What Would The Smart Party Do?
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Dennis Detwiller Returns
April 16, 2021 20:31 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEpisode 141 - Dennis Detwiller Returns (aka McReady From The Thing Drinking Scotch) The lads are delighted to invite back Arc Dream's Dennis Detwiller to talk about his latest project, Impossible Landscapes, helping out new RPG creators after reviewing 200+ products and hot new gossip about what's happening with Smart Party favourite GODLIKE, superhero roleplaying in World War II. Find out more on Delta Green at Arc Dream If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out ...
Influential Games
April 02, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 74 MBEpisode 140 - Influential Games (aka Chained Lightning) There are many games that influence the way we play. Some have become almost lifelong companions; some deliver a great idea to be stolen and used elsewhere. Baz and Gaz got through some of the influential games that shaped their gaming and talk about others that perhaps defined parts of the roleplaying zeitgeist. Settle in for a classic episode discussing a good old fashioned RPG muse. Maybe pour yourself an Old Fashioned to go with i...
90s Magazines
March 18, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBEpisode 139 - 90s Magazines(aka Fool's Gold) Good friend of the show Dirk the Dice off of The Grognard Files is a guest this week, to talk to the lads about gaming in the 90s; a period when he was in the "deep freeze" and away from roleplaying games. RPG magazines from that storied decade are all he has to go on as evidence of gaming back then, and so Dirk presents our hosts with assumptions to be debunked, or otherwise. If you want to know more about the Grognard Files you can find out o...
Jonathan Tweet – Everway Interview
February 23, 2021 18:29 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBEpisode 138 - Jonathan Tweet - Everway Interview(aka Right Turn Clyde) Good friend of the show and veteran game designer Jonathan Tweet returns to talk to the lads about the 25th Anniversary Edition of Everyway, his diceless mythic roleplaying game. There's also chat on Over the Edge, Ars Magica, Glorantha and where Magic the Gathering came from! If you want to know more about the Kickstarter you can find this here, the game looks gorgeous now and is well worth a look. If you dig actual ...
Francesco Nepitello Interview
February 17, 2021 13:10 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 137 - Francesco Nepitello Interview(aka You're My Sam Gamgee) This time, internationally recognised game designer Francesco Nepitello joins the lads to talk about the upcoming second edition of The One Ring. He is an author of roleplaying games and thematic board games, like Lex Arcana, Zombicide: Chronicles and Age of Conan, reaching international recognition with War of the Ring - and uses this experience to inform a new TOR edition. If you want to know more about the Kickstarte...
Baz is Back
February 10, 2021 18:32 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBEpisode 136 - Baz is Back(aka What Are You Playing?) After his forced absence, enjoying listening to the show for a short while, our Baz is back in the office and talking games. If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you!Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartpartyTwitters: twitter.com/the_smart_partyEmail: [email protected]: ko-fi.com/thesmartpartyPatreons: patreon.com/thesmartparty We alwa...
Role+Play+Game
January 24, 2021 11:24 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBEpisode 135 - Role+Play+Game(aka I Want to Roll Dice in the First Half Hour) Due to the plague, the lads have drafted in a Stunt Baz for this episode, but it's a goodie! Guy Milner off of the Burn After Running blog joins Gaz to talk about rolling dice and all elements of the Roll plus Game plus Playing hobby. Some top tips on using dice in your games and what to think about before you even start. If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. G...
Final Podcast
December 21, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBEpisode 134 - Final Podcast ...of the Year(aka D&D Doesn't Work for 10 Players Online) It's nearly time for the year Mad Max takes place, but as we drive on fumes for the end of 2020, the lads get Mat Hart from Steamforged games along to talk about the state of the hobby, Kickstarters in a curious year, his new Epic Encounters and the trials and tribulations of gaming online. With some added tentative hopes for the future sprinkled in. If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules...
Skills
November 27, 2020 11:10 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 133 - Skills(aka Show Me Your Penumbra) The lads talk skills. Have we got them, do we need them, where did it all start and has it gone horribly wrong? From the good old days of 8% in detect / disarm traps, to the feat and abilities, what use are skills in RPGs, if any? If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you!Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartpartyTwitters: twitter.com/the_smart_partyEmail...
Jon Hodgson Interview
November 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBEpisode 132 - Jon Hodgson Interview(aka Some of These People Have a Strong Throwing Arm) The lads talk to home-grown talent and head of Handiwork Games, Jon Hodgson. From his great work as artist and art director on The One Ring, to writing, game design with his 9 year old, and many other hats, this wide-ranging discussion covers writing, designing, art in games and more! (Including Frankish kings and their bee fetish.) If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the ...
It’s a Kind of Magic
October 30, 2020 15:22 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 131 - It's a Kind of Magic (aka Have You Spelled it Right?) Magical energies suffuse the 'cast this time as the lads discuss magic in gaming. Sure, you can have mystical power, but at what price? How have the different iterations of D&D handled magic and did they get it right? All this and more awaits your summoning spell. If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you!Facebook: facebook.com/th...
King Arthur Pendragon
October 18, 2020 08:29 - 57 minutes - 65 MBEpisode 130 - King Arthur Pendragon (aka Can You Play From the Perspective of a Horse?) Good friend of the show and line developer of King Arthur Pendragon, David Larkins returns, to reveal what's been going on at Chaosium with the latest edition on KAP, how the company is doing in new normal and new kickstarter about an old product. An increased focus on honour as well as glory, refined rules, new art and more are revealed. Roll for the Winter Phase and see if your wife, and more important...
Fights Too
September 29, 2020 13:41 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBEpisode 129 - Fights Too (aka The World's Most Complicated Initiative System) Back by popular request, both of the show's glorious listeners got in touch to say they'd like to hear more on fights in RPGs. Well, The Smart Party are here to please. You can discover more for yourself in the links below: If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartparty Twitters: twit...
Fights
August 29, 2020 12:51 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBEpisode 128 - Fights (aka Back in Black) Did you look at my pint funny? Roll for initiative! After a few games of Feng Shui 2 recently, the lads have thought about fights in RPGs. Is it necessary for combats to occur? Do they go on too long? How can you make them more interesting? All this and more, this episode! You can discover more for yourself in the links below: If you dig actual plays and reviews of played modules, check out the new YouTube channel. Get in touch, the lads love to h...
Reviewing GM Advice
August 10, 2020 14:39 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBEpisode 127 - Reviewing GM Advice (aka "I'm the Unknown Stunt Man") There's plenty of GM advice out there in roleplaying land, but what about advice on the advice? This time on the 'cast, Gaz is joined by the Lee Majors of roleplaying, Dirk the Dice, from the Grognard Files Podcast to discuss sources of GM advice. From the ancient tomes handed down by Gygax himself, to the latest hot takes from blogs and the internet, our scholarly heroes delve into the dungeons to bring out the shimmering ...
One Shots
July 21, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBEpisode 126 - One Shots (aka "All I Need Is One Good Shot") In these times of muchos online play, virtual conventions and more, it's worth taking time to reflect on how to put together a decent one shot game and tips on playing or running. This time Gaz and Stunt Baz (Guy) talk through some expert advice on setting up your one shot games, garnered from many years of trial and error. Join the lads as they lay out what to do with your one shot slots, whether as a first timer or older hand loo...
Beautiful RPGs
July 13, 2020 22:07 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBEpisode 125 - Beautiful RPGs (aka "Am I Baz's Stunt Double?") Who doesn't like an aesthetically pleasing book? "Sexy" RPGs (not in that way) lure in players like a moth to a flame. But is it all form over function. Guest presenter Guy Milner joins Gaz to talk through a top ten beauty parade of RPGs, highlights merits and occasionally flaws of their favourites, as well as honourable mentions for dessert. Come peruse the aural landscape and appreciate fine art. You can get more Hot Guy Actio...
Negotiating D&D
June 21, 2020 13:18 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBEpisode 124 - Negotiating D&D (aka "Nicole, please don't @ me") There's more than one way round a problem, and this week the gents are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski - an expert in negotiation and trade - to discuss how GMs and players can negotiate a session. The role of NPCs in a session, giving players what they want, the role of streaming games and the wealth of players on Reddit are discussed, among many interesting topics. You can follow Dmitry on Twitter, and for non-gaming related ...
Swords & Sorcery
June 12, 2020 18:29 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBEpisode 123 - Swords & Sorcery (aka I'm Oiling My Thews) Conan cares not for your so-called lock down foul sorcerer. Oil up your shanks, dream of rubies the size of a pigeon's egg and climb the tower of set - it's time for a discussion of Conan and associated stories. The lads have been playing through some adventures set in the land of pulp sword and sorcery with good friends of the show Mat from Steamforged Games, and Rich August, a writer on much of the 2d20 Conan game line. Come one, co...
Burnout
May 15, 2020 13:10 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBEpisode 122 - Burnout (aka It's Not Me, It's You) The global pandemic is biting and it's entirely possible folk are getting a little run down. This time the lads talk through burnout. What is it and what can be done? Are you just fed up for now and need a break, or is there something different going on? Settle into your favourite quiet space dear listeners, and let the old hands give you some words of advice. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartpar...
System Matters Too
April 27, 2020 08:21 - 1 hour - 50 MBEpisode 121 - System Matters Too (aka Systems Are Doing it for Themselves?) The lads have been in lockdown and gaming like daemons. Gaming ones. This has given them exposure to new systems, allowed them to stress test some old ones, jaw about the comparisons between them and even think about what system are for. Dive on in and get the pithy answer to the eternal question "Does system matter?". Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartparty Twitters: tw...
Online Gaming Advice
March 26, 2020 11:55 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 120 - Online Gaming Advice (aka Can You Hear Me?) Everywhere is on lockdown, but where there's challenge, there's opportunity. Baz and Gaz talk through the mysteries and vagaries of taking your RPGs online. How do you even get started? Where do you go to find a game? Why is everyone wearing headphones? Find out the answers to theses and many other question in this episode. Here's are some useful links, talked about in the show: Google Hangouts Microsoft Teams Discord Zoom Ro...
Spring is Sprung
March 08, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBEpisode 119 - Spring is Sprung (aka Stop Saying Things, He Keeps Drawing Clocks) The daffodils are bursting out the ground, it is (was) GM's Day, and there's lots of great gaming to talk about and emergent top tips in the making. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartparty Twitters: twitter.com/the_smart_party Email: [email protected] Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/thesmartparty Patreons: patreon.com/thesmartparty
John Harper Interview
February 13, 2020 19:53 - 1 hour - 66 MBEpisode 118 - John Harper Interview (aka The Same Page Page) John Harper is a game designer with an embarrassment of riches in his back catalogue. Blades in the Dark, Lady Blackbird, Lasers and Feelings, Danger Patrol, Ghost/Echo and most recently the rebooted Agon in collaboration with Sean Nittner. He joins the lads to discuss BitD and other forged in the dark games, share insights on upcoming content including the cyberpunk Null Vector, reflect on Lady Blackbird and of course give insigh...
Lou Prosperi Interview
January 31, 2020 15:43 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBEpisode 117 - Lou Prosperi Interview (aka Are Your Listeners Familiar With Earthdawn?) This week Lou Prosperi, developer for Earthdawn joins the lads to reveal all kinds of interesting detail from behind the scenes at FASA in the 90s. How do you even pronounce FASA? Where was the game line headed? What are the dragons up to and why hasn't the magical level in Barsaive dropped to zero? Fans of how games companies used to operate back in the day, Earthdawn nerds, those seeking insight into th...
Earthdawn
January 26, 2020 14:28 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBLet's wind back the clock to where the stories of this podcast began, it's 1994 and the lads are talking Earthdawn. Cult classic, D&D Done Right, post-apocalyptic fantasy, the history of Shadowrun even - call it what you will. The boys gives you all you need to know on their oft-mentioned favourite game from yesteryear. What is the Step System? What makes Dwarves different? How do magic items become Legendary? Bathe yourselves in an hour of nostalgia and misty-eyed reminiscing of one of the f...
2020 Vision
January 11, 2020 19:02 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBEpisode 115 - 2020 Vision (aka Get Your Earthdawn '93 While It's Hot) It's the year of Cyberpunk 2020 and lots to look forward to aside from monoblade katanas and trenchcoats. The lads go through some of the upcoming delights for the new year, games due to land, whispers of new things, plans for getting some gaming in and what they've already rolled dice on. Plus, some talk on going back to old games, new editions and how to get a gaming group together in busy times. Get in touch, the lads...
Review of 2019
December 16, 2019 18:01 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBEpisode 114 - Review of 2019 (aka Making Up For The Deep Freeze) The lads look back at a year in gaming, when they've been up to, the pros and cons of playing D&D and what they might do in the new year. To spice things up, they are joined by special guests Dirk the Dice from The Grognards Files and co-author of Call of Cthulhu 7th ed, Paul Fricker of the Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast. Grab a mulled wine and mince pie, and settle in for an hour of top chat. Get in touch, the lads lo...
How To Be A Better Player
December 03, 2019 13:43 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBEpisode 113 - How To Be A Better Player (Live from Dragonmeet, London, 2019) The lads have been down to London Village for Dragonmeet 2019. Among other fantastic activities, they hosted a seminar on being a better player. If you want great advice on quite literally upping your game, then look no further! Joined by special guests (co-authors of Call of Cthulhu 7th ed) Paul Fricker of the Good Friends of Jackson Elias podcast and CoC Creative Director Mike Mason, the panel provided all manner...
Zachary Cox Interview
November 14, 2019 17:05 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBEpisode 112 - Zachary Cox Interview (a.k.a Best Left Buried) Creator of Best Left Buried by Soul Muppet Publishing and new Kickstarter Beneath the Missing Sea, as well as publisher of other independents, Zachary Cox joins the lads to talk about his latest creations, designing and publishing gamers, creator meet ups and what the heck is OSR anyway? You can sign up for Zach's mailing list here Join the discord for lively chat Old school it on Facebook too Find him on the Twitters! @Jelly...
David Larkins Interview
November 06, 2019 15:44 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBEpisode 111 - David Larkins Interview (a.k.a Go Kill A Giant) Line Editor for the King Arthur Pendragon RPG, author of Berlin: The Wicked City and more, David Larkins joins the lads this time to talk about his writing and all thing Pendragon related. Hear about Greg Stafford's legacy, the future direction for the line, different modes of play and all the latest info on Chaosium's laser-focused Arthurian RPG. As well as thoughts on alternate settings, art directions and more, Dave chats abou...
Jeremy Crawford Interview
October 29, 2019 14:45 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEpisode 110 - Jeremy Crawford Interview (a.k.a Illusionary Dragons) Lead Rules Designer for D&D, mind behind Sage Advice and Unearthed Arcana, and all round man on the scene for all D&D books, the lads were delighted to have Jeremy Crawford on for an interview. An insight into his daily work, lots of detail on the upcoming Eberron release, and much more, including advice for new DMs and some hints on the future of D&D. Regrettably there were some technical recording issues this time and so...
Robin Laws at The Kraken 2019
October 22, 2019 18:45 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBonus Episode - Robin Laws at The Kraken 2019 (a.k.a You and I Can Go Fight Some Lesser Podcasts) He was last at The Kraken two years ago, and so when Robin Laws returned in 2019, it was only right that we tried to get some time to talk to him again about what he's been up to, reminisce about some old products and get some hot tips on producing better content for aspiring writers everywhere. The Yellow King, Glorantha, Earthdawn, Feng Shui, Gumshoe, etc., the list of credits is too long to ...
Quickstarts
October 04, 2019 14:36 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBEpisode 109 - Quickstarts (a.k.a Need To Know Information) A common feature of games these days, led perhaps by RPG Day and other thing, is the "Quick Start". An adventure, some characters, enough rules to play. Should be easy, right? As the lads discover when talking through the topic though, there's a lot of features people want from a Quickstart and they can vary in form and function. Dive in and hear about some examples of what's on the market, and hear the good, bad and ugly. Get in t...
