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21 Jan 2024 | Theater of the Mind with Theater Kids | 01:04:51 | |
Now I’m running an Old School/New School campaign with high school kids. And more keep showing up!
Products used at the table:
Arcknight flat minis:
https://arcknight.squarespace.com
Monster Fight Club scenery:
https://monsterfightclub.com/
Warlock stairs, ladders, and dungeon dressings:
https://shop.wizkids.com/products/copy-of-warlock-tiles-stairs-ladders
https://shop.wizkids.com/products/warlock-tiles-dungeon-dressings
Thanks to my callers:
Karl Rodriguez: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
Daniel Norton: https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk
Joe Richter: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx
Jason Connerly: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
Mirke the Meek: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo
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13 Apr 2022 | All Good Things | 00:47:57 | |
The conclusion of not one, but TWO campaigns: Echoes of Fomalhaut for DCC and Storm King’s Thunder for 5e D&D.
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15 Nov 2021 | Session Recaps: D&D 5e and Dungeon Crawl Classics | 00:51:44 | |
The latest updates form Storm Kings’s Thunder, Ghosts of Saltmarsh, and Echoes from Fomalhaut.
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14 Oct 2023 | The Three R’s of OSR October | 00:22:29 | |
Old school education had its “Three R’s” but what about old school gaming? Plus calls from Karl and Jason.
The GMologits Presents (Karl Rodriguez)
https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
https://youtube.com/@thegmologist9270?si=Gs5BhfTqSW-zscKD
Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)
https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
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31 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Day 31 | 00:07:43 | |
#RPGaDAY2023 comes to a close (Whew!). Maybe your favorite RPG is the friends you made along the way. | |||
10 Apr 2021 | Arcane Magic | 00:22:19 | |
An overview of arcane magic in the Mythic World of Urd
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17 Dec 2024 | A Grendel Roasting on an Open Fire | 00:32:40 | |
I've got calls about Mörk Borg from Riley of Diagetic Advancement and from Karl and Amy of the GMologist Presents, and a recap of the latest D&D with Theater Kids in which we see why random rolls and referee rulings are the raddest route to robust roleplaying. Also, be sure to check out this episode of Analytic Dice, where Kevin and Gabe discuss Black Sword Hack. It really stirred up some interest in that game for me. | |||
04 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #4 - Great RPG Artwork | 00:04:11 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024!Check out this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.comTraveller Comics - Far Trader #1-3 & Riftbreaker #1https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/products/far-trader-issue-1-comicMarvel Multiverse RPGhttps://www.marvel.com/rpgMarvel Multiverse RPG Play Sessionshttps://youtu.be/XSwD1QhcWRM?si=A8JVh2geh6fkYFYzhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrq-VHIZJHpBqnhFk0pRCafDePVPOBo78&si=Fdrk0I2uEVKI1Sm1https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrq-VHIZJHpBgBuObQS0JfWAs--hscbWz&si=L_V4JmYzAWLw4PbU | |||
23 Sep 2023 | Review: We Deal in Lead | 00:50:39 | |
The GMologist, Karl Rodriguez, joins me in this episode as we roll up a character and review We Deal In Lead, a weird west game from By Odin's Beard RPG. The game uses a version of the Cairn rules and is set in a realm inspired by Steven King's series, The Dark Tower.
You can view this episode on YouTube
https://youtu.be/RBxZbNLv-wM?si=yW37eTuZyO6YjXI5
You can check out more about the game here:
https://byodinsbeardrpg.com/books/we_deal_in_lead/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLMM-_Btq0jhRq4qQiQQzRpbwpWfK84gR1
And be sure to check out Karl’s podcast and YouTube channel
https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap
https://www.youtube.com/@thegmologist9270
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26 Jul 2024 | Review: Tales of the Valiant | 00:50:36 | |
Here's my initial review of Tales of the Valiant, the new 5e variant from Kobold Press
Be sure to watch our upcoming Tales of the Valiant play stream on the GMologist YouTube channel.
I also have a call from the Pink Phantom. Be sure to check out his podcast, Phantom Thoughts:
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17 Mar 2021 | An Interesting Question | 00:02:47 | |
Would you want you as a player in a game you DM? Wolf you want to play in a game that you DM’d?
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07 Aug 2021 | Session Recap: Retainers and Revenge | 00:28:26 | |
The party recruits some help, Harald gets his revenge on the big lizard, and a hero falls. Also, more MoTU with calls from Joe, Karl, and Jason, and a call in from Collin Green about hobgoblins.
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09 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #9 - An Accessory I’d Like | 00:04:00 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com | |||
13 Feb 2021 | These are the Tools | 00:12:08 | |
A brief rundown of the tools I use for online gaming, including Fantasy Grounds, Discord, and Facebook.
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12 Nov 2023 | Coyote & Crow: Setting Review | 01:18:05 | |
November is Native American Heritage Month. In this episode I am joined by frequent collaborator Karl (of The GMologist Presents) and my friend and fellow gamer Sarah to discuss Coyote & Crow (https://coyoteandcrow.net/).
We cover the concept and the setting for the game, including the ways it helps players get drawn into an Indigenous mindset. This the first of two reviews. Our second one will appear on The GMologist Presents and will dig more into the game mechanics. Look for it later this month.
You can also watch out discussion YouTube: https://youtu.be/7_NZ-3pIZNg?si=XrV6OdaVOafeWfk4
Notes on Cherokee Language:
Osiyo = Hello
Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, everyone
Dagwado B. J. = My name is B. J.
Wado = Thank you
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27 Jan 2022 | Inspiration: Westworld | 00:22:16 | |
How does the world adjust to the players’ choices? In this episode I discuss the concept of the theme park of Westworld (the HBO series) and how it’s basically designed as a large roleplaying game
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21 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Days 11 & 12 | 00:07:18 | |
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode - the weirdest game I've ever played and old games that I still play. | |||
21 Oct 2022 | D&Disms: The Worldbuilder’s Lament | 00:25:16 | |
In this episode I discuss the mechanics vs. the lore of D&D, the latter of which has in many ways become self-referential. What’s essential and what can be tossed before it’s not D&D anymore?
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26 Sep 2024 | One Round With A Grease Dragon | 00:29:44 | |
In this episode I have the latest installment of D&D with Theater Kids, wherein an epic battle with a dragon takes only one round to resolve. Also, we have calls from Joe Richter of the Hingsightless podcast and Riley from Diagetic Advancement. September is suicide awareness month. Help is available at 988 Lifeline. Just call or text 988 or visit the website. | |||
16 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #15 - Good Gear | 00:06:27 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay20204! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com | |||
21 Sep 2021 | Call-In Roundup | 00:22:10 | |
In this episode, I respond to calls about Dungeon Crawl Classics, virtual gaming, and monster tactics with Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast and Daniel of Bandit’s Keep.
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09 Oct 2021 | Review: The Green Knight Roleplaying Game | 00:27:10 | |
Calls regarding my discussion of the Green Knight film with Dr. Sarah Peters and a review of the Green Knight RPG. Also be sure to check out Spencer’s discussion of the film at Keep off the Borderlands: https://anchor.fm/free-thrall
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19 Nov 2021 | Inspiration: HeroQuest | 00:45:53 | |
Calls in response to my HeroQuest unboxing and an overview of the game itself and how it’s inspired my OSE campaign for the Mythic World of Urd.
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10 Aug 2022 | RPG a Day 2022, Week 2: My Friend Brian | 00:34:07 | |
#RPGaDay2022 continues. I answer the prompts from week 2 and take calls from Jason Connerly, Karl Rodriguez, and Anthony “Could Be Related” Boyd.
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16 Aug 2022 | RPG a Day 2022, Week 3: What Do We Want? | 00:22:25 | |
#RPGaDay2022 This weeks prompts are all about personal preferences and practices.
