Cannon Fodder

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 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 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 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!