Does a low bar of entry mean a ruleset wouldn’t benefit from system mastery? Plus infravision in OD&D, a REAVER session recap, and short review of Masters of the Universe Revelation Part 2. Topic prompt from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9
I talk a little bit about my desire to run some traditional games (one with a twist), the woes of my new work schedule, and I open the mail bag. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi) https://anchor.fm/menion Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Joe (Biggus Geekus) http://biggusgeekuspodcast.com/ Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor...
Find out what scares my listeners, they bare all! Thank you Taylor for the topic. Calls from Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall B.J. aka GameDoc (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Menion aka Rob (Con...
Dungeon Crawl Classics session recap. Also in this episode we talk about system mastery and I don’t mean the podcast! Stay around for one (or two) stingers at the end. Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9
More discussion on whether Cthulhu is still scary and a request for listeners to call in with what they find scary today. Also discussed Demons (1985) and Prince of Darkness (1987) Calls from B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist John (The Red Dice Diaries) https://reddicediaries.com/ Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) https://anchor.fm/free-thrall Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Episode art from Greg Murphy’s tumbler here: https://gre...
Quick tribute to Peter Scolari who lost the fight with leukemia last month. AD&D 2E session recap. Karl questions whether it’s ok to discuss non-horror movies and whether ugly people should have good looking partners. Finally I answer Joe Richter’s concern about simple games & adaptability (potential trigger alert for an environmental sustainability comment I make). Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (...
Robert Dean Stockwell 5 March 1936 - 7 November 2021 will be missed. This is an all too short and inadequate look at his life & career. 2014 Taos Art Show: https://youtu.be/8dcOQSMGAOA Other sound clips from: https://youtu.be/01PJ6_J7vjs and https://youtu.be/QwhMQYvJpv8
Mail bag episode plus some spooky and Howardian unboxings at the end of the show. Calls from Daniel Norton (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe Salvador (Raven God Games) https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/?m=1 Joe “Doctor Love” Richter (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 John Kantor (Ghost in the Machine Publishing) https://anchor.fm/john-kantor Doctor Karl Rodriguez (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at...
REAVER & Dungeon Crawl Classics session recaps, I talk about the OD&D+Chainmail being suitable as a generic system, and I open the mail bag. Menion on random rolls during character generation https://anchor.fm/menion/episodes/Message-in-a-Bottle-e19i3ms Daniel on simultaneous initiative https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton/episodes/Simultaneous-initiative-and-Thews-e18sj7s Muhammad Ali throwing 12 punches in under 3 seconds https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.givemesport.com/1596037-muhammad-ali...
Recap of our latest Pathfinder 2 session. Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez heard my recent discussion with John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries media empire https://reddicediaries.com/ about possible RPG systems for Dune and called to ask, “Why not Modiphius’ 2D20 version?” Also if you can’t get enough unboxings there is a “deleted one” after the end credits.
Mail bag episode! One call with spoilers for The Norliss Tapes after the end credits. Ray Otus' Astro https://rayotus.itch.io/astro The Angry GM on Popcorn Initiative https://theangrygm.com/popcorn-initiative-a-great-way-to-adjust-dd-and-pathfinder-initiative-with-a-stupid-name/ Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor....
Are some things too old to spoil? John Alan Large from Red Dice Diaries joins me for the discussion plus we talk about Burning Wheel and possible systems for a Dune RPG. Also this week in gaming and an unboxing bonanza! You can find more of John here: https://reddicediaries.com/ Legacy: Life Among the Ruins RPG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/237393/Legacy-Life-Among-the-Ruins-2nd-Edition You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on th...
Special unboxing, gaming ideas from Dan Curtis’ The Norliss Tapes and we reach into the mail bag! Calls from First Age (Gaming from the First Age) https://anchor.fm/first-age Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Joe (Biggus Geekus) http://biggusgeekuspodcast.com/ Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon Discord Ray Otus did the art for this sh...
Listen to the entries for the October Initiative Contest! Gasp as the winner is announced! Marvel at the lavish prize! You can listen to Safer’s full entry here: https://anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting/episodes/Rambling-into-initiative-e18mm85 Rob talks about initiative starting at the 25:45 mark on this episode: https://anchor.fm/rob-c/episodes/Ride-to-Work-Ramble-The-PaladinRanger-Dilemma-e18sftl Entries from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist present...
A look back at the Running Beagle Games publication a decade later and the master of the TV horror movie of yesteryear. Also session recaps and unboxings. Infiltrating The BrOSR https://anchor.fm/brosr Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton https://anchor.fm/first-age B/X Blackrazor’s blog: http://bxblackrazor.blogspot.com/?m=0 You can find Evil Jeff’s deep dive into the B/X Companion on Minions and Musings: https://anchor.fm/eviljeff You can leave me a message here on...
The GMologist presents host Karl Rodriguez joins me to open the mail bag! Remember the day this is published, 20 October 2021, is the last day to enter The October Initiative, send me a message (how ever you can) telling me your favorite initiative system and why & your least favorite initiative system and why. Amazing prizes await! Karl talks more about Twilight 2000 mechanics here: https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episodes/The-GMologist-Presents---Firefight-at-the-Farm-e18hv0r and here: ht...
