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A group of British RPG-ers discuss various topics of interest, with a highlight on UK-based or inspired RPGS. Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/s…

Purple Worm


    • Sep 7, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    What's in your GM kit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 104:00


    The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about what they'd include in their GM kits. • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Finding the Fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 133:32


    The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about finding the fun, why they game and what keeps bringing them back to the hobby table. • You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast • And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: • Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal • Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit • John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Rising from the Sands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 119:17


    After a long break the Purple Worm lads re-unite to have a bit of a catch-up/progress report, chat about RPGs and what we're excited for in the future: You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g Check out our individual podcasts: Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

    Coming soon...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 3:10


    Something stirs below the desert sands. Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Coming soon... Purplewormpodcast@gmail.com

    Running a historical campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 42:01


    In this episode John Alan Large leads us in a discussion of considerations around running a campaign based on real history. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

    Spicing up Combat & Sexy Times Voicemail Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 49:52


    In this bonus voicemail episode we're fielding calls about PBTA, lethality in combat, various hacks and methods of maintaining suspense. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.o be added in prior to publishing.

    Indy and OSR RPGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 65:22


    In this episode Dave Aldridge leads us in a discussion of the differences between Indy and OSR games. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show http://www.indie-rpgs.com/_articles/narr_essay.html http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/15/ http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/21/

    Powered by the Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 58:33


    In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing the merits and flaws of the Powered by the Apocalypse system, along with some of our favourite games using the system. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Links Discussed in the Show Apocalypse World Burned Over - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288008/Apocalypse-World-Burned-Over-Hackbook Simple World - https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/simple-world One Shot World - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/242339/One-Shot-World-Beta +1 Forward Podcast - https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward

    Mythic London, Ley Lines and Brothers Green Voicemail Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 19:24


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about mythic London, ley lines, advancement and the Green Children. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

    Spicing Up Combat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 70:54


    In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing tricks, tips and techniques for spicing up combat in your RPG sessions. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Scratching Below the Surface

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 28:01


    In this episode Colin talks to us about searching for the extraordinary in our own back yards and how this can inspire a whole world of RPG sessions. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    The Aquarian Guide to Legendary London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 28:19


    In this episode Dave provides us with insight into an intriguing collection of new-age lore and legends concerning the city of London. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Advancement, Bastionland and Vorpal Spades voicemail episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 10:07


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about advancement, what you should award XP for a cool items. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Faerie Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 30:52


    In this episode Pete kicks us off talking about mystical faerie trees and how they can serve as gateways to other realms. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    The Mysterious Green Children of Woolpit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 38:15


    In this episode we talk about the folk-tale the Green Children of Woolpit and how to run mystery storylines in your RPGs. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Spookiness, Prophecies and Map-making voicemail episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 38:39


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about spooky goings on, prophecies and get a recommendation for some map-making software. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Advancement & Rewards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 43:34


    In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing various methods of advancements and of rewarding players in RPGs, what the various bring to a game and which RPGs suit particular methods. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    What games have we been playing?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 57:46


    In this episode the Worm-ers are talking about the games that we've been playing and running recently. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Online Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 64:12


    In this episode the Worm-ers discuss a topic that's very much at the forefront of everyone's minds current, gaming online, what to use, how to do it and some suggestions for making the experience as painless as possible. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. Check out Goblin's Henchman's excellent spreadsheet adventure module at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmmWCIcQxk&list=PLyeGjc78ASuIu-pmyk_kpforB7vZA3gPY If you're interested in joining the Audio Dungeon Discord community click on the link here: https://discord.gg/D5Gpe3s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Player agency, hardware and folklore voicemail episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 41:50


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about player agency, permissions to elaborate on a setting, folklore, the correct way to pronounce Kobold and folklore, amongst other things. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Spring-heeled Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 21:30


    In this bonus voicemail episode we discuss one of the more popular urban-legends of the Victorian era, Spring-heeled Jack. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Knockers & Knackers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 22:47


    In this episode Pete breaks down the origin of the Kobold, we puzzle over it's pronunciation and also touch on re-skinning creatures. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Ghosts & Urban Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 28:12


    In this episode of the Purple Worm we talk about ghosts and urban legends, some of the topics we discuss include: The many ghosts of Burton on Trent Slender Man Creepypasta SCP Foundation Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Magic, Player Agency and Britishness voicemail bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 21:13


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about Magic, Player Agency and Britishness. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Witches & White Mice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 31:46


    In this episode Dave Aldridge tells us about the Witches of Canewdon and we talk about how local superstitions/folk-wisdom could be used to enrich a campaign setting. If you are interesting in finding out more about George Pickingill (mentioned in the cast) then there is a Wikipedia page on him as well as a number of other websites concerning witchcraft that mention him, one such page can be found here. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Player Control & Codes of Behaviour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 17:42


