Inspired by Jason's listener challenge, Joe, Darkfluid, and James unleash their creativity! Each presenter dives into a different RPG system to craft the ultimate Minotaur thief. James tackles the challenge in AD&D 2nd Edition, Darkfluid unleashes his vision in Lamentations of the Flame Princess, and Joe uses Fate Accelerated Edition. Will these monstrous thieves be cunning masterminds or blundering bull-headed bandits? Tune in to find out! 0:00 Opening theme 0:33 Tribute to James M. Ward 1:...
Mar 26, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Joe, Darkfluid, and James come together to review the submissions and select a victor for the contest unveiled in Episode 113. As they navigate through the process, they engage in discussions about thief characters. Darkfluid's Podcast: https://darkfluid.substack.com/ Big Eyes, Small Mouth, 4E: https://www.dyskami.ca/besm.html Unbelievably Simple Role-playing System (USR): https://www.lulu.com/shop/scott-malthouse/unbelievably-simple-role-playing-system-usr/ebook/product-18853511.html The Caller...
Mar 19, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Join Joe & Daniel (from the Bandit’s Keep) as they delve into the “Legends of the Ancient World,” a free almost-RPG from Dark City Games. In this final installment of a two-part series, they’ll discuss they parts they like the least and give their overall impression of the game. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, tune in to discover hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming. Dark City Games: https://www.darkcitygames.com/ Legends of the Ancient World free download: htt...
Mar 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 119
Join Joe & Daniel (from the Bandit’s Keep) as they delve into the “Legends of the Ancient World,” a free almost-RPG from Dark City Games. In this first installment of a two-part series, they’ll explore the give an overview of the system and discuss they parts they like the most. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or new to the genre, tune in to discover hidden gems in the world of tabletop gaming. Dark City Games: https://www.darkcitygames.com/ Legends of the Ancient World free download: https:...
Mar 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Joe answers your feedback. Along the way he discusses the line of demarcation between the player and the GM along with other gaming topics. Links: Evil Jeff's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Karl's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez Jason's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Riley's Show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcaster...
Feb 27, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Joe offers a quick update, shares his frustration with the Traveller game, and answers feedback. Links: Fathom Events: https://www.fathomevents.com/ Daniel's show: Jason's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Mirke's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562-RPG-CAST ( 562-774-2278...
Feb 20, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 116
Valerie returns to join Joe as the answer the feedback from Episode 109 and talk about the movies and television that they watched in January. Links: Fathom Events: https://www.fathomevents.com/ Jason's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Evil Jeff 's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Karl's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgi...
Feb 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 115
In this bonus episode, Joe steps away from our usual gaming fare to recount the events of an unforgettable Saturday night—February 4, 1984. Join us as Joe shares a gripping tale from his past, recorded exactly 40 years later. 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...
Feb 06, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Joe is joined by special guest James. Together, they describe the thief characters that were created using point buy systems, a character creation method that allows more customization and flexibility than rolling dice. This is a follow-up to episode 106, where they discussed the pros and cons of this system. Plus, they answer some feedback from Jason and Mirke the Meek, who shared their thoughts on the previous episode. Jason's show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Mirke's show...
Jan 30, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Joe opens the show with a small tribute to mark the passing of gaming legend Jennell Jaquays . After that he is joined by Daniel from The Bandit's Keep podcast and YouTube channel . Daniel creates a Tunnels & Trolls character that will be used in an upcoming show. Finally, Joe answers feedback from Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast . Join the conversation: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@dekahedron.com 📞📱 562...
Jan 24, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Joe shows you how to spice up your D&D games with some exotic creatures from the Traveller universe. Using the Animal Encounters tables from classic Traveller's Book 3, he randomly generates an alien animal and then converts it to a D&D monster stat block. What kind of beast will he end up with? How will it fit into your campaign world? Tune in and find out! Share your thoughts via: 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/message 📧 feedback@deka...
Jan 17, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Joe talks about the plans for the podcast in 2024 and answers feedback from: Daniel from the Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Evil Jeff from Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Jason from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Also mentioned: Kevin MacLeod's graph paper and music: https://incompetech.com/ Suno AI, AI created music: https://www.suno.ai/ Share your thoughts via...
Jan 10, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Joe and Valerie briefly reflect of each of the movies that the saw in the theater in 2023. This is a bonus episode, so there's no gaming content. 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 logo by DesignKat . Music by Kevin MacLeod a...
Jan 02, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Joe is joined by Daniel of the Bandit's Keep podcast to discuss the rules for the Shirts & Skirts Star Trek-inspired RPG. 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.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcasters.spotif...
Dec 27, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Merry Christmas
Dec 23, 2023•3 min
In this episode Joe is joined by Daniel from The Bandit's Keep. The list to callers' entries as everyone tries to guess with the Shirts & Skirts RPG is about: 00:00 Introduction 04:20 The call-in entries. 28:50 The reveal. 41:57 The give-away. 45:22 Outro. The Callers' Podcasts & Sites: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Baffle Box Games: http://baffleboxgames.com/ Betelnut Games: https://betelnutgames.com/ Diegetic Advancement: https://open.spotif...
Dec 19, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In this episode Joe is joined by James and they discuss the relative advantages of random and point buy character creation methods in RPG's. Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ Please send 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 ( 562-774-2278 ). C...
