Down in a Heap

Is there a magic-user in this village? Setting demographics. 05.11.2019 15:44 ↓

Do you use any sort of demographics model for settings in your fantasy adventure games? How easy is it to find someone to remove that pesky curse?

Time Capsule 13.10.2019 33:55 ↓

A look back to 1981 through the lens of the D&D Basic Box by Tom Moldvay.

Dave!!! 01.10.2019 23:30 ↓

Dedicated to Dave Arneson on his birthday.

Lord I Was Born a Ramblin’ Man 26.09.2019 5:04 ↓

I try not to ramble about rambling in gaming casts. This isn’t an offended rant - rather a call to appreciate a good ramble.

Hand Waving & d6 Discussions 19.09.2019 33:37 ↓

Lots of calls and Jacksons from Froth, Spikepit, Cody, & Pete about hand waving & d6 damage in D&D.

Hand Waving 02.09.2019 13:29 ↓

How does abstracting or hand waving rules & physical realities affect your game? Where do you draw the line? Why do these things become conflated with the idea of story?

It’s Hip to be Square? 02.09.2019 31:10 ↓

d6 Damage vs. Variable Weapon Damage. Is a straight d6 for everything really a good game feature?

The 1st Record with Friends Episode: Handouts & Props 25.08.2019 56:26 ↓

I test the Anchor record feature with Bill as we talk about handouts, props, minis, and player aids in table top gaming.

The Anchorites Respond! 24.08.2019 23:56 ↓

Lots of calls about podcasts and the potential of Anchorite collaboration.

A Podcast about Podcasts 17.08.2019 32:46 ↓

What factors determine what you listen to? When and where do you listen? more podcast collaborations please!

The Discussion Continues about new game editions... 05.08.2019 27:06 ↓

Calls from Colin, Spencer, and Froth expand the discussion.

New Game Editions - do you get excited or dread them? 03.08.2019 21:14 ↓

Some thoughts on new game editions prompted by Electric Bastionland, Thought Ester, and Random Screed.

Return to The Odd 25.07.2019 34:16 ↓

Talk about a return to Into the Odd by Chris McDowall and some of my house rules for it.

Stick a fork in it! 12.07.2019 19:28 ↓

A commute-cast pondering about campaign endings, and potential causes. Chime in with your views.

World Building 101 07.07.2019 51:49 ↓

An email asking me to give tips for world building from Agorok Doomington provides the topic for the day.

Rip-off Wednesday: My Top 7 Songs for Gaming 03.07.2019 20:00 ↓

The top 7 songs that put me in the mood for fantasy adventure games. Be sure to listen to this one with Anchor app to hear song snippets :)

Movie Chat & Neglected Drummers 01.07.2019 16:16 ↓

Call-ins from my top movies plus a look at the drummers discussed by Froth & Co on Thought Eater. One notable omission really sticks in my craw :)

Rip-off Wednesday. ;) 19.06.2019 21:26 ↓

Topic stealing time: my top movies.

Calls, ANA, job crap, and adventure recap. 03.06.2019 22:14 ↓

Calls from Froth & Whisk, a question, and adventure recap: another 1st level MU goes Down in a Heap.

Take a little trip; take a little trip with me. 01.06.2019 37:46 ↓

A look at The Fantasy Trip from Steve Jackson Games, plus calls and replies about the worst podcast ever.

Lead Balloon 31.05.2019 18:38 ↓

A couple lead balloons.

Xpts & Advancement: Incentive & Rewards 27.05.2019 31:07 ↓

Answer some calls with a ramble about cultures plus experience points and PC advancement.

Endangered PC Species: Humans 22.05.2019 37:05 ↓

Why are humans so unappealing in fantasy adventure games, and how can you change that?

Movement, Encumbrance, and other physical realities in games. 08.05.2019 27:40 ↓

Why does everyone move at the same rate in most games? Plus a Jackson from Tim Shorts.

Turning the Preference Dials: Role Playing 07.05.2019 20:31 ↓

A call from Rich sends me on a tangent talking about role playing and adventure - two aspects of the game.