Best GURPS Podcasts (2024)

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 25: Boxcar Shenanigans 1:34:01

8h ago1:34:01

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Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: The Logistics Trio returns to protect the train wreck survivors from beings that don’t die correctly. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: GURPS W…

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GURPS, Its an interesting system. 16:17

20h ago16:17

16:17

#GURPS #RPG Today on the podcast I decided, after speaking to a listener named Tom, to give my thoughts and experiences with the RPG GURPS. I also put up a poll on spotify with this podcast of which edition I should play. Vote now! There will be no podcasts until Monday due to the 4th of July holiday coming up! --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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Big Trouble In Little China - Using GURPS To Create A Roleplaying Game 16:04

14d ago16:04

16:04

John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China, starring Kurt Russell and James Hong, is a great movie from the 1980s that has a perfect mix of comedy, adventure and horror. Peter and Manny talk about using the GURPS RPG system by Steve Jackson Games as a way to make Big Trouble in Little China into a roleplaying game. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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TSR's Gangbusters, worth a look? 10:19

2d ago10:19

10:19

#RPG #Gangbusters Today on the podcast, I got a question asking about a follow up to my Noir Detective game, and wondering my thoughts on Gangbusters by TSR. Link to B/X Gangbusters: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/292055/Gangbusters-B-X-version?cPath=24399&affiliate_id=35526 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

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Discussing Robert W. Chambers and 5 Acts: The King in Yellow RPG with PhD&D 39:49

3d ago39:49

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We talk to Jason Bowers from the Youtube RPG channel PhD&D about his Kickstarter roleplaying game called 5 Acts: The King in Yellow. We talk about the details about this horror game, including the rules and characters you play, as well as the author Robert W. Chambers and his influence. Link To Their Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/project…

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Cinematic Unisystem Detective Noir Game 10:06

3d ago10:06

10:06

#detective #Noir #RPG On today's podcast, I discuss my solo roleplaying game I had this weekend, using the Cinematic Unisystem rules, and playing a detective in the 1930. I used the Mythic One Page emulator, along with the 1920s and 1930s random tables for names and inspiration. It was a good time and the cinematic unisystem just gets easier over t…

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Plus Ultra Ep 02: This Is Not My Beautiful House 1:51:54

3d ago1:51:54

1:51:54

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. The party begin as Tier 0 Cypher System characters (thanks to some house rules) who head out in search of help after escaping their burning town. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com…

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Ash vs Evil Dead Gaming 12:44

6d ago12:44

12:44

#AOD #AVE #EvilDead On today's podcast, I decided to answer an FB Message asking me about one of my solo gaming experiences from Jessica. So I decide to talk about a game that was fresh in my mind that I just started, Ash vs Evil Dead solo game, using the Army of Darkness Rules. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t…

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FASA Star Trek, Captain Reggie, Lt Nova & The Felonians 14:56

7d ago14:56

14:56

#Startrek #FASA #RPG Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about a story of a campaign I ran for Star Trek using FASA rules. It involved two players, time anomalies, telepathic cat people and wacky crystals. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Call of Cthulhu, the game and its mindset with DM Will 54:51

8d ago54:51

54:51

#CofC #cthulhu #RPG Today on the podcast, DM Will returns and we discuss the various editions of Call of Cthulhu, but mostly focus on the mechanics of 7th edition. We discuss the mindset of the game and getting into it, along with the mythos, the monsters, the characters and handling sanity. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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Vampire: The Masquerade and Wolf Man Jack 11:59

9d ago11:59

11:59

#VtM #Vampire #RPG Today I got an email asking about my experiences with Vampire: The Masquerade. I played it for a while in the '90s and early '00s and once character that stands out was "Wolfman Jack" - who was a WWF wrestler. Enjoy the story! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport this podca…

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DC Universe The Roleplaying Game by WEG 14:07

10d ago14:07

14:07

On Today's Podcast, I decided to chat about the DC Universe Roleplaying Game. Its a game that wasn't well received by fans using the West End Games "d6 Legends" system. The game had a lot of work put into it as far as giving fans supplements and ideas, but the game was lacking a lot with its mechanics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster…

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Cause & Effect Ep 41: Sclerora’s Back In Town 1:58:36

11d ago1:58:36

1:58:36

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. The party seeks out another incursion of Sclerora Springweather’s minions. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download: Cause & Effect Ep 41: Sclerora’s …

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Caverns of Thracia is Reincarnated at Goodman Games! With Scott Moore & Bob Brickman! 55:27

11d ago55:27

55:27

Goodman Games is going to re-release the very popular Caverns of Thracia for Dungeon Crawl Classics and Fifth Edition Dungeons & Dragons! We talk to Scott Moore and Bob Brickman of Goodman Games about their plans to "reincarnate" this adventure with new materials as well as sharing some of the challenges in converting this game. Link To Their Backe…

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Mayfair's Underground RPG, Often called DC Heroes lite? 12:07

13d ago12:07

12:07

#Underground #MayfairRPG #RPG Underground is a satirical "grim and gritty"-style superhero role playing game set in the near future. It was released by Mayfair Games in 1993 as a commentary on the politics and society of the early 1990s. Drivethru link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/2873/underground?affiliate_id=421647 --- Send in a voice…

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Fighting Fantasy Books are very cool! 9:08

14d ago9:08

9:08

#FightingFantasy #AdventureBooks Today on the podcast I decided to discuss the fighting fantasy books by Ian Livingstone. I found a few at Half Priced Books and I remember these books being a lot of fun. Though I don't remember this cover as its a recent 2017 edition. Link to Book: https://amzn.to/4clwFc8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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Hidden Gems in Used Books! 12:03

16d ago12:03

12:03

#Usedbooks #DMTips In today's episode, I discuss buying used books from the store and finding a hidden gem, like a map, or a creature, or an entire dungeon. Its joy to find these things inside the book as it makes you think about what you could do it with it! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupp…

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Reponse to Friday's Fireside Chat! 10:40

17d ago10:40

10:40

Last Friday, Geoff and I did a live stream for my youtube channel and we wanted to respond to those who left comments on the show afterwards. Some GREAT comments, so they deserve answering right away! Link to Video: https://youtube.com/live/GsG5vKNthAQ?feature=share --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/mess…

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Plus Ultra Ep 01: My World’s On Fire, How About Yours? 1:37:53

18d ago1:37:53

1:37:53

Ellie GMs for Beth, Crash, Io, & Jen. The party begin as Tier 0 Cypher System characters (thanks to some house rules) who are having a perfectly normal evening until everyone disappears and everything else is on fire. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/plus-ultra/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Ma…

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Discussing Throne of Thorns and The World of Symbaroum with Mattias Johnsson 41:09

18d ago41:09

41:09

We talk to Mattias Johnsson, Project Manager, Editor & Co-writer of the Symbaroum core rulebooks about two new Ruins of Symbaroum sourcebooks, Throne of Thorns Part 1 and The World of Symbaroum as well as the future of Symbaroum at Free League Publishing. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

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Technology in Gaming, Good or Bad? You Decide! 13:34

20d ago13:34

13:34

#Gaming #DMTips #TechnologyGaming On today's podcast I reach into the email bag and answer a question about what I think of how gaming has evolved with technology, and what I think is better overall. What do I think? You'll have to tune in and find out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupport th…

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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - The Sometimes Controversial Charm Monster Spell 13:55

21d ago13:55

13:55

#DMtips #Spells #Greyhawk On today's podcast, I flip open the AD&D 1e Player's handbook to the 4th level Magic User spell called, "Charm Monster". Discuss that spell, how to use and how its often talked about as Controversial as far as how its been used by various people. I also tell you a story about how it was part of one of the worst gaming expe…

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Dungeons & Dragons - The Manual of Hexterity! 9:14

22d ago9:14

9:14

#dungeonsanddragons #hexmapping #mapping On today's podcast, I am going over the Manual of Hexterity, a pay what you will product on Drivethrurpg.com, that is an excellent tool for your DM binder. It adds a lot of flavor to your hex maps and even your dungeon maps. Link: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/395396/manual-of-hexterity?affiliate_i…

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Shadowrun - Giving characters the spotlight? 9:29

23d ago9:29

9:29

#GMTips #Shadowrun #RPG In this episode, I got an email from Lucas asking about how do you ensure that each archetype can shine and feel equally important in a campaign. I go over ways you can make each character feel important and have their moment in the spotlight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/mes…

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Dungeons and Dragons - Keeping players on track with modules? 10:31

24d ago10:31

10:31

#DMTips #DMAdvice #RPG In the latest episode of our podcast, I talk about a thought-provoking email inquiry about guiding players through modules and keeping them engaged. Join me as I reflect on this intriguing question and share valuable insights and practical tips on how to effectively steer players within the framework of modules. Really gettin…

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Cause & Effect Ep 40: Lair of the Bag Man 2:53:08

25d ago2:53:08

2:53:08

Crash DMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, Jen, & Milly. The party enlist the help of the Moon Kobolds to enter a bag of holding and rescue a friend. Catharsis ensues. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/cause-and-effect/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Downloa…

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Grievances I have about people who only play D&D and nothing else! 11:19

27d ago11:19

11:19

In today's episode, I get right to the chase of things and talk about a situation a friend is having with his group not wanting to play anything other then D&D and how its good to experience other RPGs, if only to recharge your batteries for the old faithful game you love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevil…

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Shadowrun - Bottled Demon Module is Excellent! 13:46

28d ago13:46

13:46

#Shadowrun #BottledDemon #RPG On today's podcast, I decided to pull out one of my favorite second edition modules to talk about, the Bottled Demon. It has a lot going on, and its really interesting. Listen in as I talk about the module's plot and how interesting it is for a new GM looking for a mission or two. --- Send in a voice message: https://p…

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Achtung Cthulhu - D-Day: The Darkest Day - Everything You Wanted To Know with John Houlihan 24:57

28d ago24:57

24:57

We return to speak to John Houlihan about Achtung Cthulhu's newest campaign book Achtung Cthulhu - D-Day: The Darkest Day, based on the historical event of June 6, 1944 in World War II. John shares with us some non-spoilery details about this twelve-part adventure. You can purchase a PDF copy of D-Day: The Darkest Day here: https://www.drivethrurpg…

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Dungeons and Dragons - Solo Crawling, No GM Oracle needed! 13:29

29d ago13:29

13:29

#GMlessgames #soloRPG #SoloTTRPG Welcome to the podcast and today's topic is about playing D&D by yourself, but there is no need for complex GM Emulators, or oracles needed! You can engage in building a world and dungeons to play through and all you need is your party of characters, hex maps, grid map, the AD&D DMG book and your imagination. Listen…

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Dragonbane: The Path of Glory - Everything You Wanted To Know with Tomas Härenstam 19:57

30d ago19:57

19:57

Path of Glory is the first official adventure campaign book for Free League Publishing's fantasy setting, Dragonbane. We interview Tomas Härenstam, co-Founder of Free League Publishing about Path of Glory, including updating old modules, what makes the adventures in Path of Glory stand the test of time, and what makes Swedish mythology different fr…

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Shadowrun - Designing Missions Advice 13:18

1M ago13:18

13:18

#Shadowrun #RPG On today's podcast, I am answering an email but this time, its about Shadowrun. The question is about designing missions and what advice do I have about making the missions interesting. Listen in as I give an example of a mission I came up with that lasted a few sessions, and had a moral dilemma. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Dungeons and Dragons: Limited Wish, How Limited is it really? 11:52

1M ago11:52

11:52

On today's podcast, I decided to take a look at the limited wish spell, breaking it down and giving my interpretation of the spell, how it could be used and how it should not be used. Of course just like anything in any game, the opinion is subjective to the reader's interpretation, and in this case its mine. Maybe you'll rule things differently an…

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GURPS Wars S1 Ep 24: Bloodlust 1:29:05

1M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Beth GMs for Ellie, Crash, and Io. This episode: Something’s eating the livestock. The Logistics Trio investigate while consolidating the surviving passengers. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/gurpswars/podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@cogwheel MP3 Download…

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MHMG Presents: Super GURPS! S2 E4: Full of Wolves 1:47:08

1M ago1:47:08

1:47:08

Join members of the GURPS Actual Play podcast As The Dice Roll: Cautious Optimism as they embark on a new adventure in the GURPS Genre - Super Heroes! In this episode, Team Charlie discovers that there are sinister things happening at "The Berg"... We stream on Twitch Saturdays at 2:00 pm (at least once a month) Twitch: @MatingHabitsPodcast And thi…

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit - Everything You Wanted To Know with J Gray 35:34

1M ago35:34

35:34

We talk to J Gray from R. Talsorian Games about Cyberpunk Red's newest release, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit, based on the hit anime series that premiered on Netflix. J Gray shares with us some really interesting news about this new Cyberpunk Red box set, including what information and materials that will be found within, and why fans of …

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Back To Analogue 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

This episode brings us back to the most important question in rediscovering our hobby: How do we best recapture the spirit of play and of deep engagement with these games? This episode reflects on a shift in my experience of gaming and talks about what I have been learning as I focused on running two Fellmyr games - that is two groups of players us…

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Solo RPGs - Games you can play in your head! 13:54

1M ago13:54

13:54

#soloRPG #soloroleplaying #RPG In today's episode, I talk about a book that helped things actually click in my head for Solo Roleplaying and give me a better understand of how to actually do it. Listen in and I will describe what about this book really helped! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSup…

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Eldritch Automata Is The Neon Genesis Evangelion RPG You've Been Looking For 30:48

1M ago30:48

30:48

We talk to Nick Francia about being the lead designer for Eldritch Automata. We talk about the inspirations and the Year Zero rule mechanics behind this roleplaying game about giant robots fighting ancient horrors, that is inspired by the popular Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Should a DM Give Players Advice & Warnings? 11:49

1M ago11:49

11:49

In this episode today, I ponder the question of a DM giving players advice during combat, warnings during play and if those players should listen to the DM. I also go over if a DM should give "bad or evil" advice to players and is that fair of him to do that? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/messageSupp…

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Armor Spell, from 1st to 5th, How its changed 11:13

1M ago11:13

11:13

#DMtips #dnd #RPG On today's podcast I decided to take a look at another spell, starting with its AD&D 1e roots, and see how its evolved since then. The Armor spell in AD&D is often misused in my opinion and I wanted to clear up how it works exactly and then we take a look at Mage Armor, which is what the spell morphed into and compare it with 3e a…

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Last Hope of Fenhill: Discussing An All-New Dungeons & Dragons Horror Quest with Team Crossover 26:40

1M ago26:40

26:40

We talk to Team Crossover about a new Dungeons & Dragons adventure they created that hopes to add new elements of horror for role players. ★ Support this podcast ★By Really Dicey

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Dungeons and Dragons: The Goodberry spell, The Forgotten Gem of Druid Magic 11:22

1M ago11:22

11:22

#dungeonsanddragons #druidspells #dnd In this episode I shine the spotlight on an often-overlooked spell called, Goodberry. Join me as I look at it from AD&D, and how its evolved through out the editions of D&D. Its a very versatile spell and it should be in every Druid's list of spells. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Paladins & Protection from Evil! 10:55

1M ago10:55

10:55

#DMtips #DnD #ADnD In this episode I got an email from LeroyD20 asking me about my thoughts about thoughts on the Paladins continuous protection from evil ability and if the "detect evil" ability is over used! Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: https://F…

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Pack Tactics S4 Ep 31: Ash & Snow 2:26:33

1M ago2:26:33

2:26:33

Crash GMs for Beth, Ellie, Io, & Jen as they all play “kobolds.” This session: A glacial elemental is threatening one of the few settlements actually friendly to the kobolds. Follow this series on… RSS: https://aaronbsmith.com/cogwheel/tag/pack-tactics-s4/feed/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogwheelgaming Mastodon: https://is.aaronbsmith.com/@co…

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The Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-Heroes 21:33

1M ago21:33

21:33

#Dungeonsanddragons #DMTips #humor In this episode, Sal and Vince sit down and discuss a GM's Grievances about Heroes vs Anti-heroes characters and tropes. Website: ⁠⁠https://TheEvilDM.com⁠⁠ Support: ⁠⁠https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM⁠⁠ Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@⁠⁠⁠theEvilDM.com Facebook: ⁠⁠https://FB.com/TheEvilDungeonMaster⁠ --- Send in a…

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Spell Preparation and Creation 14:03

1M ago14:03

14:03

#DMtips #GMTips #DND In this episode I got an email from Marcus, asking me about how to handle spell Preparation, what to do if a party is in a hurry or the prep gets interrupted and then he asks about custom spells. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/TheEvilDM Twitter/X: @‌TheEvilDM Email: AsktheDM@theEvilDM.com Facebook: ht…

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Call of Cthulhu: Arkham - Keeper Tips with Mike Mason 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu: Arkham is a wonderful sourcebook for players looking for adventures in one of Lovecraft's most famous settings. Should there be any Keepers who are concerned about how to use this book, we interview Mike Mason, Chaosium's Creative Director for Call of Cthulhu, about his Keeper Tips for running adventures in Arkham. ★ Sup…

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Let's Call this an RFI Mini as DM Will is here! 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

#DMtips #RFI #ADND1e Listen in as Vince is joined by former co-host of Roll for Imitative, DM Will! The two kick off the show talking about conventions and then various topics that include how to handle players who don't show up, Virtual Table tops, and keeping players engaged in the game. Website: https://TheEvilDM.com Support: https://Ko-fi.com/T…

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