Fear the Boot

* (0:30) The March of Dimes charity auction is still in the works.  Post your suggestions on the blog or the forums . * (1:23) Mikey Mason needs your help to get his geek comedy album finished.  You can make a donation and collect a bounty of prizes from his Kickstarter site .  Just be sure to do so before May 5th! * (4:13) Wayne’s impulse to create characters predictably transforms into him writi...

* (0:30) Chad and Dan finish off a bottle of Pannepot donated by Danger Brewery. * (1:19) A coupon code good for 15% off any Arc Dream product purchased through their online store .  This code is good until May 1st.  Simply enter “feartheboot” (without any quotes) to get your discount! * (3:08) Wayne encounters the irresistible urge to create characters. * (20:07) Chad admits he was wrong and Wayn...

* (0:30) A big thanks to Chris Ings for the Fear the Boot themed ‘Mechs! * (2:41) Some love for the many podcasts that came out to support Fear the Con through promotion, attendance, and on-site coverage!  Be sure to check their feeds for actual play recordings and other goodies. Dice + Food + Lodging Gaming Asylum Ideology of Madness Kicked in the Dicebags Postcards from the Dungeon Role Playing...

UPDATE: Shane has provided our listeners with a discount code good for 15% off anything at the www.arcdream.com online store until May 1. The coupon code is “feartheboot” (without the quotes).  So if you’re interested in trying out any of their products, here’s your chance to get them a bit cheaper! * (0:30) The St. Charles Fantasy Shop will be having a game day on April 9th from 12:00pm – 11:00pm...

* (1:50) An important announcement regarding Fear the Con 5. * (2:28) Welcoming the podcasts that joined us for the live recording: Kicked in the Dicebags , Role Playing Public Radio , Postcards from the Dungeon , Gaming Asylum , and Good Beer Show . * (3:58) Introducing Bob Arens, our expert on artificial intelligence.  An AI he created was responsible for writing or helping write games for at le...

Wayne recorded his thoughts on Fear the Con 4 while driving there.  After getting home, he got a few comments from his wife on the Wing Night.  This is only a few minutes long and a regular episode is still coming out tomorrow.  Also, if you took any pics or video at the con, please be sure to get them posted to Fear the Con’s Facebook group !

* (0:33) Wayne thanks Lunar for his get-well gift.  We also think back to the monstrosity Chris got as a dice bag at Fear the Con 3. * (3:28) Chad clarifies his views on character death.  This was recorded before the previous episode dropped, so this clarification is only in light of what he said on the show, not any discussion that occurred thereafter. * (9:11) We discuss the pros and cons of non...

* (1:27) Fear the Con 4 shirts are now available for order .  A big thanks to Ruben for the design and many other people for getting the project moving again!  Trying to figure out who created an alternate store leads into a discussion about Wayne’s health and medical malpractice. * (8:48) A listener email announces the birth of a daughter, conceived and born to our show, and we just go further of...

* (0:34) Pat comes up with a good idea for dinner. * (3:06) A minor change to the forum rules.  Starting soon, any account that has never made a single post and also not logged in within the past 60 days will be pruned.  If you do at least one of those two things, your account won’t be touched. * (4:10) Wayne expresses his displeasure regarding the absurdities surrounding the Fantastic Four death....

* (0:33) We welcome back Jeff while Chad welcomes Cee Lo Green.  Be sure to check out Jeff’s podcast,  Gaming Asylum via their website or iTunes page .  This leads into anecdotes about picking domain names. * (6:49) Raina’s Wings charity auction. Post your ideas here or on the forums . * (11:01) We begin talking about board games, starting with the divergence of RPG and board game culture. * (24:2...

* (0:31) Chad makes his first guest appearance on another podcast, sitting in with the rebooted (excuse the pun) Kicked in the Dicebags . * (1:45) Chris wishes a happy birthday to…St. Louis…?  And Wayne celebrates with a surprise gift for Dan. * (3:25) Dan gets shutdown by being recognized too quickly. * (4:56) Realizing we do a show, we stop to introduce our guest host, Jeff.  He’ll be joining us...

* (0:29) Fear the Boot raises a glass to Willie. * (3:07) RPG tropes we individually find annoying or overused.  Plus counterpoints on why each one may not be so bad. * (27:59) Jumping into an NPC as a way of staying involved and adding color to a scene.  We focus on the implicit player-GM contract, when it’s appropriate (or not), what it can add to the game, and how much plot leverage you should...

* (0:37) Chad asks a mammoth question, and somehow that leads into a discussion on soundboards. * (6:44) Fear the Froot is back for Fear the Con 4 !  You can find details on where to send donations on our forums . * (8:14) Pre-con tourism and social events will begin the afternoon of Sunday, March 13th, 2011.  You can keep up with our location by PMing your cell phone number to ZeikeCopperEyes on...

* (0:27) Chad questions Dan’s dice hoodoo and is proven wrong.  Pat also brings even more ice to the table. * (2:26) The early numbers for Fear the Con 4 are shaping up quite nicely.  Dan is still trying to decide what he’ll run for his fourth game.  We still look forward to seeing all of you there!  Our forums contain threads for room sharing and ride sharing . * (6:17) The movies, video games, T...

* (0:30) Chris makes introductions hard for Pat.  Meanwhile, the podcast is doing better than our games!  We also learn that Chad and Johann are not mutually exclusive realities. * (2:59) Introducing Boots , the Pegasus I got from my Secret Santa on our forums. * (5:43) Several Fear the Boot hosts have been guests on the new, improved, and re-imagined Kicked in the Dicebags.  It’s too many episode...

After years of poking fun at the subculture, we figured it was time to let a furry come on the show and have his say!  We talk about what it means to be a furry, how people pursue the hobby, and the sort of social derision they receive. Hosts: Chris, Dan, Johann, John, Pat, Wayne Guest: Jim NOTE: This is the last of our holiday break bonus episodes.  If I have sufficient time to edit, I may releas...

* (0:27) Dan has a problem, but that doesn’t mean dice magic isn’t real.  Also a tangent on facial hair. * (5:10) How we each got our start in roleplaying games.  What attracted us to the hobby and which titles we played first.  In case you’re curious, here are the rules to four-card golf . * (36:27) Christmas traditions in each of our families and how we’re trying to keep them alive in a time of...

* (0:29) Chad is making a science fiction game of some kind for Fear the Con 4. * (2:07) If you’re interested in helping promote Fear the Con 4 around your town, we have two different fliers available here and here . * (2:54) Fear the Con 4 will be the site for a regional tournament of the Ultimate Fighting System card game.  If you’re interested in joining, be sure to check the activity list for...

* (0:38) Chad enjoys a 4th edition dungeon run!  Unfortunately, he did not get to play a level one thief named Boba Fett .  The great group he played with and restraining the urge to RP. * (21:07) How to keep players caught up on a campaign when they have to miss some games.  Whether that’s best done by the other players or the GM. Hosts: Chad, Chris, Dan, Pat, Wayne

* (0:45) The JCPenney’s catalog, red box D&D, old radio shows, and meeting famous people. * (4:40) Be sure to get signed up for Fear the Con 4 !  We look forward to seeing you all there. * (5:09 If you’re looking to rejoin World of Warcraft as Cataclysm drops, you might want to check out the listener-sponsored guild . * (5:51) Expounding on some useful ideas brought up by Hal in response to episod...

* (1:09) Chris puts out a request for short audio and video clips for use in episode 200.  Please send submissions to feartheboot@gmail.com by December 10th. * (3:48) RPG Toolkit for the iPhone has just received a significant series of improvements and upgrades.  If you’re interested in checking that out, visit the app’s site for more information on the trial and paid versions. * (6:05) Keeping mo...

* (0:34) Welcoming back Tracy Hickman.  Also, Dan asks about an urban legend that apparently only he has heard. * (5:18) Tracy makes an announcement about an unexpected work-in-progress.  I won’t spoil it for you, but it has nothing to do with dragons.  If you’re interested in Pat’s tangential comment, you can find a relevant article here . * (16:48) Following up with Tracy on his foray into new m...

Looks like we do have something to release this week!  Chad and Wayne just sent me another Fear en Route, which is a sort of blog they do during the car ride to the weekly recordings.  This one they did with audio only, so I can release it on our normal podcast feed.  If you haven’t seen the previous episodes (which were video) you can find them here , here , and here . Topics for this recording (...

* (0:49) Don’t forget to sign up for Fear the Con 4 , on March 18th and 19th, 2011 (Wing Night will be on March 17th)! * (2:11) A decent chance Chris will be returning to the show in the near future. * (2:57) Chris Mais is looking for new hosts to help with a rebirthing of Kicked in the Dicebags.  If you’re interested in trying your hand at podcasting and shaping the future of that show, you can r...

FAIR WARNING: This episode was recorded just prior to Halloween, so those sorts of subjects were on our mind.  However, even for a bonus episode, this show wanders into some strange places we don’t normally go.  I struggled for a few days on whether to even release it or not, but in the end I decided to do so.  I hope you’ll take the show for what it’s meant to be, in all of its nuance and whimsy....