This episode brings us Nick from the Hidden GMs Podcast to talk about experimentation in TTRPGs. We discuss the benefits of trying different systems and how they can positively impact how you run your current game. No matter what game you play, everything is dependant on the trust between the players and the GM. One way you can experiment in your D&D 5e game is by handing more control over to your players, be that via extensive character knowledge, in game, or collaborative worldbuilding outside of the game.

• 03:04 - Trying New Systems
• 15:32 - D&D 5e Experiments
• 30:17 - Dynamic Campaigns
• 49:41 - Playing with the Narrative

Find Nick on:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/HiddenGMs
• Hidden GMs Podcast: https://hiddengmspodcast.com/

Find Thinking Critically online: https://www.thinkingcritically.co.uk

References:

• Negative Modifier Podcast: www.negativemodifier.com
• Negative Modifier Charity Stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TTyPipaCWw
• Tabletop Journeys Against the Darkmaster: https://www.ttjourneys.com/archives/podcast/field-trip-against-the-dark-master-session-1
• Halcyon Daze: Motorcycle Knights: https://redoakscreative.itch.io/halcyon-daze-motorcycle-knights
• 'Fudging' episode of Thinking Critically

Patrons:

• Robert Hartley @RobertHartleyGM: https://www.patreon.com/RobertHartleyGM
• Optional Rule @optionalrule: https://www.optionalrule.com/
• Matthew Perkins @mperkinsDM: https://www.matthewperkins.net/
• Matt Street @mpstreet88: https://www.virtualtimehustle.com/

Intro Music: 'Local Forecast' by Kevin MacLeod
Intermission Music: 'Chill' by Kevin MacLeod
Outro Music: 'Local Forecast - Elevator' by Kevin MacLeod