The Home of Hero Points - the DC Heroes RPG podcast - and Let's Roll! - the role-playing podcast about the gamer experience!
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I’m a psychic and I like roleplaying, but is it your future... or mine? questions are welcomed.
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a comedic role-playing podcast set in our modern-day (kind of. idk. there's robots and magic apps???) join dungeon-master Alec Robbins along w/ Jason Emmons, Lauren Hoepner, and Ronnie Dezsi as they come to blows with fast-food conglomerates, laser tag champions, anime collectibles, and more! (new episode every 2 weeks)
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Mythical is an actual play Pokémon-inspired Dungeons & Dragons podcast! It is broken down into smaller seasons where new listeners can pick up quickly, but older audiences can still feel invested in the creation of our worlds.Seasons 1 and 3 were streamed live on twitch.tv/pkmncast, and this is the audio version of our episodes. Season 2 was recorded at 2016 Gen Con. Seasons 4 and 5 were recorded locally with the crew.It's important to note that each Season is self-contained and you do NOT n ...
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An actual play podcast using the Savage Worlds system with a splash of Mage. The Gateway Consortium has achieved interstellar travel through the use of arcane portals. Our heroes are an unlikely bunch, including a 30-year-old woman stuck in a 9-year-old body, a snake person, and a pet horn dog named Chocolates. They travel the universe, helping(?) people as they map the portal network. Join us for apocalyptic prophecies, feats of magic, hardcore parkour, and much more! Welcome to Atlas Stell ...
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Dicing With Design: Role Playing, Wargaming, Card games & Board Game Design
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The Dicing with Design podcast is all about games design: how they're created, designed and played. We talk everything games design, from role playing games, to wargaming, to collectible card games, to board games, to video games. We'll dissect what makes a good game, and what makes a system terrible to play. We're planning to create out own game over the course of the podcast, designing live on-air, and alongside the games design chat, we'll be talking general gaming news and views. We play ...
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Hero Points is back! Siskoid and Shag present a Hero Points/JSA Podcast crossover by covering "The World at War", a sourcebook covering the World War II era, all its homefront heroes AND the stars of war comics like Sgt. Rock. It's the most requested DC Heroes RPG book in the catalog, so we can safely say "because YOU demanded it!" Relevant images …
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Hilarious Random Tables and Rogue Trader: Soul Reaver – After Hours Revised
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1:38:52Aaron, Dan, Tom, and I discuss an adventure for Rogue Trader. It’s called Soul Reaver and Aaron has no knowledge of the 40k setting, which makes him the perfect reviewer for this adventure. We then devolve into madness, thanks to random roll tables in Mutant Chronicles, System Failure, Immortal: The Invisible War, and fan-created critical hit table…
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Gen Con 2025 Wrapup: episode 207
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1:40:10Gen Con 2025 was a blast and we saw a lot and played a lot of great games! I talk with Caleb, Tom, Aaron, Elle, and David about their experiences this year. I’ve included links below for games we discuss. RPPR News: I just posted my sixth original PDF, Alienation of the Flesh, I’ve made in the last year for the RPPR Patreon! To celebrate, I’ve crea…
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Mothership: ARKYVR – Interview with author Rhodrick Magsino
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15:32I interviewed Rhodrick Magsino, author of ARKYVR at Gen Con 2025 about his new module. ARKYVR is a multimedia MOTHERSHIP 1E setting & toolkit to play documentary filmmakers in space. Equipped with only their camera gear, ARKYVRs will attempt to document life in space and expose corporate client atrocities while surviving the void’s unspeakable horr…
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Sneaking with the Batmobile – RPPR After Hours Revised
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1:41:50We review Judge’s Guild Journal #18, d20 Kazakhstan for System Armageddon,, Atlas Shrugged the third movie, and Arkham Knight’s terrible batmobile. This is a classic episode from the archives of the RPPR Patreon, now with improved audio quality. Enjoy! RPPR News: The price of our lowest tier on the RPPR Patreon is going up from $2 to $3 on October …
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The Schlock Singularity – RPPR After Hours Revised
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2:14:23We review three RPG source books: Tarlkin’s Landing from Judge’s Guild, Earthshaker from TSR, and The Nightlife RPG by Stellar Games. We also discuss the gradual merging of bad movies like Samurai Cop and the Room into a schlock singularity and the future of bad-good movies. If you enjoy this episode, join the RPPR Patreon to get instant access to …
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What is Shadowdark? An Interview with Kelsey Dionne about the OSR hit RPG
