Sanctorum: episode 5 – Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage

/ Ash Alder and Zachariah Van Sluyters
This week we discuss our wives... We also talk about a game.

This week, we dive into the the co-op/journaling game “Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage”.

Then we descend into tangents about how great our wives are for putting up with our absentmindedness.

And then more about tabletop role playing games games!

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Interview with Paul Ehrlich: The Mind Behind I Am Minotaur TTRPG

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Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum Episode 41-Engage!

Ever had a player zone out mid-session? In this episode of The Wizardโ€™s Respite Sanctorum, we break down the secret sauce for keeping every player engagedโ€”whether youโ€™re dealing with a split party, a quiet character, or full-table chaos. From cliffhanger pacing to creative puzzles mid-fight, this post gives you the tools to make your sessionsโ€ฆ

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Wizard’s Respite Sanctorum Episode 39- Resolutions 2024

Reflecting on a Year of TTRPG Resolutions: Successes, Challenges, and New Goals At The Wizardโ€™s Respite Sanctorum, we take our TTRPG passion seriouslyโ€”so much so that last year, we made a set of ambitious resolutions to improve our experiences as players, GMs, and content creators. As we begin another year, itโ€™s time to look backโ€ฆ

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Exploring the Role of Evil in TTRPG Storylines

Understanding Evil in TTRPGs When crafting a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign, game masters frequently face a critical question: How should evil be represented at the table? In this episode of the Wizardโ€™s Respite Sanctorum, hosts Ash and Zach explore the nuances of incorporating โ€œevilโ€ into storylines, discussing when and how to employ the conceptโ€ฆ

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Sanctorum Episode 30: Touchstone Deep Dive

Welcome to another episode of The Wizards Respite Sanctorum Show, where we explore everything TTRPG! Today, we’re diving into an intriguing indie game, “Touchstone,” played by our co-host, Zachariah from Old Man Gaming. Introduction We start with an enthusiastic greeting from Zachariah, who shares his excitement for revisiting the original concept of the showโ€”a deepโ€ฆ

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Players Find a Way!

Discussing unexpected moments in TTRPGs, the importance of improvisation, and memorable role-playing experiences in Wizards Respite: Sanctorum

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TTRPG War Stories from around the Game Table

TTRPG Twitter! (x) In this episode of Wizards Respite Sanctorum, we delve into the thrilling and unpredictable nature of the RPG game table. We discuss GM War Stories and bring to light some of the wildest and most unexpected events that Game Masters (GMs) and Dungeon Masters (DMs) have encountered in their campaigns, providing aโ€ฆ

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Our Top Characters

Ash and Zach explore the essence of storytelling in tabletop RPGs, sharing their favorite characters and what makes them unforgettable.

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The Last Tea Shop. A solo TTRPG playthrough. Written by Ash Alder and narrated by Zachariah Van Sluyters

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