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A discussion of “Going RAW” in TTRPGs, and whether or not there are signs of life for the MMORPGs formerly run by Trion Worlds. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:38) – Let’s discuss whether or not to play “rules as written” in TTRPGs. Video Game News (21:26) – Gamigo has brought...Read More “Going RAW, Dawg – Loot Mechanics #51” »

The Switch “Pro” finally got announced, and things are simply ugly over at TSR/WFG Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:05) – The “Not Pro” Nintendo Switch is coming. I’d just like to say WE WERE RIGHT! Tabletop Gaming News (15:23) – More woes and weirdness coming from the newest former TSR....Read More “UnPROfessional – Loot Mechanics #50” »

Dealing with troublesome players, and broken video games, on today’s podcast Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (9:28) – GM advice for dealing with troublesome players, and perhaps recognizing them early Video Game News (31:07) – “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” apparently sucks. Let’s discuss. Wrap (47:56) – Final thoughts. Music from...Read More “Taking out the Trash – Loot Mechanics #49” »

Discussing some serious BS from Funcom regarding Secret World Legends, and a giant of TTRPG history is back (to our chagrin)! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (4:19) – Funcom fails at supporting SWL, as well as honoring the death of a beloved community member Tabletop Gaming News (23:42) – Guess what’s...Read More “Same Old Story – Loot Mechanics #48” »

Let’s discuss the inevitable 6th edition of “Dungeons & Dragons”. Also, Google is bringing Stadia to Android devices… and no one cared. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (14:02) – WotC will inevitably release a 6th edition of D&D. What do we think that will look like? Video Game News (38:49) –...Read More “Addressing the Future – Loot Mechanics #47” »

Today we discuss the upcoming Casual MMO “Palia”, as well as the recently announced books for D&D5e. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (6:08) – Let’s talk about “Palia“, and how it might save the MMORPG genre Tabletop Gaming News (22:55) – Two new adventure books have been announced for D&D, and...Read More “Casual Paradise – Loot Mechanics #46” »

Things are looking rosy for the games previously controlled by Daybreak, and people are going insane over Pokemon TCG cards. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (4:28) – Dweebs fight over Pokemon TCG cards, which is about as ‘Murica as you can get, outside of a school shooting. Video Game News (15:53)...Read More “Battle Royale – Loot Mechanics #45” »

So apparently there is an upgraded Nintendo Switch coming, possibly this Autumn. Also, let’s talk about an awesome new TTRPG on Kickstarter, that really deserves your attention! Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (5:38) – Word is the Switch Pro is indeed a Thing. Let’s discuss! Tabletop Roleplaying News (26:16) – I...Read More “Awfully Cheerful News – Loot Mechanics #44” »

Episode #43 – We discuss the new expansion for “Elite: Dangerous”, and Scormey has a bit of a Rant about Amazon. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:58) – “Elite Dangerous: Odyssey” just launched. We have thoughts on the new expansion. Rant (25:28) – Do not preorder TTRPGs through Amazon! Wrap (43:31)...Read More “Odyssey of Pain” »

Episode #42 – Today we discuss the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering”, as well as Scormey has a bit of a rant about Twitch. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:44) – Taking a look at the upcoming D&D crossover into “Magic: The Gathering” Rant (25:13) – Can these women...Read More “Simpin’ for Tiamat” »

Episode #41 – Lets talk about addictions in the TTRPG sphere, and whether the obsession with MMORPGs is over. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (7:30) – Which TTRPG products are the most addictive: Dice, Minis, or the Games themselves? Other Bullshit (22:04) – Does anyone really care about MMORPGs anymore? Wrap...Read More “Addictions and Obsessions” »

Episode #40 – The future of games formerly under the Daybreak umbrella is still in doubt, and we talk about the upcoming “World of Darkness” series and movie. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (4:15) – Enad Global 7 finally talks about the Daybreak buyout, but doesn’t really address the future of...Read More “I hope they get Werewolves right” »

Episode #39 – How will the video game industry change as older gamers leave the hobby? Also, how will home 3D printers affect the TTRPG miniatures market? Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:36) – While PC and Console Gaming remain strong, Mobile clearly dominates the industry. With many gamers getting older,...Read More “Aging Out” »

Episode #38 – Let’s discuss some topics we’ve talked about previously, but are deserving a second look. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief, and some further comments on the Intellivision Amico Main Topic (10:57) – Kickstarter is full of Indie TTRPG projects, and those are dominated by ones that are compatible with D&D 5e....Read More “Revisiting some topics” »

Episode #37 – Scormey had another medical procedure done, so here’s a pre-recorded fluff episode, to cover while he’s in bed, hating life. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (4:24) – Let’s talk about our “Guilty Pleasure” video games! Other Bullshit (19:10) – What TTRPGs do we love to read, but would...Read More “Scormey’s Broken Again” »

Episode #36 – Discussing drama and worse in the Kickstarter TTRPG community, and whether the Intellivision Amico will ever actually be released. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (8:05) – “The Perfect RPG” perfectly fails on Kickstarter, amongst a hail of controversy and such. Video Game News (26:57) – The Intellivision Amico...Read More “Perfectly Awful” »

Episode #35 – Looks like maybe we were a bit too harsh regarding “Rift” lately. Also, let’s discuss John Harper’s generous changes to his hacks license for “Lasers & Feelings”, and what it means for TTRPG development. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (6:18) – Looks like we were wrong about “Rift”...Read More “All about the positivity!” »

Episode #34 – There is potential f*ckery afoot at Gamigo, when it comes to “Rift”. Also, with a new D&D movie in development, we discuss what other TTRPGs might make for good movies. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (7:02) – Gamigo is shuttering the “Defiance” titles, and laying off the US-based...Read More “Alas, poor Rift! I knew it well” »

Episode #33 – Discussing drama and discord in the Dice Collecting community, and (of course) EA screws up. Again. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (3:12) – Don’t be like the owner of Gate Keeper Games. Seriously, just… ugh! Other (26:02) – A brief addendum to our last topic, regarding Dice Maniacs’...Read More “A Dicey Situation” »

Episode #32 – Should we trust anonymous sources anymore, and Adam Bradford has a new job. Intro (0:50) – Our week, in brief. Main Topic (2:26) – Bloomberg reports that a new 7″ 720p OLED display is coming to a new Nintendo Switch revision later this year. But can we really trust this? TTG News...Read More ““Anonymous Sources”” »