Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast

Today I recommend some other podcasts and open the mailbag.  Discussed on this episode: System Mastery https://systemmasterypodcast.com/ RPG Roundtable Roulette (talk of meta-currency about 11 min in) https://youtu.be/3PlkIWaajKs   Gaming and BS (lying mechanics start about 24 minutes in) https://gamingandbs.com/are-they-lying-gbs382/ Casting Shadows on Alien https://anchor.fm/runeslinge...

I am tied up and thrown in a closet as Arlen Walker of Live From Pellam’s Wasteland ( https://anchor.fm/pellamswasteland ) and John Lennon (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) send me a long series of calls on converting the Nicholas Cage movie Ghost Rider to an RPG using Blades in the Dark, thoughts on VTTs & Video Games and on running cinematic combat. Back to my regular format next episode. Ce...

This episode is dedicated to the brave souls who have given their all for their countries.  I talk about my first session as a player of Conan 2D20 using Foundry. I also mention Ray Otus' amazing Sorcerers & Sellswords. Plus I air a ton of listener calls. Sorcerers & Sellswords https://www.rayotus.com/jsg2/pnp/pnp-sss.pdf Nicholas Cage answers the Web’s most searched question: https:/...

I play all the entries and announce the winner for my May Nicholas Cage movie to RPG module contest.  Entries from Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez John (Ghost in the Machine/no podcast) Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Eric (The Omega 3D Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wea...

We get into the political weeds as people respond to my ill advised political editorial at the end of episode 351. If you don’t care about politics skip this one, it is about the culture wars creeping into the gaming space. Clarification added 28 May 2022. Calls from Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Karl (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Colin (Spikepit)...

I talk about my first game of The Troubleshooters and play more listener calls on VTTs and the experience they provide. We also touch on miniature use in games. Remember the cut off for the Nicholas Cage movie to RPG module contest is 25 May, get those entries in!  Calls from Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Spencer (Keep...

I give some quick first impressions on Eric L amoureux 's new project, Boomstick! In addition I field a bunch of listener calls. Boomstick! Jumpstart https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375234/Boomstick--Jumpstart   Wiseguys https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/290098/Wiseguys-The-Savage-Guide-to-Organized-Crime-SWADE Calls from Ray (Plundergrounds) https://anchor.fm/plundergrounds Joe (Hind...

My listeners weigh into the discussion about VTTs and immersion. I end the show with an editorial about the industry being weaponized for use in American political battles. Content warning added 28 May 2023. Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, 29 March 1943 – 17 May 2022, known professionally as Vangelis has passed. Calls from Rob (Down in a Heap) https://anchor.fm/rob-c Joe (Hindsightless) https:/...

Eric and I talk about the different challenges that face GMs who run science fiction RPGs vs fantasy ones. We also ramble about movies and a couple other things. This was recorded late at night after adult beverages so listener beware. Back to my regular format next episode. The Omega 3D Chicken Coop https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel

RIP Fred Ward & do VTTs ruin immersion in roleplaying games? Also discussed spoiler free Netflix's Lincoln Lawyer and with minimum spoilers the Firestarter franchise.  The Happy Whisk podcast https://anchor.fm/thehappywhisk  The Happy Whisk YouTube https://youtube.com/c/TheHappyWhisk  Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/spikepit Karl (The GMologist presents…) http...

I mention a couple creators we have recently lost, George Perez and Patricia McKillip. Also I answer a few listener calls. We'll be back to a full show this coming weekend.  Cerebrevore podcast https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Key & Peele Survivalist skit https://youtu.be/wVX8wm_CONM   Dracula Daily https://draculadaily.substack.com/about Calls from Colin (Spikepit) https://anchor.fm/s...

I say goodbye to Dennis Waterman (24 February 1948 – 8 May 2022) and field calls about calls about usage dice, resource management, and initiative.  Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Karl & Amy (The GMologist presents…) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Taylor (Clerics Wear Ringmail) https://anchor.fm/clerics-wear-ringmail Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire...

I do a long overdue recap of Joe Salvador's Reaper play test and discuss bringing my Cyberpunk 2020 campaign out of hiatus. I also apologize to Joey and Colin.   Neal Adams interviews on Fatman on Batman https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dvqGEi5D1b0V7JT38AviP?si=3TdF8iFeRrm3qoxbmo9EFA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1 Cerebrevore Bonus Episode on the Marvel Multiverse Playtest https://an...

