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Bandit’s Keep

On a quest for the perfect RPG session and some decent coffee.
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Episodes

The Andy Goodman Show

The most excellent Andy Goodman takes over my show… well, he calls in a bunch of times anyway.

Jun 25, 20218 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Going full circle with OD&D / Chainmail

Talking a bit about one of my first subjects here “core mechanic” and how it’s easy to fall into that “trap” Clerics Wear Ringmail Blog: https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-zen-of-chainmail.html My Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gXRGSXufk_uQaTjcskVJn4JfvecQlklh My YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/banditskeep

Jun 19, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 14

OD&D with Chainmail beta release

Here I discuss my (almost) final thoughts on working out the Chainmail combat with OD&D system. After that we have call-ins from Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Podcast https://anchor.fm/jason376 and Taylor from Clerics Wear Ringmail https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com You can access the beta copy of my OD&D with Chainmail Supplement here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gXRGSXufk_uQaTjcskVJn4JfvecQlklh?usp=sharing

Apr 29, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Nothing is happening

Discussing the time when you are a player and it seems like you’re just sitting there.

Apr 23, 20215 min

Thieves tools as skills

Just a quick episode to get some feedback on an idea I’ve been kicking around.

Apr 20, 20213 minSeason 1Ep. 13

BX Grappling Rules - Read Through

Here is a read through of my home-brew rules for unarmed combat based on the Strategic Review. If you'd like to read along, the document is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/183Idt_DBPE3WaSAOdCsM402DT9y3IjB2/view?usp=sharing

Apr 19, 202122 min

Special Episode Unarmed Combat

Rob from Down in a Heap ( https://anchor.fm/rob-c ) really got me thinking about unarmed combat and my strange love for the admittedly clunky AD&D rules.

Apr 18, 202129 min

The Light at the end of the Dungeon and some long buried calls

My almost final thoughts on OD&D and Chainmail followed by some calls that have been hanging out deep in Bandit's Keep. Thanks to the callers Andy https://anchor.fm/andy-goodman8 Taylor Beeson https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com Spencer https://anchor.fm/free-thrall Jason https://anchor.fm/jason376 Colin https://anchor.fm/spikepit Rob https://anchor.fm/rob-c

Mar 17, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Being a good player and sanity mechanics

Inspired by Andy at Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks I decided to go off topic and discuss being a player https://anchor.fm/andy-goodman8/episodes/340-Waste-of-time-er2qbm

Mar 06, 20218 min

Should I save Saving Throws?

Discussing saving throws in OD&D and specifically how they will work .. or how they might work in my "hack" Thanks Jason ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ) and Taylor for calling in. You can find me on Twitter https://twitter.com/banditskeep and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/banditskeep Thanks for listening, let me know what you think of saving throws. Daniel

Jan 17, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Actual Play Chainmail Combat with OD&D

Here I run my player, Nicky, through a simple combat heavy adventure in an attempt to showcase each of the 3 combat systems as they might work out in an actual game session.

Nov 02, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Man to Man Combat

Pick your favorite weapon and armor and let’s get physical!

Oct 24, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Narrative Combat

Here I talk about the Fantasy Combat system in Chainmail and how I’ll use it in OD&D

Oct 11, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 5

What are Hit Points Really?

A bit more about the chainmail mass combat rules, some play test results and my thoughts on Hit Points as well as some call ins.

Oct 05, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 4

My First Call in Episode!

Thanks for all the call-ins guys, here I answer a few questions from Jason

Sep 29, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Core Mechanics, good or bad?

Is using a core mechanic the way to go? I discuss using varying mechanics and whether they add flavor to a game or just add bulk.

Sep 20, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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