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

Episodes

E354 - An Ugly Kickstarter and a Good Kickstarter 06.05.2019 11:01

Want to get burned on Traveller5 yet again? Here's you chance. Want an excellent DCC RPG KS? Grab The Crypt in Cadaver Canyon & More! now. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/475776114/the-crypt-in-cadaver-canyon-and-more/description https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/traveller5/traveller-fifth-edition

E353 - Paizo to Publish for 5e & Renovations at Casa de Tenkar 05.05.2019 9:07

Yep, Paizo will be releasing a 5e book with their latest crowdfunding project (NOT via Kickstarter or Indiegogo). Renovations continue at Casa de Tenkar.

E352 - A Rant in Support of Courtney Campbell 04.05.2019 11:40

I hate when those that don't add to the community falsely label members of the community. Thanks to mud slung at Courtney I have an expletive filled rant.

E351 - Joint Statement of BJ Hensley and Frog God Games 03.05.2019 6:30

Joint Statement of BJ Hensley and Frog God Games read by your's truly. Renovations continue in La Casa Tenkar :)

E350 - Digging Out Treasures Prepping for Renovations 02.05.2019 9:38

I really have too much gaming shit. I found some stuff I hadn't seen in years earlier tonight. Heck, i found one thing I thought I had never received...

E349 - Far Away Land OSR Kickstarter - I Even Wrote a Forward :) 01.05.2019 10:10

The was some legal lawyering activity on my end earlier today having NOTHING t do with any of the current drama. More importantly, Far Away Lands OSR is funding on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/305572273/far-away-land-old-school-role-playing-game/description Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tav...

E348 - No Lawyer Episode (Really) - Alien the RPG and OSR Far Away Land 30.04.2019 9:24

Who needs a lawyer? Not Gail Gygax apparently! Also, Alien the RPG and OSR Far Away Land Kickstarter. https://alien-rpg.com/ https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-tom-desanto-vs-gail-gygax-243533?fbclid=IwAR2-yfrCCeSq3kYhjdPgp9DFtdchtloGfejqlZJ72cdrJbWaONBISxVTn7A https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/305572273/far-away-land-old-school-role-playing-game/description Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm...

E347 - More Lawyers and Game of Thrones (No Spoilers) 29.04.2019 11:14

I watched Season 8, Episode 3 of Game of Thrones tonight. What a thrill ride. Also, Joe the Layers sent me some follow up text messages regarding the Tom deSanto / Gail Gygax lawsuit. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast

E346 - Tom DeSanto is Looking for $300K plus in Legal Fees from Gail Gygax 28.04.2019 13:16

Gail Gygax was nice enough to share some emails she received from the law office that Tom DeSanto has retained in his lawsuit against Gail. Additionally, I explain how criminal and civil courts differ and how decisions are made in civil court. It is much less cut and dry than in a criminal court.

E345 - Statement by Bill Webb (Frog God Games) 27.04.2019 7:23

I read Bill Webb's (Frog God Games) statement from earlier today without comment. Link to the blogpost where much of the conversation is happening:   https://www.tenkarstavern.com/2019/04/statement-by-bill-webb.html Link to the original post on the frog God Games website:   https://froggodgames.com/frogs/statement-by-bill-webb/?fbclid=IwAR2SnzK2mmpX5HgZnm8r3vVik-Azjh47kw6NBE3BLOGTgrK9pk-...

E344 - Steve Jackson Games Sales Decline for Fourth Straight Year 26.04.2019 9:36

Steve Jackson Games shared its Report to the Stakeholders for 2018. ICv2 takes a look at the results and so do I. http://www.sjgames.com/general/stakeholders/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43050/steve-jackson-sales-decline-fourth-year Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Disc...

E343 - We Sample Some of the Weekly Tavern Chat Hangout 25.04.2019 13:35

We recorded some of tonight's (4/24) weekly Wednesday night Tavern Chat. Join us weekly at 9 PM Eastern every Wednesday on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server. All are welcome. Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast...

