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The Isle of Misfit Games: Thieves’ Guild
The Isle of Misfit Games: Thieves’ Guild
I take a look at one of my old games from the 80’s that doesn’t get much discussion: Thieves’ Guild from GameLords, Ltd.
6 Jan 2019
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31mins
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5e D&D Analysis - Part 3: “The Ugly”
5e D&D Analysis - Part 3: “The Ugly”
I finish the 3-part 5e Analysis with the Ugly - aspects that are a mixed bag.
23 Apr 2019
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35mins
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Rob’ Rules of Gaming
Rob’ Rules of Gaming
I outline 12 “rules” to follow for happier game play.
14 Dec 2018
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27mins
Ranked #4
New Game Editions - do you get excited or dread them?
New Game Editions - do you get excited or dread them?
Some thoughts on new game editions prompted by Electric Bastionland, Thought Ester, and Random Screed.
3 Aug 2019
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21mins
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Tinkering 2, Electric Bugaloo
Tinkering 2, Electric Bugaloo
Calls, and more thoughts on tinkering and house rules; including more for B/X.
20 Feb 2019
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41mins
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Call ins and Wrestling my Inner Grognard
Call ins and Wrestling my Inner Grognard
I answer a few calls and ramble about self reflection.
25 Jan 2019
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13mins
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Rip-off Wednesday: My Top 7 Songs for Gaming
Rip-off Wednesday: My Top 7 Songs for Gaming
The top 7 songs that put me in the mood for fantasy adventure games. Be sure to listen to this one with Anchor app to he... Read more
3 Jul 2019
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20mins
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Take a little trip; take a little trip with me.
Take a little trip; take a little trip with me.
A look at The Fantasy Trip from Steve Jackson Games, plus calls and replies about the worst podcast ever.
1 Jun 2019
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37mins
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World Building 101
World Building 101
An email asking me to give tips for world building from Agorok Doomington provides the topic for the day.
7 Jul 2019
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51mins
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Rip-off Wednesday. ;)
Rip-off Wednesday. ;)
Topic stealing time: my top movies.
19 Jun 2019
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21mins
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B/X D&D Deep Dive Part 3
B/X D&D Deep Dive Part 3
Exploring alignment, equipment, languages, and more in B/X.
4 Dec 2019
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23mins
Ranked #12
Luck mechanics revisited.
Luck mechanics revisited.
Colin Green from Spikepit has a great idea and a silent commute helps to get my imagination going...and jogs my memory.
12 Jan 2019
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14mins
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Healing
Healing
Healing in old school games - the fine line between loss and recovery.
3 Feb 2019
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33mins
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Game Design: the first steps.
Game Design: the first steps.
My initial foray into designing a new game. Many considerations and decisions to make...let’s have a conversation.
10 Apr 2019
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34mins
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Calls, ANA, job crap, and adventure recap.
Calls, ANA, job crap, and adventure recap.
Calls from Froth & Whisk, a question, and adventure recap: another 1st level MU goes Down in a Heap.
3 Jun 2019
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22mins
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First in a series about the pros & cons of 5e D&D. I start with the “Good”.
First in a series about the pros & cons of 5e D&D. I start with the “Good”.
My opinions about 5e will be covering the good, the bad, and the ugly.
19 Apr 2019
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20mins
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Turning the Preference Dials: Role Playing
Turning the Preference Dials: Role Playing
A call from Rich sends me on a tangent talking about role playing and adventure - two aspects of the game.
7 May 2019
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20mins
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Movement, Encumbrance, and other physical realities in games.
Movement, Encumbrance, and other physical realities in games.
Why does everyone move at the same rate in most games? Plus a Jackson from Tim Shorts.
8 May 2019
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27mins
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Movie Chat & Neglected Drummers
Movie Chat & Neglected Drummers
Call-ins from my top movies plus a look at the drummers discussed by Froth & Co on Thought Eater. One notable omissi... Read more
1 Jul 2019
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16mins
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The 3 “E’s” of being a great player.
The 3 “E’s” of being a great player.
My 1st call in! Plus, I describe the three “E’s” players can focus on to make the game more enjoyable for everyone at th... Read more
17 Dec 2018
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16mins