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Hark and hearken, good folk, to a tale most joyous! Lo, after many a season spent in patient longing, bold AC doth at last return to the noble realm of tabletop role-playing! With great fanfare and mirth, he unveil'th his much-anticipated Planescapes campaign, and his fellowship of players taketh up the dice once more. As the Lords do revel and wax rhapsodic o'er the delights of their newfound quest, they dost turn back the wheel of time, revisiting a discourse of yore, nigh eight years past, wherein was debated the merits of sandbox tales versus the guided path of on-rails adventures. Sit thee down, pour thyself a flagon, and partake in their merry musings.

Send us a textDragon Age: Origins Schedule:April 15, 2025: Origin Stories to Tower of IshalApril 23, 2025: Lothering, First Camp, Lake Calenhad Docks, Circle TowerApril 29, 2025: Redcliffe Village, Redcliffe Castle, Redcliffe Village side quests, Mage Tower side quests, the Caravan and Battlefield world map side questsMay 6, 2025: Soldier's Peak DLC, Denirim, and Haven (Urn of Sacred Ashes, part 1)May 13, 2025: Ruined Temple (Urn of the Sacred Ashes, part 2)May 20, 2025: Leliana's Song DLC, Companion Side QuestsMay 27, 2025: Brecilian Forest, Return to Ostegar DLCJune 3, 2025: Orzammar, the Deep RoadsJune 10, 2025: The Landsmeet, the Arl of Denerim's Estate, Fort Drakon, and the Elven AlienageJune 17, 2025: The Final Battle and Dragon Age: Origins Final ThoughtsSupport the showContact: http://linktr.ee/squelchcast

An episode that took a fantasy and made it reality.In Episode 139 of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Dr Angela Kingdon continues our journey through the 10 Pillars of Autistic Culture with Dr. Scott Frasard, as we move onto Pillar 4 — World building. Dr. Scott Frasard is an autistic autism advocate who is a published author and an outspoken critic of operant conditioning approaches to change natural autistic behaviors to meet neuro-normative social expectations.Dr Scott Frasard decided he wasn't going to critique the status quo, he was going to build something new. His essay, ‘The World We Built: A Future Where Autistic People Are Respected, Not Repaired,' set in 2075, imagines a world where autism is no longer pathologized. Where the DSM is behind museum glass, and identity is co-created, not diagnosed.You can read it in full here.Here's what defines this core Autistic trait:*

Send us a textTy and Troy share what they've been playing, building, and backing—from Zombicide: White Death and Frosthaven to Pendragon 6E and Legions Imperialis. They also talk hobby progress, new Kickstarters, and Ty and Raf's new Goonhammer podcast The Campaign Trail. The main topic dives into adapting favorite books and movies into RPG encounters and miniature wargame scenarios, bringing epic moments from page and screen to the tabletop.Games We Played & Talked AboutZombicide: White Death – with Lacuna Coil & TMNT expansionsFrosthavenPendragon 6E – Arthurian RPG campaignCarcassonneDorfromantikRelic Blade – Caverns of Kural terrainLegions ImperialisTrench CrusadeBooks, Shows & MediaThe Last of Us Season 2 (HBO)Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells – and Apple TV adaptationWitch King by Martha WellsSolo Leveling (Anime)Inevitable RuinThe Buffalo Hunter HunterFantasticlandOtherThe Campaign Trail – new campaign-focused podcast on Goonhammer PatreonUniversal Studios D&D Experience – Waterdeep live-action attraction https://youtu.be/hdHJvBCGz_Q?si=K38VPvUPQkETtVRVCrowdfundingSin Eater https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/huntersbooks/sin-eater-0Helwick Part II - Hell Hath No Fury https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/terrabloks/helwick-part-ii-hell-hath-no-furyBlades in the Dark Deep Cuts https://johnharper.itch.io/deep-cutsPlayin' and Slayin' is proud to be a member of the Goonhammer Media Network. Find more podcasts like this one at https://media.goonhammer.com/

The Company regroups after their raid on the Beryl Phalanx. Questions are raised about Cur's actions during the raid. The Company sets out for the village of Spawn to answer their call for help.   Learn more about Runequest here.   Our Discord is now public! Come hang out and chat games, nerd stuff, and more!    In case you haven't heard, our Redbubble has incredible RuneQuest art by Katrin Dirim available as shirts, stickers, pillows, and more, so check out all our new DMs After Dark merch!!   If you enjoy our streams, podcasts (plural! have you checked out the Rene Plays Games podcast?), or just our general nerdiness, please consider giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app of choice! Like, follow, and subscribe to our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so you can comment & chat with us about all things RPGs.   And, as always, come hang out and catch our live streams on our Twitch or catch up on our YouTube.   Music in the Episode: Nightfall by Monument Studios DMs After Dark Theme by Dan Pomfret (@danfrombothbands)

Settle in and grab your favorite drink, this episode is a deep dive into the blood-soaked sands of Crimson Desert. From jaw-dropping visuals to the high-octane combat system, we're breaking down everything Pearl Abyss revealed in their latest gameplay showcase.We cover it all:Combat evolution vs innovationThe promise (and risk) of a vast, open worldHero actions and immersion – cool or too over-the-top?Siege warfare, PvP fairness, and technical hurdlesStory, character development, and narrative potentialMonetization and the looming pay-to-win questionBuilding community and learning from Black Desert's legacyCrimson Desert is shaping up to be more than just a spiritual successor—it's aiming for something bigger. But will it stick the landing, or crumble under the weight of expectation? Tune in for a grounded yet hopeful analysis of one of the most anticipated RPGs on the horizon.

The podcast that will not die is back with another episode from the grave!J'RPGs and space cats galore in this episode that... we recorded a while ago...

