One year anniversary, new giveaway, and... Munchkin James?! The Dekahedron RPG Podcast is celebrating its one year anniversary in style! With a new giveaway and a challenge to decide whether or not James is worthy of the Munchkin moniker. So what's up for grabs in the giveaway? We don't know yet! And now for the big question: is James worthy of the Munchkin moniker? That's for you to decide! In this special episode, the hosts will present evidence both for and against James's Munchkinhood. And t...
Sep 19, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 92
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Jason says nice words about the show where Daniel joined. 01:55 Jason will play Frontier Forts under the T&T rules... 02:50 ... and so will Daniel! Daniel also talks about narrative vs tactical 13:55 Michael/ChicgoWiz says its more about abstract vs detailed 20:16 Michael/ChicgoWiz talks about dynamic worlds and NPCs 15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong 24:01 Jason on life path character creation 28:12 Joe wraps it up and goes down a EastEnders r...
Sep 14, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Joe introduces you to Val, hos wonderful wife. Val discusses her love of SciFi & Fantasy and talks about why gaming isn't her thing. If you only tune in for the usual RPG-related episodes, you might want to skip this one. Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ) 📋 www.dekahedron.com/boards More information is at dekahedron.com Also, check out Joe's RPG blog . Cover art lo...
Sep 12, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 90
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Evil Jeff remembers Space: 1889 03:30 Jason wishes I talked more about Lucky 7 05:25 Jason bought Frontier Forts of Kelnore 12:42 Daniel wants heroes to earn it 18:23 Daniel talks about Swords & Spells 15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong 24:01 Jason on life path character creation 29:51 Daniel wants my OD&D life path creation 22:53 Daniel wants to know more about Narrative vs Tactical 29:23 Joe wraps it up The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Kee...
Sep 08, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Joe is joined by Daniel of the Bandit's Keep podcast to discuss the various parts of the adventure's story that are owned by the GM and the parts owned by the players. Guest: Daniel is the host of the Bandit's Keep podcast as well as the Bandit's Keep YouTube channel. he also has products available at DriveThruRPG. Podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton YouTube: youtube.com/banditskeep DriveThru: drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/19699/Bandits-Keep Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.cha...
Sep 05, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 88
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:09 Jason is loving Kelnore 03:39 Daniel teases the next episode 05:32 Daniel talks about Medium Foot Swordsmen 08:08 Daniel talks about running con games 12:10 Jason on real life coming first, secret Star Wars, and MSPE 15:39 Daniel gets T&T Editions wrong 24:01 Jason on life path character creation 29:51 Daniel wants my OD&D life path creation 33:52 Jason is reminded of Fringeworthy ... 35:25 ...but would use FTL2448 with limited aliens. 37:37 Joe ...
Sep 01, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Joe answers all 31 prompts for the #RPG-A-Day 2023 challenge. Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ) Also, check out Joe's RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod ....
Aug 29, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Jason says to give in and follow the dice 04:17 Jason likes generic supplements and thinks about Space: 1999 08:44 Daniel talks Traveller and Tunnels & Trolls 15:31 ChcgaWiz/Mike is grateful for winning Little Fuzzy 21:07 Jason says that the best way to play Hardwired is with Hardwired 22:50 Jason talks about bloodthirsty Ewoks 26:51 Joe wraps it up The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Cockatrice...
Aug 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Joe wraps up the Frontier Forts of Kelnore series. in this episode he tell's the fort's backstory and very briefly outlines it's contents. Joe's previous blog post about this product: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2021/03/frontier-forts-of-kenore-part-1.html Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ) Also, check out Joe's RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin...
Aug 23, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Karl wants to change his answer 02:25 Jason asks who should run the NPCs 03:48 Evil Jeff likes the Kelnore review 06:39 Evil Jeff calls back to compare Kelnore with B1: Into the Unknown 08:01 Jason wonders if Kelnore was the first adventure generator 09:30 Jason wants to play 10:11 James lost his character sheet 11:13 Chcgowiz/Michael likes Joe's space sandbox 19:08 Daniel muses about settings vs rules 22:37 Daniel talks more about the Mountains of New Y...
