Joe Richter joins me to unbox The Original Bruce Lee Martial Arts Game, I talk recent games (Tales from the Loop, Stay Frosty/Slipgate Chokepoint, and Top Secret 1E) and open the mail bag. Calls from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Chgowiz (The Dungeon Master’s Handbook), Joe (Hindsightless), KR King (D&D Homebrew on YouTube and Monsters and Treasures Podcast) , Colin (Spikepit), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) Go read some Edgar Rice Burroughs! Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for ...
Aug 31, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 545
Here are my entries for the final days of August. Also an entry from Daniel (Bandit's Keep). Learn about #RPGaDAY2023 Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Casting Shadows blog entry https://castingshadowsblog.com/2023/07/21/rpgaday2023-10th-anniversary-announcement/ #RPGaDAY2023 Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRGb2b-Xk8 Previous #RPGaDAY2023 entries on my show Week 1 https://spotifyanchor-we...
Aug 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 544
This month for movie night we watched Terry Marcel's 1980 fantasy adventure film, Hawk the Slayer. Next month's film will be 1985's Ladyhawke. You have until 22 September 2023 to send in your thoughts on Ladyhawke. I will be doing a special on 1983's Revenge of the Ninja in honor of its 40th anniversary, submissions on it are needed by 1 September 2023. Submissions from Dark Fluid, Joe (Hindsightless), John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Evil Jeff & Minion Bravo (Mini...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 543
In the eighth entry during this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun I discuss the 1986 movie Vicious Lips . Spoilers within. Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the Sorcerer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/455-The-Sword-and-the-Sorcerer-with-Jason-Hobbs-e1t2plk Cyborg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/467-Cyborg-with-Joe-Richter-e1uqi9s Dollman https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/481-...
Aug 27, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 542
I talk about an interesting way to use the 1992 supplement Killer Crosshairs to fail forward with any system. I also briefly talk about recent games, a special guest joins me for an unboxing, and I open the mailbag. Feedback from Karl (The GMologist Presents), John (The Red Dice Diaries), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (Hindsightless). The Arcane Alienist https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist/ The Silver Key https://darkfluid.substack.com/ Dungeon Master's Toolkit Podcast: Polyhedr...
Aug 24, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 541
Here are my entries for the fourth week of August. Also entries from Ray Otus (Plundergrounds), ViscountEric (Gaming with the Gnomies blog), and Peter (Spezbaby on discord). In addition I mention some podcasts to check out. The Arcane Alienist https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienist/ The Silver Key https://darkfluid.substack.com/ Learn about #RPGaDAY2023 Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Castin...
Aug 22, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 540
John Keefe and Laurel Nicholson join me on System Sunday to talk about their module Severed Fate now available in print on Amazon. Severed Fate on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Severed-Fate-Compatible-adventure-characters/dp/B0C7TCG9YS/ref=sr_1_1 Here are some reviews of their previous products: Deadly Power https://princeofnothingblogs.wordpress.com/2018/05/29/review-deadly-power-add-3pp-the-sun-and-the-moon-and-even-mars/ Undead http://swordsandstitchery.blogspot.com/2016/12/advanced-dungeons-...
Aug 20, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 539
Mailbag episode The 3D Omega Chicken Coop https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-salzwedel/episodes/REBOOT-New-TTRPG-Player---What-do-you-run-e285j6s Random Screed https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-hobbs/episodes/What-kind-of-GM-are-you-e27ohlb Calls from Joe (Hindsightless), MW Lewis (The Worlds of MW Lewis), Anthony (Runeslinger/Casting Shadows), Daniel (Bandit's Keep), John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Michael aka CHGOWIZ (The Dungeon Master’s ...
Aug 17, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 538
Here are my entries for the third week of August. Learn about #RPGaDAY2023 Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Casting Shadows blog entry https://castingshadowsblog.com/2023/07/21/rpgaday2023-10th-anniversary-announcement/ #RPGaDAY2023 Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRGb2b-Xk8 Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https:/...
