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I continue my step-by-step series on building a sandbox campaign from scratch. Following the framework of Jeff Rients' 20 Questions, this sixth installment answers questions 7, 8, and 9 to define where and how players can be healed and look at how magic users interact with the Concilium Arcanum.Promised Links:The 20 Questions: ⁠⁠⁠https://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html⁠⁠⁠⁠Share your thoughts via:

Kelley learned the book was a BOOK-book. Ryan was lured in by the Bad Idea Factory. Somehow, Chris got milked and then got crabs. Question of the Week Talk Pokémon to us. Like the pricing of the red/green re-releases? What did you think would be in this Pokémon Presents? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 802: “The Monster Has a Sad” appeared first on RPGamer.

I continue my step-by-step series on building a sandbox campaign from scratch. Following the framework of Jeff Rients' 20 Questions, this fifth installment dives into questions 4, 5, and 6 to establish the major power players in the region.I define the mightiest figures in the land, moving away from high-fantasy tropes to create characters that fit this gritty, historical-fantasy setting. Key topics discussed in this episode:The Mightiest Wizard: Why the choice of game system (like Tunnels & Trolls) fundamentally changes the flavor of magic and power for spellcasters.The Mightiest Warrior: A look at a veteran soldier whose strength comes from grit and experience rather than flashy magical equipment.The Richest Person: Meet Alfrith, the village's wealthiest resident. He's a likable but patient man, a petty gambler, and someone who takes the "honor" of a small debt very seriously.Promised Links:The 20 Questions: ⁠⁠https://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html⁠⁠⁠Share your thoughts via:

Kelley gets her cats comfy so they can breed. Chris learns he can only get so far with hooves. Josh gets drunk and plays some darts. And we all get arrested for match three slavery. Question of the Week What's the most disappointing remake you've ever played? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 801: “Ziplocs Full of AA Batteries” appeared first on RPGamer.

This week, every video game is cheap and we're just resisting the urge to buy all of them; this is what happens when Chris takes a week off. Matt needs combat in his cozy games; Kelley is literally a housecat with a jetpack; taking over hosting duties, Andi is is lamenting that the rise of PS1 graphics in indies makes him feel very old. This podcast deserves a funded in 12 hours sticker. Question of the Week Fave Match 3 game? Try one if you haven't, and report back to us! Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 800: “Somehow, that’s worse!” appeared first on RPGamer.

Chris announces Super Robot Wars Ys. Kelley makes rabbits nature's problem. Josh complains about the realism of cat leashes. Question of the Week Did you start a game series with one of its "weakest"games? For example, Ys III, Final Fantasy II, etc.. How did it affect your perception of the series? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 799: “Milking Requires Consent” appeared first on RPGamer.

Robert's only feeling the cold in half of his body. Josh wants to drive across Albion now. Kelley teaches the rabbits about condoms and making room for Jesus. And Chris knows magic, but chooses to bake with his hands. Question of the Week Your favorite winter themed area in a game? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 798: “Bob’s Chicken Kicking Adventure” appeared first on RPGamer.

Where do adventurers actually buy gear in a grounded, early‑medieval sandbox? In this episode, Joe tackles Questions 2 and 3 from Jeff Rients' “20 Quick Questions” and shows how equipment, specialists, and custom items really work in a low‑tech fantasy world.Learn why general stores don't belong in Dark‑Age settings, how market days shaped real commerce, and how to use demographics to decide which NPCs your town actually has. Joe builds a blacksmith live on air—Aegenwulf—and explains how a gift‑based economy changes player behavior, reputation, and roleplay.If you want your sandbox to feel lived‑in, culturally cohesive, and socially dynamic, this episode gives you the tools.Highlights:Realistic medieval trade & market daysWhy “everything is custom” in low‑tech worldsUsing demographics to populate townsLive NPC creation: Aegenwulf the blacksmithRunning a gift‑economy instead of coin‑for‑goodsPerfect for GMs who want deeper worlds and richer player interactions.Promised Links:The 20 Questions: ⁠https://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html⁠⁠Medieval Demographics Made Easy (S. John Ross): https://gamingballistic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Medieval-Demographics-Made-Easy-1.pdfDekahedron NPC Generator: http:/www.dekahedron.com/NPC/.Fantasy Name Generators: fantasynamegenerators.com....And a 10-Foot Pole (Iron Crown Enterprises): Sadly, I couldn't find it on Drive thru.Basic Fantasy Equipment Emporium: https://www.basicfantasy.org/downloads.html#sn_equipmentemporiumShare your thoughts via:

How do you create a pantheon for a sandbox campaign? Episode 191 continues my 'How I Create a Sandbox' series. I explore the 20 Questions of world-building, focusing on the cleric's religion. Learn about building a three-point alignment system, naming deities using Icelandic roots, and creating conflict between the Northern and Southern kingdoms.Promised Links:The 20 Questions: ⁠https://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html⁠Share your thoughts via:

In the second of a multi-part series, I talk about how I'm stealing from history to make Almsfjord different, and I ask about how I should continue the series.Promised Links:- The Trelleborg ring fort: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viking_ring_fortress- The 20 Questions: https://jrients.blogspot.com/2011/04/twenty-quick-questions-for-your.html- Riley's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diegetic-advancement/id1720667088Share your thoughts via:

Chris takes a shower after being bonded to his underwear. Kelley loses an SD card into the wormhole. Ryan tells us his latest fantasy life update. And Robert needs 12 games of context to really get into a story. Question of the Week If you can bond with an ordinary every day object that will become a powerful weapon, what would it be? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 797: “Jailbreak Your Wheelchair” appeared first on RPGamer.