E342 - Some Valid Arguments from both Sides of the Magic Missile / Mirror Image Debate (with more voicemails) 24.04.2019 8:07

Evil Jeff and Old Man Grognard chime in on Magic Missile and Mirror Image. Oh my! Someone might be close to changing my mind... Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast

E341 - RPG Sales were up 18% in 2018 22.04.2019 9:23

From ICV2 - https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43024/hobby-game-sales-total-1-5-billion-2018 hobby game sales were down 3% last year (driven by an 14% drop in Collectible Games - think Magic the Gathering, Pokeman and the like) while RPG sales were up 18%. Interesting times. Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakf...

E340 - I Pop Open a Can of Gygax Beer! 22.04.2019 10:04

My brother in law sent me over a can of Gygax Beer for my Easter Dinner. I pop one open and give my taste review :) Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast

E339 - You Got Your Magic Missile in my Mirror Image (Move Voicemail - More Better) 21.04.2019 9:22

Evil Jeff chimes in on the Magics Missile / Mirror Image discussion. I compare the B/X and AD&D 1e versions of the spell. Blessed holidays to all. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast Podcast

E338 - More Magic Missile Talk (We got Voicemails) 20.04.2019 8:41

Ah, Magic Missile. Not just a simple 1st level spell. Further commentary from Glen Halstrom and JoeTheEawyer.

E337 - Magic Missile has a Duration of 1 Turn in B/X - I Never Knew 19.04.2019 9:57

It came up in last night's weekly Tavern Chat hangout on the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server - in B/X, Magic Missile had a duration of 1 turn, allowing for some interesting implementations.  Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Server RPG Breakfast Club Coast to Coast P...

E336 - News - Licensed AD&D 2e Come to Fantasy Grounds (and a wee bit of Aged Advice ;) 18.04.2019 9:43

Yep, licensed AD&D 2e has come to Fantasy Grounds. Barrel Rider Games joins forces with Gallant Knight. What happens when your Magic Missiles come into contact with Mirror Images (we are talking "Aged Advice" ;)

E335 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Jacob (Nerdolopedia) (Smunchy Games) 17.04.2019 1:12:09

In today's episode I have a Fireside Chat with Jacob of Nerdolopedia and Smunchy Games. We talk game-mastering, VTTS vs Face-to-Face gaming, livestreams, Kickstarter and more. https://www.nerdolopedia.com/ https://smunchygames.com/ Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord Serve...

E334 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Jayson "Rocky" Gardner (Silver Bulette) 16.04.2019 36:13

In today's Designers & Makers Fireside Chat I sit down with Jayson "Rocky" Gardner of Silver Bulette. We talk publishing, the latest Kickstarter and generally chew the fat. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/599310737/creeping-cold Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tavern Discord...

E333 - I Only Recently Realized Elves in Swords & Wizardry Must be Multi-Classed or Single Class Thieves 15.04.2019 9:10

Apparently I need to read my RPG rulebook just a wee bit closer going forward. I just recently realized Elves in Swords & Wizardry can only be fighter/magic-users, fighter/magic-user/thieves or plain old thieves. No single class fighters or magic-users, and no multi classing with just thief and a singe other class. Go figure. Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the...

E332 - Designers & Makers Fireside Chat with Frank (Mottokrosh Machinations) 14.04.2019 1:04:35

In the latest of our Designers & Makers Fireside Chats I sit down with Frank from Mottokrosh Machinations. Frank likes to convert adventures and source materials on the fly between systems and the system his is about to release - Hypertellurians (and which can be found on his website - https://mottokrosh.com/ ) or direct link ( https://mottokrosh.com/hypertellurians/core/ ) is made to be conve...

E331 - All the News That's Fit to Listen To ;) 13.04.2019 9:29

We have a voicemail from old Man Grognard. There is a gamer in need of a new kidney, a monthly 5e magazine in the works, more Midderlands and B'X Essentials is now Old School Essentials.  https://www.gofundme.com/7r4ky3-dakota039s-kidney-fund Support Tavern Chat https://anchor.fm/tavernchat/support Support the Tavern Chat Podcast on Patreon Read the Tenkar's Tavern Blog Join the Tenkar's Tave...

James Smith (Dreams of Mythic Fantasy) Has Passed Far too Soon 12.04.2019 6:50

James Smith (Dreams of Mythic Fantasy) passed yesterday. He was one of the early OSR bloggers and his return to the blogging scene in November of 2018 was long overdue. God bless. Far too soon. https://www.forevermissed.com/james-albert-smith-jr/#about https://dreamsofmythicfantasy.blogspot.com/