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09 Feb 2025 | A Brother's Lament (Part 2) - Black Sword Hack Solo Play | 00:24:32 | |
The second installment of solo play featuring Dolen of Ulber, as he says farewell to his brother and reflects on his origins and how he came to be a courier in the service of House Fulluando. Special music for this episode curtesy of Bleupanda atPond5. Thanks toMirke the Meek for his call in this eposiode. Make sure you listen to his podcast. Other great podcasts referenced in this episode were theGMologist Presents andDiegetic Advancement. Send me a message!
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28 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #28 - An Anecdote (Sort of) About Gadgets (Sort of) | 00:03:39 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024 Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com | |||
01 Mar 2021 | These are the Fools | 00:12:37 | |
In previous episodes we covered the Rules and then the Tools. Now the Fools who dare to tread off into danger!A summary of our one-shot prelude adventure in the Mythic World of Urd and descriptions of the doomed heroes themselves.
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11 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 11: Wilderness | 00:17:53 | |
Calls from Jason, Karl, and Joe. Then a walk through the wilderness for #RPGaDay2021. Also, check out the Redcaps Podcast ( https://anchor.fm/theredcaps ) and Live from Pellam’s Wasteland ( https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland ) ( https://youtube.com/c/LivefromPellamsWasteland )
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01 Jul 2022 | Character Backgrounds (for any system) & Carcass Crawler #2 for Old School Essentials. | 00:48:09 | |
I’ve got a call from Joe Richter, some thoughts on character background complexity, and a deep dive into Carcass Crawler #2 for OSE.
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29 Sep 2024 | Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 3 | 00:26:06 | |
Another installment of my Mörk Borg solo play using Sölitary Defilement. Eldar Rottentoe enters the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech and must overcome his first battle with its inhabitants. I also have a call from Karl Rodriquez of The GMologist. Be sure to go over to Kickstarter and back Reaver, an amazing game by Joe Salvador of Raven God Games. You can find interviews and actual plays at the GMologist YouTube Channel (linked above) as well as some discussion of Reaver on the latest episode of Cerebrevore. Special music for this episode courtesy of romulosandri, from www.pond5.com. | |||
24 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 24: Translate | 00:27:44 | |
Today’s prompt is “translate”. We also get more into heroic motivations with calls from Joe Richter and Jason Connerly.
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10 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #10 - I Want My RPGtv | 00:05:23 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs | |||
12 Feb 2022 | 100th Episode, One Year Anniversary Special: Making it Your Own | 00:53:59 | |
For this episode, I talk about adapting prewritten adventures, recap the latest happenings in the Mythic World of Urd campaign, and take some calls from Joe Richter, Collin Green, Karl Rodriguez, Daniel Norton, and Jason Connerly.
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12 Feb 2021 | These are the Rules | 00:43:17 | |
A deeper dive into the rules I’m using to supplement B/X and Old School Essentials, including ideas borrowed from Lamentations of the Flame Princess, the Black Hack, and the White Box Fantastic Medieval Adventure Game.
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11 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #11 - One Shots | 00:02:16 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com https://annarchive.com/dungeon.html https://cairnrpg.com/adventures/ | |||
21 Aug 2022 | RPG a Day 2022, Week 4: Hyperborea | 00:30:37 | |
#RPGaDay2022 This week it’s all about an interesting setting and the characters I play there, leading into an impromptu recap of the latest adventures in Hyperborea.
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24 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Days 17 & 18 | 00:33:49 | |
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, the funniest game I've played and thoughts on favorite types of systems. Also, calls from Spencer, Jason, and Karl. Check out their podcasts!
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21 Aug 2021 | White Box Spelljammer and BattleTech | 00:13:44 | |
I had to cancel my game on Friday so there’s no session summary. But here’s a brief discussion of a couple of other things I’m getting in to. Be sure to check out the White Star RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/148169/White-Star-White-Box-Science-Fiction-Roleplaying-Swords--Wizardry
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09 Feb 2021 | The Mythic World of Urd: Elves and the Otherworld | 00:24:10 | |
Mythological and literary influences on elves, fairies, and the like. Elvish culture and why swashbuckling is the way to go for the adventuring elf out and about in the World of Urd. Also, here’s the link to the song by Celtic Woman I mention in the episode: https://youtu.be/dhW1mh7U6-U
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11 Jun 2024 | NTRPG: The Friends We Made Along the Way | 00:35:39 | |
My last report out from North Texas RPG Con. Plus a bonus unboxing. https://www.rollacrit.com/pages/bag-of-holding
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22 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 22: Substitute | 00:24:08 | |
Thoughts on rules substitutions and calls form Joe of Hindsightless and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast.
