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
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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
Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! Last week we discussed some of the adventures that are out there for you to run. This week our intrepid GMs review some of the tools that can help you prepare to run your adventure. We discuss maps from <insert name>, Dungeon Draft, and note apps. We also shout out some other creators and their podcast videos. Whether you are looking for quick ideas, creative tools, or in depth guides we got you covered.
What tools do you find helpful to prep? Let us know in the comments!
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Welcome back to Complicated Opportunities! We interrupt your regularly numbered episodes to bring this breaking episode! We are back from Nexus! Irving and Kyle both got to run games for Brotherwise! We break down our time running the game, Kyle running the Epic Stormlight game, and meeting most of the Shard of Opportunity (and each other) in person! Games, food, and stories abound. Join us as we discuss….Dragonsteel Nexus 2025!
Did you get one of our awesome business cards? Let us know in the comments!
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Last week we discussed running your campaigns and starting at higher levels. This week, we are getting into some of the published content! Kyle and Irving gave themselves homework and built characters with the Level 0 First Step! We also have a high level discussion about the Level 1 Bridge 9 Adventure. Finally, we discuss the Stormlight World Guide. Let’s learn about everything from the history of Roshar to the modern day.
Which adversary stat block is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Last week we covered the Plot Die and how to get started running the game. This week we are discussing Mass Warfare! (honestly not much on it), campaigns, and starting at higher levels. Who doesn’t want to start the game with Shardplate? Join us as your intrepid GMs walk you through campaign ideas, canon, and leveling up. Do you want to play during the desolations? Or how about the Hierocracy? Maybe the False Desolation? What crazy ideas do you have for your campaigns? Let us know in the comments.
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GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving
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Socials managed by: Krishna
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Now that we’ve covered the player focused chapters, let’s dive into actually running the game. We know you’re all here to hear Irving talk quite passionately about his opinions on the Plot Die, but we’ll also help you familiarize yourself on when to use it, how to run the game in general, and how to build meaningful encounters. Make sure to take some notes as we finally get into what it’s like to GM the Cosmere RPG.
We want to hear all about how you have incorporated Complications and Opportunities into your game in the comments!
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GMs: Kyle ( @dorksider ) & Irving
Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton
Socials managed by: Krishna
#cosmere #cosmererpg #shardofopportunity #brandonsanderson #ttrpg #brotherwise #podcast #rpg #tabletopgames #tabletop #tabletoprpg #rpggames
Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Fast or slow turn? Join us this week as we discuss the major scene types of the Cosmere RPG. We break down the initiative system (Spoiler, Kyle loves it!) and the mechanics of Combat, Conversations, & Endeavors. Whether it is planning an assassination mission, talking down an enemy, or taking a fast turn and busting some skulls we give you an overview of each scene type this week!
Tell us about an awesome way you have incorporated these scene types into your games.
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GMs: Kyle (@dorksider) & Irving
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! This week we return to discuss items, goals, and rewards! Whether it is swearing an ideal, hunting down your arch enemy, facing your deepest fears, or challenging someone to a duel, we discuss how accomplishing your goals can get you cool stuff! Join us as we discuss everything from money to Ideals, working for some awesome NPCS and even SHARDBLADES!
Let us know your favorite reward for completing a goal in the comments!
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GMs: Kyle (@dorksider) & Irving
Logo and Art By: Nikki Ashton
Socials managed by: Krishna
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Last week you picked your Radiant Order…now let’s talk about the Surges you gain access to when swearing your ideals. Whether it is transporting across the battlefield, setting fire to air itself, or taking to the sky, let’s discuss how the magic system of Stormlight looks in the Cosmere RPG.
Tell us your favorite surge in the comments!
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GMs: Kyle (@dorksider) & Irving
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! Life Before Death, Strength Before Weakness, Journey Before Destination, let’s swear the First Ideal! This week, we will be discussing Radiant Orders. Join us as we review and discuss the Radiant Paths available for each player and their characters. We break down how each path is unique and some of the talents exclusive to the different Radiant Spren Bonds.
If you are unsure of what your Radiant Order would be, go to https://www.brandonsanderson.com/pages/official-knights-radiant-order-quiz and find out for yourself! Stoneward/Elecaller (Elseward? Stonecaller?) Kyle and Windrunner Irving would love to hear in the comments what order you identify with!
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GMs: Kyle (@dorksider) & Irving
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Welcome back to another episode of Complicated Opportunities! This week, we will be tackling Heroic Paths. Join us as we review and discuss the Heroic Paths available for each player and their characters. We break down how each path is unique and some of the key talents. So bring up Demiplane, crack open your handbook, and let’s decide what character you will be!
Let us know in the comments which Path you chose for your character, or which one you want to try next!
Thanks for listening!
Join us this week as we review some tips for running your Session 0 & start reviewing the Stormlight Handbook. We cover character creation and stats.
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GMs: Kyle (@dorksider) & Irving
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Welcome back! This week we will be tackling what is the Cosmere RPG. Join us as we cover the basics of the RPG and how it differs from other systems. We discuss what it is, where to buy it, and some of our favorite parts about the RPG.
P.S. Please forgive Kyle’s audio dropping at the end of some of the sentences/words. We think we have it fixed going forward.
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
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