Spikepit (Colin Green)

105 Old School Essentials, Retro Adventure Game, Core Rules Preview. A look at Gavin Norman's reworked and clarified B/X core rules. Formerly the B/X Essentials line of books, Old School Essentials Retro Adventure Game (not pictured) is the new identity of this project going forward. In this episode I talk about what's in the book and express some of my thoughts and opinions. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Knave, 10x10x10, Hextalk (Previously Archived)

Ray, Larry, and RFED call in

Discussion is predominantly related to a range of RPG topics, including my recent experience of running and playing tabletop games (ICRPG) and more. Big thanks to Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Rich Fraiser (Cockatrice Nuggets) for their called in contributions. Music for the show is written and performed by Frank Clark and I use it with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit

Drive by episode, challenging the popularity of borrowed opinion (hot take), mail merged address labels for organising information, Jamie and the Magic Torch and much more, more more!!! Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Talking about my experience of running Tomb of the Serpent Kings, by Skerples, art by Scrap Princess. Be warned that this episode does contain spoilers. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

This podcast originally aired as episode 125 (April 13th 2019). Continuing the 5e discussion from Royal Ashdown Forest, with call ins from, Logan Howard, Matt Jackson, Aonghais and James Richards. Many thanks.

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How to write adventure modules that don't suck by Goodman Games. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021

178 Flaming Oil!!!!!! This "Drive by" episode is a reading of a blog article, "Lamp Oil Doesn't Burn. antiledo.blogspot.com"If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

Delving into the archives to bring you a blast from the past (036). Listen out for some ol' friends we haven't heard from in a while.

This podcast was originally released as episode 078. Continuing chat with John Large of Red Dice Diaries.

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Taking the hit Barney & Hench. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Barney (Loco Ludus) for the called in contributions. Special thanks also to Goblin's Henchman for the kind permission to share his recording.

Spring is in the air - the new generation rises. Happy Easter folks. Watch this space :-)

Five winning DM tips for Dungeons and Dragons (also applicable to other lesser games). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

This podcast originally aired as episode 082.

341 A lot to upack... Originally aired 12/11/20Grappling with the topic of replay value and mashing up ideas.

Talking about use of RPG supplements. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Karl Rodriguez the (GMologist Presents) and Goblin's Henchman.https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/289006/Session-Zero--ConsequencesStyle-Background-Builder

Spikepit reads from Steve Jackson's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook Citadel of Chaos. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast. Big thanks to Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.

This podcast originally aired as episode 120, 04 April 2019 - discussing 5th Edition DnD and my recent re-reads. Call in from Froth of Thoughteater, regarding map episodes. "Crazy Spikepit Theme" by Logan Howard. Thanks for listening.

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Mentzer vs. Moldvay - lets compare Basic Rules. Additionally topics include B/X open table and Kalmatta call ins, Jason Hobbs, Joe the Lawyer, Logan Howard and Cody Mazza. 5e Monster Card Episode Feedback, RFED and Shane Ward, Basilisk confusion cleared up by Ray Otus. This podcast episode originally aired as 087 on Jan 13 2019 this.

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What's the state of play with ol' Spikepit and our gaming hobby. The Lazy DM's Companion, Black Pudding, Fantastic Lairs, Iron Kingdoms and Google apps for DM's. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

233 What OSR isn't - With Ray Otus. Part 1 of a great chat with Ray Otus (Plundergrounds). We discuss some thoughts around the concept of OSR.

We join our heroes as they head toward the Wizards of Wine Winery (www.www.com) and things hot up. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy.(Originally published Feb 2022)

Delving back into the archives for this re-release from 2018 (037). In addition, responding to the mob rules topic, I share a helpful new call in from my buddy, John Large. The music written and performed by Frank Clark is used with his express permission.

Originally aired as episode 040. Aquarius 1, bringing Stay Frosty out of the deep freeze, classic call ins from some old friends. We also enjoy a new call in from ol' buddy Rich Fraser (Cockatrice Nuggets). Enjoy

Thinking out loud about - school gaming clubs, picking a system, Beyond the Wall, ICRPG, Dracula, Spelljammer, Plants on the BBC, original series Star Trek and Improv GMing. Call ins next episode. Thanks for listening.

