Postcards from the Dungeon

In which Jeb, Mikey, and Steve discuss the games they are running at Fear the Con 6; Steve admits that despite promises, one year ago to the contrary, he still hasn’t prepped a game for FtC6; and they offer suggestions on how to prep and run games for a convention. Resources and References Con: Fear […]

Mikey and Steve discuss the work, software, and technique that went into creating, recording, and mastering his Barbarian Jetpack album. Then they discuss the policy changes at Kickstarter, and both express their opinions about what Kickstarter is and is not. The phrase “caveat emptor” comes up. Then they go on to discuss how Kickstarter has […]

Follow-up interview with Tristan and Joel of “The GM’s Real-World Reference.” Steve asks questions about how the project (a successful kickstarter discussed in episode 87) went and what the kickstarter process is like. Resources and References Kickstarter: The GM’s Real-World Reference DriveThruRPG: The GM’s Real-World Reference Kicktraq: The GM’s Real-World Reference PftDCast: Episode Eighty-Seven – […]

In which Jeb, Mikey, and Steve hear from Peter, a GM and Player in one of Steve’s game groups, responding to our episode “Munchkin Grousing.” Peter makes a passionate defense for optimized characters, and suggests ways that GM’s can work with power-gamers or reel them in, when absolutely necessary. Resources and References Podcast: PftDCast Episode […]

Jeb and Steve discuss the new movie from Peter Jackson, The Hobbit. Finally they relate the movie to table-top RPG’s and note some do’s and don’ts for GM’s trying to run Tolkien inspired fantasy campaigns. Correction, near the end Steve mentions the “magical dwarven weave” but actually means the “magical Elven weave” – very different! […]

Steve interviews Isaac about his successful Kickstarter campaign for AlcheMonster. They discuss how the campaign went, what lessons were learned, what Isaac would advise others that may be interested in using Kickstarter to fund their project, and finally, what plans he has for AlcheMonster. Resources and References RPG: AlcheMonster – Web Site RPG: AlcheMonster – […]

Jeb, Mikey and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics. Jeb talks about the D&D 1st edition game he started with his family, including his wife, on a rainy afternoon in Ohio. They go on to lose Steve because his Internet connection flaked out, but they made up for it by describing the heroic Dental Cleric […]

In which Jeb, Mikey, and Steve announce their “Postcards from the Dungeon Contest” semi-finalist pick, and then discuss the latest James Bond movie: Skyfall. Resources and References Movie: Skyfall (2012) Movie: Casino Royale (2006) Movie: Quantum of Solace (2008) RPG: James Bond 007: Role-Playing In Her Majesty’s Secret Service (by Victory Games)

In which Jeb interviews Chris Griesinger (whom he met at Pandoracon) about “Reclamation: Post-Apocalyptic Horror RPG” a successfully funded Kickstarter project that is now available through DriveThruRPG. Resources and References Convention: Pandoracon KS: Reclamation: Post-Apocalyptic Horror RPG RPG: Architect Games RPG: DriveThruRPG – Reclamation

Steve discusses the new RPG AlcheMonster with author Isaac Crutchfield, in preparation for his modest Kickstarter project. Resources and References KS: AlcheMonster RPG: Dresden Files YouTube: Isaac’s Channel VG: Custom Robo RPG: GURPS Website: Warehouse88 RPG: AlcheMonster Website Blog: AlcheMonster Blog

In which Steve interviews Kyle Simons about his new RPG “Magicians: The Language RPG” – a game in which the players learn to speak Korean, and that language skill empowers their characters spell casting! Also, “Games 4 Troops” is holding an auction of classic games to raise money for The Blue Star Mothers’ Freedom Box […]

In which Jeb, Mikey, and Steve grouse, grumble, and gripe about the effect munchkins can have on a campaign. And, we tell a couple of gaming stories! Resources and References RPG: GURPS RPG: Basic Action Super Hero (BASH!) RPG: Everway RPG: Champions

Jeb, Mikey, and Steve discuss story structure, the 3/5/7/(n-1) act play structure, and finally discuss “The Snowflake Method.” Resources and References Website: The Snowflake Method Wikipedia: Three Act Structure Movie: Star Wars (1977) Website Graffiti of Pompeii Website: What’s wrong With The Three Act Structure Books: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Books: A Game […]

Steve discusses the new setting book Achtung! Cthulhu with Chris Birch. Resources and References RPG: Starblazer Adventures RPG: Legends of Anglerre RPG: Achtung! Cthulhu Facebook: Modiphius RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: Call of Cthulhu RPG: PDQ – Prose Descriptive Qualities RPG: Trail of Cthulhu RPG: Realms of Cthulhu Wikipedia: Evacuation of Dunkirk Podcast: Fear the Boot […]

Jeb, Mikey and Steve discuss the third installment of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movie trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises, and then try to find a way to relate it back to table-top RPG’s with mixed results. By the way, Mikey’s album “Barbarian Jetpack” is further along now then when we recorded this episode. Resources and References […]