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...
View ArticleShadowrun – 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 …...
View ArticleCharacter 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...
View ArticleWorld 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...
View ArticleNon-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...
View ArticleUsed 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...
View ArticlePC 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...
View Article2012 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 –...
View ArticleBooks – 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 …...
View ArticleDead 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...
View ArticleUnlikely 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...
View ArticleGenCon 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...
View ArticleFrankengaming – 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...
View ArticleCampaign 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...
View ArticleTelevision – 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...
View ArticlePlaying 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...
View ArticleMulligans, 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...
View ArticleWe 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...
View ArticleMercy 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...
View ArticleHorror – 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...
View ArticleSocial 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...
View ArticleLARP – 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...
View ArticleSetting – 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,...
View ArticleTension & 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,...
View ArticleMovie 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...
View ArticleVampires – 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,...
View ArticleImbalance – 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...
View ArticleMilestones – 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...
View ArticleDark & 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.
View ArticleGoals – 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.
View ArticlePlaying 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...
View ArticleWeird – 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.
View ArticleFinding 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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