The Goblin's Corner
Become a better DM, storyteller and player each week! Professional GMs Eric Holden & Matt Staples talk gaming, storytelling and more. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of Dungeons & Dragons (or other table top RPGs), a gaming pro, or somewhere in between, you can be assured to learn something that will make your game more interesting, engaging, and most of all fun.
Episodes
Eric and Matt sit down with Travis Sivart to chat about writing, ghost hunting, his knighthood and monsters. Travis is an author of multiple genres of books including sci-fi and fantasy novels. He created the Traverse Reality, a shared universe that connects cyberpunk, fantasy and steampunk works, and writes characters who feel real to his readers.
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The trick to having a good fantasy world vs. a great one is how you use tiny details to generate interest. Enhance your storytelling with 8 simple rules that add depth, energy, and fun for both you and your players.
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Looking to smack your foes with a sword AND arcane power? Look no further than our guide to D&D 5e’s Eldritch Knight! Learn how to customize your fighter for maximum flavor and fun.
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Eric and Matt get out the crystal ball and provide 10 possible insights into the future of D&D 2024 edition, the company Hasbro and gaming in general. Will things get worse before they get better? Will Hasbro make a cash grab (yes)? Will they ever remake DarkSun (no)? Find out here!
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Eric sits down with Ed Jowett, managing director and lead games designer of Shades of Vengeance. Ed's newest game Era: Kaiju (a game where you get to play a giant monster) is currently on kickstarter.
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Have a fantasy town but are lacking in story, depth, and the most important part, people? Beef up your worldbuilding with colorful non-player characters! Dive into the episode and fill your town with example friends, enemies and everything in between.
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Seeking more elemental power in your D&D games? This week we’ve 8, powerful magic item creations, sure to bring a spark to your player’s eyes.
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Whereupon we dive into the strange and sordid history of the Gith from D&D. Discover new game and story options, ways to improve both groups, and learn why the Githyanki and Githzerai hate each other so much.
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Whereupon we enlighten our listeners on the finer points of running a monk only, or martial arts themed campaign in D&D. Stretch out your body and your mind and let the fists fly!
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How do you successfully world build? Learn these easy DM tips and tricks to build taverns, towns and worlds WITH your players!
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Whereupon we unleash a molten fountain of knowledge on how to successfully run a game in volcanic terrain. Send your players into a fiery holocaust, where scorching monsters dwell!
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Once again, Eric & Matt dive into internet shouting matches to go over 10 more spicy D&D hot takes! You have opinions, we have answers…sort of.
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Whereupon we administer swift knowledge for running action packed, fast paced adventures and time sensitive campaigns. DMs and storytellers, grab your seat belts and notepads…let’s create some dramatic tension!
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Whereupon we provide 6 new monsters of frosty death for you to use in your next game! Brave the frigid lands of ice and snow and fight living snowbanks, baleful undead, and cows made of ice cream.
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Whereupon we showcase 5 amazing tabletop games you should immediately add to your collection. Try your hand at Appalachian horror, play undead city dwellers, sci-fi aliens, and much more!
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Whereupon we examine all the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons to pick out what’s great, and what isn’t. Learn the good, the bad, and the ugly about the world’s greatest roleplaying game!
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Whereupon we delve into the lore and storytelling aspects of curses in games, and show you how to vastly improve the experience for your players. Dole out your own home-brew curses that are interesting and amusing, or use the ones provided!
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Whereupon we entice you with 6 brand-new and absurd enchantment spells, full of amusing lore and flavor. Unleash psychic horror, manipulate crowds and perform the safety dance, all to your delight!
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Whereupon we take a walk in the Far Realm to show you how to birth forth your own horrible abominations. Create your own custom tentacled horrors, or use the ones we’ve kindly provided in this episode against your players!
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Whereupon we take the 6 most common problems in a party’s makeup, and provide several creative options to overcome each challenge. Whether it’s an all caster group or a game full of rogues, you can be sure to overcome whatever the storyteller throws at you!
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