The Fall of the Veiled Society and Rethinking Goblins
In this episode I recap the completion of the Veiled Society by my theater kids group and some new ideas on goblins.
Jul 09, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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.
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Happy 4th of July
Not much here. Just a short episode to wish everyone a good Independence Day and a bonus unboxing.
Jul 04, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 22
NTRPG: The Friends We Made Along the Way
My last report out from North Texas RPG Con. Plus a bonus unboxing. https://www.rollacrit.com/pages/bag-of-holding
Jun 11, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 21
NTRPG: I Love it When a Plan Comes Together.
Here’s a recap of the games I played at North Texas RPG Con. Also, a call from Amy Lee.
Jun 10, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 21
NTRPGC: On The Road Again
I’m on my way to North Texas RPG Con. But first I have to get through the gridlock on I-35. Thanks to T. J. Drennan for the opening music.
Jun 07, 2024•9 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Adventures in Tennessee and Calls about Mobile GM Kits
In this episode I have calls from Evil Jeff, Daniel Norton, Karl Rodriguez, and Jason Connerly. Plus, a recap of my travels across the Greenest State in the Land of the Free. Be sure to check out these amazing podcasts: Minions & Musings (by Evil Jeff) Bandit's Keep (by Daniel Norton) Monsters and Treasure (by Daniel Norton & K.R. King) The GMologist Presents (by Karl Rodriguez) Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jby ason Connerly) Cerebrevore (by Anchorites United)
Jun 01, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 19
What's In Your Mobile GM's Kit?
Here's my first episode recorded using GarageBand for Mac. So the question is - What are the essential items you need to run an RPG on the fly?
May 20, 2024•10 min•Season 2Ep. 18
I Love Bugbears (But My Son Hates Them)
A long overdue update on D&D with theater kids. Also a call from Daniel Norton of the Bandit’s Keep YouTube and Podcast.
Apr 06, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Four Callers and a Giant Ferret
In this episode I have calls from Joe, Karl, Mirke, and Jason, plus a brief recap of my second Knave/OSE group's last game session. Hindsightless (Joe Richer) https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx The GMologist Presnets (Karl Rodriquez) https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ Mirke the Meek https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly) https://open.spotify.com/show...
Feb 15, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Now It’s a Party (Two Actually)
I’ve got a couple of calls from Jason and an update on D&D with the a bunch of band kids and theater nerds. Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Also be sure to check out some cool solo play from Daniel Norton: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLWlyyPUNLSxVSJUJ5hxyqKMDZnE5LQ9M&si=HI05U8gB3qarjfdl
Jan 31, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Theater of the Mind with Theater Kids
Now I’m running an Old School/New School campaign with high school kids. And more keep showing up! Products used at the table: Arcknight flat minis: https://arcknight.squarespace.com Monster Fight Club scenery: https://monsterfightclub.com/ Warlock stairs, ladders, and dungeon dressings: https://shop.wizkids.com/products/copy-of-warlock-tiles-stairs-ladders https://shop.wizkids.com/products/warlock-tiles-dungeon-dressings Thanks to my callers: Karl Rodriguez: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4sl...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Raccoon Sky Pirates
Flying a ship takes coordination and discipline. Unfortunately, you're a bunch of raccoons… In this episode, I review the hilarious Raccoon Sky Pirates from Hectic Electron Games. You can find the game at their website: https://www.hecticelectron.com/ Also be sure to check out our live play of the game at the GMologist YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ/about...
Jan 15, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Return to the Mythic World of Urd
I am a couple of days away from getting back to running my homebrew setting, this time with a city-based adventure and a table full of teenage rookies for players. Here's a little bit of new lore and a question for the audience. Also, we have calls from Jason Connerly and Mirke the Meek regarding computers and video games in D&D. Be sure and check out Mrike's new podcast (and Jason's old one). Mirke the Meek: https://open.spotify.com/show/3C2sM7eSEd6uZoyXlLc0Yo?si=pv_ieh5ITUWPlkJBTRuAsQ&...
Dec 29, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Is D&D Becoming a Video Game, or Vice-Versa?
Some thoughts on the relationship between tabletop games and video games. Plus calls from Karl and Jason.
Dec 18, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Revisiting the Metagame of D&D
In this episode I circle back around to the metagame of Old School D&D - the understanding of what drives the game forward. Plus a fist-time call from the Original Jason (Hobbs) The Random Screed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqtTfxYKD1ap7X39InSFa Here's the episode of Hindsightless were Joe talks about a villain that gets to metagame: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fak38SQGzXfn5vsSJsHAw?si=LSmqRRcZQ3WI4UpEue6NGg Bandit's Keep videos on procedural play: https://youtu.be/qRcImTmI...
Dec 06, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Indigenous Games of Chance
This is our final episode for Native American Heritage Month. I'll talk about some traditional games of chance as well as Naasii, a push your luck dice game from the makers of Coyote & Crow. https://shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/naasii-a-coyote-crow-dice-game Be sure to check out Part 2 of our Coyote & Crow reveiw over on the GMologist Presents: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EgR8VYC5CAkuaXBG8Ha0T?si=mSR1_BobQ_-4EvASjt3s1w I also have calls from Jason of the Nerds RPG Varity Cast an...
