Monster Man

There are a lot of dangerous elements in Athas, and consequently a lot of dangerous elementals. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities!   Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a ...

I'm back! How do you upload episodes again? Let's see now ...   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities!   Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution Li...

It's not a dragon, merely a large reptile. Well ... not  merely .  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution L...

It's a ray that makes it rain! Wait, no, it's a big flying predator. That's more what you'd expect, isn't it?  If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane ,...

There's danger in the air and under the water as our look at the monsters of Athas continues!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  C...

Zap! Meow! It's more Athasian monsters as our journey through Dark Sun continues.    If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Comm...

Two more Athasian monsters make travelling the wastes even more dangerous!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Att...

In today's, episode, Curtis of Ramshackle Games joins me to talk about goblins, the punk approach to games design, why orcs are green, and his own Boglander models! You can read the Boglander guide here !   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our...

A banshee that isn't really a banshee and a beetle that's most definitely agonising star in today's episode!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , u...

Patreon backer Katie brings you this special episode all about jungles, dinosaurs, ruined temples, and all that kind of thing.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by ...

What's got four arms and likes to menace adventurers in the wastes of Athas? Find out in today's episode! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used...

Ho ho ho! We've come to the end of another year, and instead of talking about Dark Sun monsters, I'm going to talk about planning my game's holiday specials. If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from...

Our journey through the monsters of Athas continues with an insectoid menace!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons...

Patreon backer Liam brings you this special episode all about how to incorporate inspiration from the real world into your games!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" b...

Animals, Herd are like Animals, Domestic except they live outside!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Commons Attribution...

Patreon backer Noah (in honour of his good friend Gavin) brings you this special episode all about summoning things you ought not to mess with.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the D...

It's our first set of Athasian monsters, and they're ... not quite what I expected!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , used under a  Creative Com...

Here we go! A new season of Monster Man commences as I talk about your latest choice, Dark Sun, and what I expect to find in it.   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by...

Patreon backer Tim brings you this special episode all about adding a little variety to monster encounters!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillane , us...

Patreon backer Jeppe brings you this special episode all about monsters in Arthurian gaming. But what makes a monster really Arthurian? Let's find out! If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solv...

Patreon backer Tobias brings you this special episode all about the monsters who aren't around. In this episode I refer to a short story by Sofia Samatar, which you can read here.     If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The i...

Patreon backer Jake brings you this special episode in which I ramble about premodern law enforcement and some of the fun you can have with it in your fantasy RPG!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a cl...

I lost my voice, so episodes will be delayed! Hopefully it won't be too long.

Patreon backer Elias brings you this special episode all about how to add a little sparkle to familiar monsters.    If you're enjoying the show, why not consider supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is a clip from "Solve the Damn Mystery" by  Jesse Spillan...

Patreon backer Jason brings you this special episode all about the monsters of Emmy Allen's The Stygian Library . Here are some links to it in digital and print forms!   If you're enjoying the show, why not consider  supporting it on Patreon ? You'll get access to lots of new bonus content, including my other podcast, Patron Deities! Thanks to  Ray Otus  for our thumbnail image. The intro music is...