The nefarious Evil Dungeon Master is here to share invaluable tips and tricks on Dungeons & Dragons, Palladium, and a myriad of other RPGs. Drawing from over 30 years of diabolical Dungeon Mastering Experience, these bite-sized daily podcasts (10 to 15 minutes each) are brimming with wicked wisdom that you simply can't afford to miss. Mostly system neutral, but has favored editions and game systems. Visit https://TheEvilDM.com for more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po ...
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Join the Evil Dungeon Master as he guides his players through different genres of Palladium's system! In Season 1, the group plays Dead Reign, starting at day 0 of the zombie outbreak, as the survivors try to figure out the threat and survive. Season 2 the heroes put on some tights and cape, to be superheroes in Heroes Unlimited Basic Revised Edition. In the current season the group travels back to fantasy lands and plays Palladium Fantasy 1e! Check it out, season by season, its a blast!
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a West End Games Star Wars D6 Actual Play Podcast, Presenting Two Stories, Fall of the Order and The Resistance
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AD&D 1e Oriental Adventures, Originally hosted and created by Roll For Initiative Podcast!
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Join DM Vince as he weaves the warped story of The World of Arkonis, an original Dark Fantasy world in this D&D like game using D&D 5e rules for season 1 and then changed to Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1e for season 2+. Things will be wacky, things will be weird, things will not make sense, but hey people will have fun. Maybe you will too? Give it a shot!
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X-Universe is a Classic FASERIP Actual Play Podcast that uses TSR’s Marvel Superheroes game, Basic Revised Rules. Seasons 1 through 5 was a story about about villains, not heroes. As they went from robbing ATMs to taking over entire cities, and even crossing over into another world, where they were posing as “good guys”. Season 6 is a reboot, a new start, a group of young heroes, taking on the troubles of their city, one baddie at a time.
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Three brave adventurers find themselves on an important quest to protect a strange artifact from the hands of evil. Casting Fate is a D&D podcast with riveting stories, interesting creatures, and a Dungeon Master who loves to cause havoc as much as possible! Episodes release every other Wednesday, subscribe to join in on a thrilling adventure.
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Welcome to SideQuests, your high octane distraction from those other podcasts. We're a pen and paper RPG audio show featuring chatter about rules and how to master them, epic worldbuilding, player investment, and interviews with the people who make the games you love.Listen in as we trade tabletop war stories, make judgement calls on odd situations, and do everything we can to give you more RPG resources than you could dream of--all from a simple Sidequest! Support this podcast: https://podc ...
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Welcome to Derps and Dragons, an actual play D&D podcast! Dungeon Master JD guides the derps, Meagan, Cory, Cameron, and Jackson, through a hectic world recovering from a series of devastating global wars. They must forge their own path to glory all while dealing with their personal turmoil, a mysterious and cunning evil force, constant shenanigans, and of course crazy dice rolls! New Episodes released every other Tuesday. https://linktr.ee/derpsanddragons
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Join us if you will, in a small Pacific Northwest town, Kollok, in 1991. This is not a real town, you won't find it on any maps, no pictures of it's beautiful landscape, no stories in your history books. It's real to us. Hop on, your chauffeur awaits passenger, to take you wherever it is you want to go. Kollok 1991 airs live on Monday nights on twitch.tv/hyperrpg, the entire production is produced live with audience feedback built into the show. Featuring: Strawburry17, Black Nerd Comedy, Sh ...
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Angedrian, a blue and green planet in the habitable zone of the star Isvara, is a planet thriving with life, which is orbited by the Dragon Moon. It is home to a great many species of thriving humanoids including commonly dragonborn, dwarf, elf, gnome, halfling, human, tiefling, bugbear, lizardfolk, centaur, tabaxi, and every manner of half-species mix. Sequestered away in their own enclaves are firbolg, goblin, goliath, kenku, kobold, minotaur, orc, tortle, and yaun-ti. And everywhere, ther ...
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A spirited D&D podcast. Each episode the cast of ordinary friends adventures through Helios, a dangerous world ruled by an apathetic elder god and a malicious dungeon master. All while drinking and reviewing a new bottle of liquor. It's a serious story, witty roleplay, and a ridiculously good time!
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Welcome to Wholesome Adventuring Funville, a D&D actual play podcast where the players take turns serving as Dungeon Master in the shared, persistent homebrew world of the Southern Isles. Actual D&D, not actually wholesome.
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Mondays at 2 PM CST on https://www.twitch.tv/plasticageplays A group of adventurers cross the continent of Ghelspad seeking relics, power, and payback. Starring Chaz Callendar as Rem Leeneth Jeremy Hochhalter (@whpubs on twitter) as Monnoch Ayli Katt ( @KittyKuriosity on twitter) as Tork Tric (@TheHeretric) as Biphruuns Fran Stewart (@ronelynvalor on twitter) as Skrib Sarah Stweart (@MoreLikeThis2) as Col. Cisne Dungeon Master: Travis Legge (@travislegge on twitter) Scarred Lands 5th Edition ...
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Alignment changes by a DM, How do you handle it?
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#dnd #alignmentchange Today's topic inspired by a tweet from @memeslich on X, about changing alignments on a Player Character as a DM. How do you handle it? I decided to talk about how I handle it and some experiences I've had with it. I also reference the the AD&D Dungeon Master Guide on page 25 about handling alignment changes. --- Support this p…
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While the druid and the ranger investigate the woods, everyone else waits... nervously... Support the Show.By Dan Milner
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Terminator Roleplaying Game by Nightfall Games
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#Terminator #RPG #S5S Welcome to another episode of the podcast, on today's show I discuss the Terminator Roleplaying game by Nightfall Games, and its S5S dice rolling system. Its a pretty interesting read so far, if you'd like to pick it up, check out the links below! QuickStart - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/341238/the-terminator-rpg-q…
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AD&D Dungeoneer's Survival Guide - Falling Damage!
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#ADnD #TSR #Greyhawk The Dungeoneer's Survival Guide, a book often overlooked when playing AD&D is actually a great resource if you take the time to read it. Today I am focusing on falling damage, damage from spikes, falling on jagged surfaces, soft surfaces and sliding down slopes. All things found in the book on page 19 & 20! These are interestin…
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Starship Troopers the RPG & Some Gaming Advice
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#RPG #StarshipTroopers Today on the podcast, I decided to talk about a game probably forgotten, not because its old, but because it came out during the d20 boom and its probably a game that doesn't have longevity to for gaming sessions. Starship Troopers the RPG. Starship Troopers: The Roleplaying Game is a tabletop role-playing game produced by …
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After some strange encounters on the road to see the king, the party decides to divide and conquer with one envoy heading to see the a colony of mindflayers... Support the Show.By Dan Milner
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Converting Your Favorite System into the Game you want!
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#RPG #CovertingRPG Today on the podcast I wanted to ponder about the idea of converting your favorite gaming system into the game you want. I think its a fun exercise for any experienced Game Master at some point during their hobby time, to take a game they absolute enjoy, strip out the system, and try to make their own idea work. We've all probabl…
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Beyond Earths – Fantasy 1e – Episode 82 - Series Finale?
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After defeating the giant monster the group has to perform the ceremony and has a choice to make to go home!
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The paladins are talking about the hobby space of tabletop role playing games being Mainstream now. From some long-humbled roots in obscurity such as Dungeon Majesty, a televised Public Access late night actual play that set the stage for today's format to WotC's own funded Acquisitions, INC being the groundfloor to how Critical Role has dominated …
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Beyond Earths – Fantasy 1e – Episode 81 - To the Springs!
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The group made way into the mountains and tried to find the springs so they could finish up the ceremony to getting back home, but met with some resistance!
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In need of an audience with the king and possibly a conversation with a mind-flayer, the party heads out across a five day stretch of road that's has become... somewhat unsavory in recent weeks... Support the Show.By Dan Milner
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A Planet Where Apes Evolved from Men? Terra Primate!
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#Unisystem #D10 #PlanetoftheApes I was speaking with a co-worker about roleplaying games and he was looking forward to a Planet of the Apes rpg coming out and I had to point out to him, Terra Primate exists already! Demo - https://www.edenstudios.net/images/terrademo.pdf PDF - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/705/terra-primate?affiliate_id=4…
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Gencon 2011, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Game.
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#Buffy #BuffyVampireSlayer #RPG Today's podcast is another story about a game I was involved in that had an interesting twist. It took place during Gencon 2011 and I had a blast. I enjoy sharing gaming story experiences on the podcast and sometimes stories help spark ideas for not only me, you as well. Enjoy! Humble Bundle: https://theevildm.com/Hu…
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#DND #RPG Today on the podcast, after reading some interesting threads online via reddit, I decided to talk drinking potions during combat, and how it should be handled for different editions. I also have a few words about One D&D. Humble Bundle: Runequest! https://theevildm.com/HumbleBundle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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Wandering Monster, Random Encounters. Why is it not liked?
