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Dekahedron RPG Podcast

J.P. Gillwww.dekahedron.com
Dekahedron is a weekly podcast featuring Joe, an old referee discussing tabletop RPGs. Di ve into topics ranging from classic OSR/D&D gameplay to modern systems like FATE. Join the conversation by - Email (text or attach an audio file): email feedback@dekahedron.com - Phone (call or text): 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278) - Web: https://sayhi.chat/dekahedron Cover art logo by DesignKat.
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Episodes

032 - AI Generated RPGs and Joe's Pet Peeve

In this Joe-solo (JOLO!) episode, Joe answers Heathyr's hypothetical question about and AI generated RPG. Then he goes off on a light hearted rant about the pronunciation of the word "attribute." You can leave feedback by emailing feedback@dekahedron.com . Voice feedback can be sent by calling 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ) or by visiting sayhi.chat/dekahedron For more information visit dekahedron.com . Joe also has an RPG blog and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. ...

Feb 22, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 32

031 - Feedback Friday (Mail Call #6)

There's a lot of feedback in the queue, so Joe does a turbo Mail Call episode that he's calling Feedback Friday! Topics discussed include: Jason, the Destroyer of Cars and Joe's experience with the Curse of Rolla. Joe reveals the upcoming review of Through Dungeons Deep by Robert Plamondon. T&T's silly spell names. Games the use a single type of dice. Sam shares a silly gaming story. You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( ...

Feb 17, 202315 minSeason 1Ep. 31

030 - Sex and D&D

Joe and James discuss handling sexual situations at the gaming table. Hint: They don't. The show starts with an homage to What's New with Phil & Dixie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What's_New_with_Phil_%26_Dixie . Voices were provided by listeners Heathyr and Keith. Joe starts by saying that he lied in the last episode, and his favorite module is really Frontier Forts of Kelnore by Judges Guild: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frontier_Forts_of_Kelnore Other things mentioned were: Powered by ...

Feb 14, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 30

029 - Rolling Treasure

Jason had asked if we prefer rolling for treasure ahead of time, or if we do it in front of the party after the monster had been defeated. He also asked if we accept the treasure as rolled, or modify it to better suit the party. James and Joe answer these questions, and Joe also talks abotu his way of handling wandering monsters. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Please leave us feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedro...

Feb 08, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 29

028 - Mail Call with Jason & Sam on Favorite Classes & Modules, T&T Editions, Judges Guild, GM Titles, Online Dice, and Joe's great life

James and Joe answer feedback from Sam and Jason. Topics discussed include: The oversized Judges Guild Deluxe Collectors Edition Volume 1 by Goodman Games. Joe's favorite D&D Module is Module U1: The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh . Joe's favorite module is Traveller Supplement 6: 76 Patrons , but James says it's not a module. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada . You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Jason is th...

Feb 01, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 28

027 - Where do Dungeons Come From?

James didn't show up for the recording, so Joe pulls out one of the "backup" episodes from the emergency stash. This episode was recorded back in July but is being released for the first time. The second time they ever recorded, Joe and James discuss the in-world reasons why dungeons exist. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of thi...

Jan 25, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 27

026 - Jolo #4 (part 2): Mail Call with Jason & Sam on New Players, Paladins, and Munchkins

Part 2 of the show that Joe recorded in Niagara Falls where he replies to feedback from Jason and Sam. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Joe also has an RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Jan 18, 202319 minSeason 1Ep. 26

025 - Jolo #4 (part 1): Mail Call with Jason & Sam on Theme songs, Lucky 7, Old Christmas Movies, Torpedoes

Joe is in Niagara Falls and replies to feedback from Jason and Sam. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Joe also has an RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Jan 11, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 25

024 - Interview with a New Gamer

Joe interviews Heathyr, who just had her first tabletop session. Heathyr is currently playing in The Lost Mine of Phandelver . Joe mentioned The Languages of Tolkein's Middle Earth by Ruth S. Noel . You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Joe also has an RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod and Alexander Nakarada ....

Jan 04, 202314 minSeason 1Ep. 24

023 - Mailcall #4

Joe and James respond to Jason and Sam who both sent in feedbac. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Dec 28, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 23

022 - Christmas 2022

Joe and James share Christmas messages for 2022. Poem Christmas Night by Joseph P. Gill Snow falls from heights unseen. As I stand by lights that twinkle green, I worry if they’ll make it all right Driving on this snowy night. Driving here this Christmas night. Eventually the doorbell rings. They’ve made it! Their arms full of pies and things. In the other room the children play, And I can’t help but say, “Oh! What a Christmas day!” All the family is there, and they talk. Down memory’s lanes the...

Dec 25, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 22

021 - Joe Who? (Part 2)

Part 2 of James interviewing Joe. Several times during the recording this is referred to as Episode 20 because we didn't know at the time that it would be broken down into two parts. Amongst the things Joe mentioned were: The Delvers was the only Actual Play podcast that Joe ever liked. Joe didn't mention any other gaming podcasts by name because we have a future episode all about that. Father Roderick's podcast Weird Island is a history podcast about Rhode Island. Joe especially recommended the...

