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It Was A Mutual Decision and PaulCon V 0:32 - Last weekend was PaulCon, my annual birthday convention, and I had the chance to play a lot of games. 1:24 - The guys from 2d6 Feet in a Random Direction stop by. 1:40 - It Was A Mutual Decision is a Story Now game about the end of a relationship (with wererats). I'd wanted to play it for quite a while, and I discovered it makes an excellent party game. 12:52 - The show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 13:00 - Throughout PaulCon I played a ton of games, including The Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Dogs in the Vineyard, The Shab-al-Hiri Roach, Ca$h 'n Gun$, Lost Cities, Poison, Tongiaki, and BattleLore (but sadly, not Perfect). 22:20 - Go Play Northwest is this weekend, so I'll be back next week to talk about that. Meanwhile, you can check out Master Mines. --PaulDiscuss this episode in the HG,WT forum
Year-End Review for 2006, Part 2 0:37 - Welcome to the second half of my look back at my gaming life in 20061:39 - This show is a part of the Gaming Broadcast Network.1:45 - Before getting to my top 5 RPG for 2006, I give out a few honorable mentions.Mortal CoilWilderness of MirrorsDictionary of MuWarmachine: Superiority 5:58 - With those out the way, I get to the actual list #5 1001 Nights#4 The Shab-al-Hiri Roach#3 Don't Rest Your Head#2 Spirit of the Century#1 Burning Empires 13:13 - Brennan, my co-host on The Voice of the Revolution, says nice things about me.13:21 - What was my roleplaying life like in 2006? I take a look back at the highlights.17:57 - Inspired by the Sons of Kryos, I discuss of my favorite game sessions during the past year.25:22 - This show is also part of the Gaming Podcast Network.25:32 - With 2006 out the way, I'm ready for 2007. I talk about what's in store, and the key word is "Play."27:53 - Another thing I'm going to shoot for in 2007 is actually publishing a game of my own.29:46 - And of course, if you're in the Los Angeles area for Presidents' Day Weekend, come on out to OrcCon, where I'll be coordinating the RPG section.30:34 - That'll do it for this show. I'll try to be back soon for the next one. --Paul Discuss this episode in the HG,WT forum
Actual Play reports with Don't Rest Your Head and The Shab-al-Hiri Roach from Gateway 2006Show notes: 0:39 - I'm back for Day 4 of the HG,WT Daily Challenge. 1:14 - This show is part of the Gaming Podcast Network. 1:24 - Don't Rest Your Head rocks on toast. I talk about why. 17:08 - Jared Sorensen says hello. 17:16 - I also got to play The Shab-al-Hiri Roach at Gateway, and I might have enjoyed it a little too much. 28:21 - This show is also part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 28:29 - I'll be back tomorrow to talk about a few RPGs in my review stack. --PaulDiscuss this episode in HG,WT forum
GenCon Survival Guide and Forge Booth Preview 0:40 - I'm back from vacation, and I'm really looking forward to GenCon. 1:33 - This show is part of the Gaming Broadcast Network. 1:41 - GenCon is big. Here's what I think you need to survive it and enjoy it. Be sure to check out Randy Porter's website, The Keeper of Ancient GenCon Lore. 19:18 - I'm going to be spending a lot of money at the Forge Booth (#1237). Here's what I'm planning on taking a look at. Games I Already Know I'm Buying The Shab-al-Hiri Roach by Jason Morningstar Burning Empires by Luke Crane The Princes' Kingdom by Clinton R. Nixon The Dictionary of Mu by Judd Karlman Shock: Social Science Fiction by Joshua A. C. Newman Games There's a Strong Possibility I Will Buy Shooting the Moon by Emily Care-Boss Cold City by Malcolm Craig Under The Bed by Joshua A. C. Newman 1001 Nights by Meg Baker Agon by John Harper Contenders by JJ Prince Games I Want to Know More About Death's Door by James Brown Timestream & carry. a game about war. by Nathan Paoletta Kwaidan: Tales of Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn, edited by Tim Kleinert Mechaton by Vincent Baker Games I've Heard Only Little Bits About Primitive by Kevin Allen Jr. Best Friends by Gregor Hutton Covenant by Matt Machell Hero's Banner: The Fury of Free Will by Tim C Koppang Mexican Standoff by Tim Kleinert 32:35 - There are, of coure other games I'm interested in, including: Faery's Tale from Firefly Games, Booth #1137 Pieces of Eight from Atlas Games, Booth #1321 Warmachine: Superiority from Privateer Press, Booth #1201 RuneQuest from Mongoose Publishing, Booth #1035 34:59 - This show is still a member of the Gaming Podcast Network. 35:13 - Jonathan would kill me if I didn't talk about PUSH. Come see me at GenCon! Places you can find me: Friday, 10 AM: Gaming Podcast Panel, Westin Congress 1/2 Friday, 7 PM: Inside the Game Designer's Studio, Hyatt Regency C The Whole Show: Booth #1321 --Paul Discuss this episode in the HG,WT forum