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25:10Shadowdark is a fantasy role playing game built on OSR design principles with several new mechanics, including a real time torch light rule and experience point rules that emphasize exploration over violence. I sat down with the game’s creator, Kelsey Dionne at Gen Con to discuss the game’s creation, its mechanics, and how Kelsey has been able to b…
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RPPR Live at Gen Con 2025 – Episode 206
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1:11:29We had a blast at Gen Con this year! We recorded a lot of panels and games this year but this live recording of RPPR was a highlight for sure. In this episode, members of the RPPR cast talk about their gaming highlights over the last year, plans for RPPR in the near future, and games we wish we could play but never can bring to the table. Plus a se…
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deadEarth RPG and Roar – RPPR After Hours Revised
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2:45:03deadEarth is one of the weirdest RPGs I’ve seen. It features a d1000 mutation table. Back in 2015, Tom, Aaron, and I went up to St. Louis to catch the live Night Vale show. Before that though, we went through character creation in deadEarth. We also discuss deadEarth’s setting and starting adventure, Caleb shares his thoughts on the game, and we ta…
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My New Action Horror RPG – Labyrinth Signal – RPPR Episode 205
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45:26I’ve written a new action horror RPG called Labyrinth Signal. It’s a d20-based system inspired by survival horror games like Silent Hill and Alan Wake. It uses an innovative combo meter mechanic for combat that adds tactical depth to fighting monsters and mitigates the swinginess of normal d20 fights. I talk about the mechanics and inspirations wit…
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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes the Irredeemable Shag and his GameMaster Patrick Pence to talk about the granddaddy of science fiction games, Traveller! Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to use (or not use) any given RPG's big Meta-Arc! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the F…
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Lucky 13 and Head Canon – RPPR After Hours Revised
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1:44:07We review Rifter #13, Palladium’s own magazine about their games. We also talk about headcanon, which is the idea of making your story behind a fictional story – like the cop wizards of Payday 2. This episode is from April 2015 but making fun of Palladium is timeless! If youBởi Ross Payton
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Darktek for Dark Conspiracy and Warrens of the Ratmen – RPPR After Hours Revised
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1:25:39In this episode, we review Darktek, a supplement for Dark Conspiracy filled with odd gear choices, and Warrens of the Ratmen, a 3E supplement about ratmen and their warrens. We also talk about the Superbowl and 50 Shades of Grey. This episode was originally posted in March 2015 so enjoyBởi Ross Payton
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Ravenloft Darklords and the Manther: After Hours Episode 2 Revised
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On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes back Daniel "Pout" Ouellet to cover Torg Eternity, the genre mash-up cinematic game they've been playing together for the past three years. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how the GameMaster's voice might change with the game's genre! Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcas…
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Siskoid doles out GameMaster advice in this special "column" episode, focusing on how to start gaming. How do you get your kids involved in the hobby? How do you massage expectations based on your new group's past experiences? And how do you make playing small or low-level parties exciting? This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCA…
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Scheduling Snafu: Galvanized Square Steel and Dahir Insaat
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1:30:52Have you heard of galvanized square steel, the Munger dorms or Dahir Insaat? Bridget, Caleb, Fae, and I explore weird architectural stories and videos on the Internet. This is a preview of Scheduling Snafu, a new series on the RPPR Patreon, where the RPPR cast discusses weird stuff we findBởi Ross Payton
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Game Designer Workshop: Red Markets Second Edition Beta
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52:33Red Markets is back! Caleb has spent over a year playtesting and revising Red Markets, improving negotiation, combat, and other core mechanics for the game. He’ll be posting an open beta of the game on the Hebanon Games Patreon so you can download and play it yourself. We talk aboutBởi Ross Payton
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S1 E7: Trump Don't Veto Jesus's Plans 2024
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30:26Here we highlight that Jesus is already come and is traveling around the US. Cameras confirm a person looking exactly like Akiane Kramirik's painting of Jesus in Prince of Peace, going by the name Jesus Immanuel is roaming around the US with a base home in North Carolina. We bless Jesus and ask that Trump not veto any policies that Jesus motioned f…
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S1 EP 6: 2ND AMENDMENT AGAINST JESUS' WISHES? SAYS STRONGEST PROPHET?
