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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E602 - The OSR, The OGL, Community Content and the Zweihander RPG 11.01.2020 19:44

Last night I posted about the OSR page on DriveThruRPG and how the "Hottest OSR Community Releases" was all material released for Zweihnder. Not a surprise, because Zweihander IS the only Community Content Partner on DriveThruRPG that identifies as OSR. Commentary from Rob Conleys Bat in the Attic blog. https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2020/01/theres-osr-community-content-at.html?showComment=15787754...

E601 - Was the Art in the AD&D 1e Core Books as Good as We Remember? 11.01.2020 9:57

I opened up my AD&D 1e Player's Handbook and looked at the art within with fresh eyes. It wasn't as pretty as I remembered. 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

E600 - Follow Up to E599 - I Explain the Reasoning for Leaving "Real-Life" Behind 10.01.2020 12:17

Carl Heyl calls the show with some observations to E599. I offer a further explanation. 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

E599 - Rant on Why I Keep Real World Religion / Real World Politics / Real World Drama Out of All Things Tavern 09.01.2020 13:13

When someone knows the community rules but decided they know better and it shouldn't apply to them "because", it really gets my Irish up. 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

E598 - Fantasy Flight Games Laying Off Interactive, Customer Service & RPG Staff 08.01.2020 8:11

Fantasy Flight Games has not officially announced it, but they are in the midst of some major layoffs. A few weeks earlier and it would have been reminiscent of WotC Christmas layoffs... https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/356367/Fantasy_Flight_Interactive_to_close_after_companywide_layoffs.php Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://...

E597 - The Hero's Journey 2nd Edition by James Spahn 07.01.2020 13:53

As always, full disclosure - James is like a brother to me. That doesn't change the fact that he is one of the most skilled and prolific writers in the RPG field. Did I mention The Hero's Journey 2e is James' ultimate project, the one he's been gearing up to for years? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/gallantknightgames/the-heros-journey-2e/description Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The...

E596 - Pub Chat with JoeTheLawyer and Rach - Recorded Live in the Captain's Bar & Grill 05.01.2020 35:55

JoeTheLawyer, Rach and I met up at the Complete Strategist in Manhattan this morning, then moved across the street to The Captain's Bar & Grill. We talk games, gaming, Lankmar and more. Thankfully we didn't learn until AFTER the podcast that you could get a $1 shot with each $5 beer. Phew!

E595 - Thoughts / Spitballing a Weekly Youtube RPG Review Show 04.01.2020 11:12

Looking for feedback / ideas on a weekly Youtube RPG Review Show 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

E594 - What Does Continual Light, Animosity Between Elves & Dwarves and Membership Fees in Fantasy Bars Have in Common? 03.01.2020 9:45

Simply put, they were all topics of discussion in tonight's Tavern Chat Hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord earlier tonight. 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

E593 - I Look at Some Binge on Demand Streaming Series for Gamers 02.01.2020 11:13

Game of Thrones. The Expanse. Lost in Space. The Witcher. Shannara. Carnival Row. There are series to binge on-demand series to both inspire *and apparently were inspired - by RPG Campaigns 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 S

E592 - A Look Back at 2019 and a Look Forward to 2020 01.01.2020 11:01

The Tavern Chat Podcast has been an amazing success in 2019, and that is thanks to you, my listeners. Please tell me what you would like to see in 2020. 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

E591 - Gareth Skarka is Available for Paid Consultation on Your ePublishing Projects 31.12.2019 10:37

I think Gareth may actually be the new definition of Hubris for the upcoming decade. http://gmskarka.com/consulting/ 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

E590 - So Why Do Campaigns Often Break Down Before Double Digit Levels? 30.12.2019 10:16

JoeTheLawyer chimes in on campaigns dying around 7th level. I have further thoughts on the matter. Cloudkill and Raise Dead for the win. 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

E589 - So, Apparently Most Campaigns Cap Out Around 7th Level... 29.12.2019 10:40

ENWorld had an article today about D&D Beyond and its character tracker. It seems most campaigns cap out around level 7. Go figure. https://www.enworld.org/threads/nobody-is-playing-high-level-characters.669353/ 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

E588 - The Journey is its Own Reward 28.12.2019 8:55

Sometimes we as DMs and even players, obsess over the end game and forget to appreciate the journey. 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

E587 - Jokes in My RPG? A Dragon Walks into a Bar... 27.12.2019 13:48

An RPG Jokebook? A Dragon Walks into a Bar ... (affiliate link) 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

E586 - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a very Joyful Holiday Season 26.12.2019 9:04

Today is Christmas Day 2019 and we have a handful of voicemails! 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

E585 - New Drizzt Video Game Coming in 2020 25.12.2019 7:45

Grrr. This went up without content. Want to play as Drizzt in an action RPG? Your chance will come in 2020. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/12/new-dungeons-and-dragons-video-game-coming-in-2020.html?fbclid=IwAR0f4Ft2N-0Tp5ju2xw_istr7c6j3vThkn5OSSQ09zow-ueOI6f5m3tIFBw https://www.dicebreaker.com/universes/dungeons-and-dragons/news/dark-alliance-video-game-based-on-r-a-salvatores-novels Voicemail # ‪(3...

E584 - Run as Written is a Losing Bet 24.12.2019 10:31

Run as written is a losing bet. Every published adventure breaks down somewhere with some group, and you need to be willing to go beyond what is written To go off-script. 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

E583 - A Quick Look at Episode 1 of The Witcher 23.12.2019 9:24

I just finished watching the first episode of The Witcher on Netflix and I give me first impressions. 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

E582 - Cranky Tenkar Looks at Some of Today's Releases at DriveThruRPG 22.12.2019 10:50

Sinus headache has made me an angry dwarf. I look at some good, bad and ugly releases at DriveThruRPG. 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

E581 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Courtney Campbell (Hack & Slash) 21.12.2019 38:31

As usual, Courtney was an excellent partner for a Fireside Chat. Check out Courtney's latest release On Downtime and Demesnes on DriveThruRPG (yes, its an affiliate link). 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

E580 - A Look at Brazen Backgrounds, a Tool for Inspiring PC Backgrounds 20.12.2019 8:52

In tonight's Tavern Chat hangout in our Discord Server, we discussed starting campaigns and in led right into Brazen Backgrounds, an excellent tool for inspiring PC backgrounds. Available on DrivThruRPG.   https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/278030/Brazen-Backgrounds-Character-Backgrounds-for-Bronze-Age-Settings Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (...

E579 - Gary Con Update - Corrections & Clarifications from Luke Himself 19.12.2019 9:31

Well, the good news is that the Grand Geneva will be calling via phone the guests that were overbooked. Additionally, Luke Gygax corrected assumptions where I was wrong (damn internet rumors) and gives some background on prior venue hiccups. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern...

E578 - Has Gary Con Outgrown Lake Geneva - Is Milwaukee Calling? 18.12.2019 9:22

In 2019 Cary Con had an issue with vendor and gaming tables not being ready on time. This year, the Grand Geneva overbooked a significant number of convention guests. Is it time to follow in the steps of Gen Con, and move to Milwaukee? Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenka...