Alex Thomas

The gnomes welcome Alex Thomas from Green Ronin, the line developer for Mutants and Masterminds. Ang might have also Gulliver travelled him to a chain to get this interview. Either way, the conversation is pretty good, filled with super hero gaming conversations, and talk of writing for RPG companies.  Please forgive our audio as this was done on one mic in unideal conditions. Here are links to all things Alex:alexanderwrites.comuntoldstoriesproject.comgreenronin.com

The gnomes welcome Alex Thomas from Green Ronin, the line developer for Mutants and Masterminds. Ang might have also Gulliver travelled him to a chain to get this interview. Either way, the conversation is pretty good, filled with super hero gaming conversations, and talk of writing for RPG companies. Please forgive our audio as this was done on one mic in unideal conditions. Here are links to all things Alex: <a href="http://alexanderwrites.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">alexanderwrites.com</a> <a href="http://untoldstoriesproject.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">untoldstoriesproject.com</a> <a href="http://greenronin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">greenronin.com</a>

GNOMECAST #168 – Alex Thomas from Green Ronin

We’re talking about parties. Not adventuring parties. Masquerades, balls, shindigs, gatherings, formal dances, ragers, raves, and festivals. Chris and Jared want to help you drop that holiday party right in the middle of your game and make it as memorable as possible. 

We’re talking about parties. Not adventuring parties. Masquerades, balls, shindigs, gatherings, formal dances, ragers, raves, and festivals. Chris and Jared want to help you drop that holiday party right in the middle of your game and make it as memorable as possible.

GNOMECAST #167 – Parties…like the ones you dance at

It’s here. It’s there. It’s every bleeping where. Quantum Ogre. Quantum Ogre.

It’s here. It’s there. It’s every bleeping where. Quantum Ogre. Quantum Ogre.

GNOMECAST #166 – The Quantum Ogre

On today’s Gnomecast we talk problems with scheduling. To cover that we have Ang, along with Tomas and Phil to talk about the true BBEG of ttrpgs. Time to break out the +4 calendars. 

On today’s Gnomecast we talk problems with scheduling. To cover that we have Ang, along with Tomas and Phil to talk about the true BBEG of ttrpgs. Time to break out the +4 calendars.

GNOMECAST #165 – Scheduling Difficulties

Adam Bradford

Jared takes some time to speak with Adam Bradford, the person behind Demiplane. a place for Digital Tools, Content, and Services to Discover, Prep, and Play All Your Favorite Tabletop Roleplaying Games.

Jared takes some time to speak with Adam Bradford, the person behind <a href="https://app.demiplane.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Demiplane</a>. a place for Digital Tools, Content, and Services to Discover, Prep, and Play All Your Favorite Tabletop Roleplaying Games.

GNOMECAST #164 – Demiplane with Adam Bradford

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself Ang, along with Senda and Jared to talk about Collaborative World Building. What it is, how to do it, games that can help you get better at it, the pitfalls, the bonus for doing this, and potential ways to use this concept in your games. 

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself Ang, along with Senda and Jared to talk about Collaborative World Building. What it is, how to do it, games that can help you get better at it, the pitfalls, the bonus for doing this, and potential ways to use this concept in your games.

GNOMECAST #163 – Collaborative World Building

Game Crush is a conversation between folks who love a game. Sometimes it’s with two people who just enjoy the game and sometimes it’s between a fan and the designer. Today Chris is talking with Jason Cordova for the first ever game crush. We’re talking about his game Public Access, a game of Nostalgia and Analog Horror using the Carved from Brindlewood game system. We hope you enjoy this game and please feel free to pick up Public Access here.  You can also join the Gauntlet Patreon here if you want these games earlier and at their lowest cost,  Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel Encoded Designs itch.io page Never Unprepared Audiobook

Game Crush is a conversation between folks who love a game. Sometimes it’s with two people who just enjoy the game and sometimes it’s between a fan and the designer. Today Chris is talking with Jason Cordova for the first ever game crush. We’re talking about his game Public Access, a game of Nostalgia and Analog Horror using the Carved from Brindlewood game system. We hope you enjoy this game and please feel free to pick up <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429340/Public-Access" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Public Access here</a>. You can also join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gauntlet" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gauntlet Patreon here</a> if you want these games earlier and at their lowest cost, <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/mmp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Misdirected Mark Productions Patreon</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/misdirectedmark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Misdirected Mark Productions Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/MisdirectedMark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Misdirected Mark Productions YouTube Channel</a></li> <li><a href="https://encodeddesigns.itch.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encoded Designs itch.io page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Never-Unprepared-Audiobook/B0821QV58L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Unprepared Audiobook</a></li></ul>

Public Access with Jason Cordova

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself Ang, along with Matt and Chris and we’re going to talk about Hex Crawls! The good, the bad, and how we’ve used them or their ideas in our games!

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself Ang, along with Matt and Chris and we’re going to talk about Hex Crawls! The good, the bad, and how we’ve used them or their ideas in our games!

GNOMECAST #162 – Hex Crawls

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself, Ang, along with JT and Senda and today we’re going to talk about introducing new players to roleplaying games.

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good.  Today we have myself, Ang, along with JT and Senda and today we’re going to talk about introducing new players to roleplaying games.

GNOMECAST #161 – Introducing New Players

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have myself, Ang, along with Jared and JT. Today we’re going to talk about how one bad player can make you change how you GM, in both good and bad ways. CONTENT WARNING: There is a conversation about a child predator and potential grooming within this episode. If that’s a trigger for you this might be one you may want to skip.

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have myself, Ang, along with Jared and JT. Today we’re going to talk about how one bad player can make you change how you GM, in both good and bad ways. CONTENT WARNING: There is a conversation about a child predator and potential grooming within this episode. If that’s a trigger for you this might be one you may want to skip.

GNOMECAST #160 – One Bad Player to Make a Change

A rotating cast of gnomes (from Gnome Stew, the award winning gaming blog) gather every two weeks to discuss table top gaming topics from their articles and elsewhere. Will we be good enough to avoid being thrown in the stew?

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have Ang along with Phil &amp; Senda. Today their going to talk about playing for an audience. With Panda’s. No. Wait. They’re the Panda’s. Just listen. It’ll make sense quickly.

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have Ang along with Phil &amp; Senda. Today their going to talk about playing for an audience. With Panda’s. No. Wait. They’re the Panda’s. Just listen. It’ll make sense quickly.

GNOMECAST #159 – Playing for an Audience

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have Ang along with Jared and JT and today their going to talk about how to balance the GM’s plot with the players’ agency. Links Tasting History with Max Miller Eldros Legacy Series on AmazonRhenn the Traveler (Book 9 in the series) on AmazonEldros Legacy Website Fantasy Calendar CreatorThe Goblin Notebook 

Welcome to the GnomeCast, the Gnome Stew’s tabletop gaming advice podcast. Here we talk with the other gnomes about gaming things to avoid becoming part of the stew. So I guess we’d better be good. Today we have Ang along with Jared and JT and today their going to talk about how to balance the GM’s plot with the players’ agency. <h2>Links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TastingHistory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tasting History with Max Miller</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR8GWKBL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eldros Legacy Series</a> on Amazon</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rhenn-Traveler-Legacy-Shadows-Eldros-ebook/dp/B0BR6B2RX8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhenn the Traveler (Book 9 in the series)</a> on Amazon</li><li><a href="https://eldroslegacy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eldros Legacy Website</a> </li><li><a href="https://app.fantasy-calendar.com/calendars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fantasy Calendar Creator</a></li><li><a href="https://www.the-goblin.net/notebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Goblin Notebook</a> </li></ul>

GNOMECAST #158 – Plot v Agency

You go down that hallway and I’ll go down this one. You want to split the party? Is that a good idea? Well, Ang, Thomas, and Chris are here to tell you why it is, some tips for how to do it well, and the places you might not want to get things all separated.

You go down that hallway and I’ll go down this one. You want to split the party? Is that a good idea? Well, Ang, Thomas, and Chris are here to tell you why it is, some tips for how to do it well, and the places you might not want to get things all separated.

GNOMECAST #157 – Spliting the Party

Welcome to the Gnomecast. This week it’s about those games we want to get to the table in 2023. So give it a listen and maybe you’ll be inspired to run a game you’ve never heard of.

Welcome to the Gnomecast. This week it’s about those games we want to get to the table in 2023. So give it a listen and maybe you’ll be inspired to run a game you’ve never heard of.

GNOMECAST #156 – Games in 2023

This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics, again…, with Ang and JT as they let Lori ask them a bunch more questions for the beginning GM. It’s Part two time.

This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics, again…, with Ang and JT as they let Lori ask them a bunch more questions for the beginning GM. It’s Part two time.

GNOMECAST #155 – Novice GM Questions Part 2

This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics with Ang and JT as they let Lori aske them a bunch of questions for the beginning GM.

This week’s Gnomecast is getting back to basics with Ang and JT as they let Lori aske them a bunch of questions for the beginning GM.

GNOMECAST #154 – Novice GM Questions

We’re talking about our favorite baddies and then get a little deeper into the variations of adversaries in our ttrpgs.

We’re talking about our favorite baddies and then get a little deeper into the variations of adversaries in our ttrpgs.

GNOMECAST #153 – Your Favorite Adversaries

You can’t muster up the energy, the game isn’t fun anymore, you feel trapped by the scope of your prep and campaign. It’s all just too much. Then hits the burnout. This episode provides a variety of gnomes giving you burnout stories and advice. Enjoy and we hope this helps.

You can’t muster up the energy, the game isn’t fun anymore, you feel trapped by the scope of your prep and campaign. It’s all just too much. Then hits the burnout. This episode provides a variety of gnomes giving you burnout stories and advice. Enjoy and we hope this helps.

GNOMECAST #152 – GM Burnout

Published Adventures? We’re talking about Published Adventures? You just open them, read them, and run them, right? But there’s a little more to it than that, which Ang and Chris get into on this episode of the Gnomecast,

Published Adventures? We’re talking about Published Adventures? You just open them, read them, and run them, right? But there’s a little more to it than that, which Ang and Chris get into on this episode of the Gnomecast,

GNOMECAST #151 – Published Adventures

What tries to be a short-form thing, while also diving into a deeply embedded aspect of gaming that can also be considered highly annoying? Well an episode of the Gnomecast talking about Riddles of course!

What tries to be a short-form thing, while also diving into a deeply embedded aspect of gaming that can also be considered highly annoying? Well an episode of the Gnomecast talking about Riddles of course!

GNOMECAST #150 – Riddle Me This

Like the Gnome Stew website, this podcast offers RPG advice and ideas in a nicely digestible short form. (Gnomes... digestible... get it?!) Everyone associated with the show is great, and Angela is a sharp and insightful host. — Jen / Pixelscapes

Great advice and an amusing theme

This is a short form podcast that tackles a topic that appears on the blog, utilizing some of the authors that contribute to the site. All of the contributors are interesting and have some solid insights, but the show still feels a little bit unfocused. It's a new show, and I think it just hasn't quite hit its stride or fully realized what it wants to be yet, but still not a bad listen, and it's a fairly short form show.

Lots of Talent, Not Quite Dialed In Yet

Gnomecast 

Join Ang, Jen, and Matt for a discussion about how to handle players that are less invested in the game. Are these gnomes serious enough to avoid getting tossed in the stew this week? Check out Commandroids: A World Transformed on Kickstarter through September 2nd! Get details on GEM fund-matching for the 2019 IGDN Metatopia Sponsorship here. Follow Jen at @JenKatWrites on Twitter, check out the JenKatWrites Patreon, and check out her blog First Sight Second Thoughts. Do not try to follow Matt on the Internet, but check out his articles at Gnome Stew! Follow Ang at @orikes13 on Twitter and see pictures of her cats at @orikes13 on Instagram. Keep up with all the gnomes by visiting gnomestew.com, following @gnomestew on Twitter, or visiting the Gnome Stew Facebook Page. Subscribe to the Gnome Stew Twitch channel, check out Gnome Stew Merch, and support Gnome Stew on Patreon! For another great show on the Misdirected Mark network, check out Wednesday Evening Podcast All-Stars!

Join Ang, Jen, and Matt for a discussion about how to handle players that are less invested in the game. Are these gnomes serious enough to avoid getting tossed in the stew this week? Check out <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nerdycity/commandroids-a-world-transformed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Commandroids: A World Transformed</a> on Kickstarter through September 2nd! Get details on GEM fund-matching for the 2019 IGDN Metatopia Sponsorship <a href="https://misdirectedmark.com/2019/07/29/special-announcement-gem-fund-matching-drive-for-the-2019-igdn-metatopia-sponsorship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow Jen at <a href="https://twitter.com/JenKatWrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JenKatWrites</a> on Twitter, check out the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jenkatwrites" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JenKatWrites Patreon</a>, and check out her blog <a href="http://www.firstsightsecondthoughts.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">First Sight Second Thoughts</a>. Do not try to follow Matt on the Internet, but check out his articles at <a href="https://gnomestew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew</a>! Follow Ang at <a href="https://twitter.com/orikes13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@orikes13</a> on Twitter and see pictures of her cats at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orikes13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@orikes13</a> on Instagram. Keep up with all the gnomes by visiting <a href="https://gnomestew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gnomestew.com</a>, following <a href="https://twitter.com/gnomestew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gnomestew</a> on Twitter, or visiting the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gnomestew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Facebook Page</a>. Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/gnomestew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Twitch channel</a>, check out <a href="http://gnomestew.com/merch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Merch</a>, and support <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gnomestew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew on Patreon</a>! For another great show on the Misdirected Mark network, check out <a href="https://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/wepas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wednesday Evening Podcast All-Stars</a>!

Gnomecast #73 – Navigating the Casual

Join Ang, John, and Chris for a discussion about getting comfortable running games without any prep and relying on improvisation. Will these gnomes be able to improvise their way out of getting tossed in the stew this week? Resources mentioned in this show include:  Play Unsafe by Graham Walmsley Unframed: The Art of Improvisation for Game Masters from Engine Publishing  Get details on GEM fund-matching for the 2019 IGDN Metatopia Sponsorship here. Follow Chris at @Thelight101 on Twitter and Christoper M. Sneizak on Facebook. Follow John at @johnarcadian on Twitter and anywhere fine John Arcadians are bartered or sold, like johnarcadian.com. Follow Ang at @orikes13 on Twitter and see pictures of her cats at @orikes13 on Instagram. Keep up with all the gnomes by visiting gnomestew.com, following @gnomestew on Twitter, or visiting the Gnome Stew Facebook Page. Subscribe to the Gnome Stew Twitch channel, check out Gnome Stew Merch, and support Gnome Stew on Patreon! For another great show on the Misdirected Mark network, check out Panda’s Talking Games!

Join Ang, John, and Chris for a discussion about getting comfortable running games without any prep and relying on improvisation. Will these gnomes be able to improvise their way out of getting tossed in the stew this week? Resources mentioned in this show include: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/106247/Play-Unsafe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Play Unsafe</a> by Graham Walmsley</li> <li><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/132418/Unframed-The-Art-of-Improvisation-for-Game-Masters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unframed: The Art of Improvisation for Game Masters</a> from Engine Publishing</li> </ul> Get details on GEM fund-matching for the 2019 IGDN Metatopia Sponsorship <a href="https://misdirectedmark.com/2019/07/29/special-announcement-gem-fund-matching-drive-for-the-2019-igdn-metatopia-sponsorship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Follow Chris at <a href="https://twitter.com/Thelight101" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Thelight101</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christopher.sniezak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christoper M. Sneizak</a> on Facebook. Follow John at <a href="https://twitter.com/johnarcadian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@johnarcadian</a> on Twitter and anywhere fine John Arcadians are bartered or sold, like <a href="https://johnarcadian.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">johnarcadian.com</a>. Follow Ang at <a href="https://twitter.com/orikes13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@orikes13</a> on Twitter and see pictures of her cats at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orikes13/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@orikes13</a> on Instagram. Keep up with all the gnomes by visiting <a href="https://gnomestew.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gnomestew.com</a>, following <a href="https://twitter.com/gnomestew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@gnomestew</a> on Twitter, or visiting the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gnomestew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Facebook Page</a>. Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/gnomestew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Twitch channel</a>, check out <a href="http://gnomestew.com/merch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew Merch</a>, and support <a href="https://www.patreon.com/gnomestew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gnome Stew on Patreon</a>! For another great show on the Misdirected Mark network, check out <a href="http://misdirectedmark.com/category/podcasts/panda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panda’s Talking Games</a>!

Gnomecast #72 – GMing from NOTHING

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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