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30:26In this episode, we open with some blessings and warnings. We want the new administration to be adequately informed going into 2025. But things get juicy as we talk about citizenship and 2nd amendment. Do you need to work on your martial arts or jujitsu? And what the hell is a Jesus Jew-Jutsu?! By Anthony Thomas Lim, the Prophesier, aka Sabrina the…
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S1 EP5: TRUMP BLESSED BY STRONGEST PROPHET OR PSYCHIC?
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30:24Note: I'm sorry for mentioning the word strongest but technically, it is true. Welcome to another episode from our team with today, we're blessing new president Trump, China, Spain, and talking mysteries. We see a map of Ukraine from the future and it is labeled Russian land in the maps of the future? What teenage life might be like without chinese…
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Let's Roll: Middle-Earth Role Playing (MERP)
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1:10:15On this episode of Let's Roll!, Siskoid welcomes fellow GameMaster Ian Fletcher back to the show to cover Iron Crown Enterprise's Middle-Earth Role Playing (or MERP), the first and longest-serving role-playing game set in the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. Plus, GameMaster Advice on how to handle magic items in your fantasy campaigns! Relevant images an…
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Tips on Writing Scenarios Fast – Episode 204
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20:03Do you struggle with writing RPG scenarios for your home group quickly? I’ve been writing scenarios for the RPPR Patreon so I’ve had to learn how to get a good scenario out without spending a lot of time on it. I’ve figured out a few tips that can help you.Bởi Ross Payton
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S1 EP4: ILLUMINATI BLESSED BY THE PSYCHIC AND PROPHETESS
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38:58*🌌✨ Dive into the Mystical Realm with Sabrina the Psychic Gym Leader! ✨🌌* Get ready for a wild ride in our latest episode, where we blend psychic prowess with Hollywood flair! Join me as I role play Sabrina, the iconic Psychic Pokémon Gym Leader, and team up with none other than Andrew Garfield as a character and a cast of unforgettable characters.…
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S1 EP3: SASUKE SIDE HUSTLES AND CIGARETTES
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40:26Here we have another wacky episode of The Psychic Role Playing Game. Today our guests (maybe fictional role playing... or not?) are Yuri Lowenthal and Tara Platt simulated by Sabrina's possible "Psychic Role Playing" along with Michael Boldea from Hand of Help. In today's episode we see possibly that Tara and Yuri explore a very lucrative side hust…
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**Sharing My Psychic Skillset: Embracing the Powerful Me** 🌟 Welcome to a deeply personal episode where I share my psychic abilities with you! 🌟 In this captivating installment, I open up about my experiences with psychic abilities and how they work in my life. From glimpses of the future to sensing peoples' minds around me, I invite you to join me…
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Psychic Role-Play Adventure: A Journey Through Time and Future Visions
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54:26Welcome to the Psychic Role-Playing Game, where our host takes on the persona of Sabrina, the Psychic Pokémon Gym Leader. In this immersive episode, Sabrina explores the intriguing world of psychic role-playing, sharing unique insights and foresights that blur the lines between reality and imagination. Join Sabrina as she welcomes a cast of charact…
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Tomas Härenstam CEO of Free League Publishing
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13:19I interviewed the CEO of Free League Publishing, Tomas Härenstam at Gencon this year. We talk about Free League’s approach to creating games, current trends in RPG design, and their upcoming second edition of the Alien RPG. Learn more about Free League Publishing on their website.Bởi Ross Payton
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Gareth Hanrahan on The Borellus Connection – A new Fall of Delta Green Campaign
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10:37I caught up with Gareth Hanrahan at Gencon this year to talk about the Borellus Connection, a new campaign for Fall of Delta Green. Find out the secrets behind this globe hopping 1960s campaign! This interview has been mirrored on Youtube.Bởi Ross Payton
