Inverse Genius

On RPGs

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A podcast about role playing games and how to run a campaign in when you can't devote 8 hours a week to gaming.

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OBG 552: Creating Settings 02.12.2024 1:05:59

On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don talk about games (and other things) they've played including: Freedom Five Trophy Gold Vacsen Obsession Crusader Kings Midnight Suns You can get a discount on Zencastr.com using this link. (24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Inverse Genius: http:...

OnRPGs 081: Tabletop Simulator 28.04.2020 37:26

In this episode of On RPGs Don talks with Chris Bell about using Tabletop Simulator to run RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 80: Contastic 24.03.2020 40:25

In this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk designing scenarios for cons. Justin is Atlas Games' RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day. https://atlas-games.com/ https://thealexandrian.net/ Justin on twitter @hexcrawl RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Ema...

OnRPGs 79: Bringing it Home 28.02.2020 36:30

In this episode of On RPGs Erik and Don talk about having that climatic session in a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 78: Fun in 20 Minutes 13.12.2019 35:51

In this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk about 20 minute introductory scenarios. Justin is Atlas Games' RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day. https://atlas-games.com/ https://thealexandrian.net/ Justin on twitter @hexcrawl RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.c...

OnRPGs 077: Chases and Cheaters 08.11.2019 31:11

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about running chases and dealing with cheaters in an RPG. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 076: It's a Small World 18.10.2019 43:41

In this episode, Don is joined by Giles Pritchard to talk all about micro RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 075: What Do We Get Out Of This? 07.09.2019 48:52

In this episode, Don is joined by Giles Pritchard to talk all about what they get out of gaming. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 074: What a Fiasco 14.08.2019 38:31

In this episode, Don is joined by Stephanie Frey and Jason Morningstar to talk all about Fiasco. Jason Morningstar @jmstar https://bullypulpitgames.com/ Fiasco on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/fiasco-the-cinematic-game-of-plans-gone-wrong Fiasco Playsets https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/ Inverse Genius http://www.inversegenius.com/...

OnRPGs 73: Think of the Children 21.07.2019 30:39

In this episode, Erik is joined by Donald Dennis to talk all about gaming with the elementary school age set. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock!...

OnRPGs 072: Scratching the Itch 30.06.2019 40:08

In this episode, Erik is joined by Adrienne Ezell to talk all about how to get the RPG gaming you want when you just can't swing a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to al...

OnRPGs 71: Improv Campaign 25.05.2019 47:36

In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by Adam Centronowski to talk all about improv in a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

OnRPGs 070: Lady Blackbird is Calling 15.04.2019 55:36

In this episode, Don and Kathleen Mercury talk about playing Lady Blackbird and introducing people to RPGs. Download Lady Blackbird at http://www.onesevendesign.com/ladyblackbird/ RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/projec...

OnRPGs 069: ScarabCon 2019 13.03.2019 32:36

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about Don's experiences at ScarabCon 2019 and the RPG Pharaoh's challenge there. This time from a judge's perspective instead of as a competing GM. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/pro...

On RPGs 068: Childishness 10.02.2019 38:58

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about games they played in their youth and what today's youth are playing. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m...

On RPGs 067: Run the Gauntlet 21.01.2019 43:41

In this episode, Don talks with Jason Cordova about the Gauntlet RPG community and running games online. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

On RPGs 066: Spreading Rumors 31.12.2018 35:49

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about planting rumors in a campaign and the challenges it brings. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

On RPGs 065: Jonathan Tweet and the 13th Age 11.11.2018 1:03:33

In this episode,Don talks with Jonathan Tweet about the 13th Age. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

On RPGs 064: Riddle Me This 14.09.2018 33:00

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about adding riddles and puzzles to your adventures. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/

ORPG 063: Nordic LARP 15.07.2018 44:25

In this episode, Don talks with Scott Nicholson about Nordic LARP. All things Nordic LARP: https://nordiclarp.org/ RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg

On RPGs 62: Death or Cake 20.06.2018 27:14

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about death in the game and all of its implications. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg

ORPG61: Game Like it's 1980 30.04.2018 32:13

In this episode, Erik and Don talks about how to introduce RPGs to new players. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg

OnRPGs 60: Quickstart 18.03.2018 46:44

In this episode, Don talks with Jon Maness about Quickstarts in RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg

OnRPGs 59: Personal Faves 03.03.2018 42:14

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about their favorite mechanics from various role-playing games. The link to Don's library activities can be found here. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg

OnRPGs 58: Victory! 08.02.2018 58:33

In this episode, Don and Stephanie Frey talk about their experiences at ScarabCon and how they did with the Pharoah's challenge! RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: onrpgs@gmail.com On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg