Cannon Fodder

This week on #thefod, Joe threatens to quit and Troy laughs in his face. The two reminisce about that magnificent bear while discussing rolling with the dice and, in a very apropos listener mail, the line between good and evil. 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 into some serious Pathfinder mechanics debates as they break down Flyby Attack, meta-gaming with DR and knowledge checks during combat. In Listener Mail, they consider the possibilities of re-playing an Adventure Path with a new character. Plus, Troy hypes up an advanced Pathfinder class that neither of them had really looked into before. 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 when to hold your action and when not to, Intimidate vs. Diplomacy checks and everyone’s new favorite NPC – Fungfar! In Listener Mail, they discuss adapting characters’ backstories to fit the campaign and due to popular demand, they also bring back Second Chance Theater™ to try out “the real” Pathfinder chase mechanics! 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 rolling for initiative before combat begins, what the buggane could have done had Nestor not one-shot it, Della’s new spells and what to do when you when your character is taken completely out of an encounter. In Listener Mail, they discuss the age old GM problem of forgetting something important you were supposed to tell the players. 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 discuss resting and random encounters, when to allow substitute knowledge checks and how to approach save or die effects in high level campaigns. 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!

It’s a very special #fodjuice this week, as the whole cast of the GCP gathers to discuss what they were thinking during the harrowing encounter of Episode 109. They also talk about ways in which GMs can handle mechanically challenging combats, the pros and cons of having co-gamemasters and Grant’s uncomfortable experiences at band camp. In Listener Mail, they tackle a rare case of a player with a death wish for his own character(s). 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 break down the hijinks from Episode 108 and discuss last week’s exciting announcement about the GCP’s partnership with Paizo! They also talk about techniques for using knowledge checks and nonlethal damage to learn more about your opponent, the mechanics of traps in combat and ways to approach crafting in both Pathfinder and video games. 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 discuss the importance of having light-hearted sessions once in a while, what players should do to prepare before showing up to the game table and ways in which GMs can handle power-gamers. They also revisit the “disappearance” of Troy’s infamous neon green d20 and introduce an exciting brand new Cannon Fodder segment – Second Chance Theatre!

This week, Troy and Joe break down the new focus of the campaign as of Episode 106, the future of GCP video content and what roles religion can play in fantasy RPGs. 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 the boys attempt to process all of the visions from Episode 105 and Troy talks about his amazing time at PaizoCon 2017. In Listener Mail, they discuss ways GMs and players can and should handle ammunition tracking. 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!

On a huge Cannon Fodder 50, Troy and Joe discuss the many layers of depth in the Giantslayer Adventure Path from Redlake Fort to the Cathedral of Minderhal and back again. Then they have a classic debate on the efficacy of the monk class, announce a new fan contest and giveaway and tackle a tough question about narrative vs. rules in Listener Mail: International Edition. 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, the guys recap the giant battle royal in Episode 103 while looking more closely at Frost Giants, ranged combat in the Giantslayer AP and how to incorporate improvised difficulty checks into combat as a GM. In Listener Mail, they talk about how to handle the “protagonist at the table” problem from both a GM and player perspective. 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 discuss Sir Will’s decision from Episode 102, the new GCP mechanics for choosing the active party and what Umlo will do with his precious 8th level. In Listener Mail, they answer a beginner’s questions about getting “”into character”” at the table, talk about how the Profession skill works in Pathfinder and brainstorm options for what GMs can do to make it a more useful check. 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 Episode 101 and the now expanded “cast” of the GCP. They also discuss the idea of players controlling multiple characters and what to do as a GM when the players are wise to your ambushes. In Listener Mail, they address the age old GM question of how to organize your information for quick reference during sessions. 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 are joined by Matthew this week in celebration of Episode 100. They speak in depth about what needed to happen to bring Episode 100 to life and what lessons we can all learn about storytelling in a homebrew. 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 the wild fight against the cyclops and the rukhs,, talk about spacing and movement in Pathfinder and discuss the gruesome scene at the top of the tower. In Listener Mail, a story from a real game raises questions about how to handle deadly situations that arise from player choices or die rolls that do not go as the GM planned. 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 break down the Ettin fight and discuss how the setting may be infecting the minds of the characters. Troy reveals some alternative ways the party could have dealt with the encounter which prompts a discussion on why only doing massive damage all the time can take away from the fun. Then it’s the first Listener Mail Blitz with three different fan questions. 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 invite a special guest to Cannon Fodder to get their take on all the infighting backlash from Episode 97. Listener Mail this week prompts a great discussion about gender and romance mechanics in RPGs. 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 shocking events of Episode 96, Will and Della’s choices, the fall of a Paladin, alignment, PC vs. PC encounters and what to do as a GM when a PC dies in an objectively uninteresting part of the story. All that and yet another big announcement as the #marchto100 continues! 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 harrowing encounter with the Oculus which opens up a discussion about players “”undoing”” or “”correcting”” their actions, the dangers of firearms on stealth missions and how encounter diplomacy can make for even more memorable moments in campaigns. In Listener Mail, they address the polarizing question of GMs playing a PC in their own campaign. 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!