Mythras Matters

Mythras Matters

This is a podcast all about the role-playing game ruleset of Mythras,

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April 30, 2025 38 mins

In this episode, I am joined by John Snead, the creator of After the Vampire Wars and World United, as we discuss his inspiration for both campaign settings.

 Welcome to Mythras Matters ~Podcast Season 1 episode 69- after the vampire wars and Worlds United

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In this episode, the master of horror, Matt Egar, guides us through creating a horror campaign. Welcome to the Mythras Matters podcast, Season 1, Episode 68 - Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid!

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In this episode, I provide activities for all new players and I ask for your opinions about using luck in combat. 

Welcome to Mythras Matters podcast Season 1, episode 67 - Activities for new players and using those luck points

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In this episode, I conclude my series on orders by sharing some ideas about restrictions. I propose a new rule to help me in a zombie apocalypse, and I share some ways to embed your NPCs into your campaigns.
 
Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 66 - Secret Societies and Unforgettable NPCs.

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In this episode, I look back at the content of 2024, ask about your favourite combat specials and explore the possible benefits an order can provide both the players and the GM.  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 Episode 65 - Flurries, Protection, and Order Benefits.

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November 30, 2024 48 mins

In this episode, we chat with Marx Pyles about their first encounter with Mythras, discuss strategies to help new players, and celebrate the long-awaited Unearthed Companion.
Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, episode 64 - Introducing New Players to Mythras


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In this episode, I discuss joining orders and guilds and explore whether your character could be head-hunted. I also seek advice on implementing a calendar and seasons into my campaign and ask a question to all you armour enthusiasts about something that constantly puzzles me about combat. Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 63—Seasonal weather and escaping those orders.

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In this episode, I want to look at the hidden stories of most campaigns, try to help those large monsters that lack intelligence and start my quest to understand orders.  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 Episode 62 - Orders, Hidden stories and lumbering monsters

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In this episode, I am joined by Lawrence Whitaker as he discusses the updates that we can expect in 2024/25. I share your comments from episode 60 and suggest we need a new skill in Mythras. Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 61—time to tease you with forthcoming publications!

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July 31, 2024 28 mins

In this episode, we are going to talk about the most important aspect of any role-playing game magic! I suggest some important skills your character should always have, and I challenge you with combat traits.  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 60 - Why not give magic a chance?

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June 30, 2024 38 mins

In this episode, I chat with Kat, a successful novelist, blog writer and the creator of the design mechanism's newsletter. Welcome to Mythras Matters Podcast Season 1 Episode 59 - Writing and GMing.

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of Mysticism in RPGs and the art of running enduring campaigns. I present a thought-provoking segment on knowledge and lore skills that will surely challenge you.  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 58 - Lore, mystics, and the joys of campaigns.

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April 30, 2024 53 mins

In this episode, we chat with John about rules or rulings and how this can support new GMs. I talk about how I am increasing the challenge level of our campaign, and I have a real issue with Theist miracles! Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 episode 57—Rules, Rulings, and OP Theists!

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In this episode, I am joined by Adam Vik, who is the player behind the Theist Bartleby, as we chat about introducing Theism and religion into your campaigns.  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 Episode 56 - Introducing Theist, Nightfall setting and looking for a group

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In this episode, I share our evaluation of the Classic Fantasy Imperative ruleset, look at introducing a specific magic tradition into your campaign and confess what I fear most about GMing Mythras. Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 Episode 55 - Classic Magic, including a fear spell

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January 31, 2024 58 mins

In this episode, I am joined by Dan True as he shares with us how great adventures focus on murders and mysteries. Welcome to Mythras Matters Podcast Season 1, Episode 54 - Murder and Mystery in Easy Steps!

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December 31, 2023 24 mins

In this episode, I will discuss the Mythras rule that causes me the most headaches I hope one of you can help me with and I admire players' skills!  Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 53 - Player skills and the ranting rule!

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November 30, 2023 55 mins

In this episode, I am joined by the dynamic duo, Matt and Doug as they discuss a listeners question about converting other games to Mythras, 
Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 episode 52 - engaging those converting skills


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October 31, 2023 36 mins

In this episode, I chatted with the art director for the design mechanism as we have a behind-the-scenes look at all those exquisite pieces of artwork we find in everything from rulebooks to sourcebooks.

Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1 Episode 51 - Illustrations, artists and artwor
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September 30, 2023 36 mins

In this episode, I am joined by Mike Larrimore, co-creator of Destined, to talk about creating cities, and we celebrate 50 podcast episodes. 

Welcome to Mythras Matters Season 1, Episode 50 - Creating Cities and having a celebration!


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