Order 66 Podcast

As is tradition for the release of a new piece of major Star Wars content, the Order 66 Podcast throws caution to the wind for an off-the-cuff rant and deep dive into The Book of Boba Fett. Welcoming back the familiar voice of Keith Kappel, we dissect The Book of Boba Fett with a ham-fisted, open-mouthed, no-holds-barred discussion. What does it mean to the fandom? How does it continue and build on the Star Wars legacy? How can the themes and set pieces of The Book of Boba Fett make their way onto your game table? So settle in for a warm Bacta Tank soak, and give a knowing nod to Fennec Shand as you ride your rancor off into the sunset, as we get all Dank Ferrik with a dive into The Book of Boba Fett on this episode of YOUR Order 66 Podcast!

The Order 66 Podcast is back at you with a return to our classic The Force Will Be With You segment where we deep dive into a specific force power. This episode, by listener request, we tackle one of the most versatile and potent powers: Ebb / Flow. Not only do we discuss the RP aspects and game mechanics of this often underestimated force option, but we also dive into how both players and GMs can make the best use of Ebb / Flow at their tables. We also return to the dark-shrouded halls of When Good Games Go Bad with a question from a GM dealing with wallflower players, and answer a couple of burning listener questions about competing narrative player actions and about utilizing cross-core careers in conjunction.

Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, Lightsabers Burn and Sith Lords Bubble! The Order 66 Podcast stirs the old cauldron in this episode to brew up a fresh episode devoted to the full ins and outs of Sith Alchemy (or just Alchemy) in your games. From the various Alchemical Potion and Talisman recipes in the rules, through to a full crafting guide, and then how to properly and most enjoyably add Alchemy into your own games, from both a player and GM perspective. We also return to dingy shelves of Watto?s Black Market with a related and requested dive into the Potion of Wills and some crazy campaign ideas. And finally, we tackle some long awaited and deep listener questions about how to confront a GM with a tough rules call, and expanding and reworking a house-rule about calling on the Dark Side of the Force.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a massive episode that sees a unique return to the vehicle and starship combat mechanics of Star Wars - done in a completely different system. For this special episode, the hosts welcome special guest GM Hooly, as we spend three hours focusing on the upscaled narrative dice mechanics of vehicle combat in the successor system to Star Wars: the Genesys Roleplaying game. By listener request, we dive into just what the differences between the two systems are, and what about the Genesys vehicle ruleset make starship combat faster, more engaging, simpler, and more fun at the table. We go step by step to walk you through the conversion process to include these amazing mechanics into your Star Wars games, and even put it all into practice with an hour-long live starship encounter on the air, using the Genesys vehicle rules. This episode was months in the making, with a lot of research, planning, and much playtesting. We hope you all enjoy it as much as we did!

Welcome to PART 2 of the Order 66 Podcast annual holiday special, where we have an unplanned and off the cuff Star Wars discussion. Joined by stellar guests, GM Hooly and Keith Kappel, we continue our frothing banter about The Mandalorian. We go deep into episode-by-episode discussion of Season 2, and speculate on the future of the franchise, and what the coming years will bring! A big thank you to Hooly and Keith for taking so much of their time to jabber with us for over four and a half hours in this crazy conglomeration of gab. And we hope you listeners enjoy it as much as we did.

Join us for PART 1 of the Order 66 Podcast annual holiday tradition of throwing show notes out the window and waxing poetic about the latest Star Wars cinematic release! But as we HAVE no cinematic release this year, we?re doing the next best thing with an off the cuff deep exposition around and exploring The Mandalorian! We welcome guests GM Hooly and Keith Kappel to be our Mando guides as we talk about this groundbreaking show, its impact on the Fandom, and its impact on our games. In this first part of the discussion, we banter on for nearly an hour about the newly announced forthcoming Star Wars offerings and what it all might mean, before charging headlong into The Mandalorian, Season 1. Be sure to tune in to the second half of this crazy round table in the next episode!

The Order 66 Podcast follows up our deep dive into the new careers of Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic with a detailed examination of the Jedi career and its varied specializations. In this lengthy discussion, GM Chris and GM Phil talk about playing and running Jedi in the Clone Wars era, using this unique and incredible career as a touchstone for one of the most fan-loved eras of Star Wars. How to progress, how to excel, and what to avoid. We cap off that talk with a highly topical return to When Good Games Go Bad, and a listener with the classic Jedi Paladin conundrum at the table. Then we answer a couple of listener questions detailing the build of everyone?s new favorite Mandalorian, Din Djarin, and how physician?s kits and self treatment work from a difficulty standpoint.

