’d heard of it, and you’ve been on this trip, a shadowy flight into the dangerous world of a  conven...

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hjrp2415 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork In this Episode: Mattison asks for tips as he's returning to GMing after a long while. Eric from New Jersey polls the hosts. And Simon from London sends sugg...

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hjrp2414 Your hosts: Stu, Pooja, Tappy In this Episode: Vyrrk writes in about PVP at a con game. Byron writes in about math in RPGs. And Ryan writes in about character progression and engagement.

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hjrp2413 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Gina, Stork In this Episode: Andreas writes in about character vs player knowledge. Christopher Grey send a confession. Chris from Scotland asks how to unwind ...

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hjpr2412 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this episode: Andreas writes in about tactical option for theater of the mind gaming. Jonas writes in about DnD and new players. Eric from NJ writes in ab...

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hjrp2411 Live from Strategicon's Gamex 2019. Thank you to the Strategicon staff for their support and hospitality. Thank you to EasyRollerDice.com for sponsoring this episode.   Go to: easyroll...

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hjrp2410 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Joey In this Episode: Andreas asks "do we need character advancement?" Ryan send thoughts on DnD classes. McWyrm writes in about a 10-year-old murder hobo.

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hjrp2409 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Stork In this Episode: We discuss Pyrrhic successes, Kurt writes in about Face characters in DnD. Ryan writes in to ask what effects APs are having on the T...

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hjrp2408 In this Episode: Midas from Adelaide writes in to defend DnD classes. JimTo asks about parting with game materials and regrets. Joecrack asks, "Is Detective Noir a playable game?" Annive...

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hjrp2407 In this Episode: Steffi in Scotland writes in about NPC crowd control. Ben from Texas suggests letting the players drive. Alex calls us on our coast-ism.  

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hjrp2406 Your hosts: Aabria, Jim, Pooja, and J. In this Episode: Elderman writes in about fantasy races in RPGs and how they're bad. Fredrix writes in about portrying PCs of color. Eric writes ...

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hjrp2405 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Gina In this Episode: Eric from NJ asks "Can the GM be too much of a fan of the PCs?" James writes in about 1d4 Con, which starts May 3rd. And Joe wants to ...

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hjrp2404 Your hosts: Stu, Adam, Joey In this episode: Steve from SoCal writes in about exotic atmospheres in Traveller. OutOfPrintGM sends us his report from Aricon. Slojack sends us a horror ...

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HJRP2403 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Joey In this episode: Davio writes in about making sure players find clues. Mike from MI writes in about finding and holding on to gaming groups. And Byron ...

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hjrp2402 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Joey In this Episode: Steve in SoCal writes in about player and PC perceptions. Johnny sends us an email about classes and DnD. Craig (whodo on the forum) a...

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hjrp2401 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Aabria, Tappy In this Episode: Brian writes in about the passing of time. Juho from Finland writes in about people getting rules totally wrong. And Dave from Tampa...

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DRAGON08 GM: Aabria Game: Dragon Heist System: Dungeons & Dragons 5e GM: Aabria Players: Jason, Mac, Teri, Adam Summary: A grand urban caper awaits! Our party tests their skill and bravado agains...

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hjrp2320 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Adam In this Episode: EricaB brings up a very old Necro-Topic: Social Skills. Byron writes in about gaming and life balance. And JoeGun sends us a Horror ...

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hjpr2319 Your hosts: Stu, Gina, Tappy, Christopher In this Episode: We reflect on Orccon2019. Jonnie from New Zealand writes in about setting rules. Greg from Virginia writes in about trying new ...

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hjrp2318 Live from Orccon 2019 Note: this is a convention show. As such, it does not use the same format as our regular shows. If this is your first episode, you might want to listen to another e...

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hjrp2317 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jim, Tappy In this Episode: We discuss the upcoming Orccon2019. We talks about partial pre-gen PCs or convention games. Brian resurrects the Sand Box horse-lich. A...

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hjrp2316 In this Episode: We discuss GMing sins. Doggos writes in about abstract RP. And Karlen from Austin writes in about senses and immersion.

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hjrp2315 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Mac and Tappy In this Episode: KSC write in coining the term for what I was talking about in the last episode. Julie writes in on when to stop. And Doggos sends...

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hjrp2314 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Gina, Stork In this Episode: Matt writes in to ask how to get the most out of a short session. Jeb writes in about gaming with kids. And Hanna from the Windy City ...

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Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason M, Aabria, and Jason from the Gauntlet. In this Episode: Mr CJ writes in about railroads without tracks. Jason writes in to vent, and convey some horror. Johan writes...

