Adventures in the Vale Taverncast - A Folk Tabletop RPG Discussion Podcast

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers continue to explore the underworld beneath Lornedain.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921   Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y...

This week I interview Todd from Hexed Press and ask him to break down precisely what "hexcrawling" is and how to use it in our games.  Hexcrawling 101 by Hexed Press https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLziM9Uia5X2loq5OUwbR87m6dz0lBVaWT&si=ehmAMheTMdn7C0Rj Cooke Expert Set B/X D&D - https://www.nobleknight.com/P/280/Expert-Rulebook-1st-3rd-Printings-Erol-Otus-Cover   The Crown Tavern by Roya...

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers explore the underworld beneath Lornedain.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921   Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKeyjvkyFGk...

This week Jake and I discuss how to make an RPG character.  Are backstories ok?  How much?  Also, Dwarves!  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb   Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers begin their investigation....with a tavern brawl.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921   Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael Gelfhi https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDed9jQ1Y1gKe...

This week Jake and I discuss what a dungeon is and answer the question "What can a dungeon be?"  Are they even needed?  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb   Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

An actual play of Shadowdark RPG!  This week the adventurers arrive in the Barony of Lornedain to find that in the spectre of people going missing, much is amiss.  Shadowdark RPG by The Arcane Library https://www.thearcanelibrary.com/ City of Brass by Frog God Games https://www.froggodgames.com/products/18135?variant=42700448202921   Miguel Johnson https://www.youtube.com/c/MiguelJohnson Michael G...

This week I am joined by someone that many consider the Godfather of the OSR hobby, Matt Finch.  We seek to answer the question "How can we help people make the transition from the brand RPG game into the old school hobby?"  Check out all of their amazing products at https://www.mythmeregames.com/ .  The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our game...

This week Jake and I discuss what a monster is and answer the question "What is the question a dragon asks?"  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games!  https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb   Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.

This week Jake and I discuss preparation for Gamemasters.  Tips, tricks, guides, advice and ideas.   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  The free edition of Worlds Without Number: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348809/Worlds-Without-Number-Free-Edition   Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb   Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by My...

This week I'm joined with game designer, blogger and vanguard of the Free Kriegsspeil Renaissance Jim Parkin.  We answer the question, "Is it possible to have a full and satisfying TTRPG campaign consisting of 15 minute car rides with your 8 year old son?" D66 Classless Kobolds https://d66kobolds.blogspot.com/ "Weird North" RPG https://classless-kobolds.itch.io/weird-north    The Crown Tavern by R...

This week I discuss the misconception about lethality in old school renaissance tabletop RPG games, and how it's actually about allowing the players to make choices.  Original blog article here:  https://mythicmountainsrpg.substack.com/p/the-myth-of-osr-lethality    The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb Myth...

I'm joined by Lane Bowen and we discuss Dungeon Crawl Classics and his homebrew setting "Moonthrone" as well as advice for new DCC players.  Dungeon Crawl Classics Quick Start Rules Free!  https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf   The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games! https://discord.gg/YZkfWePb  Mythic Mo...

Review of "Dungeon Crawl Classics" by Goodman Games and Actual Play of "Sinking the Stercorarius" by 2 Old Guy Games. "Sinking the Stercorarius" https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/318718/Sinking-the-Stercorarius-The-Salty-Funnel-0-Level-Adventure .  Dungeon Crawl Classics Quickstart Rules: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf .  The Crown Tavern by Royalty...

We talk about our recent and upcoming projects, how Jake got started in tabletop roleplaying.  The safety/communication tools "stars and wishes" as well as "the open door."  How to leave a TTRPG game and how to get started.  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/monstrous-3 .  The Crown Tavern by Royaltyfreesounds.  "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada.  Come and join our games!  https://di...

Mausritter review and discussion.  https://mausritter.com/ , "Adventure" by Alexander Nakarada. "The Crown Tavern" by Royaltyfreesounds.  Join us!  https://discord.gg/WmUyvM9hQp .  Mythic Mountains RPG logo owned by Mythic Mountains RPG.  Check out our Actual Plays and other videos:  https://www.youtube.com/@mythicmountainsrpg/  

In the Earldom of Ek two brave mice face peril and villainy to aid their neighbors in Stumpsville.

In this episode of Adventures in the Vale Taverncast I give my first impressions as a new player of 1st Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons as well as info about the classic tournament module The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan. 

Trailer for our new folk tabletop RPG discussion podcast.