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29 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay2024 #29 - Awesome App | 00:04:52 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024 Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com D&D Beyond
Demiplane
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15 Feb 2021 | The He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Valentine’s Day Special | 00:12:02 | |
The influence of MotU on my love of fantasy and why nonetheless I hate Prince Adam.
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30 Nov 2024 | Indigenous People's Month 2024 | 00:04:18 | |
Happy Indigenous People's Month and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Not much content here, but this month I did appear on two other podcasts discussing Indigenous Americans in fiction and roleplaying games: Nerd's RPG Variety Cast discussion of Steven Graham Jones novel The Only Good Indians The GMologist Presents discussion of Indigenous people in roleplaying games | |||
18 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 18: Write | 00:19:51 | |
#RPGaDay2021. The topic is Write. And some more on the mystery of the OSE combat sequence with Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast.
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25 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #25 - Dice | 00:02:00 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024 Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com | |||
28 Aug 2022 | RPG a Day 2022, Week 5: The Home Stretch | 00:21:04 | |
#RPGaDay2022 It’s the final week of questions. Plus more Hyperborea and a passing of the torch (or guiding bolt, actually).
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23 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Days 14, 15, & 16 | 00:08:51 | |
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode - my lack of convention experience is laid bare, and the game I wish I owned. Plus a call from the Joyous Stoic himself, Joy Richter. Be sure and check out his podcast:
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08 May 2021 | Session Recap: For Eric | 00:31:18 | |
We unexpectedly lost a player and good friend this week. But we decided to play on in his honor. So here’s the latest adventure in the Mythic World of Urd, featuring wizards, lizards, goblins, and falconry.
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01 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #1 - First Game Bought | 00:03:32 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out the prompts at www.autocratik.comHere’s link to our character creation video for Top Secret: New World Order: https://youtu.be/qSy7ixdnkKM?si=aCq0uy93wANp8rUf | |||
19 Apr 2021 | Session Recap: Pining for Treasure | 00:27:32 | |
Session recap as the party ventures into the shunned pine forest in search of a treasure filled tower. Also, called from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast. And be sure to check out Jim Davis and Jonathan Pruitt of Web DM on YouTube!
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10 Feb 2021 | ROLEplay Responses: Sage Advice (but not from Jeremy Crawford) | 00:14:09 | |
Other podcasters weigh in on the issue of encouraging and incentivizing specific types of roleplayingz
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22 Sep 2023 | Call-In Roundup: Heavy Metal Magery & Arcane Archaeology | 00:13:39 | |
Calls from Jason Connerly and the Pink Phantom. Be sure to listen to their latest episodes:
Also, here a link to the book series Jason mentions in his call:
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19 Jul 2024 | Humanoid Variants | 00:35:13 | |
In this episode, I'm joined by Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents to discuss different interpretations of goblins, orcs, trolls, and other such creatures, and we respond to calls from Riley (Diegetic Advancement) and Joe (Hindsightless). Links:
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07 Nov 2021 | Session Recap: Necromancy and Undead Orcs | 00:34:23 | |
A summary of my latest OSE game session, in which the party resolves the “orc” raids and learns a bit more about the real enemy they face. I’ve also got calls from the usual suspects: Jason Connerly, Daniel Norton, Karl Rodriguez, and Joe Richter.
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07 Feb 2021 | D&D History and Alphabet Soup | 00:14:34 | |
A brief history of the many editions of D&D and all those acronyms (so, so many acronyms...)
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13 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #13 & 14 - Evocative Environments and Compelling Characters | 00:07:43 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com | |||
18 Mar 2022 | Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy - Live Solo Play | 00:34:57 | |
In this episode I create five characters using the OSE Advanced Fantasy rules and take them through the first encounter of a dungeon crawl. Let me know what you think! Leave me a voice message on the Anchor app or website, or email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com.
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17 Feb 2021 | Some Calls | 00:21:09 | |
More on house rules and He-Man from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast.
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14 Mar 2022 | Storm Kings, Warlock Antics, and Cosmic Crossroads | 00:35:10 | |
This episode has recaps of 5e Storm King’s Thunder, DCC Echoes of Fomalhaut, and calls from Karl Rodriguez, Jason Connerly, Joe Richter, and Collin Green.
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23 Aug 2022 | Let’s Jam! | 01:49:09 | |
Spelljammer is here. In this episode I’ll take a deep dive into the new 5e Spelljammer collection, make some comparisons to the original 2e material, and extol the wonder of miniature giant space hamsters. Go for the eyes Boo!
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25 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Days 19 & 20 | 00:11:33 | |
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, my favorite published adventures and a look towards the future. What will I be playing in 20 years? Also, be sure to check out Joe Richter and Anthony Boyd's podcasts:
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09 Jul 2024 | The Fall of the Veiled Society and Rethinking Goblins | 00:35:37 | |
In this episode I recap the completion of the Veiled Society by my theater kids group and some new ideas on goblins.
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19 Jul 2021 | Session Recap: Where Are the Bugbears? | 00:35:10 | |
Calls about orc masks and unicorns from Joe, Jason, and Daniel. And a recap of the latest session.
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29 Mar 2021 | Inspiration: H. P. Lovecraft | 00:30:00 | |
Calls from Daniel Norton and Tim Shorts, a review of the Eldritch Tales RPG, and more on the father of eldritch horror himself, H. P. Lovecraft.
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10 Mar 2021 | The Mythic World of Urd: Saints, Clerics, & Paladins | 00:20:55 | |
The (sparse) lore of Saints and the rules for clerics and paladins. Also - check out that cool Mythic World of Urd logo by Dave Bone (www.ironseer.com)
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10 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 10: Trust | 00:17:10 | |
#RPGaDay2021 - Today’s prompt is trust. I cover trust between those at the gaming table and the trust, aka faith, of clerics and simians characters in game. Also, the Mythic World of Urd’s current roll of saints. Check it out at https://rawrpg.ironseer.com/2021/08/the-saints-of-mythic-urd.html?fbclid=IwAR0q0tt3Ph0KUAb1v7VQlwZMS1K5sFh_0o6dvGY43IQ1yEzB77H-NPDN5Bk&m=1. Also get sure to check out other RPGaDay episodes from Spikepit ( https://anchor.fm/spikepit ), Hindsighless ( https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 ), Jewels form NZ ( https://anchor.fm/jewelsfromnz ), and the GMologist Presents ( https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/ )
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12 Oct 2022 | OSR October: Rulings not Rules in 5e D&D? | 00:17:14 | |
Turns out there’s a little bit of OSR sensibility in the current version of the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
Mike Mearl’s 1981 Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YN--nG6VRWq6efGvXX9gH0yNk_pUYcWDBaKSGUc5roI/mobilebasic
The Redcaps Poscast interview with Chris Gonnerman: https://anchor.fm/theredcaps/episodes/Episode-85---Chris-Gonnerman--BFRPG-e1orl8u
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15 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 15: Supplement | 00:31:12 | |
Some thoughts on supplemental content for RPGs on #RPGaDay2021. Plus a slew of calls from Daniel Norton (Bandit’s Keep), Colin Green (Spikepit), and Jason Connerly (Nerds RPG Variety Cast).