Dec 21, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 21

020 - Joe Who? (Part 1)

James interviews Joe so we can all get to know him a bit better. Amongst the things Joe mentioned were: Getting public domain books from Project Gutenberg . Tom Corbett, Space Cadet: Wikipedia article or the seven novels on Gutenberg . The time that Joe hiked across Spain on the Camino de Santiago . You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followe...

Dec 14, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 20

019 - A GM By Any Other Name

Joe & James talk about the various things that you can call a GM. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Dec 07, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 19

018 - (Jolo) Lucky 7's Core Mechanic

In this Joe Solo episode, Joe talks about his vanity project, the Lucky 7 RPG. This episode covers the game's core mechanic. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe also has an RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 30, 202211 minSeason 1Ep. 18

017 - Character Background II

Joe & James respond to Evil Jeff's feedback about character background. Evil Jeff is the host of Minions and Musings: https://anchor.fm/eviljeff Also mentions is Jason's Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 23, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 17

016 - Joe Hates Art

Joe and James disagree about the benefit of art in game books. The article that Joe's niece shared about mental blindness: https://theconversation.com/blind-in-the-mind-why-some-people-cant-see-pictures-in-their-imagination-86849 Note that episode numbering changed for this episode. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast....

Nov 16, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 17

015 - JOLO #2

Joe responds to feedback about JOLO #1 and talks about the future of the podcast. Feedback from: Kevin of The Redcaps padcast: https://www.theredcaps.net/ Sam Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 14, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 8

014 - Mailcall #3: Jason on WhiteStar, Sam on Joe's Favorite Module

Joe and James respond to Jason and Sam who both sent in feedback from the review of WhiteStar. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 09, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 7

013 - Mailcall #2: Jason on High Level Healing & Defining RPGs

Joe and James listen and respond to a voicemail from Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://anchor.fm/jason376 You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 07, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 7

012 - Not Bond, but still a James

Joe interviews James so that we can get to know him better. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Nov 02, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 7

011 - Mailcall #1

In Mailcall #1 Joe and James try a new format to answer feedback they've received from David. Thanks for the feedback! In this episode Joe mentions the AD&D By the Book Combat Flowchart. It's 9 pages, not 17. You can find it at https://muleabides.wordpress.com/2013/06/05/the-pulsating-heart-of-add/ You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Fac...

Oct 31, 202212 minSeason 1Ep. 6

010 - Review: White Star - White Box Science Fiction Roleplaying

Joe and James review White Star: White Box Science Fiction Roleplaying and give it two sideways thumbs. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Oct 26, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 6

009 - (Bonus) Fun with Feedback #3!

Joe and James answer feedback they've received from Jason and Kevin. Thanks for the feedback! You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . An early draft of Barbarians of Lemuria can be found at http://www.1km1kt.net/rpg/barbarians-of-lemuria Other podcasts mentioned in this episode are: Evil Jeff's Minions and Musings Jason's Nerd...

Oct 23, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 5

008 - Basic Fantasy Equipment Emporium Review

Joe and James give The Basic Fantasy Equipment Emporium two thumbs up. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Joe has an RPG blog , and James has a fake Facebook account for followers of this podcast. Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Oct 19, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 5

007 - (Bonus) Fun with Feedback #2!

Joe and James answer feedback they've from Evil Jeff, Jason, Joe, and Zach Thanks for the feedback! You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . Other podcasts mentioned in this episode are: Rob C's Down in a Heap Evil Jeff's Minions and Musings Jason's Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....

Oct 17, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 4

006 - JOLO #1: Trek Alignments

Joe does his first solo episode. He talks about why a solo episode, about James's idea for a solo series, and finally he talks about using Star trek as the basis for OD&D's alignments. This episode was based on this blog post that Joe wrote . You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). If you want more of Joe, you can read his RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat. Music by Kevin MacLeod. JOLO Theme by Joe....

Oct 16, 20224 minSeason 1Ep. 4

005 - What is the OSR?

Joe and James talk about what the OSR means to each of them. James keeps trying to go off on tangents, but Joe won't let him. You can leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). If you want more of Joe, you can read his RPG blog . If you want more James, follow his fake Facebook account . Cover art logo by DesignKat. Music by Kevin MacLeod....

Oct 12, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 4

004 - (Bonus) Fun with Feedback!

Joe and James catch up with the feedback they've received so far. Thanks for the feedback! You can leave feedback about feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). You can read Joe's RPG blog , or follow James' fake Facebook account . Other podcasts mentioned in this episode are: Bandit's Keep Grogtalk Hindsightless Minions and Musings Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast Cover art logo by DesignKat. Music by Kevin MacLeod....

Oct 08, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 3

003 - Alignment Systems

For the first episode of OSR October, Joe and James talk about the three different alignment systems used in D&D's history, and a little about alignments in general. Surprisingly, there's a lot that they agree on in this episode! Leave feedback at anchor.fm/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST (562-774-2278). Cover art logo by DesignKat. Music by Kevin MacLeod....

Oct 05, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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