The Arcane Alienist

It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024!Check out this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.comTravellerhttps://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/start-hereTales of the Valianthttps://www.talesofthevaliant.comOld School Essentials https://necroticgnome.comKnave https://questingbeast.itch.io/knave

It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out this year’s prompts at www.autocratik.comTraveller https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/start-hereTales of the Valianthttps://www.talesofthevaliant.comTales of the Valiant Play Sessionhttps://youtu.be/3XAJxO_-Jn4?si=wIYPwilFUZ7dar4Y

It’s time for #RPGaDay 2024! Check out the prompts at www.autocratik.comHere’s link to our character creation video for Top Secret: New World Order: https://youtu.be/qSy7ixdnkKM?si=aCq0uy93wANp8rUf

Hey, Bub... In this episode I'm joined by Jason of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast to discuss the latest film in superhero cinema: Deadpool & Wolverine. Plus our reactions to the announced return of Robert Downey, Jr. to the MCU. No Canadians were harmed in the making of this episode. SNKT! Make sure you also check out Jason's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376

Here's my initial review of Tales of the Valiant, the new 5e variant from Kobold Press https://www.talesofthevaliant.com/ Be sure to watch our upcoming Tales of the Valiant play stream on the GMologist YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAJxO_-Jn4 I also have a call from the Pink Phantom. Be sure to check out his podcast, Phantom Thoughts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

In this episode, I'm joined by Karl Rodriguez of the GMologist Presents to discuss different interpretations of goblins, orcs, trolls, and other such creatures, and we respond to calls from Riley (Diegetic Advancement) and Joe (Hindsightless). Links: The GMologist Presents: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ Digetic Advancemtn: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dieg...

In this episode I recap the completion of the Veiled Society by my theater kids group and some new ideas on goblins.

Not much here. Just a short episode to wish everyone a good Independence Day and a bonus unboxing.

My last report out from North Texas RPG Con. Plus a bonus unboxing. https://www.rollacrit.com/pages/bag-of-holding

Here’s a recap of the games I played at North Texas RPG Con. Also, a call from Amy Lee.

I’m on my way to North Texas RPG Con. But first I have to get through the gridlock on I-35. Thanks to T. J. Drennan for the opening music.

In this episode I have calls from Evil Jeff, Daniel Norton, Karl Rodriguez, and Jason Connerly. Plus, a recap of my travels across the Greenest State in the Land of the Free. Be sure to check out these amazing podcasts: Minions & Musings (by Evil Jeff) Bandit's Keep (by Daniel Norton) Monsters and Treasure (by Daniel Norton & K.R. King) The GMologist Presents (by Karl Rodriguez) Nerd's RPG Variety...

Here's my first episode recorded using GarageBand for Mac. So the question is - What are the essential items you need to run an RPG on the fly?

A long overdue update on D&D with theater kids. Also a call from Daniel Norton of the Bandit’s Keep YouTube and Podcast.

In this episode I have calls from Joe, Karl, Mirke, and Jason, plus a brief recap of my second Knave/OSE group's last game session. Hindsightless (Joe Richer) https://open.spotify.com/show/3LMcaHlfCDZrjUGEYEZbYx The GMologist Presnets (Karl Rodriquez) https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ Mirke the Meek https://open.spotif...

I’ve got a couple of calls from Jason and an update on D&D with the a bunch of band kids and theater nerds. Nerds RPG Variety Cast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf Also be sure to check out some cool solo play from Daniel Norton: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLWlyyPUNLSxVSJUJ5hxyqKMDZnE5LQ9M&si=HI05U8gB3qarjfdl

Now I’m running an Old School/New School campaign with high school kids. And more keep showing up! Products used at the table: Arcknight flat minis: https://arcknight.squarespace.com Monster Fight Club scenery: https://monsterfightclub.com/ Warlock stairs, ladders, and dungeon dressings: https://shop.wizkids.com/products/copy-of-warlock-tiles-stairs-ladders https://shop.wizkids.com/products/warloc...

Flying a ship takes coordination and discipline. Unfortunately, you're a bunch of raccoons… In this episode, I review the hilarious Raccoon Sky Pirates from Hectic Electron Games. You can find the game at their website: https://www.hecticelectron.com/ Also be sure to check out our live play of the game at the GMologist YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOx7VJObmeKlCjdSDkKZfTQ/a...

I am a couple of days away from getting back to running my homebrew setting, this time with a city-based adventure and a table full of teenage rookies for players. Here's a little bit of new lore and a question for the audience. Also, we have calls from Jason Connerly and Mirke the Meek regarding computers and video games in D&D. Be sure and check out Mrike's new podcast (and Jason's old one). Mir...

Some thoughts on the relationship between tabletop games and video games. Plus calls from Karl and Jason.

In this episode I circle back around to the metagame of Old School D&D - the understanding of what drives the game forward. Plus a fist-time call from the Original Jason (Hobbs) The Random Screed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yqtTfxYKD1ap7X39InSFa Here's the episode of Hindsightless were Joe talks about a villain that gets to metagame: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fak38SQGzXfn5vsSJs...

This is our final episode for Native American Heritage Month. I'll talk about some traditional games of chance as well as Naasii, a push your luck dice game from the makers of Coyote & Crow. https://shop.coyoteandcrow.net/products/naasii-a-coyote-crow-dice-game Be sure to check out Part 2 of our Coyote & Crow reveiw over on the GMologist Presents: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EgR8...

In this episode for November is Native American Heritage Month, I want to highlight the Bobcat, and independent comic by Cherokee creator James Hostler. Set in Indian Territory, 1898, it’s a blend of superhero, western, steampunk, sci-fi, and historical fiction. Check it out online: https://www.thebobcat.net/ Notes on Cherokee Language: Gvhei = Bobcat Osiyo = Hello Ulihelisdi, nigade = Welcome, ev...

November is Native American Heritage Month. In this episode I am joined by frequent collaborator Karl (of The GMologist Presents) and my friend and fellow gamer Sarah to discuss Coyote & Crow (https://coyoteandcrow.net/). We cover the concept and the setting for the game, including the ways it helps players get drawn into an Indigenous mindset. This the first of two reviews. Our second one will ap...

Old school education had its “Three R’s” but what about old school gaming? Plus calls from Karl and Jason. The GMologits Presents (Karl Rodriguez) https://open.spotify.com/show/2rN4slVxXBZpTDxweaR1Ap https://youtube.com/@thegmologist9270?si=Gs5BhfTqSW-zscKD Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (Jason Connerly) https://open.spotify.com/show/4oPnUnwitpUqn9saEkFaNf