Cannon Fodder

Joe and Troy have their first official Paizo interview as they invite Paizo’s Marketing Manager Dan Tharp to the show with some breaking news for #GCPNation! The guys also find time to talk about GMs monitoring PC gear purchases, when its a good time to close a storyline and whether or not you should play RPGs with your family or significant other. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

This week, Troy and Joe talk about day one in the new studio space and recap the role-playing heavy Episode 133. In Listener Mail, they discuss if it’s up to the GM or the players themselves to police oversights in character creation or during the actual game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

The whole gang is here this week to talk about the new Glass Cannon studio space, the opening of Book 4 of Giantslayer and how this multi-level party will fare in the battles to come. In Listener Mail, Joe gets over-excited about a Paladin archetype and all the guys weigh in on the seeming imbalance between player character ACs and monster to-hit modifiers at higher levels. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe welcome Skid to the fod as they recap the mind-blowing finale of Book Three. The guys will process all the reveals from Episode 131, roll initiative in Second Chance Theatre and, in Listener Mail, talk about some of the most common mistakes they made when they first started GMing. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe recap PAX Unplugged and the episode they recorded in a Philly Airbnb. They discuss how to give your dead PCs a proper swan song, the magic of letting the dice tell the story, and the awesome power of a high level inquisitor. In Listener Mail, they offer some advice to a player struggling with the code of a paladin of Iomedae. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

This week, Troy and Joe attempt to scratch the surface of all the events from Episode 129 while also trying to contain their excitement over heading to PAX Unplugged! In Listener Mail, they offer suggestions on how to handle players who insist on inserting themselves into every role-playing situation. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe discuss ways GMs can roleplay evil characters, how to handle character death early in a combat and the work behind the scenes that went into the poetic return of Fairaza. In Listener Mail, they talk about roleplaying in PFS and GMing for power gamers. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe relive the party’s epic dragon fight, highlight some of the classes in Paizo’s Occult Adventures and announce an exciting giveaway for #GCPNation! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe discuss the perils of relying on resting, the risk of placing an encounter right before the boss fight, and the flexibility a GM should exhibit when encountering different play styles. In Listener Mail, they get a lesson in anthropology and weigh in on the value of pre-generated characters. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

The gang’s all here to talk about what has brought their characters to this point and predict what will come next as the finale of Book Three looms. In Listener Mail, they address the difficult question of how GMs can balance encounters for an imbalanced party. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe discuss using research to better your roleplaying, setting a high bar for every session, the final days of the Trunau Five and what is happening in Troy’s sleep-deprived brain. In Listener Mail, they break out their first discussion of Starfinder by bridging the gap between the genres of fantasy and sci-fi. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

This week, Troy and Joe are joined by Skid and Grant to talk about the epic extra-long episode 123, high HP/low AC encounters and Barron’s faulty gun. In Listener Mail, they discuss ways in which GMs can avoid saying too much to their players on accident about what their characters know and don’t know. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe analyze the state of the team and break down their new level 10 powers. They discuss having an open door policy for player ideas, how GMs can ask questions without tipping their hand, and reveal how Troy may have let the team get away with a big one. In Listener Mail, they talk about players that don’t put the work in and the many ways to track experience in a campaign. Joe brings up an inferior system and Troy gets saucy real fast. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Joe asks Troy his thoughts on the results of the double encounter idea from Episode 121. The ensuing conversation brings up discussions on Charm Monster, Quick Draw, competitive players and GMs, and Troy’s alleged fudging of rolls. Then, it’s a rapid fire Listener Mail with lots of comments and questions brought up live on air! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe raise questions about the best time to lay out burst AOE damage against your PCs, if you should change the treasure of pre-written adventures to fit the party, and whether you should keep an accurate record of the passage of in-game time. In a light Listener Mail, they lay out all the equipment they bring to the table to make for an engaging and efficient game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe break down the opening moments of the battle with the Black-Headed Beast and discuss ending your session in the middle of combat, adding an aggressive third party to your encounters, and how to handle a dispute over who should get a magical item in your group. In Listener Mail, they get an exciting update from the all-vigilante game and discuss how GMs should endeavor to act when playing in another GMs game. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe get back on track after their Gen Con detour last week with recaps of Episodes 117 and 118 including discussions of Total Defense from the player and GM perspectives, the importance of molding your adventure around player choices and how to stick to your guns when the whole room turns against you. In a special double shot of Listener Mail, they answer questions about adventuring with an entire party of the same class and how best to bring a risky plot choice to the table as a player. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe take a break from the normal #fodjuice format to bring you the sounds of Gen Con 50! The guys meet up to debrief the weekend in Indianapolis and pepper in audio from their time at the Con – including their special announcement at the GCP Live! show and interviews with Ben Loomes of Syrinscape and Erik Mona of Paizo, Inc.! Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

This week, Troy and Joe celebrate the start of Gen Con 2017, debate the pros and cons of crunchy underwater mechanics, and announce a new classic GCP convoluted contest! In Listener Mail, they talk about playing the good guy around a table of scoundrels. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!

Troy and Joe discuss ideas for what GMs can do the session after the untimely death of a character, what to do when the party faces an arguably impossible obstacle and the “bleep” heard round the world. Joe asks Troy the tough questions about going way off-book in Giantslayer should the need arise, and, in Listener Mail, they brainstorm ways to set the mood in horror adventures. Become a supporter of the podcast at our Patreon page: http://www.patreon.com/glasscannon You can help us unlock goals for the future while unlocking fun GCP exclusive rewards for yourself!