{"id":48272,"date":"2023-06-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/?p=48272"},"modified":"2023-07-05T09:54:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:54:29","slug":"the-dungeonmasters-guide-to-better-actual-play-podcasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepodcasthost.com\/fiction-podcasts\/the-dungeonmasters-guide-to-better-actual-play-podcasts\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dungeonmaster’s Guide to Better Actual Play Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many challenges face the creator of an actual play podcast. As an experienced Games Master and player, I\u2019ve navigated my fair share of difficult terrain. I’ve occasionally chosen the wrong path during our journey, and I\u2019ve become a much wiser producer on the other side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One might say I\u2019ve levelled up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By Volonda of The Lucky Die<\/p><\/div>

Hem Brewster is a Brit living in Iceland, Hem GM’s actual play podcasts, and is also the lead producer at Blighthouse Studios. They’ve also been known to voice act in the odd podcast.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

So let me unravel my ancient map and guide you through the dark and treacherous tunnels of the podcasting dungeon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we seek one thing, and that’s the ability to create a long-form actual play podcast that sounds great and grows a loyal following!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three acts to this play. We’re going to take a look at pre-production, production, and post-production. By the end of it, you’re going to be equipped with a map to take you to the very deepest treasure-filled chambers of this dungeon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Choosing the Right TTRPG (Tabletop Roleplaying Game) System for Your Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When someone says roleplaying game, most people think Dungeons and Dragons<\/em>, but there are a whole host of systems and rulesets out there. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses for play<\/em>, but should also be considered with respect to your audience<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, some systems are heavily tailored to the fictional worlds in which they are set (Dark Heresy<\/a>), some are really linked to the tone (Call of Cthulhu<\/a>) while others require a spreadsheet (Rolemaster<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When preparing an actual play, you should assess the rulesets you might use and ask yourself the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n