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Mimura Translation Ep 3 NPCs

Who? Legend of the Five Rings produced the amazing sandbox setting Mimura: Village of Promises back in 2001. Well, we’ve done L5R already, but what if we translated this fantasy feudal Japanese setting to a Wild West setting? Essentially, what if we Magnificent Sevened this thing? David and Austin sit down to discuss the NPCs that should inhabit this world.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak DM Advice

Mimura Translation Ep 2 when and where

When and where? Legend of the Five Rings produced the amazing sandbox setting Mimura: Village of Promises back in 2001. Well, we’ve done L5R already, but what if we translated this fantasy feudal Japanese setting to a Wild West setting? Essentially, what if we Magnificent Sevened this thing? David and Austin sit down to discuss when and where this should take place

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Debrief

Mimura Translation Ep 1

Legend of the Five Rings produced the amazing sandbox setting Mimura: Village of Promises back in 2001. Well, we’ve done L5R already, but what if we translated this fantasy feudal Japanese setting to a Wild West setting? Essentially, what if we Magnificent Sevened this thing? David and Austin sit down to discuss the premise and discuss what a western is.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 40: Finale

GM Advice: Types of Characters-Do's and Don'ts

The lone wolf, the apathetic, the high concept, the political message. Which character types function best in an RPG and which tend to muck things up? Austin and David shed some light on character type do’s and don’ts in Role-Playing Games.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Bonus: Saraphina Sings!

GM Advice: Truth in Gaming

I did not have sexual relations with that dragon. How truthful do characters need to be when moves compel them to tell the truth? Can they give weasel oil executive type answers? Or do they need to be an open book? Austin and David sit down to share their wisdom on this topic and provide GMs and players some advice regarding how to handle the truth in RPGs

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 39: Strongheart and Iceheart

Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Finale

They’ve pumped the ship computer for info, they’ve spoken with the shaken crew, and now they must act to make sure the Star Dreadnought doesn’t fall into the hands of Consortium officers bonded to Brain Worms! But who can they trust? Find out on the exciting Finale of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms! Our cast for this episode included Justin as Jareth Pax the Sexy Scientist Dave as Slugs Rashman the Hotshot Engineer David as Chord-L  as the Android Envoy Austin was ...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 38: Cryovain the Cruel

Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Ep 2

Their mission is to stop the Brain Worms from taking control of the Star Dreadnought, a gigantic Consortium weapon…I mean personal protective device. Can our intrepid crew stop these squirmy wormy’s from making off with a thing that’s definitely not the Death Star?  Will they fix everything? Or will they find their little red wagons fixed? Find out on Episode 2 of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms! Our cast for this episode included Justin as Jareth Pax the Sexy Scienti...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 37: Barlow Down, Dirty Fight

Lasers & Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms Ep 1

The crew of the interstellar scout ship Raptor sets out on another exciting mission. But can they defend the galaxy and their own precious brains from wiggling wicked worms? And if a war hero is stuck in the bathroom but no one hears him, does he make a sound? Find out on our first episode of Lasers and Feelings: The Raptor vs The Brain Worms!

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 36: Icespire Holdouts

GM Advice: Making Bad Guys Scary

How can you make sure that the wizard in the tower, the dragon in its lair, the alien empress in the galactic war sphere, terrifying, impressive villains? Join Austin and David as they discuss ways to make bad guys scary in RPGs. Also, way more Star Wars than even you nerds would expect.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 35.5: Inverna's Intermission

GM Advice: Splitting the Party

NEVER SPLIT THE PARTY! Expert advice, or incorrect axiom? Join Austin and David as they discuss why splitting the party is considered so bad and how it can be dealt with to keep the fun going at the table.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 35: Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Sheera Herself

Mars Colony Finale

How the hell is Kelly going to fix this? Healthcare, funding, crime…? Find out how these issues are dealt with on Mars! Kelly Perkins has been brought in as an advisor, hopefully to be the savior of the colony. Can she save the red planet or will she embarrass herself and the premise of space travel. And will there be a lot of drunken political ramblings? Austin is the Governor in this game David is Kelly Perkins…and is eating a huge pile of dog anuses.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 34: A Runa with a View

Mars Colony Ep 2

Mars Colony is dying! The Savior of the Colony has put forward a universal basic income…. Will it work? Kelly Perkins has been brought in as an advisor, hopefully to be the savior of the colony. Can she save the red planet or will she embarrass herself and the premise of space travel. And will there be a lot of drunken political ramblings? Austin is the Governor in this game David is Kelly Perkins…and is eating a huge pile of dog anuses.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 33: The Path of Keep's Resistance

In this episode, Saraphina and friends must sneak into the hideout of the Stone Cold Reavers to rescue Pip and Nilsa. But will their act of heroism wake the Dragon of Icespire Peak?  

Mars Colony Ep 1

Mars Colony is dying! Kelly Perkins has been brought in as an advisor, hopefully to be the savior of the colony. Can she save the red planet or will she embarrass herself and the premise of space travel. And will there be a lot of drunken political ramblings? Mars Colony is a game by Tim C Koppang Your players are Austin as the Governor and David as a very drunk Kelly Perkins

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 32: The Brave and the Cold

In this episode, Saraphina and Shanjan must race up the mountain to save two kidnapped children from Phandalin before they’re fed to the Dragon of Icespire Peak!

GM Advice: Hierarchies in RPGs

How do you handle hierarchies, leadership and command in your game? Well, here’s some advice on how to deal with that, and the inevitable issues you’ll encounter. Check it out from This American Dice!

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 31: This Tale's Starting to Dragon

In this episode, Saraphina and Shanjan return home to Phandalin to decide what to do next. Will this be a relaxing visit or merely the calm before the dragon?

GM Advice: Mysteries in RPGs

Bask in some wisdom regarding how to run mysteries in RPGs. Some dos, some don’ts that will help you to resist the urge to “Give it up Jake…it’s Chinatown.” Get it? Mostly Austin offers up his 26 years of mistakes for you to learn from.

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 30: Fairy Home Companion

In this episode, Saraphina, Shanjan, and Xanth, the eccentric centaur must battle the Anchorites of Talos, Lord Parator Cassalanter, Falcon the Hunter, AND Gorthok the Thunder Boar! Which of the heroic companions won’t make it to the next episode?

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Finale!

The big finale! Face to face with Bonegnasher once again, our heroes must defeat him before he finds the Orb of Dragonkind. But last time they faced the dread ogre, he really whipped their asses. Will he do it again? Find out! The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was a kid…lets see how ...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 29: Shocking on Heaven’s Boar

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Ep 5

Journeying further into Castle Damara, our heroes hope to find the Orb of Dragonkind and stop Bonegnasher the Ogre. They’ve learned that the orb is hidden behind a magical door, but can they find it before Bonegnasher does? Find out! The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was a kid…lets s...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 28: To Absent Friends and Storm Gods

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Ep 4

Back in Castle Damara, our heroes meet another worthy foe…one who brings up gumbo a lot more than you would expect. Can they defeat this Cajun creature or will their cause end calamitously? Find out! The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was a kid…lets see how this bad bitch holds up! O...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 27: Don't Grannoc It Till You Tried It

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Ep 3

Boy did our heroes get their asses handed to them. Is Bonegnasher too much for them to handle? Can they make it to some kind of safety before tenacious trackers overtake them? Find out! The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was a kid…lets see how this bad bitch holds up! Our héros are: ...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 26: House on Hotdog Hill

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Ep 2

Having bravely entered the ruins of Castle Damara, our heroes continue their search for the Orb of Dragonkind…but they may bight off more than they can chew. What’s behind an innocuous door that certainly can be the third one they open? find out! The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 25: The Phantastic Phandelvers!

Dungeons and Dragon Balls Ep 1

The ogre Bonegnasher is searching for the Orb of Dragonkind. If he finds it we will all be killed or enslaved. Can a team of brave heroes stop him? That’s the question asked by the 1995 Introduction to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons I got when I was a kid…lets see how this bad bitch holds up! Our héros are: Leigh as Madog Carl as Dawi Dall Wally as Le Dirty Panda Alex S as Soolsburg and Austin as you Dungeon Master Dungeon World is a game by Adam Koebel and Sage LaTorra Dungeons and D...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 24: Luting the Dungeon

In this episode, Saraphina and friends have defeated the ghost of Lady Alagondar and earned the fabled Dragon Slaying sword, but will they be able to escape the perils of Dragon Barrow? And what will become of their kind young friend, Xanth, if they do?

The Witch is Dead Finale

They’ve disrupted a magical ritual as the wizarding college, now the three familiars are about the yank out the eyes of that mean old witch hunter and bring their mistress back to life. Can they seal the deal? And do they finally learn what a foreskin is? Find out on the finale of The Witch is Dead! Join a group of magical woodland creature, whose beautiful witch mistress has been killed, and are about to set out on a murder-revenge adventure in the human lands. It’s Wonder Pets meets Joh...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 23: Ghost of a Champ

The Witch is Dead Ep 2

Narrowing in on the witch hunter that killed their beloved mistress, three familiars' revenge is just a whisker away Join a group of magical woodland creature, whose beautiful witch mistress has been killed, and are about to set out on a murder-revenge adventure in the human lands. It’s Wonder Pets meets John Wick. The Witch is Dead is: Leigh as Henry the Fox Alex as Patterson the Magpie Austin as Spidarius Webster the Spider and Carl as our Game Master The Witch is Dead is a game by...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 22: Champing at the Pit

The Witch is Dead Ep 1

Join a group of magical woodland creature, whose beautiful witch mistress has been killed, and are about to set out on a murder-revenge adventure in the human lands. It’s Wonder Pets meets John Wick. The Witch is Dead is: Leigh as Henry the Fox Alex as Patterson the Magpie Austin as Spidarius Webster the Spider and Carl as our Game Master The Witch is Dead is a game by Grant Howitt Music for this episode includes: Guardians by Art o Escapism Driftwood by Podington Bear Symmetry o...

D&D: Dragon of Ice Spire Peak Part 21: A Centaur de Force

The Adventures of Don Jon Ep 9 the Finale

Here it is, the Finale! Will Don Jon, Silas, and Isagnoma be able to stop whatever this creature is that is capturing all these miners? Or will the visions of the past lure them to a fate that may be worse than death? And, what about well sex? Find out! World’s greatest hunter. World’s greatest lover. World’s most handsome man. Don Jon Raskin has another adventure! Join Don Jon and Harold the Rat on another adventure that the bards will one day sing of. The Adventures of Don Jon is...

The Adventures of Don Jon Ep 8

Well we messed up a big stupid robot! How are we going to stop whatever has been making these miners disappear? Can Don Jon and our heroes use this sentinel to solve their problems or will it come back to bite them in the butt? World’s greatest hunter. World’s greatest lover. World’s most handsome man. Don Jon Raskin has another adventure! Join Don Jon and Harold the Rat on another adventure that the bards will one day sing of. The Adventures of Don Jon is: Austin as Don Jon and Har...