Radio Grognard KING SIZE

Where Do You Work-a, John? 03.09.2018 12:01 ↓

I talk about the venerable Secondary Skills Table in the 1E DMG and (with a little help from Mike Stewart) how I get it to work for me as a skill system.

The Art of Shutting Up 02.09.2018 9:43 ↓

I talk about times to be quiet as a GM and (thanks to Jason Hobbs) my take on indy campaigns and when you can (and can't) integrate them into your game.

Let It Go 01.09.2018 11:29 ↓

I talk about character attachment.

Brute Squad Boot Camp 31.08.2018 10:22 ↓

I talk about using the brute-type monsters such as gnolls and bugbears as something more than just a mob by combining stronger, smarter monsters to whip 'em into shape.

Dem Bones Gonna Walk Around 30.08.2018 10:22 ↓

I talk about the use of undead (particularly low-level undead) in RPGs.

Handle With Care 29.08.2018 10:05 ↓

I talk about a couple of plots that will work with the right group or system and a little finesse.

From My Pointy Head 28.08.2018 9:47 ↓

I talk about pointcrawls vs. hexcrawls when mapping.

My Brain Hurts 27.08.2018 9:51 ↓

I have the dreaded, inevitable psionics talk and recommend alternatives to AD&D's system.

Punching It Up 26.08.2018 8:59 ↓

I talk about punching up your adventure and the value of having another look at it.

The Hard Ones 25.08.2018 10:05 ↓

I talk about how difficult it is to write adventures for certain genres.

Fade To Noir 24.08.2018 11:15 ↓

I talk about laying styles over RPG genres using the Film Noir style.

In-for-MAY-shun... 23.08.2018 12:32 ↓

I talk about the flow of information between the GM and players.

Let The Gamer Beware! 22.08.2018 11:25 ↓

I talk about rules additions, new classes and anything else GMs and/or players want to bring into the campaign.

What's In YOUR Wallet? 21.08.2018 11:31 ↓

I talk about "back pocket scenarios" for impromptu game sessions and campaign arcs that are easy to break up/modify.

Packin' The Gear 20.08.2018 12:00 ↓

I talk about equipment for the PCs and how Adventurer's Packs can be very handy.

More or Less... 19.08.2018 10:11 ↓

I talk about adjusting the levels in a campaign and also about rules light vs. rules heavy RPGs and how players can (or can't) adapt to the ruleset.

Alterations Made While-You-Wait 18.08.2018 9:45 ↓

I talk about cutting down higher-level adventures for lower-level (or undermanned) groups of PCs.

Ring-Around-A-Rosy Map 17.08.2018 13:01 ↓

Prompted by a voicemail, I talk about my Rosy Sandbox technique.

And The Beat Goes On 16.08.2018 9:40 ↓

I talk about beats in an adventure and how they change at the table.

Let That Plot Breathe! 15.08.2018 9:28 ↓

I talk about linear plots and how to loosen up the beats of the story for player agency.

Attention Must be Paid 14.08.2018 10:57 ↓

I talk about distractions, paying attention and electronics at the table.

Hooked 13.08.2018 10:30 ↓

I talk about how to find hooks in published material and how to create your own.

The Game of The Name 12.08.2018 10:07 ↓

I talk about names for PCs and NPCs.

Drawing Out The Ideas 11.08.2018 11:20 ↓

I talk about how I use my sketchbook to generate ideas for my game sessions.

The Load 10.08.2018 11:34 ↓

I talk about how kidnappings and rescues can work for your game.