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Mr Gibbs sits down with a group of friends for a paint night and chats about Adepticon, painting miniatures, and some other interesting items. Join us as we begin to explore new show formats and let us know what you think!

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down after a couple of weeks to think back on their experiences at Gen Con 2024. The guys chat about the things that they enjoyed the most, a couple of things that they wish could have been better, and talk a little about the haul they brought home. 

Robert and Mr Gibbs return! The Dropouts finally get back together to talk about this year's Gen Con event and what we're looking forward to. 

Mr Gibbs and Robert talk about the things that they are looking forward to doing, seeing, and trying out this year at Gen Con!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs is joined by Robert and JR to start talking about Atomic Mass Games new miniatures game Star Wars Shatterpoint. The guys start the new series by talking about squad building, the struggle tracker, and the order deck. Join the guys as they begin what should be an interesting dive into the game over the next few months.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs is joined by both Robert and Brendan to talk about some of the new play test material available for DnD. Find out some of the things that they think are exciting and what they think might stick around, as well as what might still need a little work.

Mr Gibbs, Robert, and Brendan hang out and talk about the most recent Star Wars releases for TV and Board Games. They keep riding the Shatterpoint hype train and talk about what they're excited about!

Mr Gibbs is joined by Robert and Brendan to talk about the Ebberon source book for use in the general world of DnD. The gentlemen talk about the new things in this book that you can use in any of your regular DnD games, whether it be a homebrew world of your creation or another pre printed setting. Let us know if you use these things in your games!

Robert and Pete join Mr Gibbs to talk about their recent trip to Adepticon!

The Dropouts are joined by long time friend of the show Craig Shipman and make an attempt to explore the OGL controversy from Wizards of the Coast. Craig and the Dropouts talk about the different missteps that they believe Wizards made as well as some ways that they might have prevented or corrected their mistakes. Then they try to look for the silver linings in all of the muck. Thanks again to Craig for joining in on the fun!Third Floor Wars: https://thirdfloorwars.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...

Mr Gibbs and Brendan take a deep dive into the strategy of the way they play the game Moonrakers. From ship upgrades to crew cards to the way you negotiate with your potential allies, the Dropouts talk about all the ways they have tried to get better at this deck builder. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...

Robert, Brendan, and Mr Gibbs talk about 2022 and the games that stood out to them during the year. Then they talk briefly about the games they're looking forward to playing in the coming year. The Dropouts hope that you had a great holiday season and wish you the best in the coming year! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...

The Dropouts discuss the most recent RPG that has hit the table for them, Slayers! Designed by Spencer Campbell and published by GILA RPGs, this rules light game brings a lot of character and role play opportunities to a game about monster hunting. Find out what we think as well as a little bit about how the game plays with us! Slayers: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/slaye... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...

Mr Gibbs and Robert are back! After an unexpected hiatus the Dropouts return to chat about a recent board game focused staycation that they had. Brendan joins the gang again, maybe for good this time, and one of these days we'll convince Robert to keep close to the mic! We had a good time recording this one and an even better time prepping for it, we hope you enjoy!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Robert and Mr Gibbs are joined by long time friend and Patron, Brendan, to talk about the newest TTRPG that we have tried. Lancer. Lancer is a streamlined mech based game that has us all abuzz! Find out what we have to say about this innovative new game.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Robert and Mr Gibbs sit down with guest GM William Hoverder to get a fresh perspective on a number of things, including the setting of Dark Sun. Will is an actor and friend of the show who has been a part of some of our more memorable games. We were extremely pleased to have him join us.

