In Episode 36 of The RPG Rundown, hosts Seth and Jeff explore one of their core review points: the Tabletop Experience. After a quick round of hobby updates—including Jeff’s time with Daggerheart—they break down practical ways for both players and GMs to elevate their sessions. From roleplay habits and table etiquette to narrative pacing, flexible prep, sensory detail, and props, this episode offers actionable strategies to make every game night more memorable.

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Every GM has been there—you’ve built an incredible world full of history, legends, and deep lore… and your players still skip straight to the combat. In this episode, Seth and Jeff explore how to make your lore matter. Learn how to weave story elements into gameplay, give your players ownership of the world, and build deeper emotional connections to your setting.

Plus, we talk BattleTech Halloween adventures, Daggerheart, and what’s new in tabletop crowdfunding!

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Seth and Jeff review Splattered Ink’s Tome of Beasts I Acrylic Tokens—a massive collection of durable, full-color monster tokens pulled straight from Kobold Press’s iconic bestiary.

For DMs tired of managing endless mini bins or expensive terrain, these tokens offer a simple, travel-ready way to bring your encounters to life. The hosts break down how the system works, what makes it stand out, and whether it’s worth backing for your next campaign.

Check them out yourself!

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In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth and Jeff break down practical tips to help you become a better roleplayer at the table. From character creation and speaking in character to mastering your abilities and practicing with friends, you’ll learn how to bring your adventurers to life and make every session more immersive.

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Creating great player characters isn’t always easy. In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth & Jeff share six tips to help you move beyond min/max builds and craft characters that are fun, memorable, and exciting to play. Perfect for both new and experienced TTRPG players!

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Seth kicks off Season 5 of The RPG Rundown with a solo episode, diving into Drakonym, the brand-new dragonbonding TTRPG from Crossed Paths. Known for their charming Brambletrek: Tales from the Hundred Acre Woods, the team is back with a game that lets you live out your dream of befriending a dragon.

From Dragonheart to How to Train Your Dragon, dragon companionship has inspired countless stories—and now you can bring that magic to your tabletop. The Drakonym crowdfunding campaign is live now on Backerkit, closing August 28th—so act fast if you want to support it!

Drakonym: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/crossed-paths/drakonym-a-dragonbonding-fantasy-ttrpg

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Welcome to season five of The RPG Rundown with Jeff & Seth! They’re back and ready to dive into a packed episode covering what they’ve been up to over the summer, the latest TTRPG releases, exciting new crowdfunding projects, and their Top 10 most thrilling announcements from Gen Con. It’s the perfect kickoff to a brand-new season of tabletop adventures!

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On this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the official release of Daggerheart! After extensive playtesting and exploration of the system, they’re bringing you their full C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review. From bold mechanics to big questions around balance and storytelling, they break down what works, what doesn’t, and whether Daggerheart earns a spot at your table.