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Today's RPG Cast is brought to you by Chris's new game, which he made as a solo dev...with his eight friends. Kelley wants to punch Grimace. Meanwhile, Ryan tries to leave town but can't due to tank controls. Enjoy this state of the art podcast, developed for systems that don't exist, delivered in a garbage bag. Don't mind the receipt stapled to the screen, the pigs will eat it after they finish this apple. The post RPG Cast – Episode 772: “Grand Unified Ivalice Theory” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris tells us how Level 5 hurt him. Josh puts children in the Bitcoin mines. Kelley is ready for FUGA: Age of Apocalypse. Ryan ponders if Owlcat Games is just a AA version of Bethesda. The post RPG Cast – Episode 771: “Attack and Dethrone Clippy” appeared first on RPGamer.
Andi insists everything, including the moon, is BS. Kelley insists Adol will win because he has a boat. Chris insists going to the gym is the bad ending. Everyone hates the dart game! This can only end in tragedy. The post RPG Cast – Episode 770: “Gains and Games” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris left Kelley at Diablo school and forgot to pick her up. Robert wants to hook us up with his stash of "boosters." Ryan thinks Expedition 33's opening is more depressing than an old man with a bunch of balloons. And Kelley is busy 100 percenting an art installation. The post RPG Cast – Episode 769: “Gacha Graveyard” appeared first on RPGamer.
I get feedback from Jason and Riley about the locked dungeon door.I'm pondering a classic D&D moment: the dreaded locked door and the failed lock pick. Does it kill the adventure, or does it actually make things more interesting? I share my thoughts on why I think it's the latter, and throw the question out to you all – what do you think happens when your party hits an unyielding lock?Jason's podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jason376/Riley's podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via:
Chris insists we don't yet have enough rogue-like deck builders yet. Andi is playing as a little girl - in a video game, that is. Kelley's new personal deity is Gomez. Josh isn't here because he's busy petting actual Shetland ponies. The post RPG Cast – Episode 768: “Death Is Super Salty” appeared first on RPGamer.
Ryan discovers if vinyl tastes like Skittles. Kelley teaches us that dogs are tubes and cats are liquid. Chris apologizes for forcing Kelley to buy a cat for $25. The post RPG Cast – Episode 767: “Crazy Eights the RPG” appeared first on RPGamer.
I'm pondering a classic D&D moment: the dreaded locked door and the failed lock pick. Does it kill the adventure, or does it actually make things more interesting? I share my thoughts on why I think it's the latter, and throw the question out to you all – what do you think happens when your party hits an unyielding lock?Share your thoughts via:
Chris is pushing his luck with Spider Mommy Oblivion mods. Kelley just really wanted to get out of GameStop. Josh extols the magic of folding shirts. And Andi desperately tries to remember that one off-brand Persona. The post RPG Cast – Episode 766: “They Cuss En Français” appeared first on RPGamer.
Matt asks, "Does this remake make my sprites look fat?" Josh runs into an invisible bus full of Trails tropes. Kelley wonders if Wheels is secretly the Vampire Survivors guy. Chris is not into Obscur jokes, but is Musou-so-so on Zelda. The post RPG Cast – Episode 765: “Mage Runner” appeared first on RPGamer.
Kelley orders an omellette du Farmagia. Chris fights a dragon with a lightning railgun on its head. Josh is disappointed that no arms were removed in the recording of this podcast. Now excuse me while I go lay down in the Warm Cult's blankets. The post RPG Cast – Episode 764: “Cool Ranch Switch Cartridges” appeared first on RPGamer.
Robert is all up on the Super Robot Wars scene. Chris is all up on that burning finger. Pascal is all up on priests with attitude. And somehow, we landed on insertion. The post RPG Cast – Episode 763: “Dollar Store King's Field” appeared first on RPGamer.
This week, the cast is searching for the ever-elusive 12-bit game. Andi is confused about the wrong PoE, Kelley and Joshua debate the merits of Pirate Laser Cannons for one final time, and special guest Ryan Radcliff ponders the problem of Nintendo target balls trademarks. Oh, and Chris is crying in the Twitch chat. The post RPG Cast – Episode 762: “Cautiously Pessimistic” appeared first on RPGamer.
The Arcane Alienist called in to let me know about an optional rule in Mongoose Traveller 2. I respond to that and talk about some alternatives before I go way off the rails and talk about ditching Traveller altogether.The Arcane Alienist podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/arcanealienistShare your thoughts via:
Poor Chris is sick and cuddling a popcorn bucket, so Andi is wrangling the Ryan consortium for the week...who is ungovernable. Kelley is fighting boats and taking their crews. Ryan considers the merits of throwing mud at people. Are we playing Monopoly the right way yet? The post RPG Cast – Episode 761: “It’s Chaos Legion, I Swear!” appeared first on RPGamer.
Guess what? New Classic Traveller book! "Pirates." I'm both excited and nervous, which is pretty much how I feel about most things. I also go off on a tangent trying to figure out how I feel about Traveller in general. I mean, I love the game, but...Share your thoughts via:
I put together the first issue of The Anchorite APA.https://sites.google.com/view/Anchorite/Share your thoughts via:
The gang pours one out for Skype while drifting in their pirate ships. Chris falls down the Samurai Pizza Cat hole. Andi spreadsheets the game. Kelley hoards a house full of Meowths. Josh considers his mecha tier list. Wait, are we back in the 90s? The post RPG Cast – Episode 760: “Outdoor Gods” appeared first on RPGamer.
Another rules-as-written T&T character. This time it's Seraphina the Werebear Wizard! Share your thoughts via:
Chris is joined by many honorary Ryans to decide what the best games were last year. What will be released to die? What games did they forget existed? What jokes will be stolen? Find out in the official Borderlands 4 mod for The Elder Scrolls VI. The post RPG Cast – Episode 759: “Game Awards 2024” appeared first on RPGamer.
This episode is a bit of an experiment! I wanted to see if AI could actually create a decent TTRPG campaign introduction, so I put Notebook LM to the test. I uploaded all the details of my campaign setting and let the AI do its thing. In this episode, I'll walk you through the process and share my thoughts on the results. We'll listen to the AI-generated intro in the final 20 minutes. Was it a success? Tune in to find out!Share your thoughts via:
I wanted to do something to get us warmed up for the big Tunnels & Trolls mega-review coming up in March, so I'm rolling up a character in real time. We're going old-school with 5th Edition, so get ready for some classic T&T action. Watch as an old-school unlucky stat roll turns my planned Seraphina the Fairy into Clayfoot the Dwarf! I'll go through all the steps: rolling stats, picking a kindred, figuring out combat adds, and grabbing some gear. I'll also be chatting about some of the differences between T&T and D&D – you know, the stuff that makes it unique. Whether you're a T&T pro or have never even heard of it, come hang out and let's make a character together! It's all leading up to that mega-review, so you don't want to miss it. Share your thoughts via:
Matt brought all his hoes. Josh is either being stalked by the most terrifying alien in the universe or a cat. Kelley debates the merits and responsibilities of a breeding table. Meanwhile, Andi observes everyone is on a Pirate Yakuza deadline. Chris has been sent to a twelve step program upstate for PoE. The post RPG Cast – Episode 758: “No One Loves You Like Kaiju” appeared first on RPGamer.
When I posted the first part of the FUDGE RPG Mega-Review, I accidentally left off the Arcane Alienist! So here he is! Sorry about that!Share your thoughts via:
Andi invents cozy horror core. Kelley shows us her scary but regal llama cat. Chris has Initial D on the mind. Josh attacks the cybertruck monster. Now go forth and make babies! The post RPG Cast – Episode 757: “Anime Slice of Knife” appeared first on RPGamer.
Six podcasters. One RPG. The Fudge RPG is in the spotlight! Tune in for the perspectives of six voices in the gaming podcasting world, each sharing their unique take on Fudge. Is Fudge a hidden gem or just another system? Tune in to find out! Share your thoughts via:
Johnathan gets Chris to recommit to not play Suikoden. Chris almost bricks himself immediately. Ryan wins the award for best Atlus expansion. Now everyone, roll for resting. The post RPG Cast – Episode 756: “Surviving Usually Takes Longer Than a Year” appeared first on RPGamer.
Is D&D YouTube dying? Some YouTubers claim declining viewership is forcing them out. But I believe this is a chance for a resurgence of authentic, community-driven content. I discuss the negative impacts of chasing ad revenue and the rise of production values on the D&D YouTube scene. I encourage YOU to embrace the opportunity to share their own RPG experiences with the world. Share your thoughts via:
Kelley discusses how she got away with premeditated cannon. Josh wonders why there isn't a chocobo wrap at Dunkin. Ryan tries to take down the evil Paws empire. Chris backseat podcasts. Also, don't follow what Andi is reading. The post RPG Cast – Episode 755: “Guess What, Chocobo Butt” appeared first on RPGamer.
Remember the old days of paper-based fanzines and APAs (Amateur Press Associations)? I'm reviving this classic format for tabletop gamers with The Anchorite APA! This episode explains what an APA is, how it works, and how you can become a member of our growing community. Whether you're into OSR, indie RPGs, or any other type of tabletop gaming, this is a fantastic way to share your writing, connect with like-minded people, and get your work seen. We're accepting zine submissions now! Learn more and join The Anchorite APA today! #apa #zines #tabletoprpg #osr #community #writing #rpg #fanzine #amateurpressassociation Anchorite website: https://sites.google.com/view/Anchorite/home Share your thoughts via:
Kelley tries to catch Worf in Pokémon: The Next Generation. Josh got a case of the stink-Ys. And Chris gets an official ruling on the definition of "Isekai." The post RPG Cast – Episode 754: “15 Things You Missed in the Switch 2 Trailer” appeared first on RPGamer.
I make the case that armor in Tunnels & Trolls is overpowered. I delve into the mechanics of armor in T&T, and offer two examples of why these rules are broken. I also provide some alternative solutions for balancing armor in T&T. #ttrpg #rpg Share your thoughts via:
Chris returns from Canada with a poutine tier list. Kelley is awed by the spreadwall. And Robert needs the voice acting strike to end now. The post RPG Cast – Episode 753: “Burger Cast” appeared first on RPGamer.
I announce that the first "everyone" review will be for FUDGE. You can get Fudge here: https://www.fudgerpg.com/goodies/fudge-files/download/3-core/54-fudge-1995-pdf-bookmarked.html Share your thoughts via:
Another lunchtime chat. In this one I respond to feedback from Karl of the GMologist podcast. We discuss the potential connection between Traveller 2300 and Twilight 2000. Karl's show: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/karl-rodriguez Share your thoughts via:
Merry Christmas, my friends. Share your thoughts via:
Welcome to Blu's premiere as GM for this brand new GameCola RPG adventure! Join as he guides GameCola members you love in the roles of characters you know on an epic journey across multiple videogame worlds. This ragtag group of players consists of James Pelster as Samus Aran (from Metroid), John Rizzi as Obi-Wan Kenobi (from Star Wars) and Leaf as Grandpa (from Stardew Valley). - This raucous episode promises to leave you on the edge of your seat, with such exciting events as: - James losing all his items at the start of the game - Leaf traumatizing a poor old man at least once, but almost certainly less than 12 times. - John using awesome force powers and a lightsaber (obviously) - Complaining about how weird Mega Man world-building has been over the decades - Uh oh, a Final Boss battle already!!?? - Blu pulling a bunch of mean tricks on the unsuspecting players because their dice told him to - A handful of original musical pieces and rearrangements of classic videogame themes, all done by Blu just for this series …and much, much more! The game played is Interstitial: Our Hearts Intertwined 1st Edition, available for purchase here: https://revryebread.itch.io/interstitial-our-hearts-intertwined The Apparition playbook used for Grandpa was made by Little Winky and features art by scribbles_and_dragons. Get the Apparition playbook here: https://little-winky.itch.io/ and follow the artist here: https://www.instagram.com/scribbles_and_dragons/
Another lunchtime chat! This time I answer Riley's call regarding "Minimum Viable RPG." Also, I backtrack a bit on my earlier stance about implicit settings. So, grab a bite, settle in, and join me and Riley! Don't forget to check out Riley's podcast, the Diegetic Advancement Podcast, for more great insights. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement/ Share your thoughts via:
I recorded a quick feedback episode—this time recorded from the parking lot of a cozy little café as I make my way to lunch. Today, I respond to some thoughts from Jason about my "Minimum Viable RPG" episode. So, grab a snack and join me for this lunchtime chat! Don't forget to check out Jason's podcast, the Nerds RPG Variety Cast, for more great insights. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376 Share your thoughts via:
I respond to a thought-provoking question from Jason over at the Nerds RPG Variety Cast: Should GMs pre-plan specific adventure site bonuses, or leave them open to improvisation? I share why I opt for a flexible, on-the-fly approach to site design and gameplay in D&D and other RPGs. Topics include: * The pitfalls of pre-planning bonuses and tactical combat. * How abstract combat and player creativity enrich the game. * Using luck rolls to resolve player actions dynamically. * Encouraging collaborative storytelling for a more immersive experience. Check out the Nerds RPG Variety Cast episode that inspired this discussion here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/episodes/S2B13-Approaching-TTRPG-Adventure-Site-Design-e2rfpeu Share your thoughts via:
Kelley is charging her laser. Robert is refilling the blinker fluid on his Nikkes. And Chris dumps Siri into a bathtub. Happy third Jorts anniversary to those who celebrate it. See you in 2025! The post RPG Cast – Episode 752: “XL Green Mana T-Shirt” appeared first on RPGamer.
