Iconic Podcast

For this week’s episode, we get together to brainstorm our first adventure of the season!  It’s an Adventurer-Tier encounter about stumbling into some Monster Fights in the town of Karrax. Who’s organizing the Fights? To what end? What are the … Continue reading →

This week we discuss antagonists and how they’re different from villains. Antagonists aren’t just the ‘Big Bad Evil Guys;’ they’re the NPCs who are set alongside or against the PCs to add depth to the campaign and bring more out … Continue reading →

This week we welcome Benjamin Feehan onto the show to talk about his experience with the campaign idea of “‘What if there was a party of just bards that put on performances and delved dungeons to pay their bills?” In … Continue reading →

This week we give you an overview of the world of Ta’nar, which is a Gygaxian fantasy setting that, while being the brainchild of JM, we’ve all had a hand in creating. It’s also the setting we’ll be placing all … Continue reading →

This week we take an in-depth look at Overworld and Beyond: Adventures in the Planes! We give our usual high-level overview of all the content you can find between the covers, and spoilers: there is a LOT in this book! … Continue reading →

This week we welcome back to the show John Marvin of Dread Unicorn Games! He joined us to talk about some of the things he’s been working on and give an update on the “Gods and Icons” and “The Overworld … Continue reading →

This week we welcome 13th Age game designer, Rob Heinsoo, back to the show to discuss a variety of topics: from what’s being played at his game table to reminiscing over the joys and pains of creating 13th Age in … Continue reading →

This week we give our take on the 13th Age adventure, The Crown of Charon. It’s a tournament adventure, which is different from other products we’ve reviewed in the past. Listen in as we give a high-level overview of it … Continue reading →

All good things must come to an end, and a 13th Age campaign is no exception. Whether it be because everyone hits level 10 or the party needs to disband for some reason, it’s a good idea to start thinking … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

Not that long ago, we did an episode on Being a Better Player, and we wanted to do a followup to that with a discussion about how to be a Better GM, especially when running 13th Age. As a part … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week we answer a question that we should have answered back in Season 1: Why do we love 13th Age so much? Join us as we talk about the various aspects of the game that make it one of … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

For our first episode of Season 3, we take a look at the soon-to-be-released Shards of the Broken Sky. It’s a great sandbox setting that you can run through multiple times or pull bits and pieces out for your own … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

Welcome to Season 3 of the Iconic Podcast! We are excited to announce that Becca, who has been a guest on so many of our recent shows is now an official host! Listen in as we talk about what sort … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week, in another Class Acts segment, we take an in-depth look at The Occultist. This class is based on the idea of someone being able to bend reality to their will, and we talk about how that’s handled mechanically, … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week we open the covers of Martin Killmann’s book Dark Pacts & Ancient Secrets. Listen in as we discuss the six, new 13th Age classes that are introduced, what the highlights of each are, and what they bring to … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

We frequently see advice on how to be a better GM or run a better game, but we rarely see advice for the other side of the screen. Namely, how can you be a better player? This week we ask … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week Becca joins us again for another Random Encounter brainstorm session! The thought behind this week’s topic is how we might introduce a living dungeon to an Adventurer-Tier party. The theme? An Epic-Tier party botched slaying a Living Dungeon, … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

Ever wish you could tell the other players what to do on their turns? If so, you might want to take a look at the 13th Age Commander Class. This week we unpack what’s involved in playing a Commander and … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

As you may know, January is New Gamemaster Month, and to encourage you to get out and play 13th Age, we are having a contest! All you have to do to enter is run a game with at least 2 … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

It is bound to happen sooner or later: somebody’s character dies. Whether they sacrificed themselves for their fellow adventurers, failed their saves, or received a critical hit at the wrong time, it can be a jarring experience. This week Becca … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week, we brought ASH LAW back into the studio to talk about his 13th Age-focused patreon. We talk about what sort of resources he’s created, what he’s working on now, and what we might expect in the future. If … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week Becca joins us again as we create another adventure site! This one is themed for the holiday as we build up the situation surrounding Santa’s sleigh crashing! And like we mentioned, if you haven’t read the 13th Age … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

For this episode, we took an idea that one of our listeners, Carl, had submitted, and brought him on to talk about it. Namely, how does one set up a campaign? It’s one thing to use a published adventure for … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

One of the challenges in playing RPGs is finding enough people to get together to play. But with the prevalence of the internet and virtual table top programs, distance is less of an issue. This week we have a guest … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/

This week we bring Tim and Sherm onto the show to talk with them about the 13th Age fanzine, Escalation! It’s a wonder publication that’s made by the fans for the fans, and if you have not yet read them, … Continue reading → Iconic Podcast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://iconicpodcast.com/