Dekahedron RPG Podcast

Let's talk about the "Halted Game Fallacy." The idea is that giving players physical props like letters or notes, along with other player-driven actions like shopping or checking for traps, "halt the game." But I think that's completely backwards. To me, that's not a halt—that's the game running at full speed.Share your thoughts via:

It's time to get ready for OSR October 2025! I propose a prompt system to inspire your OSR content that works for both daily or weekly content.Full details at:https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2025/09/osr-october-prompts-for-2025.html#OSROctober2025#OSRtober2025Share your thoughts via:

Day 31 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Reward"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 30 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Experience"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 29 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Connect"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 28 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Suspense"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 27 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Tactic"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 26 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Nemesis"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 25 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Challenge"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 24 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Reveal"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 23 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Recent"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 22 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Ally"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 21 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Unexpected"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 20 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Entrance"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 19 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Destiny"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 18 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Sign"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 17 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Renew"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 16 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Overcome"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 15 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Deceive"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 14 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Mystery"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 13 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Darkness"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 12 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Path"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 11 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Flavor"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 10 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Origin!Share your thoughts via:

Day 9 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Inspiration!Share your thoughts via:

Day 8 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Explore!Share your thoughts via:

Day 7 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Journey!Share your thoughts via:

Day 5 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Ancient!Share your thoughts via:

Day 5 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Ancient!Share your thoughts via:

Day 4 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Message!Share your thoughts via:

Day 3 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Tavern!Share your thoughts via:

Day 2 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Prompt!Share your thoughts via:

Day 1 of #RPGaDAY2025 is Patrons!Share your thoughts via:

I announce my plans for #RPGaDAY2025Share your thoughts via:

I answer feedback from Ron, Daniel, Evil Jeff & Jason!Share your thoughts via:

I lean into some old-school fan-speak as I reflect as the podcast's recent close encounter with "podfading." I talk at why this is happening, and what I'm going to try to prevent. Finally I tell you what you can do to motivate me, and it has nothing to do with money! Share your thoughts via:

I talk about problems GMs run into when they have too much "color" in thir campaign world.Share your thoughts via:

I look at 5 different way to map your universe in Space Opera type games.Share your thoughts via:

I get feedback from Jason and Riley about the locked dungeon door.I'm pondering a classic D&D moment: the dreaded locked door and the failed lock pick. Does it kill the adventure, or does it actually make things more interesting? I share my thoughts on why I think it's the latter, and throw the question out to you all – what do you think happens when your party hits an unyielding lock?Jason's podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/Riley's podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via:

I'm pondering a classic D&D moment: the dreaded locked door and the failed lock pick. Does it kill the adventure, or does it actually make things more interesting? I share my thoughts on why I think it's the latter, and throw the question out to you all – what do you think happens when your party hits an unyielding lock?Share your thoughts via:

The Arcane Alienist called in to let me know about an optional rule in Mongoose Traveller 2. I respond to that and talk about some alternatives before I go way off the rails and talk about ditching Traveller altogether.The Arcane Alienist podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienistShare your thoughts via:

Guess what? New Classic Traveller book! "Pirates." I'm both excited and nervous, which is pretty much how I feel about most things. I also go off on a tangent trying to figure out how I feel about Traveller in general. I mean, I love the game, but...Share your thoughts via:

I put together the first issue of The Anchorite APA.https://sites.google.com/view/Anchorite/Share your thoughts via:

Another rules-as-written T&T character. This time it's Seraphina the Werebear Wizard! Share your thoughts via:

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I wanted to do something to get us warmed up for the big Tunnels & Trolls mega-review coming up in March, so I'm rolling up a character in real time. We're going old-school with 5th Edition, so get ready for some classic T&T action. Watch as an old-school unlucky stat roll turns my planned Seraphina the Fairy into Clayfoot the Dwarf! I'll go through all the steps: rolling stats, picking a kindred, figuring out combat adds, and grabbing some gear. I'll also be chatting about some of the differences between T&T and D&D – you know, the stuff that makes it unique. Whether you're a T&T pro or have never even heard of it, come hang out and let's make a character together! It's all leading up to that mega-review, so you don't want to miss it. Share your thoughts via:

This episode is a bit of an experiment! I wanted to see if AI could actually create a decent TTRPG campaign introduction, so I put Notebook LM to the test. I uploaded all the details of my campaign setting and let the AI do its thing. In this episode, I'll walk you through the process and share my thoughts on the results. We'll listen to the AI-generated intro in the final 20 minutes. Was it a success? Tune in to find out!Share your thoughts via:

When I posted the first part of the FUDGE RPG Mega-Review, I accidentally left off the Arcane Alienist! So here he is! Sorry about that!Share your thoughts via:

Six podcasters. One RPG. The Fudge RPG is in the spotlight! Tune in for the perspectives of six voices in the gaming podcasting world, each sharing their unique take on Fudge. Is Fudge a hidden gem or just another system? Tune in to find out! Share your thoughts via:

Is D&D YouTube dying? Some YouTubers claim declining viewership is forcing them out. But I believe this is a chance for a resurgence of authentic, community-driven content. I discuss the negative impacts of chasing ad revenue and the rise of production values on the D&D YouTube scene. I encourage YOU to embrace the opportunity to share their own RPG experiences with the world. Share your thoughts via:

Remember the old days of paper-based fanzines and APAs (Amateur Press Associations)? I'm reviving this classic format for tabletop gamers with The Anchorite APA! This episode explains what an APA is, how it works, and how you can become a member of our growing community. Whether you're into OSR, indie RPGs, or any other type of tabletop gaming, this is a fantastic way to share your writing, connect with like-minded people, and get your work seen. We're accepting zine submissions now! Learn more and join The Anchorite APA today! #apa #zines #tabletoprpg #osr #community #writing #rpg #fanzine #amateurpressassociation Anchorite website: https://sites.google.com/view/Anchorite/home Share your thoughts via: