Tavern Chat (erik tenkar)
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| 18 Sep 2019 | E487 - Why Do I Enjoy Swords & Wizardry So Much? | 00:10:42 | |
I see Swords & Wizardry as the OSR's Rosetta Stone, as it allows all OSR adventures to work with it without many issues, and visa versa. Also, Shire Con this Saturday! Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 28 Jun 2019 | E406 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Ben Barsh (Pacesetter Games) | 01:18:36 | |
In today's episode I sit down with Ben Barsh of Pacesetter Games, perhaps best known for the Best Hair in the OSR ;) We talk all things gaming, gaming conventions, gaming Kickstarters & more! Reaping at River's End for 5e and S&W RPG! Kickstarter Support the Tavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 14 Jun 2019 | E392 - Zak S Sues Mandy for Defamation in Ottowa - I Read Zak's Statement | 00:14:49 | |
Quite simply, I read Zak S' statement regarding his defamation lawsuit against Mandy in Ottowa. I do make some commentary and express some opinions. https://officialzsannouncements.blogspot.com/2019/06/im-suing.html | |||
| 22 May 2018 | Episode #4 - James Shields stops on by | 00:21:30 | |
Tavern Chat has its first guest - James Shields. James was the art director for White Star and has a new stock art Kickstarter with a nice twist.
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| 07 Jan 2019 | E235 - Thoughts on The Man in the High Castle | 00:11:11 | |
Some quick (and incomplete) thoughts on the Amazon Prime series Man in the High Castle. Last night's stomach bug may have enlightened me - or maybe that was just the fever and sweats ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 04 Apr 2019 | E322 - Revisionist History Updates by Gail Gygax | 00:16:55 | |
Gail returns with a dream and tells us that Gary is visiting her and helping her write an adventure. Interesting times. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 05 Jan 2021 | As Per the 1e DMG, ONLY Official 3rd Party Resources Should be Used | 00:11:48 | |
Yep, Gary was pretty firm that only Official 3rd party materials should be used with AD&D. Ah, sweet, sweet licensing fees... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 02 Jan 2019 | E230 - Potential Pub Con Talk before getting Stealth Bombed by My Cat | 00:11:28 | |
Happy New Year! The first week of 2019 will include more Designers & Makers interviews, hanging with JoeTheLawyer to scout out a potential Pub Con location and apparently also included my cat Ashley pooping a big one as I look to wrap up the episode. I hope that a good sign for the rest of the year ;P --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | E916 - Wine, Avarice and Feral Cats | 00:11:21 | |
I'm two LARGE glasses of wine into tonight, just completed the weekly Tavern Chat hangout on The Tavern's Discord Server, looking forward to Ambition & Avarice 2e and David Baity has a Feral Cat Raffle/Fundraiser. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | E577 - Gary Con's Grand Geneva Resort Overbooked Back in March - Notifications Going Out Now | 00:11:45 | |
How does it take 8 months to realize you overbooked your hotel? Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 21 Apr 2020 | E701 - Kickstarter Sees 35% Drop in Projects, Layoffs on the Horizon | 00:08:26 | |
Kickstarter is suffering from the pandemic. Business is hurting. Layoffs looming. https://gameworldobserver.com/2020/04/21/layoffs-imminent-kickstarter-projects-drop-35-percen/ enkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 17 Apr 2021 | Dungeons, Dragons & Discourse | 01:31:00 | |
Glen & Tenkar talk about improvisational adventure techniques one can use in their game sessions. How to improv on the fly ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 11 May 2021 | Ken Whitman is Looking for Actors for a Fantasy TV Pilot - Wasn't There a Kickstarter for This? | 00:10:20 | |
Ken Whitman is looking for folks to audition for roles in his upcoming Fantasy Series Pilot. Non-union actors only. 100 bucks a day. This is the BIG TIME! :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 14 Jun 2020 | E740 - Grab. The 5e Humble Bundle & Origins cancels for October | 00:09:08 | |
There is a 5e bundle on humble bundle https://www.humblebundle.com/books/5th-edition-dungeons-mazes-barrows-books?partner=tenkar this is an affiliate link
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| 19 Feb 2021 | TotalCon Special Edition Talking Crit with special guest Christopher Clark - Inner City Games | 01:47:05 | |
Continuing with the special editions of Talking Crit in support of Total Con, Bad Mike & Tenkar are joined by Chris Clark of Inner City Games --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 08 Oct 2018 | E145 - Level Draining - Is It the Result of an Overwrought & Drunk DM or Something More Sinister? | 00:12:02 | |
Level Drain - never liked it, never will. In today's episode, I discuss some alternatives to the classic level drain threat.
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| 16 Aug 2019 | E455 - Update on Roll20 Data Breach | 00:11:04 | |
I received an email yesterday updating the Roll20 data breach. Time to discuss. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 29 May 2019 | E377 - Thoughts on Gaming Collection Inheritance (Prepare Now) | 00:10:38 | |
Bad Mike (NTRPG Con) talked with me about Mike Cary (con regular) passing unexpectedly and the burden now on his mother to dispose of his collection properly. Follow up with Bad Mike at a later date. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 24 Jun 2018 | Episode #39 - OD&D: Stop! Don't Let the Players Roll D' Dice | 00:12:34 | |
Tip of the hat to The Tavern's Discord Community for inadvertently giving me today's topic of discussion. Player's don't even roll their characters in OD&D - the DM does.
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| 21 Jan 2019 | E249 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Robert/Sizzoul (Strange Gods Podcast) | 00:34:52 | |
In the latest of the Designer's & Makers series of interviews / fireside chat, I talk with Robert/Sizzoul of the Strange Gods Podcast and we learn more about the upcoming Blight/Swords & Wizardry podcast they have in the hopper ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 09 Oct 2018 | E146 - Google to Shut Down G+ After Exposing User Info - OSR Migration has Started to MeWe | 00:15:43 | |
What do you do if you expose the user info of half a million of your users? Shut down the service, that's what. Google has given G+ users a 10-month warning that its social media platform is going the way of the dodo. Most migration in the OSR Community appears to be heading towards MeWe. https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2018/10/google-plus-to-come-to-end-august-2019.html https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2018/10/the-mass-migration-of-osr-from-google.html
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| 15 May 2021 | Talking Crit with Special Guest Ben Burns | 02:03:21 | |
Bad Mike & Tenkar are joined by Ben Burns, winner of the NTRPG Con Three Castles Award and currently kickstarting Corsairs of Cthulhu - A Call of Cthulhu® Campaign Book --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 13 Sep 2020 | E828 - Back in the GM Saddle for the Frog God Gaming Weekend | 00:28:37 | |
I ran my first RPG session since TotalCon in February this afternoon and it felt good :)
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| 21 Dec 2019 | E581 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Courtney Campbell (Hack & Slash) | 00:38:31 | |
As usual, Courtney was an excellent partner for a Fireside Chat. Check out Courtney's latest release On Downtime and Demesnes on DriveThruRPG (yes, its an affiliate link). Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | E912 - Not So Secret Ways to Building a Successful Podcast | 00:23:58 | |
There are some common sense methods for building a successful podcast. These are by no means all of them, just a handful that worked for me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 04 Dec 2019 | E564 - On Licensing Older Gaming Properties for Modern Eyes | 00:09:32 | |
Many of us look back with rose-colored glasses on the gaming materials released by publishers like Judges Guild back in the mid / later 70s and early 80s, but making such titles palatable to a modern gaming sensibility requires work - and money. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | E425 - Some Strange Thoughts & Some ENWorld Observations | 00:12:58 | |
DM Mike cals in with some thoughts on Stranger Things and I make some observations on ENWorld and its sudden lack of advertising. Support the Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | E802 - When is “All Cops Are Bastards” a Valid Part of a Product Description at OneBookshelf? | 00:08:04 | |
Today’s Deal of the Day is an otherwise forgettable release that snuck in the line “All Cops Are Bastards” at the end of the product description.