I play the last of my backlog of calls in this episode that discusses hidden hit points, usage dice and initiative. I also announce a small change to the prize for my May contest.  Runehammer YouTube channel https://youtube.com/c/DrunkensDragonsPlayDDLikeaBadass   Calls from James (Sub-Class Act) https://anchor.fm/sub-class-act Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton Karl...

I talk about Star Wars and mention the direct successors of West End Games D6 version. I also say goodbye to Ric Parnell and field calls on the topic of why fantasy games are more popular than Sci-Fi games. Don't forget to send your entry in for my Nicholas Cage contest! Hyperspace D6 Reddit post https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/dlpn51/hyperspaced6_a_simple_streamlined_rpg_hack_of/ &nbsp...

I spill the beans on my Nicholas Cage inspired May contest, say goodbye to comic artist Neal Adams, welcome in #KiwiRPG week and respond to a batch of listener calls.  Article on Neal Adams https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/neal-adams-dead-batman-comics-artist-1235138106/ also listen to Angus from Kirby’s Kids say goodbye to Neal https://anchor.fm/kirbyskids/episodes/Kirbys-...

I am joined by Joe (Raven God Games) https://ravengodgames.blogspot.com/ and B.J. (The Arcane Alienist) https://anchor.fm/arcanealienist to discuss Robert Eggars’ new movie The Northman. There is a short spoiler free section followed by a longer spoiler filled discussion of this exciting film. Go see it in the theater!

Response to questions & comments from Cody (No Save For You) https://anchor.fm/nosaveforyou and Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton plus an argument to leave old podcasts on the air. Cody asks about AD&D Initiative and I recommend he listen to Chgowiz’s episodes on the topic from The Dungeon Master’s Handbook podcast https://anchor.fm/thedungeonmastershandbook specifical...

Sorry for the break but I’m back with a massive listener call in show.  Calls from Rich (Cockatrice Nuggets) https://anchor.fm/rich-fraser Sam (a solo gamer without a podcast) MW (The Worlds of MW Lewis) https://anchor.fm/mwlewis Eric (The 3D Omega Chicken Coop) https://anchor.fm/eric-salzwedel Joe (Hindsightless) https://anchor.fm/joe-richter9 Daniel (Bandit’s Keep) https://anchor.fm/daniel-...

I was able to buy the play test of the new Marvel RPG early and we ran a scenario with it last night. This is a rambling, stream of consciousness podcast where I discuss my impressions of the system.

Gilbert Jeremy Gottfried, February 28, 1955 – April 12, 2022, has passed. Back to regular episodes shortly.

Due to unexpected delays in production of the podcast I offer you this quick filler episode of calls regarding last month’s contest. I also give a short, non spoiler review of a horror movie that deserves a remake, I Am Lisa from way back in 2020. Transitions provided by what I am currently binging.  Cerebrevore https://anchor.fm/cerebrevore/ Calls from Spencer aka Free Thrall (Keep Off The B...

Its here! This is the award show for the March contest where I ask listeners what their white whale of gaming is.   Entries from John Alan Large (Red Dice Diaries) http://reddicediaries.com/ Karl (The GMologist presents) https://anchor.fm/karl-rodriguez Barney (Loco Ludus) https://anchor.fm/loco-ludus Paul (Heptalemma on the discords) Arlen (Live From Pellam’s Wasteland) https://anchor.f...

Raw audio this episode, sorry about that! In this show I talk about the craziness that has been going on with me lately and play a number of longer listener calls. Last chance to enter the March 2022 contest! The calls talk about druids, gatekeeping, gamer classifications being useless, MW gives Eric an award, and the Dominion Rules RPG which is available free here http://dominionrules.org/ Calls...

Eric of the Omega 3D Chicken Coop is fired up! Callers talk about hidden hit points, we defend 5E, there is a point/counterpoint discussion of gatekeeping, I think this one has it all! If nothing else you can hear me unsuccessfully try to extract my foot from my mouth. MW’s episode where he interviews a 5E player: https://anchor.fm/mwlewis/episodes/Episode-7-The-Interview-with-David--the-5e-Librar...