Have Games, Will Travel

So long and thanks for all the fish.Intro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

My thoughts on the Mouse Guard RPGIntro by Chris Engler of Wapcaplets, bumpers by Mick Bradley of Canon Puncture and by Kim and Tim of Return to Northmoor.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

My love for Dominion, explained and explored.Intro by Rich Rogers of Canon Puncture.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The GenCon stack and RinCon plansIntro by Sean Nittner and Justin Evans of Narrative Control.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The ENnie Awards and the Summer RevolutionIntro by Kevin Weiser of The Walking Eye.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Good Omens Mini-Con and the ENnie AwardsIntro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

A Penny For My ThoughtsIntro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Table Chatter in RPGs, inspired by the Mouse Guard RPG.Intro by Ogre of Stabbing Contest.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

After-Action Report for Gamex 2009.Intro by Rich Rogers of Canon Puncture.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Context, Subtext, and Being "On the Nose" in RPGs.Intro by Frasier, Chris, Chuck, and David from The Accidental Survivors.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Using the play environment in RPGs.Intro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Montsegur 1244 reviewIntro by Chris Engler of Wapcaplets.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Thoughts on the Freeport Companion for 4e announcementIntro by Daniel Perez of The Gamer Traveler.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Failure and forward progress in RPGs.Intro by Sean Nittner and Justin Evans of Narrative Control.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Battlestar Galactica board game reviewIntro by Frasier, Chris, Chuck, and David from The Accidental Survivors.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Making conflicts matter, inspired by our current Primetime Adventures game.Intro by Kim and Tim of Return to Northmoor.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Further thoughts on story and structure, inspired by Peter Rogers.Intro by Joe of The Podgecast.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Further thoughts on the role of structure in stories.Intro by Frasier, Chris, Chuck, and David from The Accidental Survivors.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 12Thoughts on stories and structure in roleplaying, inspired by Jesse Burneko.Intro by Mick Bradley of Canon Puncture.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 11Pretense vs. Agenda in RPGsIntro by Sean Nittner and Justin Evans of Narrative Control.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 10Notes on TribuneIntro by Daniel Perez of The Digital Front.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 9Notes on A Dirty WorldIntro by Chris Engler of Wapcaplets.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 8Notes on A Flower for MaraIntro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 7Reflections on my roleplaying in 2008Intro by Rob Bohl of The Independent Insurgency.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 6My favorite new RPGs from 2008Intro by Daniel Perez of The Gamer Traveler.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 5My favorite new board games from 2008Intro by Joe of The Podgecast.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 4My favorite board games from prior years that I played for the first time in 2008Intro by Doug Garrett of Garrett's Games and Geekiness.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 3SticksIntro by Frasier, Chris, Chuck, and David from The Accidental Survivors.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 2StakesIntro by Sean Nittner and Justin Evans of Narrative Control.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

The Twelve Days of HG,WT: For A Few Games More-mas: Day 1IntroductionIntro by Mick Bradley of Canon Puncture.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Notes on the RansomIntro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Thoughts on and experiences with Jeepform games.Intro by Mick Bradley of Canon Puncture.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Observations on worker placements, inspired by Caylus, Pillars of the Earth, Stone Age, Tribune, and Agricola.Intro by Doug Garrett of Garrett's Games and Geekiness.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

False choice and flexibility in wargames, inspired by Air Assault on Crete and Fast Action Battles: The Bulge.Intro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Self-reflection on play preferences in RPGs.Intro by Rob Bohl of The Independent Insurgency.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Play procedures and reference sheets in RPGs, and announcement of the HG,WT Ransom Experiment.Intro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Thoughts on player-level and in-fiction stories, inspired by D&D 4e.Intro by Itamar Weisberg of Hamishakia.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Thoughts on conventions, inspired by the West Coast Meeple Fest and GenCon.Intro by Doug Garrett of Garrett's Games and Geekiness.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

First thoughts on Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition.Intro by Rob Bohl of The Independent Insurgency.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

For more, visit the iTunes Store, our feed, or our publisher page at DriveThruRPG.com.--Ryan and Paul

After Action Report for Origins 2008.Intro by Ryan Macklin of Master Plan.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Last Night On Earth, Sons of Liberty, and A Long-Expected Party 0:34 - On this birthday episode, I've got a double feature of reviews as my present to you. 1:20 - If you like board games, head on over to BoardGamePodcasts.com. 1:30 - Last Night on Earth is zombie movie board game that reminds me fondly of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and fixes many of the problems I have with Arkham Horror. 24:34 - More of an RPG fan? RPGPodcasts.com has got the hookup for you. 24:41 - Sons of Liberty: RPG or card game with narration? You decide. 50:12 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by DriveThruRPG.com. 50:33 - It's my birthday, so I'd like to give a little speech. Be sure to check out Gameslinger Enterprises to keep current on what else I'm up to. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

"The Group" and RPG DesignInspired by a whole mess of stuff.Have Games, Will Travel is supported by DriveThruRPG.com.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Age of Gods and Reflections on My Board Gaming Life 0:36 - Here I am. Let's talk about board games. 1:10 - The guys from Canon Puncture say hello. 1:21 - Age of Gods, from Asmodee Editions, only looks like a war game. In reality, it's a game of decreasing resources and increasing information. 22:20 - When this podcast gets lonely, it goes to visit its friends at BoardGamePodcasts.com 22:31 - I'm trying to find a way to fit more board gaming into my life, but I've realized that I can't make big changes. 30:24 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by DriveThruRPG.com. 30:45 - I'll be back in the relatively near future with another episode. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Agility + ResourcesInspired by episode 5 of the Green Ronin Podcast.Have Games, Will Travel is supported by DriveThruRPG.com.--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Burning Empires 0:33 - This "bonus-sized" episode is all about one of the most exciting RPGs I've played in years: Burning Empires. 1:31 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by DriveThruRPG.com. 1:51 - I start off with an overview of the game, world design, and character creation. 25:14 - Mel White from Virtual Play gives me chance to catch my breath. 25:27 - I'm back to dig into the Infection mechanics, scene economy, and conflicts. Be sure to check out the collected wisdom of emergent behaviors on the Burning Empires wiki. 53:42 - The guys from Gamer's Haven give me the opportunity to collect myself. 53:53 - I've got a few additional comments on the game that I wasn't able to slip in elsewhere. 1:11:21 - Find more podcasts like this one at RPGPodcasts.com. 1:11:27 - Real quick before I go: Thanks to Leigh Walton at Top Shelf for sending me a copy of Alex Robinson's Lower Regions, Wits and Wagers is part of the continuing trend of cool board games showing up on XBox Live Arcade, and more Delta Green is on the way thanks to non-traditional sales and revenue models. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Have Master, Will Plan #1 with Ryan Macklin, part 1 0:34 - A few weeks ago, at the second Nerdly Beach Party, I recorded a conversation with Ryan Macklin (of the Master Plan podcast) that we've both decided to release. 2:10 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 2:16 - There's a bit of silliness at the beginning, including Ryan naming me Mastermind of the Year for 2007, but eventually we get around to talking about the Nerdly Beach Party 2. 11:20 - Ryan talks about his experience with playing 1001 Nights, and we spin off on the idea of revisiting games and single-session play. 16:57 - Ryan waxes nostalgic about Unknown Armies, and we talk about goal-oriented play and design. 23:27 - I talk about my group's Burning Empires game, the way we use interstitial scenes, and how we sometimes move the emphasis off of conflict. 34:42 - One of the things I've learned in that game is that you should never have a Duel of Wits that you're not willing to lose. Embracing that possibility, however, can generate great drama. 39:29 - While both Ryan and I really enjoy games like Burning Empires and their goal-oriented style, we also really enjoy A Penny For My Thoughts, which like 1001 Nights, is not a strongly goal-oriented game. We talk about what it is about these more collaborative storytelling games that grabs us, what we've learned about playing them, and how that can leak out into games like Dirty Secrets. 47:46 There are more great gaming podcasts at RPGPodcasts.com. 47:52 If you want to hear more about Project Cowbell, design ideas, and our thoughts on publishing, check out part 2 of this conversation over on the Master Plan feed. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Reign and the Relationship between Narration and Mechanics 0:37 - I'm here today to talk about an RPG I've played recently some thoughts on a unique feature of roleplaying games. 1:22 - This show is a part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 1:28 - Reign, by Greg Stolze, is a One Roll Engine game set in an extraordinarily fantastical world. I had the opportunity to play a short campaign of it, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it. 19:37 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by RPGNow.com 19:55 - Inspired by Chris Chinn's post on Fictional Positioning, I've been thinking a lot recently about the interaction between narration and mechanics in different RPGs. 28:21 - Find more podcasts like this one at RPGPodcasts.com. 28:26 - I promise I'll be back in two weeks with another show. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

In Memoriam: E. Gary Gygax--PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Delta Green and Ticket To Ride Switzerland and 1910 Expansions0:37 - I'm coming down with a cold, but I want to talk about some games I've been looking at in the last few months before too much time goes by. 1:35 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 1:43 - Delta Green is a classic 1990s campaign framework for Call of Cthulhu, as detailed in Delta Green, Delta Green: Eyes Only, and Delta Green: Countdown. What would I do with it? Listen and find out. 15:23 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by RPGNow.com. 15:42 - Two new expansions for Ticket To Ride have breathed new life into one of my favorite games: Switzerland and 1910. 22:40 - Find more podcasts like this one at RPGPodcasts.com. 22:47 - I was just at Dreamation, which you can hear about on episode 16 of The Voice of the Revolution. And OrcCon is coming! I'll be there February 15-18, and I'd love to see you there. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum

Year-end Review for 2007 0:32 - In this episode I take a look back at my gaming in 2007. 1:32 - This show is a member of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 1:39 - I played fewer new games and fewer board games overall in 2007, but I still had a lot of fun. Top New Game: Zooloretto; Honorable Mentions: Arkadia, Pizza Box Baseball Top New (To Me) Game: Hammer of the Scots; Honorable Mentions: The Napoleonic Wars, Twilight Struggle 15:01 - Have Games, Will Travel is supported by RPGNow.com. 15:21 - Last year was pretty good for board games, but it was clearly my best year ever for roleplaying. I enjoyed not only encountering new gems but also revisiting old favorites. Top New Game: Grey Ranks; Honorable Mentions: The Committee for the Exploration of Mysteries, The Blossoms Are Falling Top New (To Me) Game: Primetime Adventures; Honorable Mentions: HeroQuest, Burning Empires 28:46 - You can find more RPG podcasts at RPGPodcasts.com. 28:53 - It will be hard to top a year in which I designed my first game, started doing improv, won an ENnie, but I'm going to try in 2008. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum