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The Red Dice Diaries

496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratings

A journey through the world of RPGs from the viewpoint of a long-time GM and player.

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Episodes

The Crypt Thing

August 14, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode we're discussing the Crypt Thing, a static undead with powerful teleportation abilities. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss If you want to check out the homebrew 4E version of the Crypt Thing that we mention in the episode you can...

Castles

August 10, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode we're talking about castles and some of the things you need to think about when you're using them in games: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Below are some links if you want to know more about castles: Shadivrsity, a youtube ch...

Bullywugs

August 09, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode myself and Hannah look into one of the more enduring monsters of the D&D game, the vile, frog-like Bullywug. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Want more inspiration for gaming in swamps, check out CINEMATIC ENVIRONS: WETLANDS by ...

Henchmen & Hirelings

August 06, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode (inspired by Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Varietycast) we're talking about Hirelings, how you can represent them in your game, also some of the positive and negative sides to using them. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Chec...

Why Hannah loves the old AD&D 2E artwork

August 03, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

In this episode Hannah is talking about why she loves the old AD&D 2E artwork and found it inspirational during her first years as a roleplayer. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

Giant Blood Worm

July 31, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're looking at the Giant Blood Worm from the 1E AD&D Fiend Folio: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Links discussed in the show: Brave Wilderness - Will they Bite, bloodworms Giant in the Playground, Vayn...

Voicemails - Screens, Smoke Powder and TPK stories

July 30, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about our recent episodes on gunpowder in D&D, gaming procedures and hear an amusing story of a grizzly TPK. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Our callers this episode were: Jason Connerle...

Star Trek Tech and Treknobabble

July 29, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB

In this episode Hannah talks about Star Trek technology and the effects it could have on your RPG: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

A Tale of Two TPKs

July 27, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB

As requested by Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast, in this episode we're discussing the recently "double" TPK we had in my short-lived ICRPG campaign set in Greater Lunden and the surrounding Havenlands. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss ...

The Mantari

July 24, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode we're cracking open the AD&D 1E Fiend Folio (as requested by Colin Green of the excellent Spikepit podcast) and choosing a random monster to discuss, for this episdoe we've rolled the Mantari. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzspr...

Sequence of Play

July 22, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

In this episode we're talking about the benefits of having a clearly defined sequence of play in your games, we're referencing Old School Essentials by Necrotic Gnome. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss If you want to check out Old School Essent...

Gunpowder in D&D

July 20, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

It's Monday again and we're talking gunpowder and primitive firearms in D&D, love them or hate them there's a few things you need to consider when bringing them into your game: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss If you want to pick up the free (...

Elementals

July 17, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode Hannah and myself are discussing those summoned denizens of the Inner Planes, the elementals. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib...

Voicemails - OSE game setup, kind words and scarecrows

July 16, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MB

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself take calls about my upcoming OSE game and how to start a campaign, we get some kind words about the podcast and round off with some extra funky ideas about scarecrows. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss...

Pre-planned vs. Sandboxes

July 15, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In this episode we're talking about the differences between pre-planned games and sandboxes, along with some of the pros and cons of each. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other ...

Hexcrawls

July 13, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

It's the start of the week again, but don't despair roleplaying masses, Hannah and John are here to keep you company while they chat about hexcrawls. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Check out the excellent Alexandrian blog for more on hexcraw...

Scarecrows

July 10, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode, Hannah and myself discuss that silent, sentinel of the fields and guardian of the grain, the scarecrow. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

Voicemails - Hex flowers, inventories and stats

July 09, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

In this voicemail episode Hannah and myself answer a number of voicemail calls we've received recently. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Our callers this episode were: Goblin's Henchman Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast Joe Rich...

Next Game Musings

July 08, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.33 MB

In this episode I muse a little about my next game and consider whether I've gotten lazy when it comes to world-building. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

Different Stat Methods

July 06, 2020 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MB

Our Monday episode is a bit late (busy weekend) but myself and Hannah have been chatting about different methods of stat generation in D&D. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

I Death Tyrant

July 03, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode myself and Hannah are looking at the deathly variant of the Beholder known as the Death Tyrant: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss For more about Beholders check out the wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia....

