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So, the hype for Blizzard’s upcoming expansion for “World of Warcraft” is starting to ramp up, and frankly, we’re not impressed. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Scormey has been playing the heck out of “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” of late, and has a few things to say on the subject. Also, WTF is up with China regarding ACNH? Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

On today’s show, Beoulus and Scormus break down “Paranoia”, one of the most unique tabletop roleplaying games of all time. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we discuss gaming during the apocalypse, and a nice project (https://www.youtube.com/c/FaeProductions) one of Scormey’s Faire friends has going. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we discuss ways to bring youngsters into Roleplaying, so that our great hobby will continue on well into the future. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we’ll be discussing gaming conventions, renaissance faires, and other geek gatherings, in the shadow of the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

The next generation of consoles are “right around the corner”, so to speak, and may well rival high-end gaming computers for power. But is all that really necessary anymore? Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Taking a look at some of the many, many RPGs that were based on the D&D 3.5 Open Game License, or the “D20” ruleset. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we talk about a recent bit of controversy regarding one particular gaming personality, and his opinion regarding Losing a game. I think you can tell already where we fall on the topic. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

While nobody really talks about it much, the tabletop roleplaying genre has a bit of a racism problem. We’re talking about that today. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we break down one of the best selling RPGs of the last couple of years, R. Talsorian Games’ own “The Witcher” RPG. Yes, that Witcher… Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Bad news regarding Blizzard, and good news regarding the Torchlight series, on today’s podcast! Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

So, we’re mostly out of tabletop RPGs to ‘deconstruct’ each month, so instead, let’s take a look back at 1st edition AD&D, and discuss whether or not this is still a viable game in the modern day. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at...Read More “Revisiting Advanced Dungeons & Dragons – Pixels & Dice #157” »

Fans win their lawsuit against Trion Worlds… Is this a herald of future class action suits being brought against other game developers? Also, Critical Role becomes D&D canon! Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Because no one demanded it (but Beoulus loves this topic), we’re giving out more advice for newbies to playing and running tabletop roleplaying games! Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today we give our less-than-hot takes on Google Stadia, and discuss some Homebrew Beoulus came up with for D&D 5e. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Catching up on gaming news from December, and whatnot. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Today, Beoulus and I go over the Best and Worst games and gaming stories of 2019! Theme Music – “Pinball Spring”, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), licensed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0” license. See more trash like this at Scormey.com

Got a Gamer in your life, but you can’t find them a proper gift? Here’s a great guide for last-minute gamer gifts, hopefully different than last years list! Theme Music – “Pinball Spring”, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), licensed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0” license. See more trash like this at Scormey.com

We’ve hit 150 episodes! Woot! That’s effectively three years worth of shows, assuming we actually took a week off here or there, which we don’t, so CLOSE ENOUGH! Theme Music – “Pinball Spring”, by Kevin MacLeod (Incompetech.com), licensed under the Creative Commons “Attribution 3.0” license. See more trash like this at Scormey.com