On RPGs
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA podcast about role playing games and how to run a campaign in when you can't devote 8 hours a week to gaming.
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OnRPGs 081: Tabletop Simulator
April 28, 2020 15:30 - 37 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode of On RPGs Don talks with Chris Bell about using Tabletop Simulator to run RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 80: Contastic
March 24, 2020 18:09 - 40 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk designing scenarios for cons. Justin is Atlas Games’ RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day. https://atlas-games.com/ https://thealexandrian.net/ Justin on twitter @hexcrawl RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: h...
OnRPGs 79: Bringing it Home
February 28, 2020 17:23 - 36 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode of On RPGs Erik and Don talk about having that climatic session in a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 78: Fun in 20 Minutes
December 13, 2019 14:52 - 35 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk about 20 minute introductory scenarios. Justin is Atlas Games’ RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day. https://atlas-games.com/ https://thealexandrian.net/ Justin on twitter @hexcrawl RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our...
OnRPGs 077: Chases and Cheaters
November 08, 2019 14:48 - 31 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about running chases and dealing with cheaters in an RPG. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 076: It's a Small World
October 18, 2019 16:29 - 43 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, Don is joined by Giles Pritchard to talk all about micro RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 075: What Do We Get Out Of This?
September 07, 2019 17:43 - 48 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Don is joined by Giles Pritchard to talk all about what they get out of gaming. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 074: What a Fiasco
August 14, 2019 23:34 - 38 minutes - 29.5 MBIn this episode, Don is joined by Stephanie Frey and Jason Morningstar to talk all about Fiasco. Jason Morningstar @jmstar https://bullypulpitgames.com/ Fiasco on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bullypulpitgames/fiasco-the-cinematic-game-of-plans-gone-wrong Fiasco Playsets https://bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/fiasco-playsets/ Inverse Genius http://www.inversegenius.com/gsl-blog/tag/fiasco+playsets Games mentioned in episode Dread https://www.dr...
OnRPGs 73: Think of the Children
July 21, 2019 19:17 - 30 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Erik is joined by Donald Dennis to talk all about gaming with the elementary school age set. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 072: Scratching the Itch
June 30, 2019 21:37 - 40 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode, Erik is joined by Adrienne Ezell to talk all about how to get the RPG gaming you want when you just can't swing a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 71: Improv Campaign
May 25, 2019 18:04 - 47 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik are joined by Adam Centronowski to talk all about improv in a campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 070: Lady Blackbird is Calling
April 15, 2019 01:48 - 55 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, Don and Kathleen Mercury talk about playing Lady Blackbird and introducing people to RPGs. Download Lady Blackbird at http://www.onesevendesign.com/ladyblackbird/ RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
OnRPGs 069: ScarabCon 2019
March 13, 2019 14:39 - 32 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about Don's experiences at ScarabCon 2019 and the RPG Pharaoh's challenge there. This time from a judge's perspective instead of as a competing GM. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
On RPGs 068: Childishness
February 10, 2019 21:13 - 38 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about games they played in their youth and what today's youth are playing. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
On RPGs 067: Run the Gauntlet
January 21, 2019 23:36 - 43 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Jason Cordova about the Gauntlet RPG community and running games online. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
On RPGs 066: Spreading Rumors
December 31, 2018 16:22 - 35 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about planting rumors in a campaign and the challenges it brings. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
On RPGs 065: Jonathan Tweet and the 13th Age
November 11, 2018 22:56 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBIn this episode,Don talks with Jonathan Tweet about the 13th Age. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
On RPGs 064: Riddle Me This
September 14, 2018 18:59 - 33 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about adding riddles and puzzles to your adventures. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg Check out our PodPledge page: https://www.podpledge.com/project/409/On-RPGs/home Huge thanks to all of our supporters. You rock! \m/ \m/
ORPG 063: Nordic LARP
July 15, 2018 02:56 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Scott Nicholson about Nordic LARP. All things Nordic LARP: https://nordiclarp.org/ RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 62: Death or Cake
June 20, 2018 19:46 - 27 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about death in the game and all of its implications. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
ORPG61: Game Like it's 1980
April 30, 2018 03:10 - 32 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talks about how to introduce RPGs to new players. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 60: Quickstart
March 18, 2018 22:11 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Jon Maness about Quickstarts in RPGs. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 59: Personal Faves
March 03, 2018 15:42 - 42 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about their favorite mechanics from various role-playing games. The link to Don's library activities can be found here. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 58: Victory!
February 08, 2018 03:02 - 58 minutes - 42.8 MBIn this episode, Don and Stephanie Frey talk about their experiences at ScarabCon and how they did with the Pharoah's challenge! RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 57: Pharaoh's Challenge
January 12, 2018 15:15 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk doing research on your adventure and what happens when it doesn't go the way you think it will. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 56: I, Strahd
December 08, 2017 03:11 - 52 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Stephanie Fry about running Ravenloft. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 55: Gaming Down Under
October 27, 2017 16:24 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Giles about gaming in Australia and a little about On Minis Games. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 54: Monster Hunters Club
October 14, 2017 14:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Darren Miller, author of the the Monster Hunters Club, about 80s nostalgia and gaming. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPG 53: Superheroic
September 11, 2017 01:58 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about failed campaigns, starting a new one, and what to consider when starting a super hero game. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 52: Make it Bloodier-er
August 02, 2017 23:11 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Don is joined by the one and only Ken Hite to talk about their experiences at Origins. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 51: Background Noise
July 04, 2017 02:41 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, Erik is joined by Philip Jaques to talk about creating backgrounds for your characters. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 50: Face for Radio
May 01, 2017 02:38 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played and discuss what a good video intro to specific RPGs should look like. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPG 49: Dungeonworld
March 13, 2017 03:03 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk lines and veils, a listener response to our discussion on X-cards. Next, Don tells Erik about his love affair with the Dungeonworld RPG. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 48: Iron GM Again
February 13, 2017 03:50 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about X cards and how to deal with sensitive subject matter in your game. Next, Don tells Erik about his experiences at ScarabCon participating in the Iron GM tournament again. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 47: Show Me the Money
January 13, 2017 04:20 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about what makes a good demo scenario. Also, Don takes a look at the 60 Second Dungeon, Erik looks at Paizo's pocket rulebooks for Pathfinder and also the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path book. Lastly, Don is smitten with Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
ORPG 46: Trust is so Delicious
December 13, 2016 18:43 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, Don and Jon Maness talk about running games at conventions, with special tips on running for people who don't know the system. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 45: Keeping the Mystery
October 22, 2016 16:39 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about how to keep the mystery alive in your campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 44: Always Fighting the Last War
September 25, 2016 19:35 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about the background options or feats your characters take and how to incorporate them into your campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 43: It's All About the Funny
August 14, 2016 02:38 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about humor in role-playing games, both intentional and unintentional. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 42: There Has To Be A Better Way
June 19, 2016 23:28 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about the way adventures are presented and that there has to be a better way. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OnRPGs 41: The Cult of Chaos
May 30, 2016 20:53 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Don talks with Chaosium about the goings on with the company. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 40: Tripping the Rifts
May 10, 2016 21:22 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk with Sean Patrick Fannon about Savage Worlds Rifts, currently on Kickstarter. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 39: All Aboard
April 17, 2016 23:23 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik answer a listener's email about how to avoid railroading in your campaign. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 38: Amnesia
March 26, 2016 21:44 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, Don and Erik talk about starting a new campaign where all characters suffer from amnesia. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGS 37: Iron Sharpens Iron
February 25, 2016 22:51 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, Don talk with folks from Scarab Con about the Iron GM event. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 36: Con Game
January 12, 2016 15:39 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don talk about what goes into a great convention game. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 35: Food and the Game Group
December 14, 2015 00:09 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don are joined by Reed Little to talk about using food to create a bond with your gaming group. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
On RPGs 34: It's Just You and Me
November 16, 2015 20:54 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don take a look at running a game with one or two players. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
ORPG 33: It's Horriffic
October 21, 2015 13:08 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don take a look at running a horror game. Don also talks about Hrothgar's Horde and Adventure Scents. RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg
OBG 32: It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
September 13, 2015 20:33 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBIn this episode, Erik and Don take a look at games set in crazy or unusual locations RSS Feed: http://onrpgs.libsyn.com/rss Email us: [email protected] On RPGs Guild at Board Game Geek Check out our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/obg