Interview with John Large of the excellent Red Dice Diaries

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing my recent experience running a one-shot (loosely) based on the Isle of Dread classic module, but using the streamlined Knave 2E by Ben Milton from Questing Beast. Knave …

Originally this podcast was released as episode 067. It features part three of my chat with John Large of the Red Dice Diaries.

A previously archived podcast episode wherein I continue my gaming discussion with John Large of the excellent Red Dice Diaries.

In a bid to sort out my back catalogue I'm once again jumping into the way back machine to bring you this podcast originally released as episode 058. It features further discussion and listener responses related to my episode focussed on young players running games, in particular my son's DnD 5E "Hogwarts" actual play. If you have any comments, que…

This podcast was originally released as episode 056 'Hogwarts' game chat and actual play

Jumping into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast originally released as episode 50. Pondering apects of various RPGs, including Maze Rats, Knave, PBTA, Midderlands, Dolmenwood, Operation Unfathomable, Black Hack usage die, 5E advantage and disadvantage, reaction rolls and more..,:::::::::..Big thanks to Matt Jackson and John Large for the…

Celebrating the collaborative nature of the Anchorite community; it's hard for me to listen to now, but we jump into the way back machine for this 2018 podcast. Originally aired as a follow up to episode 011 "Why play DnD and other role playing games?", 012 is the listener response "Why we play Dungeons and Dragons", with great contributions from L…

I jump into the way back machine to retrieve this podcast from the Spikepit archives, originally aired as episode 011, wherein I ponder the question - why play Dungeons and Dragons or roleplaying games? Big thanks to my brother Darren for his called in contributions If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding about this episode, pleas…

A "Drive By" podcast originally aired as episode 336 - Middle Earth in my DnD Realms? Yep, me again mashing up RPG stuff. The Adventures in Middle Earth rules for 5E seem like a great fit for my DnD home group's style of play, who doesn't want to have their cake and eat it? If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, plea…

A podcast originally aired as episode 370, wherein I attempt to clarify design concepts for my DnD 5E Spike Hack and also ask if the OSR mantra "rulings not rules" is still applicable when making distinctions between DnD of old and the current edition of today? Big thanks to Barney Dicker (Loco Ludos) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) f…

340 Recent Topic Round Up.RPG discussion revolving around my responses to some great call ins inspired by recent topics. Many thanks to Joe Salvador and fellow podcasters Jason Connerley (Nerds RPG Variety Cast) Joe Richter (Hindsightless, Weal or Woe) Josh Beckelhimer (Forever Prepping DM) Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland) John Large (Re…

Reflections on Warhammer of old, classic Games Workshop of the early 80's, as well as the usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby, in particular discussion of Free League games and "War Stories" a Year Zero driven WW2 RPG. Awesome called in contribu…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing a recent idea I had—inspired by The Monster Overhaul: A Practical Bestiary by Skerples—on how I might streamline spellcasting for NPCs/monsters in my Shadowdark games an…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode Hannah and myself are discussing why we have both dinosaurs and dragons in popular RPGs. I’d really love you to get involved in the conversation so we can get some back-and-forth going…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m discussing my thoughts on SHADOWDARK after running an open-table game set in Greg Gillespie’s BARROWMAZE using the system. I’d really love you to get involved in the conversation s…

In this tribute to the Anchorite phenomena I focus on some "Faction Action" during play of Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha whilst reminiscing on the end of an Era.Awesome called in contributions from Jason Hobbs (Random Screed), Barry Robertson (A Song of Dice & Shadows), Ben Milton (Questing Beast), Frank Turfler and Jason Connnerly (Nerd's RPG Va…

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. (WARNING - listeners of a sensitive disposition may find all the talk of dice pool based games disturbing - owing to a complete lack of D20 roll high task resolution)Awesome called in contributions from M…

Want to hear me trying out Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha for the first time? This is the episode for you. Big thanks to my boy for happily joining in. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns re…

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation and reflection in relation to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby - in particular Reboot.Execute, D&D Curse of Strahd and Mutant Year Zero - Genlab Alpha. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his expres…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. The good folk at ATELIER CLANDESTINE have kindly provided me with a review PDF of their book WHEN SEA IS CALLING, a guide for nautical adventures, in this video I give my opinion on it. I’d really lov…

An experimental conversation starter on the subject of smooth and snappy game mechanisms. Join in folks, I'd love to hear what you have to say. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding a…

The usual Frankenstein's Monster of wide ranging observation, reflection, call ins and responses related to our wonderfully diverse gaming hobby. Awesome called in contributions from Graham aka First Age (Gaming from the First Age), Rob aka Menion (Confessions of a Wee Timorous Bushi), Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) The intro music used in this epi…

We join our heroes as they battle to save the Winery from it's noxious intruders. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green,…

We join our heroes as it's all kicked off. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please cons…

We join our heroes as they head toward the Wizards of Wine Winery (www.www.com) and things hot up. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy.(Originally published Feb 2022)…

We join our heroes as they meet some mysterious refugees fleeing persecution. Sorry no intro for this COVID edition. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)…

Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) for his encouragement, aslo DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)

Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy (Originally published Feb 2022)

The plot thickens as our heroes discover more about Strahd's creepy realm. Big thanks to the Mysterious Cody M for his vote of confidence, and as always DM Rikki, RFED and the Young Fella for making the magic happen. Music was written and performed by Frank Clark and is used with his express permission. Enjoy. (Originally published Feb 2022)…

Something creepy going on in Barovia, surely not!

In this concluding installment, we join our intrepid adventurers as they stand outside the undertakers answering questions from a diligent member of the town watch. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED,the Young Fella and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Originally published 11th Jan 2022. Theme music, written and performed by Frank Clark, is used with his …

Part one available here. Three visitors to the isolated, rotting corpse-town of Ebon Eaves find themselves trapped in a church, forced to fight for their leaves against both the dead and a horrible blasphemous form of life. - Music from https://freepd.com/horror.php - Tremulus available from https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/120260/tremulus #red…

Three visitors arrive in the isolated American town of Ebon Eaves, two eager to claim their inheritance and another seeking a spiritual project to distract him from the trauma of his past, but little do they know that the tree blocking the way into town is the least of their troubles... - Music from https://freepd.com/horror.php - Tremulus availabl…

Originally published 11th Jan 2022. We join our intrepid heroes as they head to investigate what's afoot at the undertakers.

The adventure continues with some "Curse of Strahd" DnD home game action. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and "The Boy".

Picking up on some "Curse of Strahd" DnD home game action. Big thanks to DM Rikki, RFED and "The Boy".

Heart warming moments to drive out the Winter chill. A big thanks to Riley (Diegetic Advancement), Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Michael (Mirke the Meek), BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Aron (Holmes and Clarke) for their assistance in making this episode possible. The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Fr…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. I’m currently prepping to run The Enemy Within campaign for WFRP 4E, we’ve done a bit of character gen and I’m enthused to get started, but need to get myself up to speed on the current iteration of t…

Welcome to Last Roll of the Week with Red Dice Diaries, where we talk about RPGs, offer hints, review books and other stuff to use in your own games. In this episode I’m talking about the book "So You Want to be a Game Master" by Justin Alexander that I picked up for Christmas. I’d really love you to get involved in the conversation so we can get s…