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hjrp2312 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, JiB, Stork. In this Episode: Nathan writes in about post-game feedback. Taurelin writes in about a situation where players are too in-character. And Niklas from Sw...

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HJPR2311Your Hosts: Stu, Samantha, Aabria and Stork In this Episode: We discuss coming up with player character concepts. Fengrong writes in on GMPCs. And Riff sends us a horror story.

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hjrp2310 This episode of Happy Jacks is sponsored by EasyRollerDice.com. Check out their Metal Dice of Ancient Dragons series of dice now on Kickstarter, easyrollerdice.com/dragondice. In this Ep...

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hjrp2309 This episode is sponsored by easyrollerdice.com. Check out their new line, Metal Dice of Ancient Dragons, which is on Kickstarter now. In This Episode: We discuss PC questionnaires. And...

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hjrp2308 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Gina, Stork In this Episode: Ryan writes in about the nature of player choice Harold from St Louis writes in about castle storming. And Carl in Wisconsin sends a ...

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hjrp2307 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy In this Episode: We discuss campaign sequels and continuations. Kitor asks "Can Loot be Intimidation?" And Jeb sends us a horror story

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hjrp2306 In this Episode: We discuss mapless vs mapped combat. Rands writes in about consequences. Joshua in Edmonton writes in about Sandboxes.  

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This is just a brief closing to our 24-hour gaming marathon fundraiser for RainbowRailroad. You can donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow.

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hjrp2305a Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Adam In this Episode: We discuss the following 24-hour gaming streamathon from rainbowrailroad. You can donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. We discuss some basic ...

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hjrp2304 In this Episode: We announce our upcoming fundraiser to benefit rainbowrailroad.com. Donate at happyjacks.org/rainbow. Watch Friday, November 16, at 6:30pm Pacific time through Saturday...

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hjrp2303 Your hosts: Stu, Tappy, Mac, Clara In this Episode: Johan from Sweden talks party splitting and exploding dice. Joshua from Canada sends us a couple stories and contends that burps are...

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HJRP2302 In this Episode: We discuss GM in-game recordkeeping. Joe from the IE sends us an interesting resource he’s discovered. Show bibles.  And Gaz the GM from the Netherlands sends us a fo...

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hjrp2301 Your Hosts: Kimi, Gina, Tappy, Jim In this Episode: Steve from So Cal asks about anticipating player solutions.  The Reverend Doctor Johnson writes in about women in gaming.  Kosta...

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hjrp2220 In this Episode: Jason asks about GM PCs, NPC party members and has a brief confession Tom from Oklahoma writes in about pacifists and modules. Harold from St. Louis asks about effects t...

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hjrp2219 Your Hosts: Stu, Aabria, Jim, Tappy In this Episode: Sean from NJ writes in about sandboxes. Drayle88 sends us a rebuttal about 2-player DnD campaigns. Tadd in Kansas asks about conv...

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hjrp2218 In this episode:  Ed from Florida says consistency is key with world design. MRCJ disagrees with us on tactical combat systems and calls us snotty. Isaac sends a remarkably familiar ema...

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hjrp2217 In this Episode: Hour 11 sends us a question about one-shots. Kurt illustrates now NOT to do space combat. Terry from Idaho sends a story about a conversion.

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hjrp2216 In this Episode: Kevin from Jackmonkeygames.com writes in about NPC plot immunity. Mike from PA believes he has the dice curse. Larry sends us a game day report and a question. JimTo ...

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hjrp2215 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Gina In this Episode: Steven writes in to question Rule Zero (at least one definition of it). Sam from Lakewood says space combat isn’t boring!! Isaac ...

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hjrp2214 This show was recorded live at Gateway 2018. Thank you to the Strategicon.net staff for their hospitality.

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hjrp2213 Your hosts: Stu, Tappy and Jim Join us, August 31 to September 3 at Strategicon.net's Gateway 2018. Next week's show will be at Gateway 2018, on Saturday at 8pm Pacific time. Location TB...

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hjrp2212 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Kurt In this episode: Zach from Baltimore writes in about great WWII movies and asks a question about a pacifist PC. Kurt asks if he's designing himself o...

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hjrp2211 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Joey, Tappy In this Episode: Davio asks about encouraging new GMs.  Terry in Idaho asks for some setting suggestions.  MinipainterJen sends us a story about c...

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hjrp2210 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Aabria In this Episode: Repercussions of PCs’ past actions (L5R example). Joe from the IE writes in about stakes in combat. Long-time listener Kairaku...