Welcome to our One Hundred and Forty One episode!Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more.Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll.In this week's episode, we talk about Photo Tour board game and Star Wars Unlimited Jump to Lightspeed draft.Until next time, on a Double Double ‘n Dice!--------------The following music was used for this media project:Music: Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://www.chosic.com/download-audio/29284/Music: Relaxing Lofi - Pente by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/12554-relaxing-lofi-pente04License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)Send us a textContact us: tripledpodcast@dm-north.comCheck us out on www.dm-north.comSupport us at ko-fi.com/dmnorthtvJoin the dmNorthTV DiscordNeed a dice bag? Contact Jocelyn and/or visit JoceStitch Etsy store

A big thank you to Flydigi for sponsoring this video! Visit shops.flydigi.com and enter the discount code "resonantarc" for 10% off your order! In today's episode, we're collaborating with Daryll from @FinalFantasyUnion to bring the development history of Final Fantasy IX. This is part 1 of a series where we will break down the story of FF9 chapter by chapter, explaining the thought process of the development team, the storytelling techniques employed, and what it all means at its core. Understanding the creative process really helps in understanding why certain choices were made, and can be vital to truly appreciating a classic like Final Fantasy IX. Join us as we begin our journey through one of the greatest RPGs ever made! Time Codes: 1. Intro (0:00) 2. Flydigi sponsorship (1:20) 3. Greetings (3:02) 4. Introduction to Daryll and Final Fantasy Union (3:43) 5. Guardians of the Crystal Kickstarter: (4:57) 6. Our personal feelings about Final Fantasy IX (8:33) 7. Sakaguchi and Kitase disagreed on how FF should be made (13:12) 8. FF9's visuals are inspired by the Dark Crystal (31:41) 9. Classic Final Fantasy's theatrical-style presentation (35:08) 10. The split in the FF team also split the fanbase (42:44) 11. FF9 was the first FF to be made in America? (48:47) 12. Understanding the creator's process helps us appreciate their work more (50:26) 13. Final Fantasy was always a collaborative process. Many developers are responsible for its success (59:16) 14. How FF9 saved lives--not even the devs themselves realized how important their work is (1:06:35) 15. Final Fantasy IX isn't just a video game. Its story touches on many deeply human subjects that we all wrestle with (1:09:18) 16. Nobuo Uematsu's unusual process for writing the music of FF9 (1:20:16) 17. Where to play for next week's discussion (1:24:12) Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/resonantarc Subscribe Star: https://www.subscribestar.com/resonant-arc Twitter: https://twitter.com/resonantarc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resonantarc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resonantarc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@resonantarc

Featured Game Reviews: Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 [Wikipedia] [IMDb] The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy [Wikipedia] [IMDb] PROMO: Collateral Cinema Movie Podcast (@CCinemaPodcast) SHOWNOTES: Once again running a bit late for a Game Launch review, but we're making up for it by covering two titles that launched the same day recently: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy! Join Ash for a spoiler-free solo review of two phenomenal turn-based RPGs that released in 2025, including one that's his current personal selection for Game of the Year.... Also, stay tuned for our upcoming numbered episode on Bubsy 3D, as well as our next Game Launch review: Doom: The Dark Ages! For those who come after... Collateral Gaming  is on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter, and is on Goodpods, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Google Podcasts, YouTube, iHeart, and wherever else you get your podcasts! Also, check out Collateral Let's Play! on our YouTube channel. Collateral Media merch is available on Dashery! Check out everything from shirts and hats, to stickers and even tapestries, at our affiliate link now: collateralmedia.dashery.com (Collateral Gaming is a Collateral Media Podcast. Intro song is a license-free beat by Quality_Online_Media from Pixabay. All music and game clips are owned by their respective creators and are used for educational purposes only. Please don't sue us; we're poor!)

This one's a conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation continues from Episode 6, The Story Divide, and delves deeper into the history of the emergence of a perception that roleplaying games are about storytelling as opposed to being about, well, something else.The approach was to dig out several texts - both in book form off our shelves and PDF format digitally - and examine those oft overlooked sections entitled something like, “What are roleplaying games?”Texts referenced include: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974), Basic Role-Playing (1980), RuneQuest (1978), Stormbringer (1985 et al), Traveller (1977 & 1981), AD&D 1e Player's Handbook (1978), Cypher System Rulebook (2019), Your Best Game Ever (2019), Tales of the Valiant (2024), D&D 3rd Edition (2000), Vampire: The Masquerade (1991 et al), Apocalypse World (2010)... and a few others too.Big thanks again to Anthony, aka Runeslinger, for sharing this conversation. It's posted by us both in hope and with fear... the hope being that the community will find it useful.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/New blog --> The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This one's a conversation with Runeslinger, aka Anthony from the Casting Shadows blog, podcast, and Youtube channel. He hails from South Korea and, having just enjoyed a week off work, I was able to cue up some chats with him.This conversation continues from Episode 6, The Story Divide, and delves deeper into the history of the emergence of a perception that roleplaying games are about storytelling as opposed to being about, well, something else.The approach was to dig out several texts - both in book form off our shelves and PDF format digitally - and examine those oft overlooked sections entitled something like, “What are roleplaying games?”Texts referenced include: Original Dungeons & Dragons (1974), Basic Role-Playing (1980), RuneQuest (1978), Stormbringer (1985 et al), Traveller (1977 & 1981), AD&D 1e Player's Handbook (1978), Cypher System Rulebook (2019), Your Best Game Ever (2019), Tales of the Valiant (2024), D&D 3rd Edition (2000), Vampire: The Masquerade (1991 et al), Apocalypse World (2010)... and a few others too.Big thanks again to Anthony, aka Runeslinger, for sharing this conversation. It's posted by us both in hope and with fear... the hope being that the community will find it useful.Game on!Casting Shadows: castingshadowsblog.com/New blog --> The Accidental "Lie" in RPGs:https://castingshadowsblog.com/?p=13470Roleplay Rescue Details:Voice Message:speakpipe.com/roleplayrescuePatreon:patreon.com/rpgrescue Email:roleplayrescue@pm.meBlogroleplayrescue.com Bluesky Social:https://bsky.app/profile/ubiquitousrat.bsky.socialMeWe:https://mewe.com/p/roleplayrescueLogo and artwork by MJ Hiblen:https://www.patreon.com/MJHiblenART/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A mosasaur, a second encounter with critter poo, and a whole lot of chaos. The Researchers are on the edge of what's REALLY going on with Shell Island ...Check out the Patreon and support us at patreon.com/storiesrpgPlay along at home! Download the Gigacity Guardians game sheet here: storiesrpg.gumroad.com/l/gigacity1StoriesRPG is the play-at-home, listen-and-learn game that helps people of all ages tell amazing tales together. Each season, we explore a new world, create characters, and go on epic adventures - and provide play-to-learn, coloring book, choose-your-own-adventure games to help listeners of all ages fall in love with writing!Created by Michael Low of LuckofLegends.com and Daniel Hinds of StoriesPodcast.com, StoriesRPG is a thrilling way to start bringing a love of writing, fantasy, fiction, and literacy into your home.

