B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)

The Arcane Alienist

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A podcast mostly about tabletop roleplaying games, from game theory and concepts to session recaps to sources of inspiration. I also occasionally delve into other nerdy things like board games, comics, books, movies, and television. Email: arcane.alienist@gmail.com. You can leave a voicemail message here or through Speakpipe: http://www.speakpipe.com/ArcaneAlienist #oldschoolessentials #d&d5e #mongoosetraveller#talesofthevaliant#morkborg

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B. J. (aka “GameDoc”)

Episodes

RPG a Day Ketchup: Days 7 & 8, Small and Stream 08.08.2021 21:46

Thoughts on short stories and streaming social media. Plus #RPGaDay2021 calls form the usual suspects: Joe, Jason, and Daniel.

Session Recap: Retainers and Revenge 07.08.2021 28:26

The party recruits some help, Harald gets his revenge on the big lizard, and a hero falls. Also, more MoTU with calls from Joe, Karl, and Jason, and a call in from Collin Green about hobgoblins.

RPG a Day Ketchup: Days 5 & 6, Thrones and Flavor 06.08.2021 12:09

Hey, I’m all caught up on #RPGaDAY2021. Don’t let the title fool you, this episode includes thoughts on when a GM should NOT roll in the open.

RPG a Day Ketchup: Days 3 & 4, Tactics and Weapon 05.08.2021 17:32

More #RPGaDAY2021 fun

RPG a Day Ketchup: Days 1 & 2, Scenario and Map 05.08.2021 14:36

I’m playing catch-up (“ketchup”) for #RPGaDAY2021. Be sure to follow me all month, along with other Anchor podcasts including Hindsightless, the GMologist Presents, Jewels from NZ, and Spikepit.

Preview: The Green Knight 04.08.2021 4:23

If you can do so SAFELY, check out the Green Knight before it’s gone from the theater. I’ll be back with a full review later.

Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Reactions 29.07.2021 27:48

My review of the Kevin Smith’s new Masters of the Universe series on Netflix.

Session Recap: Where Are the Bugbears? 19.07.2021 35:10

Calls about orc masks and unicorns from Joe, Jason, and Daniel. And a recap of the latest session.

Unicorns and a Dearth of Virtuous Maidens 13.07.2021 9:48

In the last session recap I neglected to include the party’s brief encounter with a unicorn.

Orc Masks and Other Stuff 12.07.2021 20:32

Some calls from other prestigious podcasters and a fun fact about the Orcs of Urd.

Session Recap: Still Lookin’ for Goblins 07.07.2021 25:38

A little more on IP, including a call from Spencer of Keep Off the Borderlands, and a recap of the most recent session.

Calls and Responses 20.06.2021 18:03

Happy Father’s Day. In this episode, some calls from Daniel, Brian, and Jason. Check out their podcasts as well.

The Ins and Outs of Intellectual Properties 10.06.2021 33:10

Calls from Jason and Joe, and a long, rambling line of musing on how existing IP gets adapted into roleplaying games.

The Lord of the Dead and the Queen of Lost Souls 05.06.2021 21:26

More lore from the Mythic World of Urd, plus some calls from Joe, Jason, and Daniel. Also, check out that rockin’ new theme music!

Session Recap: Gone Lookin’ for Goblins 27.05.2021 25:38

Recap of the party’s journey into the goblin’s lair. Also a little about a 2e game where I’m actually a player.

Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho, it’s Dwarves on This Week’s Show! 18.05.2021 23:42

All about dwarves in the Mythic World of Urd.

Session Recap: For Eric 08.05.2021 31:18

We unexpectedly lost a player and good friend this week. But we decided to play on in his honor. So here’s the latest adventure in the Mythic World of Urd, featuring wizards, lizards, goblins, and falconry.

Goblins and Trolls are Goblins and Trolls (not Goblins and Trolls) 30.04.2021 21:01

The unique (yet totally plagiarized) lore of goblins and trolls in the Mythic World of Urd.

Session Recap: Pining for Treasure 19.04.2021 27:32

Session recap as the party ventures into the shunned pine forest in search of a treasure filled tower. Also, called from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast. And be sure to check out Jim Davis and Jonathan Pruitt of Web DM on YouTube!

Arcane Magic 10.04.2021 22:19

An overview of arcane magic in the Mythic World of Urd

Lovecraft and Watchmen Revisited 10.04.2021 8:06

Calls from Joe Salvador, the author of Eldritch Tales and from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast. Also the oft overlooked connection between Lovecraft and Watchmen.

Inspiration: H. P. Lovecraft 29.03.2021 30:00

Calls from Daniel Norton and Tim Shorts, a review of the Eldritch Tales RPG, and more on the father of eldritch horror himself, H. P. Lovecraft.

Session Recap: The Tradeway and the Canopies 22.03.2021 33:25

The initial outing for 1st level characters in the Mythic World of Urd. The party meets one very naught kitty, a pair of hell-raising elves, leans some halfling and goblin lore, and lines up their first gig.

The Castle and The Canopies 17.03.2021 14:40

An overview of the “home base” setting for the initial leg of the campaign.

An Interesting Question 17.03.2021 2:47

Would you want you as a player in a game you DM? Wolf you want to play in a game that you DM’d?