Wet Ink Games is (virtually) stopping by the channel today to talk about "Into the Wyrd and Wild," "Never Going Home," and who knows what other tabletop roleplaying game topics!Show Notes:* Wet Ink Games: https://www.wetinkgames.com/* "Into the

Hot Takes: "OSR Heresy" and "Punished for Role-Playing?"

Dec 9th, 2021 1h 14m

A couple of topics struck some chords in social media. As I have a couple of takes on these, I thought I'd share them. What are your thoughts on these topics? Enquiring minds want to know! (I want to know!)Show Notes:* "OSR Heresy": https://hxp

Interview with Ken Spencer, Author of the Tome of Wonderous Items

Dec 2nd, 2021 1h 2m

Ken Spencer, award-winning RPG author and former archaeologist, comes onto the channel to talk about TTRPG stuff and his latest project, a 5E supplement, Tome of Wonderous Items, published by Necromancer Games.Show Notes:* Tome of Wonderous Ite

Rulebook Read-Along: World Without Number's Campaign Creation Tools, Part 5

Dec 1st, 2021 55m 22s

Lower the periscope as we continue our deep dive into the daunting tome that is Worlds Without Number. Going cover to cover on this is probably beyond my scope so, in an attempt to be selective, I'm going to cherry-pick some areas to focus on.

OSR Reddit Round Up | September 3, 2021

Nov 25th, 2021 1h 18m

It's that time of the week again! Let's fix our eyes on the OSR subreddit and see what is churning through the community.Show Notes:* Send me a voicemail about this video: https://hxpr.to/voicemailSupport the Podcast:* Like, review, and subscri

DM Tips: Alignment Languages?

Nov 19th, 2021 9m 30s

Alignment languages are often brought up as slightly strange, awkward vestigial bits from the oldest versions of D&D. Well, in my last gaming session, I brought it out of mothballs and deployed it as a campaign tool. I brought this up in my las

Rulebook Read-Along: World Without Number's Campaign Creation Tools, Part 4

Nov 18th, 2021 1h

Interview: Vintage RPG Podcaster and TTRPG Author, John McGuire!

Nov 12th, 2021 1h 11m

Podcaster and author of "3, 2, 1... Action!" TTRPG, John McGuire, joins the channel to talk about his latest adventure for the 321Action system, "Point Nemo," and other TTRPG topics.Show Notes:* "Point Nemo" on Kickstarter: https://hxpr.to/drd5

Hexed Press x Bandit's Keep: Making Up Monsters

Nov 10th, 2021 1h 12m

Daniel from Bandit's Keep is back for another semi-regular chat! This time, we'll talk about making up monsters, whether it's a simple reskin, an overhaul, or a complete, from-the-ground up build from scratch. Yeah, this would have been perfect

Rulebook Read-Along: World Without Number's Campaign Creation Tools, Part 3

Nov 4th, 2021 59m 33s

Rulebook Read-Along: World Without Number's Campaign Creation Tools, Part 2

Nov 1st, 2021 52m 45s

NOTE: The stream died at the very end unexpectedly so I'll pick it up from the last bit on the next installment.Lower the periscope as we continue our deep dive into the daunting tome that is Worlds Without Number. Going cover to cover on this

Interview with Cairn OSR Zine Author, Yochai Gal!

Oct 28th, 2021 1h 5m

Yochai Gal, author of the excellent Cairn zine, joins me to talk about Cairn, the OSR, and beyond!Show Notes:* Grab a copy of "Cairn": https://cairnrpg.com/* Send me a voice message: https://hxpr.to/voicemailLinks:I’m part of a creator network.

OSR Vs 5E: Fiction First Vs Mechanics First?