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20 May 2024 | What's In Your Mobile GM's Kit? | 00:10:22 | |
Here's my first episode recorded using GarageBand for Mac. So the question is - What are the essential items you need to run an RPG on the fly? | |||
27 Sep 2022 | Clerics, Gods, & Saints Revisited | 00:22:31 | |
In this episode, I discuss the origin and tropes of the D&D cleric and their match or mismatch with the typical polytheistic settings of D&D. For more on clerics, check out Delta's D&D Hotspot (http://deltasdnd.blogspot.com/p/primary-house-rules.html?m=1) and Web DM (https://youtu.be/4OASWdj8LYY).
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20 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day Mustard: Days 20 & 21, Foundation and Simple | 00:26:17 | |
I’m jumping a head a little for #RPGaDay2021. It’s not a catch-up, it’s the opposite. Mustard.. get it? Also some calls from Joe Richter.
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30 Apr 2021 | Goblins and Trolls are Goblins and Trolls (not Goblins and Trolls) | 00:21:01 | |
The unique (yet totally plagiarized) lore of goblins and trolls in the Mythic World of Urd.
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15 Feb 2022 | Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy | 01:08:28 | |
In this episode, I give an overview of the Advanced Fantasy supplemental rules for OSE and create a character. Plus calls from Karl Rodriguez and Jason Connerly.
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27 May 2021 | Session Recap: Gone Lookin’ for Goblins | 00:25:38 | |
Recap of the party’s journey into the goblin’s lair. Also a little about a 2e game where I’m actually a player.
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03 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #3 - Most Often Played | 00:03:39 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024!Check out this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.comTravellerhttps://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/start-hereTales of the Valianthttps://www.talesofthevaliant.comOld School Essentials https://necroticgnome.comKnave https://questingbeast.itch.io/knave | |||
16 Aug 2023 | RPG a Day 2023: Days 1 & 2 | 00:13:20 | |
I'm back for #RPGaDAY2023, although I am playing catch-up. In this episode, the first RPG I played this year (subject to debate) and memories of by first GM. | |||
17 Nov 2024 | Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 4 | 00:42:46 | |
Another installment of my Mörk Borg solo play using Sölitary Defilement. Eldar Rottentoe goes deeper into the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech and makes a new friend (much to the chagrin of Urm). Special music for this episode courtesy of romulosandri, from www.pond5.com. | |||
28 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay2024 #27 - Marvelous Miniature | 00:03:05 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024 Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com Owlbear from Nolzur’s Marvelous Minis
ArcKnight flat plastic minis
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27 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day Mustard: Days 27 & 28: Fraction and Solo | 00:17:20 | |
Another double shot of mustard for #RPGaDay2021. Here’s a link to the study I mention in the episode: https://www.ejmste.com/download/role-playing-game-based-assessment-to-fractional-concept-in-second-grade-mathematics-4707.pdf
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20 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #20 - An Amazing Adventure | 00:03:36 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay20204 ! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh https://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/17069 | |||
01 Sep 2022 | In the Mind’s Eye | 00:27:20 | |
A return to basics with in-person play and theater of the mind. Also, wrapping up #RPGaDay2022 with calls from Jason Connerly and Anthony Boyd.
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10 Sep 2021 | Dungeon Crawl Classics (I did it!) | 00:33:37 | |
Recap of my first time playing DCC with fellow podcasters. Also, calls from Jason Connerly, Joe Richter, and Daniel Norton on wargaming, reviews, and character optimization.
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30 Dec 2024 | A Mörk Borg Christmas - Preview | 00:03:50 | |
As we close out the holiday searon and head to the New Year, I want to thank all my listeners. Now go watch our Mörk Borg Christmas Special actual play "Holiday Hellions" at the GMologist YouTube Channel. | |||
01 Feb 2022 | My Players Ain’t James Bond | 00:39:45 | |
Recaps of the last week in gaming include Storm King’s Thunder, where my players run amok in every way possible.
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13 Aug 2021 | RPG a Day 13: Flood | 00:15:25 | |
More fantasy theology with a call from Jason of the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and today’s #RPGaDay2021 topic is Flood.
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04 Jun 2022 | Session Recap: Right in the Gnoll Hole | 00:29:20 | |
The latest recap of my OSE campaign in the Mythic World of Urd. Also Pathfinder recaps and calls from Daniel Norton of the Bandit’s Keep.
