Call-In Roundup
Calls from Karl Rodriguez, Joe Richter, Jason Connerly, and Daniel Norton. We’re talking Reservation Dogs, the Green Knight RPG, DCC Magic, and Archvillains on their thrones.
Oct 11, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The Arcane Alienist
A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television.
Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com.
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Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com.
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Review: The Green Knight Roleplaying Game
Calls regarding my discussion of the Green Knight film with Dr. Sarah Peters and a review of the Green Knight RPG. Also be sure to check out Spencer’s discussion of the film at Keep off the Borderlands: https://anchor.fm/free-thrall
Oct 09, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 82
A Little Bit of Everything
In this episode, I’ve got calls from Jason Connerly and Karl Rodriguez, recaps of games I played over the weekend, and a question for the universe about a trope I call “Palapine’s Throne”.
Oct 04, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 81
The Green Knight: Film Review with Dr. Sarah Peters
In this episode literature professor Dr.Sarah Peters joins me to discuss The Green Knight from A24 films.
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Session Recap: Training, Feasting, and Undead Orcs
My latest OSE game in the Mythic World of Urd. Plus calls from Jason Connerly of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast and Joe Richter of Hindsightless.
Sep 26, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 79
5e D&D: Storm King’s Thunder
Here’s a summary to date of my ongoing 5e campaign. Also some talk about Fantasy Grounds Unity prompted be a call from Jason Connerly.
Sep 24, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Call-In Roundup
In this episode, I respond to calls about Dungeon Crawl Classics, virtual gaming, and monster tactics with Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast and Daniel of Bandit’s Keep.
Sep 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Dungeon Crawl Classics: Part Deux
Calls on my last OSE and DCC recaps, as well as a recap of my second time playing DCC. Also check out Karl Rodriguez’s more detailed recap here: https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episodes/The-GMologist-Presents---Weekend-Recap-Extravaganza-e17gl9i
Sep 20, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Session Recap: Hobnobbing with Hobgoblins
A recap of the final showdown between the player characters and the hobgoblins. Also calls to round out the min/maxing discussion and in response to my first foray into Dungeon Crawl Classics. It’s the usual suspects: Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Karl of GMologist Presents, Joe of Hindsightless, and Daniel of Bandit’s Keep.
Sep 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Dungeon Crawl Classics (I did it!)
Recap of my first time playing DCC with fellow podcasters. Also, calls from Jason Connerly, Joe Richter, and Daniel Norton on wargaming, reviews, and character optimization.
Sep 10, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Min-Maxing Characters (by Request)
Prompted by discussions occurring at the Hindsightless and Bandit’s Keep podcast, here are some thoughts on stats in D&D.
Sep 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Inspiration: Dragon Rampant
A review of Dragon Rampant, a miniature wargame rule set by Daniel Mersey, and how miniatures can help spark imagination. Find it at: https://ospreypublishing.com/dragon-rampant?___store=osprey_usa Also, some wrap up calls on #RPGaDay2021 from Jason Connerly and Daniel Norton.
Sep 03, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 72
RPG a Day 31: Thank
#RPGaDay2021 comes to an end. Thanks to the Anchor community for the great calls and conversations over the past month, and thanks to YOU for listening.
Aug 31, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 71
RPG a Day 30: Mention
Have I *mentioned* yet that it’s #RPGaDay2021 ??? It’s the penultimate episode with calls from Jason Connerly and Karl Rodriguez.
Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 70
RPG a Day 29: System
Today’s #RPGaDay2022 topic is “system.” I review Dragon Rampant from Osprey Games and have some calls about solo play.
Aug 29, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Bonus Episode: Saturdays with Daniel
I’ve received a lot of great calls from Daniel Norton about alignment and magic theories, so I’ve bundled them together here. Be sure to check out his podcast, Bandit’s Keep, at https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton
Aug 28, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Session Summary: Assault on the Goblin Lair
We finally go to play some OSE. The party delves into the goblin lair with the help of some unusual allies.
Aug 28, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 67
RPG a Day Mustard: Days 27 & 28: Fraction and Solo
Another double shot of mustard for #RPGaDay2021. Here’s a link to the study I mention in the episode: https://www.ejmste.com/download/role-playing-game-based-assessment-to-fractional-concept-in-second-grade-mathematics-4707.pdf
Aug 27, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Bonus Episode: Thursdays with Jason
This episode features a number of great call ins from Jason Connerly regarding the last few topics we’ve covered for #RPGaDay2021. Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out his podcast, Nerds RPG Variety Cast, https://anchor.fm/jason376
Aug 27, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 65
RPG a Day 26: Theory
Today’s #RPGaDay2021 topic is “theory.” I’ll discuss alignment with Daniel Norton of Bandit’s Keep, and also the nature of magic in fiction and roleplaying games.
Aug 26, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 64
RPG a Day 25: Welcome
#RPGaDay2021 today’s prompt is “welcome.” Plus calls from Karl Rodriguez, Jason Connerly, and a surprise call from the Man Who Broke the Bat.
Aug 25, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 63
RPG a Day 24: Translate
Today’s prompt is “translate”. We also get more into heroic motivations with calls from Joe Richter and Jason Connerly.
Aug 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 62
RPG a Day23: Memory
#RPGaDay2021 confirms with Memory. Calls from Colin Green (Spikepit), Joe Richter (Hindsightless), and Daniel Norton (Bandit’s Keep)z
Aug 23, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 61
RPG a Day 22: Substitute
Thoughts on rules substitutions and calls form Joe of Hindsightless and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast.
Aug 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 60
White Box Spelljammer and BattleTech
I had to cancel my game on Friday so there’s no session summary. But here’s a brief discussion of a couple of other things I’m getting in to. Be sure to check out the White Star RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/148169/White-Star-White-Box-Science-Fiction-Roleplaying-Swords--Wizardry
Aug 21, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Bonus Episode: Snake Eyes
A relatively spoiler free review of the new move Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Aug 20, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 58
RPG a Day Mustard: Days 20 & 21, Foundation and Simple
I’m jumping a head a little for #RPGaDay2021. It’s not a catch-up, it’s the opposite. Mustard.. get it? Also some calls from Joe Richter.
Aug 20, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
RPG a Day 19: Theme
Today, the theme is theme itself for #RPGaDay2021. Plus, the mystery of the OSE combat sequence is solved! And we have calls from Jason (Nerds RPG Variety Cast), Menion (Confessions if a Wee Tim’rous Bushi), and Karl (GMologits Presents)
Aug 19, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 56
RPG a Day 18: Write
#RPGaDay2021. The topic is Write. And some more on the mystery of the OSE combat sequence with Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast.
Aug 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 55
RPG a Day 17: It’s a Trap!
Channel your inner Admiral Ackbar for today’s #RPGaDay2021 topic. I get a call from the guy who started it all. Also, more on movement with Jason and Daniel. Finally be sure to check out the new micro RPG “12v12” by Jeremy Smith (aka “frothsof”) formerly of the Thought Eater Podcast. Find it here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/367461/12v12
Aug 17, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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