It's an extra-long special episode as we dig into some tips for adapting and creating monsters with game designer and author Gareth! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Apr 01, 2021•43 min
We continue our journey through Creature Catalogue's Undead section with a curiously familiar ghoul and a genuinely weird spirit. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 29, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer William brings you this episode all about divine patrons whose areas of responsibility are a little less cosmic and a little more mundane. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 24, 2021•23 min
Patreon backer Glenn brings you this bonus episode all about the undead villain par excellence , the lich! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 23, 2021•22 min
Our journey through the Undead section of Creature Catalogue continues with two creatures that aren't quite what they appear to be! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 22, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer David brings you this special episode all about what happens when the real monster ... is man. No, wait! Swords. The real monster is swords. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 19, 2021•26 min
The veil between life and death parts to release two monsters -- the energy-draining Agarat and the, er, energy-draining Dark Hood. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 15, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer Cassandra brings you this special episode all about a creature of magic and undeath -- or is it two creatures? If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 11, 2021•24 min
Patreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about what happens when hyper-advanced beings say -- or believe -- that they're gods. I mean, maybe they are! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution Licen...
Mar 10, 2021•26 min
The Monsters chapter ends as it began ... confusingly. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Mar 08, 2021•8 min
Ruth Tillman joins us to talk about her monster zine The Creeping Kudzu and the process of finding monster inspiration in real life. You can find more of Ruth's work at her website, Arkham Archivist . If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a C...
Mar 05, 2021•28 min
Patreon backer Ozzy brings you this special episode in which we take a look at two classics of medieval literature based on the same legend and compare the different ways they use monsters! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Com...
Mar 03, 2021•23 min
Two new monsters and an old one star in today's episode! And before anyone says anything, I know that there's a Snow Serpent or whatever in Deities and Demigods and a fluffy white snake in the AD&D 1e random encounter tables. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Je...
Mar 01, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer Andrew brings you this special episode all about the monsters who take free will away! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 25, 2021•21 min
Patreon backer Luke brings you this special episode all about the monsters you don't plan for. I can't find the blog post I was referring to, but I think it was on Against the Wicked City . The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Myst...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min
Two odd little monsters from the Monsters section of the Creature Catalogue feature in today's episode! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 22, 2021•10 min
Richard August of Steamforged Games joins the show to talk about Epic Encounters and why Cthulhu is his favourite monster! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution ...
Feb 19, 2021•35 min
Normal episode slightly delayed; no effects on long-term schedule. Just wanted to let people know in advance!
Feb 18, 2021•2 min
We're back in the Creature Catalogue as we take a look at a very strange Mimic-alike and a couple of aquatic menaces. The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution Licen...
Feb 15, 2021•9 min
Patreon backer Neil brings you this special episode all about a magical con artist! The Pamphlet of Pantheons is live on Kickstarter! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 11, 2021•21 min
Patreon backer Sam brings you this special episode all about the urban life of monsters and how to use it in games! If you'd like to be notified with the Pamphlet of Pantheons goes live, subscribe here. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a...
Feb 10, 2021•26 min
A D&D classic and a bit of a mechanical oddity star in today's episode. If you'd like to be notified with the Pamphlet of Pantheons goes live, subscribe here. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Feb 08, 2021•11 min
Patreon backer Chris brings you a special episode all about those little guys who give you quests, ask you riddles, or pick your pockets! If you'd like to be notified with the Pamphlet of Pantheons goes live, subscribe here. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse S...
Feb 05, 2021•23 min
Two shape-changing monsters from the Creature Catalogue star in today's episode! If you'd like to be notified with the Pamphlet of Pantheons goes live, subscribe here. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution Licen...
Feb 01, 2021•11 min
Patreon backer Jon brings you this special episode all about the pros and cons of making your monsters one of a kind! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 28, 2021•25 min
Patreon backer Katie asked me to talk about a monster of my choice, so you're gonna listen to a thing about dinosaurs and you're gonna like it. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 27, 2021•22 min
We've got two monsters in today's show. Both of them are small, and both of them bite! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 25, 2021•8 min
Patreon backer John wanted me to choose a monster from a previous episode to revisit, so that's what I did! Let's talk about hobgoblins in particular and military monsters in general. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons A...
Jan 22, 2021•22 min
Patreon supporter Mark brings you this special episode all about what happens when player characters stop fighting monsters and start befriending them! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 20, 2021•22 min
A little spirit and a great big bird star in today's episode of MONSTER MAN! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to Ray Otus for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by Jesse Spillane , used under a Creative Commons Attribution License ....
Jan 18, 2021•11 min