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Actual Play Podcasting 101: Panel at Gencon 2024
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53:55Do you have questions on actual play podcasts? Talk to Ross Payton (RPPR), Caleb Stokes (Dead Channels), Rob Stith, (Orpheus Protocol) and Ethan Cordray (Technical Difficulties) for all the answers you want! We talk about creating shows, running them, editing, marketing, and many other topics related to running an AP…
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This episode is also on Youtube with original video of Gencon 2024. Check it out! We’re back from Gencon 2024! We recorded panels, played and bought new games, and a lot more. Caleb won a Gold Ennie for God’s Teeth! I wanted to get out a quick summary of GenconBởi Ross Payton
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Is Expensive Art Necessary for success in RPGs? Episode 202
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33:10Art for tabletop RPGS is not technically necessary but it does help. Chris and I discuss the role of art in RPGs and review Art by Nohr, a book by Mork Borg co-creator, Johan Nohr. We’re experimenting with video with this episode, so subscribe to us on Youtube for GenconBởi Ross Payton
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Let's Roll: GURPS Swashbucklers/Deadlands
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1:11:06Let's Roll covers the END of Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign using GURPS Swashbucklers and GURPS Deadlands, in this case, with his players Pout and Bébert joining him for one last discussion. And there was much rejoicing, probably. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to quickly and efficiently craft large casts of Non-Player Characters! Relevant images…
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RPPR Game Designer Workshop: Labyrinths of Lost Futures and the Modern Megadungeon – Concept
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44:54I have begun working on a new role playing game. It is called Labyrinths of Lost Futures, a modern day dungeon crawling hauntological fantasy. Delve into weird ruins with an enchanted gun and cellphone. Fight cryptids in a haunted trailer park. Escape a time loop based on a person’s childhoodBởi Ross Payton
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Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 preview: Hole in the Sky – Dungeon Crawl Classics
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1:17:48The Kickstarter for season 3 of the Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast is now live! Back it today to help us fund another full season of this podcast. The Lady in Blue, a mysterious figure of cosmic power, enlists a band of simple peasants for a strange task. They are to followBởi Ross Payton
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Hero Points is back! Siskoid and Shag present another Hero Points/JLI Bwah-Ha-Ha Podcast crossover by covering "Come on Down", an adventure module featuring Justice League Europe. To protect the League's secrets from reaching enemy hands, Justice League Europe must compete in an interstellar game show against the Forgotten Villains. Relevant images…
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Mega Dungeon Meandering – Episode 1 – Stonehell – Surface Level
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1:03:24Mega Dungeon Meandering is a deep dive into one of the best reviewed mega dungeons of all time, Stonehell: Stonehell Dungeon is a classic-style mega dungeon, filled with enough monsters, traps, weirdness, and treasure to keep you gaming for a long, long time. Explore over 700 rooms, encounter more than…
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Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 2 – Episode 201
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1:19:17We conclude the post mortem discussion of Impossible Landscapes, after the interruption from the previous episode. We now have a campaign index page, so you can easily find al of the episodes and other relevant bits for the campaign. Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic Thad as Marley Madelyn, FBI agentBởi Ross Payton
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Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 1 – Episode 200
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1:13:06Our actual play run of the surreal horror campaign, Impossible Landscapes, is now done. The cast and I discuss the characters, plot, and more! Find out the secrets behind the campaign and my advice for running this challenging but rewarding campaign. Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic Thad as Marley Madelyn,…
