HJRP S35E02 | Playstyle Problems, TTRPGs as Art, D&D as a 2-player game

HJRP S35E02 | Playstyle Problems, TTRPGs as Art, D&D as a 2-player game

Author: Happy Jacks RPG Network February 2, 2025 Duration: 1:28:22

◇ Niklas from Stockholm shares thoughts on 4 different playstyles, Carlos from Detroit asks about ttrpgs and APs as folk art, From the Archive 2017: Drayle88 claims that D&D can be a two-player game | Hosts: Kimi, Jason, Joey, Clara & Dave

  • 00:33 – Welcome & Episode Summary |
  • 1:41 – We will be at OrcCon 2025 at the LAX Hilton Feb 14-17th, streaming live on Saturday night! We will also be at GAMA Expo the weekend after that.
  • 3:04 – Indie Designer of the Month: Coming in Feb!
  • 3:13 – Niklas from Stockholm shares thoughts on 4 different playstyles |
  • 26:58 – Carlos from Detroit asks about ttrpgs and APs as folk art |
  • 57:30 – From the Archive 2017: Drayle88 claims that D&D can be a two-player game |
  • 01:21:44 – Episode Closing |
  • 01:25:53 – Music |

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