Game Master’s Toolbox

Game Master’s Toolbox

Game Master’s Toolbox is all about table top rpgs. We talk about games such as Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. Also looking for tips or encounters to run a game? Maybe you’re planning something last minute? Not to worry, we have you covered!

Episodes

April 12, 2023 2 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter has been lovingly called "Cave of Blunders." 

Party Level: High Level

Best Terrain: Dungeons

Combat or Social: Combat

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter has been called "Monstore Part 2."

Party Level: High Level

Best Terrain: Dungeons

Combat or Social: Both

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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March 15, 2023 2 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter is called "Monstore Part 1."

Party Level: Low Level

Best Terrain: Dungeons

Combat or Social: Social

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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March 13, 2023 2 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter we like to call "Family Business."

Party Level: Any

Best Terrain: Any

Combat or Social: Both

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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March 5, 2023 21 mins

Are you brand new to tabletop role-playing games? Or perhaps you may have watched a TV show that mentioned a ttrpg like Dungeons and Dragons and you want to know more. Our series of "What are TTRPGs?" has you covered. Today's episode covers the basic questions. You'll learn what ttrpg stands for, the benefits of playing, and how you can get started! 

 

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Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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February 23, 2023 3 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter we have lovingly called "Bargain Bin."

Party Level: Any

Best Terrain: Travel

Combat or Social: Social

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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February 20, 2023 3 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less. Today's encounter has been craftily called "Stone Faced."

Party Level: High Level 14+

Best Terrain: Forest

Combat or Social: Combat

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less. Today's encounter has been craftily called "EveryBODY for Themselves."

Party Level: High Level 10-20

Best Terrain: Middle of Nowhere

Combat or Social: Combat

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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February 16, 2023 3 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less.  Today's encounter we call "Kissing Booth."

Party Level: Any

Best Terrain: Festival

Combat or Social: Social

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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February 16, 2023 3 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less. Today's encounter is called "FauxPaw."

Party Level: Low Level 1-10

Best Terrain: Farm Land

Combat or Social: Combat

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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February 15, 2023 3 mins

You don't have a ton of time to plan, yet you have a game session to run tonight. We're here to help. This is an encounter you can use in your game explained in 3 minutes or less. Today's encounter we have lovingly titled "Signature Required."

Party Level: Any

Best Terrain: City

Combat or Social: Social

 

Background Music:

Tinker's Tools by Arcane Anthems

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