Postcards from the Dungeon

A short minisode to introduce listeners to “The Litany” and the heavy metal inspired Pathfinder setting – Dravakor.

In which Jim and Steve discuss how to adapt settings from many varied sources to an RPG, and focus on how to customize the magic system to get just the right feel you are going after. Media Game: Magic: The gathering Game: Dominium Game: Twilight Imperium Game: Runebound Movie: Inception (2010) PftDCast: Our discussion of [...]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss Gallimaufry’s and then get into the topic of beginnings and endings. Media RPG: Dravakor Movie: Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Movie: Witch Hunt (1994) Movie: Blue Iguana (1988) RPG: Masterbook, Blood Shadows RPG: TORG Book: The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton Movie: Star Wars: Episode IV – [...]

In which Jim and Steve discuss Detroit’s crowd sourced Robocop statue and then the related topic of cyberpunk. They discuss common traits, tropes, and characters in cyberpunk as well as great sources of inspiration in books and movies. This super-sized episode comes in at about 90 minutes! Media Web Link: Kickstarter Robocop for Detroit Project [...]

In which Jeb and Steve are joined by guest Thomas (@ScoobyThulu) to discuss Film Noir and Neo Noir. An exploration into the origin of this genre, what movies are considered classics, and finally how to pull Film Noir elements into your stories. Spoilers: Maltese Falcon The Third Man The Usual Suspects Media: RPG: Dravakor Music: [...]

In which Jim and Steve discuss music that influences and inspires RPG settings and adventures; then how to use structure to give a game the ‘feel’ of a TV episode or a movie. Finally Jim gives some good advice for writing a one-shot adventure appropriate for a convention. Media RPG: Dravakor RPG: Tales from the [...]