"It's about RPGs and stuff" ~ Free Thrall

Keep off the Borderlands

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Welcome to Keep off the Borderlands. Initially a podcast documenting my return to table top roleplay gaming following a thirty-year hiatus. Currently searching for excuses for why I haven't GM'd yet. You can leave me an audio message here or via Speakpipe at https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlandsEmail me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.comYou can also follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/FreeThrall and join the podcast Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/ freethrall.substack.com

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"It's about RPGs and stuff" ~ Free Thrall

Episodes

Paradigm of Animals (episode 50) 14.09.2019 24:41

Welcome to season two. Featuring my idea for a setting without humans, my thoughts no The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and a whole bunch of Colin "Spikepit" Green. Free Thrall Theme by Timothy J Drennon. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

Season One Finale: The Great British Goof-off 07.09.2019 28:58

Apart from the top and tail, this is an episode constructed entirely of hand picked bits and bobbins from season one of Keep Off the Borderlands. This is just a bunch of stuff that I found entertaining, context be damned! You have been warned. Special guest stars: ShandyAndy of Unguarded Treasure (B52), TJ Drennon of Melodorous Miasma Meltdown and Occult Orifice Outrage, Jeremy "frothsof" Smith of...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 31st "Last" 31.08.2019 12:37

#RPGaDAY2019 - A call-in from Lieren plus many thanks and congratulations to all involved and even my daughter chips in. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 30th "Connection" 30.08.2019 6:27

#RPGaDAY2019 - A call-in from ShandyAndy of Unguarded Treasure (B52). A bit about the wonders of the modern age and the similarity of some early RPG mechanics. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 29th "Evolve" 29.08.2019 6:14

#RPGaDAY2019 - On the origin of s̶p̶e̶c̶i̶e̶s̶ RPGs. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

RPGaDAY 2019 August 28th "Love" 28.08.2019 11:05

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Jason, TJ of Melodorous Miasma, ShandyAndy of Unguarded Treasure (B52) and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 27th "Suspense" 27.08.2019 9:03

#RPGaDAY2019 - A call-in from Lieren and I talk cliffhangers. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack....

RPGaDAY 2019 August 26th "Idea" 26.08.2019 12:09

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Jason, Joe Richter of Hindsightless, Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue, ShandyAndy of Unguarded Treasure (B52) and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Thanks to Matt "Random" Jackson and Norbert Matausch, I actually have something to say this time. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 25th "Calamity" 25.08.2019 4:57

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Cody M of No Save for You and Joe Richter of Hindsightless. I can only apologise for today's episode. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 24th "Triumph" 24.08.2019 4:25

#RPGaDAY2019 - Wherein I dispel the myth that I have any kind musical talent. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit free...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 23rd "Surprise" 23.08.2019 4:14

#RPGaDAY2019 - Zero prep. Talk to find out. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

RPGaDAY 2019 August 22nd "Lost" 22.08.2019 7:07

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue and Lieren. I talk about the TV show Lost and the merits of fan theory. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 21st "Vast" 21.08.2019 6:17

#RPGaDAY2019 - A call-in from Colin "Spikepit" Green and a wee ramble through a vast topic. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 20th "Noble" 20.08.2019 4:21

#RPGaDAY2019 - Reading "High Folk" from Unlikely Heroes: A supplement for OSR games by Nordic Weasel Games. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 19th "Scary" 19.08.2019 5:22

#RPGaDAY2019 - My idea for a fear mechanic. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

RPGaDAY 2019 August 18th "Plenty" 18.08.2019 6:58

#RPGaDAY2019 - There's plenty to say about one page dungeons. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack....

RPGaDAY 2019 August 17th "One" 17.08.2019 5:56

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Evil Jeff of Minions & Musings, Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Lieren. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bo...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 16th "Dream" 16.08.2019 5:23

#RPGaDAY2019 - A call-in from Joe of Hindsightless. A reading and a brief guest appearance. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 15th "Door" 15.08.2019 8:15

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from John Large of The Red Dice Diaries. When is a door not a door? Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 14th "Guide" 14.08.2019 7:49

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Lieren and Che of Roleplay Rescue. A little ramble about rule books and who to follow. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 13th "Mystery" 13.08.2019 7:00

#RPGaDAY2019 - Awesome call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Here's a little preview of my setting idea that, thanks to my lack of progress, may never see the light of day. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 12th "Friendship" 12.08.2019 8:41

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Lieren. I talk about the wonderful Anchorite community (eventually). Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with ot...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 11th "Examine" 11.08.2019 5:41

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Che Webster of Roleplay Rescue. I talk about the fun of mystery solving. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 10th "Focus" 10.08.2019 8:48

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Colin "Spikepit" Green. I talk about my lack of focus. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

RPGaDAY 2019 August 9th "Critical" 09.08.2019 6:41

#RPGaDAY2019 - Call-ins from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Colin "Spikepit" Green. I talk crit tables of Rolemaster and MERP. Special thanks to Lieren of Updates From the Middle of Nowhere. Contact me at spencer.freethrall@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/free-thrall/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...