    In this episode the Worm-ers muse a little more about giving players narrative control in RPGs and how codes of behaviour could have an impact on a session. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    The Power of Prophecy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 22:41


    We begin a series of episodes looking at Myths & Legends, how they can influence and enrich your roleplaying sessions with Colin talking about a legend native to the Isle of Sheppey, and we then continue on to a discussion of prophecies and how they can be used in RPGs. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Magic, Brit RPGs and the Dorset Ooser, bonus voicemail episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 42:30


    In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about magic, British roleplaying games and the Dorset Ooser. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    OSRing D&D 5E, can you and should you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 48:44


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about D&D 5E, it's relationship to the OSR how easy it is to run an OSR style game with 5E and some of the potential things we'd love to see in the future from D&D. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Vancian magic, ups, downs and alternatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 54:08


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about Vancian Magic in D&D and possible alternatives. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Riddling Reaver, Voyage of the Enigma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 53:33


    Dave Aldridge continues to run the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver, as our heroes explore the Reaver's vessel The Twice Shy, bound for parts unknown. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    You've got that British Feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 41:10


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about what particular vibe gives an RPG a feeling of inherent British-ness. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Riddling Reaver, the Curse of Kallamehr - Scene Two: About Town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 70:10


    Dave Aldridge continues to run the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver, as our heroes search Kallamehr for the items hinted at in the Reavers devilish riddles. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Bonus voicemail episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 47:11


    In this Purple Worm bonus episode we open the post-bag and answer some of the great voicemails we've received. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Riddling Reaver, the Curse of Kallamehr - Scene One: Tower Trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 45:44


    In the first episode of Purple Worm Season 2 Dave Aldridge runs the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the first scene of the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Last Xmas thoughts & Black Hack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 58:30


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast our guest-host Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast, gives us some last thoughts on Xmas gifts and we talk about the Black Hack. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Purple Worm Christmas Wish List

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 62:13


    'Twas the night before Christmas, And all cross the net, The Wormers are dreaming, Of what RPG loot they'll get. In this Christmas Eve special were are joined by Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Purple Worm chat with Free Thrall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 47:20


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk to Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast, about his experience with RPGs and podcasting, we also talk about Electric Bastionland, layout and other topics. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    BONUS: Voicemails - OSE, Lamentations, Editing and Random Tables

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 58:50


    In this bonus episode of the Purple Worm podcast we answer a number of voicemails regarding recent episodes. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Black Hack 2nd Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 53:18


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we discuss the Black Hack 2nd Edition and have a brief look at the history of random tables in RPGs. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Randomness and Into the ODD

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 53:50


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about Into the Odd and random tables, mentioning Electric Bastionland and a few other games along the way. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    The Darker Side of AFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 47:33


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we discuss the relatively recent re-released versions of the Advanced Fighting Fantasy main books, then segway into a brief discussion of Troika and some other related games. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Advancing the Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 48:31


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we give an introduction to Advanced Fighting Fantasy, the follow on game from Fighting Fantasy, by Mark Gascoigne and Pete Tamlyn. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Bonus Minisode - FF Point crawls with Goblin's Henchman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2019 16:36


    In this bonus minisode of the Purple Worm podcast we answer some questions posed by Goblin's Henchman about FF and point crawls. Below are a few links related to the episode: Fighting Fantasy UK website: https;//fightingfantasy.uk Official Fighting Fantasy website: https://www.fightingfantasy.com/ Internet Archive: https://archive.org/ Link to player maps on FF website: https://www.fightingfantasy.com/arcane-archive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    The Mechanics of Fighting Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 32:20


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our discussion of Fighting Fantasy, delving a little deeper into the mechanics and touching on what makes this franchise special to us as gamers. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Introduction to Fighting Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 28:02


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we begin a discussion about the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks created by Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    What's weird for one...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 27:34


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our discussion of weird games, talking about Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard and reflecting that, what is weird for one person, may not be for another. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Too High Up the Weird Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 32:17


    In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our dive into the world of weird games, discussing Numenera, Maid and what we think makes a weird game. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    Old School Essentials, Wolves of God and Weird Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 32:51


    In the first episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about two upcoming games we're looking forward to and expound on some of their strengths, we also begin to dip our toes into the waters of weird games. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

    WORMSIGN! The purple worm approaches.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 1:57


    Have you ever thought 'Why aren't there more podcasts with British people discussing RPGs?", if so then the Purple Worm podcast is for you, featuring a bevvy of British podcasting Anchorites discussing what is good, bad and ugly in the world of RPGs. First episode is scheduled to be released on 21st October 2019 at 07:00 UK time, you can find the podcast at https://anchor.fm/purple-worm Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/purple-worm/message

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