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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E552 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Kfir Mendel (CaveGeek Art) 22.11.2019 1:12:25

Tonight I sat down with Kfir Mendel, of CaveGeekArt.com. We talk about D&D, gaming, art, and cooking. Yes, we cover the bases. And if you go to cavegeekart.com and use the code: tenkar : you get 15% off :) https://www.cavegeekart.com/ https://www.patreon.com/FlavorTextAdventures Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/te...

E551 - Soe Thoughts on Call of Chtulhu 21.11.2019 9:13

On tonight's Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server, Call of Cthulhu was a hot topic. 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

E550 - Over 450k Accounts of Magic the Gathering Exposed by WotC 20.11.2019 11:02

Ah, you have to love it when companies aren't hacked, just amazingly careless. Such is the case with WotC. https://techcrunch.com/2019/11/16/magic-the-gathering-wizards-data-exposure/ 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

E549 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Casey Christofferson (Frog God Games) 19.11.2019 1:08:18

Simply one of the best interviews EVAH! Casey Christofferon of Frog God Games talks Kickstarter, Indigogo, new Swords & Wizardry Boxed set and so much more.  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/feast-of-the-gobbler/x/512954#/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/necromancergames/tome-of-horrors-2020-for-fifth-edition-by-necromancer-games Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www....

E548 - Why D&D 5e Can Never Be an "Evergreen Edition" 18.11.2019 12:10

There has been some discussion that D&D 5e may be an "Evergreen Edition" and there will be no D&D 6e. I disagree... 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

E547 - Thoughts on mining Man in the High Castle for Campaign Ideas 17.11.2019 9:53

Rach and I are currently binging Man in the High Castle season 4 on Amazon Prime and it has inspired me with thoughts on mining it for a fantasy RPG campaign. 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

E546 - The Trolls Confirm the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter Monies are Still There 16.11.2019 10:26

I've been saying this for the past couple of years - the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter monies are still there, sitting in a savings account that I was shown a statement of in 2017 by Ernie himself. Things are looking good, if not gooder ;) Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenk...

E545 - Enie, Meanie, Minie Moe - Pick a Layout Program by the Toe 15.11.2019 9:18

Voicemail from Jason regarding YouTube changes, then I mention my layout tribulations... 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

E544 - Designers & Makers - Fireside Chat with Matt Finch (S&W, OSRIC, Jordoba, Frog God) 14.11.2019 39:04

Matt Finch marks the return of the Designers & Makers series of Fireside Chats. We talk, Jordoba, Swords & Wizardry, 3d printing and more. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/city-of-jordoba-3d/city-of-jordoba-3d-printable-terrain-by-otus-and-lovecraft?ref=discovery&term=rpg Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.c...

E543 - Changes Coming to Youtube - Another Reason NOT to Bring Tavern Chat to that Platform 13.11.2019 11:14

New terms of service are coming to Youtube. Creators beware! https://www.theverge.com/2019/11/11/20955864/youtube-terms-of-service-update-terminations-children-content-ftc https://bgr.com/2019/11/11/youtube-terms-of-service-change-closing-accounts-not-commercially-viable/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https:...

E542 - How Much does WotC want for a 45th Anniversary Dice Set with an Artificial Sapphire 12.11.2019 10:00

Anchor is being futzie. Will add description later

E541 - Looking Back at the Ridiculous Level Titles from AD&D 1e 11.11.2019 10:07

Ever want to be a "Superhero?" May as well roll a Fighter, cause you'll be one at 8th level ;) 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

E540 - Thinking About AD&D 2e Dark Sun & Character Stables for the OSR 10.11.2019 11:37

Dark Sun was a setting for AD&D 2e that I ran off and on. To me, the largest innovation was the character stable, where you could swap out your active character between sessions. Now I'm thinking of it for Swords & Wizardry. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkarst...

E539 - Troll Lord Games Swoops in To Dig Out the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter - with Commentary 09.11.2019 13:39

Surprising news today. Troll Lord Games is going to assist in getting the Marmoreal Tomb Kickstarter completed. Very surprising and very good news. 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

E538 - Some Thoughts & Concerns on Spell Design for Swords & Wizardry 08.11.2019 9:40

One of the things I'll be tackling (with the assistance of Bad Mike) is new spells for Swords & Wizardry. Converting OGL spells is the easy part - creating new ones whole cloth that are balanced is less so... 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

E537 - I've got lots in the Hopper Prepping for the upcoming Swords & Wizardry Boxed Set Reboot 07.11.2019 12:59

Gamehole Con has me all psyched for the Sword & Wizardry Boxed Ser Reboot Kickstarter coming in 2020. Time to get my ass writing! 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

E536 - Critical Role's upcoming Animated series signed by Amazon Prime 06.11.2019 11:54

I'm not big on Critical Role, and I think they bring unrealistic expectations of play to new gamers, but their upcoming Critical Role: The Legend of Vox Machina Animated Series looks interesting enough that I'm looking forward to the Amazon Prime release. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/critical-role-animated-series-picked-up-two-seasons-amazon-prime-1252313 https://critrole.com/ Voice...

E535 - I Have Returned from GameHole with Packages Awaiting Me 05.11.2019 11:01

I walked through my door after returning from GameHole and found a package from Osprey Games containing Romance of the Perilous Lands by Scott Malthouse and Paleomythinc by Graham Rose. I see they are on sale at Barnes & Noble... Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern tenkars...

E534 - GameHole Con Wrap - And Boy are my Feet Tired! 04.11.2019 12:38

Another Gamehole in the books and I am Fucking exhausted ;P

E533 - Rob Kuntz Makes Claim That Gygax Estate Has Illegally Retained His Property 03.11.2019 16:49

Rob Kuntz has publicly shared a letter regarding his claim that Gail Gygax / the Gygax Trust has illegally retained and refused to return property that Rob has made a claim on. 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

E532 - GameHole Day Two - Allen, Ben, Laramie, Mike, Pexx and Rachel 02.11.2019 28:14

Round table at Gamehole, day 3. Allen Hammock, Ben Barsh, Laramie (Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server "Mensch"), Bad Mike, Pexx, Rachel and Yours truly.

E531 GameHole Day One - Drinking Quest Liveplay 01.11.2019 15:18

Drinking Quest with Pexx, Rachel, Bad Mike and your local bartender ;)

E530 - Tom DeSanto Drops Lawsuit Against Gail Gygax 31.10.2019 9:21

Tom DeSanto dropped his lawsuit against Gail Gygax. After I finished recording the episode, I was sent a PM that might change my guesswork. I will update as soon as I've read it all.

E529 - GameHole Prep n Packing & WotC Buys a Digital Game Studio 30.10.2019 12:22

Rach and I leave for GameHole in the AM. Woot! WotC buys a digital game studio with 55 employees. How many does WotC have? ;) https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wizards-of-the-coast-acquires-tuque-games-300946810.html https://www.tuquegames.com/games/game-2 Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.pat...

E528 - Drinking Quest @ GameHole & Gail is Demanding Money from GaryCon 29.10.2019 10:45

I'll be bringing Drinking Quest with me to GameHole. Gail Gygax is demanding 5k a year from GaryCon/Luke/Ernie for the never will be built statue. 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