Chris is excited that the Switch 2 is a real boy with a Skyrim game of its own. Kelley plays with a jungle cat on the holodeck. Ryan points out it can't be a bad game if it never existed. Josh is watching with microwave repair videos. Robert is looking forward to an Xillia Christmas. Oh no, not the save files! Question of the Week Tell us about your holiday presents you gave or received. Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 796: “A Galaxy Brain Far Far Away” appeared first on RPGamer.

Kelley is shipping Billy the Kid with Socrates. Josh is hanging ornaments on his skill tree. Chris had his stolen (fair and square) horse stolen by an NPC and he is outraged! What's your daddy rank? Question of the Week What's a budget game YOU would recommend that's under $20? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 795: “Kung Fu Kitten” appeared first on RPGamer.

In the first of a multi-part series, I go through my process for making a sandbox campaign, this one based on longhouses.Share your thoughts via:

@marcusblacknell-andrews1783 asked me "What is Tunnels & Trolls?" Here's my answer! Not to oversell it, but Tunnels & Trolls (T&T) from Flying Buffalo is one of the most important games in history. I'll tell you why it's the reason the entire RPG industry exists today, paving the way for everything after D&D. I'll also break down the rules that make T&T a unique, rules-light favorite!Share your thoughts via:

Andi didn't expect cozy trauma. Chris didn't deserve to wear that uniform. Kelley didn't have the budget to get different stunt cats. 173467321476charlie32789777643tango732victor73117888732476789764376 lock Question of the Week Ask us questions this week! Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 794: “The Midlife Crisis Year for MMOs” appeared first on RPGamer.

This time I'm answering feedback from Martin from Spotify and BJ, the Arcane Alienist about OSR game system preferences.Share your thoughts via:

Chris is playing the new Manos: The Branches of Fate expansion for Path of Exile.Josh learns that fox girls come from the future. Kelley falls down a Warriors rabbit-hole but may find salvation in a Picross mouse-hole. Question of the Week What's a hobby that they were hesitant to try at first but found a passion for? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 793: “The GabeCube” appeared first on RPGamer.

Kelley must find and pet all the kitties, Chris mourns losing all his microplastics, Joshua is too old for SpongeBob, Andi agrees Thunder Bay is a JRPG Dungeon, and Sam goes to horny jail...as usual. Final death count for Chris: 63 Question of the Week What is the best Skittles flavor? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 792: Extra Life 2025 – Chocobos Are an Invasive Species appeared first on RPGamer.

Answering feedback from Mirke the Meek, Riley, and "Vid" about OSR game system preferences.Share your thoughts via:

Matt recounts the horrors of when seven liquid metal slimes show up - and none of them run, because they knew what they were doing. Kelley tells the tale of when Team Rocket went to pick up some pizza. Ryan's Game Gear is somehow playing all his consoles. Andi learns it's just a harvest, not a lifetime. Question of the Week What's the one thing in your life that's really dumb but also ridiculously useful? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 791: “Wow, there are Hamsters!!” appeared first on RPGamer.

I close out this year's #OSRtober talking about my favorite magic systems.Share your thoughts via:

Kelley spoils Power Wash Simulator. Josh tells us what happens when a mommy and daddy chocobo love each other very much. Chris takes the subtone to get uptoown. Question of the Week What's your favorite Halloween tradition? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 790: “Gamefreak Does What Square Don't” appeared first on RPGamer.

I realized I forgot to record this topic last week, so Episode #184 is actually next week—oops! Anyway, this week for #OSRtober, I'm talking about Magic Items--specifically Minor Magic Items.Share your thoughts via:

Ryan thinks knaifu is best waifu. Kelley tips her personal litter pick-up ninja. Chris likes coffee that doesn't taste like poop, unfortunately he can't escape Tim Horton's. Question of the Week What are the most questionable choices by devs/publishers that you think worked out best? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 789: “Memory Card Death-Trap” appeared first on RPGamer.

The week's #OSRtober prompt is "Strangest OSR Rule" and I talk about weapon restrictions.Share your thoughts via:

The Dekahedron celebrates it's 3rd birthday by inviting former co-host James on to answer this year's #OSRoctober prompts.Share your thoughts via:

Chris has at least one hundred things he doesn't understand in Quartet. Kelley wants a pet skunk. Robert is a Super Robot Wars Original Gangster. And we all ask ourselves, "Wherefore doth the yellow birds meet the Son of Man?" Question of the Week What is your bedside gaming setup? Pillows, tablet arms, your stomach, or a cat? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 788: “Warking Towards Salvation: A Chocobo’s Tale” appeared first on RPGamer.

