Podcast appearances and mentions of james maliszewski

In this episode, Ben steps Into the Megadungeon to interview James Maliszewski about his Dwimmermount megadungeon campaign. James explains how megadungeons can captivate the interest of players by encapsulating the mysteries of an entire setting. James also discuss his current project, The Secrets of sha'Arthan.  For deeper reader's notes to this episode that explains all the terms used and give further context for the episode, check out my newsletter ⁠here⁠. You can find James Maliszewski's blog Grognardia here, You can find all the posts about Dwimmermount collected here. Philotomy's OD&D musings, a wonderful resource on Original Dungeons & Dragons (0D&D) is available here. Curious about OD&D? Here's a free version ("retro-clone") of the original rules presented in a modern format under the name Fantasy Medieval Campaigns. Learn more about Sean McCoy's #Dungeon23 challenge here. You can find a roundup of amazing #Dungeon23 materials from the early weeks of 2023 here. You can find a full transcript of this episode here. The music for this episode is Sticks and Stones by Samuel Peters Davies.

Episode 109 – In Priase of “Silly” Names, by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author's blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Dan & Paul catch up with James Maliszewski of Grognardia on his "House of Worms" campaign! Have you ever managed to run a D&D campaign for 7 years and counting? Well, James Maliszewski has in his long-running Empire of the Petal Throne campaign -- so we wanted to get his advice and hear about how to keep a campaign fresh, exciting, and players returning for more. Plus catch up on his prodigious ongoing output at the Grognardia blog, the Hall of Blue Illumination podcast, The Excellent Travelling Volume EPT zine, and his upcoming Secrets of sha-Arthan. How on Tékumel does he do it? Read the Grognardia blogListen to the Hall of Blue Illumination podcastCheck out The Excellent Travelling Volume zine Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can take viewer questions and comments on the topic of the day. Live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern time.

ZARGON - O TERROR DAS PROFUNDEZAS O que esconde o Deserto Alasyano no incrível mundo de D&D? CYNIDICEA: A cidade perdida no deserto! A única esperança de sobrevivência dos personagens está em uma cidade em ruínas surgindo das areias. Comida, água e riqueza aguardam aventuras heroicas dentro de uma antiga pirâmide governada por uma estranha raça de seres mascarados. Sobreviventes de uma era esquecida há séculos, os descendentes do antigo reino de Alexander vivem em meio a uma intriga de conflitos e um destino trágico que os ameaça. Você pode recuperar os tesouros esquecidos e sobreviver a intriga das facções e a sombra de Zargon? CONTEÚDO: B4: "The Lost City" (1982) foca não apenas em como ser uma aventura para personagens iniciantes, mas também em como ser uma ferramenta para um jogo dungeoncrawl em nível Basic e Hexcrawl em seu nível Expert. Acompanhe o progresso de seus personagens e siga com eles para campanhas do Expert Set nas diversas cavernas muito além da cidade perdida. REFERÊNCIAS: A patir do BX, Tom Moldvay entrou em um período extenso no design de aventuras. "A Cidade Perdida" foi o terceiro livro do que James Maliszewski chama de "Trilogia Pulp Fantasy" de Moldvay e B4: "The Lost City" (1982) nos apresenta uma incrível cidade sob as areias do Deserto Alasyan em Ylaruam. Saiba como organizar estas aventuras em uma proposta de campanha para os seus jogadores ouvindo A Historia do Mundo de D&D - com Samuel Hernandez e os convidados Hausman Santos, Leandro Abrahão, Átila Pires Dos Santos e Tiago Marinho. Uma produção Brainstorm RPG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brainstorm-cast/message

Episode 92 – DCC RPG and Charachter Death in Old School Gaming, by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Timothy Weston. The original post can be found on the author's blog. The music is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Dan & Paul are joined by famed OSR Grognardia blogger James Maliszewski, to talk about mixing Science Fiction in your Fantasy. An expert in both classic D&D and M.A.R. Barker’s Tekumel (Empire of the Petal Throne), we can’t wait to hear James’ best-practice experience, advice, and what he has planned for upcoming campaign releases. Is it even true not long ago fantasy & science weren’t considered separate genres? Read James’ blog at GrognardiaGet the latest issue of The Excellent Travelling Volume on Tekumel hereMore classic TETV issues here And read Dan’s blog on Lovecraft as the Root of Appendix N Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can take viewer questions and comments on the topic of the day. Live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern time. Subscribe to Wandering DMs for new episodes

James Maliszewski is back, and so is Grognardia! As the creator of one of the OSR’s most esteemed blogs from 2008-2012, he took a well-earned break which wound up lasting 8 years. But now it’s 2020, and he’s returned just when we need him the most. Now that the dam’s been busted, he’s been on a blogging blitzkrieg, writing almost 100 articles in just the last few weeks. Dan and Paul catch up with James and all of the gaming, thinking, reading, and zine-ing that he’s been doing in the meantime. Join them in exploring James’ rich experiences with blogging, Tekumel, Traveller, and D&D. Grognardia on Blogger (as if you didn’t know) Grognardia Games on DriveThruRPG The Excellent Travelling Volume Zine Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can take viewer questions and comments on the topic of the day. Live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern time. Subscribe to Wandering DMs for new episodes!

This week, we take a dive into the Dark Medieval Europe, circa 1230. Dark Ages: Europe is a setting book for all the major nations and kingdoms, along with the vampiric fiends that influence (or outright control) these regions.Included in this book are details on The British Isles, France, Iberia, Scandinavia, Outremer and more. Dark Ages Europe was written by Bjørn T. Bøe, Chris Hartford, Oliver Hoffmann, James Maliszewski, Ari Marmell, Lisa J. Steele, C. A. Suleiman, and Matthew McFarland. It was published September 2nd, 2002 by White Wolf Studios.

This week, we review Iberia by Night, a sourcebook for Vampire: the Dark Ages. A land of constant turmoil and bloodshed, Medieval Spain and all the people are covered in great detail. Additionally, the Reconquista, princes and sultans, and the shadowy Amici Noctis, and more can be found within. Iberia By Night was written by Michael Butler, Richard E. Dansky, James Maliszewski, and Guy-Francis Vella for White Wolf Studios and published November 12, 2001. Help support this episode’s sponsor, By Night Studios! Check out their upcoming Vampire: the Masquerade LARP event, “Blood and Betrayal: Redemption.”Be sure to use promo code: MET25 for 10% off tickets to the event and help our show! Help us make this their biggest event ever! By Night Studios

Do you love RPG zines? Then join the club! Zine-related news, reviews, interviews, free downloads, and more! All of the links mentioned can be found at the Thought Eater blog. Special Guest: James Maliszewski! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thoughteater/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thoughteater/support

This week, we review the 2001 release, Bitter Crusade. This Chronicle brings the Dark Ages game forward to 1197 to 1204 and focuses on three stories that parallel the 4th Crusade. As Christians venture forward towards the Holy Land, Bitter Crusade takes your coterie of vampires into the heart of the holy war. This book offers updates on both Venice and Constantinople as well, as the Long Night comes to an end. Bitter Crusade was written by Zach Bush, James Maliszewski, and Joshua Mosquiera-Asheim and published June 11th, 2001 by White Wolf Game Studio.Help support this episode’s sponsor, By Night Studios! Check out their upcoming Vampire: the Masquerade LARP event, “Blood and Betrayal: Redemption.” Be sure to use promo code: MET25 for 10% off tickets to the event and help our show! Help us make this their biggest event ever! By Night Studios

Episode 28 – High Gygaxian, by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music used is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 16 – Gygaxian “Naturalism” by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music used is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

Episode 15 – The Ages of D&D by James Maliszewski Reading performed by Nick LS Whelan. The original post can be found on the author’s blog. The music used is a selection from “Journey of Solitude,” composed and performed by Russel Cox, distributed through OverClocked Remix.

- The Manor - The 2018 Halloween episode of Board with Life Adventures!  This year, we’ll be playing through module Cursed Chateau by James Maliszewski using Knave, a DIY D&D game with no classes and super simple mechanics. If you want more information check out our last episode from yesterday where I interviewed the creator of Knave, Ben Milton or the character creation episode only available on Patreon. If you haven’t played through Cursed Chateau beware of spoilers. Also you should be aware that I have changed a few things to make the game a little easier to run for a podcast game. As usual this podcast features: Adult language, rules errors, people talking over one another and chiuldish humor. You have been warned. It also features:  Andrew Manson as... Dump Grumper Dan Schmoker as... Buillome Niki Shults as... The Wondrous Waldo Whipple Adam Henderson as... Chaque Carissa Henderson as... Le Petite Pusse III Check out Questing Beast on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvYwePdbWSEwUa-Pk02u3Zw Buy Knave on Drive Thru RPG:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10312/Questing-Beast-Games Get The Cursed Chateau here: http://www.lotfp.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=233 Dig the show? Rate us on iTunes and tell your friends! Thank you for supporting us on Patreon! Patreon.com/BwLRadio Subscribe using RSS , iTunes and/or your favorite podcatcher. We're even on Spotify now! Like board games? Check out our show Board with Life! Follow us on social media: facebook.com/ImBoardWithLife twitter.com/ImBoardWithLife

- The Hedge Maze - The 2018 Halloween episode of Board with Life Adventures!  This year, we’ll be playing through module Cursed Chateau by James Maliszewski using Knave, a DIY D&D game with no classes and super simple mechanics. If you want more information check out our last episode from yesterday where I interviewed the creator of Knave, Ben Milton or the character creation episode only available on Patreon. If you haven’t played through Cursed Chateau beware of spoilers. Also you should be aware that I have changed a few things to make the game a little easier to run for a podcast game. As usual this podcast features: Adult language, rules errors, people talking over one another and chiuldish humor. You have been warned. It also features:  Andrew Manson as... Dump Grumper Dan Schmoker as... Buillome Niki Shults as... The Wondrous Waldo Whipple Adam Henderson as... Chaque Carissa Henderson as... Le Petite Pusse III Check out Questing Beast on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvYwePdbWSEwUa-Pk02u3Zw Buy Knave on Drive Thru RPG:  https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/10312/Questing-Beast-Games Get The Cursed Chateau here: http://www.lotfp.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=233 Dig the show? Rate us on iTunes and tell your friends! Thank you for supporting us on Patreon! Patreon.com/BwLRadio Subscribe using RSS , iTunes and/or your favorite podcatcher. We're even on Spotify now! Like board games? Check out our show Board with Life! Follow us on social media: facebook.com/ImBoardWithLife twitter.com/ImBoardWithLife youtube.com/MoonratMedia

Episode 3:  “Convention Recap” Welcome to The Hall of Blue Illumination, a podcast dedicated to the world of M.A.R. Barker’s Tékumel.  In this episode, our hosts continue their conversation with James Maliszewski regarding his Empire of the Petal Throne campaigns, and Victor discusses his recent experiences running Tékumel at two gaming conventions. In addition to […]

Episode 2: “James Maliszewski” Welcome to The Hall of Blue Illumination, a podcast dedicated to the world of M.A.R. Barker’s Tékumel.  In this episode, we discuss James’s work within the setting of Tékumel, and his correspondence with Professor Barker. James is the editor of The Excellent Travelling Volume, a digest-sized print-only fanzine dedicated to the […]

Shout outs, drinks, books, more drinks and what folks won't let us play.Our GuestsDon't existShow Notes after the jumpShow NotesShout Outs+Noah Stevens & Greg Heany for show topics!Props to +Gaming and BS! Great show, guys.DrinkSpace Rock American IPA, Shorts Brewery, Bellaire, MIUndertaker Belgian Style Dark Ale, Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids, MISpinWCBN - 88.3 - University of Michigan's college radio stationWIDR - 89.1 - Western Michigan University's college radio stationMogwai, Rock ActionHombre Lobo's "Howls From the Veil" Lamentations of the Flame Princess playlistAncient Warlocks, "Super Wizard"Wardruna is amazing gaming musicBOLT THROWER!Botch - the hardcore band with a sense of humorReadShadow Games, Glenn CookFear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Hunter S. ThompsonThe Incal, Allejandro Jodorowski & MoebiusRunDonn might be running some White Star soonAdam & Donn are working on Nova Scream, a zine for White StarAdam's Iron Coast ACKS campaign is getting ready to use the Domains At War mass-combat systemRed Box Miniatures - classic Citadel if classic Citadel was even betterOsprey Publishing has been making wargames and they're pretty exciting. Games We Want To Play And Haven't Had The ChanceDonn really wants to play Warhammer Fantasy Role Play 1e (Adam does, too, really)Dying Earth - Vancian fantasy at its finest!Torchbearer - Adam & Donn want to play this, have no idea how to run itAdam's Top 3 4:Talislanta!Skyrealms of Jorune Empire of the Petal ThroneShout out to +James Maliszewski & his zine "The Excellent Travelling Volume"Doctor Who: Adventures In Time & Space - but Adam has some reservationsGames We Can't Get Anyone To Play With UsWraith: the Oblivion - One of Adam's favorites from the dark age that was the 90'sDonn's just pickier about the groups he plays with, they'll just trust him to run whateverThanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. We'd love to read your comments on the show, suggestions, where exactly we can stick what and other thinly-veiled threats. Send us your thoughts at dsr@kickassistan.net. Once again, thanks for listening, you gorgeous listeners.

You deserve a short break while the podcast loads.Our Guest+Tim CallahanShow Notes after the jumpDrinkingOddside Ales Red Eye PAArnold Palmer, not the golferTour de Franzia (Franzia Chianti)SpinningClint MansellDrive soundtrackSolaris soundtrackNels Cline SingersSoggy Bog of Doom (Adam might have gotten a detail or two wrong here)CandlemassReadingTOR.com Appendix N seriesThe Witcher (the "Lord of the Rings of Poland") Andrzej Sapkowski, the Last WishTim & Adam agree: the Dresden Files really fucking sucksKothar & The Wizard Slayer, Gardner FoxAdam earns hate mail over DuneDesigners & Dragons 1970's by Shannon AppleclinePlaying At The World by Jon PetersonBridge of Birds by Barry Hughart - Chronicles of Master Li & Number Ten OxRunningAstonishing Swordsmen & Sorcerers of Hyperborea and mad props to +Jeff TalanianAdventurer Conqueror King System Iron CoastDungeon Crawl ClassicsDwimmermount - Labyrinth Lord - and mad props to +James MaliszewskiTraveller'd By The ApocalypseMetal Gods of Ur-HadadDelving Deeper HyperbarbariaOther NotesRest in peace, Tom Magliozzi of Car TalkAs always, thanks to Blue Snaggletooth for the badass theme. Their new album "Beyond Thule" is out now and rocks!Thanks for joining us for this episode of Drink Spin Run. We'd love to read your comments on the show, suggestions, where exactly we can stick what and other thinly-veiled threats. Send us your thoughts at dsr@kickassistan.net. Once again, thanks for listening.