#298 – (Special Episode) Faction/GM Turns and Game Prep

Mike, Brandon, and Greg talk about Faction Turns/GM turns in ttrpgs, systems seen in games like Stars Without Number, Urban Shadows 2E, Blades in the Dark, etc.

Brandon shares some of their experience playing in a faction turn for Elder County TN, Mike talks about scope and intention with Faction/GM turns, and Greg muses on the role of surprise/secrets as an actual-play-focused GM.

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This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!