Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

For this System Sunday during Noir November I give my impressions of Michael Brown's Midnight Boulevard. You will need access to the free Traveller SRD (linked below) or a copy of Stellagama Publishing's Cepheus rules to play this game.   Midnight Boulevard: 2d6 Adventure in the World of Film Noir https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/258702/Midnight-Boulevard-2D6-Adventure-in-the-World-of-Fil...

Kevin Conroy (30 November 1955 - 10 November 2022) best known for being the voice of The Batman in Batman The Animated Series.  Wonderful YouTube playlist of Kevin: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ1WxFp2AMZNR70xkO27DYsjm26eh0hSZ

I do a spoiler free review of The Big Clock, a story hook you can easily adapt to any role playing game and setting. Other movies are mentioned but no spoilers are given. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Anthony (Runeslinger) https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Movies discussed: See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) The Big Sleep (1946) The Big Clock (1948) No Way Out (1987) Out...

I discuss a pair of noir roleplaying games, other games I've played recently, my Noir November movie of the week, a sci fi folk horror movie from the '70's, and open the mailbag. Spoilers for 1972 TV movie The People from 19:50 to 21:49. DaveCon ticket give-away: make sure you select Nerd's RPG Variety Cast and enter no later than 24 Nov 2022 https://s.surveyplanet.com/mh84y42y Games discusse...

Vic Dorso of DaveCon joins me to sponsor our November contest.  Link to the DaveCon ticket give away, make sure to select that you heard about the giveaway on Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. https://s.surveyplanet.com/mh84y42y Come to DaveCon in Bloomington, MN on 13-16 April, 2023 https://www.davecon.net/ Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radia...

This should be System Sunday but instead I will talk about two different noir RPGs on my next episode. Today I give spoiler free thoughts on Enola Holmes 2 and the surprising cast of Netflix's A Christmas Prince trilogy. Come to DaveCon in Bloomington, MN on 13-16 April, 2023 https://www.davecon.net/ Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Governor Most Radiant G...

I discuss my new episode schedule, recent gaming, Noir November, the Sci Fi Horror Contest, give the final installment of movies I watched for Scary Movie Month, and open the mail bag! Stay after the end theme song for spoilers on selected films listed below plus The Decent (2005) and Invaders From Mars (1953) Games mentioned: The Hateful Place, Corporia, ICRPG Vigilante City, Starships & Spac...

Karl from The GMologist Presents https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez joins me to listen to the entries and pick a winner for this month's contest. Movies/TV shows mentioned so beware of potential spoilers: Predator, Alien, Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, Children of the Corn, Terminator, Vampire Hunter D,  Aliens, Sunshine, Hard to be a God, G.I. Samurai, Ninja Scroll, Event Horizon,...

For this System Sunday we look at a classic Halloween board game. I cover the game history and mention all the editions but primarily talk about the 2nd (to include the Widow's Walk expansion), 3rd, and Scooby Doo Betrayal at Mystery Mansion editions. You can buy this game on Amazon or where ever you buy board games. Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Come to DaveCon in Bloomington,...

Warning this episode contains Gratuitous Dog Barking.  For this, the last Saturday in OSR October, I will look at the science fantasy Labyrinth Lord compatible products from Goblinoid Games. Starships & Spacemen 2E,  Apes Victorious, and of course Mutant Future and it's unofficial Thundarr the Barbarian supplement. Call from Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast) https://anchor.fm/jpgill Apes...

I talk about lessons you can take from some of the movies I have watched for Scary Movie Month that you can use in your games. Spoilers for some of the films and Bone Tomahawk after the ending theme song. Remember the last day to enter the Sci-Fi Horror media contest is 28 October 2022, get those entries in! Movies I've watched since episode 415: I Drink Your Blood (1971), Revolt of the Zombi...

I talk about why Aces & Eights was a hit, open the mailbag and unbox Rus, roleplaying in heathen Russia! Thank you to Rob from Down in a Heap https://anchor.fm/rob-c for joining me for this special unboxing. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Anthony (Casting Shadows) https://anchor.fm/runeslinger Joe (Dekahedron RPG Podcast) https://anchor.fm/jpgill Remember Oc...

Today for System Sunday I talk about another system designed to run games based on campfire tales and horror movies.  Dead of Night PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/81572  Remember October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Come to DaveCon in Bloomington, MN on 13-16 April, 2023 https://www.davecon.net/ Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire having been bestowed the title of The Gove...

A reading from the 1965 short story, The Girl in the Gem, by John Jakes in honor of The Day of Might! as proclaimed by The Skull, mascot of Goodman Games'  Tales of the Magician's Skull.  The Skull's decree on YouTube https://youtu.be/sVU2thKYUVk The official announcement text from Goodman Games is copied below because they said it better than I could. "Sharpen your blades and hone your...

Originally published as "Shooting Ourselves In The Foot During OSR October" a disclaimer has been added to the beginning of this episode and show notes have been updated. Does trying to define the OSR and our internal squabbling hurt the community?   Shows I reference: Goblin's Henchman on OSR  part 1 https://anchor.fm/ghench/episodes/135---Do-you-even-OSR-e1pgj5o/a-a8nfqan   p...

Today on OSR October Saturday we explore how small you can go with an OSR rule set. Swords & Wizardry Light PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/219477/Swords--Wizardry-Light Swords & Wizardry Continual Light PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/223909/Swords--Wizardry-Continual-Light Swords & Wizardry Continual Light Print https://www.amazon.com/Swords-Wizardry-Continual-Tenka...

Rob C. from Down in a Heap joins me to discuss The Invisible Man franchise. Spoilers within! Movies discussed The Invisible Man (1933) The Invisible Man Returns (1940) The Invisible Woman (1940) The Invisible Agent (1942) The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) Down in a Heap https://anchor.fm/rob-c Pumpkin Circus PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/413613/Pumpkin-Circus Crush, the Con in San Anto...

More phone calls and scary movie month film talk.  Films discussed: Mephisto’s Waltz (1971), Island of Terror (1966), Dark Glasses (2022), The Witches (1966), The Vampire Bat (1933) Calls from Menion (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi) https://anchor.fm/menion Jason (Random Screed) https://anchor.fm/jason-hobbs Karl (The GMologist Presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Joe (Hindsightles...

For System Sunday we look at Slasher Flick by Spectrum Games which is designed to let you run a game based on movies like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and My Bloody Valentine.  Slasher Flick PDFs https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2340/Spectrum-Games/subcategory/6068_20698/Slasher-Flick Crush, the Con in San Antonio, TX 21-23 Oct 2022 www.crushthecon.com The Crush Foundation https://www.t...

This is a slightly shorter version without the loud background music. If you listened to the the 9 October version, episode 410, you can skip this one.  I look at Simon Washbourne's wonderful Sabres & Witchery based on Swords & Wizardry. It adds some clever twists to the Matt Finch's game and if you want to go monster hunting in the 16th to 18th centuries you could do far worse than g...

For OSR Saturday I want to spotlight the perfect accessory for the DM with players that know monster stats like the back of their hand. They can not do better than the Random Esoteric Creature Generator for Classic Fantasy Role-Playing Games and their Modern Simulacra written by James Edward Raggi IV.  Goodman Games edition PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/58916/Random-Esoteric-C...

An ICRPG media baron joins me for a chat and then I talk about the movies I've watched so far for scary movie month.  DO NOT buy Savage Swords & Sorcery from Amazon it is an unauthorized work! You can get authorized versions of the game system in a web based format here: https://sites.google.com/site/zefrsrpg/ and a PDF here: https://www.grey-elf.com/zefrs/ZeFRS_Core_Rules.pdf here is the...

On this episode I open the mailbox for calls from Joe (Hindsightless)  https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 and Reece, do a special unboxing, and am joined by Ray Otus to talk about 1942's Cat People, full spoilers, plus he gives us his entry for this month's Sci Fi Horror contest!  Talk about on the show: The GMologist Presents https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez/episodes/And-then-I-took-a-week-...

Sorry about the background music being a little loud in this episode. On this System Sunday during OSR October we are looking at Simon Washbourne's wonderful Sabres & Witchery based on Swords & Wizardry. It adds some clever twists to the Matt Finch's game and if you want to go monster hunting in the 16th to 18th centuries you could do far worse than grab a copy of this gem.  Free PDF...

Today for OSR October I am talking about the only monster book you need for your traveling DM kit. Of course you'll still want the Monster Manual and Fiend Folio to page through at home but the utility of this little product is undeniable for the DM on the go. PDF https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/165763/B-X-Monster-Reference-Index Print https://www.squarehex.co.uk/products/b-x-monster-referenc...