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hjrp2209 Your Hosts: Stu, Gina, CADave, Stork In this episode: Andreas in Sweden sends us thoughts on PbtA, OSR and Spinal Tap. Jacob sends us a question about getting along in a new group. Kin...

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hjrp2208 Your hosts: Stu, Dave77, Stork Thank you to Easy Roller Dice for supporting this episode of Happy Jacks RPG Podcast. Check out their Kickstarter for their new over-sized dice cups (with ...

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hjrp2207 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Mac, Tappy In this Episode: We discuss props. Jeb sends us a note about Fear the Con, a New Book and an Observation. Drayle 88 sends us a real horror story. Eric f...

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hjrp2206 Your Hosts: Kimi, Gina, CADave, Stork In this Episode: We discuss Mr CJ’s post on the Forum about eschewing shades of gray. Blake from Australia sends some comments on episodic games...

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HJRP2205 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Aabria In this Episode: Michael from Wisconsin asks about other sources of drama in conflict. Joe Crack sends a response to last week's episode and horror...

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hjrp2204 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, Adam In this Episode: We discuss Co-GMing. Jonas Larrsen sends us an email.  Steve from Atlanta sends praise and ideas for 10 Candles. Matt asks about...

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hjrp2203 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Aabria In this Episode: Steve from SoCal writes in with some thoughts on porportional RPGing, or intra-party balance. We discuss. Daniel from Texas sends u...

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Your hosts: Kimi and the Happy Jacks Crew and Audience Join us as we recap the games we played and ran at GameX 2018!

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HJRP2201 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Stork, and Dan and Chris from Fear the Boot. Show Notes! We discuss a bit about RPG podcasting history and using existing canon in RPGs. Fredrix writes in about mu...

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HJRP2120 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jim and Mike www.strategicon.net Show Notes! We discuss the upcoming con. Steffi from Scotland takes umbrage with the DnD/religion conversation. Hoyle sends us a s...

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HJRP2119 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Tappy, Aabria In this Episode: Ed from Minnesota writes in about religion in games. Steve from SoCal sends three musings. Axel from Germany sends us a props-relate...

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hjrp2118 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Gina, Tappy In this Episode: Sam asks for legacy campaign advice. Ben from Texas writes in about tainting the player experience. Isaac from Texas sends us a tale o...

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hjrp2117 In this Episode: Mike from MI asks about Schrodinger's Plot Hook. Steve in SoCal writes in about faith and religion in RPGs. Daniel sends us a GURPS well actually about languages. Your ...

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hjrp2116 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Joey, Stork In this Episode: HeavymetalJess asks about rivals. Ed from Florida write in about finding fun. And M from the Twin Cities sends us a horror story and a...

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hjpr2115 Your hosts: Stu, Kimi, Mac, Stork In this Episode: We discuss languages in RPGs, EricaOdd asks for advice on where do go in her Dragon Age game, and Dungeon Master Dan sends us a confess...

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hjrp2114 Your hosts: Stu, Adam, Jason, Stork In this episode: We discuss taking things seriously.. James writes in about first session shenanigans. Brandyn from Delaware writes in about dynamic v...

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hjrp2113 In this Episode: William from Minnesota asks about player-driven campaigns. A Three part email from Daniel in Australia. And Steffi from Scotland sends us a horror story about first-time...

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hjrp2112 Your Hosts: Stu, Gina, Tappy In this Episode: David from Montreal writes in with a question about the hero’s journey in RPGs. Eric from New Jersey asks about taking kids to game cons. ...

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HJRP2111   This episode is sponsored by Easyrollerdice.com. Check out their large leather-lite dice bag kickstarter at easyrollerdice.com/bag Your hosts: Stu, Stork, HosierRob and Aabria In this...

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hjrp2110 This episode is sponsored by EasyRollerDice.com and their self-standing leather-lite dice bags, now being kickstartered -- go to easyrollerdice.com/bag for more information. Your Hosts: ...

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hjrp2109 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Adam In this Episode: Ben asks for some help with player memory retention. Curt writes in to promote Jackercon. Jason send in a GMing horror story with a twist.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp21-09-memory-jackercon-horror-story/

hjrp2108 Your Hosts: Stu, Joey, Tappy In this Episode: Ben from Texas brings up the Sauron Dilemna. Christopher (Mystic Fedora?) says Stu’s right (and so is he). Joseph from the IE asks abo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2108-sauruon-dilemma-scheduling-vetting-bending-rules-new-players/

hjrp2107 Live from Orccon 2018 Thank you to the folks at Strategicon for allowing us to record our show live at Orccon 2018. For more information about these conventions, go to strategicon.net.

