Best Nathanael Cole NPC At Breakfast Puppies Podcasts (2024)

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#161 – Wagoncon 8 Post-Con Report 30:54

2h ago30:54

30:54

We're back with our annual post-convention report from the recent Wagoncon 8. Wagoncon is our official home con, right here in the Pacific Northwest, and always a good time for all. This year we had several of our listeners join us for the first time, and we're hoping to add more next year! Give us a listen, then drop by the Discord to learn more a…

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#160 – OCC Spotlight on the Mind Melter 23:05

5h ago23:05

23:05

Today we're back to another OCC Splotlight (yes I noticed the typo but I like it and am keeping it), this time on another of the core Rifts classes, the Mind Melter. As usual, we compare both the Butts and the Ultimate edition versions, and what we like about them. And if you've ever wanted to know the true secret behind the three seashells, listen…

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#159 – Nightbane Book 1: Between the Shadows 42:50

14d ago42:50

42:50

Time for a return to Nightbane! This time we're looking at the first expansion book for this unique horror setting, a book entitled Between the Shadows. This is a remarkably deep and surprisingly versatile setting book, crammed full of imaginative campaign fodder for the entire Palladium Megaverse. What were your favorite Astral/Dream realm moments…

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#158 – Encouraging Alternate Combat Options 26:46

2M ago26:46

26:46

In today's episode, we're talking about ways to encourage alternate combat tactics in Palladium games (with a heavy focus on Rifts and RECON). If you have your own ideas for encouraging characters to do things other than spam their best attack, drop by our Discord and share them. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'…

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#157 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 4: TMNT (with Kevin Siembieda) 1:17:26

1M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Apologies for the delay on this one, things have been hectic in the studio here. But we're finally back with the fourth part in this ongoing retrospective interview series with Kevin Siembieda of Palladium Books. Today we're talking about the early days of the TMNT license, and the magic that game brought into our lives. Some old stories, some new,…

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#156 – Getting the Band Together 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

Taking a break from the retrospective series for a sec, in this episode we're talking about methods for bringing a character party together in a RPG - that is, methods other than a tavern brawl or a rat-infested cellar. What methods have you found most effective? Drop by our Discord and share! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Fac…

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#155 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 3: Heroes and Ninjas (with Kevin Siembieda) 1:50:12

2M ago1:50:12

1:50:12

The saga continues! Kevin joins us yet again, hooray! This time we're looking at the creation of Heroes Unlimited and Ninjas & Superspies. We're almost at the 2-hour mark again, but we promise the content is worth your time! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us…

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#154 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 2: The Fantasy RPG (with Kevin Siembieda) 2:02:57

2M ago2:02:57

2:02:57

Welcome back friends! Today we're continuing our Palladium Books Retrospective series in another chat with Kevin himself. Join us to hear more delightful stories about the creation, concepts, and publication of the original Palladium Roleplaying Game, aka Palladium Fantasy. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love…

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#153 – A Palladium Retrospective Part 1: The Early Years (with Kevin Siembieda) 1:40:43

4M ago1:40:43

1:40:43

We're ridiculously, explosively excited to get Kevin Siembieda back on our show, for the first of what we're planning to be a rather lengthy series of discussions of the days of Palladium Books. We kick this series off with Kevin's stories of all the things happening behind the scenes with Palladium in the years leading up to the release of his fla…

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#152 – Alignments (Revisited) (Again) 23:07

4M ago23:07

23:07

Hey lookit that, we're talking about RPG alignments. Again. Blame NPC for this one, but really it's a fun chat with further discussion on interpreting alignments in your Palladium campaigns. We'd love to hear your own stories, so drop by our Discord and share your thoughts on the topic! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, …

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#151 – Transdimensional TMNT 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

(TECH NOTE: NPC apologizes for the sound quality on this one. Two of the tracks had to be recovered from a backup copy and the end result was not up to our usual standards. It still should sound okay, but it is a bit rougher than previous work.) Our journey through the original TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG books continues with arguably the most awe…

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#150 – Jacob's Official Welcome 28:39

5M ago28:39

28:39

We never got around to giving Just Jacob and official welcome to the show, so in this episode we're doing just that. Much like Matthew and NPC did in the early episodes, Jacob tells us more about what got him into Palladium, and his favorite loves of their games. Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you…

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#149 – New year 2024 - Looking Back, Thinking Forward 31:16

5M ago31:16

31:16

In our first episode of the new year, we're first looking back at the awesome things that came around in 2023, before then taking a look ahead to plan some more cool new things to come. Give us a listen and then drop by our Discord, we'd love to hear your 2024 excitements! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love …

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#148 – TMNT Guide to the Universe 22:04

6M ago22:04

22:04

We're still moving onward through the old releases in the original Palladium TMNT & Other Strangeness RPG product line. This time we're off to the farthest depths of outer space, in the TMNT Guide to the Universe! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your …

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#147 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures 26:51

6M ago26:51

26:51

Inspired by the excitement around the success of the recent TMNT & Other Strangeness Kickstarter, we're kicking off a series of dives into the original TMNT&OS books, starting with its first official supplement: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures! This is a pretty damn fantastic book, and we're thrilled to tell you why. Drop us a line! You can…

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#146 – How to Level Up in Palladium Games 29:18

6M ago29:18

29:18

We're back from the holiday break to bring you an answer to yet another user-request: How do you level up your character in Palladium games? Join us for a bit of a free-form wandering through the things you need to note, and a few tips we have on keeping track of it all. Then stop on by our Discord and ask us any other questions you might have! Dro…

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#145 – Rifts World Book 8: Japan 31:47

7M ago31:47

31:47

After a bit of a break to bask in the glow of the awesomeness that is the return of Palladium's TMNT license, we're back to look at the next book in the Rifts World Books series: Japan! Oh man we have a lot to say on this one, so grab a snack and listen along. Then afterward, drop by our Discord server to chat about your favorite parts of this book…

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#144 – TMNT Kickstarter: A Chat with Kevin and Sean 1:01:30

7M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Hello friends! We finally got (most of) our schedules aligned to be able to get Kevin Siembieda and Sean Owen Roberson - aka Palladium Books - on the show! They're here to tell us (and you) all about their awesome new upcoming Kickstarter project for the TMNT RPG redux / special editions. Such excite! There's some good info here, so give us a liste…

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#143 – TMNT RPG is Coming Back! Our Reactions 24:27

8M ago24:27

24:27

Well this has been a fantastic week for us at the Breakfast Puppies studio, what with the big news that TMNT RPG IS COMING BACK, BABY! YEAH! In this free-form episode, we discuss our reactions to the announcement, and wax nostalgic on memories of awesomeness with the property. You should come on by our Discord community and join in the excitement! …

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#142 – Integrating Ninjas & Super Spies into the Megaverse 36:14

8M ago36:14

36:14

It's been a spell since we've ventured beyond the Rifts/Fantasy games, so it's high time we got back to talking more about Ninjas & Superspies! Today we're discussing ways to integrate the N&SS mechanics (namely its variety of martial arts styles) into the greater Megaverse, with a main focus on Rifts and other MDC settings. Give us a listen, then …

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#141 – Magic and Psionics Attacks Per Melee 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

This one is a listener-requested topic: how exactly do magic and psionics mix into combat rounds in Palladium's RPGs? Listen in for a walk back through the history of its mechanics, and a comparison of the old ways vs the current ways. It's a complicated topic, and we have a lot to review! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Faceboo…

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#140 – Rifter #10 Review 33:16

9M ago33:16

33:16

We kick off this newest session of recordings with a look at Rifter #10. We all know that 9 1/2 is a hard act to follow, so how does this one compare? Give us a listen, then join us on Discord to chat! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by …

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#139 – OCC Spotlight on the Mystic (Rifts) 20:44

9M ago20:44

20:44

Today we're talking about the Glory Days of Butts! Oh wait, no, we're actually just talking about another - you know it - "iconic" core OCC from Rifts, the Mystic. The mystic is a simple but fun class that blends magic and psionics together into a kitchen sink kind of caster, which fits pretty solidly in a kitchen sink kind of setting like Rifts. W…

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#138 – Effective Character Backstories 24:07

10M ago24:07

24:07

Hey look at us, we are 138! Now that that is stuck in your head, in this episode we discuss the development of good character backstories in RPGs (and especially in Palladium). There are some dos and don'ts to go over, so give us a listen and then join our Discord to share your own takes on the topic of story-building! Drop us a line! You can follo…

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#137 – To Wiki or Not: Recording Your Game Notes 27:52

10M ago27:52

27:52

Today NPC and Just Jacob discuss various methods of note-taking and wiki-crafting. Topics include private note-taking, collective note-taking, player-involvement in wikis, tools of the trade, and more. What are your note-taking tricks? Do you wiki? Drop by Discord and let us know! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we…

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#136 – Effective Character Sheeting in Palladium Games 27:49

11M ago27:49

27:49

Today we're talking about a crucial part of all role-playing games: effectively recording your character's numbers and details. Long-time readers and players of Palladium games are probably very familiar with the mega-dense official character sheets that appear in many of their books, and there are a few really awesome fan-made sheets out there as …

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#135 – Session Zero 31:33

11M ago31:33

31:33

Today we're talking about Session Zero: what it is, how to run one, and why it's an important foundational component of any successful RPG campaign, especially Rifts. Also Matthew's back for a bit, yay! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by le…

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#134 – Playing Palladium Games Online (2023 Update) 29:11

11M ago29:11

29:11

Just Jacob is with us again to update our discussion on Online Gaming to the current era of 2023. A LOT has changed in the online gaming scenes since our first episode on the topic, so give us a listen to hear our current tools and methods. Then drop by our Discord and share your own tips! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, …

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#133 – Shields in Palladium's RPGs 27:50

11M ago27:50

27:50

Today's Rules Talk is all about using shields in the Palladium RPG rules system. We unsurprisingly have a lot to say on the matter, so strap on your buckler and give us a listen. Afterward, drop by Discord and share your own takes on the rules! AND AN EDITING NOTE: NPC realizes after the fact that he mixed up his Conan references. The moment in Nab…

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#132 – Fantasy Book 8: The Western Empire 36:56

11M ago36:56

36:56

Today we're continuing our run through the Palladium Fantasy world books, starting a new chapter in the saga with the first of the official 2nd Edition-only releases: The Western Empire. This is a highly detailed look on the Empire of Sin and all its warring political factions. Which of the factions is YOUR favorite? Drop by our Discord and share! …

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BDaB#82 – Stilts and Spicy Peanut Butter with Kylee Wegner 55:38

11M ago55:38

55:38

In this episode we welcome our good friend Kylee, one of the most interesting human beings we know here in the city of Portland. Kylee regales us with stories of weird bar fights, his time as an acrobat and stilt walker, and his venture into running a company that makes home-roasted spicy peanut butter (and it's delicious, too). Drop us a line! You…

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#131 – Campaign Check-Ins June 2023 23:16

11M ago23:16

23:16

Just Jacob continues as guest host in this new batch of episodes, starting with one where we do a check-in on our home campaigns. NPC has just started a new Palladium Fantasy 1E campaign, JJ is starting up a Delta Green game, and hints are dropped on a new semi-secret project in the works behind the scenes. Drop by our Discord and tell us about you…

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#130 – Paired Weapons and Simultaneous Attacks 11:46

12M ago11:46

11:46

Effing paired weapons, how do they work? And I don't wanna talk to a scientist. Instead, just give us a listen as we lay out the basics of the skill, and most importantly how it ties seamlessly into the oft-forgotten "simultaneous attack" defense option in Palladium combat. Did we miss something, or get it wrong? Drop by our Discord and share your …

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#129 – Calculating Combat Rolls in Palladium 32:45

12M ago32:45

32:45

Ever want to know what modifiers apply to your Strike, Parry, and Dodge rolls in Palladium's combat system? In this episode we lay it all out for you. Give us a listen, then drop by our Discord server to tell us what we missed! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us…

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#128 – In Defense of Fudging Dice 25:15

12M ago25:15

25:15

Today NPC and Just Jacob dive into discussion of a topic that is guaranteed to devolve into flame wars every time it appears anew in a RPG community: Fudging Dice Rolls! As everyone does, we have some thoughts and opinions of our own, and we're here to converse. GIve us a listen, then drop by our Discord to tell us how wrong we are! I kid. Mostly. …

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#127 – Examining Palladium's AD&D Roots 30:33

12M ago30:33

30:33

Just Jacob is back again as we take a look back at the origins of Palladium's Fantasy RPG, and discuss the assumptions of gaming awareness that permeated the hobby back in the day. If you haven't tried the first edition of the game, we highly recommend it, both as a damn solid game and also as a look into an important era of the hobby's history. Dr…

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#126 – In Defense of Min-Maxing

12M ago

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For the next several episodes, Just Jacob joins us again as a guest host, as Matthew has had some medical issues preventing him from recording. For this first of a new batch of discussions, we talk about the idea of "min-maxing" characters for fun and profit, and take a stab at defending the practice in moments where it makes the most sense. Drop b…

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#125 – The Yin-Sloth Jungles 49:00

1y ago49:00

49:00

With this episode, we conclude our run through the original Palladium Fantasy 1st Edition world books. This one sort of bridges the gap between 1st and 2nd edition in some ways. There's a lot to talk about here, so buckle in and give us a listen! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Chan…

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#124 – Island at the Edge of the World 36:38

1y ago36:38

36:38

Continuing our celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Palladium Fantasy RPG, we now come to Book 6, their first full length campaign. And it's an epic one, indeed! Give us a listen as we review this one, then drop by our Discord and share your adventure stories with us afterward. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we…

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#123 – Palladium Fantasy 4-5 Northern Wilderness Adventures 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

In recognition of this year being the 40th anniversary of the Palladium Fantasy RPG, we're dedicating our next few episodes to taking a look at the rest of the original line-up of first edition fantasy world books. In this one we cover two of them at once, as books 4 and 5 were both slim enough and covered related content. Join us as we chat excite…

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Wagoncon 2023 Promo 9:33

1y ago9:33

9:33

Hello friends! This is just a quick promo for our favorite local gaming convention, Wagoncon. It's coming up here on May 5th-7th in The Dalles, Oregon. We'll be there, and we hope to see some of you there as well. Give this a listen if you are looking for reasons to go! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see…

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#122 – Our Favorite OCCs 37:09

1y ago37:09

37:09

In response to another listener request, we spend this episode talking about our personal favorite OCCs in Rifts and a few other Palladium properties as well. This is probably a topic we will revisit multiple times down the line as we do this show, re-reading the hundreds of books we have still yet to even mention, let alone review. Thanks for the …

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#121 – Rifter 9-and-a-Half Review 26:35

1y ago26:35

26:35

Back to the Rifter series, we're finally at the april fools issue, Rifter 9 1/2. This is a great read, and a book that belongs in every collection. As always, after giving us a listen, drop by our Discord to join the conversation! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let…

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BDaB#81 – Coffee Cocktails with Dave Robison 1:13:36

1y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

In this free form chat, we welcome as a guest Dave Robison, the Buttery Man Voice. Dave is a fascinating human with a vast array of activities attributed to him, including: Corpse Coffee (and associated webcomic), Archivos Story Organizer, various podcasts, and more. We talk about: Coffee cocktails, starting your own coffee company, the early days …

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#120 – Rifts Manhunter 41:13

1y ago41:13

41:13

We're back from a life break to release more fun discussion on Palladium's gmaes, yay! This time we're looking at the first and only (for a long time) third-party licensed Rifts book, the Manhunter RPG, from Myrmidon Press. This sleeper and oft-forgotten title from the early 90s somehow managed to completely blow our minds. Give this a listen and t…

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#119 – Reskinning "Attacks" as "Action Points" 38:02

1+ y ago38:02

38:02

We're here this time talking about a very simple cosmetic "house rule" change to the core Attacks per Melee mechanic. It's a long chat, and meanders wildly. Give us a listen and then share your thoughts on the topic with us on Discord! Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. An…

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#118 – On Perception Rolls 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

42:28

Today's fairly rambling discussion episode is (mostly) about the idea of "Perception Rolls" in Palladium's games. It's a contentious subject, and after you give us a listen, we invite you to share your own thoughts on the matter on our Discord server. Drop us a line! You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord…

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#117 – Rifts Dimension Book 3: Phase World Sourcebook 43:09

1+ y ago43:09

43:09

We return to the Phase World setting with the third Rifts Dimension Book, aka the Phase World Sourcebook. This is a companion piece to the previous book in the series, expanding the universe with more setting and system info. How does it stack up? Drop by our Discord after listening to share your own thoughts! Drop us a line! You can follow us on T…

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#116 – Rifter #9 Review 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

Our march through the Rifter series takes us to Rifter #9, which brings about the end of the TMNT license for Palladium Books. It was a sad event for the fans, and the article on that topic is worth reading. Join us for a look at this issue, and then head over to Discord to share your feelings on the game with us! Drop us a line! You can follow us …

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#115 – 2023 New Year Review Roundup 31:40

1+ y ago31:40

31:40

A very happy new year to everyone! We wanted to kick this year off with a hefty dose of positivity. To accomplish this, we wanted to finally spend an episode acknowledging the awesome podcast reviews that we have received so far, and thank everyone for leaving such kind words about us. We are also finally ready to launch and announce a brand new Ko…

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