Roleplay Geeks Podcast

Theater of the Mind

February 27, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MB

Taking a break from out game publishing series while we play test and prep for the next episode in that series, we look at our upcoming Cthulhu game and discuss game choices from our previous campaign and what, if anything, we would do differently.

Design, Develop, and Publish - Part 2

February 20, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

We have moved on to the second step of our roleplaying game development, selecting the game setting. We have three settings to select from, a western, a space setting, and a UFO setting from the 1940s. We also have John on with us in this episode to help guide us on the next leg of our journey, the rules engine!

Design, Develop, and Publish - Part 1

January 31, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode, the Geeks tackle game development as they start the journey to design, develop, and publish their very own roleplaying game. In this kick-off episode, they talk about he 10,000 foot view of game development and charter a course into the unknown!

Reboot

January 11, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

We went on an unexpected hiatus about six months ago. Burnout, other projects, an attack by a ninja robot, and bad meat kept us on the sidelines but now we are back. We start back up with just Jim and Frank, but we have other episodes schedule with the rest of the gang and look back to having all five of us on at the same time in the near future! In this episode Frank struggles to find just the right ruleset and we discuss the top 10 most anticipated games coming out in 2022.

Sleep Deprived

July 12, 2021 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

The geeks look at the rest game mechanic and how it can be used to advance the story and create opportunities for side quest. Also, Jim's gnome is offered up as a breastplate.

Hooking The Players

July 05, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

How do you lure players into an adventure? You use the right bait and put it on a hook. That or you use a net.

Take a Look Back

June 29, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.72 MB

Summer is the perfect time to get yourself outdoors and enjoy the weather! The Geeks decided to do just that and were not able to record this week so instead, we take you back to some of the moments that keep us coming back to the recording booth each week to do this. Well, except for this past week ;)

Balancing Encounters

June 21, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

Balancing an encounter is an art. Making each encounter hard enough to challenge the players but not too hard so you don't discourage them. Then there's the purpose of the encounter, to either liven up play or progress the story. Regardless, finding a method that works for both the players and the story takes time. This week the geeks discuss strategies and recount failures when tackling this important part of tabletop roleplaying.

Playtesting and Rule Changes

June 14, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

The Geeks looks at how rule changes and playtesting impact the games we love.

Gaming Burnout Solutions

June 07, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

If you play long enough and often enough you are bound to have burnout at some point. What's a gamer to do when their favorite pastime isn't fun anymore? In this episode the the Token Hippie, the West Virginia Treat, and the Other Steve provide a few suggestions to get you out of your funk.

Up-thumb Your Metagaming!

May 24, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

The Geeks discuss the right way to metagame in this week's episode!

Non Player Characters & Reindeer Cats

May 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

The Geeks discuss how to craft and use NPCs effectively and come up with some interesting ideas along the way. Also, Jingle Bells by Steven's Cat.

Owl Bear Rodeo VTT

May 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

This week we look at Owl Bear Rodeo which is not to be confused with Albert (with a French accent) Rodeo.

Savage Worlds, Deadlands and the Weird West

May 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

The Geeks create some pretty wild characters as they start a wild west adventure!

Yippee ki-yah!

April 26, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MB

The Geeks take a run at the Western Roleplaying Scene and come away wanting more!

Why Wizards Suck

April 20, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

The Geeks explore the sucky side of wizards.

Why Clerics Suck!

April 12, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

The Geeks do a deep dive on clerics and layout both the pros and the Kahns of playing this contentious D&D class.

Blades in the Dark: Combat!

April 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Blades in the Dark is a roleplaying game unlike any other the Geeks have played. This week we were neck deep in combat and boy was it different than our typical fare. Let's talk about this new approach to combat and roleplaying as we dive deeper down the rabbits hole that is Blades in the Dark!

It's a Trap!

March 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

The Geeks look at space combat in roleplaying games for both tactical play and theater of the mind.

Our Big D&D Movie

March 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

A new big budget Dungeon and Dragons film is on the way and everyone is hopeful, yet wary of what to expect. The Geeks get together to discuss what we know about it, what we would like it to be, and reflect on fantasy movies in general in this episode of Roleplay Geeks.

Blades in the Dark: Character & Crew Creation

March 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

The Geeks dive headlong into Blades in the Dark, a roleplaying game unlike anything they have ever tried. It should be a wild, wild ride!

Introduction to Blades in the Dark: Pronunciation and Peril

March 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Frank has the unenviable task of taking us through a completely new, completely unfamiliar gaming system. May (the) G/god(s) have mercy on his soul... Blades in the Dark is a storytelling-driven gaming system that will have the Geeks questioning more than whether or not goats and ghosts can co-exist in a world where Frank won't let us play vampires, we can't be monster whalers, and we can't wrap our heads around the pronunciation of 'hull'. Join us for a shallow dive into the kiddie pool a...

Exploring Exploration

February 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

Ever wonder what's around the next corner? We have. In this episode the Geeks talk about exploration in our games as both players and game masters. Stick around for some more music from the Midnight Sun Chronicles, some information on the dungeons and dragons movie, and other interesting things in the world of table top gaming.

X Marks The Spot, Who's Got The Map?

February 15, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

The Geeks look into the utility of maps and the different ways they are used to tell stories in our roleplaying games.

Runequest Review!

February 09, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

After several runs of Runequest, the Geeks feel like they can drop an initial review of the game. Spoiler, it's a mixed bag :)

(Don't) Kill 'Em All!

February 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

It's time to discuss non combat encounters, what they are, types of non combat encounters and how they enhance your gameplay. You can find The Midnight Sun Chronicles here: https://stevenhill.hearnow.com/

Runequest Character Creation

February 01, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

It's time for a new game and that game is Runequest! This week the Geeks make their characters and discuss the character creation process.

Home Sweet Home in the Dungeon

January 25, 2021 17:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

The Geeks explore the differences between your home and your "home base of operations" including castles, towns, space ships and planets. We then look at how using a home or base of operations can help bring your world alive with familiar places and NPCs. Jim is He-Man, Steven is Skeletor, Castle Greyskull is our home and we are the Masters of the Universe!

The Open Versatile Anime Roleplaying Game Review

January 18, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.8 MB

The guys are back from playing several sessions of OVA and we share our thoughts on this open-ended gaming system loaded with charm and possibilities.

Roleplay Chat

January 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

John, Frank, and Jim chat about character sheets, roleplaying around the campfire, The Beastmaster, Dragon Slayer, and King Conan. It's a hodgepodge episode without the Steves. It's where chaos thrives.

Introduction to Open Versatile Anime RPG

January 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

We dive into the Open Versatile Anime Roleplaying System starting with Character Creation.

Introduction to Open Versatile Anime RPG: Character Creation

January 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

We dive into the Open Versatile Anime Roleplaying System starting with Character Creation.

RPG 2020 in Review

December 28, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

We take a look back and try to find some good in 2020 while looking forward to 2021 with new ideas and new plans.

RPG Review: Root Wrap-Up

December 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

We're done with Root, and we had fun with our woodland avatars. We take the experience apart, critique what we learned about the system, and try to decide if we enjoyed the setting or the system more than the gameplay. And there are some interesting tidbits of news and discovery before we start gnawing on our critter characters.

RPG Review, a Root Wrap-Up

December 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

We're done with Root, and we had fun with our woodland avatars. We take the experience apart, critique what we learned about the system, and try to decide if we enjoyed the setting or the system more than the gameplay. And there are some interesting tidbits of news and discovery before we start gnawing on our critter characters.

The Christmas Episode

December 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MB

Here we are, Geeks! It's time to think about good will and togetherness and PRESENTS! And if there was ever a year we needed to look forward to that together time we can't possibly have, it's this year... Thanks, 2020. This week we've got last minute suggestions for the Geeks on your lists, the nerds in your gift exchanges, or stocking stuffers for the gamers in your house. You can almost feel the holiday spirit... almost.

Celebrities and the Wrong Side of the Tracks

December 07, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Celebrities playing D&D, some cool accessories, living on the wrong side of the tracks, and playing with yourself...this episode has it all!

The Necronomicon and the Spirit in Willie Nelson's Guitar

November 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

This week we cover many projects in the gaming industries including Frosthaven, XWing, Dune, popup miniature buildings, Tasha's Cauldron of Everything, and several other spooky things.

Root Character Creation

November 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

The Geeks look a the Root Roleplaying Game, starting with character creation.

Introduction to Root RPG: Character Creation

November 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

The Geeks look a the Root Roleplaying Game, starting with character creation.

RPG Outlets We Love

November 16, 2020 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

The Geeks share some of their favorite gaming channels and podcast!

Combat Tactics

November 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MB

This week we explore effective combat tactics for roleplaying games.

Let's try a new game!

November 02, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

This week each roleplay geek picks a new game for us to try out and then we vote on which one we should play next. Time to get out and vote!

The Halloween Episode

October 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Horror games, movies, inspiration and goldfish fighting parakeets, that and more on this week's episode.

Campaigns and One Shots

October 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

What style of adventures do you like? Let's look at adventures by size from one shots to campaigns to see if we can discover the pros and cons and which ones we prefer.

Encumbrance and ammo. Little rules, big pain in the...

October 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Jimmy confesses to Stevicide, Frank references a classic Christmas movie, John wonders about the necessities of keeping track of what's what, and Steven... talks. Is keeping track of encumbrance necessary? How many bullets does a space marine fighting aliens need, anyway? Should gold really weigh as much as it does?

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