Drink, my brothers, let fury dance. For nothing grows, when flames advance. One more pint, my taste is done. The river swells the rising flood.Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilationSin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe.

Hey now, and welcome to episode 322! Today, the gang kicks things off with a call to action for all you Cabalists -- we need your help coming up with ideas for The Best of The Cabal! Check out the Discord for all the details. Then it's on to all the games we've been playing lately, including The Breach, Unmatched Adventures, Last Light, A.D.E.L.E., and our feature review of Galactic Cruise. After that, Tony T delivers another incredible Tabletop Gaming News segment, and the gang wraps it all up by playing a live round of Insider right here on the show. The Breach: 00:06:32, Come Sail Away!: 00:16:02, Unmatched Adventures: Tales to Amaze: 00:25:43, Last Light: 00:35:52, A.D.E.L.E.: 00:45:14, Galactic Cruise: 01:11:18, News with Tony T: 01:54:34, Insider: 02:55:30. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Send us a textDragon Age: Origins Schedule:April 15, 2025: Origin Stories to Tower of IshalApril 23, 2025: Lothering, First Camp, Lake Calenhad Docks, Circle TowerApril 29, 2025: Redcliffe Village, Redcliffe Castle, Redcliffe Village side quests, Mage Tower side quests, the Caravan and Battlefield world map side questsMay 6, 2025: Soldier's Peak DLC, Denirim, and Haven (Urn of Sacred Ashes, part 1)May 13, 2025: Ruined Temple (Urn of the Sacred Ashes, part 2)May 20, 2025: Leliana's Song DLC, Companion Side QuestsMay 27, 2025: Brecilian Forest, Return to Ostegar DLCJune 3, 2025: Orzammar, the Deep RoadsJune 20, 2025: The Landsmeet, the Arl of Denerim's Estate, Fort Drakon, and the Elven AlienageSupport the showContact: http://linktr.ee/squelchcast

Recently, Indie Quest revealed DOZENS of exclusive new trailers for some incredible RPGs, and today on HitPoint we're recapping and commentating. Come hang out! :D (VR Headset unrelated, probably.)✩ Audio Version ✩ ► https://superderekrpgs.com/hitpoint/ SOCIAL LINKS --------------------------------------------------- ✩ Derek ✩ ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/SuperDerekRPGs►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/superderekrpgs.com ►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperDerek ►Discord: https://discord.me/superderek✩ Baku ✩ ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/BakusanOG►Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bakusanog.bsky.social ►Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/WeebSauce ►Discord: https://discord.me/ABC UPCOMING RELEASES --------------------------------------------------- ►Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXIM2QO2Eoo ►DELTARUNE ch3&4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRx4TbtpcRw GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------------------------- ►Gold Gold Adventure Goldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ray2GgKN57U ►SHADE Protocolhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w6kJxLKGE8 ►Niraya of ◼️◼️https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXxVHyO5c4E ►Legends of Starkadiahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvr2i2Zy580 ►Zerra's Adventurehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoK0WAB4-1k ►The Time I Have Lefthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmpi_h0ZbBQ ►The Backworldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4T--wbLBbw  ►Tactics Returnerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tll8ucLUWY  ►Colossus - Eternal Blighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFlItBpBFzA ►Quartethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLGgByWNfe0 ►Dome RPGhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXzspGr4VIU ►Dreamed Awayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KkSYTErTB8 ►Robot Rhapsodyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU5rPtAxcjs ►Infinite Alliancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJq8TRqtfGg TIMESTAMPS---------------------------------------------------0:00:00 Welcome Back to Hit Point!0:01:10 Intro0:04:17 Baku how are you doing?0:06:12 Derek how are you doing? Upcoming Releases This Week 0:10:39 Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD0:11:04 DELTARUNE chapters 3 & 4 New Game Announced:0:15:00 Gold Gold Adventure Gold0:19:49 SHADE Protocol0:21:48 Niraya of ◼️◼️0:26:10 Legends of Starkadia0:30:11 Zerra's Adventure0:32:06 The Time I Have Left0:33:38 The Backworld0:34:38 Tactics Returner0:36:23 Colossus - Eternal Blight0:38:06 Quartet - 26. Aug. 20250:43:25 Dome RPG0:45:53 Dreamed Away0:47:33 Robot Rhapsody0:49:36 Infinite Alliance Industry News:0:59:40 Tatsuya Kando Leaves Square Enix After 29 Years1:01:44 Hideo Kojima Clip Responding to Super Chats1:12:25 Super Chat 1: Where would you rank Wild Arms 1Last Week's Comments:1:19:21 Comment 1: What do we get for being in the Top 1000 subscribers? :)1:21:25 Comment 2: Nailed the intro! (dont listen to Baku!)1:21:42 Comment 3: OMG, Baku doesn't know that that hamster looking animal is actually a Pikkard from the Ys series!? fake fan!Outro1:25:54 Outro

As the siege continues, it's about time we find out what's going on for Frederick. Character sheets for the episode can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_kIp6s3RNaPpivhUDjBF7LYOHo-ITmweiLPETeNTGaM/edit?usp=sharingTo get in touch or discuss the show, you can find all of our social media links on our website: https://www.toatabletop.com/If you like our show and would like to support us or get access to some exclusive content, we're on Patreon - take a look at https://www.patreon.com/ToatabletopIf you can't support us on Patreon but still want to help us out, how about using our affiliate link when buying RPGs on DriveThruRPG? It doesn't cost you a penny more, and we get a small percentage of the sale, which enables us to buy books for future reviews. Every little helps! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=430686Music: Norse music by Danheim, other ambient music by Liam Stevens.Art: Harry Boddice https://www.artstation.com/pencilswordpaintsGraphic Design: Jonny Greenlees https://twitter.com/jonnygreenlees

Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2025, the boys are excited to talk about the board games, RPGs and everything else that got opur attention during the press preview, as well as, well the usual nonsense you can expect from PhC! Games Mentioned 02:22 Cubyria - Eccentric Design 05:14 Fathom - Paper Fort Games 07:21 Revelation Games - Prowl 10:10 Altay - Ares Games 11:15 Sentai and Sensibility - 9th Level Games 14:49 Abberation & Companion Quest - Ghostfire Gaming 17:04 Celestial Affinity - Cerberus Studios 18:14 Stupor Mundi - Pegasus Spiel 19:52 Luthier - Paverson Games 20:19 Flow - Brain Games & Hachette  21:56 Tacta - The Op Games 21:38 Flippers - Molinarius Games  23:30 Orbital Blues - Soulmuppet Publishing 28:07 The Thinning Veil - Triskelion Games Ltd 27:46 Beyond the Veil - Wrengade Studios 29:00 Aster - Midnight Trading Co. 30:44 SETI: Space Agencies - CGE 32:43 Console Wars: The Card Game - Booth Babe Games 35:31 Locke Battle Mats 37:06 Questions

Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) joins me for an intro to skills in RPGs and then Joe (Hindsightless) joins me for Hello Mary Lou Prom Night 2 (1987) the next installment in our Revenge From Beyond The Grave series.Next book review will be The Reign of the Kingfisher by T. J. Martinson.Ways to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow my blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Anchorite APA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this showTJ provides music for my show. Spikepit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.

Grab your coffee and join the Lair crew as we unpack the challenge of fostering player agency in tabletop RPGs. We explore how to spark proactive decisions, avoid the paralysis of infinite choice, and leverage mechanics that reward bold, cinematic play. Chapters 0:00 Intro1:00 Star Wars Sparks and hesitant players3:00 Fear of splitting the party and analysis paralysis6:30 Encouraging proactive play and giving permission10:00 Using patrons and clear motivations14:00 Narrative hooks and inciting actions17:00 Video game parallels and open-world stress20:00 Mechanics: fate points, plot points, and inspiration24:00 Player chaos: volunteering as hostages26:00 Minion promotions and closing comments Listen to the Episode Watch to the Episode Watch Player Agency on YouTube. Show Notes Erin's Star Wars SPARKS games: hesitant players and dusty Star Destroyers Fear of splitting the party and the paralysis of choice Giving players permission to act and making decisions cinematic Narrative hooks: long-lost brothers, ticking clocks, and patrons Game mechanics fueling agency: Fate Core, Cortex, Savage Worlds, inspiration points Stories from the table: defeating big bads too quickly, volunteering as hostages, “Benny from The Mummy” moments The balance between modules and improvisation Open-world video game parallels (No Man's Sky, Red Dead Redemption, Skyrim) The episode's closing: minion questions, potential promotions, and how to connect with the show Featured Image Meta A collection of twenty-sided dice.

The cult 3DS game Fantasy Life returns, now on all major platforms and PC. The sequel blends Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and action-RPGs. Plus, we live the life of Teen in To a T, the new game from the creator of Katamari Damacy. Get the full list of games (and other stuff) discussed at www.besties.fan. Want more episodes? Join us at patreon.com/thebesties for three bonus episodes each month!

[School of Movies 2025] Two of the most successful films of the 20s, both of them built on the winning formula of bewildered people from the real world being plunged into an alternate dimension which allows them to encounter pleasingly recognisable elements from the video games that general audiences like, on their way towards assisting with deposing a tyrannical warmonger. The problem for us is that Super Mario Bros. is a long-running and beloved series of platformers, kart racers and RPGs, whereas Minecraft is a creative building block survival indie hit gone corporate phenomenon, that wound up dominating the 2010s to the point of being used as a teaching aid in schools. These are VERY different kinds of games... so why are their movies the same? This show combines my 2023 first impressions After School Club on the Mario movie, and new recordings where Sharon and especially Willow (the catchment audience) talk about both of them.

This week on the RPG Cave, Garret and Ryan talk about the indie RPGs that are on our backlogs or that have yet to release that we're the most excited to check out. LINKS ★► Support Carpool Gaming on Patreon: https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming► Join our amazing Discord community: https://discord.gg/eBKUyABg8U► Get your Carpool Gaming merch: https://carpoolgaming.com/► Check us out on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/carpoolgaminglive► Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/carpoolgaming► Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/carpoolgaming.comThanks so much to everyone who supports us on https://patreon.com/carpoolgaming★ ULTIMATE PRODUCERS ★Johnathan Brown: https://linktr.ee/pme.jibRebecca Ruben-NavarroTechMike, who says "Whether you are Kevesi or Agnian, you're a Xenobabe at heart."★ PLATINUM PRODUCERS ★Angel PattonPeje EPThe CaptainTim Paullin★ GOLD MEMBERS ★Adam KAnnaAwesomeDave1337Brad MooreBrian ReeseCecily CarrozzaDan & LumaDannohhEmily O'KelleyJon32LauraLigerWoods330Mr GigglesOldMrFrumpPatrice MalletteSteven KellerTony Baker

A masterpiece in relation to a creative work is a creation, such as a painting, book, film, musical composition, or other artistic or intellectual work, that is considered to be an artist's or creator's greatest and most outstanding achievement, demonstrating exceptional skill, craftsmanship, originality, and impact. Today the Founders discuss game design Masterpieces and the Master Game Designers that created them.

Episode 580: Meeple Nation May 2025 News - New Games, Announcements, & Crowdfunding! Release Date: May 28, 2025 Welcome to Episode 580 of Meeple Nation, The World's Okayest Podcast! This week, Nathan, Douglas, and Dave pull up a chair to the game table to dive into all the exciting news from the board gaming world for May 2025. We're covering a ton of ground, including: New Game Releases: Discover what's just hit the shelves and is ready for your game night! New Game Announcements: Get the scoop on upcoming titles that have the community buzzing. Crowdfunding Games: We'll highlight some intriguing projects currently seeking support on Kickstarter and Gamefound. In this episode, we chat about: Our Gaming Highlights: Nathan: Twilight Inscription Flip 7 Hadrian's Wall Douglas: Arkham Horror Dave: Dominion Hot New Releases: Marvel Champions: Silk Hero Pack Marvel Champions: Black Panther Hero Pack (Suri) Cyclades: Legendary Edition Parks Second Edition Knitting Circle Zombicide 2nd Ed: PariZ Marvel Zombies Marvel Zombies: X-Men Resistance Santorini: Pantheon Edition Toy Battle Tiny Turbo Cars Dragon Eclipse Pokemon Critter Kitchen Emerald Skull Exciting Announcements: Battle for Hoth (Command and Colors) Risk GI Joe: Special Missions Risk Legacy 7 Wonders Dice Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-Earth 7 Wonders Architects Slam Throne Pogs Sea Salt & Paper: Extra Pepper Lorcana: Reign of Jafar Grand Central Skyport Skyrise Cloud City The Anarchy Hadrian's Wall Dry Erase Board SETI: Space Agencies Mystery of the Abbey In the Footsteps of Darwin: Correspondence 7 Empires Crowdfunding Spotlight: Kickstarter: Flamecraft Duels Gamefound: Aeon's End: Beyond the Breach A huge shout-out to our amazing sponsors, Game Toppers and SaltCON! Whether you're a veteran gamer or just getting into the hobby, there's something for everyone in this action-packed episode. Join us for your essential dose of board game news and discussion! Connect with Meeple Nation: Website: Meeplenation.com SaltPOD: A SaltCON Podcast: SaltPOD Email: MeepleNation@gmail.com Patreon: Meeple Nation Instagram: @meeplenation Facebook Page: Meeple Nation Facebook Group (Meeple Nation Off Air): Meeple Nation Off Air X (Twitter): @MeepleNation Discord: Meeple Nation YouTube: Meeple Nation Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review us on your favorite podcast platform!

SaltPOD 0005, SaltCON Summer 2025 Release date: May 27, 2025 Welcome gamers! If you are a board gamer, a social gamer, or someone who loves RPGs, SaltCON is a place for you. Welcome back to SaltPOD, your dedicated deep dive into the vibrant world of SaltCon and the incredible community that makes it tick! If you're new here, SaltPOD is your backstage pass, your insider scoop, your direct line to all things SaltCON. SaltCON – the biggest and best tabletop gaming convention in the Mountain West! We're here to explore the amazing games, the fantastic people, and the unforgettable experiences that make SaltCon a must-attend event year after year. Get ready to level up your excitement!" This episode we are discussing SaltCON Summer which is happening June 6th through the 8th at the Davis Conference Center, in Layton City. This event is smaller than the Spring event but still has three action packed days of events, tournaments, open gaming and amazing people. Vendor Hall The Gauntlet of vendors and wears and gaming goodies.   Hot Games: Andromeda's Edge Cat Blues: The Big Gig Creature Caravan Critter Kitchen Finspan House of Fado SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Slay the Spire: The Board Game Play to Win Games  Friday and Saturday   Gaming library A huge game library with over 2500 games to check out and play. Classic games, and new games alike.   There were 278 different events the attendees could sign up for. 178 Total RPG events. 85 RPG events 26 Pathfinder events 67 Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League events   Game Swap Flea Market Saturday for 2-hours Tournaments Sabacc   Events Broadway Murder Mystery - Groomed for Murder! Nebula: A 4X inspired Big Group Game Tichu around with Danny Blood on the Clock Tower Nine different event and one how to play event Mini Painting Seminar Saturday 1:30 64 total board game events   Board Game Events 30 Board Game Events   Meeple Nation events 34 Meeple Nation Board Game Events   What a way to start the Summer of Gaming. So what is next? SaltCON End of Summer August 29-31 1000 badges Game library RPG area Hot Games Game swap Flea Market Miniature painting Vendors Reserved tables   If you have any questions feel free to email us at MeepleNation@gmail.com. We are always excited to hear about new games and exciting times. And with that we have completed another deep dive into the salty goodness of SaltCon! We hope you're as excited as we are for all the fun and games. Remember, SaltPOD is your ongoing connection to these amazing events. But the board gaming adventure doesn't stop here! If you love in-depth discussions, diverse perspectives, and talking about all things board games, be sure to check out our other podcast, Meeple Nation! There we have episodes serving up fantastic content week after week. Until next time, keep rolling those dice, and we'll see you at SaltCon!"Thanks for listening. 

[SPOILER ALERT] In this podcast, we're joined by our composer AJ Mills as we review Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Ready for a beautiful story featuring a stray cat? Stick around until the end where a truly wonderful moment was captured on pod. None of us could hardly believe what happened! Grab your sunscreen and find a comfy spot on the couch with us! It's going to be a fun, wild ride.  #clairobscurexpedition33 #expedition33 #clairobscur #gamingpodcast #catvideos Youtube Instagram

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Send us a textDragon Age: Origins Schedule:April 15, 2025: Origin Stories to Tower of IshalApril 23, 2025: Lothering, First Camp, Lake Calenhad Docks, Circle TowerApril 29, 2025: Redcliffe Village, Redcliffe Castle, Redcliffe Village side quests, Mage Tower side quests, the Caravan and Battlefield world map side questsMay 6, 2025: Soldier's Peak DLC, Denirim, and Haven (Urn of Sacred Ashes, part 1)May 13, 2025: Ruined Temple (Urn of the Sacred Ashes, part 2)May 20, 2025: Leliana's Song DLC, Companion Side QuestsMay 27, 2025: Brecilian Forest, Return to Ostegar DLCJune 3, 2025: Orzammar, the Deep RoadsSupport the showContact: http://linktr.ee/squelchcast

Fateless is a dynamic game studio founded by passionate content creators Simon Lockerby (Hellhades), Dan Francis (Phixion), and Hisham Saleh (Sham). We aim to create community-driven, immersive RPG Hero Collector games, emphasizing player agency, storytelling, and strategic gameplay. Join us as we share our journey from concept to launch and beyond.Support the show

Heather, Nick and Matt discuss some RPGs from their past and draft their ideal RPG rosters from their favorite characters! Our next We Play, You Play: Mother 3 Check out our brand new merch at kinshipgoods.com/getplayed Follow us on social media @getplayedpod Music by Ben Prunty benpruntymusic.com Art by Duck Brigade duckbrigade.com For ad-free main feed episodes, our complete back catalogue including How Did This Get Played? and our Premium DLC episodes and our exclusive show Get Anime'd where we're currently experiencing AniMAYhem go to patreon.com/getplayed Join us on our Discord server here: https://discord.gg/getplayed Wanna leave us a voicemail? Call 616-2-PLAYED (616-275-2933) or write us an email at getplayedpod@gmail.com Advertise on Get Played via Gumball.fm All of our links can be found at linktree.com/getplayedpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to our One Hundredth and Fortieth episode!Our podcast is dedicated to all things board games, RPGs, CGs and more.Pour your favourite beverage, pull up a comfy chair 'cuz we are ready to roll.In this week's episode, we talk about a fan fav. on dmNorthTV.Check out our Dice Throne TournamentUntil next time, on a Double Double ‘n Dice!--------------The following music was used for this media project:Music: Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Lost Place Atmospheres 004Free download: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12218-lost-place-atmospheres-004--------------Send us a textContact us: tripledpodcast@dm-north.comCheck us out on www.dm-north.comSupport us at ko-fi.com/dmnorthtvJoin the dmNorthTV DiscordNeed a dice bag? Contact Jocelyn and/or visit JoceStitch Etsy store

