Game Store Dropouts

Robert, Brendan, and Mr Gibbs talk about 2022 and the games that stood out to them during the year. Then they talk briefly about the games they're looking forward to playing in the coming year. The Dropouts hope that you had a great holiday season and wish you the best in the coming year! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u...

The Dropouts discuss the most recent RPG that has hit the table for them, Slayers! Designed by Spencer Campbell and published by GILA RPGs, this rules light game brings a lot of character and role play opportunities to a game about monster hunting. Find out what we think as well as a little bit about how the game plays with us! Slayers: https://gilarpgs.itch.io/slaye... Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Mr Gibbs and Robert are back! After an unexpected hiatus the Dropouts return to chat about a recent board game focused staycation that they had. Brendan joins the gang again, maybe for good this time, and one of these days we'll convince Robert to keep close to the mic! We had a good time recording this one and an even better time prepping for it, we hope you enjoy! Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...

Robert and Mr Gibbs are joined by long time friend and Patron, Brendan, to talk about the newest TTRPG that we have tried. Lancer. Lancer is a streamlined mech based game that has us all abuzz! Find out what we have to say about this innovative new game. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Robert and Mr Gibbs sit down with guest GM William Hoverder to get a fresh perspective on a number of things, including the setting of Dark Sun. Will is an actor and friend of the show who has been a part of some of our more memorable games. We were extremely pleased to have him join us.

Robert and Mr Gibbs discuss their times at Gen Con 2022 and the games and events that they enjoyed this year. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down to chat about our most anticipated games and events of this year's Gen Con! We can't wait and we hope to see you there! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Jack and Garrett from Even Footing Games join the Dropouts for a discussion about the new Roleplaying Game, Avatar Legends, based in the Avatar: The Last Airbender world. We talk about the system, what it feels like to create a story in this world, and some other things associated with the game. Come in and check it out with us! Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/ GSD Patreon: https:...

Robert and Mr Gibbs sit down to discuss how to use The Mythic Odysseys of Theros as a resource in your games of DnD that don't take place in the setting of Theros. We go through the book from cover to cover and chat about the things that we really enjoyed in this book. Check out what we though and maybe get a cool idea for yourself! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert talk through our new idea for using a secondary character per player to supplement the party in games that are meant to allow for players to not attend sessions. Mr Gibbs presents the idea and then the two go through why they are planning to use it as well as ways that you might be able to use it in your games. Please excuse some of the audio quality in this episode, Mr Gibbs u...

Mr Gibbs and Robert talk about using NPC's as party members. The different reasons you might do that, some new ways to use NPC's, and what all that entails. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

On this May The Fourth we decided to give you our takes on our favorite Star Wars games of all types. From board games like Outer Rim to chatting about X-Wing and our hopes for a skirmish style miniatures game we hit all different types of games. May the Force be with you. And remember, when it comes to fun games, This is the way. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert come together to do the first list episode! This week the Dropouts talk through their Top 5 Monsters for use in DnD. Mr Gibbs came at this task from more of the player perspective, while Robert looked at it more from the DM side of things. Find out what our favorite monsters are this week! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Brendan comes back to join the Dropouts in a discussion about power gaming in role playing games. What that means to us, as well as some ways to handle power gamers at your table from both sides of the DM screen. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Old friend and Patron of the show, Brendan Winget, joins the Dropouts to talk about his experiences as a GM and player. Taking some time to answer the questions from Mr Gibbs and Robert. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Jason and Garrett from Even Footing Games drop by to talk with Mr Gibbs about their new game Babies and Broadswords. Learn about the new company and the new game that they are currently promoting. Find out what Mr Gibbs thinks about the product and whether or not you should consider picking up a copy for yourself in this episode! Even Footing Games: https://evenfootinggames.com/ GSD Patreon: https...

Mr Gibbs and Robert get back to the roleplaying games this week and talk about how to deal with conflict between player characters as well as how you might use it to advance your story. They also chat about how to deal with it coming up unexpectedly in your game. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Design Lead for Wyrd Games, Kyle Rowan, joins the Dropouts this week to talk about the game Vagrantsong! Vagrantsong is a cooperative, story driven, boss battler game that is dripping with theme surrounding its ghost train in the early 1900's. Kyle talks with the guys about the development of the game, from mechanics to the art style. Then they take a turn and chat about some of Kyle's favorite RP...

Mr Gibbs and Robert take a few minutes to talk about what is coming this year, including a couple of small changes that will be coming. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down to talk about how 2021 went for the Game Store Dropouts. We tell you the show stats for the year, and then go through our favorites of the year. Our favorites including: New Releases of 2021, New to Us in 2021, Other Content Creators, Favorite RPG's of the year, and which episodes we enjoyed the most. Let us know what you thought was the best of 2021! Patreon: https://...

Mrs Gibbs joins Mr Gibbs on the show this week to discuss a trio of games from Pandasaurus Games! Dinosaur Island, Dinosaur Island: Rawr and Write, and the new Dinosaur World are some of our favorites and we talk about the differences between the two, as well as why we think they all still have a place at you're game table. And Mr Gibbs goes on a quick rant about X-Wing at the beginning! Patreon:...

The Dropouts are joined this week by our friend, Nick Westbrook, who has less than two years of role playing experience so they can get a grip on what it's like to join this hobby later in life. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

Mr Gibbs and Robert sit down together for the first time to record a show that isn't live coverage! We're thrilled to be back together in person for a recording session. We've had the opportunity to think about Gen Con and what we like and didn't like about the experience this year, and now we're bringing that to you! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979

This week the Dropouts take you to Gen Con! The Dropouts, joined by some guests, talk about what they saw at Gen Con while we were there! Time stamps for each segment below! After day one with Mr and Mrs Gibbs: 1:52 After three days with Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Robert, and JR: 26:10 Interview with Doug from Free League: 1:14:58 Free League Publishing: https://freeleaguepublishing.com/en/ Patreon: https:...

Mr. Gibbs and Robert sit down to talk about the upcoming Gen Con! Find out what games they are looking forward to learning more about and maybe even getting the chance to play a bit at this years convention. Then find out how to track them down at the show to join in on some games or just sit and chat for a bit! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=55109979