Random Thoughts

A Dungeonless dungeon crawl? You read that right! In this episode, Mario Daniel and James strip the dungeon out of the crawl and defy nature itself! Or, at least, expectations. An interesting idea for a scifi/cyberpunk adventure arises out of the attempt. Take a listen to learn more! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode of Random Thoughts: Nepotism reigns supreme when the King's Page when the King's page cries "Monster!". Then, hosts James, Daniel, and Mario write an adventure for a "advanced aged" group of adventurers. All this and more! Give it a listen! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Our guest stars: Riddick the Innkeeper, Tom the Archmage of Menlo Park with his little brother Tesla, and Einstein Number 31 of post-relativity fame... or... something like that! Check out this episode and find out what's really going on! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this latest installment of Random Thoughts, your hosts make starting your game in a tavern... interesting. Then, we blast off for adventures in intergalactic politics! We've got ale, slugs with tiny lasers, 80s sci-fi nostalgia, and tricksters with facepaint! A link to the sci-fi short film mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/rv8kOzRZK8g Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

"More random than ever before!" - Daniel In a particularly random episode of Random Thoughts, your three hosts discuss possibilities for a Vampire that is found in the dusty back room of an Inn. Then, they pivot to a more fantastical setting and discuss a particularly crappy situation involving a non-human animal and some shiny stool. Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

An episode tipping the scales in favor of randomness this week; Mario, James, and Daniel explore a world where a strange creature leaves behind smoldering footprints - then, the second segment goes completely off the rails. Enjoy! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode of Random Thoughts, your three hosts (Mario, James, and Daniel) discuss two prompts. The first explores what may happen to a kingdom following a public separation of two monarchs with equal claim to their lands. The second prompt has the hosts planning a coup! Another entry in your source for story crafting and brainstorming ideas for Tabletop RPGs like DnD and More! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this episode: James, Mario, and Daniel pontificate on the origins of a mysterious dagger. Then, they delve into realms of more classic fantasy to find out what's happening in an inn where the patrons attack a party of adventurers without provocation. Another entry in your source for story crafting and brainstorming ideas for Tabletop RPGs like DnD and More! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In this edition of Random Thoughts - Post Mortem, James discusses his implementation of the ideas from Episode 5. A horrible unknowable being is trying to escape from a temple! Some ideas for a horror adventure, hopefully just in time to prep for a Halloween session! A link to the player handout mentioned in this episode: https://bit.ly/3dmhzpd Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode; Daniel, James, and Mario attempt to simulate writer's block by forcing themselves to come up with ideas to run true horror in DnD 5e. The results are some intriguing attempts at modifying the system to tell a specific kind of story. Just in time to supplement your prep for a Halloween-themed session! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

In a special edition of Random Thoughts, Mario, James, and Daniel discuss Mario's implementation of the idea for the AI encounter conceived in Episode 2. The GMs discuss general design philosophies revolving around puzzles, story, and construction of a compelling total experience for your players. Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week on Random Thoughts, things take a turn for the horrific as hosts Daniel, James, and Mario venture into a well to find what lurks underneath; then, they explore a world where happiness is a death sentence. Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Lice http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sluuuurp... Welcome to random thoughts! Journey with James Mario and Daniel as they try to re-imagine classic fantasy tropes - and slurp tea! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Random Thoughts! This episode; James Mario and Daniel go sci-fi and discover what fighting an artificial intelligence might look like. Also - some lost audio from before time! The trio discover what a world of regularly quaking earth might be like. For the "Don't Wake the Dragon" one-shot mentioned in this episode, check out the One Page Dungeon Contest compendium from 2018. Go to: https://www.dungeoncontest.com/copy-of-home-1 for more info. Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The inaugural episode of Random Thoughts! What's up with those earrings? Also; what does a family of farmers discover on their land after irregular crop growth? James, Mario, and Daniel help answer these questions and more! Licenses: Opening and closing theme song: "Club Seamus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Intermission music: "Casa Bossa Nova" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/