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| 28 Nov 2021 | Arduin - On Dungeons, Caverns, and Other Holes in the Ground | 00:13:29 | |
Aruin Volume IV, The Lost Grimoire, has a number of essays from Dave Hargrave. Today, I'm looking at Dave Hargrave's article on Dungeon Ecology and how it applies today. https://empcho.com/specials/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 27 Jan 2019 | E255 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Melkor (Strange Gods Podcast) | 00:58:25 | |
On today's episode I hang out with Melkor of the Strange Gods Podcast (and the fairly soon to be released Swords & Wizardry powered and Blight setting podcast) We talk old school, new school, OSR, Pathfinder ! & 2, 5e and more. Houserules and on the fly conversions. We forgot to bring the beer :( --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 18 Nov 2018 | E186 - TARGA - Its History, Its Death and an Inside View - Are We Doomed to Repeat? | 00:25:21 | |
I apologize in advance for the extra-long episode. As I was putting the pieces of the episode together, I discovered a post on our very own TenkarsTavern.com from 2014 that shed further light on the battle for the soul of TARGA, from the one that fought said battle. Additional material is at the end of the episode. It was too relevant to not include. I touch upon the current OSR logo drama too.
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| 20 Nov 2019 | E550 - Over 450k Accounts of Magic the Gathering Exposed by WotC | 00:11:02 | |
Ah, you have to love it when companies aren't hacked, just amazingly careless. Such is the case with WotC. https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/16/magic-the-gathering-wizards-data-exposure/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 17 Jan 2021 | Dungeons , Dragons & Discourse - Can Two Old Grogs Ever Be Right? | 01:13:12 | |
Join Old Man Grognard (Glen Halstrom) and Tenkar as they talk old school gaming, Dungeons & Dragons, the OSR, and more.
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| 21 Nov 2018 | E189 - Dreams, Crossovers and the Sunsetting of the RPGNow Storefront | 00:12:40 | |
Its a news episode of sorts. I discuss a future crossover episode that will be recorded with JoeTheLawyer and others, the return of the Dreams of Mythic Fantasy blog and the soon to be closing of the RPGNow Storefront.
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| 05 Jan 2019 | E233 - Designers & Makers - I Sit Down with Ian McGarty of Silver Bulette Publishing | 00:45:14 | |
Today we have the next installment in the Designers & Makers series of interviews. I am actually loath to call them interviews at this point, as they have turned more into friendly chats than scripted interviews. This time I sit down with Ia McGarty of Silver Bulette Publishing. You can find their releases here - https://www.rpgnow.com/browse/pub/11366/Silver-Bulette?affiliate_id=1446 And yes, that is an affiliate link. When you use our affiliate links, your purchases help support The Tavern. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 29 Dec 2020 | 933 - AD&D 1e - Who Really Used the 3rd Level Flame Arrow Spell? | 00:12:31 | |
Recorded from my iPad, as my cat stole my laptop...
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| 30 Nov 2021 | The First Fantasy Campaign - The Original Blackmoor Magic System | 00:09:56 | |
Today I take a peek at The First Fantasy Campaign, in particular, the Original Blackmoor Magic System. There is much hinted at, yet little is detailed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 26 Mar 2021 | D&D Editions, Owlbear Rodeo, & Voicemails | 00:19:28 | |
I take a brief look at D&D editions in response to Randy from Biggus Geekus leaving a voicemail and touch on Owlbear Rodeo in response to a voicemail from Tim. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 28 Aug 2018 | Episode 104 - Kickstarter Roundup for August 28, 2018 | 00:16:59 | |
Time to dig into some Kickstarters! Dungeons of Doom V: Law Vs Chaos, Modular Dungeon Rooms, TROIKA! RPG: Numinous Edition, Create Your Own Fantasy RPG Adventure - RPG Resources Books, and a shout out to The LotR Humble Bundle - tenkars-tavern.games/LotR-RPG-Bundle
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| 23 Oct 2020 | E868 - How to Fix the Anchor Bug re: Adding Favorite Podcast, How to Join The Tavern's Mailing List & No Bards :( | 00:11:44 | |
There is a bug with the Anchor app where many podcasts cannot be found via the search function. If you can't find via search, adding that podcast as a favorite needs a convoluted workaround. Thankfully Vince Florio messaged Anchor customer service to fix it and you can too. Our mailing list is growing fast - join it and catch all the going-ons at The Tavern and beyond. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 19 Oct 2019 | E518 - Hero Games - Hall of Champions - Community Content Program | 00:11:30 | |
Hero Games is introducing its Community Content Program at DriveThruRPG next month. Just how many such programs are there? Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 05 Aug 2018 | Episode 81 - Gen Con Update, Post Roundup & Voicemails | 00:14:41 | |
Yep, its a bit of a smorgasbord with today's episode. An update on the "Gen Con assault", voicemails, highlighting some interesting posts from the blogside and and update on The Tavern's Discord Server (invite link: https://discord.gg/fReGmuD )
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| 04 Aug 2018 | Episode 80 - Gen Con - Fisticuffs & ENnies Awards | 00:14:08 | |
Gen Con is in full swing - literally. A Youtuber gets attacked at a local bar by a Gen Con exhibitor and Gen Con silences the discussion. The ENnies were announced and the OSR did very well.
