PtW Season 2 Ep8: Hobo with a Shotgun

In this episode of Podcast: The Wrecking the crew talks about the murder hobo phenomenon in gaming, and how to deal with it.

Why do players resort to violence so often in RPGs?
What is a stereotypical murder hobo?
Is that style of play “bad”?
What kinds of games cater to that style of play?
What are some tips on running a good murder hobo game?
Assuming you don’t want to run that kind of game how can you encourage your players to change their gaming habits?

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Hosts: Dave, Josh and Adam

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