16.21: Player Characters

Today, we’re taking on the idea of the “soggy middle” and why stories start to lose momentum—often because characters lack clear action, obstacles feel thin, or scenes repeat without meaningful change. We break down how stalled plots, predictable outcomes, and disconnected side q ...  Show more

When writing feels harder than it should, the problem might not be the story— it might be the room. In this episode, our hosts explore how environment shapes process, from desks and chairs to light, sound, and visual clutter. We talk about running through your senses to troublesh ...  Show more

Hard restart switch activated. Systems loading. Loading. Environmental scan initiated. All clear.

TR8c is a warforged, a reluctant barbarian, and a former detective. He enjoys reading books and petting animals. He super does not murder people. He is played by Brandon Gr ...

Excerpts from the recovered journal of Johnny B Goodlight. Ages 11-41.

Johnny is a half-elf warlock, an enthusiast of light, and everyone’s dad. He is played by Michael Fische. See Johnny's character sheet at <a href="http://jointhepartypod.com/characters" target="_blan ...

Mile five on the road to Fidapolis. Weather: humid. Ground: swampy. Oat cakes: delicious.

Inara is a moon elf rogue, aspiring assassin and cool teen. She is played by Amanda McLoughlin. See Inara's character sheet at

Ready, set, chase! Our party must save Alonzo before the Red Throat Gang can make off with his disguised self. Will the rescue him or will this chase scene be for nothing? Johnny haggles. Tracey charges. Inara makes a friend. 

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