Fear the Boot

You can find a transcript of this show  here ! * (0:30) Welcoming Adam from Kicked in the Dicebags . * (1:40) The March of Dimes charity auction — with prizes sponsored by Gnome Stew — is still in progress.  Be sure to get in your bids ! * (2:03) Show transcripts are still being made for our episodes.  Links will be given a few days after each episode releases. * (2:21) The site for Fear the Con 5...

You can find a transcript of this show  here ! * (0:35) Wayne tries to hijack the show to talk about Superman.  You know what that means: we talk about Batman instead!  The blog post on the hosting arrangement can be found here . * (3:07) Alex (aka Lizard Farmer) is creating transcripts of the show.  Check the show notes a few days after each episode releases for a link to the transcript.  An expl...

You can find a transcript of this show  here ! * (0:37) Introducing Ken Hite . * (1:39) Contrary to what I said in the episode, This Just In…From Gen Con! is still editing the show I guested on.  I’ll post a link here as soon as it’s ready to go. * (1:54) Our video game giveaway is still in progress.   Be sure to get entered ! * (2:21) Wayne presents Dan with a gift from Brian.  A big “Thank you!”...

You can find a transcript of this show here ! * (0:30) Happy birthday to Chris! * (1:38) John announces the closing of Bloodmoon Goblins’ fundraiser and explains where things are headed next. * (2:21) Quick updates on GAME convention and Fear the Con 5. * (2:39) FlatCon is coming up on October 21-23, 2011 in Bloomington, IL.  All proceeds from the convention are donated to the American Cancer Soci...

DISCLAIMER: While profanities were censored from this episode, the subject matter is still a bit more crass than what Fear the Boot normally covers.  Personal discretion is advised. * (0:00) A bonus episode disclaimer, followed by an explanation of why they don’t really work. * (2:23) Explaining the so-called crimson (or scarlet) pumpkin.  You can find one here , in case you live near Chris. * (4:...

* (0:30) John provides an update on the still-running Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter . * (2:05) Fear the Boot still plans on attending the GAME Convention in Springfield, Missouri, October 7 – 9, 2011. * (2:42) If you’re interested in playing the Old Republic MMO, Fear the Boot has a guild already forming on the official game site.  You can see details and sign up to run with us here ! * (5:00) Why...

* (0:24) Imagining an insufficient universe. * (3:22) Pat has a gift for Wayne’s birthday.  This leads to a conversation about comic collections, older comic storylines, and related tangents. * (7:41) John’s Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter is still going strong and accepting donations, pre-orders, and other reward purchases! * (8:35) With Wayne’s story concluded, Chris has launched a new series of s...

* (0:36) John’s Bloodmoon Goblins Kickstarter is still up and running.  John has also expressed his willingness to stay up and run games for people in timezones different than our own. * (1:55) Introducing (or reintroducing) Ryan Dancey. * (7:16) Ryan has been writing a series of columns for EN World.  The links are provided at the end of the show notes. * (7:44) Some information on the MMO he’s c...

* (0:52) On October 7 -9, 2011, Fear the Boot will be attending the GAME convention in Springfield, MO .  We hope some of you can join us!  This leads to reminiscing about Gorf and Logo . * (7:28) If you’re playing Champions Online, consider joining the Fear the Boot guild, Awkward Confessors.  You can find out more on the forums .  My essay on MMOs can be found here . * (11:17) Dan delivers a ran...

DISCLAIMER: While profanities were censored from this episode, the subject matter is still a bit more crass than what Fear the Boot normally covers.  Personal discretion is advised. * (0:47) Why we’re doing a bonus episode, and Pat’s favorite (non-existent) Care Bears. * (1:34) Introducing Bloodmoon Goblins, a Pathfinder supplement John is creating.  He needs our help funding it, so you can find t...

* (0:44) Some details on the progress and release schedule for Mikey Mason’s new album, Impotent Nerd Rage. * (4:48) Integrating a comedic character in a serious campaign, without that character disrupting the flow and feel of the game.  The actual play Wayne’s involved in is Knights of Reignsborough . * (17:59) Kyle sends in a question related to the series we did on dungeon design (here’s part 1...

* (1:13) Fear the Boot is co-sponsoring a cruise through Gamer Adventures on March 24 through April 1, 2012, and we hope you’ll join us. * (3:03) Do geeks have an unusual habit of raging against the things they love the most, simply out of perfectionist zeal? * (14:11) Being involved in multiple campaigns at once.  How to keep your characters and plots separate.  How similarities between the two c...

* (1:26) Congratulating Atomic Array and Kicked in the Dicebags on their ENnie nominations.  This leads into a question about the role awards play in consumer decision-making versus content producers simply enjoying the recognition. * (11:43) The guests pay more attention to the outline than the regular hosts do. * (12:53) Art, layout, and page design.  How they help sell your product.  Some legal...

* (0:29) Introducing our guest hosts, Derek and Ed. * (2:52) Chris gives a shoutout to his nephew who’s landed the leading role in Highlander: The Musical.  If you’re interested in learning more, you can check out their website .  The reason Split Second needs a musical (some NSFW language). * (9:26) With Gen Con coming up soon, don’t forget to subscribe to This Just In…From Gen Con! for some grea...

* (0:31) Welcoming our guest host, Michael, to Fear the Boot! * (1:06) Fear the Boot will be sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! during the 2011 convention.  Be sure to catch that show for some excellent convention coverage. * (1:30) The Con Planner site is now ready to go for our activities at Gen Con.  Be sure to sign up if you want to be kept in the loop on the games and social activities we’...

* (0:30) Pointless trivia about Wayne’s introduction on each episode and Chris’ struggles with Left for Dead 2. * (5:27) Fear the Boot will be at Gen Con 2011 with more events organized through our illustrious TOFTBCH network.  Expect details to follow in the next episode!  We’re also sponsoring This Just In…From Gen Con! which will be providing onsite coverage throughout the con. * (9:07) Dan ver...

* (0:28) Straightening out our seating arrangement. * (3:00) The upcoming reset and renumbering of DC comics.  Why we individually think it’s a good idea, bad idea, or mixed bag. * (14:10) Rewarding the player characters in your RPG. We start by exploring the various ways of rewarding them such as roleplaying opportunities, personal goals, micro perks, gear, and stat advancement. * (32:46) An inte...

* (0:55) Fear the Boot and female hosts. * (2:49) Dan’s first awkward confession, plus Unicron, Arcee, and a seven-inch Voltron. * (6:51) Pat rages against 3D movies, and the rest of us pretty much agree. * (12:51) After a brilliant segue, Pat gives his take on the movie incarnations of Mystique. * (16:47) Gaming as your family expands.  Not gaming with children (as we discussed in episode 207), b...

* (0:30) Battletech, the map case, and why we’re hesitant to let certain people play characters of another gender. * (5:24) The start of the next March of Dimes charity auction.  You have 10 days to bid on a complete Dresden Files set with a GM book, several player books, and plenty of Fudge dice .  The books will all be signed by Fred Hicks, Rob Donoghue, and the Fear the Boot hosts.  If you wish...

* (0:30) The first auction is over!  The second auction will be for a collection of Dresden File books, signed by Fred Hicks, Rob Donoghue, and the FtB cast.  It will start when episode 234 drops next week. * (5:10) Free RPG Day is coming up on June 18th.  Chris offers a bring-a-friend idea to help use this day to get new people into the hobby instead of just spreading products around people that...

* (0:41) The first March of Dimes charity auction is still in progress .  You have a few days left to get your bid in! * (1:35) Using narration instead of rules to resolve combat.  Being fair without dice to serve as an arbiter.  How to make it work without the players feeling cheated by the outcome. * (39:01) Dealing with players that have the unusual, singular obsession of seeing their character...

* (0:37) Bubba mows his lawn in the middle of the night.  We won’t call him, but we contemplate calling the D&D help hotline.  In case you’ve never heard of it, here are some highlights from the Butterball turkey hotline . * (4:18) Kicking off the March of Dimes charity auction with a chance to set the topic, request an interview, and guest on an episode of Fear the Boot.  You can find the auction...

A mix of gaming stories, best characters, and worst characters, drawn from the collective history of the hosts in attendance.  FAIR WARNING: While all of the outright profanities are bleeped out, some of the content in this episode is a bit more coarse than our usual fare. Hosts: Chad, Dan, Mikey, Pat, Wayne

* (1:10) Chris asks what we each want from the grocery store, which turns into an illustration on roleplaying styles. * (5:50) When a game, movie, novel, or TV show is taking a long time to get good, how long do you stick with it before giving up? * (22:24) Deception at the gaming table.  We setup the topic, offer three categories of lying we’ll cover, and put a few boundaries on the discussion. *...

* (0:25) Less Dan and more Pat! * (0:57) Welcoming Chris Kluwe of the Minnesota Vikings.  Discussion about his history with Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and MMOs.  You can find his own band, Tripping Icarus, on their Facebook page . * (13:34) Chris’ experience with roleplaying games.  Power-gaming and over-planning characters.  How tabletop gaming is affected by his career in professional sports. * (20...