Tavern Chat

I've been asked to give my thoughts on how to vet Kickstarter Projects. While far from a complete list on the topic, I do share some thoughts on the matter.

Yep, today marks three years of retirement for me, and although the month of July has been hectic with personal and family obligations, I do have plans for the summer. Revised blog and possibly a short, monthly zine.

During tonight's weekly Tavern Chat on the Tavern's Discord server, James Spahn brought up a new RPG Quickstart - the 122 page Against the Dark Master clone of Middle Earth Role Playing. You've been warned. https://discord.gg/tdVSQeG https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/273729/Against-the-Darkmaster--Quickstart?affiliate_id=1446 (affiliate link) Support The Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar (a...

DM Mike cals in with some thoughts on Stranger Things and I make some observations on ENWorld and its sudden lack of advertising. Support the Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

JoeTheLawyer brings up a good point - what group of nerds has three out of four find girlfriends in their teen years at the same time? ;)

In Season 3 of Stranger Things, D&D still plays a role, but it is shown more as something of the time of childish things to be left behind. Although I talk about the place of D&D, as for the plot of Season 3, it is a spoiler free podcast ;)

Voicemails from Tim and Ivy Shorts as well as Glen Halstrom. Yes, I revisit low ability scores and controlling you own voice. Never put your integrity in the hands of others. Support the Tavern www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Ah, sweet "I'm a gonna punch Tenkar in the f'n throat!" Gareth. He sneaks a Far West update in on his dead intothefarwest.com website. How do you control the narrative? When you force conversations into forums you control. https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2019/07/far-west-update-gareth-will-no-longer.html Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreo...

Vince Florio announced today that the Roll for Initiative Podcast is coming to an end after 10 years. Gaming podcasts in general owe Vince a debt of gratitude. http://rfipodcast.com/show/2019/07/11/the-end-of-an-era-thanks-for-all-the-fish-rfi-is-ending/ Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

Glen (Old Man Grognard) called the show to talk about low stats. It makes me think even more on the topic. Dangerous, I know ;) Google Voicemail # (347) 509-5168‬ Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

We have a new $50 backer on Patreon. Yes, Jason understands me ;) Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar   https://www.patreon.com/tenkarstavern

It seems that many (if not most) of the Kickstarters that fund but fail to deliver in a timely manner (if at all) share a common denominator - their creators often have mental health issues. Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar  

The main Tunnels & Trolls Facebook group went dark last week, leaving hundreds of T&T fans without a home. Although there is a new group to take its place, it shows what can happen in social media if a publisher doesnt have control over its own communities. https://www.facebook.com/groups/deluxetunnelsandtrolls/about/ Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar &...

Who would really bring an Int 3 adventurer on an adventure? How would a Str 3 magic-user make the 5 mile trek to a dungeon? Oh, and a good ole' 'F U" to a jackass or two. Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar  

An update? No way! And of course the issues mentioned would not be issues if this had only been completed in a timely fashion. Even hitting the ludicrous Jan 2019 date would have solved issues. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lotfp-hardcover-referee-book#/ Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar  

As small explosions go off around me in the Pocono Mountains, I think about gunpowder in fantasy RPGs

Yep, the ENnies nominees were announced today. I make some picks and in turn, discover some interesting tools. http://www.ennie-awards.com/blog/2019-ennie-nominations/ Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

I find myself backing Kickstarters and then the books go directly on my gaming shelves. I need to read more or buy less ;) Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

Ivy calls the show. Then the talk turns towards sandboxes and hex crawls, and what players need to do for their GM. Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

Found this on ENWorld: Solasta: Crown of the Magister D&D Video Game Coming To Kickstarter . Not that even the publisher links to D&D. Hmmm. Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

I'm working on an adventure for use in the Tenkar's Tavern One Shot Roleplaying Group, Shire Con and Gamehole - Demonic Dungeon of the Bone Dreamer. I talk a bit about the differences between writing an adventure for yourself, convention play and for others to run. Oh, and a bit more on "drones" with a voicemail from Glen Halstrom. Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/te...

Today we have two voicemails, I talk about my definition of drones, Open d6 is now recognized at DTRPG, and Bunnies & Burrows and Far Way Land OSR have arrived! Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

In today's episode I sit down with Ben Barsh of Pacesetter Games, perhaps best known for the Best Hair in the OSR ;) We talk all things gaming, gaming conventions, gaming Kickstarters & more! Reaping at River's End for 5e and S&W RPG! Kickstarter Support the Tavern www.amazon/shop/eriktenkar https://ko-fi.com/tenkar

Yep, voicemails doth overflow today. Wow. Thank you all for your support. It literally means the world to me. You can support The Tavern / Tavern Chat by shopping at amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar

Heh. Ivy left four voicemails last night. With that kind of support, i know I'm in good hands. Support The Tavern at https://www.amazon.com/shop/eriktenkar