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| 26 Jul 2020 | E784 - Designing Adventure - Which Comes First, the Hook or the Map? | 00:09:47 | |
As I write adventures for the Torchlight Zine, I share my method and describe my process of thought.
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| 19 Aug 2019 | E458 - What an Amazing Community We Have (and a Rant About Cancer) | 00:12:36 | |
It isn't often that I get choked up, but after I stopped recording this I cried. Its an emotional episode for me. Over $16k has been raised for Rick Loomis and I am so proud to be a part of this amazing community. Cancer can go fuck itself. https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2019/08/gofundme-rick-loomis-lymphatic-cancer.html Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 11 Nov 2018 | E178 - Gamehole Con Day 3 - Down The Well and Other Adventures | 00:08:53 | |
Gamehole day three is coming to an end. Huge thank you to Phil Reed of Steve Jackson Games for adding goodies to The OSR Christmas Swag Bag. I had a blast running The Mouth of Doom this morning with a truly challenging group. Shout outs to everyone that took the time to say hello.
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| 12 Mar 2021 | Am I Adverse to High Level Play, and if so, Why? | 00:15:41 | |
Biggus Geekus asks about high-level play and it got me thinking about how I handle it, or don't... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 01 Jan 2020 | E592 - A Look Back at 2019 and a Look Forward to 2020 | 00:11:01 | |
The Tavern Chat Podcast has been an amazing success in 2019, and that is thanks to you, my listeners. Please tell me what you would like to see in 2020. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 11 Jan 2019 | E239 - Save Vs... More Podcast Talk... Voicemails from Spikepit & JoeTheLawyer. I feel like Poop :( | 00:10:33 | |
Final(?) follow up to the Vince Florio interview. Voicemails from Spikepit and JoeTheLawyer. Your host is now on antibiotics. Yes, its been that kind of a week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 31 Aug 2018 | Episode 107 - Of Dogs, Men and Critical Fumbles | 00:11:14 | |
Recorded on the back porch in The Poconos. I talk about the benefits of using dogs over henchmen for low-level PCs as well as critical fumbles.
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| 10 Aug 2018 | Episode 86 - Is The Punisher Watching the Watchmen? | 00:14:37 | |
Some thoughts on the Watchmen, the Netflix Marvel Universe - especially The Punisher, Supers Gaming and such.
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| 09 May 2019 | E357 - Paizo 5e Follow Up & Bethesda Plagiarizing from the DM's Guild | 00:09:29 | |
JoeTheLawyer calls in with some thoughts on Paizo publishing for D&D 5e. Also in 5e news, Bethesda pretty much does an outright plagerism of a DM's Guild Adventure.. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 08 Mar 2020 | E658 - Some Stats & Demographics regarding the Tavern Chat Podcast | 00:11:58 | |
What app do half of the listeners of The Tavern Chat listen via? What devices do they use? Where are they from? Let's find out! Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 13 Dec 2018 | E211 - Hawk the Slayer - I Finally Watched from Beginning to End | 00:12:55 | |
Yep, apparently I never actually watch Hawk the Slayer in its entirety until this morning. You can find it to stream on Amazon (3 bucks to rent / 10 to buy) Its a fun movie so long as you go into it accepting its limitations - low budget, poor acting, lame special effects, and a horrid script. Pass me the beer and popcorn please!
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| 25 May 2018 | Episode #9 - Early Morning Bleck! and Thoughts | 00:12:43 | |
Allergies are in full gear this morning. Listen to Tenkar drown in phlegm. Inbetween throat clearing, I have thoughts on the sudden uptick in OSR podcasts and look at the Orc Stabr Kickstarter.
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| 26 Sep 2020 | E841 - Gamers’ Health for 9/25/2020 - Yoga and Heart Healthy Recipies | 00:19:26 | |
Rach talks some yoga and Tenkar talks some heart healthy recipies.
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| 24 Jan 2019 | E252 - Designers & Makers - Kevin Watson/Dark Naga Games (Writer/Publisher) | 00:47:11 | |
In the latest episode in the Designers & Makers series of fireside chat I get to sit down with Kevin Watson of Dark Naga Games. We talk OSR & 5e as well as Kickstarters past, present and future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 28 Nov 2021 | TSR Con Rescheduled for Gary Con Weekend - "New" Star Frontiers RPG Out of Stock Before Publication | 00:21:20 | |
TSR Con has been moved from the weekend of July 4th (when every hotel within 15 miles was likely sold out to non-gamers) to the same weekend as Gary Con (where every hotel within 15 miles is likely sold out to gamers). A not so subtle attempt to steal bandwidth. Also, there is a Star Frontiers Game listed for sale at the Dungeon Hobby Shop Museum, but it's out of stock. Actually, it hasn't been published yet, nor has it been announced, but the sales page is up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Phylactery - Here Today, Gone Tomorrow or Do Good for the Sake of Doing Good, Not for the Cred | 00:10:01 | |
Last week Geek Native posted an article that Paizo was changing the word "phylactery" to "Soul Cage", and that they mentioned such change in the preface of their newest release in their current Adventure Path. Aside from the fact that "Soul Cage" is simply boring, it appears that Paizo is making such change more for getting the credit for doing so instesd of such change being "the right thing to do." https://www.geeknative.com/136257/soul-cages-paizo-drops-religious-phylacteries-from-pathfinder/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 01 Jan 2019 | E229 - Its New Year's Eve! - Closing Out 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019 with All Things Tavern | 00:12:33 | |
Time to wrap up 2018 and look forward to 2019. A look at where we are and where we are going with all things Tavern related. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 06 Aug 2019 | E445 - Post Gen Con News - Next Original Adventures Reincarnated: (B4) The Lost City | 00:08:54 | |
Jospeh Goodman announced the next release in the Original Adventures Reincarnated line will be (B4) The Lost City, originally written by Tom Moldvay. Kind of a "deep track" if you ask me. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 07 Oct 2020 | E852 - New Kickstarter from Kevin Crawford proves The OSR IS a Viable Market | 00:09:26 | |
Worlds Without Number, a fantasy OSR sandbox RPG and toolbox is live on Kickstarter and has raised over $120k in less than a day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 | The CWA (Paizo Workers Union is a Subsidiary) Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges at Blizzard+ | 00:11:35 | |
BlizzardActivisionKing employees are seeking to organize and possibly unionize. Was Paizo's Workers Union merely a move on the chessboard for the Communications Workers of America (CWA)? https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/employees-of-activision-blizzard-file-unfair-labor-practice-charge-against-gaming https://www.inverse.com/gaming/activision-blizzard-union-abetterabk-could-change-the-games-industry --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 19 Aug 2020 | E809 - JoeTheLawyer Calls - Virtual Gaming has Some Unexpected Cons | 00:08:01 | |
JoeTheLawyer calls the show in regards to virtual conventions and virtual gaming
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| 26 Apr 2021 | Gamers' Health with Rach & Tenkar - Weekend Escapes to Recharge Batteries | 00:30:51 | |
Rach & Tenkar escaped to the Poconos for the first time in 14 months, and it was emotional. Doing something that was normal prior to the pandemic was refreshing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 01 Dec 2020 | E905 - IF WotC WERE for Sale, Who Would / Could Buy It? | 00:12:56 | |
Following up on yesterday's episode, IF WorC WERE up for sale, who is positioned to make a play for the company? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 24 Jun 2020 | E750 - Paizo Disowns its Upcoming City Watch Themed Adventure Path | 00:12:10 | |
Paizo felt it necessary to apologize for its upcoming, city watch / detective noir themed AP.
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| 15 Jan 2021 | Tim Kask had Much to Say About the "Tunnels Incident" in Dragon 30 | 00:15:24 | |
While browsing my Dragon Magazines in search of AD&D 1e tidbits, I came across Tim Kask's article on the incident of "an The Tunnels" incident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 21 Nov 2019 | E551 - Soe Thoughts on Call of Chtulhu | 00:09:13 | |
On tonight's Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server, Call of Cthulhu was a hot topic. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 22 Aug 2020 | E811 - Gamers’ Health - The Importance of Pets to Emotional Health | 00:12:01 | |
Today Rach and I talk about pets and how they help maintain emotional health.
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| 28 Jan 2020 | E618 - Shane & Laramie Recount Their Introductions to RPGs | 00:11:50 | |
Shane & Laramie recount their introductions to RPGs. Yes, our Google Voicemail is being well used, or used well ;) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 09 Apr 2020 | E688 - VTTs are Surging in Popularity due to Social Distancing and Stay at Home Orders | 00:08:17 | |
Thre is an excellent article at SyFy talking about the surge in VTT users. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 30 Jul 2019 | E438 - The RPG Campaign Summertime Blues | 00:07:58 | |
We are at the middle of the summer, and we've hit the point of campaign suspension till September. When we were kids, summers meant D&D 5 days a week or more. As adults, we are lucky to get in 5 days for the season, with only half the group each time. Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2019/07/christmas-in-july-dtrpg-sale-osr.html Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 | E920 - Chris Pine, the "New" Capt Kirk, Signed to Upcoming D&D Movie | 00:08:49 | |
Chris Pine, Captain Kirk in the rebooted Star Trek movies, has signed on to play an as-yet unrevealed role in the upcoming D&D movie. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 20 Nov 2021 | Arduin on My Mind | 00:10:11 | |
I spoke earlier today with George DeRosa, VP at Emperors Choice. Emperors Choice owns the TM and Copyright to Arduin and a ton of unpublished works by David Hargrave. There are large plans for Arduin in 2022. Also, orders are now being taken at https://empcho.com/about-arduin/ Huge thanks to George DeRosa for taking the time out of his day to talk with me. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 20 Jun 2019 | E398 - Some Further B/X Thoughts & Houserules | 00:09:44 | |
Yep, more thoughts on B/X, clerics and houserules. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 07 Nov 2018 | E175 - As I Get Ready to Head to GameHole, I Talk a bit about Running Convention RPG Sessions | 00:13:24 | |
More follow up on game balance with two new voicemails. Then it's on to running games and conventions and how it differs from home campaigns.
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| 17 Jan 2019 | E245 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Skeeter Green (Bard's Gate) | 01:01:15 | |
Today I sat down with Skeeter Green, formerly of Frog God Games and currently with Skeeter Green Publishing. Skeet wraps up talking about his upcoming Kickstarter. Take my money already... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Episode #77 - News- Truth, Justice, What Did #ConManKen Say? | 00:14:07 | |
Today was to be a trip for #ConManKen to NYC for some fun and a court appearance. Kenny dodged that by finally telling the truth. Also, a look at some sales figures and player stats for the RPG industry from ICv2 and Fantasy Grounds.
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| 14 Mar 2019 | E301 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Ben (Virtua Rasa VTT) | 00:48:25 | |
In this, the latest Designers & Makers Fireside Chat, I sit down with Ben from the Virtua Rasa Virtual Table Top. We talk VTTs and other gaming goodies. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 29 Jun 2018 | Episode #44 - Unearthing the AD&D 1e Unearthed Arcana - P1 | 00:15:23 | |
This is Part 1 of a series episodes digging into the AD&D 1e Unearthed Arcana. Today, we look at Method V of generating character stats.