Robert and Mr Gibbs discuss their times at Gen Con 2022 and the games and events that they enjoyed this year.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down to chat about our most anticipated games and events of this year's Gen Con! We can't wait and we hope to see you there!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Jack and Garrett from Even Footing Games join the Dropouts for a discussion about the new Roleplaying Game, Avatar Legends, based in the Avatar: The Last Airbender world. We talk about the system, what it feels like to create a story in this world, and some other things associated with the game. Come in and check it out with us!Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/GSD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Robert and Mr Gibbs sit down to discuss how to use The Mythic Odysseys of Theros as a resource in your games of DnD that don't take place in the setting of Theros. We go through the book from cover to cover and chat about the things that we really enjoyed in this book. Check out what we though and maybe get a cool idea for yourself!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert talk through our new idea for using a secondary character per player to supplement the party in games that are meant to allow for players to not attend sessions. Mr Gibbs presents the idea and then the two go through why they are planning to use it as well as ways that you might be able to use it in your games. Please excuse some of the audio quality in this episode, Mr Gibbs used a different computer and had some unknown issues with levels. We did our best to make it as palatable as possible. Also, Robert was painting throughout the episode, so you will hear some of his materials moving around. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert talk about using NPC's as party members. The different reasons you might do that, some new ways to use NPC's, and what all that entails.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

On this May The Fourth we decided to give you our takes on our favorite Star Wars games of all types. From board games like Outer Rim to chatting about X-Wing and our hopes for a skirmish style miniatures game we hit all different types of games. May the Force be with you. And remember, when it comes to fun games, This is the way.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert come together to do the first list episode! This week the Dropouts talk through their Top 5 Monsters for use in DnD. Mr Gibbs came at this task from more of the player perspective, while Robert looked at it more from the DM side of things. Find out what our favorite monsters are this week!Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Brendan comes back to join the Dropouts in a discussion about power gaming in role playing games. What that means to us, as well as some ways to handle power gamers at your table from both sides of the DM screen.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Old friend and Patron of the show, Brendan Winget, joins the Dropouts to talk about his experiences as a GM and player. Taking some time to answer the questions from Mr Gibbs and Robert. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Jason and Garrett from Even Footing Games drop by to talk with Mr Gibbs about their new game Babies and Broadswords. Learn about the new company and the new game that they are currently promoting. Find out what Mr Gibbs thinks about the product and whether or not you should consider picking up a copy for yourself in this episode!Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/GSD Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert get back to the roleplaying games this week and talk about how to deal with conflict between player characters as well as how you might use it to advance your story. They also chat about how to deal with it coming up unexpectedly in your game. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Design Lead for Wyrd Games, Kyle Rowan, joins the Dropouts this week to talk about the game Vagrantsong! Vagrantsong is a cooperative, story driven, boss battler game that is dripping with theme surrounding its ghost train in the early 1900's. Kyle talks with the guys about the development of the game, from mechanics to the art style. Then they take a turn and chat about some of Kyle's favorite RPG's. Vagrantsong: https://www.wyrd-games.net/vagrantsongMothership: https://thirdfloorwars.com/mothership-horror-rpg-episode-1-actual-play/Game Store Dropouts Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert take a few minutes to talk about what is coming this year, including a couple of small changes that will be coming.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down to talk about how 2021 went for the Game Store Dropouts. We tell you the show stats for the year, and then go through our favorites of the year. Our favorites including: New Releases of 2021, New to Us in 2021, Other Content Creators, Favorite RPG's of the year, and which episodes we enjoyed the most. Let us know what you thought was the best of 2021!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mrs Gibbs joins Mr Gibbs on the show this week to discuss a trio of games from Pandasaurus Games! Dinosaur Island, Dinosaur Island: Rawr and Write, and the new Dinosaur World are some of our favorites and we talk about the differences between the two, as well as why we think they all still have a place at you're game table. And Mr Gibbs goes on a quick rant about X-Wing at the beginning!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

The Dropouts are joined this week by our friend, Nick Westbrook, who has less than two years of role playing experience so they can get a grip on what it's like to join this hobby later in life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down together for the first time to record a show that isn't live coverage! We're thrilled to be back together in person for a recording session. We've had the opportunity to think about Gen Con and what we like and didn't like about the experience this year, and now we're bringing that to you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

This week the Dropouts take you to Gen Con! The Dropouts, joined by some guests, talk about what they saw at Gen Con while we were there! Time stamps for each segment below!After day one with Mr and Mrs Gibbs: 1:52After three days with Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Robert, and JR: 26:10Interview with Doug from Free League: 1:14:58Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr. Gibbs and Robert sit down to talk about the upcoming Gen Con! Find out what games they are looking forward to learning more about and maybe even getting the chance to play a bit at this years convention. Then find out how to track them down at the show to join in on some games or just sit and chat for a bit!Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

This week the Dropouts discuss the use of dreams and visions as a narrative idea in your role playing games. How to utilize them to the greatest effect and how to keep everyone at the table engaged when only one character is dreaming.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Gibbs and Robert are joined by one of the original Dropouts, Brendan, as they discuss the Theater of the Mind technique. Come get a couple of tips on how to best utilize it in your games, or find out what it is entirely, in this episode of Game Store Dropouts. And get a quick look at what Gen Con might hold for the guys this year.Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Doug and Victoria from the Steam Powered Scoundrels podcast join Robert and Mr Gibbs to talk about Malifaux and Through the Breach. The Scoundrels lend their voice to trying to get Mr Gibbs to pick up Malifaux as another minis game, and then chat about how cool Through the Breach is. Steam Powered Scoundrels:https://steampoweredscoundrels.podbean.com/Steam Powered Scoundrels Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4495658Game Store Dropouts Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Our Dropouts return with a standard episode discussing the best ways to get new people to enjoy the hobby. The guys talk about joining the board game table as well as the role playing tables. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mark Rein-Hagen and John Gamel return to chat with the Dropouts about the LostLorn setting, the Talespinner D20 system, and where this game is going in the future. The Curse of Bloodstone Isle Kickstarter campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reinhagen/the-curse-of-bloodstone-isle?fbclid=IwAR3FjW-tfferXv5Y78_f0r4J4CBDKVht0l9A6fn_-s9G9l0WDUEOzckTeKgLostLorn Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lostlornGame Store Dropouts Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

The Dropouts are joined by very special guests Mark Rein-Hagen and John Gamel to talk about the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for The Curse of Bloodstone Isle. Mark is the creator of many notable games including Vampire: The Masquerade and the World of Darkness. John is the Lead Writer and Editor for The Curse of Bloodstone Isle. The new game The Curse of Bloodstone Isle promises a great deal of pirate infused adventure as well as an introduction to a whole new game system. The Curse of Bloodstone Isle Kickstarter campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/reinhagen/the-curse-of-bloodstone-isle?fbclid=IwAR3FjW-tfferXv5Y78_f0r4J4CBDKVht0l9A6fn_-s9G9l0WDUEOzckTeKgLostLorn Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lostlornGame Store Dropouts Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

The Dropouts take a break from DnD to talk about one of their favorite board games, Wingspan! Taking time to dig in to some deeper strategies, the guys try to help you score better and maybe win a couple more games.https://stonemaiergames.com/games/wingspan/https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

With the release of Van Richten's Guide to Ravenloft, the Dropouts decide to talk about how to make a horror game work in DnD. They also talk about some other systems and games that work well for horror themed games, if that's what you're after!

In the thrilling conclusion to the Dropouts first multi-part event, they discuss creating memorable Baddies for your games. What makes a villain feel real inside your game? And other interesting tips.A new Patreon campaign is also launched! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

The Dropouts gather for part 2 of the series on NPC's in your role playing games and talk about Allies, Rivals, and Foils. Check out how you can make memorable NPC's that help the party or are there to make life difficult without being true villains.

Mr Gibbs and Robert take some time to discuss the use of NPC's in your table top role playing games, how to create them and make them memorable. In the first episode of a three part series we talk about the minor kinds of NPC's that might not show up in your game too often but are still important.

Craig Shipman, head of Third Floor Wars and host of a few AP podcasts, joins the Dropouts this week to discuss his approach to running games and some other stuff. Craig gives the Dropouts plenty to think about and some tips and tricks to maybe improve their own games.

Mr Gibbs and Robert are joined by fellow Dropout, JR, to discuss the best ways to show the changes that a character can go through during a game. Learn mechanical and narrative ways to show your group that the character you are playing has changed.

Mr Gibbs talks about the first two NPC's for his next DnD game as well as the main villains. News on a couple of games, the IndyStorm Convention for 2021, and the future of the bonus episode series.

The Dropouts talk about how to move your game forward after a Total Party Kill all the way down to a Single Character Death. Get tips and tricks on how to move your game forward and keep everyone interested and engaged.