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The One-Shot Show

The One-Shot Show

By: Matt Carroll
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"Where GMs go to level up!"


15 minutes long, because session prep takes long enough.


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Episodes
  • Episode 11: Improvising Plot Hooks

    Episode 11: Improvising Plot Hooks
    Jun 28 2025

    As a natural follow to our episode that talked about memorable NPCs, how to create them on-the-fly, and how they might lead in to deeper plots, this episode talks about creating those very plots entirely off-the-cuff.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 10: How To Create Interesting NPCs

    Episode 10: How To Create Interesting NPCs
    Jun 21 2025

    We get into some of the tricks of the trade when it comes to creating NPCs that will stick with your players. This includes how to plan great NPCs, and how to make up unplanned ones!

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    17 mins
  • Episode 9: The Realism Fallacy

    Episode 9: The Realism Fallacy
    Jun 14 2025

    Matt's got another one locked and loaded, this time tackling why 'Realism' isn't really what people want more of in their games. Mock gets to talk too sometimes.

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    18 mins
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