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28 Aug 2021 | Bonus Episode: Saturdays with Daniel | 00:28:49 | |
I’ve received a lot of great calls from Daniel Norton about alignment and magic theories, so I’ve bundled them together here. Be sure to check out his podcast, Bandit’s Keep, at https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton
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27 Aug 2021 | Bonus Episode: Thursdays with Jason | 00:31:07 | |
This episode features a number of great call ins from Jason Connerly regarding the last few topics we’ve covered for #RPGaDay2021. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out his podcast, Nerds RPG Variety Cast, https://anchor.fm/jason376
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15 Sep 2024 | Mörk Borg Solo Play - The Rancid Maze, Part 1 | 00:28:27 | |
In this episode, I dive into Mörk Borg solo play using the supplement Sölitary Defilement by 1d10+5. Listen as Eldar Rottentoe and his weird little dog approach the Rancid Maze of Chrud Nech! I also have calls from Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast and Riley of Diagetic Advancement. Special music for this episode courtesy of romulosandri, from www.pond5.com. | |||
20 Jan 2022 | Hyperborea and More Pathfinder | 00:36:06 | |
I’ve got several calls from other podcasters and session summaries from my first game of Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea and from my fists session of Pathfinder 2e’s Age of Ashes adventure path.
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15 Feb 2024 | Four Callers and a Giant Ferret | 00:37:34 | |
In this episode I have calls from Joe, Karl, Mirke, and Jason, plus a brief recap of my second Knave/OSE group's last game session. Hindsightless (Joe Richer)
The GMologist Presnets (Karl Rodriquez)
Mirke the Meek
Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)
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25 Dec 2021 | And To All, A Good Night! | 00:49:10 | |
On this Christmas episode I recap the latest on Storm Kings’s Thunder for D&D 5e, Abomination Vaults for Pathfinder 2e, and Echoes of Fomalhaut for DCC, and then calls from Collin Green, Joe Salvador, Jason Connerly, and Karl Rodriguez.
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06 Apr 2022 | Session Recap: By the Horns | 00:28:32 | |
The latest adventure in my OSE Mythic World of Urd campaign in which the party enters the lair of the minotaur! Methods inspired by Professor Dungeon Master himself. Check out his video here: https://youtu.be/X6pbvxBJ1Mw Also, calls from Menion (aka Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi ( https://anchor.fm/menion ) and Jason Connerly of Nerds RPG Variety Cast ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ). Be sure to check out Cerebrevore, a joint project from several of us podcasters ( https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore ).
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21 Aug 2024 | RPGaDay 2024 #21 - A Classic Campaign | 00:02:49 | |
It’s time for #RPGaDay2024 ! Check out all of this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.com U1-U3 Bundle (1e AD&D)
Ghosts of Saltmarsh (5e D&D)
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30 Nov 2023 | Indigenous Games of Chance | 00:32:24 | |
This is our final episode for Native American Heritage Month. I'll talk about some traditional games of chance as well as Naasii, a push your luck dice game from the makers of Coyote & Crow.
Be sure to check out Part 2 of our Coyote & Crow reveiw over on the GMologist Presents:
I also have calls from Jason of the Nerds RPG Varity Cast and Brian of Have to Look That Up.
Also, check out this great novel by Louis Owens:
Notes on Cherokee Language:
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12 Jul 2021 | Orc Masks and Other Stuff | 00:20:32 | |
Some calls from other prestigious podcasters and a fun fact about the Orcs of Urd.
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11 Oct 2021 | Call-In Roundup | 00:36:39 | |
Calls from Karl Rodriguez, Joe Richter, Jason Connerly, and Daniel Norton. We’re talking Reservation Dogs, the Green Knight RPG, DCC Magic, and Archvillains on their thrones.
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28 Oct 2021 | Call-In Roundup | 00:19:14 | |
Calls from Jason Connerly (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (GMologist Presents). More on the Mummy (1932) and importing older content - rules or adventures - into 5e.
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