<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/taraxicon/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Taraxicon]]></title><podcast:guid>eebe5864-3f22-5b4d-b1ab-5e5e530c8075</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:18 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Taraxicon Podcast]]></copyright><managingEditor>Taraxicon Podcast</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taraxicon is a podcast designed to help anyone on their journey of becoming better players and dungeon masters. 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We discuss ways to create engaging and deep characters to play as. We also give tips on how to work with your DM to make your character a part of the world you and your friends play in. We also tease a TTRPG system that we call the CRYO system! Our hopes for the system is freedom of creativity and a loose guideline for a system that can be played in any setting!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we explore many ideas such as green chocolate milk and more importantly character creation! We discuss ways to create engaging and deep characters to play as. We also give tips on how to work with your DM to make your character a part of the world you and your friends play in. We also tease a TTRPG system that we call the CRYO system! Our hopes for the system is freedom of creativity and a loose guideline for a system that can be played in any setting!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://taraxicon.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6b36c06d-0889-4e44-addf-60ec7a9c7c52</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/598e0d2d-386f-4b51-b865-3ba11a0fecfb/ZBaOswFu4OEBm_tkQxlGxv5P.png"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taraxicon Podcast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2bc5ce0a-03fd-459a-b786-c47322c44f28/Ep-9-Final.mp3" length="142245298" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Taraxicon Podcast</itunes:author></item><item><title>Party Time!</title><itunes:title>Party Time!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Taraxicon podcast we discuss everything party-related. 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Please reach out to us with any comments, questions, concerns, or if you just want to share how we may have helped increase the fun you experience at your table at taraxicon@gmail.com</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://taraxicon.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bf7b8b66-a633-4937-a683-3aba32caafc4</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/598e0d2d-386f-4b51-b865-3ba11a0fecfb/ZBaOswFu4OEBm_tkQxlGxv5P.png"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taraxicon Podcast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/51bc7a55-4df4-4c16-88ad-9bcace98f2c6/Ep7-Compelling-Quests-Final.mp3" length="142521079" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Taraxicon Podcast</itunes:author></item><item><title>Setting-Up Setting</title><itunes:title>Setting-Up Setting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode we explore settings and what makes a setting "good" and immersive. We also explore worldbuilding with an example of our own homebrewed setting called Ahkell! There are lots of tips and tools for worldbuilding included in this episode if you want to make your own setting for you and your friends! </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode we explore settings and what makes a setting "good" and immersive. We also explore worldbuilding with an example of our own homebrewed setting called Ahkell! There are lots of tips and tools for worldbuilding included in this episode if you want to make your own setting for you and your friends! </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://taraxicon.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eec5b212-121a-4d71-90dd-aae0d5f9ac97</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/598e0d2d-386f-4b51-b865-3ba11a0fecfb/ZBaOswFu4OEBm_tkQxlGxv5P.png"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taraxicon Podcast]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3e08a1e2-ad5a-44ed-959d-5fe3f1e6785e/Ep-6-Final.mp3" length="196835698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:22:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode><podcast:season>1</podcast:season><itunes:author>Taraxicon Podcast</itunes:author></item><item><title>Session Zero</title><itunes:title>Session Zero</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is about session zero and why it is important to your ttrpg experience! 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