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GTA V is riddled with exploits and bugs, even after all these years. Is it time to move on from that game, despite how profitable it has been? Intro (0:49) – Vox Machina is back, and we’re getting a “Mighty Nein” animated show, too! Video Games (10:21) – Should “Grand Theft Auto V” be finally...Read More “Basically Broken – Loot Mechanics #309” »

Like many, are you sick of WotC and their OGL shenanigans? Today we present several fantasy TTRPGs that are free from Wizards’ licensing idiocy. Intro (0:49) – An addendum to last week’s show… Tabletop Roleplaying (8:35) – Let’s talk about some TTRPGs that aren’t subject to Wizards of the Coast’s Open Game License. Band of...Read More “Replacing D&D – Loot Mechanics #308” »

Beoulus and I have to talk about the newest kerfuffle over Wizards of the Coast and Open Game License for “Dungeons & Dragons” Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing this week? Tabletop Roleplaying (2:22) – WotC has forever lost the trust of the TTRPG community, and even their pathetic response won’t save them...Read More “A breach of trust – Loot Mechanics #307” »

Reports say Nintendo has dropped plans for a Switch Pro model, in favor of a new console. Bullsh!t. Intro (0:49) – What have we been playing this week? Video Games (4:55) – The “Switch Pro” reportedly has been cancelled, in favor of a true, next-gen Nintendo console. Let’s point out all of the problems with...Read More “MarioBox – Loot Mechanics #306” »

Holiday catch-up, more OneD&D controversy, and Scormey talks new TTRPGs for his collection! NOTE: In this episode we are talking about the controversy from late December in regards to the OGL, not this week’s travesty. Just saying. Intro (0:49) – Catching up on what we’ve been doing over the holidays! Tabletop Roleplaying (6:02) – The...Read More “Paying the Toll – Loot Mechanics #305” »

A rundown of our Best and Worst games of 2022! Intro (0:49) – Final thoughts on 2022 Other (8:38) – The Best Games of 2022! Blade Runner RPG Pokemon Legends: Arceus Coyote & Crow Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Rant (26:55) – The Worst Games of 2022 Dark Souls The Roleplaying Game Diablo Immotal Wrap (51:10) –...Read More “Best and Worst of 2022 – Loot Mechanics #304” »

Yes, it’s that time of year again! Our annual picks for great, last-minute gifts for the gamers in your life! Intro (0:49) – What we’re doing for the Holidays! Other (5:29) – The gift-guide, as we do every year, but with less schlock this time around. TTRPG Dice, Joking Hazard, Replica Weapons, DragonFire Lamp, D&D...Read More “Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide, 2022 edition – Loot Mechanics #303” »

Finishing out the year with some semi-topical news (as is our way), before the Holiday Specials come… Intro (0:49) – Scormey headbutted the planet, and Beoulus has been doing other things. Collectible Card Games (4:57) – Hasbro refutes suggestion they are killing “Magic: the Gathering” Wrap (31:05) – New World devs announce a lackluster roadmap...Read More “The Last Topical Show of 2022! – Loot Mechanics #302” »

Today we’re talking about unusual settings we might use for various TTRPGs, and the fickleness of WotC fans. Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s dice have failed him, and Beoulus has been working (because that’s all he does). Tabletop Roleplaying (5:34) – LET’S TALK SETTINGS!… Which is to say, unusual locales to center your adventures in. Wrap...Read More “Schrödinger’s Company – Loot Mechanics #301” »

We’re all about business today, talking about antitrust lawsuits and open game licenses! Exciting stuff! Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s been getting back to solo roleplaying with “WitchCraft”, and Beoulus discusses some “No Man’s Sky” news. Video Games (5:58) – The FTC looks likely to move to block Microsoft’s acquisition of ActivisionBlizzard Wrap (28:24) – WotC...Read More “Back to Business – Loot Mechanics #300” »