For week 2 of #OSRtober I talk what I believe to be the most overlooked OSR monster, and a couple overlooked settings.Share your thoughts via:

For week 1 of #OSRtober I talk about both My Favorite & My Most Wished for OSR RPG.Share your thoughts via:

RPG Cast - Episode 787: "Uber-Hoth" Chris admits he's the biggest danger to consoles in his house. Kelley needs Pokémon Snap for cat photos. Josh LARPs as a vampire. Meanwhile we need to secure the bread! Question of the Week Did you cancel game pass or any other service for an interesting reason? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 787: “Uber-Hoth” appeared first on RPGamer.

Let's talk about Player Umwelt. It;s what I call the idea that the world we live in shapes the way we see everything else—including our games. I'll explain how our own umwelt makes it hard to truly embrace a different reality and how that affects everything from medieval towns to sci-fi space maps. I'll also share a few examples and a final takeaway about managing your campaign's "special effects budget" so that players have fun without being bogged down by a world that's too alien.XKCD Strip: https://xkcd.com/1037/Share your thoughts via:

Chris is playing Civ 2 over email. Kelley is ready to play Food Tetris the next time she eats. Josh wonders if the Switch 2 version of Borderlands will be on a USB key. Question of the Week Have you missed a game feature/system that made the game easier? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 786: “Atelier Wrestler Rihanna” appeared first on RPGamer.

Kelley is admiring her Pokémon trophy wall. Chris wants Ovaltine, but with yogurt. Robert is content playing a Happy Meal. Question of the Week How do you handle cross-generational releases? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 785: “Veterinarian Mercenary” appeared first on RPGamer.

Let's talk about the "Halted Game Fallacy." The idea is that giving players physical props like letters or notes, along with other player-driven actions like shopping or checking for traps, "halt the game." But I think that's completely backwards. To me, that's not a halt—that's the game running at full speed.Share your thoughts via:

Matt channels Chris and reminds us the difference between lesser and fewer. Andi admits he is to blame for the One Winged Harness. Kelley has strong opinions about Breath of Fire, and Q&A Quest won't love them. Special guest Patrick suggests drugs might be less habit forming than LEGO. Lastly, we all learn a crucial lesson in ABCs: Always be Combo'ing! The post RPG Cast – Episode 784 – “Lizard Catching Incident” appeared first on RPGamer.

Robert tops the leaderboard for kidney stone any % runs. Kelley wonders why they aren't getting over here anymore. Chris gets psyched up to play the latest Bros Likes. And Ryan is Victorian then? Yeah, let's go with that. The post RPG Cast – Episode 783: “I Can't Believe It's Not Gacha” appeared first on RPGamer.

It's time to get ready for OSR October 2025! I propose a prompt system to inspire your OSR content that works for both daily or weekly content.Full details at:https://vagabondgm.blogspot.com/2025/09/osr-october-prompts-for-2025.html#OSROctober2025#OSRtober2025Share your thoughts via:

Day 31 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Reward"!Share your thoughts via:

Kelley remembers the 90s, with Bubsy. Chris needs a Final Fantasy therapist. And we're all getting of the way of Silksong. The post RPG Cast – Episode 782: “The Oxford Comma Toggle” appeared first on RPGamer.

Day 30 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Experience"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 29 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Connect"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 28 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Suspense"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 27 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Tactic"!Share your thoughts via:

Day 26 of #RPGaDAY2025 is "Nemesis"!Share your thoughts via:

Chris smells like a Jill sandwich. Robert has an entire folder dedicated to Neptunia. Josh assures us that he's a REAL lawyer. Let's see if we can talk about anything other than gamescom. The post RPG Cast – Episode 781: “All the Umamusume Influencers on YouTube” appeared first on RPGamer.

Josh is throwing subway sandwiches at ROBLOX. Kelley bulk purchases needles while deathgripping her XBOX controller. Chris weighs productions of bingo cards to track weekly quotas. And Robert would like to welcome you to his TAM Talk about Super Robot Wars: Original Generation. The post RPG Cast – Episode 780: “Thank You, Pine Hoverfly” appeared first on RPGamer.

Kelley thinks she hears Aerosmith while searching for her cat. Chris wishes he was in a montage. Josh is drenched in 90s anime. And Ryan skips everything and goes straight to the hot spring. The post RPG Cast – Episode 779: “Samus Dot Link, the Perfect URL” appeared first on RPGamer.

Chris is now a gross adult that can't stop training horse girls. Matt feeds magicite to cats and gets chunks out the other end. Kelley needs a bear plushie. Sam wants the power washer to go WHOOSH. Josh wants Final Fantasy X...but French. But remember, monsters are friends, not parts. The post RPG Cast – Episode 778: “Old Person Patch” appeared first on RPGamer.

Chris insists Penguin-chan just wants a hug. Josh discovers he's secretly Truck-kun. Andi grabs his shovel and keeps on digging. Guest host MDi is back in the 80s with gaming. Kelley isn't married to Chris, but still ready to divorce him! It's a long story. The post RPG Cast – Episode 777: “Z-A Warrior Princess” appeared first on RPGamer.