Aug 15, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 537
I review 1986's Night of the Ninja "reality role-playing game" with the assistance of Joe (Hindsightless) who played in my inaugural session of this fun RPG! Stay tuned after the trailer for 9 Deaths of the Ninja to hear if this game lives up to the promise of "reality role-playing" Character Sheet for Night of the Ninja: https://polyhedralnonsense.com/2021/10/22/night-of-the-ninja-a-character-sheet-for-an-extremely-dead-rpg/ Hindsightless Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEY...
Aug 13, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 536
Mailbag episode, don't forget to send in your thoughts on Hawk the Slayer by 25 August! Calls from Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries), and Karl (The GMologist Presents) and if you missed it last Monday stay on at the end for Darkfluid’s submission on The Princess Bride. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gma...
Aug 10, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 535
Here are my entries for the second week of August. Also entries from Ray Otus (Plundergrounds) and Richard 'Bat' Brewster plus feedback from Daniel Norton (Bandit's Keep). Learn about #RPGaDAY2023 Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Casting Shadows blog entry https://castingshadowsblog.com/2023/07/21/rpgaday2023-10th-anniversary-announcement/ #RPGaDAY2023 Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRGb2b...
Aug 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 534
William David Friedkin, born 29 August 1935, died 7 August 2023. This is a short tribute to a legendary filmmaker. Clips from George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight and the Making of the Exorcist. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio ...
Aug 07, 2023•10 min•Season 1Ep. 533
I talk about an exciting new podcast and a very neat RPG / strategic card game based on the American Revolution. Analytic Dice Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4vPb3dwLPDXahT66YCXCG8?si=JyMjd29GQ5SsrEkgAJf6jA Sons of Liberty https://miriamrobern.itch.io/sol Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variet...
Aug 06, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 532
To honor the 50th anniversary of Bruce Lee's death and the premier of Enter the Dragon I am joined by Joe Salvador of Raven God Games and Joe Richter of Hindsightless to discuss the cultural significance and sheer awesomeness of Master Lee and this foundational film. Raven God Games https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/ Hindsightless https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 531
Here are my entries for the first seven days of August. You will also hear entries from Adrian Young (Age of Adventure RPG), Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderland), Darkfluid (Darkfluid on discord), and Joseph Salvador (Raven God Games) Before that I announce the winners of my July #RPGaDAY2023 Contest! Thank you to Free Thrall (Keep off the Borderland) day 1, Adrian Young (Age of Adventure RPG) day 1, Darkfluid (Darkfluid on discord) day 1, Joseph Salvador (Raven God Games) day 4, Ray Otus (Plun...
Aug 01, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 530
This month for movie night we watched Rob Reiner's 1987 fantasy adventure comedy film, The Princess Bride. Next month's film will be 1980's Hawk the Slayer. You have until 25 August 2023 to send in your thoughts on Hawk the Slayer. I will be doing a special on 1983's Revenge of the Ninja in honor of it's 40th anniversary, submissions on it are needed by 1 September 2023. Submissions by Amy (The Crush Foundation), Karl (The GMologist Presents), Free Thrall (The Keep off the Borderland), MW Lewis ...
Jul 31, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 529
Today on System Sunday I talk about TSR's Gamma World! Gamma World on DrivethruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/44/Wizards-of-the-Coast/subcategory/9730_262/Gamma-World Red Dice Diaries now on Substack! https://reddicediaries.substack.com/ Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discor...
Jul 30, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 528
Mailbag episode! Calls from Anthony aka Runeslinger (Casting Shadows), Peter (Spezbaby on discord), Michael aka CHGOWIZ (The Dungeonmaster’s Handbook), Joe (Hindsightless), and our closer Karl (The GMologist Presents) https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com...
Jul 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 527
Joe Salvador of Raven God Games ( https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/ ) joins me to interview Pat Mooney from Flagbearer Games about a 5E powered historical game focusing on the American Revolutionary War. Where to find Flagbearer Games and Nations & Cannons Revolutionary Choices game: https://www.americanrevolutioninstitute.org/revolutionary-choices-game/ https://www.nationsandcannons.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flagbearergames Discord link: https://discord.gg/CjNVyGJ Backerkit: ...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 526
In the seventh entry during this Year of Pyun where I celebrate the movies of Albert Pyun I discuss the 1996 movie Raven Hawk . Spoilers within. Previous shows in the Year of Pyun series The Sword and the Sorcerer https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/455-The-Sword-and-the-Sorcerer-with-Jason-Hobbs-e1t2plk Cyborg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/467-Cyborg-with-Joe-Richter-e1uqi9s Dollman https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/481-D...