Aug 18, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Joe revisits the Frontier Forts of Kelnore. Listen along as he follows the book's steps, rolls the dice, and crafts an adventure with this classic game aid. Joe's previous blog post about this product: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2021/03/frontier-forts-of-kenore-part-1.html Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278 ) Also, check out Joe's RPG blog . Cover art logo by DesignKa...
Aug 15, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 82
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:18 Jason talks about animal wounds in Traveller 02:51 Daniel talks about the Voltron & the mountains of New York 06:46 Michael/Chgowiz talks about his Traveller campaign 14:34 Daniel wonders how Traveller players handled gaps in the crew 18:09 Jason pines about hearting Keith generate characters The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Dungeon Master's Handbook: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t...
Aug 11, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Joe & James delve into a classic: Frontier Forts of Kelnore . Published in 1978 by Judges Guild, this D&D supplement offers a modular system for generating frontier forts, featuring maps, tables, and inhabitants. Explore the nostalgia and practicality of this gem from gaming history. Joe's previous blog post about this product: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2021/03/frontier-forts-of-kenore-part-1.html Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
Aug 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 80
In today's episode I'm joined by Evil Jeff of the Minions & Musings Podcast. Together we listen to the entries of the Favorite Hard SciFi Giveaway. At the end I reveal my favorite, and we roll for the winner. The entries: Einstein's Bridge by John Kramer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Einstein's_Bridge_(novel) I, Robot by Isaac Asimov https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Robot Starships Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starship_Troopers The Forever War by Joe Haldeman ...
Aug 04, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Keith, who is still relatively new to the gaming world, returns to the show to share his thoughts on creating a character in Traveller for the first time. He compares the experience to D&D and discusses the unique aspects of Traveller's character creation. Please send feedback using any of these methods: Join the P.L.A.Y. web forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards https://sayhi.chat/dekahedron or http://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron.com or call/...
Aug 01, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 78
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Michael/Chigowiz talks about the Season of Traveller 09:45 Jason talks about James's Traveller character 12:15 Daniel talks about space comabt in Coriolis RPG 20:55 Daniel talks about the Voltron reboot 22:35 Jason talks about Chill: Black Morn Manor 26:33 Jason talks more boardgames: Dungeon , The Lonely Mountain , & A Touch of Evil 29:23 Michael educates me about Swords & Spells 36:51 Joe wraps and asks a Traveller rules question Other Podcasts...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Joe embarks on a journey to design a space-based sandbox campaign. He shares his creative process, brainstorming ideas, and navigating through the complexities of a universe filled with parallel earths and interdimensional exploration. He debates between the allure of sleeper ships and the enigma of societal collapse with a dash ghost worlds. This episode delves into the magic of campaign development, blending realism and fun in an imaginative space opera setting. So suit up for cosmic adventure...
Jul 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason talks about the flavor of space battles. 02:12 Evil Jeff likes his space battles with a hint of lime. 08:29 Jason talks about Betrayal at the House on the Hill 12:26 Joe closes the show Links: P.L.A.Y. Web Forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards Minions & Musings podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Betrayal at house on the Hill: http...
Jul 21, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Join Joe as he guides James through the creation of a classic Traveller character. Witness the birth of Lucas Longwalker, a repo man engineering the challenges of the far future. Please send you feedback using any of these methods: Join the P.L.A.Y. web forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards 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 . ...
Jul 18, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 74
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason likes the episode he was in. 02:50 Daniel says that RPGs are defined by expectations 06:02 Evil Jeff echoes my thoughts about programs with built-in pauses 07:48 Jason talks about Cocktrice Nuggets and Percentile Dice 11:19 Evil Jeff talks about RPGs and board games 14:16 Joe closes the show Links: P.L.A.Y. Web Forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton/ Cock...
Jul 13, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Joe and James discuss three "flavors" of space opera campaigns: Midway/Baa Baa Black Sheep: Fighter pilots launching from carriers. PT-109: Ship-to-ship combat with crew members filling different roles. Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: Players controlling small crafts that can combine. Please send you feedback using any of these methods: Join the P.L.A.Y. web forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message or email feedback@dekahedron....
