This week we talk about Brett’s continued adventures in Monster Sanctuary, Walker's experience with Roboquest which is an early access title on Game Pass that plays like a FPS Risk of Rain 2. Walker also shares about the PS5 and a random smattering of other titles. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/puyspod Jo…

This week Walker talks about his time with the recent hit Neon White. Neon White is an FPS parkour platformer with lots of style and speedrunner like mechanics that make for a really fun experience. Neon White is unique in a variety of ways and delivers on all of them and the sound track by Machine Girl wraps the entire game in a wonderful mix of s…

Tell us if you have heard this one before. A metroidvania, a monster tamer, and a JRPG all walk into a bar... Ok there isn't a joke like that BUT if those three had a night to remember then 9 months later we would have Monster Sanctuary. The game is made with love in all aspects and delivers an awesome platforming, creature taming and battling, RPG…

This week Brett and Walker dive into Maneater. Maneater is a unique title in which the player assumes the role of a powerful and deadly shark in Georgia. Walker briefly tried the game a year or so ago and Brett recently completed the main campaign. Maneater brings about a variety of responses both good and bad. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Stick…

This week we Brett and Walker talk about the bold and delightful MMO Project: Gorgon. Project: Gorgon offers a sense of discovery and exploration through its sizable web of skills and abilities. Brett and Walker share their favorite ways to play and how the game offers a compelling PvE adventure experience. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a …

This week Brett shares stories from his recent trip to the Kinetic Fire Retreat and we chat about the importance of becoming comfortable with failure when learning something new. This is a common theme in gaming as well in something like Elden Ring or Starcraft 2 ladder. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/puys…

This week we talk about the enormously popular board game Terraforming Mars. The board game version also supports single player which is not common in all board games. Terraforming Mars features a variety of strategy layers and replayability in what is effectively a 4X board game. There is also a digital version available on PC which is basically a…

This week we dive into a variety of MMOs including Crowfall, Mortal Online 2, Book of Travels, Lost Ark, and Guild Wars 2. Each MMO has something unique to offer and its own twist on a genre that has seen immediate flops and decades long worlds (or galaxies *EVE* ahem) for players to be immersed in. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of C…

This week we talk about Brett's recent vacation to the Gamer's Ranch in central Missouri. Brett and about 20 other friends stayed at the Gamer's Ranch for a few days and played some awesome co-op and single player board games, got to see what pinball looks like in 2022 and had access to just about every type of game under the sun. Episode notes: Bu…

This week we talk about the latest expansion pack for Risk of Rain 2, "Survivors of the Void". We also touch on the fun auto battler Super Auto Pets and look forward to the new Rocket League season. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/puyspod Join the discussion! All of our links including twitter, discord, you…

This week we talk about the long-shambling zombie survival title Project Zomboid from developer The Indie Stone. Project Zomboid has been in (and remains in) early access on Steam for close to a decade. Project Zomboid is a terrific example of Early Access done right and was featured in an epsiode we did in November of 2020. In the last several mon…

This week Brett and Walker talk about #VampireSurvivors, the indy hit on PC and mobile from developer poncle. Vampire Survivors is an incredible value combining Castlevania style art (and floor chicken) into a time survival game with minimalistic gameplay and roguelite elements. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.…

This week Brett and Walker talk about Assassin's Creed Origins which served as the first title in the series reboot. Shifting to an every other year release schedule and incorporating a much heavier emphasis on RPG elements, AC: Origins is heralded a hallmark of the series. Walker recently completed the game and shares his thoughts. Episode notes: …

This week Brett and Walker talk about the acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft and why they think its a win. Brett and Walker also dive into Halo Infinite and talk about the campaign and multiplayer goodness that Halo has delivered for 20 years. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/puyspod Join the di…

This week Pick Up Your Sticks meets Dungeons and Dinners as we discuss the shows the Witcher and Arcane. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/By Brett Lindley

This week Brett and Walker dive into a couple of awesome gaming related TV shows on Netflix. The first is the live action The Witcher which recently released season 2. Next we talk about Arcane, the new series based on League of Legends. Neither Brett or Walker has deep experience with the gaming franchises but found both shows to be awesome for a …

This week Aaron Weight joins talk about improv, mind games, roleplaying in GTA, the novelty of experience, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Aaron Weight: https://twitter.com/AaronsGames_ https://linktr…

This week Brett and Walker talk about Supreme Commander which originally released in 2007. Despite its age Supreme Commander brings ideas and mechanics to the RTS genre that are still not replicated in other titles. Enormous maps, a continuous campaign structure, and a unique multiplayer experience that still has a faithful and competitive player b…

This week, Denny Dicely @DicelyDnD joins me at the Dungeons and Dinners table to talk about preparing your spells, rules vs player intent, backstory stew, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Denny: Twitte…

This week, I reflect on the last year of Dungeons and Dinners and talk about how this podcast has affected my life. Thank you all so much for your support! Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/…

Brett and Walker look back over the last year and review the moments from gaming and the podcast that stood out. There were lots of awesome guests on the show in 2021 as well as plenty of titles to look back on, what did you like most from 2021? Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/puyspod Join the discussion! A…

This Week Ben Stokes joins me to talk about art and artistic styles, DMing for your DM, custom loot and encounters, the love and horror of gas station food. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Ben Stokes: https://twitter.c…

Today award-winning actress Annina Kaski, creator of The Awkward Actress, joins me at the Dungeons and Dinners table. This week we talk about growing up as an actor, geek culture, living around the world, phases of TTRPGs, brownies, game night snacks, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All soc…

This week Brett and Walker talk about Walker's new gaming PC and what he has been enjoying on the new rig. Ark Survival Evolved finally runs at max settings without a hitch and DOOM Eternal has never looked so good. Despite the new hardware Hexcells Infinite also gets some more love. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://k…

In today's episode, Starshine joins me at the Dungeons and Dinners table to talk about the inspiration behind making TTRPG systems, game jams, deep fried bubblegum, food challenges, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.c…

On today's episode I'm joined by Liv, a TTRPG Streamer, podcaster, and voice actor, running 7 games at a time. We talk kobolds in trenchcoats, board games, gaming in school curriculums, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinne…

This week Brett and Walker talk about the indie delight Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator. Brett has yearned for years to play a proper alchemy game in which the emphasis is on discovering and creating potions rather than just running a shop. Potion Craft delivers in many ways and still being in early access is sure to only improve. Developer Nicep…

This week GM Hina, @HinaSquirrel on twitter joins me on the podcast. Today we talk about accommodating neurodiverse people in games, the power of the apocalypse TTRPG, care and kindness when making mistakes, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be fou…

Today I am joined by Lucky Chanzlyn, a self-proclaimed serial hobbyist with over 15 years of experience in TTRPGs. Today we talk about her many hobbies, and get into some more obscure TTRPGs like tales from the loop, single dice RPGs, anime cookbooks, doodling on stream, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/Dungeo…

This week Brett and Walker discuss Blizzard's fall from grace. While events about the workplace culture have dominated headlines this year and driven many to seek work or play elsewhere, we wanted to explore the degradation in Blizzard's gaming catalogue. A company that constantly pushed the envelope with innovation has failed to innovate in a mean…

Today marks one year of the Dungeons and Dinners podcast. As a special treat, Chaz Bates from Mann Shorts, also known as the rapper Yahzick, joins the podcast to talk about DnD, his life as a creative, inspiration for music, production of the Mann Shorts youtube channel, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/Dungeo…

Today Patrick Taylor joins the podcast to talk about homebrewing a world 34 years in the making, long running campaigns, record-keeping while gaming, dabbling in DMing, learning to cook, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinn…

It's a spooky Halloween episode with Maelan Hampsten joining me to talk about the Whiskey and Pancakes podcast as well as the new normal RPG, spooky snacks, changlings, and more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Maelan …

This week Brett and Walker talk about Walker's recent purchase of a Nintendo Switch. Walker is currently playing Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros with a few other titles in the mix. Will Walker ever complete a game on the Switch? Will an MMO come to the Switch to satisfy Walker's constant MMO thirst? Listen in and decide for yourself!…

Today, Eli Hurst joins me to talk about Getting players to level 20, DnD Birthday Parties, Mastering Alfredo, Why starting in a tavern isn't a bad thing, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Eli Hurst: htt…

Today’s conversation is with with Jarred Bournigal of the monsters and multiclass podcast, also known as @Monsters_Multi on twitter. Today we talk about the true strength of goblins, foreshadowing, giving players downtime, revising the rules for resting, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All …

This week Brett and Walker talk about the incredibly engaging puzzle game Hexcells Infinite. Combining elements of sodoku and minesweeper along with its own unique ideas Hexcells Infinite shows that games can be meaningful and engaging even without cutscenes or character arcs. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-fi.co…

Today Jesse and Lou Klemann join the Dungeons and Dinners podcast as guests from their own podcast, the 3 Pillars of DnD. We talk about children DMing for adults, quality time as an extreme sport, focusing on experiences, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact informat…

This week Lyssa joins the podcast to talk about their upcoming TTRPG Kickstarter for the game Rupture, how to auto-generate extensive backgrounds that can play into narratives, accidental warlocks, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: htt…

This week Brett and Walker talk about Crowfall the MMO that released in July 2021. Walker has been eagerly awaiting Crowfall as it offers a variety of unique ideas and systems that could prove to make it the best version of a sandbox MMO. Walker has also cohosts The Crowfall Podcast which shares stories and perspectives from the world of Crowfall. …

Today I have a conversation with Darrin Dickie from Another Bad Side Quest @anotherbsquest on twitter. Today we talk about homebrewing content, handling 7 players, low-magic worlds, meat muffins, brussel sprouts, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can b…

Stuart Watkinson @StuartWrites joins the show to talk about micro RPGs, sharing power between the narrator and players, dealing with reddit, and using up those extra sauce packets that hang around after eating fast food. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at…

This week we are joined by Starcraft Legend Artosis. One half of the legendary GSL casting duo "Tastosis", Artosis has been living in South Korea for over a decade casting the highest level Starcraft 2 tournament in the world. Artosis shares about his life prior to moving to Korea, what it was like in the mid 2000s moving to Korea with ambition, a …

Today I'm joined by special guest Robin @ShrikeTabletop. Today we talk about the Era of Silence RPG coming to kickstarter on November 9th 2021, chemicalpunk, and how different mechanics can lead to different playstyles. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at:…

Manny from @GrowedUpGeek joins the podcast today to talk about catering, DMing multiple streams, DnD as a love language, fusion food, and so much more. While this episode isn't inherently explicit, I would like to offer a short trigger warning as parts of the episode discuss addiction issues and dealing with Nazis. Support Dungeons and Dinners: htt…

This week Brett and Walker talk about the brilliance of Horizon Zero Dawn. Visually Horizon Zero Dawn is a striking a satisfying game with the robot wildlife and dinosaur like creatures that the player encounters. Mechanically the game is fun to play and perhaps most impressively the game manages to tell a post apocalyptical story in completely inn…

Today I am joined by special guest Grace from DnDingbats. We talk about practicing emotions, history lessons through cooking, putting everything on your resume, and so much more. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Grace a…

This week I am joined by special guest Erik Jensen, author of Lumberlands. Today we talk about his zinequest, the history and development of a TTRPG set in the folklore of the pacific northwest, failing forward, and continuity across multiple settings and campaigns. Support Dungeons and Dinners: https://www.patreon.com/DungeonsAndDinners All social…

This week Brett and Walker have an interview with longtime Starcraft 2 Pro Nina from PsiStorm Gaming. Nina talks about her journey into professional gaming, living in team houses, what separates top level ladder players with the pros, and what she is pursuing now outside of gaming. Episode notes: Buy Pick Up Your Sticks a Cup of Coffee: https://ko-…

Today Danny Kay @DungeonsAndDans joins me to talk about Homebrew content, player trust, upgrading chicken and waffles, and more. All social links and contact information can be found at: https://dndinners.carrd.co/ Find Danny Kay at: https://twitter.com/DungeonsAndDans https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Daniel%20Kay…