Cannon Fodder

After going back over all of the clues the party came across in the giant camps during The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 94, Troy and Joe talk about prepping daytime versus nighttime incursions and rules for stealth rolls for an entire group. In Listener Mail, they discuss the wealth of published material on Golarion in the Pathfinder Campaign Setting books and how and when to use it to add depth to your 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!

Is Troy being too easy on the players now!? Joe challenges Troy on his battlefield tactics in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 93 and the two discuss GM strategy in taking PC damage dealers out of the fight. In Listener Mail, the boys break down exactly what goes into to recording your own actual play podcast! 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 once again by everyone but Matthew as they recap the Cave Giant fight from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 92, deconstruct Barron's backstory, and try to imagine what comes next for the party as they stare a giant army in the face. In Listener Mail, the guys discuss the pros and cons of running your RPGs online as well as some tips to get the best out of the experience. 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 not one, but TWO special guests as they sort through the spire drake's treasure hoard from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 91 and discuss the pros and cons of having your players explore mostly empty places. Meanwhile, listener mail tackles two really tough questions in depth: is Pathfinder a system that only promotes "power-gaming" and how do you handle the stigma that the "satanic panic" put on tabletop 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 Troy and Joe recap the decision to go continue deeper into the undead threat from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 90, Joe talks about why he went Big Willy Style and Troy explains what he hates about the Climb skill and how he would fix it. Plus part two of the Listener Mail series on RPG gamer drama has the guys dealing with players that cheat, argue with the GM, and fudge rolls. By the end, Troy and Joe compile a full list of "don'ts" for 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 their theories on the history of the chapel from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 89, reveal some behind-the-scenes on Will's conversation with Della and discuss the pros and cons of letting your party get caught up in side-questing. Plus, the first of a two part Listener Mail series on RPG gamer drama. This week: who to not invite to your 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!

This week, Troy and Joe recap the Giant Flytrap encounter from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 88 while discussing consumable usage in the wild and getting the PCs back on track without breaking the fourth wall. Then, they play out a listener's "what if" scenario at the Battle of Bloodmarch Hill and analyze a PC vs. PC storyline in our first ever International Edition of Listener Mail! 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 Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 87 and the pros and cons of players reading other published material related to the Adventure Path in order to learn more about the world. They also try to figure out how to balance taking action to move things forward versus playing it too safe and answer some listener mail about ways to speed up a dragging combat when everyone including the GM is rolling poorly. 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 brilliant strategy the players laid out in The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 86. Troy talks about what he would do differently in retrospect while Joe tests out some theories as to how the Storm Tyrant is building his army. They also try to answer some listener mail about separating what the character knows from what the player can meta-game based on the results of an objectively good or bad die roll. 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 aftermath of the drake fight and the schism forming in the party from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 85. They also talk about ways you can repurpose old modules, books, and other adventure paths to spice up your own homebrew or pre-written 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!

This week Troy and Joe attempt to scratch the surface of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 84, or what Joe is calling, "the biggest con job Troy has pulled on them yet," and tackle two listener questions about the age old tabletop problem of how to keep...

This week Troy and Joe recap the relaxed and whimsical session the crew had this week during The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 83. They also talk about times in which GMs can target NPCs within a party instead of the PCs, when and when not to allow players free checks if they don't ask for them and the difference between punishing a character's foolish and reckless behavior versus rewarding their heroic badassery. 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 tactical mastery the gang displayed in the encounter from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 82 and discuss their opinions on whether or not GMs should allow a rotating player in long-term campaigns, how to make player death meaningful, when you should and should not roll in front of the screen and how to reward your players without overpowering them. 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 the role-playing and encounter of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 81 as well as what they love about stumbling upon settlements during long running adventures. And thanks to some listener mail, Joe finally makes good on his threat to create an interesting fighter character that hopefully Troy won't think is lame. 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 events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 80, including a frank discussion of the most fearsome eight-legged cat in Golarion and answer some listener mail about when GMs should use the fine art of "retconning" and what to do when faced with an imminent TPK. 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!

In their 25th installment of Cannon Fodder, Troy and Joe break down the Ewigga fight from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 79 and answer two similar listener mail questions regarding how much players should discuss with their group before bringing in a new character and how much information about their character's backstory they should share with their GM before starting a new 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!

This week, Troy and Joe are joined by future audiobook voiceover star Skid Maher! As well as discussing the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 78 and Skid's INSANE intro, they also talk about about finding the balance between downtime and keeping the action moving during game sessions and how much information GMs should give players during Knowledge checks. Troy also finally lifts the veil on the story behind the Arachnid dwarf cocoons the party found. 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 ups and downs of the Lokmorr combat from The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 77 and how Troy improvised certain elements on the fly. They also talk about emergent storytelling from dice, love stories in Pathfinder and come up with some devious and terrible things you as a GM can do to your 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 the events of The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 76 including splitting the party in the heat of battle and the tragic moment in the closing seconds. They also answer a listener's question about how doing the show has helped Troy grow as a GM and talk about using initiative order in and out of combat to create tension. 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 recap The Glass Cannon Podcast Episode 75 and talk about about the dungeon crawl game style and it's origins, the mechanics of how light works in Pathfinder, some advanced races they are interested in playing and how they handle character death and resurrection in their 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!