Tavern Chat

We have a voicemail that posits the theory that poorly printed RPG books, once that lack the lifespan you expect as a consumer, may be planned obsolescence.  Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

A look at D&D 5e as for as its marketable lifespan, as well as other editions and Pathfinder as a means of comparison. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Yep, its the 500th episode of the Tavern Chat Podcast. Swords & Wizardry Continual Light has achieved Electrum status on DTRPG and we are celebrating by putting the SWCL PDF on sale for 50% off! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/223909/Swords--Wizardry-Continual-Light?affiliate_id=1446 (affiliate link) Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate...

I bet you didn't know that Kickstarter workers were attempting to unionize, and Kickstarter itself was attempting to foil them. https://www.currentaffairs.org/2019/09/kickstarter-to-workers-and-project-creators-drop-dead?fbclid=IwAR0g9whCkIzfNQ_b8pwbZDGe3-N7wrN5Mc3g7jA7NIA2gqAG0SZ9st4I-_Y https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/evjb47/workers-accuse-kickstarter-of-union-busting-in-federal-complaint Voi...

It seems we constantly revisit the question of the Paladin and the baby orcs. Nature vs nurture. Does it even apply in fantasy RPGs. My thoughts on the matter. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

James Raggi published Zak Has Nothing to do With This Book at GenCon this summer, with a multi-page preface where he ranted about the community and defended Zak S. It was sold in PDF on DriveThruRPG until earlier today when James changed the title and removed the preface. I ordered the physical copy. https://renaissancegamer.ca/2019/09/09/lamentations-end/ https://mythlands-erce.blogspot.com/2019/...

We are looking to add some extra weekly hosted chat sessions on The Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server. Wanna be a host? Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server Invite:   https://discord.gg/fReGmuD Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

A teacher forming a game club specifically asked for SWL & SWCL for her students. How cool is that? Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

An article over at ICv2 about a gumball machine that dispenses in-game bonuses for cash. I opinionize. https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/44094/rolling-for-initiative-wizards-puts-its-money-where-its-mouth-is-other-trends Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I'm still at a loss for voice, but we have a follow up on the formalization of informal social contracts with Tim NOT of Gotheridge Manor ;) Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

WTF is an "ENnie Runner?" Someone that runs from the ENnies? Also, the gaming community lost another this weekend. Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Yep, it appears I am losing my voice tonight. Still, ShireCon was a blast and I'm already looking forward to next year. Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

ShireCon is tomorrow. I thought I had more copies of Swords & Wizardry Light but instead, it appears I had just enough.  Forward to TPK, er, I mean Victory! https://tenkars-tavern.games/OSRbundle Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

The Tavern has been doing well recently, both the blog side and the podcast. Sometimes not giving an F about the opinions of the loud but few allow you to better serve the community at large. https://tenkars-tavern.games/OSRbundle Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Yep, it's a virtual cornucopia of OSR goodness in the Old School Fantasy Roleplaying Bundle at Humble Bundle . Yes, this is an affiliate link. Affiliate links keep the taps flowing and the lights on at The Tavern. https://tenkars-tavern.games/OSRbundle Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I see Swords & Wizardry as the OSR's Rosetta Stone, as it allows all OSR adventures to work with it without many issues, and visa versa. Also, Shire Con this Saturday! Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

It was probably my fault, but in my high school and college days, my group would never retreat, and I didn't like killing PCs. A horrible combination. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I was asked about game balance, and it made me think about game balance in convention play - which is different than campaign play. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I often get asked the secrets to success with my blog and podcast. There is no secret - hard work and a long history of doing. But there are some strategies that can help in the long run (and should be instituted from the beginning.) Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Would you sign a social contract so you could game? If you need to sign a contract, binding or not, is it still a hobby? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5512e30de4b018f9300e3a55/t/57802bb3bebafbf78186bc68/1468017592481/Downloadable+Social+Contract.pdf Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon....

A retired Sgt in the NYPD, Joe Pabon killed himself in the early morning hours. Please, if you have suicidal thoughts, seek help. There is no shame to admitting you need help. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I stray away from gaming today as 9-11 is a day I'll never forget. I give my perspective as one that responded to the Towers right before they came down. Never forget. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

I read some feedback on Jason Hobbs re-releasing his Hobbs & Friends Interview with Alex Macris. The demands made by "Facebook Friends" to make the world conform to their vision simply pisses me off. No one is forced to listen to a podcast or a blogpost.  The presence of such does not define your world unless you continually define your world via negativity. Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ S...

Old Man Grognard calls the show about magic item McGuffins. I talk about the influence both Dave and Gary had on D&D. https://anchor.fm/radio-grognard https://www.enworld.org/threads/the-dueling-essays-of-arneson-gygax.667050/ Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

JoeTheLawyer has a podcast episode up talking about his take on artifacts in D&D 5e. I just hate artifacts all together ;) Voicemail # ‪(347) 509-5168‬ Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (affiliate link) https://ko-fi.com/tenkar https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern