Metagamers Anonymous is dedicated to the tabletop RPG hobby through the lense of immersive roleplaying. In each episode, the cast discusses elements of the gaming experience, sharing their own thoughts and hard-won lessons gleaned from decades of play, and offering advice on achieving greater satisfaction through the auspices of character and story development and the shared tabletop RPG experience.
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MetAnon Ep237 – That’s How We Role(play)
In our 237th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss the art of crafting immersive story- and world-building elements to subvert expections. We also talk about recent games, programs, and the upcoming convention.
MetAnon Ep236 – The Resolutionary Lore
In our 236th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss the difference between task resolution systems and goal resolution mechanics. We also talk safeties and revisit our recent AP Showcase games.
MetAnon Ep235 – A Certain Set of Skills
In our 235th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we breakdown some house ruling options and some of the background on the existing D&D system. We also consider some of the more controversial rules of the game.
MetAnon Ep234 – Accelerate This
In our 234th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss our recent AP Showcase and our experience with Dresden Files Accelerated. We talk about what we liked, what we learned, and how to apply it to other gaming experiences.
MetAnon Ep233 – Secondary Protocol
In our 233rd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss our recent AP Showcase and our experience with House of Keys from Post World Games. We talk about what we liked, what we learned, and how to apply it to other gaming experiences.
MetAnon Ep232 – The Savviest of Scum
In our 232nd regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss our recent AP Showcase and our experience with Scum and Villainy. We talk about narrative system mechanics, teamwork, storytelling versus roleplaying, and more.
MetAnon Ep231 – Fights with Panache
In our 231st regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss our premiere episode of the AP Showcase and our experience with Numenera. We talk about character backdropping, improvisation, creative combat maneuvers, and more.
MetAnon Ep230 – Taking Initiative
In our 230th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk initiative systems and explore the concept of narrative initiative. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop roleplaying games and (mostly) related material.
MetAnon Ep229 – Snipers and Sneaks
In our 229th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we talk about sneaky characters and the rules that support them. We also talk about racism within the game, and fudging rolls and breaking rules. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to table...
MetAnon Ep228 – A Determination of Hugs
In our 228th regular episode of Metagamers Anonymous, we discuss the fine art of branching out – with our home group(s) and at public events – and experiencing new game systems and styles of play. Metagamers Anonymous is a podcast dedicated to tabletop...