S37E08 | TTRPGS without Dice, Gaming Success Story, and Powers that cause Problems

S37E08 | TTRPGS without Dice, Gaming Success Story, and Powers that cause Problems

Author: Happy Jacks RPG Network May 18, 2026 Duration: 57:59
◇ Designing TTRPGS without traditional dice mechanics, Wes from Indianapolis shares a success story, From the archive 2022: Mike from New York wants to talk about game power that cause problems | Hosts: Kimi, Kodi, & Sam Dunnewold ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 02:12◇ Announcements - Come play with us at Game Daze on our discord server. May 16th! happyjacks.org/discord 02:54◇ Indie Designer of the Month: Ray Chou (he/him) https://www.myth.works/ or https://mythworks.itch.io 05:22◇ Topic (Mailbag 1) - We talk about designing TTRPGS without traditional dice mechanics 37:23◇ Mailbag 2 - Wes from Indianapolis shares a success story 42:44◇ Mailbag 3 - From the archive 2022: Mike from New York wants to talk about game powers that cause problems 53:43◇ Episode Closing 55:35◇ Music ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com or post in our Discord server to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇Twitch ◇Bluesky ◇Instagram ◇Facebook ◇Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2026 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

Gathering around a table with friends, rolling dice, and getting lost in a shared story is at the heart of the tabletop roleplaying experience, and that's precisely the feeling you'll find with the Happy Jacks RPG Advice Show. From the Happy Jacks RPG Network, this weekly session feels less like a formal broadcast and more like you've pulled up a chair to a lively game night where the conversation just happens to be about RPGs. The crew brings a genuine, unbridled enthusiasm to every topic, blending practical guidance with a lot of humor and the easy rapport of longtime friends. You'll hear diverse perspectives on everything from crafting compelling narratives and managing tricky player dynamics to choosing the perfect system for your group, all delivered with an inclusive and welcoming spirit. It's that unique mix of informative discussion and infectious camaraderie that makes this podcast such a reliable source of both ideas and entertainment. Whether you're a seasoned Game Master navigating a complex campaign or a newcomer looking for a friendly entry point into the hobby, tuning in feels like getting solid advice from people who are just as passionate about the game as you are.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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S37E21 | Live from Gateway 2026! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:35
◇ Live from Gateway 2026 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 quality is not the same as our…
S37E19 | Prepping NPCs, PCs that Change You, PCs Committing Crimes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:38
◇ Ed from MN, now inf FL asks about prepping NPCs, Eric from New Jersey asks how characters have changed us, From the archive 2022: Zed From Norfolk asks how to handle it when your players commit crimes in your gameworld…
S37E18 | Game Frustrations, A Success Story, Wanting to Game Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:29
◇ Wes in Indianapolis is frustrated with his game, Gurg Murg shares a success story, From the archive 20218: Weaselcreature wants to get gaming again! | Hosts: Jason, Sam, & Vixie ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Episode Summary 01:19…
S37E16 | NPCs, Bad Game Sessions, Crafting in RPGs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:52
◇ Gregory from Wisconsin wants to talk about NPCs, Davi wants to know what makes a bad game session, From the archive 2022: Actual Jesse asks about crafting in TTRPGs | Hosts: Kimi, Sam, Pooja, Dion ◇ 00:33◇ Welcome & Ep…