http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna Tue, 14 May 2013 16:42:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Copyright © RoleplayDNA 2012 ronblessing@gmail.com (RoleplayDNA) ronblessing@gmail.com (RoleplayDNA) Games & Hobbies 1440 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna 144 144 Mapping the Genome of Gaming RoleplayDNA RoleplayDNA ronblessing@gmail.com no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/04/22/episode-021-balancing-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-021-balancing-act http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/04/22/episode-021-balancing-act/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:05:10 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1159 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/04/22/episode-021-balancing-act/feed/ 0 0:48:08 We are one year old, Justin’s experience running games for the younger crowd, Lee is running games at Starfest, Ed’s League of Adventure game, ThanksGaming on May 18, Balancing gaming and life. We are one year old, Justin’s experience running games for the younger crowd, Lee is running games at Starfest, Ed’s League of Adventure game, ThanksGaming on May 18, Balancing gaming and life. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/19/episode-020-emily-post/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-020-emily-post http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/19/episode-020-emily-post/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:13:42 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1142 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/19/episode-020-emily-post/feed/ 4 1:00:15 Justin talks about his crazy game concept, a reminder about ThanksGaming, we get into some gamer etiquette and provide some common game manners mistakes. Justin talks about his crazy game concept, a reminder about ThanksGaming, we get into some gamer etiquette and provide some common game manners mistakes. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/01/episode-19-the-bank-heist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-19-the-bank-heist http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/01/episode-19-the-bank-heist/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:12 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1134 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/03/01/episode-19-the-bank-heist/feed/ 1 0:50:48 In today’s episode Ed and Justin give a Genghis Con 2013 wrap-up, we talk about how you create a game story without railroading the plot too much, and we read our winners from the Police Procedural game in a Fantasy Setting contest. In today’s episode Ed and Justin give a Genghis Con 2013 wrap-up, we talk about how you create a game story without railroading the plot too much, and we read our winners from the Police Procedural game in a Fantasy Setting contest. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/15/episode-018-better-off-dead/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-018-better-off-dead http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/15/episode-018-better-off-dead/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:37 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1114 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/15/episode-018-better-off-dead/feed/ 2 0:54:22 The day this comes out RPDNA is at Genghis Con, we joke about elevator LARP, Lee talks about his D&D Next playtest experiences, A reminder about our Police Procedural/Fantasy game concept contest, How to make the vampire a in-depth NPC/Villain o[...] The day this comes out RPDNA is at Genghis Con, we joke about elevator LARP, Lee talks about his D&D Next playtest experiences, A reminder about our Police Procedural/Fantasy game concept contest, How to make the vampire a in-depth NPC/Villain or Player Character. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/01/episode-017-happy-hour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-017-happy-hour http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/01/episode-017-happy-hour/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:00:03 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1108 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/02/01/episode-017-happy-hour/feed/ 2 0:49:22 In this episode we talk about the Star Wars Edge of the Empire beginner’s box set, just a reminder that we will be at Genghis Con 2013, then we discuss ways to create better or more interesting game introductions. In this episode we talk about the Star Wars Edge of the Empire beginner’s box set, just a reminder that we will be at Genghis Con 2013, then we discuss ways to create better or more interesting game introductions. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/01/22/episode-016-pabbs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-016-pabbs http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/01/22/episode-016-pabbs/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:08:18 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1102 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2013/01/22/episode-016-pabbs/feed/ 2 0:44:57 In the first episode of the winter season we say our thanks to Ron and Vern, Lee talks about the Interface Zero 2.0 Kickstarter, and we discuss Post-Apocalyptic games and settings. In the first episode of the winter season we say our thanks to Ron and Vern, Lee talks about the Interface Zero 2.0 Kickstarter, and we discuss Post-Apocalyptic games and settings. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/18/episode-015-contract-negotiations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-015-contract-negotiations http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/18/episode-015-contract-negotiations/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:09:30 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1085 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/18/episode-015-contract-negotiations/feed/ 1 1:00:24 In our Fall 2012 season finale we talk about social contracts at the gaming table and how they can help save your game. This is also Ron and Vern’s last episode with us (insert sad face here). See you in January! In our Fall 2012 season finale we talk about social contracts at the gaming table and how they can help save your game. This is also Ron and Vern’s last episode with us (insert sad face here). See you in January! Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/03/episode-014-tango-papa-kilo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-014-tango-papa-kilo http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/03/episode-014-tango-papa-kilo/#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:00:49 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1074 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/12/03/episode-014-tango-papa-kilo/feed/ 2 0:48:18 With Ron and Veronica sitting this episode out, Justin, Ed, and Lee take the reins and have a lively discussion of the thrills and dangers of the Total Party Kill, and those who seek it out. Is it a goal worth seeking, an awful prank, or best saved [...] With Ron and Veronica sitting this episode out, Justin, Ed, and Lee take the reins and have a lively discussion of the thrills and dangers of the Total Party Kill, and those who seek it out. Is it a goal worth seeking, an awful prank, or best saved for certain settings and systems? Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/16/episode-013-derailed-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-013-derailed-2 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/16/episode-013-derailed-2/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:22:06 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1067 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/16/episode-013-derailed-2/feed/ 2 0:55:01 In this episode we talk about maintaining focus in your game. In this episode we talk about maintaining focus in your game. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/01/episode-012-ip-thats-intellectual-property-freely/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-012-ip-thats-intellectual-property-freely http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/01/episode-012-ip-thats-intellectual-property-freely/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:00:08 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=1036 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/11/01/episode-012-ip-thats-intellectual-property-freely/feed/ 6 0:47:08 How do you handle settings that are licensed or heavily developed in your gaming life? The crew–sans Justin (feel better, man!)–discusses just that. Also, you should heed our call for backup writers on Facebook! How do you handle settings that are licensed or heavily developed in your gaming life? The crew–sans Justin (feel better, man!)–discusses just that. Also, you should heed our call for backup writers on Facebook! Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/10/15/episode-011-friendly-local-game-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-011-friendly-local-game-community http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/10/15/episode-011-friendly-local-game-community/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:22 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=964 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/10/15/episode-011-friendly-local-game-community/feed/ 2 0:47:39 For so many people, the local game store is the gateway and home base for gaming. With Vern and Lee unavailable, we enlisted the talents of Total Escape Games (TEG) owners Steven and Sheila Higgins. Our discussion was about in-store gaming and appea[...] For so many people, the local game store is the gateway and home base for gaming. With Vern and Lee unavailable, we enlisted the talents of Total Escape Games (TEG) owners Steven and Sheila Higgins. Our discussion was about in-store gaming and appealing to customers in the form of creating community. We also discussed how players and prospective GMs should comport themselves at their own local store. Since TEG is the home of our big ThanksGaming Day 2012 event, we talked about what folks can expect there on November 3rd. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/15/episode-010-wanted-new-players/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-010-wanted-new-players http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/15/episode-010-wanted-new-players/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 22:12:14 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=864 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/15/episode-010-wanted-new-players/feed/ 0 0:45:46 The newest Blessing guest hosts, as the crew takes the advice of a new listener for this episode’s topic: bringing new players into the hobby and keeping their interest. The newest Blessing guest hosts, as the crew takes the advice of a new listener for this episode’s topic: bringing new players into the hobby and keeping their interest. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/03/episode-009-playing-well-with-others-at-tacticon-2012/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-009-playing-well-with-others-at-tacticon-2012 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/03/episode-009-playing-well-with-others-at-tacticon-2012/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:24 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=806 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/09/03/episode-009-playing-well-with-others-at-tacticon-2012/feed/ 2 0:45:09 At TactiCon 2012, the entire crew were joined by several members of the Denver Gamers Association, game designer Sean Preston (Reality Blurs), and gamers at large to discuss playing in public–how to get along, how to prep with an eye on player[...] At TactiCon 2012, the entire crew were joined by several members of the Denver Gamers Association, game designer Sean Preston (Reality Blurs), and gamers at large to discuss playing in public–how to get along, how to prep with an eye on player unity, and what design features can encourage an enjoyable experience. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/15/episode-008-pros-and-cons/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-008-pros-and-cons http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/15/episode-008-pros-and-cons/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:00:47 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=724 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/15/episode-008-pros-and-cons/feed/ 1 0:51:35 With Ron and Vern away having a baby, Ayla Grady (of the upcoming P5 podcast, Ayla’s ConQuest) joins the crew and their guests, Bill Stilson and Linda Tschappat from the Denver Gamers Association, who discuss the upcoming TactiCon 2012 (August[...] With Ron and Vern away having a baby, Ayla Grady (of the upcoming P5 podcast, Ayla’s ConQuest) joins the crew and their guests, Bill Stilson and Linda Tschappat from the Denver Gamers Association, who discuss the upcoming TactiCon 2012 (August 30 – September 3). We learn who the guests of honor will be, what sorts of events are on tap, and how to register–there are still a few days left! The crew also discusses convention games and what makes a con game work for players and GMs. After you’re done listening here, check out Justin’s new solo podcasting effort, The Suzuki Chronicles! Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/01/episode-007-legen-wait-for-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-007-legen-wait-for-it http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/01/episode-007-legen-wait-for-it/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:00:24 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=673 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/08/01/episode-007-legen-wait-for-it/feed/ 1 0:52:20 In this episode, the crew discussed building player characters’ legend in campaign play. Would you like to support RoleplayDNA? Check out the DriveThruRPG affiliate link in the right-hand column of the site. Click through and go shopping, and [...] In this episode, the crew discussed building player characters’ legend in campaign play. Would you like to support RoleplayDNA? Check out the DriveThruRPG affiliate link in the right-hand column of the site. Click through and go shopping, and we’ll get a small percentage of your purchases! Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/07/15/episode-006-gamer-mix-tape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-006-gamer-mix-tape http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/07/15/episode-006-gamer-mix-tape/#comments Sun, 15 Jul 2012 14:00:04 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=604 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/07/15/episode-006-gamer-mix-tape/feed/ 1 0:45:41 The cast discussed game mash-ups, from the standpoint of mixing genres, settings, and mechanics. As promised, here’s the link to give to the Michael Rohan Memorial Fund. For $12, you get nearly $280 in PDF product from various publishers. The cast discussed game mash-ups, from the standpoint of mixing genres, settings, and mechanics. As promised, here’s the link to give to the Michael Rohan Memorial Fund. For $12, you get nearly $280 in PDF product from various publishers. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/15/episode-005-chasing-deadlands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-005-chasing-deadlands http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/15/episode-005-chasing-deadlands/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:00:11 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=471 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/15/episode-005-chasing-deadlands/feed/ 9 0:57:14 After a quick wrap-up of the RoleplayDNA Game Day, we complete our Spring 2012 session with a discussion about those campaigns you never forget. We talk about what stood out about those games, for the players and the GMs, how they changed the way we[...] After a quick wrap-up of the RoleplayDNA Game Day, we complete our Spring 2012 session with a discussion about those campaigns you never forget. We talk about what stood out about those games, for the players and the GMs, how they changed the way we thought about gaming, and whether or not they can ever be duplicated. Is it really just lightning in a bottle? After learning of a friend/publisher losing his son to a tragic drowning accident, we decided to dedicate this episode to Michael Rohan. Our hearts go out to Kevin Rohan and his family. The Rohan family is looking to fund a charity in their son’s name. If you’d like to be a part of that, please contact State Bank of Spencer (https://www.statebank-spencer.com/) to donate to the Rohans’ cause. For our part, please respect the moment of silence toward the end of the show. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/01/episode-004-prep-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-004-prep-school http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/01/episode-004-prep-school/#comments Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:00:59 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=378 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/06/01/episode-004-prep-school/feed/ 2 0:48:34 If you’re seeing this in time, RoleplayDNA will be sponsoring RoleplayDNA Game Day at Total Escape Games in Broomfield, CO on Saturday, June 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds go to Birds of Prey, a local bird rescue. The whole crew wa[...] If you’re seeing this in time, RoleplayDNA will be sponsoring RoleplayDNA Game Day at Total Escape Games in Broomfield, CO on Saturday, June 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Proceeds go to Birds of Prey, a local bird rescue. The whole crew was together again in this discussion of game and campaign prep. Also, Ron and Justin talked a bit about their process in working with their respective publishing projects. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/15/episode-003-dials-on-the-sandbox/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-003-dials-on-the-sandbox http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/15/episode-003-dials-on-the-sandbox/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:50 +0000 Ron Blessing http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=285 Continue reading →]]> http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/15/episode-003-dials-on-the-sandbox/feed/ 1 0:48:41 The cast were minus Justin but joined by Ryan Macklin (RyanMacklin.com, Evil Hat Productions, Master Plan). They discussed sandbox settings–what they are, how they can be created and played in different ways, and some pet peeves about them. Th[...] The cast were minus Justin but joined by Ryan Macklin (RyanMacklin.com, Evil Hat Productions, Master Plan). They discussed sandbox settings–what they are, how they can be created and played in different ways, and some pet peeves about them. They ended the show shilling the upcoming Game Day with RoleplayDNA at Total Escape Games in Broomfield, CO. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/01/episode-002-yippee-ki-yay-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-002-yippee-ki-yay-2 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/01/episode-002-yippee-ki-yay-2/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 14:17:03 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=204 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/05/01/episode-002-yippee-ki-yay-2/feed/ 1 0:44:47 In this episode we discuss some listener feedback, discuss in-game currency, the whiff factor, and how to improve characters through negative personality traits. In this episode we discuss some listener feedback, discuss in-game currency, the whiff factor, and how to improve characters through negative personality traits. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/15/episode-001-planning-to-death/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-001-planning-to-death http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/15/episode-001-planning-to-death/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:00:19 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=102 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/15/episode-001-planning-to-death/feed/ 6 0:41:13 Our un-distinctive voices and feedback, the website blog schedule, how often RPDNA will release episodes, Episode’s topic: player planning from Justin’s blog post.   Play Dirty by John Wick Sean Preston from Reality Blurs blog post [...] Our un-distinctive voices and feedback, the website blog schedule, how often RPDNA will release episodes, Episode’s topic: player planning from Justin’s blog post.   Play Dirty by John Wick Sean Preston from Reality Blurs blog post response Jared Sorenson Podcast RoleplayDNA no no http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/01/episode-0-introductions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-0-introductions http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/01/episode-0-introductions/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:28:00 +0000 Justin Suzuki http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/?p=39 http://p5productions.com/roleplaydna/2012/04/01/episode-0-introductions/feed/ 6 0:58:50 Episode 0 of RoleplayDNA. Ron, Vern, Ed, Lee, and Justin introduce themselves and talk about who they are and what RoleplayDNA is. Episode 0 of RoleplayDNA. Ron, Vern, Ed, Lee, and Justin introduce themselves and talk about who they are and what RoleplayDNA is. Podcast RoleplayDNA no no