Inventories

July 01, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

In this Wednesday episode myself and Hannah discuss inventories, lightly touch on encumbrance and then I spiral off into ranting about shopping trips. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

The man in the back said everyone attack and it turned into a barroom hex!

June 29, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this Monday's episode myself and Hannah discuss barroom brawls and try to create a simple mini-game for running them: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss The subject of this episode was suggested by: Jason Connerley of the Nerds RPG Variety C...

Voicemails - Background, Blasphemy and Bars

June 28, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MB

In this voicemail episode we're talking about a time when expansive character backgrounds roamed the earth free and unchecked, whether the Satanic Panic influenced the portrayal of some monsters in the AD&D 2nd Ed Monster Manual and rounding of with some chat about taverns. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS...

Voicemails - Cons, colonialism and bar brawls

June 27, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MB

In this voicemail bonus episode we're answering calls about Cons, colonialism and bar fights. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Our callers this episode were: Barney of the Loco Ludus Podcast Jason of the Nerd's RPG Variety Cast This is a pu...

Redcaps

June 26, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 18 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday we're talking about those murderous, blood-drenched fey, the Redcaps. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This monster was suggested by: Joe Richter of the Hindsightless podcast This is a public episode. If you woul...

Voicemails - Mystery boxes, Unicorns and Beginning by a Gravesite

June 25, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

In this voicemail episode we discuss some of the issues with mystery boxes, unicorns and starting a campaign where they often end. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Our callers this episode were: Jason of the Nerds RPG Variety Cast Spencer fr...

Random Red Shirts

June 24, 2020 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MB

In this episode Hannah has hi-jacked the mic again, we're out by a campfire in our back garden creating a random table to add some more interest to random extras and NPCs that the player characters might come across in your game. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzspr...

Leaving a Game

June 22, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

The start of the week has rolled round and I'm ranting about what I consider to be the right way to leave an RPG whilst Hannah valiantly tries to wrestle me back on topic. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would...

Release the Kraken!

June 19, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MB

It's another Friend or Foe Friday and we're discussing the mighty, leviathan of the deeps, the colossal Kraken. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

Graveyards

June 17, 2020 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

In this Wednesday Wisdom episode myself and Hannah discuss some of the ways that the rituals surrounding death, burials and graveyards can be used to enhance your game. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would li...

Albacon 2020

June 15, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In this Monday's episode we are joined by special guest Mark Palmer who is talking to us about the great work being done for Albacon 2020, an online RPG convention taking place on 3rd and 4th October 2020 raising money for It's Good 2 Give a great charity that provides support for young cancer patients and their families. Check out Albacon at https://albacon.co.uk/ More information about It's Good 2 Give can found at https://www.itsgood2give.co.uk/ I heartily encourage you to visit the we...

Friend or Foe Friday - Unicorns

June 12, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this Friend or Foe Friday episode Hannah and myself discuss that most mystical and fabulous of creatures, the unicorn. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

Wednesday Wisdom - Getting the Most Out of Taverns

June 10, 2020 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

In this Wednesday's episode myself and Hannah are talking about ways to get the best from taverns in your games: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss You can find some cool tavern generators using the below links: https://donjon.bin.sh/fantasy/in...

Band of Blades Session 0 - Part 2

June 08, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.6 MB

This is the second part of our session 0 discussion/character creation for the Band of Blades campaign that Johannes is running for us at the moment. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss You can find the first mission of the campaign on our Youtub...

Band of Blades Session 0 - Part 1

June 05, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MB

We're starting up a Band of Blades game following the conclusion of our recent Scum & Villainy campaign, I'm often asked about session 0s and preparing for games and so--with the kind permission of all involved--I'm putting our session 0 on this podcast, splitting it down into a number of episodes. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff a...