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2107-live-orccon-2018/

hjrp2106 Your Hosts: Stu, Gina, Adam, Stork In This Episode:  David from Tampa writes in about social contracts and gaming. Marcus from Brazil found a game! And tells us about it. Jeff sends...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2106-social-contracts-gaming-brazil-success-failure/

hjrp2105 Your Hosts: Stu, CADAve, Jason, Stork In this Episode: MRCJ writes in about chases, and we will disucss. Gottfried asks if RPG Dice Illegal in California?! Isaac from Texas needs help. A...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2105-chases-illegal-dice-horror/

HJRP2104 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Jason, Tappy In this Episode: Marcus from Brazil can’t find an open seat at a Vampire tabletop game in Brazil. Heavy Metal Jess sends some love for our nostalg...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2104-email-catchup-dead-horses-success-stepping/

hjrp2103 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, Davy, Stork In this Episode: We discuss grokking a PC or NPC. Bobby from Belgium asks for some tips running a game over Skype. The Reverend Doctor Johnson sends...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2103-grokking-pcs-npcs-skype-games-love-confession-horror/

hjrp2102 In this Episode: We discuss player agency and character emotions. James from New Jersey writes in about playing without a GM. Midas Karats from Adelaide Australia shares some stuff. Chri...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2102-agency-emotion/

HJRP2101 Your Hosts: Stu, Tappy, Gina, Joey In this Episode: In our continuing GMing tips, we discuss downtime roleplaying. Sam in Lakewood asks for some adventure building advice. Juho from ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjpr2101-time-rp-triumphant-return/

HJRP2020 Your hosts: Stu, JiB, Stork Show Notes! Steve from Atlanta asks why we tend toward certain game systems. Bud asks about the Traveller RPG timeline. Jonas writes in about running a game...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2020-game-systems-traveller-timeline-finding-fun/

hjrp2019 Your Hosts: Stu, Kimi, JiB, Stork  In this Episode: Chris from Ontario sends us a note on describing scenery. Chris in Canada sends us a note on DnD falling damage. Eric from New Je...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2019-describing-falling-winning-questioning-horroring/

hjpr2018 Your hosts: Stu, Ed and JiB In this Episode: GMing Tips: Rules? What Rules? Goluptious Geeks asks for form system selection advice.  Axel from Germany writes in about some GM Lessons ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2018-rules-rules/

HJRP2017 Your Hosts: Stu, ProbieTim, Stork and Kimi In this Episode: GMing Tips: Improving Improv for GMs.  Garrett asks about Making fulfilling filler.  William from Minnesota writes in abo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2017-improving-improv-indecision-investment/

hjrp2016 In this Episode: GMing Topic: Building villains. Brendon from Ontario writes in about helping teenagers play better, and Clockwork Monk writes in about seven hours of superheroic shenani...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2016-building-villains-improving-youth-play-superheroic-shenanigans/

hjrp2015 Your Hosts: Stu, Stork and Scott Woodard. Check out the Savage Worlds Flash Gordon Kickstarter Scott mentioned. In this Episode: GMing Topic: Making scenes come alive. Eric from Kansas C...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2015-gming-tips-making-scenes-come-alive-is-magic-a-crutch-narration-and-horror/

hjrp2014 updated Your Hosts: Stu, JiB, Kimi In this Episode: GMing Tips: Fleshing out NPCs. Ayslyn writes in about pacing a high-travel campaign. Tomi from Finland sends some thoughts on characte...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2014/

HJRP2013 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, JiB, Kimi This episode is sponsored by Palladium Books, makers of RIFTS, TMNT, Dead Reign, and much more. Check them out at palladiumbooks.com. In this Episode: S...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2013-misdirection-flashbacks-time-travel-military-gaming-stories/

hjpr2012 Your host: Stu, Stork, Joey, Gina In this Episode: Chris from Ontario, Canada writes in about new editions Scot relays a player nightmare. Niklas from Stockholm sends us a story about dy...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2012/

HJRP2011 Your hosts: Gina, Stork, Kurt, Maire In this Episode: Isaac from Texas needs some GMing Help Kain Guru writes in about Over enthusiastic teens aka short attention spans and the impulse t...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2011/

HJRP2010 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, JiB and PEG's Scott Woodard In this Episode: Aviv writes in asking about ways to “unstick” yourself, GMing wise. Charas writes in about glossing over combat. ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2010-scott-woodard-unsticking-gm-brains/

hjrp2009 In this Episode:   Bennett from Pittsburg asks about starting games without combat. Zach in Chicago sends one way a PbtA game handles flashbacks. Iaquas sends us a gamer funk tip. Gene ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2009-starting-sessions-flashbacks-funk-and-will/

I had a chance to sit down briefly with Keith Baker while at Gencon. Here's the interview. Thank you to Keith for taking time out of his day.

https://www.happyjacks.org/keith-baker-interview/

hjpr2008 Your hosts: Stu and Stork In this Episode: Julian from Paris writes about playing with time and narration. James from 1d4Cast Podcast sends us a quick breakdown of Mouseguard. Charas wri...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2008-flashbacks-mouseguard-rules-splicing-promotion/

HJRP2007 Your host: Stu, Stork, Gina In this Episode: Brian Writes in about Drama vs. Foolishness Reamus writes in with an urgent request for advice. Gene from Elk Grove writes in with a thank yo...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2007-drama-vs-foolishness-advice-horror/

HJRP2006 Your Hosts: Kimi, Stork, JiB, Gina In this Episode: Jonas Larsson writes in about handling NPC drawbacks. Charas asks about player conflict. Dave from Chicago sends a long overdue Fuck Y...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2006-npc-drawbacks-player-conflict-confession/

HJRP2005 Your hosts: Stu, Patric, Michael and Stork In this Episode: Patrick and Michael talk LARP Steven in So Cal writes in about bookkeeping being fun?! Drayle 88 sends some questions and reco...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2005-larps-bookkeeping-and-horror/

HRP2004 Live from Gateway 2017

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2004-live-from-gateway-2017/

HJRP2003 Your hosts: Stu, Jim, Mike, Stork. In this Episode: Mike and Jim from Strategicon will talk about the upcoming game con. Stu will relate a bit about Gencon Clockwork Monk is looking for ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hrjp2003-gateway-2017-superheroic-conflict-confessions/

HJRP2002 This episode of Happy Jacks RPG Podcast is sponsored by EasyRollerDice.com. Check out the Kickstarter for their innovative dice tray, including a staging area so only the dice you're rol...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2002/

HJRP2001 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, Gina Eight years ago today, we released our first episode of Happy Jacks RPG Podcast. We didn't realize this at the time of recording, but in celebration, I've in...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp2001/

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https://www.happyjacks.org/content-preview-for-patreon-subscribers-mote-of-sin-13/

Eldemy04 GM: Stu Venable System: DnD5E Players: Bill, Tyler, Kimi, Bruce, Kris    

https://www.happyjacks.org/eldemy04-happy-jacks-rpg-actual-play-dnd5e-eldemy-04/

SWT04 GM: Bill Players: Elspeth, Stork, CADave, Tyler, Stu System: Mongoose Traveller, homebrewed for Star Wars.

https://www.happyjacks.org/swt04-happy-jacks-rpg-actual-play-star-wars-traveller-04/

HJRP1101 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, JiB and Jim Ryan. A big thank you to Jim Ryan for joining us for this episode. Show Notes! (can I just say, that I'm annoyed by the rigmarole that is creating sho...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp1101-happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-11-episode-01/

HJRP1012 - Growing the Hobby Your hosts: Stu, Tyler, JiB, Gina Show Notes! We discuss growing the hobby, and the party we (hobbyists) can play in that endeavor. Grant from Saving the Game writes ...

https://www.happyjacks.org/hjrp1012-happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-10-episode-12/

Season 04 Episode 11 Your hosts: Stu & Tappy Listener email and building a good villain (thanks to JiB for the topic suggestion, as well as our forum inhabitants for contributing to the discussio...

https://www.happyjacks.org/happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-04-episode-11/

Season 04 Episode 06 Your hosts: Stu, Stork, Casey, Bruce.

https://www.happyjacks.org/happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-04-episode-06/

Special Bulletin regarding WotC's announcement about the Character Builder. To view the source, go to delicious.com/happyjacksrpg and find the 04-02a links.

https://www.happyjacks.org/happy-jacks-news-bulletin-04-02a/

Season 2, Episode 20a - a bonus listener email show. Your hosts: Stu, Stork and Kimi. Template for Pathfinder campaign web page for Google Sites. Fantasy Grounds & Rules Sets.

https://www.happyjacks.org/happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-02-episode-20a/

**Announcements** - BogFest this Saturday, 8pm at the Doubletree in Monrovia. - RPG Podcast Listener Survey at www.rpgpolls.com. - Would you attend a Happy Jack's Game Day in So Calif? Email us.

https://www.happyjacks.org/happy-jacks-rpg-podcast-season-02-episode-17a/