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Swingin’ into more answers to DM and GM questions, only in a sexy way! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Sage Advice (7:26) – Answering more questions from DMs and GMs! Wrap (58:38) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Talking about the “Halo” series, as well as Scormey’s frustrations with a certain gaming company, on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Other (6:48) – Scormey’s been watching the series based on “Halo”, and has a few thoughts on the controversy about it… Tabletop Games (22:05) – I think I’m done with...Read More “Is this all over a helmet? – Loot Mechanics #268” »

Let’s talk about WoW rumors, threats to Kickstarter’s dominance over crowdfunding, and Hello Games wins another award! Intro (0:49) – Let’s talk about the rumors surrounding the new WoW expansion! Board Games (12:31) – Cyanide and Happiness abandon Kickstarter, in favor of Gamefound Video Games (28:52) – “No Man’s Sky” wins a BAFTA, and has...Read More “Changes for the better – Loot Mechanics #267” »

Let’s spend some time today talking about the recently-announced adventure compilation for D&D, “Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel”, while considering if pay-to-win games are ready to come crashing down. Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Tabletop Roleplaying (11:44) – Let’s talk about our thoughts on the upcoming adventure compilation for D&D, “Journeys Through the...Read More “Bursting Bubbles – Loot Mechanics #266” »

Looking ahead to the future for “Guild Wars 2”, and discussing the fall of a roleplaying Icon Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (4:29) – ArenaNet has big plans for “Guild Wars 2”. Let’s discuss them! Tabletop Gaming (22:21) – Discussing the disturbing information recently uncovered about M.A.R. Barker Wrap (44:24) –...Read More “From Tyria to Tekumel – Loot Mechanics #265” »

Talking about “Magic: The Gathering” and “Dungeons & Dragons”, on this week’s show! Intro (0:49) – From “Vagabonds of Dyfed” to “Dune”, and more recent fun! Collectible Card Games (7:18) – Scormey doesn’t really recognize modern “Magic: The Gathering“. Whinging commences. Tabletop Roleplaying (30:08) – Do we really need any TTRPGs other than “Dungeons &...Read More “All Wizards, All The Time – Loot Mechanics #264” »

Russian Trolls attack CD Projekt Red, and WotC lays groundwork for a possible “Dragonlance” campaign book. Intro (0:49) – Discussing Beoulus’ views on the new “Guild Wars 2” expansion. Plus “Elite: Dangerous” abandons consoles. Video Games (15:00) – Russian Trolls review-bomb “Cyberpunk 2077”, fail miserably. Tabletop Gaming (31:30) – Newest Unearthed Arcana hints at upcoming...Read More “Trolls be Trollin’ – Loot Mechanics #263” »

Let’s talk about TTRPG bullies and some of our favorite video games that we just can’t finish Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. TTRPG (8:28) – Some say D&D players are starting to get bullied for playing it, as opposed to other TTRPGs. Has the community gone Full Hipster? Video Games (28:41) – Some...Read More “Hipster Roleplayers – Loot Mechanics #262” »

Today we talk about our thoughts on “Pokemon Legends: Arceus” and the full first season of “The Legend of Vox Machina”. Spoilers! Intro (0:49) – Chatting a bit about new content for “No Man’s Sky” and “Guild Wars 2”. Plus, COVID. Video Games (4:49) – Scormey has been playing a lot of “Pokemon Legends: Arceus“,...Read More “Legendary! – Loot Mechanics #261” »

Answering questions from Internet DMs. Seriously, that’s all. Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Advice (4:03) – Answering questions from Internet DungeonMasters Wrap (56:57) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Let’s talk about corporate communications, butthurt bigots, and more on today’s show! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (5:06) – CIG steps in it, again, regarding their communication with fans of “Star Citizen”. Tabletop Games (37:04) – There’s an inclusivity-focused Cthulhu Mythos game coming. Will it be a victim of the “Get...Read More “Firestorms – Loot Mechanics #259” »

Beoulus and Scormey have some TTRPG Hot Takes, and Scormey rants (again) about F2P video games. Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Tabletop Gaming (4:53) – Roleplaying Hot Takes Rant (29:30) – “Free to Play” video games are an abject failure. Wrap (1:02:03) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative...Read More “I Got A Lot Of Slots – Loot Mechanics #258” »

Discussing corporate buyouts, D&D, and more, on today’s show! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (3:54) – We have to discuss the Activision/Blizzard buyout, late though we may be. Podcasting & Streaming (27:42) – We talk about “The Legend of Vox Machina”, and so forth. Wrap (1:01:48) – Beoulus has the new...Read More “Beads of Love – Loot Mechanics #257” »

Let’s talk about the Critical Role animated series, and some honesty out of Cloud Imperium Games! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Podcasts & Livestreams (4:25) – “The Legend of Vox Machina” arrives later this week! Let’s discuss our thoughts on the show. Video Game News (25:26) – CIG announces both “Star Citizen” and...Read More “Legends and Losers – Loot Mechanics #256” »

Players and artists stand up for themselves, on today’s podcast! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Video Game News (8:19) – SSG announces, then backs down from, controversial P2W changes for LOTRO TTRPG News (35:26) – TSR 3.5 gets another kick in the balls. Wrap (59:04) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists Tower” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...Read More “The Power of No – Loot Mechanics #255” »

Let’s talk about some of the games we are most looking forward to in 2022! Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. Video Games (9:34) – Here are some of our most-anticipated video games for 2022! Tabletop Games (32:19) – Same as above, but for TTRPGs coming in 2022! Wrap (51:12) – Final thoughts. “Alchemists...Read More “Most Anticipated 2022 – Loot Mechanics #254” »

Scormey got a surprise in the mail recently, and we have another rant about Alt-Right Gamer CHUDs Intro (0:49) – Our week, in brief. TTRPG Talk (8:00) – So guess what came in the mail the other day? A Rant (36:30) – Right-Wing Gamers are starting to really make me hate Gaming in general. Wrap...Read More “Starting 2022 with a WTF – Loot Mechanics #253” »

A fun look back at the last five years of this show, from our days as “Pixels & Dice”, through our run (thus far) as “Loot Mechanics”. Intro (0:50) – A few words from Scormus Main Topic (3:57) – 2017: A Gamer Confessional (with Ryleia!) Other Bullshit (27:32) – 2018: Our first impressions of D&D...Read More “Five Years Gone – Loot Mechanics #252” »

Our annual suggestions for last-minute gifts for the Gamers in your life. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:58) – What to get the Gamer in your life, when you’re a dumbass, and waited until the last minute to buy a gift Sage Advice (9:56) – Actually good ideas for last-minute gifts...Read More “Very Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide – Loot Mechanics #251” »

Fandom is not making many fans right now, and our prestigious “Best and Worst Games” awards of 2021! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:44) – Fandom shits the bed with their licensing for 3rd party Cortex Prime content Other Bullshit (27:11) – Best and Worst of 2021 Wrap (1:08:56) – Final...Read More “The Last Topical Show of 2021 – Loot Mechanics #250” »