Panda's Talking Games

Show us how….Senda forgets to queue the episode before leaving for con! Also on this episode, we talk good pregens for cons and one shots and how to manage surprise as a GM. Also, there MORE

Phil and Senda answer three listener questions in quick succession! We talk co-GMing, adding drama/relationships/bonds to more traditional RPGs, and recycling your content and ideas. Also, one hit wonders Definitely Leopard and their short lived MORE

Show us how you read a table! Phil and Senda talk passively reading game tables and actively soliciting feedback, and how the two combine for the most effective table reading. Also, DEFINITELY LEOPARD. Bonus outtakes MORE

Show us how you implement collaborative world building! Phil and Senda talk collaborative world building in your session 0 and when you are mid game. Also, lots more music, not understanding we were queer in MORE

Show us how you get the Right Stuff to Hang Tough as a new GM! Phil and Senda talk tips for new GMs from ABomb, and trust us — You Got It! Also, Senda HAS MORE

Show us how you…take an easy week? Phil and Senda answer three quick questions from TerrordactylU on twitter: balancing mechanics vs. immersion, when props are good vs. bad, and the great bag question: bag of MORE

Show us how you manage character bonds, especially when they’re not mechanically part of your game! Phil and Senda talk bonds, bonding, bond…other stuff? Also, the beefness scale, the 90s, all our cell phones and MORE

Show us how you reward the behavior you want to see in your game — mechanically! Phil and Senda brainstorm live about how to answer the third of Jared’s questions as it pertains to the MORE

Show us how you approach your new game idea! Phil and Senda talk Jared Sorrenson’s three questions you can answer to narrow down your game idea, and use their budding thoughts on the Ditch Lilies MORE

Show us how you make a recap show useful (hopefully)! Phil and Senda talk briefly about their Queen City Conquest experiences and what they learned or remembered from running and playing games there. Also, cheese: MORE

Show us how you….play Turning Point?? With the release of the quickstart, Phil and Senda are here to talk about Turning Point, what it is, how it got here, and fun things about it! Sorry, MORE

Show us how you balance immersion and mechanics! Phil and Senda talk maintaining immersion, keeping mechanics from being interruptive, and the layers/levels of play. Also, Phil hates his headphones. Like, a LOT. Bonus outtakes for MORE

Show us how you create intrigue without creating confusion! Phil and Senda talk about intrigue, confusion, and red herrings, as well as a lot of purple smoke, magical bogs, and the difference between creating intrigue MORE

Show us how you…record an episode the day after you’re back from con? Here’s what Senda and Phil did at Origins! Also, hot chicken takeover. Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and more MORE

Show us how you manage cooking and bag mechanics in RPGs! It’s a couple of quick questions because we’re on our way home from Origins today! Bonus outtakes for Patreon backers today! Find these and MORE

Show us how you get ready for Origins! Also, taking the hook when it’s bad, or dealing with bad adventure hooks, and the Ditch Lilies everyday carry. Phil and Senda are getting ready to see MORE

Show us why GMing advice? Phil and Senda talk about why GMing advice matters and the Encoded Designs acquisition of Engine Publishing as an imprint. Also, Phil’s Boston trip, Senda’s temporary consideration of a yellow MORE

One more grab bag episode for May as we cover for Phil’s trip to Boston! In this episode, we answer questions about sharing the spotlight and taking the hook. Please note, I’ve marked this episode MORE

Show us how you do a grab bag for May when travel interferes with your recording schedule! On today’s episode, we answer two questions: How to have satisfying session arcs in episodic campaigns, and which MORE

Show us how playing can make you a better GM and GMing can make you a better player! Phil and Senda talk about how being in each position at the table and how it can MORE