Postcards from the Dungeon

In which Jeb and Steve discuss the current movie “Super 8″ and how it harkened back to the youths-have-an-adventure movies of their own youth, the 70′s and 80′s! J.J. Abram’s “Mystery Box” Media Movie: Super 8 (2011) Wikipedia: Super 8 film cameras TV: Friday Night Lights (2006) Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) [...]

Jeb and Steve discuss several, loosely related subjects including literature for young people, having a home or operational base for you PC’s, and GM’s that bait-and-switch campaign settings or themes. We also have a very special guest, Jeb’s youngest daughter Grace, who shares a unique view into the gaming life of an eleven year old. [...]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics; GM burn-out, revamping villains, and the secret structure of cults. 1st Note: My statements about the Jonestown Massacre may be incorrect. Though that’s what I remember from several sources, the wikipedia article linked below suggests otherwise. It seems that they did all know about the [...]

Tresi and Steve discuss the upcoming JiffyCon Boston 2011, which is in Davis Square Boston on Saturday, 25-June-2011. Please, consider attending if you live nearby and want to meet great local gamers and have a fun day of gaming! Media Convention: JiffyCon RPG: Cthulhu Dark RPG: The Loom Movie: The Expendables (2010) Movie: Priest (2011) [...]

In which Steve asks Jim and Jeb about how they introduced their children to gaming and how that’s working out. We also have a very special guest, Jeb’s daughter Nora, who shares with us the unique viewpoint of a child-of-a-gamer. We also explore some tougher questions, like “Do you even want your child to be [...]

In which Steve gives a few impressions of New York city, gathered while vacationing there, and then a very brief teaser of our next full length episode.

In which Jim and Steve discuss the movie “Sucker Punch” as well as some ways to include “metaphor space” action resolution in a campaign. Spoiler Alert Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) Media Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) Movie: Unforgiven (1992) Movie: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Movie: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) Movie: Memento [...]

In which Jim and Steve discuss Angels and Demons, with a particular focus on Demons. We also discuss story uses for Angels & Demons, and when they are “performing their assigned function” and when they are not! Seven Heavenly Virtues Chastity Temperance Charity Diligence Patience Kindness Humility Seven Deadly Sins Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Despair [...]

In which Jim and Steve begin their discussion of Angels & Demons, not the Dan Brown novel but the ancient pan-religious beings of heaven and hell and places between. This is part one of two, with a particular focus on angels. This episode contains spoilers for the following two (2) movies: “The Adjustment Bureau (2011)” [...]

In which Jay Libby is interviewed by Steve over a broad range of subjects including Jay’s personal memoir, the games he’s done art for, and the systems he helped modify and publish. Media Convention: TotalCon RPG: R. Talsorian Games RPG: Cyberpunk v3 RPG: Fuzion Convention: I-Con RPG: Dr. Who (by Cubicle7) RPG: Aliens & Creatures [...]

In which “mean_liar” (not his real name!) and Steve discuss epic level gaming, with a focus on GM’ing such in D&D. “mean_liar” is not only a guest of the show but also the GM of one of Steve’s bimonthly gaming groups. [81 minute episode.] Media Kickstarter: Help Mikey Mason produce his comedy album, get cool [...]

In which Jim and Steve discuss followers, henchmen, familiars, contacts, dependents and their ilk. Thanks, BCGamer, for the topic suggestion! Media Web Link: Back Seat Producers RPG: Dravakor KickStarter: Help Mikey Mason produce his comedy album! Web Link: Send $$$ to Japan to help with Earthquake/Tsunami aftermath Movie: The Beastmaster (1982) RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: [...]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss their experience at “Fear the Con IV” and look ahead to GenCon2011. Then Jeb revisits his nigh heretical claim that /system doesn’t matter/ (aka “I can do that in GURPS!”). And hey, if you’re going to GenCon2011 also … make sure to find us so we can say “Hi!” [...]

In which Steve explains why there was no episode last week, reminds you to donate to the Japanese Earthquake Relief if you’re able, and fields a voice message. Media Podcast: Fear the Boot Convention: Fear the Con IV Web Link: Google Crisis Response: Japan Earthquake 2011 Web Link: RPGNow.com Japan Earthquake Donation Stu’s Podcast: Happy [...]

Jim, Jeb, and Steve spend some time navel gazing after having reached the big five-zero. When they finally get down to business, they discuss the ups and downs, pros and cons of using this modern world as your game setting. This super-sized episode is nearly 100 minutes long. If you’d rather skip the self-referential navel [...]