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Let's Roll returns to Siskoid's Shiftworld campaign, as his players Pout and Bébert are once again invited to discuss this long-running GURPS game, this time focusing on GURPS Greece and GURPS Space, with a small detour through the Star Wars RPG - the theme shall be MYTHIC role-playing, yeah, that works. Plus, GameMaster Advice about how to run a s…
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The Mixed Six – Back at it Again
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1:37:22We’re back for another episode! I found a bottle of Blanton’s bourbon and to celebrate my discovery, we recorded a new episode. Spencer even has a new food rating system! Back The Night Clerk zine! A modern horror RPG scenario from Ross Payton! We’re talking about a wide range ofBởi Ross Payton
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The Mixed Six: Hot Takes on Ice – The Flash
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30:43The Flash is a spectacularly bad movie. Caleb, Spencer, and I got together to discuss exactly WHY it was so bad. I was part of a podcast called The Mixed Six for nearly 6 years. I had a blast making it and I’m proud of the episodes we made. ItBởi Ross Payton
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In this episode, Siskoid and special guest Ryan Blake look at the Marvel Universe RPG, not to be confused with TSR's Marvel Super Heroes RPG, the Marvel Saga RPG, nor the Marvel Multiverse RPG... this is the one with the stones! All the deets on this funky little game which had a lot of people curious, plus GameMaster advice about aggro... oh, did …
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Architectural Horror and the Night Clerk Zine – Episode 199
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1:08:18Architectural horror is a subgenre of intention. Novels like House of Leaves, movies like The Shining, the Saw series, and games like Control can all be called architectural horror, but what does that mean? Rob Stith of the Orpheus Protocol and I talk about the genre and my new scenario,Bởi Ross Payton
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Game Designer Workshop: The Night Clerk Zine – System-less Scenarios with Caleb Stokes
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1:00:24A system-less RPG scenario is designed to be able to run in any system for a particular genre. Writing one is just as challenging as writing one for a single system. I’m launching a crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit for The Night Clerk, a system-less modern horror scenario, as a zine.Bởi Ross Payton
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D20 Swinginess and Combat – Episode 198
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1:22:36Many RPGs use d20s for resolving combat, like D&D, 13th Age, and Lancer. Caleb and I have been playing a lot of d20 games recently and we wanted to talk about the nature of d20 combat. It’s a very swingy system, where every combatant can miss in a single round,Bởi Ross Payton
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Siskoid and special guest Pout Ouellet discuss yet another chapter of their Shiftworld campaign by addressing time travel in gaming, and how GURPS specifically deals with what can be a difficult genre. Plus, GameMaster Advice on that very topic. Relevant images and credits in the Let's Roll Supplemental. This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE A…
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Fate Core: Cointract Island – Post Mortem
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1:06:26We ran a Fate Core campaign called Cointract Island on RPPR Actual Play. Over 16 episodes, a trio of heroes explored an island overrun with genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced creatures. In this post mortem, Bridget, Fae, Lydia, and I discuss the campaign’s themes, the Fate system, and crypto bro…
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Game Designer Workshop: Termination Shock and Crowdfunding with Greg Stolze
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1:13:37I talked with Greg Stolze, author of Reign, Termination Shock, co-author of Unknown Armies, and writer on many other books (and my co-host on Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast) about his new Kickstarter for Ships, a supplement for Termination Shock. We talked about the core mechanics for Termination Shock, game design, and…
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