The Arcane Alienist

In this episode, I have calls from Anthony Boyd (aka, Runeslinger) of the Casting Shadows blog/podcast/YouTube, and Jason Conerly of the Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. We’ll discuss our recent Hollow Earth Expeditions game, and a little bit of debate about the nature of gunslingers. Casting Shadows/Runeslinger Blog: https://castingshadowsblog.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6B...

The GMologist, Karl Rodriguez, joins me in this episode as we roll up a character and review We Deal In Lead, a weird west game from By Odin's Beard RPG. The game uses a version of the Cairn rules and is set in a realm inspired by Steven King's series, The Dark Tower. You can view this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/RBxZbNLv-wM?si=yW37eTuZyO6YjXI5 You can check out more about the game here: h...

Calls from Jason Connerly and the Pink Phantom. Be sure to listen to their latest episodes: Nerd's RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Phantom Thoughts: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FruRifoPx94Vbmi2jGCUr Also, here a link to the book series Jason mentions in his call: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XM3SG56

Let's talk about the greatest dark fantasy character of all time: The White Wolf, the Sailor on the Seas of Fate, the Eternal Champion, Elric of Melnibone. We also have calls from Jason and Daniel. Plus check out these cool OSE Spell Cards by David Nielson (links below). OSE Spell Cards... https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/408131/OldSchool-Spell-Cards-OldSchool-Essentials-OSE-B-X-OSR?src=hottes...

I have an idea for how wizards collect spells, inspired by the Knave with a little bit of Holmes Basic thrown in. Here are the two episodes of Bandit’s Keep I reference: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XB2dZtiF4J3T11ztfFqcl?si=jQWRYbBvQ3emIx-eNGJNgA https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ieb5pUL4699m96r9QfqPj?si=IWBtkaH5RLefe3MpYph8TA And be sure to check out the Knave RPG by Ben Milton: In Print......

In this episode, we have calls from various podcasters about #RPGaDAY2023. Jason of Nerds' RPG Variety Cast Daniel of Bandit's Keep Karl & Amy of The GMologist Presents Be sure to check out their podcasts as well!

#RPGaDAY2023 comes to a close (Whew!). Maybe your favorite RPG is the friends you made along the way.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode: obscure role-playing games you may or may not have hear of.

It's #RPGaDAY2023 and we are finally caught up. In this episode, the scariest thing I have done to a DM and a very memorable encounter (both of which happen to be the same event).

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, I dodge the question on favorite character sheets and new editions.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, complex vs. simple RPGs and the games I have on the shelf waiting to be played. Plus a call from Jason Conerly. Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Also, check out the amazing art of Johan Egerkrans https://www.johanegerkrans.com/

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, we look at licensed properties, cool looking products, and secondhand purchases. Plus, a call from medial baron Daniel Norton. Check out his podcast: Bandit's Keep, https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, my favorite published adventures and a look towards the future. What will I be playing in 20 years? Also, be sure to check out Joe Richter and Anthony Boyd's podcasts: Hindsightless, https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx Casting Shadows, https://open.spotify.com/show/0sEnjb4ECR6CcfU6Bvug7p

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, the funniest game I've played and thoughts on favorite types of systems. Also, calls from Spencer, Jason, and Karl. Check out their podcasts! Keep Off the Borderlands, https://open.spotify.com/show/6WeOXszl7BrxQvmjrw7xAI Nerds RPG Variety Cast, https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf The GMologist Presents, https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4...

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode - my lack of convention experience is laid bare, and the game I wish I owned. Plus a call from the Joyous Stoic himself, Joy Richter. Be sure and check out his podcast: Hindsightless, https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx

It's #RPGaDAY2023. Because 13 is an unlucky number, we talk about unlucky characters and the most memorable demises of men and dragons.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode - the weirdest game I've ever played and old games that I still play.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode - favorite dice (they're all my favorites) and favorite tie-in fiction.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, The "smartest" RPG I've played (shout to Joe Richter at Hindsightless) and my favorite characters.

It's #RPGaDAY 2023. In today's episode, the oldest game I've played and the favorite ones I never get to play.

It's #RPGaDAY2023. In this episode, the first and last (to date) games I bought this year, which are Pendragon and Carin/We Deal in Lead respectively.

I'm back for #RPGaDAY2023, although I am playing catch-up. In this episode, the first RPG I played this year (subject to debate) and memories of by first GM.

In this episode I discuss the mechanics vs. the lore of D&D, the latter of which has in many ways become self-referential. What’s essential and what can be tossed before it’s not D&D anymore?

Turns out there’s a little bit of OSR sensibility in the current version of the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Mike Mearl’s 1981 Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YN--nG6VRWq6efGvXX9gH0yNk_pUYcWDBaKSGUc5roI/mobilebasic  The Redcaps Poscast interview with Chris Gonnerman: https://anchor.fm/theredcaps/episodes/Episode-85---Chris-Gonnerman--BFRPG-e1orl8u

In this episode, I discuss the origin and tropes of the D&D cleric and their match or mismatch with the typical polytheistic settings of D&D. For more on clerics, check out Delta's D&D Hotspot (http://deltasdnd.blogspot.com/p/primary-house-rules.html?m=1) and Web DM (https://youtu.be/4OASWdj8LYY).