Roleplaying History

Wayne's voice, for lack of a better term, SUCKS this week.  So, rather than put out an exceptionally subpar product, he's waiting until next week to see if it improves, at which time he'll get back to producing the moderately subpar product you've come to know and love.

This week, we take a deep dive into Evil Hat Productions and check out a few of the fine products in their line, including FATE and the most recent release, Thirsty Sword Lesbians. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Email:  badgmprod...

This week we cover three game systems that might be considered niche, but have loyal and dedicated followings.  Each brings a unique take to the game table, and you MIGHT find that one of them works best for YOUR table. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube: &nb...

This week, we dig into the history of the Spelljammer setting for Dungeons and Dragons.  It's had a long history, but up until recently it hadn't gotten the love that other settings had gotten from Wizards of the Coast.  Why was that, and why was NOW the time to bring it back?  We don't have all the answers, but we'll answer as many questions as we can. Music by pixabay.com Roleplay...

This week, we take a look at the edition of D&D that continues to be controversial to this day.  4th edition is loved by some, despised by others, and ignored by another portion of the D&D community.  Why?  Find out in this show. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions. Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter...

This week is another listener request topic, as we cover the Harn setting and the game that came from it, HarnMaster.  Very realistic, very interesting. We'll be at Archon 45 in Collinsville, IL from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.  We'll talk the podcast, topics, and whatever else you want to talk about.  For information on Archon, check out their website at archonstl.org. Music by pixabay.com Ro...

This week, we deep dive the Storytelling System, which is the base for the games in the World of Darkness, as well as the game that's kept on keeping on for nearly 40 years:  Palladium Fantasy Roleplaying. We'll be at Archon 45 in Collinsville, IL from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.  We'll talk the podcast, topics, and whatever else you want to talk about.  For information on Archon, check out th...

This week, we cover the various panics and protests around the Granddaddy of tabletop roleplaying games.  There have been more than you might believe, but we cover as many as we could find. We'll be at Archon 45 in Collinsville, IL from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.  We'll talk the podcast, topics, and whatever else you want to talk about.  For information on Archon, check out their website at archonstl.org. M...

This week, we're covering a listener requested topic, and it's one that has a rich history in the gaming industry.  In addition to the history of the company itself, we deep dive THE roleplaying game that put them on the map:  Traveller. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitte...

This week, we examine the four pillars of the Flying Buffalo universe.  However, they're not JUST Flying Buffalo.  In fact, several of their contributions to the gaming industry range WAY farther than just tabletop roleplaying games. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter: &...

This week, we check out two excellent games and one game system that we've been wanting to deep dive for quite some time.  They've all stood the test of time, and have fan bases that are not only exceptionally loyal, but rabid for new product. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitt...

This week, we have a listener request.  We're taking a closer look at solo adventures, which have been around about as long as the hobby itself. Music by pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Email:  badgmproductions@gmail.com Online:...

This week, we deep dive the GURPS system and the game RIFTS.  While they have similar ideas, the way they implement those ideas are WAY 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:  Bad GM Productions Email:  badgmproductions@gmail.com Onlin...

This week, we expand on something we hit on in LAST week's show, as we get into detail about play-by-mail games.  It's an interesting section of the gaming world, and we learned a LOT about it.   Music by Pixabay.com. Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/gaming/badGMprod Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Produ...

This week, we deep dive three companies who've made their mark in the TTRPG industry over the years.  And, for once, a couple of these stories have a happy ending. Music by Pixabay.com. Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.  Follow us: Facebook:  facebook.com/badgmproductions Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Email:  badgmproductions@...

This week, we deep dive two games that, in our opinion, don't get enough love from the gaming community:  Cyberpunk and Tunnels and Trolls. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow Bad GM Productions... Facebook: facebook.com/badgmproductions Twitter: @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Email: badgmproductions@gmail.com

We called an audible this week, and Wayne explains why during the episode.  Also, we apologize for the audio quality and some of the rough edits.  In addition to all of the other issues this week, our gear was giving us trouble.  We will endeavor to fix these problems before next week. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow Bad GM Pro...

This week, we break down the third edition of Dungeons and Dragons, which was a literal game changer when it came out in 2000. Music from pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow Bad GM Productions... Facebook: facebook.com/badgmproductions Twitter: @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Twitch: badgm Email: badgmproductions@gmail.com

There's a thousand and one reasons why, and Wayne offers his mea culpa in the provided audio. None of the usual stuff here this week.  Back to our usual next week.

This week, we wrap up our deep dive on the World of Darkness by taking a look at ALL of the books that comprise the Chronicles of Darkness.  If you're a fan of the World of Darkness, these books should REALLY appeal to you. Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions.   Check us out: Facebook:  facebook.com/badgmproductions Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM...

This week, we pick up where we left off last week and continue our deep dive into the various games that make up the World of Darkness.  It's a big list, so be ready to settle in for a while. Music for this show comes from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow us Facebook:  facebook.com/badgmproductions Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM P...

This week, we start our look at the line of games that make up the World of Darkness.  You'd be surprised how many books are in the line, and Wayne dug up some interesting trivia for this show. Music for this show comes from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow us Facebook:  Bad GM Productions Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Production...

This week, Wayne goes back and fixes what he considers to be his worst effort in the year-plus of this podcast by bringing you a full length episode covering the various terminology surrounding roleplaying games.  Does he redeem himself?  You be the judge. Music for this show comes from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow us Facebook:  Bad GM...

This week, we take a look at the relationship between roleplaying games and mental health, and discuss how playing roleplaying games can help improve your mental health. Music for this show comes from Pixabay.com Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow us Facebook:  Bad GM Productions Twitter:  @badGMp YouTube:  Bad GM Productions Twitch:  badgm Email:...

This week, we celebrate ONE YEAR as a podcast.  What are we doing?  We're going back to the very first episode of Roleplaying History and giving Wayne a bit of a do-over. The timeline referenced in the show can be found here:  http://www-personal.umich.edu/~beattie/timeline2.html Roleplaying History is a production of Bad GM Productions Follow us Facebook:  Bad GM Productions T...