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For the first time in the history of this show, a caller thinks I had a good idea about old school RPG's and I need to talk about it! Let's also talk about our old man injuries, because through our bleeding we are one! Big thanks to all of the awesome calls from Jason, Runeslinger, Goblin's Henchman, Spike Pit and the Pink Phantom!!!

It's my 13th episode (my three hundredth and thirteenth actually, but who's counting?) so let's get spooky! Today we're talking monsters! More specifically, we're talking vampires and werewolves. Even more specifically, Jason, Runeslinger, Spike Pit, Goblin's Henchman, and Julz tell us if they'd rather be a vampire or a werewolf.  Get Down Goblin: https://youtu.be/PoD9gVdeIS4

In today's episode, Spike Pit's talking literary genres, Jason's talking werewolves, and I'm asking why thieves can't hear themselves. 

I throw out a lot of... topics on this show, but not all of them get as much traction as others. That said, Karl has been calling in over the past several episodes, touching on subjects that no one else really did, which is super cool. So, here are those calls! Let's get into it! 

Brian's back and badder than ever! That's right, the host of the Have to Look That Up podcast and Jason of the Nerds (we'll talk about Nerds later on) RPG Variety Cast both left me interesting messages about the Good Society RPG. Then Karl, Menion, and Jason talk nice protection, or do they? Fear not, Mr. Henchman gets us back on task and refocuses the conversation. I also talk briefly about one o...

This one is kind of a beast, but it's worth it, I promise. Today, I review the Jane Austin inspired RPG, Good Society, and I bring a special guest on the show to talk about Firestarter. Spoilers, both things were awesome! 

Today we're talking murder hobos, miscommunications, and niche protection with some great calls from Julz from NZ, Jason Conerley, the Pink Phantom and Runeslinger, from the Casting Shadows podcast! Now there's a collection of callers a podcaster can feel good about! 

Gather 'round, my lovelies, listen to the canticle of Diah the Fighter. I don't actually sing, but Diah did hit the table last night in my first ever game of the Rules Cyclopedia version of D&D and I have lots to say about it! We're also diving back into niche protection with some amazing calls from Jogn Allen Large, Goblin's Henchman, Spike Pit and Julz from NZ.  Now if that's not a gorgeous line...

I realized I had more to say about my WotR session immediately after pressing "Publish" on my last episode and my buddy, Karl, gave me the perfect excuse with his awesome message. Karl's message also presented me with an opportunity to play a very cool message I have from our pal, Spike Pit for Julz from NZ. Thanks, fellas!  Oh yeah, I just watched the 1984 movie, Firestarter, and I have lots to s...

I correct in egregious mistake I made in my last episode and I give a recap to my most recent session of the Pathfinder first edition adventure path, wrath of the righteous! Speech to text does not care about capitalization even though I do but I’m not gonna go back and correct all of this yet! Enjoy! Today were talking international sports thanks to some of my amazing friends;Julz, Spencer, Mr. H...

Today was a rough one and I just want to chat with some of my friends about gaming and stuff. Who's down? We've got Jason, Karl, Julz, and Mr. Henchman himself chatting about world building, awesome crits, movies and sports! It's like I'm doing an RPG variety podcast or something. Hmmmm, I should trademark that idea real quick before somebody steals it. 

It sounds better when you say it, especially if you mispronounce niche the way I so often do in this episode. Were also talking shields and haircuts, with calls from Jason, John, and the Green brothers. This one's a classic in the making! 

I've calculated and verified the votes. There were no hanging chads, no voter fraud, no pathetic Election Day attempted insurrection lead by a bunch of hateful simpletons. No! It was a clean election and the results are in! The session has been played. What character did I play after Templetons inevitable demise? Find out now! We also talk some sports at the end of the episode, so stay around for...

It's my 300th episode, so what better time to talk about death? Today we're talking Death Trap Dungeon and character death. More specifically, the rules for provisions in the Fighting Fantasy books and the decision I made that did *not* end up with a dead PC. I also have a brand new caller to the show! That's right, the Pink Phantom stops by to talk party balance and chill us all out with his smoo...

I am again face with the dilemma and I’m looking for some help from my friends! The situation on the ground has changed due to more Intel and now I’m conflicted again. Can you help me decide what would be a good fit for this group? I also have some amazing calls on party balance and niche protection from the likes of BJ, John Alan Large, and Daniel Norton of the Bandit’s Keep media empire.

Beware, for this episode is fully trapped! First, I talk about my first ever experience with a Fighting Fantasy book that I played with the amazing Julz From NZ. Then we'll finish up with a bunch of calls from ol' Spike Pit, with all kinds of awesomeness from Joe Salvador and John Allen Large in between!

Today I go in to a bit of detail on my thought process while making a new character and I pose a question as to the difference between niche protection and party balance. Do you have the answer? I also go into a little bit about the Bible at the very end so that’ll be fun.

My last session of Curse of the Crimson Throne was so hectic and gnarly that I need to tell you about it! But first, Jason needs to clear the air and Goblin'sHenchman has something to say about shields. 

Ever had a session that just goes super wrong? I have. Let’s talk about it. I also have calls from Jason and the Raven God himself, Joe Salvador. It’s the calls that really make the show and I just hope anchor doesn’t take that away from us.

That's right, folks. I talk a lot about what it takes to be a good player, but it's all lies. Lies, I tell ya! My dirty little secret has had the brilliant light of truth shined upon it and I must come clean. Karl and Jason also have some Rules Cyclopedia thoughts to share. Let's see if Anchor can keep the segments straight this time. It's a good episode? 

Today we talk about mind control, my Rules Cyclopedia character, if there's any reason to buy a shield in Rules Cyclopedia, missing players, assigning RPG homework, and The Legend of Vox Machina. Lastly, Jason  gives us a robust retrospective on the different editions of D&D throughout time. It's a real smorgasbord of an episode!  A big shout out to Jason, John and Karl for the calls! Couldn't hav...

Welcome to the JJ Ranch, just don't shift us to the right. I got Jason and John with me today and they got some stuff to say. I also talk about the character I'm making for an upcoming one shot of Rule Cyclopedia in which I'll be playing soon. I promise, this episode is 100% content free. 

Just me today, folks. I have a couple things I want to talk about, so I thought we'd have us a little sit down. Two situations  arose during my most recent session of Curse of the Crimson Throne that you might find interesting, and I thought I'd share them with you. Also, I  just finished watching the new Amazon Prime show, Legend of Vox Machina. It's a new cartoon based off the Critical Role actu...

He's right. Your welcome.

Tonight we dive into the mysteries of what one man said and another man heard. The signs and portents are there. The codes have been passed. The cyphers have been broken. We'll plumb the depths of truth and peel back the still living skin of reality. On a more somber note, R.I.P. Ivan Reitman. You will be missed.