About this episode

The episode discusses various storytelling tropes and their relevance to TTRPGs.

This week… you’ve seen em, you know em, you’re familiar with em, we’re talking about Tropes! These familiar themes can be found throughout storytelling. Hero’s Journey? Ever heard of it!? Listen gang, at the end of the day TTRPGs are about telling stories. Recognizing and discussing tropes can help Dungeon Masters in as many ways as there are tropes! Music by Epidemic SoundUse our Link to check out Epidemic Sound for all your music and sound effect needs. Gang, this has changed the game for us! Epidemic Sound Link And remember to give us 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ AND a positive review! This helps us so much, so tell your friends! Subscribe to our YouTube to see the podcast! And other content! --------------------------- And CLICK HERE to find links to our Discord, YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Instagram, and more! Email us at Soyouwannabeadm@gmail.com WE HAVE MERCH! Click the link above!

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor, Justin

Topics covered

• tropes
• storytelling
• TTRPGs
• Dungeon Masters
• Hero's Journey

Keywords

• tropes
• storytelling
• Dungeon Master
• Hero's Journey
• TTRPGs
• themes
• Epidemic Sound

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