Rollin' Bones with Ryan Howard

I discuss the skills, professions and training that make up the Profession System in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

AlchemicRaker joins me to discuss the concept of movement and scale in RPGs and how to implement them in Project Skeleton! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I discuss my thoughts on magic in RPGs and outline my ideas for magic systems in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I discuss the recent announcement of and reception to MCDM's Power Roll Dice campaign on Backerkit. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Dundermoose returns to discuss the recent online battles over the Braunstein play style and how a peaceful resolution might be reached. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Night Danger joins me for the very first time to discuss RPG combat, why it's rarely as fun as it should be, and how to make it cool. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Timothy B. Brown, TSR legend and designer of Dark Sun, joins me to discuss Dark Sun, Dragon Kings, music and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I discuss the essential elements that an RPG ruleset needs to address and my ideas for how to address these in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The Wonkee returns to discuss the dungeon as a mythical underworld and how to take big ideas and distill them down to a usable form Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Jeff Talanian returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the work and influence of pulp fantasy legend Clark Ashton Smith. Stories Discussed: The Devotee of Evil, The Flower Women, The Satyr, Mother of Toads, The Charnel God, The Isle of the Torturers, The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, and The Seven Geases Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I discuss my intentions to overthrow the current status quo and reconquer the world of fantasy and RPGs. I also discuss the recent controversies surrounding dungeon ecology and the mythic underworld. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Black Lodge Games returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for The Shucked Oyster, a setting and adventure supplement for ShadowDark Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

AlchemicRaker returns to discuss Chainmail, The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin, and whether or not the OSR has run its course. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Matt De Micco joins me to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Massacre Grounds, a Level 0 funnel adventure for Weird Frontiers. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

John Watson joins me to discuss various RPG products including Dungeon Dwelling Creatures, and a DCC version of Timothy Brown's Dragon Kings, a spiritual successor to Dark Sun! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Wonkee returns to discuss the importance of aesthetics in RPG books, balancing legibility with aesthetics, learning to design the look of your product and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Ian McGarty returns to discuss his ongoing Kickstarter campaign for Shadow of the Brutacorn, a 3rd level adventure designed for Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Bad Mike Badolato and Erik Tenkar return to discuss all the fun and festivities from this year's North Texas RPG Convention! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

eff Talanian returns to discuss his ongoing campaign for Modulistic Terror, attending a convention as a creator versus as a fan, why we love North Texas RPG Convention and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The Wonkee and I discuss the importance of using resources correctly, dealing with competition from AI, and using art effectively in your RPG. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Dunder Moose join me to discuss the step-by-step process of implementing the ideas touted by the BrOSR at your table. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Harmony Ginger returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss her interview with Jeffro Johnson, dealing with recent attention, and continuing to evolve her game. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

My partner in Guts N' Glory, The Wonkee, joins me for the first entry in a series of conversations about game design, publishing, and the creative process. If you're an aspiring creator, this is your invitation to get in the ring! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

DM Blackwall returns with his co-author Nate to discuss historical arms, tactics and warfare and how they can raise your RPG IQ. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

John McGowan returns to discuss the various cultures vying for popularity and prestige in RPGs as the monolith of Dungeons & Dragons continues to crumble. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I discuss the most recent update in he MCDM RPGs development, handling character death and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

My friend Poncho Goblin joins me for a roundup of RPG news, discussions on Traveler and SWADE, and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

AlchemicRaker returns to discuss the tent controversy, player agency and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Dutch Dynamo Viktor Gorchev returns to Rollin' Bones to talk about the latest Kickstarter campaign for Modern Necessities, a modern rules supplement compatible with Old School Essentials. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Dr. Greg Gillespie returns to discuss concepts from Scottish history and folklore and how you can use them at your gaming table. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Harmony Ginger joins me to discuss our RPG journeys and what brought us to the more obscure, fringe and esoteric side of the RPG discussion and what we can all learn from these conversations. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The Wonkee returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss our joint venture of Guts N' Glory Games and our upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Guts N' Glory Vol. 1, a collection of adventurers and campaign information for Nighthaven and Bellifallow. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Hasbro is selling D&D! D&D is dead! Wait, that was all nonsense. We discuss the recent trend in RPG content creation to chase breaking news and how it echoes the sorry state of online discourse Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons original 1974 release, I dive into the original three books to see what aspects are still with us and what has been left behind by modern editions. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Ash of Creativity returns to debate the implementation of magic items in fantasy RPGs with GreyMage. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

We take a look at the videos, marketing materials and Backerkit campaign for Matt Colville's MCDM RPG and discuss just what is going on behind this touted "D&D Killer." Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

John N McGowan join us to discuss his forthcoming book "The Living Campaign" Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Ginger Frasier and Young Steve Buscemi aka Black Lodge Games join me to discuss vampire LARPs, Candela Obscura and unhinged fans. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Jeffro Johnson returns to discuss his recent ideas on making patron play a more active part of the gaming experience. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

I am joined by Ash of Creativity to discuss the core fundamentals of designing games and how so many of them are ignored by RPG designers. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

DM Blackwall returns to discuss The English Civil Wars, sectarian warfare, and how they can influence your table-tops. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Viktor Gorchev and Malaky join me to watch and respond to a video from Dungeon Craft about the superiority of Rules Lite gaming. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Krafty Matt returns to discuss the scrub mentality, the consequences of player agency and what fighting games can teach us about table-top roleplaying games. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The Wonkee returns to discuss the concept of hope in horror and how a proper understanding of the concept of horror can help GMs create tension in their games. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Gelatinous Rube and Alchemical Raker join me to discuss Matt Colville's comments on Baldur's Gate III delivering better on the promise of D&D than any DM could. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Alexander Macris, founder of The Escapist and creator of ACKS and Ascendant, returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the forthcoming Kickstarter campaign for ACKS II and to discuss domain play as a necessary element of high-level play. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Levi Combs returns to Rollin' Bones to talk about the Planescape setting in D&D and how to utilize extraplanar adventures at your table. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The BrOSR's resident wrestling fanatic B-Dubs joins me to discuss the overlap between wrestling psychology and RPGs and what the squared circle can teach gamers about running an awesome game. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

The Basic Expert returns to discuss the ongoing Kickstarter campaign for Macuahuitl, a Whitebox roleplaying game set within the Aztec Empire. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Jon Mollison AKA Mr. Wargaming joins me to discuss how understanding wargames helps build a greater understanding of RPGs. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

Three Castles Award-Winner Dr. Greg Gillespie returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss his Kickstarter for Dragonslayer RPG. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support