On this episode, the Order 66 Podcasts indulges in our fevered Star Wars dreams of blasters, lightsabers, jetpacks, detonators, laminate armor, and all the cool TOYS that scream Star Wars. And we do so through the lens of the recently released Gadgets and Gear sourcebook, with some very special guests: the ENTIRE development team for the book! Joining us are the amazing Lex Dykema, Keith Kappel, and our very own Phil Maiewski, who are on hand to tell us all about the book, as well as answer a bevy of questions from both listeners and hosts. So join us for this very special episode as we review this amazing tome and dig into its mysteries and wonders.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a promised deep dive into the new Clone Soldier career detailed in Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic. GM Chris and GM Phil focus on the six specializations, what they mean in your games, and what separates them from each other; along with both player and GM advice on running clones in your games and how to best capture the narrative and mechanical feel of Clone Soldiers in a Clone Wars game. We also return to When Good Games Go Bad with some advice for a GM who has players over-scrutinizing every detail; and we answer listener questions about using Sith Alchemy, dealing with both small and large groups of players, and running an Imperial game.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a long overdue (and somewhat topical) episode devoted to Fear. The hosts explore not only the Fear Check mechanics in the game, but how they are commonly underused, overused, and misused; and how both players and GMs can capture one of the most impactful and inherent parts of Star Wars storytelling properly at their tables. We also answer some listener questions, and explore a tricky listener quandary in When Good Games Go Bad. After such a long hiatus, Chris and Phil also pull out a 40 minute post-show that heavily revisits The Mandalorian, exciting hopes for Star Wars, and gaming life in the COVID world.

A saga-length episode awaits you as the Order 66 Podcast sees the return of all four regular hosts who have graced our airwaves over the last eleven years. GM Chris, GM Phil, GM Dave, and Twi?lek Goodness all return for a massive dive and deep discussion of the recently released Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. For well over three hours we banter on as only we can, dissecting the film. We talk about what we loved, what we hated, and what it all means - as the hosts grow increasingly more inebriated throughout the show. A fun time, and a wild ride. Want to know what we thought of Episode IX? We don?t hold back.

This episode, the Order 66 Podcast returns to take a long-overdue look at the sourcebook, Allies and Adversaries! And to help us navigate the waters of this particular title, we?re welcoming two special guest hosts to the show. The first is the amazing Tim Huckelbery, RPG Producer at Fantasy Flight Games. The second is an FFG Freelancer and quite familiar voice, serving as guest, instead of host, our own GM Phil Maiewski! Together, we dive into Allies and Adversaries, answer questions galore, and explore this mythical tome. We finish with a massive 45 minute post-show discussion all about The Mandalorian.

It?s time to Execute the Order 66 Podcast, as we are glad welcome back FFG Developer and Fiction Producer, Tim Cox, on this special episode to heavily review Collapse of the Republic. This new era sourcebook devoted to the late Clone Wars period gives us new species, new specializations, new equipment and ships, and new rules and guidance for running games that capture that epic feel of the end of the Republic Era. For almost two hours, we dive headlong into the details of this book, and Tim takes his time to answer a ton of listener questions.

This episode, the Order 66 Podcast covers a topic that we have never covered before, which can be the fondest or foulest memory of a game: character death. The hosts dive headfirst into the black abyss of bad GMing, good story driven character choices, how death in this game can occur, when it should occur, and just how a player and group can handle it in the story. We also return to Watto?s Black Market for a requested look at the Merr-Sonn Model 31 Palm Stunner, and pontificate on some listener questions. There?s even a post show discussing Genesys, gaming for little ones, and exploring our first RPG experiences.

The Order 66 Podcast returns to don the gleaming white armor of the Clone Trooper with a deep look into the materials in both Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic that focuses on playing a Clone Soldier. With discussion on how to play varied types of clones in your own games, and running games that focus on such parties in the Clone Wars, the hosts talk specs, species, tips, and tricks. Along with a visit to When Good Games Go Bad, and some clone-focused listener questions, this episode kicks the clankers in their chassis.

