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MMOs and New Gamers – Ep 19

This week we welcome a new member of the cast, Shawn. He is gracious enough to allow us to record at his house during the summer (thus keeping us from killing each other in a heat induced psychotic...

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Shadowrun – Ep 21

The best way for us to get all the guys together at one venue is to mention that we are going to play Shadowrun. (For those who don’t know) It is a game set in the near future that incorporates …...

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Character Creation: Low Level vs. High – Ep27

Something we used to do a lot was create characters of advanced level, but we stopped and now almost exclusively make entry-level characters and go from there.   Is there a reason to make a more...

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World of Darkness – Ep28

In the early 1990’s a publisher named White Wolf created a campaign world called the World of Darkness. This setting, and the games in it like Vampire the Masquerade and Werewolf the Apocalypse, became...

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Non-Gamers and Your Game – Ep30

Gaming is not a spectator friendly activity. What happens when someone, who is not a gamer, wants in on a game or just wants to watch? Usually it results in awkward silence.   This episode we talk...

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Used Gaming Auction – Ep31

Now for something completely… nope, not gonna do it.   Recently some of our band of malcontents had the pleasure of being welcomed by the Fantasy Shop in St. Charles, Missouri to record during one of...

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PC Plots and Betrayals – Ep36

Something that is lost in a lot of organized or linear campaigns and adventures is the concept of character ambition. Some of the most compelling villains were once friends to the heroes and their...

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2012 New Year’s Resolutions and Challenges – Ep37

For the last episode of the year, we decided to make some commitments for the coming year. We’ve had a really good year and want to start 2012 off right.   2012 New Year’s Resolutions and Challenges –...

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Books – Ep44

Back in episode 8 (Inspiration… aka 4 Loko) we touched on a few books or series that we love, but we really didn’t give the medium a fair shake, so we’ve devoted an entire episode to them.   This is …...

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Dead Worlds – Ep53

Dungeons and Dragons seems to be the game of lost lands. Meaning that there are worlds that were once very popular but have been abandoned by the people that own the rights to them. Are these worlds...

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Unlikely Heroes – Ep63

One of the most common used archetypes in storytelling is the hero of meager beginnings transcending and becoming a hero. It appeals to so many because in a way we think that it could have as easily...

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GenCon 2012: Pre-Con Wishes and Anticipations – Ep68

This year marks the 45th anniversary of our favorite destination, Gen Con. The annual gaming convention is the hallmark of our summer because we, and thousands of our kind, converge on Indianapolis for...

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Frankengaming – Ep73

No, this is not about how cool my friends are and how we love the red-headed stepchild that is Promethean the Created (much to my chagrin).   The term “frankengaming” is actually used quite a bit in...

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Campaign CPR – Ep74

What can you do to revive a dying campaign? When you or your players are dreading the next game session, we have some suggestions to spark some interest into the game and maybe make it fun again.   If...

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Television – Ep75

Being one of the most influential media in the last sixty years, broadcast television has seen a marked decline in popularity. With the use of internet sources like streaming video and other “cutting...

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Playing the Monsters – Ep81

Players playing monsters used to be a DM’s nightmare. Then came games like Vampire the Masquerade and Werewolf the Apocalypse, where you could do just that and redefined the horror genre of gaming...

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Mulligans, Bandaids & RetCons – Ep95

Sometimes you need a do-over and sometimes they can really ruin a game. As many GMs have found, the quick fix, the re-roll and the outright redaction can come into play throughout a campaign. Are they...

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We are Gamerstable – Ep100

Now that we have hit 100 episodes, we have decided to introduce ourselves. About f*cking time! I know right.   We have learned a lot during this. Not just about the games we love, but about gamers and...

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Mercy vs. Murder – Ep111

Do you kill the bad guy or do you let him live? A question that is rarely asked in the games that we play, though perhaps it should.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, … Continue...

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Horror – Ep113

Is it Halloween already? Hell no. We do our horror episode in June! If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Greg, Shannon, Dave...

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Social Skills – Ep120

One aspect of roleplaying games that has grown in fashion with us is the concept of the “social skill”. Where we used to role play situations, now we roll a die add a modifier and move on. Has this...

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LARP – Ep178

For years we have scoffed at them. LARPers are an aspect in our sub-culture that many don’t understand and LARP was for weirdos or theater majors. Recently we decided that it was hypocritical of us to...

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Setting – Ep182

How important is setting in an RPG? For us, it is well documented that for D&D it is something that most of us enjoy. But is it necessary?   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here,...

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Tension & Mood – Ep234

Are you in the mood? Plot is awesome, but what makes a game fun to play at the table is effective use of tension and mood. This topic was elected by our wonderful patrons. Cast – Dan, Eric, Jayson,...

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Movie Mining: Hellboy – Ep259

A rare “gamer perfect storm”. The 2004 film based on the Dark Horse comic is everything a gamer should like, and would make the perfect RPG campaign.   Cast – Mike, Dan, Eric and Jayson   Like our...

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Vampires – Ep268

Iconic villains, romantic dreamboats, monsters. Vampires are all of these things. We discuss some of our favorite vampire lore and movies and how they can work in your game.   Cast – Brandon, Brandi,...

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Imbalance – Ep277

The greatest adventuring party was NOT balanced. Does the game need to be balanced?   Cast – Dan, Eric, Brandi and Mike   Like our show? Become a Patron.   If you have some input on this, leave a...

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Milestones – Ep280

Are there more perks you can add to a game, other than leveling, to act as milestones to a character or even a campaign arc?   Cast – Dan, Toju, Eric, Shannon, Jayson, Shawn, Brandi, Mike and Brandon...

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Dark & Dirty Themes – Ep281

Adult themes are really fun, can be cathartic, but can also drive some players away. Be careful.   Cast – Jayson, Mike, Brandon, Brandi, Dan and Eric     If you have some input on this, leave a comment.

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Goals – Ep288

Are goals integral to engagement, or are they a waste of time?   Cast – Dan, Eric, Jayson, Brandi, Mike and Shannon   Like our show? Become a Patron.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment.

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Playing Multiple Characters – Ep290

Is it really faux pas for players to play multiple characters? Traditionally it is frowned upon at our table. But why?   Cast – Brandon, Dan, Brandi, Eric, Jayson and Mike     Like our show? Become a...

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Weird – Ep292

Roy H. Hobbs Weird, man. Weird.   Cast – Dan, Eric, Brandon, Brandi, Mike and Shannon… then Jayson   Like our show? Become a Patron.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment.

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Finding the Next Game – Ep297

Sometimes it’s just as easy as saying, “what do you want to do?”, and other times it’s more complicated.   Cast – Jayson, Mike, Brandon, Brandi, Dan, Shannon and Eric   Like our show? Become a Patron....

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