In this episode of the Dekahedron podcast, Joe and Jame take a deep dive into their favorite aspects and criticisms of "Through Dungeons Deep: A Fantasy Gamers’ Handbook" by Robert Plamondon. They provide a balanced and engaging review that sheds light on the book's strengths and weaknesses. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to the hobby, their perspectives will help you gauge the value of "Through Dungeons Deep" and its potential impact on your gaming journey. Don't miss this episode as th...
Jun 07, 2023•20 min
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason wants to hear more of Joe's worlds 01:51 Daniel hates the Tiefling but loves shape changing 07:20 Jason will watch Jack Ryan and the legend of Kill Devil Hills 13:33 Daniel loves the Fat Dragon 16:40 Joes begs for more feedback Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Daniel is the host of The Bandit's Keep podcast: https://banditskeep.wordpress.com/bandits-keep-podcast/ Please ...
Jun 02, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Join us for a special episode as Heathyr returns to the show. This time she is accompanied by her husband Keith. Together the talk to Joe and reflect on their first six months of gaming. Don't forget to leave your feedback by emailing feedback@dekahedron.com, or leaving a voice message at 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ), or by visiting sayhi.chat/dekahedron For more information visit dekahedron.com . And be sure to check out Joe's RPG blog, the Vagabond GM for more great content. Music by ...
May 31, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 60
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason on Fat Dragon & fantasy films. 09:23 Jason asks about Joe's Favorite Jack Ryan 12:10 Jason on Points of Light 16:03 Outro & Contest Info Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Please send you feedback using any of these methods: sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2...
May 26, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this episode of the Dekahedron RPG cast, Joe escorts you on a journey to "Bloodport Isle," a fantasy campaign that he created. You'll hear: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 King Rugo's Proclamation 03:59 Adowa's Lament 07:22 Setting overview "King Rugo's Proclamation" is Rugo's version of the rise of the powerful pirate-turned-king, the conquest of the Silver Scale tribe, and the establishment of Bloodport. "Adowa's Lament" is the High Priestess of the Dunya people recounting a time of harmony shatte...
May 24, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00-Opening Theme 00:18-Jason on Crits & Fumbles 03:12-Pink Phantom on Crowfield and the Internal Logic of Worlds 08:33-Jason on Crowfield and Group World Creation 11:59-Evil Jeff on Names & Crowfield 15:56-(Bonus/off topic) Jason on Renfield, Fifth Element and Heavy Metal Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Pink Phantom is the host of the Phantom Thoughts Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
May 19, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Joe and James give their spoiler-free review of the movie 'Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves' in this episode the Dekahedron podcast. Get their thoughts on the latest D&D movie and find out if it lives up to the hype. This review is perfect for both die-hard fans and newcomers to the series! 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 ...
May 17, 2023•19 min
Join Joe in this episode of the Dekahedron RPG podcast as he discusses the Crowfield Style Campaign - an approach to tabletop role-playing games that's perfect for exploration hex-crawls. Discover what makes this campaign style so special and learn how you can incorporate it into your next game. Plus, Joe talks about the state of the podcast and shares his plans for the future. Don't forget to leave your feedback by emailing feedback@dekahedron.com, or leaving a voice message at 562-RPG-CAST ( ...
May 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Joe & James discuss crits & fumbles. 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. Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
May 10, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In this episode: Jason talks about gold and XP Dustin talks about beeping and gender You can leave feedback at: sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/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 ....
May 05, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Joe asks James's opinion about when in the story to begin a plot-driven campaign. 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. Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
May 03, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode: Evil Jeff talks about character backgrounds. Evil Jeff is the host of the Minions & Musings podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff James talks about paladins. Sam talks about character gender & orientation Jason also talks about gender. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ And so does Evil Jeff. Robo-Jason makes an appearance to win the quintruple crown. You can leave feedback at: sayhi.chat/dekahe...
Apr 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Dekahedon celebrates the 50 episodes with gold! Joe & James talk about cold (and other) coins. They also announce a give-away. 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. Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
Apr 26, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode: Jason joins the robot overlords. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Jason talks about why paladins are such jerks. Robo-Heathyr thinks her voice sounds funny. Robo-Sam is weirded out by his voice/ Jason talks about playing the opposite sex. You can leave feedback at: sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Joe also ...
