Lore with Rick

Managing Marathon Game Sessions 11.06.2026 9:24 ↓

I usually run 5-6 hour game sessions, but routinely run longer ones, up to 12 hours a day for multiple days. In this VERY short podcast I give hints on running long sessions!

Insights Into early Play in the 70's & 80's 29.05.2026 14:42 ↓

This is an unedited, stream of consciousness short podcast recorded over my morning coffee about how early agmers saw the rules very differently than contemporary gamers do and how this might help explain early play.

Fall of the Dread Lord 11.02.2026 1:01:31 ↓

I introduced a villain into my campaign in 1984. He was finally vanquished in 2024. A player discusses the adventures that were part of this as well as high-level play in long-running campaigns.

Giving AD&D 2e Another Look 05.01.2026 16:49 ↓

The good and bad about Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Second Edition

Short Takes: The Roles of Player Characters 12.12.2025 9:21 ↓

A short, off the cuff discussion of the various roles filled by character classes in AD&D

Alex Macris Talks Superheroes 23.06.2025 38:07 ↓

Alex Macris comes by and talks Ascendant, Star Spangled Squadron, and Superheroes. And I send a gun caliber back in time!

The Fall of the Dread Lord - History 16.06.2025 12:59 ↓

I introduced the villain Pathin the Foul in 1984. Recently the PCs finally defeated him! Background on the tale.

Discussion with Lew Pulsipher 24.04.2025 44:46 ↓

I spend some time in a candid, unedited talk with my old pal, the esteemed game designer Lew Pulsipher!

Session Report for July 2024 22.04.2025 15:21 ↓

There was a major series of adventures recently and I did a stream of consciousness session report from the DM perspective.

AD&D Round Table 22.04.2025 1:10:43 ↓

By request of my Discord this is a 1 hour free form discussion between me and two of my long-term players (both have been playing at my table 15+ years). It is far-ranging, unscripted, and un-edited!

Emerald Anvil, Seaward, and the Atlantaverse 10.05.2024 1:00:57 ↓

In this podcast I talk to Gregg Hale. Gregg is a filmmaker, writer, and director who was producer of the Blair Witch Project. He is a main driver behind Emerald Anvil, the center of an all-new fantasy setting. We talk about the games, podcasts, and books that are part of this universe. We also talk about Gregg’s involvement in early gaming with your host! The Emerald Anvil website: https://emerald...

The Hidden Gem of AD&S 2e and Skills & Powers 04.04.2024 16:49 ↓

My opinion on 2e

Fight at Sea 28.03.2024 9:36 ↓

Blackstone Session Report and comments on world building

Story Games, Updates, and Discussion 10.02.2024 51:01 ↓

This episode is a recording of a live chat from my Discord. I discuss RPGs vs Story games, lore dumps, and have a discussion with some of the members of my Discord.

Keeping Strict Time Records 30.08.2023 14:24 ↓

The main ways to keep strict time records

Short Rant on Traveller 02.08.2023 8:10 ↓

Yes, in Traveller a 2 ton computer makes perfect sense

Megadungeons, a stream of thought podcast 27.07.2023 16:14 ↓

I talk about megadungeons!

Episode 17: Henchmen, Hirelings, and Followers 14.03.2023 19:24 ↓

The usefulness and utility of NPC staff

Episode 16: Good Guys, Bad Guys, Good Writing, Bad Writing 09.03.2023 25:11 ↓

My most controversial episode ever! Designated villains in fake worlds and real-world morality.

Episode 15: Maintaining Campaign Tone 07.03.2023 18:31 ↓

Ever wonder if your grim campaign is too lighthearted or your humor campaign too grim? Listen to me wonder, too!

Episode 14: XP for Gold 24.02.2023 10:03 ↓

A short talk about the flexibility of using gold for XP

Episode 13: By This Axe! 19.07.2022 15:13 ↓

Alexander Macris discusses his project By This Axe. Note that the first 30 seconds was trimmed for corrupted files! His kickstarter current stretch: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/autarch/by-this-axe-the-cyclopedia-of-dwarven-civilization/posts/3561237 My blog: https://harbingergames.blogspot.com/

Episode 12: Patience and Practice 07.07.2022 16:49 ↓

There are no cheat codes for excellence

Episode 11: AD&D 1e, Release Dates, and RAW 05.07.2022 28:23 ↓

Where do you put the stake in the ground?

Episode Ten: Midsummer at Skull Mountain - a session report 30.06.2022 15:06 ↓

The 2022 Midsummer Sessions