Roleplaying History

This week we check out a game with a VERY long lifespan as well as a rather unique game engine. While Earthdawn is a lot like a lot of other fantasy roleplaying games, it has several ways in which it's VERY different. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badgmprod Twitter:  @badgmp YouTube & Tumblr:  ba...

This week we examine the long, strange journey of the game Nephilim as well as a deep dive into ONE of the two publishers who've taken a run at the game over the years: Chaosium. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badgmprod Twitter:  @badgmp YouTube & Tumblr:  bad gm productions Email:  badgmproductio...

This week, we celebrate the first anniversary of our production company AND our sister podcast. Wayne will go through the thought process of starting up a production company as well as address some of the questions he's gotten over the past year about both the show AND the company. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook...

This week, Wayne takes a trip back in his personal way-back machine and shares some of his gaming memories from years past. You might share a few of these with him, so you'll definitely want to check this out. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badgmprod Twitter:  @badgmp YouTube & Tumblr:  bad gm pro...

This week, we deep dive a couple of 1995 releases that have managed to keep loyal, dedicated audiences, even though their initial releases weren't all that well received. How have they managed to stand the test of time? We explain in this episode. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badgmprod Twitter:  @ba...

This week, we head back to the play-by-mail genre to take a look at a roleplaying game that's been going for 35 years.  Hyborian War is based on the stories of Conan the Barbarian, and for fans of THOSE stories, this game's a no brainer. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badgmprod Twitter:  @b...

This week, we deep dive the Swedish game company Target games, taking a look at their history and WHY they're no longer in business.  We'll also take a closer look at the three ttrpgs they're best known for, and we'll see why the games they created have outlived the company that created them by more than 20 years. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Production...

So....Wayne had one of those moments this week.  He finished the show, uploaded it, then remembered stuff he wanted to get on the show.  Fortunately for him, he's the owner of the company, so we can't flog him.  Instead, we had him record an addendum, which we're dropping here for your enjoyment.

We don't usually cover current events on this show, but the Open Game License situation from Wizards of the Coast that went down a few weeks back is one of those situations that calls for our brand of deep diving.  What is the OGL?  What was its purpose?  And, most importantly, WHAT were the changes going to be and how were they going to impact the business?  Oh...and WHY shoul...

This week, we deep dive the game based on Hong Kong Cinema:  Feng Shui.  Also, our listener Richard from Australia provided us with a TON of great insight, so it's not just OUR opinion you're going to hear for once.  Yay?  Later, we'll dive into the career of the man responsible for this game:  Robin Laws. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad G...

THIS EPISODE IS DEFINITELY NOT APPROPRIATE FOR SMALL CHILDREN OR SUITABLE FOR THE WORKPLACE!!!! Okay, so with THAT out of the way, this week we check out the game HoL, which is the reason for our disclaimer.  We'll also take a look at Black Dog Game Factory, which was responsible for quite a few "mature" game books over its brief existence. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a prod...

This week, we deep dive yet ANOTHER game off of the Arcane Magazine 50 Most Popular Roleplaying Game poll:  Rolemaster.  We also get into detail about the company that created it, and THAT history runs along a theme we've covered a few times during the history of this show. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  ...

This week, we give a proper deep dive look at the number one game on the Arcane Magazine 50 Best Roleplaying Games of All Time poll:  Call of Cthulhu.  It's a game that's been driving characters crazy, literally, for more than 40 years to this point, and we'll see WHY its reputation is well earned. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Fo...

This week, we break down the poll that Wayne seems to refer to all the time.  We also drop some knowledge about the brief existence of Arcane Magazine.  Will YOUR favorite RPG make the poll?  If it came out before 1996, it's seriously possible.  Let the debates begin. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook: &n...

This week, we check out the post-apocalyptic roleplaying game based on the best selling and award winning video game series:  Fallout.  The roleplaying game world tends to be divided on games based off of video games, but we believe....well, check out the episode and we'll not only tell you what we believe, but we'll show you why we think Fallout's a pretty good game. Music from pixabay....

This week, we deep dive two excellent but different superhero games.  Their histories are as diverse as they are, and you'll probably want to check them both out for yourself when we're done here. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Producti...

This week's show is a listener request topic, and we cover Fantasy Games Unlimited.  They dropped a LOT of excellent games over the years, but the history of the company is a rather troubled one.  Check out all the details in this week's show. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod T...

This week's episode is the companion piece to LAST week's show.  We bring thoughts from the GM's side of the screen and offer up suggestions that SHOULD help you avoid some of the major pitfalls of running a game. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube: &nbs...

This week, we discuss some of the things to consider when YOU are going to be the player in a game.  Sure, you COULD just grab your dice and show up to play, but if you follow some of the suggestions we've made, or at least ask yourself a few of the questions, both you AND the rest of your group will have a lot more fun. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Pro...

This week, we check out the Amber Diceless Roleplaying Game.  I know we've covered some diceless games in the past, but THIS game is about as different as we've covered during the history of the show.  Are you going to want to try the game after the show?  We bet you will. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook: &n...

This week, we dig deep into three old school game products that have been referenced multiple times on the podcast but have never really been broken down.  Some of the things we cover are pretty well known, but we'll bet you learn something this week you DIDN'T know. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com...

This week, we get back into deep diving NON-D&D subjects by taking a look at three games that still have strong followings:  Alternity, GammaWorld, and HeroQuest.  We'll check out how they came to be, some of the interesting notes about their various editions, and, of course, how they work in practice. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions....

This week, we go on a planar trip as we examine the history and makeup of the cosmology of Dungeons & Dragons.  We examine the various planes, what they are, and what they do.  Get ready for a trippy deep dive this week. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badG...

This week, we deep dive the D&D setting that's either loved or hated...no middle ground.  Why is so loved by those who love it and disliked by those who don't?  Find out today. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Tumblr:...

This week, we get to a subject we probably should have covered months ago.  Legend of the Five Rings has been a hugely successful collectible card game, tabletop roleplaying game, series of novels, and so on.  If you've never tried L5R, we highly recommend it. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming...