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 differen
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 epi
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 cours
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 schedul
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.
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 bo
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,
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 provi
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 dee
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
Frank introduces the Geeks to "Blades in the Dark", a game that promises to challenge us with a unique approach to roleplaying. Steve shares another song. Ghost Goats and Gangs dominate. Jim is Mr. Fahrenheit. Let's hunt some leviathans!
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
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 d