Begun, the Clone War has. The Order 66 Podcast is proud to welcome FFG Developer and Fiction Producer, Tim Cox, and FFG Freelance Developer and Clone Wars guru, Keith Kappel. This pair of esteemed gents join us for a special episode to dive deeply into the recently released Rise of the Separatists, the new era sourcebook devoted to the early Clone Wars period. New species, new careers and specializations, new equipment and ships, and new rules and guidance for running games that feel like they fell off the screen and onto your table. We jaw for two hours about the fun to be had in this book, and Tim and Keith take the time to answer all your juicy questions about the content therein.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a brand new episode all about the little (and not so little) non-player companions that can bring excitement and roleplaying goodness to your games. We dive deep into companions in this show, with a look at both droids and animal companions, and how they can serve as assistants, actual NPCs, and mounts. The discussion ranges from the mechanics of using companions of all types in your games, to how to best pick the companion that?s right for you, to character optimization for the companion-focused player. So grab your restraining bolts, GamerNation. Activate those beast calls. And tighten that riding tack, as we ride off with Companions, tonight, on your Order 66 podcast.

This episode of the Order 66 Podcast dives into investigation encounters and mysteries, not only running them and planning them correctly in your game sessions, but also how to plan an entire mystery-focused session or adventure. Not only how best to mechanically handle investigations in an engaging and meaningful way for the players and the story, but specific pitfalls to avoid, and best practice advice for making your investigations shine. So don your fedora and trenchcoat, because the game is afoot on this episode of YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

Join the Order 66 Podcast for a return to our Well Isn?t That Special segment, where we dive deep into a unique specialization. This episode, we uncover all there is to learn about the dichotomous and dangerous Prophet specialization. We discuss how best to play a Prophet, how to build them, and optimize them. Then, we put our own advice to the test with a build-off of Prophets. We also answer some keen listener questions about racing difficulties and vergences in the Force, before a nice post-show where Chris and Phil talk the Big Game and all the amazing pop culture ads we were gifted with.

After multiple episodes devoted to homesteads, bases, businesses, battlestations, and cap ships, the Order 66 Podcast closes the loop on the myriad of long-term party asset systems with an overarching look at the pros and cons of party assets, how to best GM them, and what ways they can be best incorporated into all aspects of your games. And to help us on this journey, we brought along some expert advice from long-time Star Wars RPG writer and Jedi Master, Sterling Hershey. With Sterling?s help, we clear those ships for docking, hang up that Closed sign on the bar door, and lock down the outer perimeter with a 2 hour discussion of party assets on this episode of YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with our segment, The Force Will Be With You, devoted to a deep dive discussion into a single force power. Tonight, we give you double the bang for your buck with a discussion of two force powers rolled into one, with Protect and Unleash. We dig into the nuts and bolts of this highly versatile power, and how to make the most of it as a both a player and as a GM. We also take the time to answer some very interesting listener questions about the Conjure force power. So prepare your eardrums accordingly, and Protect before you Unleash!

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a meaty listener requested show topic. Tonight, we go deep into the dice pool to discuss difficulty. How to correctly represent it in your checks, how to adjust it, create it, and roll with it. We discuss the Pool Noodle Principle and the Recipe for Difficulty that all GMs should follow. Capped off with a return trip to Watto?s Black Market to dig into the Concealed Escape Kit, and a 30 minute post show where we jaw about Captain Marvel, Avengers 4, and GamerNationCON 6, and this is quite the episode.

The Order 66 Podcast is BACK and skirting the dark corners of the galaxy, thanks to our guest host, Mr. Chris Hunt. For this episode we put on our ridiculous masks, strap up our blood stained white laminate armor, and ignite our crimson lightsaber blades. This deep discussion with loads of advice on focuses on just HOW to have a successful EEEEVIL campaign, from Imperials to Sith, not just as a GM, as a PLAYER.

This special live play episode is PART 7, THE FINALE, of the multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. We want to thank the amazing cast and crew of Eberron Renewed for joining us on such an incredible adventure, and we hope you listeners have enjoyed it as much as we have.

This special live play episode is PART 6 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in next week, as we release the finale of this live play saga.

This special live play episode is PART 5 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in for more, as we release new live play episodes of this saga each week.