Oct 25th, 2021 9m 49s

Had one of those shower thought moments-- except there wasn't a shower involved-- regarding 5E D&D's approach (at least in terms of community) to fiction and mechanics as contrasted with the approach I use and associate in OSR gaming.Show Notes

Rulebook Read-Along: World Without Number's Campaign Creation Tools, Part 1

Oct 22nd, 2021 53m 6s

Alright, fellow DMs, I have finally steeled myself to begin a dive into the daunting tome that is Worlds Without Number. Going cover to cover on this is probably beyond my scope so, in an attempt to be selective, I'm going to cherry-pick some a

OSR Reddit Round Up | August 27, 2021

Oct 15th, 2021 1h 27m

It's that time of the week again! Let's fix our eyes on the OSR subreddit and see what is churning through the community.Send me a voicemail: https://hxpr.to/voicemailSupport the Podcast:* Like, review, and subscribe!* Become a YouTube channel

Game Recap, Chat, and AMA | August 26, 2021 | Here, Wolfy!

Oct 11th, 2021 51m 49s

I recap and discuss my game night! Originally streamed on August 26, 2021.Support the podcast:* Like, review, and subscribe!* Become a YouTube channel member: https://hxpr.to/ytmembership* Become a Patron of my Patreon: http://hxpr.to/patreon*

DM Tips: Turn Languages Known Into Culture Lore

Oct 8th, 2021 8m 11s

Hail Dungeon Masters! This is an outgrowth of something I discussed with Daniel from Bandit's Keep during our latest chat. Let's expand the concept of languages known to include the cultures related to those languages!Show Notes:* My conversati

Hexed Press x Bandit's Keep: Telegraphing Danger

Oct 5th, 2021 1h 7m

Daniel from Bandit's Keep and I get together to talk about telegraphing danger, water-skiing pyramids of orcs, and other pressing TTRPG topics!Show Notes:* Watch the video version over at Bandit's Keep YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/w

Oh, Fudge Me...

Oct 1st, 2021 6m 19s

I'm tired of the fudging vs non-fudging game master arguments. They lack a voice that should be the most important voice in the discussion: the voice of the players. Well, I don't want to hear anymore thoughts from DMs on the matter. I want to

Ask Alyssa | September 16, 2021 | Chaosium, Cthulhu, and Minis

Sep 20th, 2021 1h 1m

Alyssa Faden is back to talk more about mapping and any other tabletop RPG topics that we can think up!Show Notes:* Alyssa's Patreon: https://hxpr.to/xpsnns* Alyssa's Website: AlyssaFaden.comHow to support the pod:* Like, subscribe, and leave a

DM Tips: Rethink, Reframe, or Let Go of Player Expectations

Sep 17th, 2021 13m

Game masters often ask how to get players to be a certain way, whether it be better roleplayers (whatever that means), or more invested in the "story", or more inquisitive, or something else. In this video, I explain why it might be better and

Game Prep Chat and AMA | August 25, 2021

Sep 13th, 2021 1h 11m

Tonight is game night! Come hang out, talk about game prep, and any other topics that might arise.Links:I’m part of a creator network. Join Jetpack7’s community Discord server for even more gaming-related content!https://discord.gg/PMZ9UKZHow y

OSR Reddit Round Up | August 20, 2021

Sep 3rd, 2021 1h 37m

In this stream, we'll take a look at the trending topics in the OSR reddit form and discuss!Links:I’m part of a creator network. Join Jetpack7’s community Discord server for even more gaming-related content!https://discord.gg/PMZ9UKZHow you can

Worldshopping: Deconstructing Magic

Aug 27th, 2021 58m 55s

Let's discuss worldbuilding via our magic systems. As described in an RPG, magic can be very setting specific or generic. Even if generic, how the magic system works and how spells are described implies things about the setting. If the setting

Interview with Fantasy Cartographer Alyssa Faden

Aug 23rd, 2021 1h 1m

I sat down with cartographer extraordinaire, Alyssa Faden, to talk all things mapping and the currently being kickstarted Necropolis adventure from Necromancer Games. We also get into a bit of her history in the field of RPG map making, Call of