As promised in Episode 120, we\u2019re tackling \u201cbattered group syndrome\u201d in this episode and the next! Yes, it\u2019s a two-parter, because we had so much to say on this topic we couldn\u2019t keep the conversation short enough for a single episode. We lead off with two quick plugs: One for Grant\u2019s appearance on the Gameable Saturday Morning Podcast to talk about\xa0Exo Squad\xa0(Part 1,\xa0Part 2, and the horror of a\xa0Gameable AU involving Palladium\u2019s\xa0Ninjas & Superspies); and one for\xa0Min/Max Podcast, another excellent show by Christians about gaming and theology. We then quickly answer a question from\xa0Patreon backer\xa0Kevin about our favorite polyhedral dice (results: 2d12+1d8, mean: 17.5.) After our Scripture readings, it\u2019s time to tackle this topic head-on!\nIn this second half, we wrap up our discussion of how to handle damaged gaming groups, such as giving players agency over negative consequences to their characters or going to conventions (hereafter forever known as "gaming speed dating sessions") to learn from other GMs. We also have more Funcilitator jokes, so\u2014enjoy!\nFull credit to\xa0Fear the Boot\xa0for, we believe, coining the phrase \u201cbattered group syndrome\u201d and\xa0discussing this themselves in FTB 440.\nScripture:\xa0Psalm 51:10-13,\xa0Proverbs 25:18-20,\xa0Romans 12:17-21