Dec 13, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 106
In this episode Joe talks about how Advantages & Disadvantages work in his homebrew ruleset, Lucky 7. He also takes calls from Daniel, Evil Jeff, and Michael/Mirke the Meek. The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Mirke the Meek: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: ...
Dec 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Two new callers! Riley from Australia, and Michael from upstate New York! The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Mirke the Meek: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mirke-the-meek Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ Please send feedback using any of these methods: sayhi.chat/de...
Nov 29, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Join Joe and special guest Jason from the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast in this episode as they dive into a review of 'Tunnel Quest,' a free and rules-light fantasy RPG. Uncover the unique aspects, mechanics, and overall impressions of this intriguing game. Whether you're a seasoned RPG enthusiast or a newcomer, this review offers insights that will spark your curiosity. Tune in for an engaging discussion about 'TunnelQuest' and explore the world of tabletop roleplaying games! Links: Tunnel Quest RPG:...
Nov 21, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 103
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 The next give-away: Shirts & Skirts 04:47 Jason likes Paladins & Rangers 15:07 Daniel is on the fence with Paladins & Rangers 22:12 Jason ponders about Magical Thieves 25:55 Daniel gives his initial thoughts about Magical Thieves 32:44 Daniel calls back to talk to himself about Magical Thieves 38:50 Jason worries about Munchkins & point-buy disadvantages 43:27 Daniel is aggravated by spotlight-stealing players 50:52 Jason on George Washin...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 102
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Joe's vacation... 01:52 ... Discovery Cove 02:02 ... Medieval Times 03:21 ... Bunratty Castle 04:20 ... Wizard of Oz museum 02:01 ...and so does Daniel 06:35 Recent movies 08:15 Jason complains about the way I ordered attributes 10:07 This we should roll to enter a class 13:23 Thinks 1st levels should be immune to banes 17:38 Evil Jeff talks like a member of the AV Club 20:45 JoCool writes in to say the they liked my Paladin/Ranger 24:15 Øystein says hi ...
Nov 08, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Welcome to the 100th Episode of the Dekahedron RPG Cast! Join Joe, James, and special guest Mike the ChgoWiz from the Dungeon Masters Handbook podcast for a celebration of this milestone. In this special episode, the team delves into the intriguing topic of 'munchkin players,' discussing their characteristics and quirks. Following this, they dive into the results of the 'Is James a Munchkin' contest, revealing the answer to this fun competition and the fortunate winner. And for a nostalgic treat...
Oct 31, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Joe concludes OSR October with a groundbreaking twist: re-imagining the thief as a subclass of the Magic User! Join us for this grand finale as we re-tool the very essence of the thief class in classic RPG systems. Joe's innovative approach will leave you spellbound, making it a perfect fit for OD&D, Holmes, B/X, BECMI, and your favorite retro-clones. Discover how the magical thief seamlessly combines the arts of stealth and spellcasting in a way that will forever change the way you approach...
Oct 25, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 99
In this third installment of OSR October, Joe reinvents Rangers and Paladins using a minimalist approach. These "new" classes are ready for OD&D, Holmes, B/X, BECMI, and all your favorite retro-clones. Join us as we explore these classic character classes in a whole new light. Joe's streamlined system accommodates either humans or as the "race as class" concept for these two fighter variants. Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ ...
Oct 18, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Joe is still the Dungeon Master, James is still in the character creation spotlight, and the Dekahedron RPG Cast is still celebrating OSR October. This week we're showcasing a unique method for crafting OD&D, BX, and BECMI characters, inspired by the life-path system from the Traveller RPG. Join us as James rolls the dice and shapes the destiny of a new hero. Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ Please send feedback using any of ...
Oct 11, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Joe is joined by James to celebrate OSR October. In this episode: Joe shares a new technique for generating attributes in D&D and other OSR games. The technique is meant to give the players more control than Method 1, but still be true to Old School sensibilities. James uses that technique to makes a T&T character. While it's not D&D the technique works the same. Joe's blog: https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/ The P.L.A.Y. Forums: http://www.dekahedron.com/boards/ Please send feedback u...
Oct 03, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 96
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Evil Jeff tells us how he downloads podcasts... 02:01 ...and so does Daniel 04:24 Evil Jeff recollects about board games 06:45 Daniel says dungeons monsters will investigate noise 10:20 Jason talks about puzzles ruining adventures 17:26 Jason doesn't like Peter Jackson's The Hobbit 23:15 Daniel talks about the themes of Foundation 27:45 Daniel has know people his whole life 33:18 Chicago Wiz also talks about Foundation 37:35 Jason found Star Cops on YouT...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Joe welcomes Evil Jeff from the Minions & Musings podcast to review Risus: The Anything RPG , a free and simple role-playing game system by S. John Ross. Risus : Free rules: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170294/Risus-The-Anything-RPG The Risus Companion: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/203657/Risus-Companion Guest: Evil Jeff is the host of the minions & Musings podcast. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff/ Share your thoughts : 🌐 sayhi.chat/dekahedron 🎙 podcast...
Sep 27, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 94
In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 01:08 Evil Jeff says computer people don't volunteer information. 05:57 Jason on taxi drivers in Heavy Metal & The Fifth Element 10:11 Daniel hangs out with weird females. 22:33 Spencer shamefully talks about EastEnders . 31:23 Joe wraps it up The Callers' Podcasts: Bandit's Keep: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-norton Keep Off the Borderlands: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall Minions & Musings: https://podcasters.spot...
Sep 22, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 93