The back to basics series takes things back to the fundamental principles of tabletop RPGs.  It's so easy to get lost in the rules and mechanics of the game and forget these important lessons.     #pf2e #Pathfinder #gmtips #dmtips #dnd #rpg #backtobasics Resources: Matthew Colville - Language not Rules - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIkwABECfR0 Ep 245 Unruly Players - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-245-unruly-players/  Ep 47 Session 0 Guide for DMs  - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-47-comprehensive-session-0-guide-for-dms/  Ep 219 Let Players Use New Abilities - https://taking20.podbean.com/e/ep-219-let-players-use-new-abilities/

If your evil character isn't at least pretending to be helpful, they're not evil—they're just unemployed. In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts dive deep into the dark, morally murky world of evil characters in tabletop RPGs. With Ash leading the charge, the conversation focuses on how to play a character with evil tendencies without destroying the game, the party, or your friendships. The hosts explore different shades of evil alignments, the narrative value of morally compromised PCs, and offer practical advice on how to maintain group cohesion when one of the players is clearly up to no good. From selfish rogues to power-hungry warlocks, the cast lays out the dos and don'ts of roleplaying antagonistic characters responsibly. This episode balances philosophical alignment discussion with real-world table etiquette, all while keeping things lighthearted, insightful, and occasionally disturbing in the best way. If you've ever wanted to play the villain—but not be one—this is your guide. Check out our Best of Season 1 and Best of Season 2 playlists! Get in on the DungeonFlow Beta at DungeonFlow.app MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 1 of 2) RPGBOT.Podcast S2E9 – Alignment (part 2 of 2) Content from RPGBOT.net Otherworldly Patrons and You – DnD 5e Dark Gifts or Distinctive Quirks? – DnD 5e Villains – RPGBOT.Podcast S2E58 Other Stuff Book of Vile Darkness (3e) (affiliate link) Monstrous Races (affiliate link) Tasha's Cauldron of Everything (affiliate link) Way of the Wicked (affiliate link) Key Takeaways: Evil characters can enhance a TTRPG story if they're crafted with intention and communication. Session Zero is the place to set expectations and make sure everyone is on board. A "safe sociopath" in-game should never be a real-life problem player. Evil characters should elevate the story—not just hog the spotlight or sow chaos. It's okay to play dark themes—but not at the cost of trust at the table. Redemption arcs and “gray morality” often make more compelling characters than cartoon villains. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

You can support this show on Patreon⁠⁠!Spoilers for Andor S2 from 04:30 to 10:30Spoilers for Rogue One all through the episodeIn this episode, I speak to Jess Levine. She is a teacher, organizer, writer and game designer.  She publishes RPGs under the label, Jumpgate Games. Her work includes I Have the High Ground—a game of "banter, posturing, and capes"—and her satirical military scifi game PLANET FIST. Today we'll be talking about going rogue 2e, an award-winning game of war, rebellion, and sacrifice.Galactic & Going Rogue's crowdfunding campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-stars?ref=97zzps Jess Levine's bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jessfrom.online Show Notes:A More Civilized Age's actual playGuide to the BDS BoycottAA Voigt's video about Going RogueGramsci?Roleplay Public Radio actual playGames Mentionedhook, line & cyb3r by wicked glitch gamesA Quiet Year by Avery AlderDream Askew/Dream Apart by Avery Alder and Benjamin RosenbaumIf you liked this podcast, check out the weekly Indie RPG Newsletter

Jess leads the crew to meet Patches-but the location? A shady backroom inside Duck Duck Juice. Clancey reveals his true intentions: he needs Clarence to complete a mysterious contract. As the tension peaks, Monday watches silently from above. Will he jump in?Pushed beyond his limits, Clarence's psychic power erupts, taking on a life of its own in a terrifying transformation the crew has never witnessed before.PLAY THE DUST WORLD RPG NOW:We've released the epic RPG Dust world and we want your help. Dust World PBTA is RPG Empire's sci-fi western game that's simple, fast, and Powered By The Apocalypse. Are you ready? Enter The Gun-Filled Lands Of An Obliterated Civilization. Play as gunslinging anime-inspired heroes on their mission to discover the truth behind the lost civilization and its technology. GET THE GUIDE NOW:https://www.therpgempire.com/shop/p/b2ck9ai8u8d7i6j5xs48oojt742uq2Dust world RPG Podcast is an actual play Role-playing podcast like the Adventure Zone Podcast or Critical Role. The setting is a sci-fi western a few hundred years after a great war burned the earth and a virus called white horse dissolved most organic matter into dust creating the wastelands.Dust World RPG is a Powered By The Apocalypse game. Dust World is a Tabletop Role-Playing game created by Paul Parnell Copywrite 2020. The setting was created by Paul Parnell and Michael Yatskar. The game was written by Paul-Thomas Parnell and Dumaresq de Pencier.OTHER PROJECTS FROM THE RPG EMPIRE:Strangers in the Pines: A Monster Of The Week actually play roleplaying podcast inspired by things like Gravity Falls, Stranger Things, and Fringe. It takes place in a small strange town called Pine Forge nestled in the Blackwood national park in Northeast Oregon, USA, and follows, the exploits of 3 unusual high school students as they try to unravel the mysteries of the Strangers in the Pines.https://www.therpgempire.com/strangers-in-the-pinesCONNECT WITH US:Join our Discord Server to chat with us and talk all things RPGs: https://discord.gg/2jnyGv9Follow and send us DMs on Instagram: @theRPGempireJoin the Empire!

This podcast are sick.This week on Retro Encounter, we do the impossible: try to create a top 10 list for 90s RPGs. Does the best game finish at the top? Do we have anything except JRPGs on our list? Did we leave out your favorites? Listen in to find out!Featuring: Zach Wilkerson, Aleks Franiczek, Alana Hagues, Jimmy Turner; Edited by Zach WilkersonOpening and ending music by Miles MorkriGet in Touch:RPGFan.comRPGFan ShopEmail us: retro@rpgfan.comTwitter: @rpgfancomBluesky: @rpgfan.bsky.socialInstagram: @rpgfancomThreads: @rpgfancomFacebook: rpgfancomTwitch: rpgfancom

Is Dungeon Crawler Carl the epitome of LitRPG perfection? In this episode, we dive into the world of LitRPG and explore what makes Dungeon Crawler Carl stand out from the rest. From its engaging storyline to its unique gameplay mechanics, we'll examine the elements that make this book a must-read for fans of the genre. Whether you're a seasoned LitRPG enthusiast or just discovering the world of literary RPGs, this episode is for you. So, join us as we delve into the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl and find out what makes it a true masterpiece of LitRPG literature.#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #LitRPG #DungeonCrawler #fantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #TBR #ToBeRead #ReadingList #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://t.ly/8AzjnHe Who Fights with Monsters: https://t.ly/Noem5 Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

From pizza to invisibility puzzles and rogue mechanics, Episode 3 of Other Worlds takes you on a whirlwind ride through culinary hot takes, heist mechanics, and the joys (and pains) of Pathfinder 2. In Episode 3 of Other Worlds, the RPGBOT.Podcast team serves up a delightfully chaotic mix of culinary hot takes and deep tabletop RPG insights. Randall makes a chicken Caesar abomination. Tyler admits that he enjoys pineapple on pizza. The pizza talk eventually turns toward more tabletop territory, but not before a quick anecdote about a friend with a professional pizza oven makes everyone jealous. Ash shares his experience playing a wizard and highlighting the fun and challenges of illusion magic. The group previews plans to explore illusion mechanics in more depth in future episodes. Discussion then turns to game mechanics, including the balance between free archetypes and dual class builds, the importance of managing action economy, and how subclass complexity impacts gameplay. The group emphasizes that building characters with narrative depth enhances both player experience and storytelling potential. The heart of the episode centers around the challenges and joys of running heists in tabletop RPGs. The hosts dissect session structure, the importance of player agency, and the need for improvisation when things go off the rails. They dive deep into puzzle design, stressing that puzzles should be solvable, intuitive, and satisfying—too much complexity can lead to player frustration or overthinking. Clear communication and thoughtful design go a long way, and incorporating player feedback, especially through tools like “Stars and Wishes,” can help refine future sessions. Combat encounters in Pathfinder 2 also get a thorough breakdown. The hosts explore the pitfalls of solo monster fights, creative ways to keep encounters engaging, and how action economy can make or break a battle. They also touch on podcasting-specific challenges—long, drawn-out combat sessions can be hard to follow in an audio format. Misunderstandings about rules, such as how the Rogue's Cunning Action or bonus actions work, are addressed, with a focus on how even small confusions can disrupt game flow. Wrapping up, the group looks ahead to the future of RPGBOT, reflecting on community engagement and the mysterious potential of DiceGoblin.net. They share personal stories and humorous moments from recent sessions, emphasizing that fun, friendship, and a bit of chaos are at the core of their shared love of tabletop games. Whether it's arguing over pizza or spell slots, Episode 3 delivers a mix of levity and insight that captures what makes the RPGBOT.Podcast such an entertaining listen. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

Hey Now Cabalists! The Founders are back at it again with another episode jam-packed with tabletop gaming mayhem! The gang kicks things off by talking about their plans for Origins and how they're using Chaz Marler's new website, GameNightPicks.com. Then it's on to the games they've been playing including Corps of Discovery, Tales of the Arthurian Knights, Galileo Galilei, House of Fado, Agemonia, and a feature review of the epic Cyclades Legendary Edition by Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc. Tony T delivers the best damn tabletop gaming news segment in all of podcasting followed by a juicy discussion about player interaction. Corps of Discovery: 00:05:25, Tales of the Arthurian Knights: 00:14:12, Galileo Galilei: 00:28:38, House of Fado: 00:35:56, Agemonia: 00:41:29, Cyclades Legendary Edition: 00:57:13, News with Tony T: 01:32:45, Short Topic Extravaganza: 02:34:10. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/. Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/. And CGE at https://czechgames.com/.

Send us a textDragon Age: Origins Schedule:April 15, 2025: Origin Stories to Tower of IshalApril 23, 2025: Lothering, First Camp, Lake Calenhad Docks, Circle TowerApril 29, 2025: Redcliffe Village, Redcliffe Castle, Redcliffe Village side quests, Mage Tower side quests, the Caravan and Battlefield world map side questsMay 6, 2025: Soldier's Peak DLC, Denirim, and Haven (Urn of Sacred Ashes, part 1)May 13, 2025: Ruined Temple (Urn of the Sacred Ashes, part 2)May 20, 2025: Leliana's Song DLC, Companion Side QuestsMay 27, 2025: Brecilian Forest, Return to Ostegar DLCSupport the showContact: http://linktr.ee/squelchcast

EPISODE 378: Bungie in Crisis, Kojima's Legacy, and a Ton of Games!Fred is 68 hours into Octopath Traveler II with just two storylines left to go, while Jake is still exploring Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. No listener feedback this week, but the news is pretty loaded.Bungie is facing some serious trouble with their upcoming game Marathon. They discovered plagiarized art assets in the alpha build, which led to scrapping the planned gameplay reveal. The team morale is tanking, and now there's a big question mark over whether they'll make their September release. On the Sony side, Jade Raymond recently left Haven Studios, the team behind Fairgames. This came after some internal concerns and delays pushed Fairgames into a 2026 release. It definitely adds to the uncertainty around Sony's live-service plans, which have had a rough ride lately.Over at SNK, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves didn't hit the mark, and their CEO has stepped down. Meanwhile, Hideo Kojima is thinking long term—he's given his assistant a USB stick full of creative ideas, almost like a will, to keep Kojima Productions going strong when he's no longer around. Kojima's also pleased that Death Stranding 2 is scoring higher in internal reviews than the first game, though he admits he prefers more divisive feedback. He's all about bold storytelling and isn't interested in playing it safe.And get ready for a huge wave of new games dropping this week. There's RoadCraft, a disaster recovery sim from the makers of MudRunner; the classic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy finally coming to PS5; and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, a rogue-like ninja adventure. If you're into quirky stuff, Duck Detective has two new cases where you play as a down-on-his-luck duck detective solving mysteries. There's also a mix of retro platformers, deckbuilders, action RPGs, VR zombie shooters, samurai remasters, and even a dark fantasy open-world RPG called Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon. It's quite a lineup!By joining our Patreon community for ONLY $1.00 per month, you'll also enjoy these exclusive benefits:Early Access: Be the first to listen to our episodes as soon as they're ready. Get ahead of the game and dive into the latest news, reviews, and discussions.Personalized Shoutout: As a token of our gratitude for your support, we'll give you a special shout out during one of our podcast episodes, acknowledging your contribution and dedication to our show.Custom Die-Cut Vinyl Sticker: Receive an exclusive custom die-cut vinyl sticker featuring our podcast's unique design. Showcase your support with this limited-edition collectible.Your support goes a long way in helping us continue to create the content you love. It's a simple and direct way to show your appreciation for our podcast.To become a patron and unlock these exciting benefits, visit www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome today. Your support keeps us going and ensures that we can keep delivering top-notch PlayStation content.Please, if you enjoyed the content or even if you didn't quite enjoy this one, we encourage you to come back. We try to offer something for everybody. Please share with your friends and help us spread the show as we try to build a bigger community here! As always you can support our show at our Patreon Page. Thanks for listening.http://www.patreon.com/psthisisawesome  Support PS This is Awesome! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's talk about overstimulation. From cons to code, gameplay to group hugs, we're digging into what it means to hit your sensory limit in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Inspired by a stunning moment on Worlds Beyond Number and a viral Survivor clip, this episode explores how TTRPGs offer structure, emotional safety, and surprisingly powerful tools for regulation—both in game and in life.Also: shoutouts to the Queen of Wands, the Mars Cheese Castle, and the real MVPs—our fellow overstimulated weirdos doing their best to feel it all and still show up. 

In this episode of Epic Realms, Nick is joined by author and writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. Kelli is a science fiction writer, game writer, and teacher. She is the author of Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified (BenBella Books, 2025) and a contributing writer for the Star Trek Adventures roleplaying game from Modiphius. Her story “The Sunwalkers” won the 2016 Strange New Worlds contest from Simon and Schuster. Her short fiction has been published by Baen Books, Crazy 8 Press, Flash Fiction Online, and more. She also writes essays on sci-fi pop culture for outlets like StarTrek.com, Women at Warp, and anthologies from Sequart and ATB Publishing. Kelli has even written for NASA's Hubble outreach and Arizona State University's Interplanetary Initiative. On top of it all, she has more than a decade of experience teaching high school and college courses. We talk about her early life and the geeky inspirations that led her into writing, watching Star Trek with her family, playing board games, and how those experiences sparked a love for storytelling. During National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), Kelli challenged her students to join her in writing a novel, which inspired her to later submit a story to a Star Trek fiction contest that she ended up winning. That moment opened the door to a whole new world. We also dive into her many anthology projects, how she joined Modiphius, and her unexpected but rewarding introduction to tabletop roleplaying games. She shares how RPGs have helped her grow as a writer and how they can benefit others too. Plus, we talk about her passion for Marvel and her recent Carol Danvers Marvel book, how the character shaped her fandom and why getting to tell that story was such a meaningful opportunity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that blends fandom, education, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

Ep. 138 - Strap those fingerless gloves on, it's time to DRAFT. Aaron and Gerry are joined by Keith Gasper of "Main Quest" to draft launch titles from the Nintendo GameCube,  Sega Dreamcast, and NEC/Hudson Soft TurboGrafx-16 for different categories that we created! Whoever gets the most games voted to each category wins some SUPER SICK PRIZES. We also discuss cool stuff like hentai games, shitty gaming chairs, and how sweet Luigi's Mansion is. ➡️ Check out Keith's First Place Prize ⬅️

Arden Leigh shares her magical journey—from neuro-linguistic programming and trauma healing to chaos magic, sigils, and becoming Grant Morrison's magical heir. We explore her concept of “repatterning,” her band Arden and the Wolves, the ethics of magical identity, and the risks and rewards of narrative magic in RPGs like Mage: The Ascension. A vivid, vulnerable, and powerful conversation on transforming belief into reality.Show Notes The Repatterning Project - reprogramming life through self-directed ritual and psychology; course includes weekly lectures and group calls, focusing on assessing and resetting patterns for personal growth Witch blood and how it relates to her own experiences and magical practices The growth of magic culture with the internet, making it more accessible and efficient to learn and practice Competitive nature of magic today and the challenges of maintaining control over one's practice Bringing magic into role-playing games Arden's upcoming album with her band, Arden and the Wolves, titled The Bourbon Room Sessions Arden's plan to launch her own podcast and write a book, all related to her magical practices and the Repatterning Project

The Book Club is back to get everyone's take on Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktogue Thief before digging into the pros and cons of the Rogue class in RPGs. Plus, thoughts on the future of Actual Play, what makes a great player, and a scalding new Nerd Rant from Jared. 0:00 Intro9:15 Book Club1:00:25 Going Rogue in RPGs1:32:00 Three Questions1:53:00 Nerd Rant1:59:30 Listener Award: Best CatWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/hcHeREE2xnw⁠ Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at ⁠⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠⁠. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at ⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0⁠⁠⁠. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit ⁠⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it that so many extended Star Wars films and TV shows struggle to receive high praise from Star Wars fans? Also, water cooler talk about the first quarter of Andor Season 2 and a list of some of the best RPGs based on Film, TV, and novels. 0:00 Intro9:00 A Star Wars Curse50:45 Andor1:17:15 IP Roleplaying1:36:45 The GCR Brewery1:54:00 GCN NewsWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/Ps9IgPpKRz4⁠⁠⁠ Access exclusive podcasts, ad-free episodes, and livestreams with a 30-day free trial with code "GCN30" at ⁠⁠jointhenaish.com⁠⁠. Join Troy Lavallee, Joe O'Brien, Skid Maher, Matthew Capodicasa, Sydney Amanuel, and Kate Stamas as they tour the country. Get your tickets today at ⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cn8wr0⁠⁠. For more podcasts and livestreams, visit ⁠⁠https://hubs.li/Q03cmY380⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices