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Lovecraft Country is a new series on HBO that draws inspiration from HP Lovecraft's mythos. We take a look at using the series as a source of inspiration for your Harlem Unbound and Trail of Cthulhu games. The series is full of developed characters with complex motivations and it grounds the series in time in a way that many others have not been able to. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Lacey is finishing up I am Legend and lead us into a discussion about solo gaming in the survival horror genre. We talk about common tropes, motivations with some additional sources of inspirations, and how we would make it game-able. We break down the systems we would use as well as systems that would fall short. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

We take a look at games that we were super excited for and after getting them to the table, maybe didn't live up to our expectations or perform the way we thought they would. Then we talk about game that haven't made it to the table but should. Thanks for sticking with us through our covid and treepocalypse! Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

We all have books sitting on our shelves full of awesome and powerful items, but somehow we don't bring those items to the table enough. We started a game with the Octo Planetary Blade and a Deck of Many Things that inspired this episode and how we have a tendency to hold back on giving players access to some of the more powerful and legendary items. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Back on the mics after a short break. We talk about our recent gaming exploits, a few new sources of inspiration, and a newly arrived and long awaited rpg arrival. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

This episode is one part gamestorm and one part disaster. We have talked about making an incident command rpg where the players would take the roles of the incident command when managing a disaster. This episode picks up as we were having a conversation about it and it grew into a larger discussion.  Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Since GenCon was cancelled, we ended up moving our fall HillCon to have a chance to catch up on some gaming.  Lacey and James break down games we ran and played, as well as some of the surprises that came out of those games.  Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Tolkien loved arduous journeys and Jackson reinforced them with sweeping travel montages. The journey to adventures is just a quick navigation check without much of a consequence.  With travel being such a big part of most adventure stories why does it fall so flat at our tables. James and Lacey look at making these moments matter more for our games and to characters that seem purpose built for these situations but this piece is just left out. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

We have all played or ran games where everyone one died a gruesome death. So what can we do to make it satisfying for everyone at the table? Some games do it better than others and some adventures seem to be made to drive towards a TPK and then be replayed. We take a look at the differences in theme, expectation, and games to make everyone's demise a more enjoyable experience. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Whether its two sided, questionnaire, spreadsheet, or artistic, every game has one. We break down some of the character sheets for the games that we play, our preferences, short comings, styles, and how they effect play at the table. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

We return to reviews with Ennie Nominated Mork Borg.  Mork Borg is an OSR inspired dark metal rpg with some amazing new mechanics that it uses for defense, armour, and the world ending. It is the most metal game we have ever played and we love it.  We break down some of the mechanics in more depth in episode 157 and 162. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook Just One More Fix Podcast Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Improv or planning? James makes an argument that there is another method to putting games together that lies somewhere in between the two. Using the analogy of a dj or a jam band we explore a few games and try to make sense of finding the groove when we run games. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

We sit down with Kiel Chenier and talk about the completion of his largest and most recent project Weird on the Waves. We get into what makes Weird on the Waves more than just a dungeon on the ocean, inspiration, and how the scope of the project grew. You can find Kiel and his work at @KielChenier Weird on the Waves Breakfast with Birch & Bat Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

Hillcon is approaching and James is going to run a King in Yellow inspired Cthulhu Live game. We talk about different sources of inspiration, props, and designing scenarios and game needs based on the number of players. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

With an eye towards Vampire the Masquerade James and Lacey look at hunting vampires and the resources that are available from different games. We debate the merits and flaws of mundane vs supernatural methods. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

Turns out the first submarine was built in 1620. James and Lacey lay out a terrible deep sea adventure in a sunken city. Complete with a fallen wizards tower, city districts, deep sea environments, and some terrible creatures drawn from reality and myth. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

We break down some of our favorite game mechanics and steal them to bring to other games to add more focus on story elements and add more player voice to the narrative. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Time for another gaming round table. James and Lacey wax poetic on a variety of topics, like our recent gaming, rediculous adventure premices, a Depeche Mode RPG, No Rest for the Wicked and mundane adventures, Vampire the Masquerade for younger players, Three Sisters monster progress, and so much more. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

James & Lacey are back on the mic's and we break down how our online gaming has gone. Being brand new to online gaming we talk about the games we have running right now, capturing theme and feel for genre, and what we have learned in a short time with managing a virtual table.   Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

This is the last episode we recorded before James left for New York City. We will be getting back on track with our normal release schedule. Now that we are all stuck at home, maybe this is the time to introduce roommates, family, or partners to the world of RPGs. We take a look at several games, some that are designed to run as one GM one Player and others that don't exactly fit the one Player mold.  Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Resurrection is part of nearly every fantasy world, whether D&D, OSR, or any of the above. The economics and social impact of such a life altering power are never really addressed in a meaningful way. James and Lacey break down changes to consider and ways to give resurrection new life and meaning at your table. The puns are free of charge. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network 

We had a successful game of Mork Borg which lead to wondering how many statistics is enough to have a game that feels complete. D&D gave us the first six, Vampire took it to nine, and Apocalypse world made them feel more thematic. We get into the weeds of statistics and what they do and represent and try to find the sweet spot of what needs to be on your character sheet. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

After finishing our Three Sisters kickstarter, we thought we would sit down and geek out about games we are trying to get to the table in the near future. We talk about systems, genres, and settings that are sparking inspiration at the moment. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

This week we look at the GM building conflict between the characters at the table. Is it okay to move the world around the characters to manufacture moments that can create conflict between them. We break down a few examples from our table and our Night Witches Actual Play. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network  

Zine Quest is in full swing this February and with it come loads of creative projects to support from small press and indie creators. We take a look at some of the projects that caught our eye. Our Zine Quest project Three Sisters funded since the recording of this podcast. Thank you to all of our Patrons and Supporters for making this possible. You can find  Three Sisters  here until February 25 at 11p eastern. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network   

Everyone likes to have the spotlight but sometimes success can be even better if you step out of the limelight for others to shine. We get into the weeds talking about actively giving other players and characters a chance to take center stage, both in game and at the table at a meta level. GameStorming: Three Sisters   Three Sisters Zine Quest Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

We break down the tropes and pitfalls of the prison adventure. Then we GameStorm ideas to bring prison crawl to Bridewell Palace and Prison, featuring Elizabeth Creswell as our source to put the characters into motion. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

James and Lacey wander through several gaming topics that have come up at our table recently, analogies, Degenisis, TV & movies, a few micro reviews of some ashcan games and zines, and Zelda. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network 

The fighter has always seemed flat at our table. We reimagine the fighter class with an OSR and OD&D feel to bring changes to our own OSR hack. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

James and Lacey look back at our goals for 2019 and how we succeeded and failed. Then we look towards 2020 and our future projects at the table, podcast, zines, and patreon. Take a journey of reminiscing and thinking big for the next year. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We are never inspired to run games 100% of the time and sometimes we just have an off game. If the worst game you run improves then all of the other games should follow. We talk about our storytelling evolution and techniques to raise the bar on your lower performing games. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Krampusnacht came and left us with some powerful inspiration. James and Lacey GameStorm bringing Krampus into the World of Darkness, Vampire, Werewolf, Orpheus, and Changeling the Lost. Come on a journey of inspiration and bring a new style of terror to your holiday games. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Thanksgiving is here in the US, so we are going to geek out about some games and things that we have enjoyed over the last year. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Playtesting the Three Sisters, we used an Mind's Eye Theater role to help run the game. Lacey ran the game at the table and James took the role of the antagonists in the story. We break down how the game went, ways that it helped the storyteller, and how we can bring this into other games. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Running the Yellow King RPG at HillCon introduced us to That Dueced Peculiar Business. James and Lacey look at how it added new levels of subtle horror to our table, its strengths, and adding it to other games. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

After a few weeks off and some changes we return to wrap up Hillcon 2019. Lacey and James talk about attendance, games ran and played, our highlights, and inspiration gained from the games this year. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We break down some of our favorite and least favorite treats in RPGs. We go beyond whats on the surface and look at the themes and tropes behind them. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Lacey and James put together a few ideas for your Mothership, Expanse, or Firefly game. A space station on the edge of what used to be the outer rim and now functions as an adventure destination for the wealthy. We use a list of anthropology questions from reddit user Ziau to flesh out the culture. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We put our heads together to flesh out our latest Zine 3 Sisters. It centers around a coven of witches sent to prolong the life of the Beast of Gevaudan. Twisting the normal werewolf story from hunting to casting suspicion on other villagers. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Starting games in worlds unknown to the players can be difficult. Lacey and James talk about ways to deliver a worlds history, themes, and feel to players without getting lost in the weeds. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We sat down with James Edward Raggi IV at GenCon 52 to talk about Lamentations of the Flame Princess, the Con, the past year and we dig into the essay at the end of Zak has nothing to do with this book. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

Deep questions in this episode. Who is responsible for the story? Is it the Storyteller, players, both, or none and how does system effect who's responsible? Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We sit down with Hot Springs Island designers Jacob Hurst, Donnie Garcia, and Silent Titans artist Dirk Leichty. We geek out about tabletop games, printing and books, artwork, Google plus and more. Silent Titans and Hot Springs Island can be found at Swordfish Islands. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

James and Lacey Wrap Up GenCon 52, our favorite moments and games from this year as well as a few busts for the this years con. We preview a few interviews we recorded this year as well as some reviews to come. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Survival adventure has deep roots in literature and fantasy stories. We break down sources for inspiration, Jack London, Hatchet, Iceberg Hermit, The Kay. Key elements and themes for the genre and RPGs that incorporate them. We also hatch an idea for a new game and likely a new zine. 10 Candles Review & Actual Play  Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We talk about getting cosmic horror to the table, Chambers and Lovecraft origins, sources of inspiration, how cosmic horror differs from other horror styles, and how to bring it to the table with mechanics and theme. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

Revisiting a new idea to build games using troubleshooting decision trees as a model to build games. In this episode Lacey and James build a mystery for Trail of Cthulhu by combining a scene and clue list with a trouble tree. Bring your shogoths and elder gods as we put together a mystery for the players to solve. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

James and Lacey look at putting the characters in situations that they are underpowered to deal with. How to make it work, strengths of different styles of game and systems, at least that's what we were supposed to stay on topic with. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network

The traitor among the Red Army has been discovered and now it is time to face justice and the NKVD. Our Russian Airwomen of the 588th finish their mission to find who stolen intel is being delivered to. Twitter @justonemorefix  Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast  Support us on Patreon  Gonna Geek Network

We give dungeon crawling a new look after Lacey's success running a 90s Mall Crawl adventure. Bringing the dungeon crawl ethos to new genres and applying what we have learned from years of dungeoneering to malls, space stations, cities, haunted houses, and more. Twitter @justonemorefix Facebook  Just One More Fix Podcast Support us on Patreon Gonna Geek Network