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Two longtime gamers, one from America and the other England, discuss tabletop roleplaying games, with a focus on how story, setting, and system can work together, and how sometimes they don't. We talk about 2d20 games, 5e, review books and resources, and share advice from our years of gaming to help you strike the right balance between story, setting, and system. New episodes published every Wednesday. You can reach us on Facebook at Fluff N' Crunch or directly by email at fluffncrunchpodcas ...
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Jake the Gaslit Vault Dweller, Gotfree the Neurotic Mister Handy Robot, and Houston the Ghoul with Writer's Block are an unlikely band of scrappers, trying their darnedest to survive in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Michigan. Next thing they know, their home comes under attack and they're sent off into the world to solve the mystery... Born from our popular “Choose Your Own Adventure” series on the "Doctor And A Lawyer Podcast", welcome to The Big Red Button Podcast - a captivating 2D20 role ...
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The Odd Sided Dice is new podcast from Kieran (3 Swords Podcast) and Ian (2D20 Wargamers) and they'll be discussing all thing new and old in the wonderful world of miniature war gaming, the different aspects of the hobby, along with anything else that their tangled Web of tangents lead them.
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Bikers, Dice, and Bars Podcast

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Coming to you straight from the inebriated wildlands of Portland, Oregon (USA), Bikers, Dice, and Bars takes you out to the road with discussions on the many intersecting themes of bike life, geek culture, and dive-bar appreciation. Join NPC, Just Jacob, and Dr. Xander Gerrymander every two weeks as they talk about their experiences with these topics both in Portland and beyond, and stick around afterward for special downtime content such as Ride Reports, Game Sessions, Dive Bar Reviews, Ind ...
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Let's rest a bit and gather our bearing and brains. Hey! Brains! That's a great idea! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code RADROLLS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodhttps://manscaped.comhttps://linktr.ee/radrolls#fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #tt…
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An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in. The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) licensed under …
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What's the new #startrekadventures #rpg like? How are the rules different from the first edition, and are they better? Is it worth the purchase? @Modiphius was kind enough to provide us with PDF copies to review, and here's our honest commentary on the updated version of a great game.#starktrek #finalfrontier #tabletop #hesdeadjimJoin our friendly …
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Birdy mentioned having a second asshole at the top of the show and that kind of overshadowed everything else.This was recorded June 27th, 2024.Help support Death's Door Prods: https://www.ko-fi.com/deathsdoorprodsWebsite: https://www.deathsdoorprods.comiTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/deaths-door-prods/id688055687Amazon Music: https://…
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The crew rests and recovers with the Brotherhood of Steel Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code RADROLLS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod https://manscaped.com https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tab…
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What do you, as a GM, do when your players fail? How do you handle the story, the game, and the people around you when the dice don't play nicely? We discuss some of the issues with player failure and offer some ideas on how to deal with it both from the table and interpersonal management side of things, and the game/mechanical side.#ttrpg #gamemas…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Summer time break! We know we left you all on quite the cliff hanger will Jake running off into the Wilderness but we are taking a short break to rest, restructure, recharge power cells and recite some super mutant poetry! See you on the other side! Support the Show. Sign up for our newsletter, Th…
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The monastery holds hope for our group as the crew travel deep into the jungle https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas…
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I think so...but it's my game so I could be a little biased. Regardless, Chris and I discuss the fear mechanic - how it works, how it will support a proper horror vibe in a story...and Chris offers a revision that I'm going to try out in my next two playtests.#rpg #tabletop #horror Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe …
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In our ongoing joint project to develop our own #tabletop #rpg games and systems, we discuss here some ideas Chris has for dice mechanics and, to my surprise, I end up liking a dice pool idea that involves different die types in each roll. Tune into hear the details.Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcas…
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We venture out into the Zone and fall flat on our faces as take a look at Mutant: Year Zero.This episode was recorded May 21st and June 18th, 2024.Pick up and play the Mutant: Year Zero starter booklet from DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/188014/mutant-year-zero-starter-bookletHelp support Death's Door Prods: https://www.ko-fi…
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Art in TTRPG books is important…but why? How? To whom? Is it a deal-breaker for purchases or a barrier to entry to the hobby? We figure out the answers. RPG art article link: https://www.blackgate.com/2014/02/12/art-of-the-genre-the-top-10-rpg-artists-of-the-past-40-years-2/ Amazon documentary: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07Q334KBS/ref=…
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Beyond the confines of the vault the group makes a decision that changes the course of their lives. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vegas…
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Now that we've discussed norms in character creation systems, we're going to look at some options and ideas for what we're going to use in the #ttrpgs we are each developing.#ttrpgs #characters #chargen RPG art article link: https://www.blackgate.com/2014/02/12/art-of-the-genre-the-top-10-rpg-artists-of-the-past-40-years-2/ Amazon documentary: http…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back to The Big Red Button, where the rules are made up and the points don- wait, that slogan is already taken? Dang it... Ever wondered what happens when a super mutant behemoth meets a hallucinogenic mushroom? Our latest episode of "The Big Red Button" takes you on a wild ride - the Stra…
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Send us a Text Message. Were back after a break and got more stories to tell! Work on the road is chalk full of surprises. Thanks for sticking with us as we get back into the swing of things! Come say hi across social Media https://linktr.ee/Haplo Use Keyword FICREAL at https://arkenforge.com/ during checkout and save yourself some gold. You wont r…
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Herein we begin our examination of general approaches to character generation in #ttrpgs as part of our work to develop our own games.#ttrpgs #characters #chargen Join our friendly Discord: https://discord.gg/5AtydRUDjX Subscribe on to our podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fluffncrunchSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.you…
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I think the title says it all. Chris attended UK Games Expo, and I went on vacation. He's got some interesting news about the experience, some new games he played, designers with whom he spoke, and we talk about the value of attending game conventions.#ukgamesexpo #gameconventionsThe Mandalorian: Adventures - https://store.asmodee.com/products/the-…
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The Commander and Guardian playtest is here, and Dead is here to yell it at people.This episode was recorded May 8th, 2024.You can find the playtest material discussed here: https://paizo.com/pathfinderplaytestHelp support Death's Door Prods: https://www.ko-fi.com/deathsdoorprodsWebsite: https://www.deathsdoorprods.com/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.…
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An irregular series of reflections on ttrpg games I’m GMing or playing in. The music used on this podcast is 'Sometimes' and 'Stop' by Frequency Decree, (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Sometimes_1733⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ; ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Frequency_Decree/Dubbed/Stop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) licensed under an A…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back, fellow adventurers, to another thrilling episode of The Big Red Button podcast! This week, our intrepid heroes found themselves in a perilous situation, facing off against one of the wasteland's most fearsome creatures: the Deathclaw. But as always, the unexpected twists and turns ke…
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Herein we offer and discuss our ideas for the games we each are going to write, kicking around setting ideas that point toward the sorts of stories the games will help tell and will inform the sorts of system decisions we’ll each have to make. If you’re interested in game design, and what we think is a vital issue - the nexus of system, setting, an…
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Gulpers gonna gulp, and what can we as mere humans (and a robot) do about that? Hopefully something! https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout New Vega…
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Beyond just a heap of dice, what is a "dice pool" and what advantages and maybe challenges this type of resolution mechanic offer for #ttrpgs ? We dive into the topic by spotlighting several different games, past and current, that use dice pools, and share our ideas about the possibilities a true dice pool offers players and GMs.#dice #rpgs #tablet…
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Secrets are revealed and what was lost is found as our heroes prepare for their journey to Darjinst.This episode was recorded May 28th, 2023.Help support Death's Door Prods: https://www.ko-fi.com/deathsdoorprodsWebsite: https://www.deathsdoorprods.com/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/deathsdoorprods/id688055687Spotify: https://open.spoti…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back to "Ze Beeg Raid Bootin," ze French version of an already weird Fallout Podcast! Ever wondered what happens when a group of adventurers can't even take a lens cap off? Join us on the latest episode of the Big Red Button podcast, where chaos, laughter, and unexpected poetry ensue. From…
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Several days have passed since the showdown at the power plant as the group is given a new trial to overcome https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5, Fallout …
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Mechanics…what makes RPGs games, and often a source of either interest or frustration, depending on how they work. In this first part of a series, We look at the most basic type of resolution mechanic: generate a number and compare it against another number. What systems use this? What opportunities and limitations does it present? What form of it …
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We finished Titans so we could watch shit like this?You can find streaming options for the show here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/madame-webHelp support Death's Door Prods: https://www.ko-fi.com/deathsdoorprodsWebsite: https://www.deathsdoorprods.com/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/deathsdoorprods/id688055687Google Podcasts: http…
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CAUSE IF YOU START EM UP. IF YOU START EM UP, HE'LL COME BACK TO LIFE. That's a general rule when deal with weird science. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallo…
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Herein we point out how DnD 5e falls flat in system, settings, and stories, and we offer ideas on how to fix a game that WOTC has done its best in the last few years to ruin. The original TTRPG deserves better than vanilla settings and boring rules, and we have some ideas.#dnd #wotc #ttrpg #fixdnd #eberron #forgottenrealms #greyhawkJoin our friendl…
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6 months ago we finished Titans. It took time to recover before editing.You can find streaming options for the show here: https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/titans-2018You can find more from Niko on:Late Night Chat Network: https://www.youtube.com/@latenightchatnetwork7645Late Night Collectors Community: https://www.youtube.com/@latenightcollecto…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! I'll take "Podcasts I'm Amazed are still being produced" for $500, Alex! Welcome back to the Big Red Button, the best Fallout podcast you've never heard of! Get ready for another thrilling adventure in our latest episode! This week, our quirky band of Stragglers find themselves in a tangled web of…
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Lend me your ears as well as some other appendages for our dear friend FAB (archie) who is in desperate need of ye ol' Dr Frankenstein treatment! https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV…
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In response to a listener request, we discuss the issue of crunch - of rules complexity and density in #ttrpgs. We talk about a few games that have a reputation for being too crunchy, and discuss in depth five games with which we have experience and believe are both crunchy and playable.#traveller #anima #conan #2d20 #shadowrun Join our friendly Di…
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The a murder mystery is a foot! But the murders are all of our party. Not much of a mystery, but how do they solve it? https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, Fallout 5…
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What’s Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Soulbound all about as a #TTRPG? What’s the foundation of the setting, how does the system work, what kinds of stories can be told in it? Herein we discuss this expansive RPG from Cubicle 7, building on our recent discussion of the Warhammer universe.Check out the game at https://cubicle7games.com/our-games/age-of-si…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! Welcome back to that Fallout roleplaying podcast you accidentally discovered when you ran out of better podcasts to listen to! In our latest episode, hosts Alex and Dallas dive deep into the third episode of the Fallout TV show. This week, we continue our segment "Pressing the Button," where we ex…
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Use this link to send us a text with your thoughts! 🎵Ba-da-ba-BA-baaaa, I'm Buttonin' It! 🎵 This jingle is not approved by McDonald's Corporate, but we're rebels - welcome back to Big Red Button! Get ready to dive into another thrilling adventure with your favorite post-apocalyptic crew in our latest episode! This week, our hosts Alex, Cody, Dallas…
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It's the ol' trolley problem back to rear it's ugly heads again. However, there's more magic this time around! That's what makes it great! https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, …
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We talk about the Fallout tabletop RPG in this episode - given all the #Fallout related talk of late, with the Amazon show, it was high time we hit this title. We talk about how it differs from other #2d20 games, how well it models the video game property, and point out one glaring issues with the core rules.Join our friendly Discord: https://disco…
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It's a berry bear jamboree, but this time it's a robot. Plus there's absolutely no berries and more like violence in some form. https://linktr.ee/radrolls #fallout #Fallout2d20 #podcast #actualplay #fallout4 #fallout76 #fallout3 #dnd #roleplay #rpg #modiphius #radrolls #ttrpg Keywords: Fallout Tabletop Roleplaying Game. Fallout TV Show, Fallout 4, …
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#Modiphius released free quickstart rules and adventure PDF for Star Trek Adventures 2e today...and we made time to react to it! We discuss what's in the document, some of the most salient rules changes from 1e, and what we think players and GMs can expect from this new version of a great game.#startrek #startrekgaming #startrekadventures Download …
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Herein we discuss Modiphius’ community publishing program, available on DriveThruRPG, based on our own experiences and survey results from other content creators who’ve published various full games under the license. WB Program Homepage: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/4329/modiphius/category/44299/2d20-world-builders Join our friendl…
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