Jul 10, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 72
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason likes rolling on tables manually 02:07 James prefers automated systems (discussion) 07:30 Rich (first time caller) likes manual 11:01 Jason isn't anti-Traveller and talks Hard Sci-Fi 17:56 Joe closes the show Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Please send you feedback using any of these methods: web forum: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards or sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcas...
Jul 06, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Joe talks with James and Jason and together they try to determine what exactly defines an RPG. This is what they came up with: No winning/losing condition Open world/freedom of movement Open decisions A unique character to be played Motivations are internal Adjudication method (usually GM) Character Change A world that changes in response to the characters Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Please send you feedback using any of these methods: J...
Jul 04, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 70
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason says sandboxes are traditional and he misses Elite 08:54 Evil Jeff loved the Sandboxes episode 10:49 Jason likes the idea of a web forum 12:30 Evil Jeff prefers a BBS 19:56 Jason says I should try Starships & Spacemen Retro Games hardware Commdore/Amiga emulators: https://retrogames.biz/products/ VICE: The Versatile Commodore Emulator: https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/ UAE: Amiga Emulator: https://amiga.technology/uae/ O...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this episode of Dekahedron RPG, Joe delves into the merits of manually generating random content versus using computer programs. Discover Joe's perspective on why manual generation can result in a more coherent and immersive experience. While computer-generated content may offer convenience, Joe highlights the potential disconnect that arises when presented with a block of stats or data. He discusses how manually generated content allows for a more meaningful connection to the generated eleme...
Jun 27, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 67
In this episode Jason, Evil Jeff, and Daniel all respond to Joe's house rules for Traveller character creation. Jason is the host of The Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co/ Evil Jeff is the host of the Minions & Musings podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Daniel is the host of The Bandit's Keep podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Please send you feedback using any of these methods: sayhi.chat/dekahedron or podcasters...
Jun 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Join us in this insightful episode as Joe engages James in a discussion about sandbox-style campaigns and the player's perspective. Discover James' thoughts and feelings about this open-ended style of gameplay, and gain valuable insights into how Dungeon Masters (DMs) can enhance the sandbox experience for players. Listen as James shares his experiences, preferences, and challenges encountered within sandbox campaigns. Explore the freedom, immersion, and sense of agency that this style offers, a...
Jun 21, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 66
In this episode Joe answers these calls: 00:00 Opening Theme 00:18 Jason thought Heathyr & Keith were interesting 00:45 Evil Jeff also liked Heathyr & Keith and wants to talk to me about Bloodport Isle 05:20 Jason also wants to talk to me about Bloodport Isle 06:26 Jason talks Colonial Gothic 10:10 Jason likes Through Dungeons Deep and Old Reviews 15:45 Evil Jeff thanks us for the give-away 15:45 Evil Jeff thanks us for the give-away 18:50 Jason is quite a fan of contests Jason is the ho...
Jun 16, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Joe unveils his house rules for character creation in the classic Traveller RPG! 00:00 Introduction 02:19 Attribute Generation 02:52 Career Choices/Citizens of the Imperium 04:02 The Draft 05:25 Alternate Pirate Ranks 06:00 Skill Rolls 10:10 The Infamous Survival Roll 11:51 Aging Rolls 13:30 Mustering Out 14:50 Pensions 15:22 Wrap-up 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/d...
Jun 14, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 64
In this episode, Joe gives away a copy of Through Dungeons Deep: A Fantasy Gamer's Handbook . Daniel submitted the Knock zine: https://www.themerrymushmen.com/shop-tmm/ Evil Jeff submitted Legends & Lore of the American Indians: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1566190398/ Jason submitted Dicing with Dragons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicing_with_Dragons Jason also submitted Down in the Dungeon: https://grognardia.blogspot.com/2010/10/down-in-dungeon.html Daniel is the host of The Bandit's Keep...
Jun 09, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 63
