S37E01 | Railroading Players vs. PCs, Session Zero Playbook, & In-Game Holidays

S37E01 | Railroading Players vs. PCs, Session Zero Playbook, & In-Game Holidays

Author: Happy Jacks RPG Network March 26, 2026 Duration: 1:29:19

◇ Ayslyn asks about railroading players vs. railroading characters, Eric from New Jersey wants feedback on their Session Zero plan, & From the Archive: Spilmeister Thomas from Denmark talks about in-game holiday ideas | Hosts: Kimi, Riley, & Clara

00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary

01:26◇ Announcements – Help us grow the show! Please take a few minutes to subscribe or follow us on your platform of choice, leave a review or thumbs up, and to tell your friends about us.

05:45◇ Mailbag 1 – Ayslyn asks about railroading players vs. railroading characters

32:21◇ Mailbag 2 – Eric from New Jersey wants feedback on their Session Zero plan

64:26◇ Mailbag 3 – From the archive 2023: From the Archive: Spilmeister Thomas from Denmark talks about in-game holiday ideas

81:54◇ Episode Closing

86:44◇ Music

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