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EFP

By Erik Frankhouse

Erik Frankhouse Presents. A show about freelancing and the tabletop industry. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
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EFPDec 19, 2017

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EP 55 Interview with AlphaDean
Jan 29, 202101:48:54
EP 54 Dogpiling
Jan 08, 202118:50
EP 53 Best of 2020
Dec 24, 202019:58
EP 52 Cyberpunk
Dec 10, 202029:32
Beadle & Grimm's Thanksgiving interview!

Beadle & Grimm's Thanksgiving interview!

Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope you enjoy this long-form episode and remember to call in with your questions or stories, and I'll put you on the show using the MESSAGE button at https://anchor.fm/efp or through the Anchor app!

TOPICS
This week, there are no topics, just a dive into our new sponsor, Beadle & Grimm's Complete Character Chronicles for Pathfinder 2e. This is something I have wanted since I was a kid. One book to rule them all... Well, as a player. These amazing 150-200 page journals have the entire class rules at your fingertips—link to the Kickstarter below.
KICKSTARTER

HELP SUPPORT
During November, we are working with Cry or Die to help support the Human Rights Organization. Purchase a patch and use the code ETHAUNTIA. They have all the pride flags you could want to be designed as skull patches!  CRY OR DIE CODE: ETHAUNTIA to help track!

As always, please share with your friends and check out our other content below. Our Twitch live shows are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 7:30 PM CST with a  pre-show at 7:10.  Friday is the Merrifield Townhall at 5:30 PM CST, so come help build the city up for the next live stream!

GIVE AWAY
Our next live show will be doing a giveaway of Beadle & Grimm's Complete Character Chronicles for Pathfinder 2e. Your choice on which you would like. You can also get extra entries into the drawing using our streamloot cards. The cards can help the PCs during liv shows and build up the city they live in, Merrifield.

So join us on DEC 1st, 7:30 PM CST, for the live show on TWITCH. Preshow at 7:10 PM CST.

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Nov 26, 202001:54:03
EP 51 Underwater Adventure
Nov 19, 202025:20
EP 50 Be a Better Player 102
Nov 12, 202022:20
EP 49 Depth of Items
Nov 05, 202018:07
EP 48 Marking your Books
Oct 28, 202017:50
EP 47 Pass the Camera
Oct 22, 202021:09
EP 46 Covid Gaming
Oct 15, 202018:33
EP 45 Lore at the Table

EP 45 Lore at the Table

After running a demi-god game the last 4 months I’ve realized how important Lore is and how much work creating it doesn’t have to be. Watch.Listen.Learn
Feb 12, 202024:45
January 29, 2020

January 29, 2020

Jan 29, 202000:57
EP 44 Saying No

EP 44 Saying No

Saying No is a tool in the tabletop hobby, but are you abusing its power? In this episode I'll break down its uses along with the transparent set up.
Jan 29, 202022:01
EP 43 What is a Living Community

EP 43 What is a Living Community

Today I get a little personal on my time being a part of and running living communities. It’s a reflective and informative episode as I go through my thoughts on it.
Jan 15, 202030:33
EP 42 Be a Better Player 101

EP 42 Be a Better Player 101

Time to dive into how to be a better Player 101. Topics: Basics, Realization, Actualizing, Tips from Players, GM Player Tips. Closing. Happy New year!
Jan 01, 202032:09
EP 41 The Change Up

EP 41 The Change Up

Does your tabletop game feel stale? Well, this episode is for you. The Change Up goes over tips and tricks on how to liven up your game. So, get something to write with and let’s dive in.
Dec 09, 201924:28
EP 40 Monsters

EP 40 Monsters

It’s time to talk about my favorite thing in gaming, MONSTERS!
Nov 25, 201917:04
EP 39 How to GM pt 2

EP 39 How to GM pt 2

This is a continuation from EP 30 How to GM. I wanted to give a bit of time and dive a little deeper into my process In hopes it can help you.
May 31, 201927:20
EP 38 Ship Combat

EP 38 Ship Combat

With the Grimmerspace Kickstarter funded I wanted to dig into ship combat. The topics range from talking to your players to cinematic combat. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.
May 24, 201930:58
EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for?

EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for?

Flipboard • EP 37 Lichdom. What is it good for? • West • Why be a Lich • Plataxian • Bumper • The How • The Phylactery • Battlegrounds & Lairs • Static City Drumline • MmmM • Static City Drumline • Thanks and Demon Dayz • Story Hooks • Gosling • Closing
May 01, 201929:06
Episode 36 Running Duos

Episode 36 Running Duos

In episode 36 I talk about running a two player game and how to do it. Full of tips and tricks to add to your 5e game or to any game you may be running. Watch. Listen. Learn.

Apr 18, 201936:08
EP 35 GaryCon XI Post

EP 35 GaryCon XI Post

Recorded this early early Sunday morning during GaryCon XI. My voice is a bit trashed but I wanted to get my thoughts out while they are fresh. Watch. Listen. Learn. Be a better gamer.

Mar 14, 201929:19
Ep 34 Backgrounds

Ep 34 Backgrounds

Today I want to talk about Backgrounds from both sides of the screen. I have a few tips and a lot of forgotten backgrounds over my years, so let’s talk about how to make them work for your games.
Feb 20, 201924:40
Ep 33 Deep dive interview with iron GM competitor David Benevides about running comic books RPGs.

Ep 33 Deep dive interview with iron GM competitor David Benevides about running comic books RPGs.