Wednesday Wisdom - Top 10 Reasons you Shouldn't do an Elaborate Backgrounds

June 03, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode we talk about some of the potential pitfalls of writing a massively involved character backstory and some tips for making the lives of both you and your GM easier. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss

Wednesday Wisdom - Top 10 Reasons you Shouldn't do an Elaborate Background

June 03, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode we talk about some of the potential pitfalls of writing a massively involved character backstory and some tips for making the lives of both you and your GM easier. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If y...

I don't like Mondays - Mystery Boxes

June 01, 2020 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

In this episode Hannah talks about a subject she's very passionate about, Mystery Boxes and how--if not done well--they can undermine your roleplaying games. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Friend or Foe Friday - Satyrs & Korreds

May 29, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this week's Friend or Foe Friday we crack open the Castles & Crusades Classic Monsters & Treasures book and look at the Korred, a debauched relative of the Satyr. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like ...

Thursday Postbag - Movie recommendations, the D&D Cartoon and GM terminology

May 28, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this Thursday postbag bonus episode we get some great feedback and some thoughts on Fantasy Beasts and other movies: Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss Our callers this episode were: Barry at Shadow of the GM Goblins Henchman Jason Connerl...

Wednesday Wisdom - Top 10 Tips for Running a Game When You're Short of Inspiration

May 27, 2020 06:00 - 13 minutes - 9.38 MB

It's been a long day here at Red Dice Diaries, so I thought that--whilst Hannah is running her Star Trek game on my desktop upstairs--I'd offer some advice on running a game when your well of creativity has run dry or you're feeling low in energy. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: htt...

I don't like Mondays - Player Tangents

May 25, 2020 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

It's bank holiday Monday here in the UK, and Hannah has some questions about what do to when players "go off the rails" or spin off into a random tanget. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

Friend or Foe Friday - Xorn

May 22, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this week's Friend or Foe Friday we take a look at a strange gemstone devouring creature from the elemental plane of earth. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers ...

Thursday Bonus Episode - Reactions to the first episode of the D&D Cartoon

May 21, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.31 MB

There's no voicemail episode this Thursday but Hannah and myself have been doing a test recording for a Youtube series where we're going to talk about fantasy films and how you can take RPG inspiration from them, in this bonus episode we talk about some of our reactions to the first episode of the classic D&D cartoon series. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) Show being Reviewed: Dungeons & Dragons (Cartoon Series) Produced by: Marvel Productions Originally rele...

Wednesday Wisdom - Top 10 Fantasy Movie Clichés you can use in RPGs

May 20, 2020 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MB

We're halfway through the week, myself and Hannah have been watching some fantasy films and are chatting about our top ten fantasy movie clichés that can be used in RPG sessions. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If yo...

I don't like Mondays - Creating a Midderlands/ICRPG DT system

May 18, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

It's Monday and it's the second part of my discussion with Johannes Paavola about how we're going to repurpose the Scum & Villainy downtime system to work as a content generator for my ICRPG Midderlands game. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss T...

Friend or Foe Friday - Vampires in other systems & using them in your game

May 15, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

In this week's Friend or Foe Friday we take a second look at vampires, how other systems represent them and how you can use them in your games. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...

Wednesday Wisdom - Top 10 Tips for Running Your First Session of a New System

May 13, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

It's Wednesday and we're offering some tips to make running your first session of a new system go a little smoother. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at RedDiceDiaries.com RSS feed for the podscast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/977239.rss This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc...

I don't like Mondays - Adapting the Scum & Villainy DT system to use with ICRPG

May 11, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

It's Monday and we're kicking off the week with the first of two parter where Johannes Paavola and myself discuss our attempt to adapt the Scum & Villainy DT and faction system to work with my forthcoming second season Midderlands game as both a threat tracker and an in-game content generator. Title Music: Fireworks by Alexander Nakarada (Public Domain) You can leave us a voicemail message using Speakpipe.com Or you can email us at [email protected] Check out our other stuff at Red...

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