Big thanks to Anthony, Spencer, Karl and BJ for these inspirational call ins. More to follow

181 Fantasy Realism. Many thanks for the called in contributions, Joe from Hindsightless, Spencer of Keep Off the Borderlands, Dave of D Percentile, Cody M of No Save for You, Jeremy of Thought Eater, Evil Jeff Minions and Musings and first time caller Goblin's Henchman. Enjoy. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

All sorts of random ramblings from the pit, including "Beyond the Wall RPG" and Shrewsbury during the Norman conquest of England, in this fireside chat episode. Big thanks to my podcasting buddies, BJ (The Arcane Alienist), Karl (The GMologist) and Joe (Hindsightless) for their called in contributions. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

Originally released 335 November 2020. Spikepit is taking time to ponder wargaming and RPG's.  Many thanks to fellow podcasters Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast)  and Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) for their called in contributions.  If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

This podcast originally aired as episode 121 (5th April 2019) - more 5e chat, including discussion of the fabled Dungeon Masters Guide. Opening with Logan Howard's "Crazy Spikepit Theme". Call ins, Rich Fraser, Ray Otus, RFED and Vance. I reflect on taking time to talk with your gamer buddies.

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A walk down memory lane, back to 2018 with Erik Tenkar.

A meandering journey, discussing rivers in RPG's. Originally released as separate episodes "Retread Remix"  draws together content from the back catalogue, which now resides in the Spikepit archives. Thanks to Jason Hobbs, Larry Hamilton, DM Dad, Tim Shorts and Rui Lorenco for their called in contributions. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Delving into ICRPG Master Edition for some rules chat. Using Hearts in ICRPG, Initiative and Turns, Hero Coins and Milestones

Originally aired 18th November 2020 as episode 342. An urban crawl down memory lane, with some personal recollections and reflection. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Reading Roll for Shoes, a Micro RPG by D.Weird

In this tribute to the Anchorite phenomena I focus on some "Faction Action" during play of Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha whilst reminiscing on the end of an Era. Awesome called in contributions from Jason Hobbs (Random Screed), Barry Robertson (A Song of Dice & Shadows), Ben Milton (Questing Beast), Frank Turfler and Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

Spikepit reads from Steve Jackson's Fighting Fantasy Gamebook "The House of Hell". If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast. Big thanks to Jason Connerley of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.

Talking RPG's cubed or "Boxology" also known as "Box Theory" depending on your sources. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist) and Barney (Loco Ludus)

Part 2 of the conversation between Frank Turfler, of Frank T's Liner Notes, and myself. Where we discuss the topic, Fantasy Adventure Game or Role Playing Game? Please be warned that unfortunately the audio on my end is poor during this interview. This podcast originally aired as episode 088, Jan 13 2019.

Part 1 can be found here on Frank's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/03cW2MrHTirrtrpicx6Cw4?si=4y18pvDuSqGXpeI8gERW3w

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Monster tiers - how to bin reams of monster stat blocks, also more Barovian adventure with Barbarian Biff.

In this remix Spikepit is letting off steam in relation to rule zero tyranny. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@pm.me Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

Spikepit training update, Splintered Kingdom, Blinded by the Light, DIY nightmares and more. Big thanks to "Pit Crew" callers Jason and Karl. Enjoy.training

Originally aired 1 August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 391. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 RPG a day 2021, may as well give it go.

We join our heroes as it's all kicked off. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Thoughts around some of the games that I have been enjoying of late.

A mash up of previously archived content combined with new call's in this episode. Big thanks to the Pit Crew and callers who support my efforts with their contributions

A BOXING UP recording........Whaaaaaaat!! The game books I'm getting rid of and my reflections. Big thanks to Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) for his call in contribution. Music was written and recorded by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

A tribute to all those folk who called in contributions... carrying Spikepit through the last 100 episodes.

I'm still riding that 'ol nostalgia wave, further exploration of Dragon Warriors, Maelstrom and more. In addition to this, Warmaster makes a comeback with Empire vs. Elves. Big thanks to my awesome callers Jason Connelly (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents). If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast Theme music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Volca Bass transitions created by C. Green

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit hits the books in a quest to resolve his inner D&D conflict through hacking rules old and new. Looking at Chapter 9 "Dungeon Master's Workshop" from WOTC's Dungeon Master's Guide.....lets take a deep dive. . Big thanks to BJ (Arcane Alienist) and Jason (Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast) for their called in contributions. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Big thanks to my Pit Crew buddies who called in, Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands), John (Red Dice Diaries), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Joe (Hindsightless).

I've got a "right one" for you this time...OMG!

This quick slice of nostalgia comes in the form of a reading - Jim Bambra's review of Starfrontiers, as featured in Imagine issue 1 April 1983. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

331 Dragon Rampant Miniatures Rules. Super flexible miniatures wargame by Osprey Games, an affordable option to GW's Warhammer Fantasy Battle. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

More IC #RPGaDAY2022 6&7 including a call from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and a mini rant about frustrating polarising generalisations. Enjoy.

Originally published as 349 December 2020. Is the long game a deep game? Great call ins from Andy Goodman (Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Grizzly Peaks Radio) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)

Jumping into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast originally released as episode 50. Pondering apects of various RPGs, including Maze Rats, Knave, PBTA, Midderlands, Dolmenwood, Operation Unfathomable, Black Hack usage die, 5E advantage and disadvantage, reaction rolls and more..,:::::::::.. Big thanks to Matt Jackson and John Large for their called in contributions.

The perfect excuse to dust off my old TJ Drenon/Logan Howard theme song, ramble through JV West's GOZR role-playing game and respond to some well timed call in's from old friends. Please enjoy.

This podcast originally aired as episode 085 (January 8th 2019) I sit with my youngest son and we checkout our new Dungeons and Dragons 5E Monster Cards, and discuss our initial impressions.  I hope that listeners enjoy this light hearted episode, a reminder of how exciting it is to get new stuff when you're a kid.

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Originally released as 353 on 08/02/2021. In this episode I pose that classic question, how do you compare to a goldfish? Also, do you enjoy bad wrong fun, jumping around the alphabet and getting tied up in your PbtA's? Also, feedback related to recent episodes from Barney (Loco Ludus), Lieren (Updates from the Middle of Nowhere), Che (Roleplay Rescue), Joe (Bigus Geekus), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

A "Drive By" podcast originally aired as episode 336 - Middle Earth in my DnD Realms? Yep, me again mashing up RPG stuff. The Adventures in Middle Earth rules for 5E seem like a great fit for my DnD home group's style of play, who doesn't want to have their cake and eat it?

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Interview with John Large of the excellent Red Dice Diaries

Closing out #RPGaDAY2022 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Jim Tripp, BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Anthony (Casting Shadows) for their generous contributions.

Big thanks to our awesome callers Joe (Hindsightless), Che (Roleplay Rescue), Barney (Loco Ludus) and representing the NZ Pitcrew it's Yvon. My podcast recommendation was "Designed for Life - In conversation with Richard Heayes" If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast.

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A stream of call ins, big thanks to Mumading, Jeff, Jason, Joe and Che.

An experimental conversation starter on the subject of smooth and snappy game mechanisms. Join in folks, I'd love to hear what you have to say.

The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.

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If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)

Originally aired 3rd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 393. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Tactics, Chess, Stratego, RPG & GM Tactics, Sun Tzu and the human being as committee.

Notes to follow

The adventure continues with some "Curse of Strahd" DnD home game action. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and "The Boy".

notes to follow

Talk of Perilous Wilds. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and newest member of the Pit Crew, BJ (the Arcane Alienist).

Originally aired 6th December 2020 as episode 345. Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue kindly called in with some great reflection on recent topics, expanding the discussion about long term campaign play, player collaboration and inspiration for adventures.  Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Edwin King. Closing theme music by the very talented TJ Drenon. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Big thanks to Pink Phantom, Aron Clark and JRR Tolkien for the inspiration.

337 DnD 5E is boring!!! Yep that’s right...that's what I was told, it must be true. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

200 A Reflection - Originally aired September 21 2019 Sharing some thoughts and feelings about the podcast.  Inspiration from fellow podcasters and future ideas.  Thanks to Aron Clark and Spencer Game for their called in contributions. Theme Music performed by TJ Drennon inspired by Logan"Swordbreaker"Howard's original "Crazy Spikepit Theme".  Remix by Colin Green using Sound effects from Freesound.org, BTalbot "Wolf Howl", InspectorJ "Thunder Very Close Rain", TunaBizz "Buzz Load and Clear".  If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Overview of Eldritch Tales - Lovecraftian White Box Role-playing by Joseph Salvador of Raven God Games. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast

Thinking about my ideas for safe zones in open table Dungeons and Dragons or other games. Talk about online DnD games, Old School Essentials, Marvel card game (Ray Otus), health (Larry Hamilton, Larry Haught) (Kalmatta), Monster card feedback (Tim Shorts) Che Webster laughs me off of the air. This podcast originally aired as episode 086, Jan 10 2019.

If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #CreativeMinds,#ttrpg,#dnd,#ttrpgpodcast,#roleplayinggame,#roleplayinggames,#dndpodcast,#dnd5e,#dnddm,#spikepitpodcast

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. (WARNING - listeners of a sensitive disposition may find all the talk of dice pool based games disturbing - owing to a complete lack of D20 roll high task resolution) Awesome called in contributions from Mirke (Mirke the Meek), Anthony aka "Gunslinger" (Casting Shadows) and the other Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

Originally published as episode 160 June 18 2019 Starting discussion about player quality. Why do I spend so much time and effort trying to improve as a GM? What changes should I make to improve my games? Contributions from Frank T, Spencer G and Lieren. Please enjoy listening. spikepitpodcast@gmail.com

A previously archived podcast episode wherein I continue my gaming discussion with John Large of the excellent Red Dice Diaries.

Originally aired 2nd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 392 If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Day 2 RPG a Day - Maps. Looking at Titan the Fighting Fantasy World, Gascoigne, Livingstone, Jackson. Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist Presents) for his called in contributions.

In this episode I happily respond to call ins from my buddy Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist Presents) and ponder our historical influences, online games, and collaborative design. Games mentioned include CoC, Warhammer Fantasy and ICRPG. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com Please consider joining my amazing supporters "the Pit Crew" at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast Theme music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Volca Bass transitions created by C. Green

Discussing dice swing in games, and how we often seem to read beyond the binary nature of pass fail rolls. Confused?...you will be...Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

Ian Livingstone's Forest of Doom, my introduction to the world of solo adventure games, and my very first Fighting Fantasy book. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Ian.

Welcome praise, welcome opportunity and welcome developments. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist)

340 Recent Topic Round Up. RPG discussion revolving around my responses to some great call ins inspired by recent topics.  Many thanks to Joe Salvador and fellow podcasters  Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Josh Beckelhimer (Forever Prepping DM) Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) John Large (Red Dice Diaries) Frank Turfler (Frank T's Liner Notes) Barney (Loco Ludus) and Goblin's Henchman for their called in contributions.  If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast 

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and BJ (the Arcane Alienist)

Come on a rambling ideas and inspiration update with ol' Spikepit as he answers call ins from buddies Rich (Cockatrice Nuggets) and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). Enjoy

Have a listen it's Sunday, surely you have a few moments to waste...my awesome callers always have something useful to say. Big thanks to the Whiskologist Variety Cast - Ivy, Jason and Karl.

In this episode...Talon by GMT, Blood Bowl, Man o' War and nostalgia up the wazoo!!! Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist Presents) and Jason (the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast). If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. 

Awesome called in contributions from Graham aka First Age (Gaming from the First Age), Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting)

The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission.

If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

NEW!! video project over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrBiIGnQtLfBfYm89BLhAFA Spikepit responds to listener feedback in this episode loosely themed around serial book abuse. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Talking Sherlock Holmes, flavour, player expectations and session zero as gaming. Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe Richter (Hindsightless) Goblin's Henchman and Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue)

Celebrating the collaborative nature of the Anchorite community; it's hard for me to listen to now, but we jump into the way back machine for this 2018 podcast. Originally aired as a follow up to episode 011 "Why play DnD and other role playing games?", 012 is the listener response "Why we play Dungeons and Dragons", with great contributions from Larry Hamilton and Darren Green.

Also, Matt Jackson calls in with his further thoughts about Old School DnD infravision.

If you have any  comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/spikepit⁠  #spikepitpodcast

If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit  #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman.

In this concluding installment, we join our intrepid adventurers as they stand outside the undertakers answering questions from a diligent member of the town watch. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED,the Young Fella and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Originally published 11th Jan 2022. Theme music, written and performed by Frank Clark, is used with his express permission.

Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) for his encouragement, aslo DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)