RPG Heroes Podcast

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Meaningful Choices in RPGs" with the help of the incredibly prolific writer/content creator Justin Alexander, the brains behind the Alexandrian Blog. We talk about railroading, plots, node-based design, player agency and of course who his RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/ for all the links etcetera.Useful links The Alexandrian: https://thealexandrian.net/Justin Alexander on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hexcrawlAtlas Games: https://www.atlas-games.com/Magical Kitties Save the Day: https://www.atlas-games.com/magicalkittiesScott McCloud: http://scottmccloud.com/Middle Earth Role Playing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Role_PlayingBunnies & Burrows: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/273068?affiliate_id=747707Shamus Young webtoon about LOTR as an RPG campaign: https://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=612One-Page Dungeons: https://www.dungeoncontest.com/Ben Robbins - West Marches: http://arsludi.lamemage.com/index.php/78/grand-experiments-west-marches/Ultraviolet Grasslands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/241606?affiliate_id=747707David Chart: https://www.davidchart.com/Ars Magica: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/329468?affiliate_id=747707Bruce Norman: (Dungeon Magazine #22 Unchained) https://lexicon.dragonlancenexus.com/index.php/Dungeon_Magazine_Issue_22Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Want some cool RPG Heroes podcast swag? Check https://www.teepublic.com/user/rpgheroesIntro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Long Campaigns" with the help of the wonderful group of players of my long-running D&D campaign. We talk about our session zero, character development, memorable moments, the epic ending and of course who their RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/ for all the links etcetera.Useful links Book - The Complete Guide to Creating Epic Campaigns: https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/the-complete-guide-to-epic-campaign-design-pdf/?ref=127Great GM - creating your "sentence": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaPDove54mwMatthew Colville - B-plot: https://youtu.be/jKGcCBnBhuYGreat GM - Create the ultimate BBEG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4LZH43zLvwGreat GM - 5 C's to creating spectacular Endgame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBw271z-4QM Index Card RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/212262?affiliate_id=747707Chaotic Lawful Inc: https://www.twitch.tv/chaoticlawful_incChaotic Lawful Inc (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChaoticLawIncWant to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Want some cool RPG Heroes podcast swag? Check https://www.teepublic.com/user/rpgheroesIntro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of Bonus XP, I review the Cyberpunk RED Jumpstart Kit in my own "RPG Heroes" fashion. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/ for all the links etcetera.Useful links Cyberpunk RED Jumpstart Kit: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279014?affiliate_id=747707 R Talsorian: https://rtalsoriangames.com/ Cyberpunk 2020: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/50354?affiliate_id=747707 Another cool Cyberpunk RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304415?affiliate_id=747707 Another another cool Cyberpunk RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/214863?affiliate_id=747707 Albacon: https://albacon.co.uk/ Cyberpunk Uncensored (for actual plays and more!): https://www.cyberpunkuncensored.com/ My podcast episode about Cyberpunk: https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/774893/5663767 Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Want some cool RPG Heroes podcast swag? Check https://www.teepublic.com/user/rpgheroesIntro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "RPGs in Education" with the help of the devoted duo Josh and Matt, creators of the Detentions & Dragons podcast. We talk about using RPGs in lessons, starting an RPG after-school club, the benefits of role-playing for students and of course who their RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/ for all the links etcetera.Useful links Detentions & Dragons: https://detentionsanddragons.libsyn.com/Index Card RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/212262?affiliate_id=747707No Thank You Evil: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/180660?affiliate_id=747707Mouse Guard: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/166655?affiliate_id=747707Little Wizards: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/117481?affiliate_id=747707Happy Birthday Robot: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/81529?affiliate_id=747707Article about teaching kids RPGs: https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2016/07/22/top-of-the-table-introducing-kids-to-rpgs.aspxKobold Press: https://koboldpress.com/ Kids on Bikes RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/231938?affiliate_id=747707Monster of the Week: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/143518?affiliate_id=747707Lazers & Feelings: https://johnharper.itch.io/lasers-feelingsNeal Powell: http://www.thestruggleisneal.com/Block Party podcast network: https://www.blockpartypodcastnetwork.