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Dungeons and Dragons, gaming, and creative conversation as it relates to the gaming world. New episodes released sporadically. B/X, AD&D, S&W, old school rules, new school world. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

Maximum HP


    • Mar 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    S03 E01 Swords & wizardry Leaves Frog God Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 12:47


    Matt Finch takes full ownership over S&W rules and what that looks like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    S02 E10 Bards - Class or Background?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 21:15


    I personally don't care for the Bard class, and I'll offer my explanation. Is it problematic as a class? should it be a background story to a great character? Do any of these new classes need to be a class? #Bard #dungeonsanddragons #classes You can reply here on Anchor or at http://MaximumHP.com under the podcast section. Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E09 B3 Palace of the Silver Princess

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 21:54


    B3 Palace of the Silver Princess *SPOILER ALERT* Dungeons and Dragons, under TSR, released B3 Palace of the Silver Princess in 1983. Many brave adventurers have taken on this quest by Jean Wells. Jean was the first woman writer employed by TSR If I'm not mistaken. #DungeonsandDragons #TSR #DnD #TTRPG You can reply here on Anchor or at http://MaximumHP.com under the podcast section. Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E08 For the GM Sections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 22:40


    Taking a look at Swords & Wizardry and Labyrinth Lord's Referee sections. What is inspiring, what is helpful and how it's organized changes how the GM interacts with the information. let me know what you think at MaximumHP.Com Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E07 Adventure Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 33:27


    Adventure Writing My approach to Dungeons and Dragons adventure writing, some of the resources and strategies I have used to get from idea to rolling dice. Writing and planning adventures is an art and everyone has a different path. Comment here on Anchor or at MaximumHP.com Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E06 The rest of the classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 22:14


    Classes The rest of the classes for Labyrinth Lord and BX Dungeons and Dragons. Just taking a look at how they work, where they land and getting used to them. Finding way to play, getting through backgrounds and abilities. why level caps work for BX. Comment here or at MaximumHP.com Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    S02 E05 Labyrinth Lord B/X Fighters and Clerics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 20:06


    Classes In this episode I hop into the classes of Dungeons and Dragons B/X and Labyrinth Lord and discuss the ones typically seen as "the most boring" when I think they aren't. My homebrew solution to help out clerics is discussed and way to approach play of these two classes to expand beyond the typical vanilla techniques of play. The Labyrinth Lord system is FREE on the Goblinoid Games website https://goblinoidgames.com/index.php/downloads/ Comment here on Anchor or over at MaximumHP.com Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    S02 E04 Labyrinth Lord Character Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 17:38


    Character Creation in Labyrinth Lord Dungeons and Dragons basic character creation sounds brutal for any RPG, with just 3d6. This episode I take a close look at Labyrinth Lord RPG and how characters are rolled up and share thoughts on why it works and how I've played it. A correction: I mention monster Hit dice as D6, it is actually D8. You can reply here on Anchor or at http://MaximumHP.com under the blog section. Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E03 Swords & Wizardry Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 16:22


    S&W Light I take a look at Swords & Wizardry Light from Frog God Games and discuss my thoughts and why I'm using it. It's free, it's short, it's helpful. It turns out you CAN get into Dungeons & Dragons in the blink of an eye. I really like the rules set up for this ultra light system. Get SW light free here. let me know what you think at MaximumHP.Com Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    S02 E02 GM (Game Master) Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 23:21


    Caller Josh inspires a whole show talking about his strategies around GM anxiety Let me know what you think of LL on the blog https://maximumhp.com/podcast/the-podcast-is-coming-back/ Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    S02 E01 Taking a Look at Labyrinth Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 22:19


    This episode I take a look at why I like Labyrinth Lord, B/X, and why I'm moving toward using it more. The Labyrinth Lord system is FREE on the Goblinoid Games website https://goblinoidgames.com/index.php/downloads/ My apologies I misspoke in this episode OSE IS available for Free from Necrotic Gnome. https://necroticgnome.com/ Let me know what you think of LL on the blog https://maximumhp.com/podcast/the-podcast-is-coming-back/ Sponsor this podcast with a little change: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp Leave a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    011 Game Master Prep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 20:05


    In this episode, I'm flying solo again and talk about Game Master preparation. Some quick notes on what I do, some thoughts on how players can help the GM, and some things to consider when running a game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    010 A switch to 5E and dealing with traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 17:55


    This episode is a solo reflection on 5e and playing digitally on Roll20. Then a look at avoiding the trap of rolling for traps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    009 - Roleplay encounters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 31:54


    Herman Sims and Lloyd Metcalf talking about RolePlay encounters and more. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    008 - Tim McMenamin - Virtual Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 23:21


    Tim McMenamin and Lloyd Metcalf talking about virtual gaming, more Gary Con thoughts, and making gaming happen in 2020. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    007 - Gary Con Goers Virtual Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 35:06


    I put out some feelers to talk with Gary Con folks about their experiences switching to Virtual Gary Con v.s. "analog". What we found were some great tips and techniques for going virtual. Kelley Johnson, Rich Franks, and Ken Spencer (https://www.whynotgames.com/) weigh in. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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    006 - Danny Lee Grimes from Wizards of the Couch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 20:18


    In this episode I chat with Danny Lee Grimes from Wizards of the Couch around digital RPG, getting into it, and what his recipe for success is. Https://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    005 - Tim Kask on his Virtual Gary Con Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 36:01


    I get to chat with special guest Tim Kask about his experiences with setting up for Virtual Gary Con and making the switch! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maximumhp/support

    004 MaximumHP - Tales From the Table Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 31:56


    Herman and I continue Tales From the Table. Epic events and memorable moments. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    003 MaximumHP - Tales From the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 41:35


    Herman and I recount tales of our memorable moments as DMs and Players of both 1e and 5e editions. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    002 MaximumHP - Power gaming - difficult players

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 42:13


    Power gaming in 1E and 5E, challenging players and saying NO as a DM. All tough calls in the game and Herman Sims and I discuss our own take and strategy. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

    001 MaximumHP - Virtual Gary Con XII Trials and tribulations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 36:44


    Herman converted last minute from pencil and paper to virtual and it wasn't smooth. We discuss Virtual Gary Con XII, the struggles, and our gratitude that it exists. http://MaximumHP.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/maximumhp/support

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