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| 23 Jan 2021 | Gamers' Health - Cheesecake Episode ;) | 00:23:51 | |
I found a gourmet blueberry cheesecake on Amazon. Sometimes you need to splurge. You can find virtual religious services online. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 11 Aug 2018 | Episode 87 - Thoughts on Using Historical Inspiration | 00:11:59 | |
In this episode, I talk a little bit about some of the local histories of Wayne County in the Pocono Mountains, and an idea to use it to inspire a fantasy-themed adventure. Also, let's talk Discord. tenkars-tavern.games/Discord
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| 20 Sep 2020 | E835 - Anchor Played Me like a Fool | 00:16:37 | |
I received 7 notifications last night for 3 Anchor Sponsorships that weren’t true sponsorships. I am, however, offering direct sponsorships. Email tenkars.tavern@gmail.com for details
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| 05 Jul 2021 | How Do We Attract Younger Players to the OSR? - Can Too Many Choices for Your Sandbox Lead to its Demise? | 00:24:13 | |
Over 40% of D&D 5e players are under 25. How do we get the OSR to tap into that demographic? I was watching Professor Dungeon Master over at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6ERRdXrF2IZ0R888G8PQgand I realized he had it right. A sandbox is about choices, but not limitless ones, at least not if the DM wishes to retain his sanity ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 13 Apr 2019 | E331 - All the News That's Fit to Listen To ;) | 00:09:29 | |
We have a voicemail from old Man Grognard. There is a gamer in need of a new kidney, a monthly 5e magazine in the works, more Midderlands and B'X Essentials is now Old School Essentials. https://www.gofundme.com/7r4ky3-dakota039s-kidney-fund Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | E478 - Why I Hate Artifacts in D&D | 00:10:00 | |
JoeTheLawyer has a podcast episode up talking about his take on artifacts in D&D 5e. I just hate artifacts all together ;) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 04 Sep 2018 | Episode 110 - How Much Fantasy Do You Like in Your Settings? | 00:14:15 | |
Looks like the new Endless Quest Books have released. More importantly, I talk about fantasy settings and how much fantasy is right for me - and would like to know how much is right for you. Link to the Endless Quest book release on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2wCP1DS (affiliate link)
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| 02 Jul 2019 | E410 - On Sandboxes & Hex Crawls and Player Responsibility | 00:08:53 | |
Ivy calls the show. Then the talk turns towards sandboxes and hex crawls, and what players need to do for their GM. Support the Tavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 28 Nov 2021 | Voicemail Catch Up - Social Media, One Sheets, Arduin, Forums, Reviews and More! | 00:26:21 | |
Now that we have the episodes uploading to Anchor again, we've been getting voicemails. Randy, Kevin, and Jason call with some observations and follow-ups to some prior episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | E775 - Talking Crit with Bad Mike & Tenkar (soon to be an independent podcast!) | 01:02:40 | |
Bad Mike & Tenkar talk LotFP, WotC disclaimers and more. Starting next week Talking Crit will be its own podcast with special guests. | |||
| 23 Jun 2019 | E402 - A Rant about Vagebooking by a Worthless Piece of Excrement | 00:12:48 | |
A yes, gotta love when someone slings shit and you, but won't name you because they don't have the confidence to back up their own words. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 10 Jun 2018 | Episode #25 - NTRPG Con - Day 3 - Two Minutes to Midnite | 00:09:02 | |
We stayed up for the midnight auction. James ran some SWL in the morning. Tenkar is tired and beat to hell ;)
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| 30 Nov 2018 | E198 - How Common is the Common Tongue? | 00:10:47 | |
I talk about my thoughts on the Common Tongue as it is used in most "Old School" RPGs
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| 25 Mar 2019 | E313 - 100k Plays, A Big Kaboom & More Gaming | 00:10:23 | |
The Tavern Chat Podcast should surpass 100k plays sometime on 3/25/19. Woot! In the first session of James Spahn's new Swords & Wizardry Complete Campaign, we blew ourselves up. And I get to play in Tim Shorts' new campaign tonight. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 16 Jul 2019 | E424 - Follow Up on Stranger Things and D&D | 00:08:57 | |
JoeTheLawyer brings up a good point - what group of nerds has three out of four find girlfriends in their teen years at the same time? ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 15 Jul 2018 | Episode 60 - #ConManKen has a Villain Monologue Moment | 00:15:18 | |
You know in movies and comics, when the villain has to explain themselves, their motivation and the details fo their plan to the hero they are about to (attempt to) kill? Well, Ken's been having those moments. Stranger than fiction.
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| 27 Dec 2019 | E587 - Jokes in My RPG? A Dragon Walks into a Bar... | 00:13:48 | |
An RPG Jokebook? A Dragon Walks into a Bar... (affiliate link) Voicemail # (347) 509-5168 Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 16 Mar 2019 | E303 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Aurelien (Koryo Hall of Adventures) | 00:46:16 | |
In today's entry in the series of Designer's & Makers Fireside Chats I sit down with Aurelien Laine, writer and designer of the forthcoming Koryo Hall of Adventures, a setting book and adventure seeds and hooks with a Korean twist. Support Tavern Chat - https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tavernchat/support | |||
| 16 Jan 2019 | E245 - My 2019 New Year's Gaming Resolutions | 00:09:48 | |
I was asked privately what my New Year's gaming resolutions were for this year and they are simple - sorta. More gaming, more creating, simply more :)
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