We Open With
We Open With a podcast that takes inspiring story hooks and turns them into something playable. Join us as we explore the art of storytelling through the lens of TTRPGs like Dungeons and Dragons. In each episode, we'll dive into a new story concept, unpack its themes and characters, and brainstorm ways to bring it to life as a game. Whether you're a dungeon master, player, or just a fan of storytelling, this podcast is for you. So grab your notebook, sharpen your pencils, and let's get creative. We open with...
Episodes
Dungeon Master from Mage Hand High Five, Casey Pappas joins Alan and James as they collaboratively create a one-shot adventure!
A town forced into silence by the presence of a purple worm...or maybe it's not what the villagers think...within THE TOWN OF SILENCE
Shout out to @Bladelevich.art for all our amazing artwork!
Find more of Casey and their friends at...
How to submit YOUR...
The glorious return of THE DUNGEON BUILDER!
He brings us a unique adventure idea with new and goofier NPC names!
Check out their newly published book, The Dungeon Builder's Companion
Shout out to @Bladelevich.art for this week's ritualistic masterpiece!
How to submit YOUR prompt:
- Use The Official Form
- DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith
- Email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com
We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commo...
What do mucus, hair, and your dreams all have in common?
LET'S FIND OUT!
Our guest, Lyle Enright, brings Alan and James an adventure concept centered around a unique creature, the hoarder of knowledge and child of dragon and snail, THE OMENDRAKE.
Listen as they collaborative develop it into a playable one-off adventure!
Find more of Lyle here:
Shout out to ...
With no one left to turn to, can Alan, James, and Slowe craft this desperate voicemail into a one-off adventure?
They'll have to, because they are OUT OF OPTIONS.
Thank you to Delaney, @DecaDoodles for this weeks artwork!
A HUGE thank you to Slowe for 57 episodes of hilarity and fun! He has been such an integral part of the team and his presence will be dearly missed on We Open With. For the time being, upcoming episodes will have bot...
Big show announcements and reflections on our journey so far.
A new adventure will go live May 5th.
We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
[Content Warning around Mental Health Struggles]
SKIP to 2:00 for normal episode start.
Coming back strong with a listener submission from Joe aka @lord_gunny! Thank you Joe!
Listen as we create a one off adventure surrounding a mysterious paladin and their unending Aria of Torment.
Thank you @bladelevich.art for tuning this discordant piece of art to perfection!
Submit an adventure prompt with the official Form, DM us on Instagram @...
Bright lights, fast cars, and super powers.
What more do you need?
Evan Noone from Imp Games joins the table with an intense prompt that will see you burning rubber through the neon-filled streets of Vydal City.
Check out the Vydal City Kickstarter!
Find Imp Games on Bluesky & Facebook
Shout out to Bladelevich.art for all our amazing artwork!
Submit an adventure prompt with the official Form, DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith, or ema...
We're joined by author Joe Butler as we explore turning a unique labyrinth into a one-off adventure.
Grab your Fushigi balls and leotards!
@ink_and_intrigue has created a unique map for this adventure! Complete this form to download a free copy! ↩️
Learn more about Joe Butler on WriteLikeAShark.com
Check him out on Blysky @writelikeashark.bsky.social or on Instagram @DimensionsDice
Our good friend, Elliot, from Ink Blade Publishing joins us at the table with a dark and diseased prompt!
A cacophony of noise echoes out from this town. Horrid screams in the night, tormented townsfolk, and a mysterious cause.
Join us as we collectively create a one-off adventure for your table within the intriguing world of Gothica!
This episode's art by @Riolint_Art was commissioned by Elliot for Gothica.
Check out the Gothic...
A door has opened to reveal Andrew from Sketchy Rolls who joins us to develop a one-off adventure for your table.
What mysteries lie within the space between spaces, the zone blending here and there, a realm known only as...DOOR WORLD.
This episode's astounding trailer and artwork were both created by Sketchy Rolls!
Follow Sketchy Rolls on Instagram
Send us your ideas via Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at W...
We launch into SEASON 2 along side The Inked GM creating an adventure where unlikely survivors must marshal defenses against the overwhelming demon horde.
A fun-filled take on a classic premise!
Follow them on Instagram @inkedgm
Listen to their show The Story Crafters
@bladelevich.art coming in hot with a new logo AND this glorious artwork! 🎨
Have an idea to submit? 🤔
DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith...
The LARGEST thank you to @sketchzero from @sketchyrolls for creating this jaw dropping trailer for the show! 😮
(Can you spot all their show references?)
We are so excited for Season 2 on March 3rd, 2025!
There are so many talented guests booked! ✨
If you have a prompt you want to see in Season 2, DM us on Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com 📨
Who ever heard of a 24-hour mall? Management seems to think it'll be the next big thing. Sadly, you and your friends have drawn the short stick and will be the first workers to run the mall overnight.
What could go wrong?
Join us for the season finale as we collaboratively build a one-off adventure within the capitalistic temple of America.
Thank you to all our fans, to those who submitted prompts, and to our many guests!
We welcome Seth and Travis from Interaxion Games for our penultimate episode of Season 1!
An ancient two-headed dragon coordinates dragon hunts of himself to stave off boredom. But now, an unsanctioned hunt is on its way with a real chance of taking him down. Are you along for the fight? Or racing to warn the dragon with hopes of a favor?
Join us as we create a one-off adventure within the TTRPG Altered World alongside the game's d...
We welcome Delaney, aka @decadoodles for the final episode of 2024!
Congratulations on becoming Time-Travel Agents!
Your first mission?
Save the entire Academy from being erased.
Listen as we collectively create a Star Trek themed adventure centered around time travel.
Thank you Delaney for this week's artwork!
Check out Delaney on Instagram @DecaDoodles for more of her art!
Send us your ideas via Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us a...
Dungeons & Dragons & Dummies join us for a holiday special!🎄
The future may be dark and grim but the order of St. Nicholas will stop at nothing to deliver a special present to the only good child in the galaxy.
Listen as we collectively brainstorm how to create a holiday themed one shot in the midst of galactic war.
It was a chaotic recording with 6 people but Seth, Sam, and Taylor made it so fun!
Check them out at LootDummi...
We're joined by Lewis from the Dash Action Podcast, who comes to us with a heart pounding adventure prompt! What is a coastal town to do when they are threatened by three warships on the horizon? Let's work together to create a one-off adventure that touches on unique characters and environmental elements!
Follow Dash Action on Instagram
Listen to Dash Action: Tales of Betshal anywhere you find podcasts
[Thank you @Belles.Knitting for this week's prompt!]
A cute frog druid? Say less.
See Sophia's crocheted/knitted version of the Fruid!
Send us your ideas via Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com Shout out to Bladelevich.art for all our amazing artwork!
We Open With Podcast © 2024 is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
[Thank you @TheWizardPatchimus for this week's submission!]
In this wild frontier town everyone is just getting by. The players were sent here with the Slayer of Goliath to bring order. That was 6 months and many drinks ago. But it's not like the empire is keeping tabs on your progress...until now.
Listen as James, Alan, and Slowe create a sandbox one-off adventure involving factions, relationships, and pink cows!? in THE GOOD, THE...
[Thank you Chris for this week's prompt!]
You can find Chris on Instagram at @ChrisEdwards_au
Can warriors be forced to find love through speed dating, or will romance bloom on the battlefield?
Everyone deserves love but how will Alan, Slowe, and James turn gladiatorial dating into a one-off in BLEEDING HEART?
Send us your ideas via Instagram @WeOpenWith or email us at WeOpenWith@gmail.com
Shout out to Bladelevich.art for al...
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