This special live play episode is PART 4 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in for more, as we release new live play episodes of this saga each week.

This special live play episode is PART 3 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in for more, as we release new live play episodes of this saga each week.

This special live play episode is PART 2 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in for more, as we release new live play episodes of this saga each week.

This special live play episode is PART 1 of a multi-part live play series of the Forgotten adventure by GM Chris being run for the crew of the Eberron Renewed Podcast. Be sure to tune in for more, as we release new live play episodes of this saga each week.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a special guest, FFGs own Tim Huckelbery, lead developer for the Fully Operational Sourcebook. With Tim?s help, we scour this amazing sourcebook and review its details, as well as pose listener and fan questions about the design, rules, and mechanics. So strap on your tool belts, as wee pop opening the hood of the Engineer sourcebook on this episode of YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

With a new Star Wars movie out, the Order 66 Podcast returns to dive into it! GM Dave and GM Chris are joined by special guest host Darren West to discuss the ins and outs of Solo, with our own comprehensive review of the film, and all the ways it can bring new life, ideas, and content to your games. So you might want to buckle up, baby, as this MASSIVE spoiler-filled episode bets it all and manages to make the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs. If you round down.

In the wake of an amazing GamerNationCON 5 wrapping up just two short weeks ago, the hosts are back at it to reminisce and relive the amazing gaming that took place. But while our heads are there, the time was right for a lengthy off the cuff discussion about convention gaming, running, and playing in Con adventures. How can you best run or play in a Con game? What advice can we provide for what is truly an unusual GMing task? Listen in to find out. And be sure to stick around for post show, as we share stories from the Con and invite listeners on to share their own and give us some Con feedback.

Join GMs Dave and Phil as they talk with Tim Huckelbury from FFG, and two more special guests, GMs Keith and James, both contributors on the book all about Dawn of Rebellion the newest sourcebook for The Star Wars RPG

The Order 66 Podcast returns with some meaty advice on how to run prewritten adventures to the best of your ability, and without throwing the module over your shoulder when your players go off the rails. Along with some superb listener questions and a return to Gaming Tidbits with GM Hooly, we have quite the pithy episode for you.

The Order 66 Podcast returns to our recurring segment of Well Isnt That Special, where we deep dive into a specific specialization. This episode, we dig into the Mystic?s Advisor spec. We discuss the ins and outs, roleplaying themes, cross specialization choices, and then have a host head to head with our very own build off for the Advisor. We also take a long overdue return to Wattos Black Market, and answer some engaging listener questions.

Another film in the Star Wars saga is upon us. Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is OUT, and WE at the Order 66 Podcast spend three hours digging into it with reviews and, more importantly, what this means for your own Star Wars games. But to ensure we had the appropriate intellect to tackle this huge topic, we invited a few guests along for the ride. We are joined by the hosts of The Movie Defenders Podcast, Scott and Donald, as well as DM Eric of Geek Pantheon and Eberron Renewed, and GM Hooly of The Dice Pool Podcast. We geek out gloriously with some deep analysis of the film, impressions of the future, and more spoilers than you can shake a stick at. Seriously, if you have not seen The Last Jedi, DO NOT LISTEN to this episode!

This episode is chocked full of some advice, so get your pen and paper ready, GamerNation. By listener request, we fire up our engines, yet again, to fly the friendly skies of starship and vehicle combat. This time, by discussing how to preserve the narrative punch, excitement, and fast and furious action that starship combat should provide a play group. We give our best tips and advice for making starship combat more engaging, less slogging, and more survivable, not only within the rules as written, but through some well tested house rules and adjustments. So grab that throttle and prepare to punch it, GamerNation. Because we are locked and loaded and flying 5 by 5 as we focus on running starship combat narratively, tonight on YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

The Order 66 Podcast is BACK IN THE SADDLE with a return to our segment, The Force Will be With You, devoted to showcasing a unique Force Power. This episode, we firmly grasp the Bind power, discussing its uses and best practices as both a player and a GM. Our own GM Hooly returns with a new gaming tidbit on starship combat, we answer some long awaited listener questions, and we end with a post show as long as the regular show, where the hosts discuss the latest Episode VIII trailer, future Star Wars movies, and more. It?s good to be back.