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Want some cool RPG Heroes podcast swag? Check https://www.teepublic.com/user/rpgheroesIntro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Apocalypse in RPGs" with the help of the creative and thoughtful duo Pelle Nilsson and Johan Nohr, creators of Mörk Borg. We talk about nihilism and apocalypse in games, game design, the OSR and of course who their RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/ for all the links etcetera.Useful links Mörk Borg: https://morkborg.com/Mörk Borg on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/295910?affiliate_id=747707Numenara: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/114133?affiliate_id=747707Cyberpunk RED Jumpstart Kit: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279014?affiliate_id=747707Expanse RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268471?affiliate_id=747707Wikipedia about Apocalyptic fiction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptic_and_post-apocalyptic_fiction OSR: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_School_RevivalMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rpgheroes1Like the show? Please rate and review: https://lovethepodcast.com/rpgheroesWant to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Cyberpunk" with the help of the passionate and energetic Rob Mulligan III from the Cyberpunk Uncensored podcast. We talk about what makes Cyberpunk an excellent RPG genre, the changes the R Talsorian game has gone through, how to deal with some of the trickier situations that can come up in the Dark Future and of course who Rob's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Cyberpunk Uncensored: https://www.cyberpunkuncensored.com/ Romero's A to Zombie: https://www.amazon.nl/dp/0692838635 Cyberpunk RED on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279014?affiliate_id=747707R Talsorian: https://rtalsoriangames.com/Datafortress2020: https://datafortress2020.com/ Cyberpunk genre info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyberpunkInterface Zero: https://gunmetalgames.net/interface-zero/Altered State: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304415?affiliate_id=747707Hack the Planet: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268457?affiliate_id=747707There are still tickets available to some excellent games at Albacon! Get your game face on and support a worthy charity in the process: https://albacon.co.uk/rpg-schedule/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Swedish RPGs" with the help of the creative and knowledgeable Andreas Lundström from the Sweden Rolls podcast. We talk about the history and specific atmosphere of Swedish RPGs, how to teach new players and of course who Andreas' RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Sweden Rolls: https://www.swedenrolls.com/Gothcon: https://gothcon.se/cms/Drakar og Demoner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drakar_och_DemonerKult: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/kultMURP: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle-earth_Role_PlayingFredrik Malmberg (Target games): https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1573406/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nmTarget Games: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_Games Coriolis: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/204291?affiliate_id=747707Forbidden Lands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258593?affiliate_id=747707The One Ring: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_One_Ring_Roleplaying_Game MYZ movie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTtUcfrAwBUFree League webshop (for the gift I mentioned): https://frialigan.se/en/store/Free League Twitch: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/us/free-league/pressreleases/free-league-channel-launched-on-twitch-today-bringing-you-to-other-worlds-3032671Grinning Frog kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegrinningfrog/abracadabra-rpgThe Dark Eye RPG: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_EyeThere are still tickets available for the charity-focused online RPG convention Albacon. Check it out! https://albacon.co.uk/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Preparing Sessions" with the help of the enthusiastic and efficient Mike Shea (Slyflourish), writer of "Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master". We talk about saving time in your game preparation, advice on (re)starting DM-ing, how to use the plethora of advice found online and of course who Mike's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Slyflourish website: https://slyflourish.com/Slyflourish on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlyFlourishReturn of the Lazy Dungeon Master: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/251431?affiliate_id=747707James Introcasso: http://www.jamesintrocaso.com/Notion app: https://www.notion.so/Great kickstarter for GM advice: http://kck.st/3hbCxs3 Matt Colleville on prep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXYORWtiLF0WASD20 on prep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTYQ0MbJ-roGreatGM on prep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-S3lTkmA2cRunehammer on prep (3t): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcfieLbrQAc (and more videos)Runehammer on prep (3d): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfO1GWbA1MAAlexandrian on prep: https://thealexandrian.net/gamemastery-101 (first posts)Prep encounter sheet: https://www.patreon.com/posts/41106442 Mutant Year Zero: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/mutant-year-zeroExpanse RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268471?affiliate_id=747707Blades in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170689?affiliate_id=747707Forbidden Lands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258593?affiliate_id=747707Albacon: https://albacon.co.uk/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "system matters" with the help of the experienced and learned Edwin Nagy from Frog God Games. We talk about converting adventures from one system to another, about what expecations are raised by different systems and of course who Edwin's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Frog God Games: https://www.froggodgames.com/Gencon: https://www.gencon.com/Skype of Cthulhu: http://www.cthulhu.me/Council of Five Nations convention: https://tabletop.events/conventions/council-42Lesser Gnome Games: https://www.nobleknight.com/Publisher/Lesser-Gnome/AllDeath and Taxes: https://www.nobleknight.com/Role-Playing-Games/Products/Death-and-TaxesThe Lost Lands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/304434?affiliate_id=747707Shattered Gates of Slaughtergarde: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/54405?affiliate_id=747707Greg Golespy: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4249/Greg-Gillespie?affiliate_id=747707Barrowmaze: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/206564?affiliate_id=747707Midderlands: https://monkeyblooddesign.co.uk/the-midderlands/Matthew Coleville - game pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtH1SP1grxo&t=9sAdam Koebel - system pitch: https://www.adam-koebel.com/blog/2020/6/29/starting-a-new-campaign-how-to-pitch-rpgsMutant Year Zero: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/mutant-year-zeroExpanse RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/268471?affiliate_id=747707Blades in the Dark: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170689?affiliate_id=747707Forbidden Lands: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258593?affiliate_id=747707Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Representation in RPGs" with the help of the outspoken and passionate Sara Thompson, disability consultant. We talk about representation of disabilities and neurodivergence in RPGs, how to make sure you are representing any group correctly, the Witcher RPG and of course who Sara's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Sara Thompson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mustangsartSara Thompson's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mustangsartHeroes Without Limits: https://www.twitch.tv/hwithoutlimitsHeroes Without Limits Discord: https://discord.com/invite/sAwdnYdDragon+ on disability: https://dnd.dragonmag.com/2020/04/28/accessibility-dd/content.htmlCombat Wheelchair for D&D 5e: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11WstDX0dqKDmOUxaN58J4kmE-KMWYK1BDreamwisp: https://twitter.com/dreamwispSamwise: https://twitter.com/thesamwisestRandy Knapp: https://twitter.com/randy_knapp_devBlind Temple: https://twitter.com/BlindTempleCurse of Strahd: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/209451?affiliate_id=747707Witcher RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/248538?affiliate_id=747707R Talsorian: https://rtalsoriangames.com/Cody Pondsmith: https://rtalsoriangames.com/tag/cody-pondsmith/Chris Perkins: https://twitter.com/chrisperkinsdndSwordsfall: https://www.swordsfall.com/Asians Represent podcast: https://twitter.com/aznsrepresentDown Darker Trails: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/221416?affiliate_id=747707Albacon: https://albacon.co.uk/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Online Conventions" with the help of the passionately involved Mark Palmer, co-organiser of the AlbaCon online RPG convention. We talk about how he got into convention gaming, we discuss the pros and cons of online gaming, the charity behind AlbaCon and of course who Mark's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Vote for which game I will run at Albacon! https://twitter.com/rpgheroes1/status/1284916429385601028?s=19Useful links Albacon: https://albacon.co.uk/Savepoint: https://echcharity.org/events/save-point-bonus-levelPelgraine Press: https://site.pelgranepress.com/Dungeon Crawl Classics: https://goodman-games.com/dungeon-crawl-classics-rpg/Buy Dungeon Crawl Classics on DriveTruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/101050?affiliate_id=747707Garycon: https://garycon.com/ Gencon: https://www.gencon.com/DCC Days Online: https://tabletop.events/conventions/dcc-days-onlineCon of Champions: https://tabletop.events/conventions/con-of-championsD&D Live for comic relief: https://dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2020Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Tom Moldvay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_MoldvayTom Moldvay 1981 D&D: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/110274?affiliate_id=747707Upcoming Online conventions: JUL 30 – AUG 2, 2020 -- GENCON onlineSEP 12-20, 2020 -- PAX OnlineOCT 3-4, 2020 -- AlbaCon onlineNOV 5-8, 2020 -- Virtual Gamehole ConNOV 13-15, 2020 -- AetherConAnd here is a whole list! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gaming_conventionsWant to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Improving your game" with the help of the erudite and sharply dressed Professor Dungeon Master AKA Dan, host of the Dungeoncraft YouTube channel and published author. We talk about how he got into D&D and how he improved his game, we discuss minis and terrain vs theatre of the mind, how to end your campaign and of course who Dan's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Dungeoncraft: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6ERRdXrF2IZ0R888G8PQgDungeoncraft FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1620296361377654/Dungeoncraft Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonCraftYouTubeDwarven Forge: https://dwarvenforge.com/ Dungeon Magazine: Check Amazon or google for scanned versions. (Dan's adventures are in issues 32, 54 and 61)Tracy Hickman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_HickmanDragonlance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DragonlanceRavenloft: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenloft_(module)XDM Extreme Dungeon Mastery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MDLKAAThe Return of the Lazy Dungeon Master: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/251431?affiliate_id=747707Be a Better Player (GreatGM): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHhMRkG9uA5_FZ41fGG_ivOPMfQI0cGb 11 Ways to be a better Roleplayer: (warning, harsh language) http://lookrobot.co.uk/2013/06/20/11-ways-to-be-a-better-roleplayer/Be a Better GM (GreatGM): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHhMRkG9uA57f-2mqQ0jVW2qhANaeAaKROANOKE RPG is about to start!: https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeRP/Get in some pick-up games at the Good Friends of Jacks-Con Elias: https://blasphemoustomes.com/the-good-friends-of-jacks-con-elias/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Adventure Design and Minimalism" with the help of the creative genius behind the Arcane Library, Kelsey Dionne. We talk about how to design good, useable adventures for your home game and for publishing, minimalism in gaming, and of course who Kelsey's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links The Arcane Library: https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/Kelsey's adventures on DM's Guild: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Kelsey%20DionneBuy Kelsey's adventures on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/12402/The-Arcane-Library?affiliate_id=747707Jerimond's Orb (adventure): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/25425/Jerimonds-Orb?affiliate_id=747707Templates on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?keywords=templates?affiliate_id=747707Homebrewery: https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/Dungeon Magazine with 101 Dirty Orc Tricks: it's number 239 (not sure if I am allowed to link to the PDFs you can find online..)Fiverr (for art and other creative commissions): https://www.fiverr.com/The Fiverr artist who made my podcast art: https://www.fiverr.com/legacy247 Runehammer: https://www.runehammer.online/ICRPG: https://www.icrpg.com/Alexandrian on Gamemastery: http://thealexandrian.net/gamemastery-101Return of the Lazy DM: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/251431?affiliate_id=747707Runehammer Room Design: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLttkH4YuPnmFvRWWmSmfu2KBcGpVGh6Ga The 5 Room Dungeon method: https://www.roleplayingtips.com/5-room-dungeons/Jacks-con Elias online convention: https://twitter.com/sdorward/status/1272848737858195456?s=21Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Science Fantasy and a career in RPGs" with the help of the amazing Amanda Hamon, co-creator of the Starfinder RPG and Managing Developer at Paizo. We talk about how Science Fantasy differs from other genres, how to get started with this genre, the appeal of crunchy games, how to become an RPG professional, and of course who Amanda's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Amanda Hamon: https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Amanda_HamonAmanda Hamon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandahamon Paizo Twitch channel - watch Amanda play Starfinder: https://www.twitch.tv/officialpaizoStarfinder: https://paizo.com/starfinderCrystal Frasier: https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Crystal_Frasier Paizo Fans United on Paizo.com: https://paizo.com/companies/paizoFansUnitedWayfinder (submit an article): wayfinder.fanzine@gmail.com Wayfinder issue 1: https://paizo.com/products/btpy8ypb?Wayfinder-1Starfinder Wiki: https://starfinderwiki.com/Archives of Nethys: https://www.aonsrd.com/List of Science Fantasy RPGs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Science_fantasy_role-playing_gamesMonte Cook games: https://www.montecookgames.com/F Wesley Schneider: https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/F._Wesley_SchneiderWolfgang Bauer: https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Wolfgang_BaurKobold Press: https://koboldpress.com/Starwars D20: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Roleplaying_Game_(Wizards_of_the_Coast)Shadowrun: https://www.shadowruntabletop.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

Welcome to Bonus XP - a sideshow of the regular RPG Heroes podcast. In Bonus XP episodes, I do side quests such as reviews, extra interviews and collaborations with other podcasts. This way, we can earn bonus XP on top of the main RPG Heroes quest, which will remain the fortnightly episodes with a specific topic and an RPG Hero interview. I hope you enjoy this first installment of Bonus XP: the Omegaville cast interview! It is what it says on the box: an interview with the entire cast of the Omegaville podcast, a CyberPunk Actual Play podcast that is near and dear to my heart. You can find them on every major podcasting platform. They will be using this interview as their episode 0. It was a blast to talk to these wonderful folks, and lucky for me, Chris Hamje from Omegaville did all the editing work and music - top notch as usual! Useful links: Omegaville on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmegaVilleCastOmegaville on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmegaVilleCastOmegaville on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omegavilleOmegaville music by Chris Hamje: https://soundcloud.com/hamje/RPG Heroes: https://rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com/CyberPunk RPG: https://rtalsoriangames.com/cyberpunk/Buy CyberPunk 2020 on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/256451?affiliate_id=747707Buy CyberPunk RED on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/279014?affiliate_id=747707Black Lives Matter: Please be safe and supportive in these grim times, and if and when you can, please support black members of our RPG community, such as R Talsorian's Mike Pondsmith (creator of CyberPunk) or Brandon Dixon (creator of Swordsfall). It fits the CyberPunk genre to rally behind the downtrodden against an oppressive regime, and it fits human society in general, or at least I hope so. Support the show: Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Thanks for listening, and STAY EXTRA HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Sandbox RPGs" with the help of the very creative John Harper, creator of "Blades in the Dark", an award-winning sandbox RPG that revolves around heists. We talk about sandbox RPGs, letting players drive the game, hacking games and of course who John's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Buy Blades in the Dark on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/170689?affiliate_id=74770One Seven design (John Harper): http://www.onesevendesign.com/List of Forged in the Dark games: https://www.reddit.com/r/bladesinthedark/comments/d9u8fa/list_of_all_forged_in_the_dark_based_games/Actual Play of Blue Coats (future BitD expansion): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNuXiEYyM4isWQ8hhybnDAj3Xjz87Si5GSeth Skorkowsky on heists: https://youtu.be/147qkWA3-xw GreatGM on heists: https://youtu.be/Ow26wZLzidg FATE: https://www.evilhat.com/home/fate-core/Gamma World RPG: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_WorldStars without Numbers RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/94621?affiliate_id=747707Dogs in the Vineyard RPG: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogs_in_the_VineyardGirl by Moonlight RPG: https://www.evilhat.com/home/girl-by-moonlight/Band of Blades RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/243347?affiliate_id=747707Copperhead County RPG: https://zzzwizard.itch.io/copperheadSteve Sechi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephan_Michael_SechiVincent Baker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Baker Sons of Kryos podcast: https://archive.org/details/SonsOfKryosPodcastSean Nitnter: https://seannittner.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Post-Apocalyptic RPGs" with the help of the very busy Tomas Härenstam, creator of "Mutant: Year Zero", an award-winning RPG that has become the basis for many other cool games his company Free League (Fria Ligan) has published since. We talk about what's fun about Post-Apocalyptic RPGs, European RPGs, D6 dice pools and of course who Tomas' RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Free League: https://frialigan.se/en/startpage/MYZ Trailer: https://youtu.be/RaD4BSoh81UBuy Mutant: Year Zero on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/139453?affiliate_id=747707The Mutant franchise: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutant_(role-playing_game)MYZ dice! https://frialigan.se/en/store/?product_id=2348278710320Nils Gulliksson (illustrator) : https://imaginoscreations.weebly.com/General information on post-apocalyptic fiction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apocalyptic_and_post-apocalyptic_fictionGreatGM video on post-apocalypse as a setting (trigger warning: mention of rape): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NCmmBTlZxEDark Sun (D&D setting): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_SunDark Sun Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mutantY0/Ironsworn RPG: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/Apocalypse World RPG: http://apocalypse-world.com/Degenesis RPG: https://degenesis.com/ and check their trailer while you're at it, omg! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tw3KaMr8wkList of Roleplaying Games (that you can search for apocalyptic): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_role-playing_gamesWant to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/index.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

Episode 09: Solo RPGs featuring Shawn TomkinIn this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Solo RPGs" with the help of the very generous Shawn Tomkin, creator of "Ironsworn", an award-winning RPG that can be played solo, co-op and GM-led. We talk about solo RPGs, putting fiction first, world-building as session 0 and of course who Shawn's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Ironsworn website: https://www.ironswornrpg.com/Buy Ironsworn at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/238369/Ironsworn?affiliate_id=747707Ask the Oracle podcast: https://ironsworn.podbean.com/Mud & Blood podcast (interview, actual play and review of Ironsworn): https://9littlebees.com/tag/ironsworn/Apocalypse World: http://apocalypse-world.com/Dungeon World: https://dungeon-world.com/Mythic GM emulator: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/20798/Mythic-Game-Master-Emulator?affiliate_id=747707Matt Click / aFistfulofDice: https://www.youtube.com/user/aFistfulofDice/Absolute TableTop: https://absolutetabletop.com/Quest Wise solo Forbidden Lands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig5TLz7eSjIAdam Koebel plays Ironsworn Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ig6xZYutx-4Solo RPG for the newbie (Artichoke Dip): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1x-t7FdakRangers of the Shadow Deep (wargame with RPG elements): https://www.modiphius.net/products/rangers-of-shadow-deepThe Complete Guide to Solo Roleplaying http://www.rpgready.com/solo-roleplaying-solo-rpg/Rory's Story Cubes: https://www.storycubes.com/en/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Want to support the show at no additional cost to you while buying RPG products on DriveThruRPG? https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=747707Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Play by Post " with the help of Brendon Faulkner and Noah Carr from the incredible "Roanoke RPG" play by post project. We talk about the origins of the Roanoke RPG project, how they manage such large numbers of players, all the tricks for playing by discord and of course who their RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Roanoke RPG Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeRP/Roanoke season 3 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2667188770174795/Roanoke Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/RoanokeRPWant to DM for Roanoke, or help out some other way? befaulkner@gmail.com D&D Beyond: https://www.dndbeyond.com/Chris Hunt's 3D ship models: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1311072974/shipworks-3d-printable-ship-terrainBrian Blume (in memoriam): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Blume Cascadia Gamers Alliance: https://playcga.com/The Blue Hoods RPG group: https://bluehoods.fandom.com/wiki/Blue_Hoods_WikiHistory of the real Roanoke: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_ColonySome platforms for Play by Post roleplaying (no affiliation with any, yet..)http://www.rpgcrossing.com/http://www.myth-weavers.com/https://rpol.net/https://gamersplane.com/https://rpggeek.com/forum/379243/rpgg/play-forumThe World of Phrelle (Discord): https://penrith.fandom.com/wiki/Penrith_Wikia Or you could create your own Discord server, Facebook group, or even just use email. Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this extra long episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Campaigns vs One-shots" with the help of YouTuber Guy Sclanders from the prolific Great Gamemaster YouTube channel. We talk about narrative structure, handling long and short stories, how to get more drama in your games, and of course who Guy's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! How to be a Great Game Master: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1F4eMw3W_rHBfxf9_m1hbwThe Complete Guide to Creating Epic Campaigns (pdf): https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/the-complete-guide-to-epic-campaign-design-pdf/?ref=127The Complete Guide to Nautical Campaigns (pdf): https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/the-complete-guide-to-nautical-campaigns-pdf/?ref=127Tabletop RPG One Shot Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tabletoprpgoneshot/ Dungeon Craft: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6ERRdXrF2IZ0R888G8PQgBook: "The Hero With a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell: https://amzn.to/2FArXJO (US) https://amzn.to/2QWmbYt (DE) https://amzn.to/37REjtr (UK)XP to Level 3: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YDVwTL5M_TVivEdTbfKrADave Friant (Nerdarchy): https://nerdarchy.com/author/nerdarchistdave/Some Virtual Tabletops for online roleplaying (no affiliation with any, yet..)https://roll20.net/https://www.fantasygrounds.com/https://www.astraltabletop.com/https://foundryvtt.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!PS: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. (I realise I say the same thing twice here, but that last bit is a legal obligation)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Maps" with the help of YouTuber and mapmaker Nate Vanderzee from the inspiring WASD20 YouTube channel. We talk about the importance of maps in RPG's, how to plan cool encounters and what RPGs you should check out, and of course who Nate's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! WASD20 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQOmmyopiTzH9dlThm8hbwQSellsword Maps: http://www.sellswordmaps.com/"Masters of Doom" (book): https://amzn.to/38UqXNH"Ready Player One" (book): https://amzn.to/37Q78GhAlbion Trilogy (books): https://amzn.to/32madfWIcewind Dale Trilogy (books): https://amzn.to/2HOSVi9The Tainted Sword (book): https://amzn.to/37VQh4EThe Mappening (video series): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq8DIL0O-i-nAG95m0wjMZEtwkmmL_m4qBlackmagiccraft (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2Rlv-ug-mtnXuMwlpcqFggReturn of the Lazy Dungeon Master (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb39x-29puapg3APswE8JXskxiUpLttggTales from the Loop RPG: https://amzn.to/2VjYoWaForbidden Lands RPG: https://amzn.to/2VhabVdMatt Click (aFistfulofdice YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/user/aFistfulofDice/featuredAbsolute Tabletop: https://absolutetabletop.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!PS: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. (I realise I say the same thing twice here, but that last bit is a legal obligation)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "world building" with the help of the creator of the unique D&D setting "Eberron" Keith Baker. We talk about the origins of the world of Eberron, world building and pulp adventures, and who Keith's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! Keith Baker website: http://keith-baker.com/Twogether Studios: https://www.twogetherstudios.com/Exploring Eberron (D&D 5e): https://www.enworld.org/threads/keith-baker-exploring-eberron.668667/Eberron - Rising from the Last War (D&D 5e): https://amzn.to/2HSRj6W (US) https://amzn.to/32rwwkx (UK) https://amzn.to/3a725T8 (EU)Dragonshard PC game: https://www.gog.com/game/dungeons_dragons_dragonshardD&D Online (MMORPG): https://www.ddo.com/enThe Adventure Zone card game: https://theadventurezonegame.com/Matt Forbeck: https://www.forbeck.com/Robin Laws: http://robin-d-laws.blogspot.com/World Building (GreatGM): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsHhMRkG9uA4eADnPz6adCp3eRhDT44wK Creating Epic Campaigns (pdf): https://www.greatgamemaster.com/dm/product/the-complete-guide-to-epic-campaign-design-pdf/?ref=127Immersive World Building (World Anvil): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yU0sFhe07w WASD20 #my30dayworld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eusYxigYxMETableTop World's #my30dayworld: https://news.absolutetabletop.com/2018/03/15/my30dayworld-join-worldbuilding/5 World Building Tips (Nerdsourced): http://www.nerdsourced.com/5-tips-world-building-rpg/Wolfgang Baur on worldbuilding: https://slyflourish.com/wolfgang_baur_on_worldbuilding.htmlWant to support the show? --> https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes, updated with new Tiers and Rewards! Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!PS: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Actual Play" with the help of the succesful podcaster and author Joe Trier. We look at creating an Actual Play podcast, (and if you should), tension and horror in RPGs, sound effects in RPGs, and who Joe's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links etcetera.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! How We Roll podcast: https://howwerollpodcast.com/The Idol of Thoth (scenario): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/229639/The-Idol-of-Thoth?affiliate_id=747707 Fear's Sharp Little Needles (scenario collection): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/245289/Fears-Sharp-Little-Needles?affiliate_id=747707 The Curse of Strahd (D&D 5e sourcebook): https://amzn.to/2UNoZuo (US) https://amzn.to/31Q4Rtm (UK) https://amzn.to/2UOiRSz (EU)Miskatonic Repository: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/16/Miskatonic?affiliate_id=747707Syrinscape: https://syrinscape.com/BattleBards: https://battlebards.com/ Lovecraft Noir (music playlist): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4zYU0J3oA50SoCKPXyyT0P Condamned (RPG convention): http://condamned.nl/Taming the Waterwolf (scenario): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/286370/Taming-the-Waterwolf?affiliate_id=747707Night of the Rising Sun (scenario): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/295346/Night-of-the-Rising-Sun?affiliate_id=747707Age Past RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/217373?affiliate_id=747707Actual Play podcasts I like: https://howwerollpodcast.com/https://glasscannonpodcast.com/https://www.facebook.com/OmegaVilleCasthttps://www.swedenrolls.com/Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!PS: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

Episode 03: Mood and Horror featuring Scott DorwardIn this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Mood and Horror" with the help of the erudite podcaster and author Scott Dorward. We discuss mood in RPGs, investigative roleplaying games, horror, and creating great scenarios and who Scott's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. (I realise I say the same thing twice here, but that last bit is a legal obligation)The Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast: http://blasphemoustomes.com/the-podcast/ Call of Cthulhu 7th edition Keepers Screen (with the scenario I mentioned): https://amzn.to/38qN8L4Flotsam & Jetsam: https://www.chaosium.com/blogcoming-later-in-2019-flotsam-and-jetsam-organized-play-campaign-for-call-of-cthulhu/Join the Cult of Chaos: https://www.chaosium.com/organized-play/?mc_cid=36be8a0362&mc_eid=[UNIQID]Where to read about Call of Cthulhu scenarios: https://www.yog-sothoth.com/wiki/index.php/CoC:ScenariosCall of Cthulhu scenarios on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/16/Miskatonic?affiliate_id=747707 Sons of Kryos podcast: https://archive.org/details/SonsOfKryosPodcast/Unknown Armies RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/207965/Unknown-Armies-Third-Edition-Book-One-Play-digital?affiliate_id=747707 James Mullen, Scott's RPG hero: http://groundhoggth.blogspot.com/Dead of Night RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product_info.php?products_id=81572?affiliate_id=747707 GreatGM about Horror: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGPFFVsftn8GreatGM about Tone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK5_byYH1vEThe Expanse RPG: https://amzn.to/380iuIq Blades in the Dark RPG: https://amzn.to/2OsPvWd Want to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In this episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Using Published Material" with the help of the very knowledgeable YouTuber and author Seth Skorkowsky. We look at campaign settings and adventures and how to use them. Seth also talks about his new novel, Ashes of Onyx, and about the interesting relationship between RPGs and writing novels. Finally, we talk about how to pick the right game for your group, and who Seth's RPG heroes are. If you are reading these show notes in a podcast player, please go to rpgheroes.buzzsprout.com for all the links.Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you - a great way to support the show! I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. (I realise I say the same thing twice here, but that last bit is a legal obligation)Seth Skorkowsky's website: https://skorkowsky.com/Seth Skorkowsky on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQs8-UJ7IHsrzhQ-OQOYBmgSeth's new novel (Kindle): https://amzn.to/37j5FsEKarameikos campaign setting (AD&D): https://amzn.to/2Ry5iDS (US) https://amzn.to/2THHDmT (EU) https://amzn.to/2RABTIZ (UK)Dark Sun campaign setting (AD&D): https://amzn.to/3avS1nE (US) https://amzn.to/2GcymeA (EU, revised) https://amzn.to/30EnOOO (UK, revised)Eberron campaign setting (D&D 3.5): https://amzn.to/2trBvoo (US) https://amzn.to/2RF2ogj (UK)Eberron campaign setting (D&D 5th): https://amzn.to/2tAK8wM (US) https://amzn.to/3aymGAP (EU) https://amzn.to/2Rf0G6D (UK)Call of Cthulhu 7th ed Keepers Screen (with the scenario): https://amzn.to/38qN8L4 (US) https://amzn.to/2Gc2vLe (UK)Expanse RPG: https://amzn.to/2TGxyql (US) https://amzn.to/2NJ1zSv (EU) https://amzn.to/2NIp0vm (UK)Sages of the Forgotten Realms FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/335373333286538/Where to read about Call of Cthulhu scenarios: https://www.yog-sothoth.com/wiki/index.php/CoC:ScenariosCall of Cthulhu scenarios on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/cc/16/Miskatonic?affiliate_id=747707 The Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast: http://blasphemoustomes.com/the-podcast/Intro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Thanks for listening, and STAY HEROIC!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)

In the FIRST EVER episode of RPG Heroes, we delve into our main topic: "Getting started" with the help of the amazing Hankerin Ferinale AKA Runehammer, creator of Index Card RPG and the Runehammer channel on YouTube. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to check out his videos, they contain real knowledge bombs! Useful links Please note that some links provided are affiliate links. This means any purchases you make using those links will earn me a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.ICRPG and other cool Runehammer stuff on DriveThruRPG Runehammer on YouTube Burning Wheel Gold Edition (mentioned in the interview): USA - EU - UK Getting started with Roleplaying (Runehammer) Building your campaign series (GreatGM) Running your first game (WASD20) Book: "The Hero With a Thousand Faces" by Joseph Campbell: USA - EU - UKFacebook: the Tabletop RPG One Shot Group SupportWant to support the show? Please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes Competition!What can you win: Index Card RPG Core 2e PDF + Hardcover book! What do you need to do: Like and follow my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rpgheroespodcast/ Take a photo in which you measure distance on your battle map with a BANANA! Try to create a really evocative scene. Share your photo on my Facebook page with the hashtag #rpgheroespodcast Make sure you get as many likes as possible The photo with the highest number of likes and other reactions on 31 January at 22:00 Amsterdam time wins! I will contact the winner via FB Message for their address. MusicIntro and outro music used with permission from the artist: "To Storm the Cyclopean Gates of Byzantium" by Bal-Sagoth. Check them out, EPIC band! http://www.bal-sagoth.com/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rpgheroes)