In this season and series finale, we think back over our time making this podcast and talk about how character death can be handled to add meaning and value to a gaming group's experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/slice-of-dice-life/support

Some monsters are questioned as to why they failed to defend their dungeon. Dang heroes. Skit from episode 2-9. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss what it would be like to flip the script and play as monsters instead of heroes. Recipe for chaos? Or an opportunity to explore complex character choices? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We love achievements, but do we love them in TTRPGs? Let's find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

On this episode we... chat on a porch! Anything goes for conversation, the weather, asthmatic doves and more! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We present creative ways to explore your character more deeply. Activities and quizzes and... dating profiles? Oh my. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

DMs/GMs are just the best. And in this episode, we discuss every way we could think of honoring and appreciating our DMs! Raise a flagon/tankard/nerd mug with us for your DM! And if that's you, raise a glass anyway and know we appreciate you! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

Factions in a TTRPG sound cool, but what are they really for and what makes them fun? We also discuss what might go into making your own homebrew factions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

There are a ton of ways to make combat super interesting and cool, and we talk about as many as we can think of in this not so short episode about making combat un-lame! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss how different levels of player freedom can significantly impact the group experience. Do you open world, railroad... or river?! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

Part 2 of our discussion on creating your very own TTRPG! This time we get more into the nitty-gritty fun stuff of mechanics and props and a host of other things! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

This episode is all about the Fighter class. What makes a Fighter a Fighter? And how can we change it up? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

A discussion all about crafting! We talk about what makes crafting fun, our favorite crafted items, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss considerations for constructing your own tabletop RPG from concept and genre to gameplay style. Part 2 will include specific mechanics and materials. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

In this episode we discuss what we did, and what we want to do. Come raise a glass with us and make some TTRPG resolutions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss why monsters can sometimes feel like shallow foes and how to make them more interesting. Also, a sweet sweet skit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss the things that make sessions feel slow and how to speed them up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss different ways to scratch the RP itch without a DM, as well as ways players can contribute their own stories in tandem with their DM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss what improvisational thinking can add to a role playing session by both DMs and players. Also, mad-lib anyone? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

A discussion on never forgetting your campaign and character and embracing the nostalgia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

A Halloween themed episode where we discuss spookifying your session as well as what makes things scary. Plus, a special scripted sketch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

A discussion on the issue around realizing you don't like your character. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss the qualities of a good RP group member as well as how your play style can affect the experience of others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support

We discuss starting up a campaign and what players and DMs alike can do to prepare. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/slice-of-dice-life/support