Jul 23, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 525
Mailbag episode. Feedback from Agent Pumpkin, Daniel, Karl, Anthony, Joe, KR King, Rich. Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html The Dekahedron RPG Podcast for their Hard Sci-Fi Novel Contest http://www.dekahedron.com/ The discussion on layers I referenced: Free Thrall's Blog "The Stochasium" https://freethrall.substack.com/p/pronoun-perspectives-of-play Casting Shadows https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runes...
Jul 19, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 524
For System Sunday I discuss the free new RPG based on the new movie Breaking Infinity. Breaking Infinity RPG http://www.baffleboxgames.com/pages/games.html Baffle Box Games http://www.baffleboxgames.com/index.html Breaking Infinity Movie Trailer https://www.breakinginfinityfilm.com/ Betelnut Games https://www.betelnutgames.com/ The Lovecraft Variant https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/423957/The-Lovecraft-Variant Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe ...
Jul 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 523
I announce the July Contest which is in support of #RPGaDAY 2023. Get your entries by 30 July 2023. Autocratik's This August - the 10th RPGaDAY blog entry https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html Casting Shadows blog entry https://castingshadowsblog.com/2023/07/21/rpgaday2023-10th-anniversary-announcement/ #RPGaDAY2023 Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjRGb2b-Xk8 Ways to enter: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international cal...
Jul 14, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 522
Karl from The GMologist Presents podcast joins me to review the entries for my June contest. Entries from Joe, Sam, Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop), David (Betelnut Games/BaffleBox Games), Anthony (Casting Shadows), Peter (Spezbaby on Discord), Joe (Hindsightless), Joe (Dekahedron), and Amy (The GMologist Presents) The GMologist Presents (to hear more Karl and Amy) https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez The Dekahedron RPG Podcast (for the July hard sci fi...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 521
Today I talk about another game by Herbie Brennan which does interesting things in teaching how to play, making different backgrounds and classes feel different, & in the incorporation of the idea of reincarnation as a major mechanic of the game. PDFs available here https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/32/Precis-Intermedia/subcategory/126_33032/Man-Myth--Magic Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe....
Jul 09, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 520
In this episode I field feedback from you, my listeners. Featuring Daniel (Bandit's Keep), Joe (The Dekahedron RPG Podcast), Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) and Sam. Baffle Box Games and Breaking Infinity http://www.baffleboxgames.com/ Breaking Infinity trailer https://www.breakinginfinityfilm.com/ The "What is a RPG?" episode of The Dekahedron RPG Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jpgill/episodes/070---What-is-an-RPG-e26huch The PLAY web forum that Joe mentions http://www.dekahed...
Jul 07, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 519
Joe from Hindsightless joins me to discuss the best live action G.I. Joe movie of the 80's, American Ninja 2: The Confrontation. Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Home page for thi...
Jul 04, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 518
Vic Dorso joins me to talk about DaveCon 2023 and his new kickstarter, the Cutthroats & Thieves card game. Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardtowergames/cutthroats-and-thieves-card-game Angry Dwarf Games (Vic's Company) https://angry-dwarf-games.square.site/ The Worlds of MW Lewis https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/pod/show/mwlewis/episodes/Epi-209-Worlds-ASwirl-Around-the-Head-e233gol Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for in...
Jul 02, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 517
Anthony aka Runeslinger from the Casting Shadows media empire joins me to talk about The Morrow Project. Calls from Anthony (Casting Shadows) and Karl (The GMologist Presents) Casting Shadows https://castingshadowsblog.com/ Dekahedron RPG Podcast (for the hard sci fi book contest) http://www.dekahedron.com/ Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvariet...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 516