In this episode, Joe shares his thoughts on what's absolutely necessary to include in an RPG. Inspired by discussions on the Diegetic Advancement podcast and the Minions & Musings Podcast, Joe breaks down the bare minimum required for a game to be considered a role-playing game. He also shares his opinions on what's not necessary, including artwork, "learn how to play" sections, and explicit settings. Joe argues that GM advice should be tailored to specific play styles and that different types of gamers have different needs. Topics discussed: The bare minimum for an RPG: a task resolution system What makes a satisfying game: character creation rules, skill systems, and dedicated mechanics The role of artwork and "learn how to play" sections in RPGs The importance of separating settings from rules GM advice and its limitations The different needs of various types of gamers (GNS) Other podcasts mentioned: Minions and Musings: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/eviljeff Diegetic Advancement: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/diegeticadvancement/ Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376/ Share your thoughts via:
Chris wants tabletop bullet hell. Kelley creates her gunsona. Robert boosts some assets. Now go have a battle with your Christmas tree. The post RPG Cast – Episode 751: “Samurai Pizza Dog” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris is playing a to do list. Robert gets lost in a hospital parking lot. Kelley's cats are serotonin batteries. Ryan auditions for the live action version of Airoheart. The post RPG Cast – Episode 750: “Department of Treasury” appeared first on RPGamer.
Joe examines a challenging topic: the portrayal of slavery in the early days of tabletop role-playing games. As the holiday season approaches, he takes a moment to reflect on the darker aspects of gaming history that often go unexamined. Beginning with his insights from OSR October and Dave Arneson's First Fantasy Campaign, Joe highlights how slavery is presented as a commodity, complete with pricing mechanisms for male and female slaves. He contrasts this with the portrayals in other early RPGs (Tunnels & Trolls and Empire of the Petal Throne) where the treatment of slavery raises serious ethical concerns. Exploring the absence of slavery in TSR's D&D and how it was used to depict villains in AD&D modules, Joe emphasizes the importance of portraying slavers as true villains in the narrative. He also touches on Judges Guild's manumission rules, offering a glimmer of hope within the context of gaming, suggesting that characters can indeed act as liberators. Throughout the episode, Joe shares his personal stance that slavery has no place in heroic narratives, insisting that players should not embody slavers. He encourages a reevaluation of how these sensitive topics are handled in modern gaming, advocating for narratives that align with values of empathy and justice. Join Joe as he engages with this critical topic, inviting listener feedback and thoughts on the role of morality in gaming. Key Points Covered: * Historical context of slavery in early TTRPGs * Analysis of Dave Arneson's First Fantasy Campaign * The troubling mechanics of Tunnels & Trolls * Absence of slavery in TSR's D&D and its moral implications * The significance of portraying heroes as liberators * Personal reflections on gaming ethics and character choices What are your thoughts on the portrayal of slavery in RPGs? Do you allow players to engage with such themes at your table? Share your feedback with us at feedback@Dekahedron.com or leave a comment. Happy holidays, and until next time: happy gaming, happy life! Share your thoughts via:
Chris learns about the pirate game he never knew he always needed. Kelley uses the crazy cat lady strategy to avoid cat purgatory. Robert learns that, "When in doubt, Spreadsheets!" And finally, Josh witnesses Adol crashing the ship. The post RPG Cast – Episode 749: “California Janking” appeared first on RPGamer.
Kelley buys Mountain Dew and dumps it down the toilet. Robert gets sucked into the Dragon Quest. Chris takes Kelley's VGA monitor outside and beats with a bat. Ryan wonders if 'F' is supportive. Hang on everyone, we're going analog. The post RPG Cast – Episode 748: “What's This HDMI Port Shaped Like Kansas?” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris plays real life PC building simulator. Kelley is shocked there's a bug in the Switch version. Josh has a heart episode while retrieving a necktie. And we all learn what true chicken love is. The post RPG Cast – Episode 747: “Cute Little Cow Boxes” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris gets killed by Dick Van Dyke. Kelley is done with VR now. Sam had a busy work week of dressing up as a blanket ghost. And Josh sails into invisible walls. The post RPG Cast – Episode 746: “Extra Life 2024” appeared first on RPGamer.
Chris eats around dirty grapes. Kelley plays the goose class of Monster Hunter. Ryan runs out of disc space until he deletes a Rogue Trader save file. Don't get distracted by salsa. The post RPG Cast – Episode 745: “The Shipwreck Ending” appeared first on RPGamer.