All Good Things
The conclusion of not one, but TWO campaigns: Echoes of Fomalhaut for DCC and Storm King’s Thunder for 5e D&D.
Apr 13, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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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Session Recap: By the Horns
The latest adventure in my OSE Mythic World of Urd campaign in which the party enters the lair of the minotaur! Methods inspired by Professor Dungeon Master himself. Check out his video here: https://youtu.be/X6pbvxBJ1Mw Also, calls from Menion (aka Rob) of Confessions of a Wee Tim’rous Bushi ( https://anchor.fm/menion ) and Jason Connerly of Nerds RPG Variety Cast ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ). Be sure to check out Cerebrevore, a joint project from several of us podcasters ( https://anchor.fm/...
Apr 06, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy - Second Live Solo Play
Part 2 of my solo dungeon crawl using OSE Advanced. Includes a look at dungeon exploration rules. Check out Dungeon Builder’s YouTube channel for more on using Fantasy Grounds with OSE: https://youtube.com/channel/UCjcji9Mj0YqHcgDo-UCK9sQ
Mar 27, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Session Recap: Bugbears with Boomsticks
The latest explosive (literally) update from the Mythic World of Urd OSE campaign. Plus a call-in roundup.
Mar 22, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy - Live Solo Play
In this episode I create five characters using the OSE Advanced Fantasy rules and take them through the first encounter of a dungeon crawl. Let me know what you think! Leave me a voice message on the Anchor app or website, or email me at arcane.alienist@gmail.com.
Mar 18, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Storm Kings, Warlock Antics, and Cosmic Crossroads
This episode has recaps of 5e Storm King’s Thunder, DCC Echoes of Fomalhaut, and calls from Karl Rodriguez, Jason Connerly, Joe Richter, and Collin Green.
Mar 14, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 104
The Great Cyclops
Some lore about a mysterious underworld god form the Mythic World of Urd. Also calls from Jason Connerly and some gaming recaps for 5e Storm King’s Thunder, DCC Echoes of Fomalhaut, and Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea
Mar 02, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 103
The Gnolls Behind the Knoll.
The latest action report from the Mythic World of Urd campaign, and calls about previous topic from Collin Green, Jason Connerly, and Karl Rodriguez
Feb 25, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Old School Essentials Advanced Fantasy
In this episode, I give an overview of the Advanced Fantasy supplemental rules for OSE and create a character. Plus calls from Karl Rodriguez and Jason Connerly.
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 101
100th Episode, One Year Anniversary Special: Making it Your Own
For this episode, I talk about adapting prewritten adventures, recap the latest happenings in the Mythic World of Urd campaign, and take some calls from Joe Richter, Collin Green, Karl Rodriguez, Daniel Norton, and Jason Connerly.
Feb 12, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 100
My Players Ain’t James Bond
Recaps of the last week in gaming include Storm King’s Thunder, where my players run amok in every way possible.
Feb 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Call-In Roundup
Some calls about my recent discussions of Pathfinder 2e, Hyperborea, Joss Weeden, and Westworld.
Jan 29, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Inspiration: Westworld
How does the world adjust to the players’ choices? In this episode I discuss the concept of the theme park of Westworld (the HBO series) and how it’s basically designed as a large roleplaying game
Jan 27, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Bugbears, Invisible Stalkers, and A Dragon (I Think).
Recaps of my latest OSE homebrew, plus games I played in. Also some calls.
Jan 25, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Hyperborea and More Pathfinder
I’ve got several calls from other podcasters and session summaries from my first game of Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea and from my fists session of Pathfinder 2e’s Age of Ashes adventure path.
Jan 20, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 99
New Year, New Episode
Happy 2022. I’ve got calls from Karl, Jason, and Joe as well as updates on Pathfinder 2e Abomination Vaults and D&D 5e Ghosts of Saltmarsh.
Jan 17, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 98
And To All, A Good Night!
On this Christmas episode I recap the latest on Storm Kings’s Thunder for D&D 5e, Abomination Vaults for Pathfinder 2e, and Echoes of Fomalhaut for DCC, and then calls from Collin Green, Joe Salvador, Jason Connerly, and Karl Rodriguez.
Dec 25, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Call-In Roundup
Calls on a wide range of recent topics from a wide range of fine podcasters, including Menion (aka Rob), Jason Connerly, Karl Rodriguez, Daniel Norton, and Joe Richter.
Dec 10, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Session Recap: Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls
The latest exploits of the motley crew (see what I did there?) of adventurers in my OSE campaign. Also, Jason is the only one who likes my episode on elvish psychology.
Dec 06, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Call in Roundup
Calls about Paladins, Saving Throws, and Cthulhu form Karl Rodriguez and Jason Connerly. Also, Joe Richter’s mind goes blank.
Dec 04, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 94
On the Psychology of Elves
In this episode we’re emphasizing the Alienist aspect of the Arcane Alienist. I review what the different editions of D&D (and some of the literary sources) have to say about the personalities and culture of elves and attempts to garner some insights on how to role-play a “typical” D&D elf.
Nov 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Calls from Anchor and Call of Cthulhu
Call-in round up featuring Karl Rodriguez, Jason Connerly, Daniel Norton, and Joe Richter. Unboxing of the Call of Cthulhu starter set. Also, a shout out to my lifelong FLGS - Wizard’s Asylum!
Nov 23, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Inspiration: HeroQuest
Calls in response to my HeroQuest unboxing and an overview of the game itself and how it’s inspired my OSE campaign for the Mythic World of Urd.
Nov 19, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Session Recaps: D&D 5e and Dungeon Crawl Classics
The latest updates form Storm Kings’s Thunder, Ghosts of Saltmarsh, and Echoes from Fomalhaut.
Nov 15, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 90
The Best Thing About HeroQuest Is the Unboxing
Unboxing of the new edition of HeroQuest fresh from Hasbro/Avalon Hill. I’m joined by my friends Dave and Jerry. Check out Dave’s website www.ironseer.com. Also, please enjoy the Bard’s video on why HeroQuest is so great: https://youtu.be/Cx8sl2uC46A
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Session Recap: Necromancy and Undead Orcs
A summary of my latest OSE game session, in which the party resolves the “orc” raids and learns a bit more about the real enemy they face. I’ve also got calls from the usual suspects: Jason Connerly, Daniel Norton, Karl Rodriguez, and Joe Richter.
Nov 07, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 88
I’m a Player!
Recaps of three games I played in (but did not run) this week. Pathfinder 2e, Dungeon Crawl Classics, and 5e D&D. Also, a call from Daniel Norton (Bandit’s Keep).
Oct 31, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Call-In Roundup
Calls from Jason Connerly (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (GMologist Presents). More on the Mummy (1932) and importing older content - rules or adventures - into 5e.
Oct 28, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Session Recap: Faux Orc Hunting
Recap of my latest OSE session in which the mystery of the orc raids is closer to being resolved. Also calls on a variety of ongoing topics of discussion with Joe (Hindsightless), Daniel (Bandit’s Keep), Karl (GMologist Presents) and Jason(Nerds RPG Variety Cast).
Oct 23, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Lotsa Games and Lotsa Calls
Recaps of my latest session of Storm King’s Thunder (5e), my first experience with Pathfinder 2e, and the most recent game of Dungeon Crawl Classics. Also more calls on reputation, boss monsters and their lairs from Jason Connerly, Karl Rodriguez, and Daniel Norton
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 84
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