{"podcast":{"title":"Complicated Opportunities:  A Cosmere RPG Podcast","slug":"complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900","podcast_index_feed_id":7520900,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/complicatedopportunities/feed.xml","website_url":"https://complicatedopportunities.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21333358/Complicated_Opportunities_Logo7r1ii.jpg","author":"dorksider04","episode_count":42,"summary":"Step into the Cosmere like never before. This podcast explores the Cosmere Roleplaying Game from a GMs Perspective—bringing Brandon Sanderson’s worlds to your tabletop. From character creation and Radiants to unique mechanics like the Plot Die, initiative, and endeavors, we break down the rules, share GM strategies, and offer campaign prompts to spark your imagination. Whether you’re a veteran storyteller or brand new to the system, you’ll find tips, deep dives, reviews, and discussions designed to help both GMs and players tell unforgettable stories in the Cosmere","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T00:19:40.603680+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 38 Encounter Design","slug":"episode-38-encounter-design","published_at":"2026-07-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900/episode-38-encounter-design","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900","url":"https://complicatedopportunities.podbean.com/e/episode-38-encounter-design/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jkwhwvd7wenbnygx/Encounter_Designb5y4m.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Join us as Irving helps Kyle learn how to read a chart (j/k…kinda). We review how to build encounters and maybe prevent (or encourage a TPK). Join us as we use the handbook to discuss different ways to challenge your party and keep it interesting. Follow us on Instagram @complicatedopportunites Listen to our podcasts on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complicated-opportunities/id184343689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O8WAJzWbH3GyC8wDlkdzs Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-38agw-145856e Join the Shard of Opportunity on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ShardofOpportunity GMs: Kyle ( ⁨@dorksider⁩ ) & Irving Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton Socials managed by: Irving #cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames","meta_description":"Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Join us as Irving helps Kyle learn how to read a chart (j/k…kinda). We review how to build e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3228,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900/episodes/episode-38-encounter-design/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/complicated-opportunities-a-cosmere-rpg-podcast-7520900/episode-38-encounter-design.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}