Nov 30, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Gvhei: The Bobcat
In this episode for November is Native American Heritage Month, I want to highlight the Bobcat, and independent comic by Cherokee creator James Hostler. Set in Indian Territory, 1898, it’s a blend of superhero, western, steampunk, sci-fi, and historical fiction. Check it out online: https://www.thebobcat.net/ Notes on Cherokee Language: Gvhei = Bobcat Osiyo = Hello Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, everyone Dagwado B. J. = My name is B. J. Wado = Thank you...
Nov 21, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Coyote & Crow: Setting Review
November is Native American Heritage Month. In this episode I am joined by frequent collaborator Karl (of The GMologist Presents) and my friend and fellow gamer Sarah to discuss Coyote & Crow (https://coyoteandcrow.net/). We cover the concept and the setting for the game, including the ways it helps players get drawn into an Indigenous mindset. This the first of two reviews. Our second one will appear on The GMologist Presents and will dig more into the game mechanics. Look for it later this...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Three R’s of OSR October
Old school education had its “Three R’s” but what about old school gaming? Plus calls from Karl and Jason. The GMologits Presents (Karl Rodriguez) https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap https://youtube.com/@thegmologist9270?si=Gs5BhfTqSW-zscKD Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly) https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf
Oct 14, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Good Friends, Good Times
In this episode, I have calls from Anthony Boyd (aka, Runeslinger) of the Casting Shadows blog/podcast/YouTube, and Jason Conerly of the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. We’ll discuss our recent Hollow Earth Expeditions game, and a little bit of debate about the nature of gunslingers. Casting Shadows/Runeslinger Blog: https://castingshadowsblog.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6Bvug7p YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPNsDvSNFQuknLu_8sakzLQ Nerd's RPG Variety Cast http...
Oct 08, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Review: We Deal in Lead
The GMologist, Karl Rodriguez, joins me in this episode as we roll up a character and review We Deal In Lead, a weird west game from By Odin's Beard RPG. The game uses a version of the Cairn rules and is set in a realm inspired by Steven King's series, The Dark Tower. You can view this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/RBxZbNLv-wM?si=yW37eTuZyO6YjXI5 You can check out more about the game here: https://byodinsbeardrpg.com/books/we_deal_in_lead/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&l...
Sep 23, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Call-In Roundup: Heavy Metal Magery & Arcane Archaeology
Calls from Jason Connerly and the Pink Phantom. Be sure to listen to their latest episodes: Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Phantom Thoughts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FruRifoPx94Vbmi2jGCUr Also, here a link to the book series Jason mentions in his call: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XM3SG56
Sep 22, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Inspiration: Michael Moorcock's Elric Saga
Let's talk about the greatest dark fantasy character of all time: The White Wolf, the Sailor on the Seas of Fate, the Eternal Champion, Elric of Melnibone. We also have calls from Jason and Daniel. Plus check out these cool OSE Spell Cards by David Nielson (links below). OSE Spell Cards... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/408131/OldSchool-Spell-Cards-OldSchool-Essentials-OSE-B-X-OSR?src=hottest_filtered Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly)... https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9s...
Sep 16, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Heavy Metal Magery
I have an idea for how wizards collect spells, inspired by the Knave with a little bit of Holmes Basic thrown in. Here are the two episodes of Bandit’s Keep I reference: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XB2dZtiF4J3T11ztfFqcl?si=jQWRYbBvQ3emIx-eNGJNgA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ieb5pUL4699m96r9QfqPj?si=IWBtkaH5RLefe3MpYph8TA And be sure to check out the Knave RPG by Ben Milton: In Print... https://lfosr.com/product/knave-standard-edition/ In PDF... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/250...
Sep 10, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 1
RPG a Day 2023 Call-In Roundup
In this episode, we have calls from various podcasters about #RPGaDAY2023. Jason of Nerds' RPG Variety Cast Daniel of Bandit's Keep Karl & Amy of The GMologist Presents Be sure to check out their podcasts as well!
Sep 03, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 145
RPG a Day 2023: Day 31
#RPGaDAY2023 comes to a close (Whew!). Maybe your favorite RPG is the friends you made along the way.
Aug 31, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 144
RPG a Day 2023: Day 30
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode: obscure role-playing games you may or may not have hear of.
Aug 30, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 143
RPG a Day 2023: Days 28 & 29
It's #RPGaDAY2023 and we are finally caught up. In this episode, the scariest thing I have done to a DM and a very memorable encounter (both of which happen to be the same event).
Aug 29, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 142
RPG a Day 2023: Days 26 & 27
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, I dodge the question on favorite character sheets and new editions.
Aug 28, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 141
RPG a Day 2023: Days 24 & 25
It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, complex vs. simple RPGs and the games I have on the shelf waiting to be played. Plus a call from Jason Conerly. Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Also, check out the amazing art of Johan Egerkrans https://www.johanegerkrans.com/
Aug 27, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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