JM132 -Terrain: The Third Army

About this episode

Three expert GMs discuss the craft of tabletop roleplaying and what makes the hobby special.

Three expert GMs explore the craft of tabletop roleplaying—why rules feel good, why scenes work, and how stories land. Through casual conversation, creative experiments, and honest breakdowns, this podcast celebrates what makes the hobby special and helps you run better games.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Herzberg, Jesse Sauer

Topics covered

• tabletop roleplaying
• game mastering
• storytelling
• rules
• creative experiments

Keywords

• tabletop RPG
• game design
• roleplaying games
• GMs
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: JM132 -Terrain: The Third Army

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