Rolling a +1 on their inspiration die and using that to summon a companion, which uses the help action, Lela gets to chat with Jacob about not only tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) and DMing them, but also using this as a method of storytelling rather than just gameplay.

How do tropes help or hurt a story? Is railroading a plot point worth it? How does a level playing field of character weight translate into a novelized story? From the trials and tribulations of trying to create a cohesive storyline when a table of 5 people are telling it, and 1 person is “in control”, to the ups and downs of letting players take the reins of the story and watching magic happen, Jacob breaks down the beauty that can be created if you just trust the process and your players.

This episode aired on February 21st, 2025.