Helping GM DJ With His Game

Helping GM DJ With His Game

Author: Aaron and Josh January 8, 2026 Duration: 48:37
In today's episode we help our friend DJ with his upcoming game. We use his notes on the game to help him come up with an ending to his upcoming game. DJ, Josh and I ping pong the ideas around to help craft some ideas for the end of his game he'll be running. Leave us an email for feedback, questions, or thoughts at levelupyourgamingpodcast@gmail.com or Follow us on Facebook and engage with us at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpYourGaming Please leave us a review or a five ...

Every week, Aaron and Josh get together to talk about the craft of tabletop roleplaying games. Level Up Your Gaming: Tabletop RPG Podcast is a conversation for anyone invested in their gaming table, whether you're a Game Master weaving the narrative or a player bringing a character to life. The discussion moves beyond basic rules to explore the nuances that transform a good session into a great one, tackling practical topics like pacing a campaign, designing memorable NPCs, or resolving common group dynamics. New episodes arrive each Wednesday, offering a consistent dose of ideas and actionable advice. This isn't about theoretical play; it's about the tangible skills and creative sparks that make your shared stories more engaging. The hosts encourage listeners to join the conversation by sending their own questions and topic suggestions. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of the hobby and find genuine, applicable strategies to enhance your games, this podcast serves as a dedicated space for that growth. Tune in for thoughtful, down-to-earth talks that aim to provide real value for your next gaming session.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Duration: 36:03
In today's episode we talk about the genre Cyberpunk. What makes a good Cyberpunk game? How is it different from other similar genres? What types of stories do you tell? We give you our thoughts and answer all these ques…
How To Manage Inconsistent Game Schedules [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:42
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Let's Make A One Shot: A Fistful Of Spells [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:31
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt A Fistful Of Spells. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot…
Making A Simple Game Complicated [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:49
In today's episode we talk about when simple games become complex. What adds the complexity? How can you keep the game simple? Should you always embrace the complexity? We give you our thoughts and answer all these quest…
Genre Episode: Fantasy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
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Genre Episode: Sci Fi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:46
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Duration: 38:06
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Duration: 38:23
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Duration: 43:28
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Let's Make A One Shot: Breaking Bard [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:07
In today's episode we continue our series of Let's Make A One Shot. The game we make a one shot for comes from the prompt Breaking Bard. We describe all the details you would need to consider to pull this one shot off. E…