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14 Feb, 22 tweets, 11 min read
I don't often promote myself on here, but I should. I have done some things that I am proud of. So here is a thread of episodes from @OurTurnPodcast that I contributed a segment and/or co-hosted. #RPG #podcast
Here is one of my very first contributions, a segment about one of my favorite RPGs of all time: 13th Age. @13thAge I still love it, and I have hacked the system to run other genres (ex. Star Wars: The Old Republic). Give it a try sometime.
ourturnpodcast.com/2017/05/21/epi…
One the one-year anniversary of @OurTurnPodcast, I did a segment about Session Zero for RPGs. I love being a part of Session Zero in any #RPG, both as a GM and player.
ourturnpodcast.com/2017/06/19/epi…
In Episode 38, I joined the hosts to discuss two-player games. There is also a great interview of @cypheroftyr!
ourturnpodcast.com/2017/07/20/epi…
Space!!! One of my favorite themes for all kinds of games. I talk about space-themed RPGs. I have added a few more to the list since then, like Alien by @FreeLeaguePub.
ourturnpodcast.com/2017/07/25/epi…
Party games! Great for a casual game night, game nights with lots of people, or just at any party. Also, an interview with @discountcompost of @FiveByGames.

ourturnpodcast.com/2017/08/09/134…
A topic that is dear to me: depiction of women in games. It has gotten better, but it has so much room for improvement. I did a segment on game master advice. The biggest tip: just do it!

ourturnpodcast.com/2017/09/19/epi…
Convention games! (Remember conventions?) I talk about some of the games I liked from my times at @NukeCon. Also, Cathy interviews @StephStrawGames, a person I admire.

ourturnpodcast.com/2017/10/16/epi…
Game Challenges! They are a good way to schedule some play time in your life. Plus, an interview with @kiraserpentine, another person I admire who has made some excellent games.

ourturnpodcast.com/2017/12/19/epi…
I love good themes, and intellectual properties can make for great games (though they need solid mechanics to back them up).

ourturnpodcast.com/2018/01/10/epi…
A cohosting session where I talk about Storm King's Thunder, a D&D adventure/campaign guide that I have mixed feelings about. I really like the concept, and there are great nuggets in the book. But overall, not for everyone.

ourturnpodcast.com/2018/02/24/epi…
Another cohost contribution and other episode on themes. I am a thematic gamer (if you can't tell). I have passed on plays on top 1000 games simply because the theme did not grab me.

ourturnpodcast.com/2018/04/20/epi…
This was a shorter episode. I talk about Wits & Wagers, especially with the Vegas Kickstarter add-on. It is my favorite trivia game simply because you don't need to know trivia to enjoy it. Lots of great game suggestions for families in this episode.
ourturnpodcast.com/2018/10/01/epi…
In the opening I discuss D&D 5th Edition and My Little Scythe.
ourturnpodcast.com/2018/10/23/184…
More convention games! I also talk about games involving cute anthropomorphic animals, which is a theme I can hardly resist. Root and Everdell are both really great.
ourturnpodcast.com/2018/11/19/189…
I was sad I could not make the live chat for Episode 100. Life happens sometimes. But I do have a brief congrats segment at minute 35.
ourturnpodcast.com/2019/02/18/200…
We're back!!! We talk about what we have been up to since the hiatus. I discuss a thematic Star Wars game (no surprise). And I mention that my future virtual attendance at @OrcaCon, which was an excellent time. The folks at OrcaCon are great!
ourturnpodcast.com/2021/01/03/epi…
My latest episode to date. A deep dive into D&D 5th Edition. It is my favorite edition of D&D to date. #dnd5e #DnD I also discuss a fun poker variant: HORSE.

ourturnpodcast.com/2021/01/14/111/
I want to thank @OurTurnPodcast for the opportunity to talk about my love of games and for introducing me to so many cool people in the hobby. 💜
Have a topic you want me to discuss on a future segment? Let me know. I have so many interests it is hard to pick one to discuss. Knowing what people want to know helps me narrow things down. #RPG
Sadly, I am not an expert at making threads on Twitter. This one went down a different path. I forked my thread. 😆
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