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#TTRPG #DND #WanderingMonsters On the podcast today, I talk about a subject that bothered me, that a lot of people who play more modern editions, can't stand the wandering monsters or random encounters idea. Tell me your thoughts about it in the comments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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The ARC Character Background Method, do you use it?
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#RPG #DND #Backstory Today on the podcast, I got an email from Mister Jay Johnson that asked about character backstories, and how I handle them in my games. So I decided to talk about my ARC system, which is Ally, Rival and Contact, which can help kick off a pretty interesting character backstory! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…
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S1:E3: The Festival of the Incabulos Lullaby…
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Fearing the appearance of the mysterious dark stranger that's made of red stars, Umgurn recruits the young party to help him lure the stranger to the festival... but is it really luring if the dark stranger wants to be there anyway? Support the Show.By Dan Milner
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Is it chance or machination that brings together a disparate cast of characters? Within the walls of Woodshead, safe to commune and share, the group become acquainted but also learn of an unpleasantness that may be stalking one or more of them... Support the Show.By Dan Milner
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://pod…
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#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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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#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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What do druids seek in the wilds of the world? How do rangers keep the balance of life and death in check? What is there for a fighter to do but fight? What is there for a thief to do but steal? When you only speak in poetry but the world around you speaks a different language, what can you say? When you are lost, alone, and hunted, what hope is th…
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In the latest episode of SideQuests!, Rob and Mike, the intrepid Paladins of Podcast, journey into the creative depths of storytelling with their newest member, Mike. Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Mike's storytelling prowess as he shares insights into his inspirations, creative process, and experiences crafting adventures for LootQuest. F…
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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thee…
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FASA Star Trek, Captain Reggie, Lt Nova & The Felonians
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support
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Call of Cthulhu, the game and its mindset with DM Will
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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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Vampire: The Masquerade and Wolf Man Jack
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s…
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Mayfair's Underground RPG, Often called DC Heroes lite?
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#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 --- Support this po…
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#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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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From HeroQuest to Heroic Adventures
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SideQuests! returns with a revamped lineup, introducing the newest podcast paladin, Mike Taylor (TaylorLyfe). Rob and Mike dive into Mike's intriguing journey from childhood adventures with HeroQuest and comic books to his distinguished military career and, surprisingly, his initial resistance to tabletop roleplaying games. Despite being drawn to t…
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Technology in Gaming, Good or Bad? You Decide!
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons - The Sometimes Controversial Charm Monster Spell
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#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!
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#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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Send us a Text Message. The Derps arrive in the nation of Roth and are introduced to Wyatt Finch's mysterious and powerful business partner, then some chaos ensues. Patreon Instagram Facebook Twitter Discord Cover art by MichelleO Art (@michelleoart) Music Credits: "Meatball Parade” “Teller of Tales” "Investigations" "Silver Flame" "Gypsy Shoegazer…
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Shadowrun - Giving characters the spotlight?
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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/suppor…
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Dungeons and Dragons - Keeping players on track with modules?
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#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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Grievances I have about people who only play D&D and nothing else!
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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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/…
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Shadowrun - Bottled Demon Module is Excellent!
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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…
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The Haunting of Dorosaud: Session 7 - Campaign 2 D&D
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We're back with another session with these rascal players. The team has a lighthearted trip to the cold towns of the south on the hunt for Leclair and dock in a mysteriously shrouded and abandoned town. What happened to Dorosaud and can they solve the problem or die trying? We strive to have a good time while playing and hope you enjoy our show and…
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Dungeons and Dragons - Solo Crawling, No GM Oracle needed!
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#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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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://po…
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Dungeons and Dragons: Limited Wish, How Limited is it really?
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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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Beyond Earths – Fantasy 1e – Episode 80 - Seran's On Trial!
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With Seran's trial loom over his head the group tries to plan to get him out of trouble, but the Duke isn't having it. #palladium #Fantasy #RPG Steven playing Seran - Elf - Palladin Geoff playing Lord Lee - Human - Knight Corey playing - Nova - Human - Summoner Jakob playing - Lucian - Human - Warlock Sarah playing - Lady Astrid - Human - Monster H…
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Solo RPGs - Games you can play in your head!
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#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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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Should a DM Give Players Advice & Warnings?
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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? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theevildm/support…
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Dungeons and Dragons: The Armor Spell, from 1st to 5th, How its changed
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#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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Dungeons and Dragons: The Goodberry spell, The Forgotten Gem of Druid Magic
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#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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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