Starter Sets
September 06, 2019 14:42 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBStarter Sets (a.k.a. Double Demogorgon) Are they just there for bring people in? Essential tools? Collector pieces? Whatever you might think, starter sets are a thing (again?) now, with most of the main players producing one. Call of Cthulhu, Legend of the Five Rings, D&D, Pathfinder, Star Trek, Numenera and more... The lads talk about what they'd like to see in a starter set and now some examples stack up. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesmartpart...
Electric Bastionland with Chris McDowall
August 28, 2019 20:48 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBEpisode 107 - Electric Bastionland (a.k.a You Have Shared Ownership of a Child's Musket) Into the Odd was one of the lad's favourite independent game offerings of a couple of years ago, and now Chris McDowall is back again with his follow up, Electric Bastionland. Chris jumps in to talk about the imminent Kickstarter (early November 2019), what the design process was on the new game, what new and improved and much more. Plus! A five minute character creation session and other great content....
Versions and Editions
August 19, 2019 19:52 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBEpisode 106 - Versions and Editions (a.k.a. d4 Damage for the Ill Behaviour) Don't remember the Edition Wars do you junior? Well, pull a stool, buy a tankard of ale and let the old timers tell you all about it... This week the lads go into new editions, versions and reboots. With special guest Mat Hart from Steamforged Games, the guys talk about why new editions come about, if they really change anything and if not, why not? Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook...
Savage Worlds Settings
August 06, 2019 11:43 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBEpisode 105 - Savage Worlds Settings (a.k.a. I'd Just Savage It) In the concluding part of their talk about Savage Worlds (for now!), the boys go through the some of the settings for the game, official and otherwise - as well as discussing what you can do for creating your own setting or adapting other things. Pinnacle Entertainment have lots of news on the core products, licenced goodies and an active forum too. Get in touch, the lads love to hear from you! Facebook: facebook.com/thesm...
Savage Worlds Walkthrough – Part Two
July 30, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBEpisode 104 - Savage Worlds Walkthrough - Part Two (a.k.a. Who Doesn't Like Rolling 15d8?) Savage Worlds part two, electric bugaloo. Who doesn't like cool subsystems and engaging GM advice? Savage Worlds has a lovely variety of bonus rules, including Allies, Mass Battles, Dramatic Tasks and more. The lads also discuss powers, magic and otherwise - plus the excellent GM advice section! Plus, of course, an overview of the game as a whole. Pinnacle Entertainment have lots of news on the core ...
Savage Worlds Walkthrough – Part One
July 15, 2019 16:46 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBEpisode 103 - Savage Worlds Walkthrough - Part One (a.k.a. What Colour is Your Wild Die?) Savage Worlds is one of the lad's favourite games, they've been there since the beginning (arguably before!) and the new Adventure Edition is hitting virtual inboxes everywhere, with the physical products due in store soon (sometimes referred to as SWADE) - so let the guys take you on a walkthrough of one of the best action adventure systems out there. Great for beginners thinking of joining in, or old...
UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons
June 23, 2019 14:52 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBEpisode 102 - UK Games Expo and King of Dungeons (a.k.a Electric Boogaloo) The lads kick back and reminisce about the recent UK Games Expo, their seminar, people they met, things they saw and games they played. Also, a review of The Kraken spring break, other small convention happening and of course, chatter about the King of Dungeons Kickstarter that funded in just 13 minutes. Thanks to everyone that chatted to or otherwise supported the guys or the 'cast over the weekend. Good to get a g...
How to GM – Live From UK Games Expo 2019
June 03, 2019 16:43 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEpisode 101 - How to GM - Live From UK Games Expo 2019 UK Games Expo is the third largest gaming convention in the world, and the lads were there to chat to people, buy goodies and of course, run the "How to GM at Conventions" panel. With good friends of the show Dirk the Dice and Paul Fricker, from the Grognard Files and Good Friends of Jackson Elias respectively. The guys had an amazing time, and a great audience full of questions. Lesson learned - rephrase the question for the microphone...
UK Games Expo 2019
May 28, 2019 18:50 - 53 minutes - 41.7 MBIt's that time of year - the UK's biggest gaming event is just around the corner. UK Games Expo 2019 is upon us and the lads have a good old natter about what to do, things to see and what's hot for 2019. Never been before? Just want to get excited? Happy just to hear geeks chunter on about gaming stuff? It's all here... Join The Smart Party and special guests Dirk the Dice from the Grognard Files and Paul Fricker from The Good Friends of Jackson Elias, for a seminar at noon Saturday of Expo...
Episode 100 – Centenary Celebrations!
April 25, 2019 19:18 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBEpisode 100 - Centenary Celebrations! (a.k.a Here's To 100 More) Back in the mists of time, the earth cooled and then there were dinosaurs. Not long after Baz and Gaz were sitting round drinking whisky and solving gaming. It's been 100 episodes! Officially, in reality there have been many more, with bonus episodes, actual play and no one really knows what happened to episode 11. Good friends of the show Dirk the Dice and Paul Fricker come along to help celebrate, talking about the last five...
Roleplaying Games of the 70s
April 11, 2019 15:28 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBEpisode 99 - Roleplaying Games of the 70s (a.k.a Watership Down Scarred Me For Life) Simpler times, halcyon days? Baz and Gaz take a trip down memory lane and go through some of the very first RPGs from D&D in 1974, to Bushido on the cusp of the veritable explosion of product in the 80s. Even the venerable and wizened hosts aren't old enough to be buying the games as they came out, so conversation is sometimes mere impressions of the heady days at the cradle of gaming, but don't worry dear ...
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition
April 01, 2019 17:52 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBEpisode 98 - Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay 4th Edition (a.k.a Show Us Your Two-Tailed Comet) ‘So, what are you here for? Adventure? Maybe. Gold? Probably. Justice? Ha, that’s a flexible term! What’s that I see in your eye, that pious gleam? Oh, you want to do the right thing. So long as it’s well enough paid, entertaining, and fits with your political views. Eh, close enough, you’ll do, come inside and I’ll tell you about the job.’ So begins the intro of WFRP 4e, a grim world of perilous of a...
Dennis Detwiller Interview
March 19, 2019 13:42 - 1 hour - 63 MBEpisode 97 - Dennis Detwiller Interview (a.k.a. Everyone Walking Around In Parkas ) Top guestage again dear listeners, the lads chat to RPG writer and artist Dennis Detwiller who you will no doubt recognise from Ennie-award winning Delta Green, Magic the Gathering, GODLIKE and much more - including Arc Dream's latest Kickstarter (at time of writing) Wrestlenomicon. The guys talk about the changes in writing and publishing games, classic RPGs, improvements in the industry and making a qualit...
Ken Hite Interview
March 12, 2019 17:31 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBEpisode 96 - Ken Hite Interview (a.k.a What If Vampires Are Snake People?) Top guestage again this time dear listeners as the lads chat to gaming luminary Ken Hite about Vamprire, Night's Black Agents, The Fall of Delta Green, Nephilim, future projects, novels, games design, ploughing the world's history for gameable content, pilum throw weights and much more! You can get more podcast goodness by listening to Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff (KARTAS). Ken mentioned Star Crossed by Alex Robe...
Dungeon Master’s Guide – Part Two
February 23, 2019 11:59 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBEpisode 95 - Dungeon Master's Guide - Part Two (a.k.a. A Thinking DMs Book) With a surfeit of D&D designer guests and other goodness, the lads round off their current D&D coverage with a walkthrough of the second half of the DMG. What old favourites still languish in the book, and what exciting new gems? How has the last few years of gaming and writing thereof influenced this tome? When D&D 6 comes out - will we even still have a DMG? All this and more is discussed in this week's bumper ep...
Kate Welch Interview
February 14, 2019 15:24 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBEpisode 94 - Kate Welch Interview (a.k.a. Stat Blocks and Vegetables) Bask in the mellifluous tones of D&D game designer Kate Welch, talking to the lads about what it's like to work at Wizards of the Coast. After one year on the job, Kate describes her start at Wizards, thoughts that go into design, user experience and bringing skills from the video game industry, standing up and shouting with joy in meetings about vampires and what's so good about the Monk class anyway? Plus! Much, much m...