Apr 21, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Joe & James talk about playing a character of a different gender. 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. Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
Apr 19, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 48
In this episode: Heathyr talks about Table Manners Sam talks about Strategy Patterns in software design Jason talks Paladins. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron 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 ....
Apr 14, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Joe and ChatGPT talk about gods in a game world. You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). You can talk to ChatGPT here: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Joe also has an RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
Apr 12, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this episode: Jason talk about table etiquette and Savage Worlds Dustin steals our identity You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron 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 ....
Apr 07, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Joe talks about how difficult it is to roll up a Paladin in Greyhawk and 1E. If the numbers got all jumbled in your head, you can read it here: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2020/11/old-school-paladins-by-numbers.html . 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 . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by K...
Apr 05, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this episode: Jason & James disagree about the use of Safety Tools Jason talks about the D&D cartoon Lauren reveals the secret that Venger is really Eeyore! Sam bakes cookies and tells us how he and his characters are the same yet different. Links to 'Requiem,' the unproduced last episode of the D&D cartoon: The script is linked at the end of this blog post by Michael Reaves (one of the show's writers): https://soulofacarp.com/ReavesSite/requiem_preface.htm The dramatic reading of...
Mar 31, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Joe & James discuss etiquette around the gaming table. 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. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacL...
Mar 29, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Joe & James commemorate the passing of actor Adam Rich by reviewing the Dungeons & Dragons animated series. This is part 2 of 2. In this part, we talk about each of the main characters of the show. More information of the TV series can be found on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(TV_series) 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 ...
Mar 24, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Joe & James commemorate the passing of actor Adam Rich by reviewing the Dungeons & Dragons animated series. This is part 1 of 2. In this part, we give an overview of our thoughts on the series. More information of the TV series can be found on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons_(TV_series) 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...
Mar 22, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Joe responds to some voicemail from Jason, and emails from Dustin & Heathyr. Links from this episode: Jason submitted a post from RB's "B/X Blackrazor" blog about attributes and XP bonus in OD&D: http://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com/2021/05/wow-i-finally-get-it.html You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron 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 ...
Mar 17, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 39
TRIGGER WARNING - This episode make oblique references to several topics that some listeners may be sensitive to. Feel free to skip this episode if you feel that might apply to you. Heathyr joins Joes to talk about safety tools around the table. This topic was inspired by a voice mail from Jason, the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ The X Card: https://geekinitiative.com/x-card-your-gaming-ring-of-protection/ Lines & Veils: https://rpg.stackexchange....
Mar 15, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Joe responds to a voicemail from Jason, and emails from Sam & Heathyr. Links from this episode: Rob's Acquistions episode of the Down in a Heap podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-c/episodes/Acquisitions-From-Backstory-and-a-Transmission-from-Planet-Eris-e1vl3ae Robert Lynn Asprin's MythAdventures series: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythAdventures You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/text 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ). Jason is the host of the...
Mar 10, 2023•12 min
Joe & James discuss the merits of class-based systems vs skill-based systems. 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. Jason is the host of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Cover art logo by DesignKa...
Mar 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Joe responds to some voicemails from Jason. Links from this episode: Flipping & Turning Magazine (AD&D Monster to AC adjustment chart is in Issue #3): https://smolderingdung.itch.io/ Jason's episode about Hackmaster: https://anchor.fm/jason376/episodes/143-All-About-Hackmaster-elu4hp You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron 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.carr...
Mar 03, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 35
James had an idea that we should each build our own character from the same set of stats, and show that it's not the stats that make the character. Meanwhile Evil Jeff phones in to talk about character backgrounds. This episode merges both of those. Episode 2, Character Background: https://anchor.fm/jpgill/episodes/002---Character-Backgrounds-e1odqn2 Episode 17, Character Background II: https://anchor.fm/jpgill/episodes/017---Character-Background-II-e1r6a2k Duckpin bowling: https://en.wikipedia....
Mar 01, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Joe and James respond to a couple of voicemails from Jason. Links from this episode: Jason recommends this blog post about the Mythic Underworld: https://saveversusallwands.blogspot.com/2017/05/the-dungeon-as-mythic-underworld.html Joe fails to remember the name of the Zenopus Archives: https://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/ You can leave feedback at sayhi.chat/dekahedron 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:...
Feb 24, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 33
