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Scormey waxes philosophical on obscurity in TTRPGs and “New World”. Also, Gamigo makes wild claims about “Rift”, and cool stuff coming on Kickstarter! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (10:00) – How obscure is too obscure, when it comes to TTRPGs? Is this game too close to the line? Video Game News...Read More “Obscurity and Infamy – Loot Mechanics #249” »

Lots to catch up on this week, with news about LOTRO, D&D, plus commentaries on Activision/Blizzard and Scormey’s Kickstarter problem! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (12:47) – Daybreak (Enad Global 7) opens mouth, spews lies about LOTRO, Marvel MMO, etc. TTRPG News (36:01) – Strixhaven is coming, and Scormey could not...Read More “Lies, Deceit, and Homework – Loot Mechanics #248” »

XL Games takes “ArcheAge” away from Gamigo, and WotC files for a trademark on a product that sounds a lot like their own VTT. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:19) – Gamigo takes one on the chin, as “ArcheAge” is being taken away from them. TTRPG News (19:58) – Let’s discuss...Read More “Suckerpunch – Loot Mechanics #247” »

Today we talk a bit about the new Kickstarter project for “Thirsty Sword Lesbians”, and we look at good news regarding “New World”! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (6:54) – The TTRPG “Thirsty Sword Lesbians” is getting an expansion, and it’s a pretty cool Kickstarter project! Video Game News (36:11) –...Read More “To Be Fair – Loot Mechanics #246” »

“New World” players seem unified in their disdain for Amazon devs, and we discuss how “Critical Role” went from darlings to villains. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:39) – The problems just keep piling up for “New World”, don’t they? TTRPG News (41:54) – Critical Role are now apparently pariahs, because…...Read More “Unified in Disgust – Loot Mechanics #245” »

Today’s a bit of Good News, with shades of Bad. We’re talking about the “Girl Genius RPG”, and updates for ACNH! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:47) – The long-awaited “Girl Genius RPG” is finally on the way, but not without controversy. Video Game News (28:35) – The “Animal Crossing” update...Read More “Overshadowed – Loot Mechanics #244” »

Talking about this year’s crop of MMORPG Halloween events, and our favorite horror-themed board and card games! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:47) – Let’s talk this year’s Halloween events in our favorite MMORPGs Other Bullshit (28:10) – Spooky Haunted Board Games! Wrap (44:10) – Final thoughts. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland”...Read More “Something Vaguely Halloweeny – Loot Mechanics #243” »

Discussing whether we would play a TTRPG with a bad reputation, and Scormey has a bit of an MMO Rant… Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:27) – Are you willing to try a TTRPG with a bad reputation? Rant (26:40) – Is the idea of truly social MMO play dead and...Read More “Bad to the Bone – Loot Mechanics #242” »

More drama regarding the Intellivision Amico. Plus, FKR, anyone? Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:22) – There’s more drama regarding the Amico, and yes, it’s another day that ends with a Y. It Came From The Internet (23:30) – Think OSR TTRPGs are too restrictive? Maybe FKR is more your style!...Read More “I did Nazi that coming – Loot Mechanics #241” »

D&D getting a huge giftset in January, and Scormey gives some thoughts on “New World”! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (7:16) – WotC is releasing a massive new giftset for D&D in January! Let’s discuss! Rant (32:59) – “New World” has finally arrived, and Scormey has Thoughts on the matter. Wrap...Read More “New Stuff and Whiners – Loot Mechanics #240” »

Game devs of all stripes tend to call out criticism of their games as “Toxicity”. Is that really fair? Also, is WotC leaving money on the table regarding CCGs? Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (7:28) – Is all negative player feedback really Toxicity, or are devs just unfairly blowing them off?...Read More “Toxicity or Passion? – Loot Mechanics #239” »

Paizo has been rocked by some rather grim allegations of late, and Nintendo proves they are still Nintendo. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (5:34) – Paizo doing their best impression of Blizzard, and not in a good way. Video Game News (37:47) – Nintendo drops the price of the current Switch...Read More “Did Activision buy Paizo? – Loot Mechanics #238” »

Let’s talk GenCon and the future of gaming conventions. Plus, retro gaming via FPGA … Is it finally worth the price? Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (5:14) – GenCon 2021 is (finally) here! Let’s talk about what this means for cons in the future. Video Game News (23:28) – FPGA comes...Read More “GenCon and other coolness – Loot Mechanics #237” »

Discussing updates regarding the Wargaming story from last week, as well as the upcoming release of “Girl Genius” TTRPG! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (6:55) – Wargaming apologizes… sort of. Tabletop Roleplaying News (46:04) – “Girl Genius” TTRPG is finally coming! Fans of the web-comic all rejoice! Wrap (1:09:50) – Final...Read More “Fire up your Clanks! – Loot Mechanics #236” »

Wargaming shows their true colors. Also, let’s discuss the furor around the new companion book for “Thousand Year Old Vampire” Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (4:28) – Wargaming just keeps digging their grave deeper and deeper. Tabletop Gaming News (43:29) – How do you anger a whole bunch of Vampires? Wrap...Read More “World of Whale$hips – Loot Mechanics #235” »

The nominations for the 2021 ENNIE awards are out, and Nintendo stomps on a ROM website operator. Again. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (6:42) – The nominations for this year’s ENNIES are out! Let’s discuss. Video Game News (1:15:50) – ROMUniverse gets their throat stomped by Nintendo, and it’s all their...Read More “Ennies and Ouchies – Loot Mechanics #234” »

We’re all about upcoming gaming projects this week! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:28) – Let’s talk about a great new TTRPG on Kickstarter, “Omega Horizon“. Video Game News (22:45) – Let’s talk upcoming gaming projects! Wrap (48:00) – Final thoughts. Music from https://filmmusic.io “Pixelland” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC...Read More “On the Horizon – Loot Mechanics #233” »

More stupid Blizzard discussions, because we have to, and WotC are raising prices by the end of the year. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:09) – Chaos ensues over at Blizzard, as J. Allen Brack “steps down” as President Tabletop Gaming News (32:04) – Price increases are coming for D&D and...Read More “Stupid is as Stupid does – Loot Mechanics #232” »

Let’s (belatedly) talk about Valve’s Steam Deck, and a bit about OP subclasses in D&D. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:04) – The Steam Deck is coming. Is it the Switch-Killer? Sage Advice (35:08) – Beoulus wants to talk about overpowered subclasses in D&D Wrap (1:01:36) – Final thoughts. Music from...Read More “The Switch-Killer? – Loot Mechanics #231” »

There’s new information on upcoming D&D products to discuss, and of course the whole Blizzard kerfuffle. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (5:19) – Let’s talk about the new information regarding autumn releases for D&D Video Game News (25:59) – California v. Blizzard. This ought to be good! Wrap (41:57) – Final...Read More “D&D Meh – Loot Mechanics #52” »