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TT 238 Savage Punchout - GMs Don't Pull Punches in Savage Worlds

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · 7d

Carl talks to you Savage Worlds GMs: You shouldn't "pull your punches" against the Player Characters. Give them the hard stuff and let creativity go wild. #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/wWTh3WX_iYg

TT 237 Do Some West Marches Gaming in Savage Worlds

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · 12d

This week chatting about some ways Savage Worlds tabletop RPG can impact your West Marches style of campaign. #SavageWorlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/8_juIOBZcD8

TT 236 Can We Do a Zero Level Funnel in Savage Worlds??!!

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · 21d

Talking about doing a 0-level funnel style of play as found in games like Dungeon Crawl Classics in #SavageWorlds tabletop RPG. #weplaysavageworlds

youtu.be/RrA_2CJ1XG8

TT 235 New Sci-Fi Setting "Han Cluster" for Savage Worlds RPG!

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · 28d

This week we look at "Han Cluster"; a great Science Fiction setting for Savage Worlds tabletop RPG. #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/V4Y57beQ3YY

TT 233 Building Worlds with Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion (and other games as bonus!)

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jul 3

This week talking about the world building system in the Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion and a couple of other game systems that get more in the details. #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/sQp-6biKggQ

Tabletop Tango 3000 Subscriber Live Stream!

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jun 18

Just a reminder Carl and Eric celebrate 3000 subscribers to Tabletop Tango tonight at 8 PM Central / 9 PM Eastern. Come join in the fun! youtube.com/live/6jQlnAA... #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds

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TT 229 Savage Worlds Edges 2025 (Background Edges Part1)

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · May 22

Eric and I decided it was time to do a 2025 look at Edges for #SavageWorlds. We discussed back when the channel started years ago and wanted to revisit with our new thoughts. We started with Background Edges. #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/GMauk6YKBw8

TT 227 Steal These Rules from Deadlands for Savage Worlds (NOT Western Campaigns)

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Apr 17

This week talking about rules that you can steal from #SavageWorlds Deadlands for your non-western campaign.
#weplaysavageworlds

youtu.be/SFP-5vHJaCQ

TT 226 Top 5 Rules to Know Going from SWADE to Savage Pathfinder

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Apr 10

Eric is talking about the five changes between Savage Worlds Core (SWADE) and Savage Pathfinder. #weplaysavageworlds #savageworlds youtu.be/vD0JKkV54Yk

TT 224 Rapid Fire On Savage Worlds RPG Combat Ideas

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Mar 27

This week Tabletop Tango does a quick fire round of information and ideas for combat in #Savageworlds RPG. #weplaysavageworlds #ttrpg youtu.be/H_AfghziUiw

TT 223 Using the Adventure Deck in Savage Worlds (With Jeff Spring)

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Mar 13

Talking about Adventure Deck in #SavageWorlds with Jeff Spring who is developing his own dark urban fantasy deck. #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/rgDzFD_gx00

Sandbox vs. Narrative RPG Campaigns or We Go Thataway (Season 4; Ep 12)

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Mar 7

Just posted a new Mastering the RPG where the crew talks about sandbox vs. narrative campaigns in tabletop RPGs. #ttrpg #savageworlds #DnD www.podbean.com/eas/pb-wvvkk...

Eric, Chris, and Carl chat about the differences and challenges of running Sandbox worlds vs. a Narrative campaign in tabletop RPG games. 00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Email 08:50 - Cool Stuff Found ...

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Feb 27

Carl says to embrace exploding dice in Savage Worlds tabletop RPG. It's a great mechanic adding excitement and a little "OMG what just happened" into your game. #ttrpg #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/iaH5S_H76i0

TT 222 Exploding Dice Are So Nice in Savage Worlds tabletop RPG

TT 221 Running the New "Clashes" from Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Feb 20

Talking about the new "Clashes" rules in Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion. Great way to do objective based narratives and is an alternative to Dramatic Tasks for some scenarios. #ttrpg #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/Dq9TOTWKvDk

TT 220 My New Campaign and Sourcing the Table

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ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Feb 13

In my new Sci-Fi campaign I let the players do all the basic world building for the setting--from factions, species, to worlds. Here's how it went! youtu.be/i3MCSUZ9Aww #ttrpg #savageworlds #DnD

TT 219 Players! Lets Chat About Support and Tests in Savage Worlds

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jan 30

New episode looks at using Support and Tests in Savage Worlds RPG with a focus on players leveraging these core mechanics! #weplaysavageworlds #savageworlds #ttrpg youtu.be/3F_uybEfGMk

Sourcing the Table or What Madness Have I Wrought? (Season 4; Ep 11)

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jan 27

This week, the Mastering the RPG crew is talking all about sourcing the table for world building in your RPG. www.podbean.com/eas/pb-stbis... #ttrpg #DnD

Eric leads Chris and Carl through a discussion on creating lore and world building leveraging ideas from the players. This idea of “Sourcing the Table” can lead to player buy-in and exciting adventur...

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TT 217 Let's Build a Robot Using Savage Worlds Science Fiction Companion

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jan 16

Posted a video today talking about Mystic Powers in the Savage Worlds tabletop RPG! Are these must-have Edges...I think so. youtu.be/gWYr_h5Nc_4 #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds

ASavageWorldsGM @carlcdavis.bsky.social · Jan 9

First Post! This week on Tabletop Tango, I'm talking about using the Science Fiction companion for Savage Worlds tabletop RPG to build our own robot inspired by ED-209! #savageworlds #weplaysavageworlds youtu.be/KGBSZemJjzE