Jargon
the largest, meanest, antagonistic individual.
What is a BBEG?
The format indicating quantity and size of dice
Someone who actively participates in the story and recalls information about lore and characters.
Who is a Notetaker?
This show features a cast of voice actors and voice actresses who get together almost every Thursday to play Dungeons & Dragons. This show also has various adaptions like books, TV shows, and merch.
Critical Role
This TTRPG system is the most popular one in the entire community. Oh you like TTRPGs? This system is usually the first or second one people will mention with its charming 13 classes and way too many races to keep track of.
D&D aka Dungeons & Dragons
The act of doing an action using information you or the GM knows, but your character wouldn't.
What is Metagaming?
The time when a group of people gather to play Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
What is a Session?
A roving adventurer who kills, steals, and doesn't engage with the plot.
Who is a MurderHobo?
"Toxic masculinity is dead, I dance now!" is my personal favorite quote from this Dimension 20 show featuring a group of misfit high schoolers trying to be adventurers and save the world.
Fantasy High FY, SY, or JY
This TTRPG system is consider the sibling to Dungeons and Dragons. It was even made by the same people who worked on the game! You'll find all of your favorites at the expense of more complex rules and stats.
Pathfinder
The allowance of a non-rules action for the sake of the story.
What is the Rule Of Cool?
A notably successful or unsuccessful roll.
What is a Critical?
Someone who knows all the rules and will object to unsubstantiated or incorrect rulings.
Who is a Rules Lawyer?
This TTRPG show is bound to make you laugh until you die with its golden comedy, funny animations and clips featured on both YouTube and TikTok, and a clown that keeps haunting the players and their characters.
Legends of Avantris
Well gang, looks like we have a mystery on our hands. This system is all about monster hunting and solving mysteries. Brought to you by the werewolf child.
Monster of the Week
No one has the time in invest in a full campaign sometimes. This type of game are designed to play through a single contained story in one session.
One-Shot
This player focuses on maximizing their abilities and features without minimizing in order to be effective at their role in the game
What is a Power Gamer?
Choo-Choo! Hop on the Lightening Rail and experience emotional trauma beyond your wildest dreams. This podcast features four travelers who met on a train and have to save the world from the evil Dragonmarked House Phiarlan.
Hero Squad: Under the Dragon's Shadow
This system is bound to make your nostalgia cry. Inspired by shows by Toyko Mew Mew, Precure, Sailor Moon and more, this TTRPG system allows you to transform into magical heroes.
Glitter Hearts
Unrealistic expectations new players might have of the GM, due being introduced through professional actors or veteran GMs/players.
What is the Matt Mercer Effect?
The act of maximizing some abilities while minimizing others.
What is Min-Maxxing?
This player twists and/or bends the rules in order to make their character the most mechanically effective.
This archetype also became the name sake for a popular card game that involves winning by cheating
Munchkin
Grab your hot sauce packets and even more hot NPCs, because it's time to transform! This podcast features two best friends saving the world from various evil sea creatures using magical powers gifted by a grumpy starfish. (Fun fact: a NPC that I made is in this podcast)
Magical Miss Campaign 1
This system is referred to as the most popular solo RPG on itch.io and is featured on many solo RPG channels. Hint: I played this system for a school project in Spring 2024.
Ironsworn