Catching up, talking a bit about bad GM choices, and Scormey talks about a cool new game he got recently. Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s been on a hot streak, and Beoulus has been doing… something. Tabletop Roleplaying (5:29) – Let’s talk a bit about bad choices some GameMasters make, and how to fix them. Wrap...Read More “Bad Choices – Loot Mechanics #299” »

The distribution house Funagain has been screwing up left and right, especially with Free League associated projects. Scormey rants a bit about this. Intro (0:49) – Looks like we have a new trilogy of “Witcher” games coming, and Scormey is all about it! Rant (9:39) – I’m kinda mad at Funagain, Free League, and Limithron....Read More “Not so Funagain – Loot Mechanics #298” »

It’s all superheroes, all the time (almost), on today’s podcast! Intro (0:49) – Catching up on recent Meta news. Tabletop Roleplaying (19:20) – “Mutants & Masterminds” 3rd Edition is getting a reprint. What Superhero games would we like to see come back? Wrap (37:38) – Let’s talk a bit about “Marvel Snap” “Alchemists Tower” Kevin...Read More “A Heroic Show – Loot Mechanics #297” »

Like every year, Beoulus and Scormey discuss a few new games (video games or TTRPGs) fitting to play on Halloween Intro (0:49) – What Halloween events are playing this year? Other (16:24) – The guys discuss “Trophy Dark“, “Killer Frequency“, “The Eldritch Hack“, and “Scorn“ Wrap (53:37) – Our plans for Halloween! “Alchemists Tower” Kevin...Read More “The Curse of Spooky Goodness! – Loot Mechanics #296” »

China cracks down on LARPers, and a new edition of “Paranoia” TTRPG, on this week’s show! Intro (0:49) – Somehow, Scormey’s “No Man’s Sky” exploits on Nintendo Switch pay off. LARP (7:57) – China goes full “Satanic Panic” on their LARPing community Wrap (28:42) – Mongoose is going to drop a new Kickstarter for “Paranoia:...Read More “Panic and Paranoia – Loot Mechanics #295” »

“No Man’s Sky” on the Switch, “The Secret World” TTRPG brings controversy, and Roblox is getting sued! Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s been playing “No Man’s Sky” on his Switch, and Beoulus has been playing NMS on PC! TTRPG (19:26) – The Kickstarter project for “The Secret World” TTRPG started off with a bang, but not...Read More “That could have gone better – Loot Mechanics #294” »

Beoulus posits a question: If you could develop your dream game, what would it be like? We have some thoughts. Intro (0:49) – Scormey finally got his office/studio renovated, and Beoulus had some gaming ADHD. Other (8:12) – If we could develop a game, what would it be like? Wrap (39:57) – Scormey’s thoughts on...Read More “Developer’s Blues – Loot Mechanics #293” »

It’s October again! Let’s talk about Ghoulish Gaming! Intro (0:49) – Scormey’s getting an early start on decorating for Halloween, and Beoulus has been doing… not much, gaming-wise. Other (6:23) – Let’s talk about some upcoming horror games, like “Saturnalia“, and “The Secret World” TTRPG! Wrap (31:38) – Blizzard screws up yet another launch day!...Read More “Spooky Season! – Loot Mechanics #292” »

Catching up with news from the last few weeks, because we’re really bad at this Podcasting thing! Intro (0:49) – I finally got my preorder for “No Man’s Sky” for the Switch! Plus, Beoulus went on vacation! Video Games (6:59) – Another big Nintendo Direct happened, with plenty of big news! Wrap (48:02) – Blizzard...Read More “Catching up… again – Loot Mechanics #291” »

It’s “International Talk Like a Pirate Day”, so we’re all about pirates in Gaming, on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Wizard 101 inundated with profane system messages, as it was either hacked or assaulted by a rogue employee. Other (12:33) – Talking about the role of Pirates in gaming, from board games to MMOs to...Read More “Yarrr! – Loot Mechanics #290” »