Session recaps! The One Ring 2E. Spoiler free short discussion for the new Dungeon Crawl Classics free RPG day scenario Tomb of the Savage Kings. Complete recap here: https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist/episodes/Lotsa-Games-and-Lotsa-Calls-e18pfbi Karl Rodriguez also joins me to discuss the Pathfinder 2 Abomination Vaults Adventure Path using Fantasy Grounds Unity. You can hear more from Karl on his podcast The GMologist presents: https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez 20 Oct 2021 is the last day to subm...
John Alan Large of the Red Dice Diaries media empire joins me for a chat. You can find all of John's media here https://reddicediaries.com/ Remember you only have until 20 October 2021 to enter The October Initiative, send me a message (how ever you can) telling me your favorite initiative system and why & your least favorite initiative system and why. Amazing prizes await! You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon ...
Mail bag episode mostly about Cyberpunk 2020. Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Remember you only have until 20 October 2021 to enter The October Initiative, send me a message (how ever you can) telling me your favorite initiative system and why & your least favorite initiative system and why. Amazing prizes await! You can leave me a message here o...
Session recaps of DEX and Twilight 2000 4E plus unboxings and random thoughts. Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Call your entries for the RichterCon 202X theme to https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon Discord Ray Otus did the art for this show, you can find his blog at plundergrounds.blogspot.com/ TJ Drennon provides music for my show. Favorite Charity: Forgotten Angels website www.forgottena...
Daniel Norton of the Bandit's Keep podcast, YouTube and actual play YouTube channels (so close to having a media empire!) joins me for this mail bag episode. We comment on the listener calls and pontificate on a variety of subjects from gritty comic books to TSR Marvel Super Heroes to Dungeon Crawl Classics to if the GM & players are playing the same or not. You can find Daniel's podcast here https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Calls from B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) http...
Warning, this is my unedited, raw thoughts. I give a recap of the first session of my Cyberpunk 2020 mini-campaign “Hard Rain” Remember this is a ramble filled first take, I meant to redo this recap but didn’t get a chance to do so before the publication deadline.
Karl Rodriguez talks about 2d20 and the super duper fireball fart thing plus other calls! To hear more about d12GO listen to Julz talk to the designer here https://anchor.fm/jewelsfromnz/episodes/Glitter-15---New-RPG-System-D12Go-e17tpup Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Calls from B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.f...
A short episode with an argument against meta currency, some unboxings and the backstory for my upcoming Pathfinder 2 campaign run by Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist presents. Don’t forget to send your October Initiative entry in by the full moon, 20 October 2021! Todd reads Risus and talks about lessons that can be learned for OSR games https://youtu.be/9pMASoq1IAg Hashbrown RichterCon 202X
Joe Richter joins me to talk RichterCon and answer listener calls. Hashbrown RichterCon 202X You can find Joe Richter’s podcast here https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Playing at the World blog article on meta-currency http://playingattheworld.blogspot.com/2021/01/a-history-of-hero-points-fame-fortune.html?m=1 Daniel on playing non-humans https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton/episodes/How-do-we-play-various-species-e1865h9 Calls from BJ (The Arcana Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Daniel (Bandit...
I talk about Brad Zimmerman’s light RPG d12GO, big thanks to Julz for making this happen! I also do a quick watch I’ve been watching and upcoming games segment. Don’t forget to enter The October Initiative, contest closes on 10/20/21. Hashbrown RichterCon 202X You can find Julz (Jewels From NZ) here https://anchor.fm/jewelsfromnz You can leave me a message here on Anchor, at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com or find me on the Audio Dungeon Discord Ray Otus did the normal clip art for this...
All listener feedback all the time. Don’t forget to enter The October Initiative, contest closes on 10/20/21. Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Calls from BJ (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 John (Red Dice Diaries) https://reddicediaries.com/ Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Paul (Heptalemma) Spencer (Keep off the Borderland) https://anchor.fm/free...
Session recap for Darren Green’s Dex, unboxings, Viking Death Squad Hacker’s Core, and an attempt to wrangle the GM Narrative mechanics debacle I created in episode 254. Plus a new contest, the October Initiative! Session recap for Savage Worlds East Texas University starting at 21:45 here https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episodes/The-GMologist-Presents---Raiders-of-RLyeh-overview-and-Losing-at-Gaming-e17rg5l and Twilight 2000K 4E starting at 17:50 here https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episodes/...
All listener feedback all the time. Runehammer on Modiphius US store https://modiphius.us/collections/runehammer ICRPG Master Edition & Viking Death Squad PDFs https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/366519 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/366521 Forum posts about Troupe play in Ars Magica https://forum.atlas-games.com/t/ars-magica-6-explaining-troupe-play/4890/3 Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Calls from Arlen (Live from Pellam’s Wasteland) https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland Daniel (Bandit’s...
Updated 28 Sep 2021 REAVER session recap and discussion about the need for GM narrative game mechanics. Article on UK plans to limit car charging at home https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.driving.co.uk/news/environment/ev-chargers-switch-off-peak-times-blackouts/amp/ Hashbrown RichterCon 202X Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Runehammer on Modiphius US store https://modiphius.us/collections/runehammer I...
