erik tenkar

Tavern Chat

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"I listen to the Tavern Chat podcast every morning, sometimes I think its NPR, till the F bomb drops then I remember I am in geek heaven instead!" Enjoy a daily chat with your Old School Gaming Bartender :)

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erik tenkar

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E702 - Judges Guild has No Respect for its CSIO Kickstarter Backers 23.04.2020 9:40

Bob Bledsoe the Second is a piece of excrement. Gail is still a loon. Kickstarter now allows for anonymous requests for updates. https://www.judgesguild.com/store1/ Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) htt...

E701 - Kickstarter Sees 35% Drop in Projects, Layoffs on the Horizon 21.04.2020 8:26

Kickstarter is suffering from the pandemic. Business is hurting. Layoffs looming. https://gameworldobserver.com/2020/04/21/layoffs-imminent-kickstarter-projects-drop-35-percen/ enkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliat...

E700 - Tavern Chat Breaks into the Top 100 Game Podcasts on Apple Podcasts 21.04.2020 7:17

Woot! Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E699 - As a Creator, Why Would You Agree to Give Up Your Rights? 20.04.2020 8:06

Paizo announced a "Community Use Policy Applicable to Non-Commercial Activity" in September of 2019, but its become a bit more relevant in the downtime of the pandemic. https://paizo.com/community/communityuse?fbclid=IwAR2xyS7R62xT90QI-o2088lud7jdwJHJpxY4hTOv97rjLJd8IGySTTtE1BI Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/...

E698 - Can We Talk Gaming on Social Media Please? 19.04.2020 8:45

Even in the midst of a pandemic, my social media feeds are full of politics. Sigh. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E697 - Covid-19 Updates from DriveThruRPG and Green Ronin 18.04.2020 9:14

DriveThruRPG and Green Ronin give Covid-19 updates. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E696 - Postage and PDF Pricing Redux 17.04.2020 8:16

Voicemails on postage and PDF pricing. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E695 - What Are Your Guilty Pleasures on Cable TV? 16.04.2020 8:53

With the whole "shelter in place " I find myself watching more TV than ever in my adult life... Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarsta...

E694 - I Rant about Green Ronin 15.04.2020 9:39

Chris Pramas believes game designers need Universal Basic Income. I disagree. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E693 - Fantasy Grounds Sessions Surge by 150% Due to Pandemic 14.04.2020 9:43

March 2020 saw a 150% increase in game sessions played via Fantasy Grounds. That is with half a month of "Stay at Home" and "Social Distancing" https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/entry.php?389-Top-RPG-Games-on-Fantasy-Grounds-through-2020-03 Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347)...

E692 - Talking Community on Easter Sunday 13.04.2020 7:28

Laramie calls in to talk community and VTT gaming. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E691 - Adjusting to the New Reality 12.04.2020 9:39

It’s finally time to admit that I no longer have access to my desktop most days

E690 - More Social, Less Distancing via Online 11.04.2020 10:24

How we are coping with social distancing and the move online. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E689 - Origins Game Fair Postponed to October, Online Con in June 10.04.2020 8:52

Origins Game Fair postponed to October. An online con will replace the original weekend. https://www.originsgamefair.com/news/origins-postponed-origins-online-scheduled-june Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate...

E688 - VTTs are Surging in Popularity due to Social Distancing and Stay at Home Orders 09.04.2020 8:17

Thre is an excellent article at SyFy talking about the surge in VTT users. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/dungeons-dragons-roll20-fantasy-grounds-virtual-tabletop-online-coronavirus Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (aff...

E687 - Con Crud - The Resurrection 08.04.2020 3:06

Yep, 4 weeks after diagnosis, my pneumonia has resulted in a secondary infection. Joy.

E686 - Is It a Good Time to Add New Gamers to the Fold? 05.04.2020 8:04

With "shelter in place" orders covering 90% of the US population, is now a good time to add new gamers to the fold? Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/ten...

E685 - Why I Think RPGs with Simpler Rules are Going to Thrive 05.04.2020 10:34

With much of the gaming world and gaming conventions moving online during the pandemic I suspect simpler rule systems are going to thrive. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar http...

E684 - Some Bing-able On Demand Ideas for Those under Stay at Home Orders 03.04.2020 12:17

Some HBOis currently free on-demand. Conan, the Cartoon. https://www.hbo.com/ https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/98742/s01_e01_the_night_of_the_fiery_tears?fbclid=IwAR0_APRwAhsoGZdHtpXzV-lxZSzCaGjU3waOxjegD2cT4rzzo8iCncfjgVg https://tenkars-tavern.games/3d (affiliate link) Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstaver...

E683 - How Much is Too Much for a PDF? 03.04.2020 9:31

At what price point do you balk at paying for a PDF gaming product? https://www.trolllord.com/tlgstore/ https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/307320/The-Halls-of-Arden-Vul-Complete?affiliate_id=1446 (affiliate link) https://tenkars-tavern.games/3d (affiliate link) Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/...

E682 - Is it Time for 3d Printing? 02.04.2020 11:03

I'm stuck home and the idea of a 3d printer is getting very tempting... https://tenkars-tavern.games/3d (affiliate link) Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.co...

E681 - Brian Blume: RIP - I Suspect DriveThruRPG is Having a Spike in Sales 31.03.2020 10:36

Brian Blume, one of the early founders of TSR has passed. My affiliate earnings have spiked on DriveThruRPG and I suspect sales are spiking for DTRPG in general. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https:...

E680 - Podcast Listenership has Taken a Hit with the Stay at Home Instructions 30.03.2020 9:55

I've lost about 20% of the podcast listeners due to a certain lack of commuting. Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenkarstavern/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarstavern.com

E679 - Will Gaming Conventions Migrate to Online Platforms in the Future? 30.03.2020 9:11

What with "social distancing" and "stay at home" orders in effect, who is really looking forward to staying at a hotel or a crowded convention anytime soon?

E678 - Diamond Distributors / Alliance Game Distributors Shutter for Length of Pandemic 29.03.2020 11:05

Diamond Distributors / Alliance Game Distributors are closing their doors for the length of the pandemic. Game stores were already having tough times surviving. This might be the final straw. https://www.diamondcomics.com/Home/1/1/3/597?articleID=241552&fbclid=IwAR1jNsd0iKfcdUmG1YsesVyMFlA41acv74vZFnxFJxXRXqXIuxiaKv1kmAM enkar's Tavern Discord Server https://discord.gg/XnarbJq Tenkar's Tavern...