Comic book tabletop RPGs is the hardest thing for me to run as a GM. With that said I brought in a friend and Iron GM competitor, David Benevides to dig deep on how to make comic book games better. Watch. Listen. Learn.
Jan 25, 201901:40:21
EP 32 Negotiation in RPGs

EP 32 Negotiation in RPGs

Welcome back to episode 32 where I dive into running negotiations in tabletop RPGs. Watch. Listen. Learn.
Dec 10, 201833:17
Ep 31 Playing Old Games

Ep 31 Playing Old Games

Today is all about playing old games. I had a blast diving back into Cyberpunk with two of my best friends. I urge you to try the same thing. Watch. Listen. Learn.
Sep 09, 201819:33
Ep 30 Learning to GM

Ep 30 Learning to GM

Today we dive into leaning to GM and finding a Group. Watch.Listen.Learn
Jul 24, 201824:29
Ep 29 Interview with Iron GM Necessary Evil

Ep 29 Interview with Iron GM Necessary Evil

I’m extremely honored to have the 3 time Iron GM winner, Necessary Evil on for a deep dive interview. I do apologize in advance fro anything he says that may offend you.
Jul 05, 201814:11
Ep 28 Rewarding Character Development

Ep 28 Rewarding Character Development

In today’s episode is all about rewarding players for character development and the systems I love that already do it. Remember, Watch. Listen. Learn.
Jun 15, 201819:59
Ep 27 Setting the Tone

Ep 27 Setting the Tone

Let’s talk about how to set the tone for your game. Each setting deserves some study to make sure you are doing it justice. Thanks to Drew for the Bumper and remember, Watch. Listen. Learn.
Jun 10, 201818:34
Ep 26 Magic is Everything

Ep 26 Magic is Everything

In today's episode I go over how magic in games is an important piece to a setting. I go over how to ground it into your experience and some of my ideas on free form magic. Remember to call in through the Anchor app and thank you again for listening. Watch. Listen. Learn.
May 19, 201822:24
Ep 25 Breaking Point

Ep 25 Breaking Point

Today I want to talk about when is the right time to change to a new game. We will dive into the ways I handle it and how I bring it to the table. Watch.Listen.Learn
May 15, 201818:49
Ep 24 player Commitment

Ep 24 player Commitment

Let’s talk about what you can do as a Player to make a better PC in episode 24 of EFP. Watch. Listen. Learn.
May 05, 201815:44
Ep 23 It's a Trap!

Ep 23 It's a Trap!

Today we talk traps on both sides of the gaming table. We touch on why the exist. How to use them. Abusing their power and how PCs can use the rules to their advantage. Remember to Watch. Listen. Learn.
Apr 28, 201812:52
Ep 22 Stealth in Games

Ep 22 Stealth in Games

It’s time to dig into the ugly skill in the room, STEALTH. Maybe even find a solution! Watch. Listen. Learn.
Apr 13, 201829:49
Ep 21 Designing a Setting

Ep 21 Designing a Setting

Today I want to talk about designing your own setting and what my process is. Hopefully this will help at least one listener during the creative struggle. Watch. Listen. Learn.
Mar 29, 201825:46
Ep 20 Character Development

Ep 20 Character Development

Today I want to talk about how to create a deeper character. To design something that isn’t just numbers on a sheet. Watch. Listen. Learn
Mar 22, 201823:45
EP 18 Narrative

EP 18 Narrative

In this episode we go over Narrative in gaming on both the GMs and Players side of the Screen. This is followed up with an announcement I have been waiting for. Go roll some dice and remember to Watch. Listen. Learn.
Mar 15, 201822:12
Ep 18 GaryCon X Pathfinder 2.0

Ep 18 GaryCon X Pathfinder 2.0

My voice is shot, and this is recorded in the car but I wanted to get these thoughts out before they fade. Let’s talk about GaryConX and Pathfinder 2.0.
Mar 12, 201819:39
Ep 17 Playing with New Players

Ep 17 Playing with New Players

Today we talk about how we should approach a table with new players or GMs. Remember to drink, roll some dice and share.
Mar 03, 201817:15
Ep 16 Pacing

Ep 16 Pacing

This is an episode about pacing your tabletop RPGs and storytelling. I hope you enjoy. Remember to call in using the anchor app and follow my patreon for more of my work.
Feb 22, 201826:24
Phylactery Session 5 Postcast

Phylactery Session 5 Postcast

Phylactery Session 5 Postcast \u2022 Aftermath \u2022 Research \u2022 Closing
Feb 19, 201815:38
Phylactery Session 5 Precast

Phylactery Session 5 Precast

Phylactery Session 5 Precast \u2022 Precast thoughts \u2022 Upping magic!
Feb 19, 201808:13
Ep 15 Combat

Ep 15 Combat

Ep 15 Combat \u2022 Basics \u2022 New Idea \u2022 Description \u2022 Damage \u2022 Blackmoor Society \u2022 Death Blow
Feb 16, 201818:34
Phylactery Session 4 Postcast

Phylactery Session 4 Postcast

Phylactery Session 4 Postcast \u2022 Part 2 \u2022 Part 3
Feb 13, 201814:44
Phylactery Session 4 Precast

Phylactery Session 4 Precast

Phylactery Session 4 Precast \u2022 Prescast 2
Feb 13, 201808:55
Ep 14 Organizations

Ep 14 Organizations

Ep 14 Organizations \u2022 Organizations \u2022 Development \u2022 PC Side \u2022 Joining \u2022 Kickstarter Strongholds & Streaming
Feb 09, 201818:04
Ep 13 All about Story

Ep 13 All about Story

Ep 13 Story \u2022 Opening \u2022 Why Mechanics \u2022 Like a Movie \u2022 Blackmoor Society \u2022 Narrative World Building \u2022 Out of the Box \u2022 This Week
Feb 01, 201822:51
Phylactery Session 3 Postcast

Phylactery Session 3 Postcast

Phylactery Session 3 Postcast \u2022 Overview \u2022 Escaping \u2022 Closing
Jan 29, 201814:37