A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.comCheck out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

In this episode of Inside the GM Studio, Matt and David dive headfirst into "why tabletop RPGs need more mechanics, not fewer".

Are rules really the enemy of good storytelling? Or are they the unsung heroes that give weight to your decisions, tension to your rolls, and depth to your characters? From the illusion of "rules-light freedom" to the power of numbers in shaping narrative stakes, the hosts explore how mechanics don't just support a TTRPG—they define its drama.

Whether you’re a rules-lawyer, a narrative purist, or somewhere in between, this episode challenges the idea that less crunch equals more fun. Spoiler: it doesn’t.

Tune in to hear how well-crafted systems can empower players, sharpen storytelling, and turn every encounter into a meaningful, memorable moment.

🎲 Mechanics aren’t the villain—they’re the framework of fantasy.

If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.comCheck out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message

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A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.comCheck out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

On this weeks episode... In the News, World of Darkness returns and Daggerheart goes Grim Dark in "Age of Umbra", and David goes in depth about characters inner demons and why we use them in our stories.

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On this weeks episode... The boys give their 2 cents on how to play Vampires in "Vampire the Masquerade" and how they function in the real world.

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On this weeks episode... The boys give there thoughts on how important is the "Recap"?

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A series where the boys take on questions from the internet no matter how dumb they may be.If you have any questions or comments for the boys, send them to insidethegmstudio@gmail.comCheck out our live streams on twitch.tv/insidethegmstudio or search for InsidetheGMstudio. We stream on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ESTPlease leave us a voice message https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insidethegmstudio/message

A long time ago in a galaxy far far away, the bois ranted on about running a Star Wars campaign that some of you might be interested in.

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