The Order 66 Podcast returns with a very throaty Phil, as we bask in the post GenCon glow and tackle a listener requested topic of running and playing games in the Star Wars era of the Old Republic. We dig into the best campaign and adventure aspects to include in your Old Republic games, the core themes that make it what it is, and how you can best use the FFG narrative system in this setting. Get ready, because we deal out the Pazaak cards of The Old Republic campaign setting, TONIGHT on YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

With Dave and Phil away at GenCon 50, Chris keeps the fire burning with special guest hosts Fred Janney and GM Hooly, as we tackle the tough and entertaining topic of party dynamics and group cohesion. The hosts discuss planning, best practices, learned behaviors, and intertwined roleplaying opportunities to make your party function like a well oiled RPG machine. Bringing together obligation, duties, motivations, and party roles, we talk about crafting a party concept from session zero to campaign end, as we unravel the secret mysteries of good group dynamics and putting together a great party of PCs, TONIGHT on YOUR Order 66 Podcast.

The Order 66 Podcast is back with a return to our Well Isn?t That Special segment, this time devoted to the GUNSLINGER specialization. We cover the best ways to play, optimize, and enjoy the Gunslinger in your games, while Chris and Phil compete with their very own build offs for the spec. AND we proudly introduce a brand new segment from our very own GM Hooly, Gaming Tidbits with GM Hooly. Tonight, Hooly tells you all you need to know and forgot you know about minions.

The Order 66 Podcast returns for an incredibly meaty and quite long episode with FFG special guests Sam Stewart and James Spahn. With their help, we deep dive into Disciples of Harmony, the Consular Sourcebook for Force and Destiny. We ask your questions about the book and its amazing content, with special discussions of the Ebb and Flow Force Power and the insane awesomeness of the IFD. Sam and James spend over 3 hours mentoring us all on this amazing title. Big thanks goes out to Mr. Stewart and Mr. Spahn, for taking their time for all of us.

GM Dave and GM Phil welcome Keith Kappel back to the show to discuss a section of Disciples of Harmony, specifically the Mentor section. The hosts go through what and how a mentor can be as a part of your games and then take time to build a mentor from scratch.

The Order 66 Podcast welcomes special guest host Chase LeMaster, who joins us tonight for a jaunt into hokey religions and ancient weapons, as we we climb into your backpacks and take you on a front flipping jungle run through Dagobah by exploring the RP side of running and playing a Jedi in the suggested era of the FFG system, as well as tackle a nasty When Good Games Go Bad about the d20 mindset and murder hobos in the game.

Join us for an extra special episode where the Order 66 Podcast celebrates our 100th episode of FFG Star Wars podcasting. We are joined be the greatest special guests we have, namely, the fans and listeners like you. We discuss the genesis of this system, and how it has impacted the show, our lives, and our gaming. Welcome to the BIG ONE ZERO ZERO.

Rev those engines, GamerNation, because the Order 66 Podcast returns for an hard look at creating meaningful chases and chase scenes in your games. Not only do we cover the rules, but our own tips and tricks for enhancing them, and new house rules that can bring your own chases over the top. Then the hosts hold a mock chase, live on the show. So prepare to live life a quarter parsec at a time, as we burn rubber and tear it up on this episode of the Order 66 Podcast.

The Order 66 Podcast is back and sauntering into restricted areas with a deep look at the Infiltrator specialization in our Well Isnt That Special segment. We stick metaphorical pointy things into metaphorical objects in our journey to uncover the best way to build an Infiltrator, and the hosts square off in a build off of spytastic proportions. So prepare to take those martinis shaken, not stirred, on this episode of the Order 66 Podcast.

The Order 66 Podcast returns, inspired by a dazzling and heartfelt listener question that probes into what it means to roleplay your character at the table, and just how you go about doing it. To that end, the hosts discuss how to use the FFG Star Wars system to get into the head of your character, and then how to represent those ideas and schemes at the table in a way that works, and gels well with the rest of the party. Big thanks to our listener, GM Scott, for an inspiring show topic.

The Order 66 Podcast is back after a short hiatus for GamerNationCON IV, and we have returned with a vengeance. We are proud to welcome FFG Producer Max Brooke back to the show for a deep dive into the Bounty Hunter career sourcebook, No Disintegrations. Max helps us answer a slew of listener questions about the book, and we dig into the design and details of this amazing title. Big thanks to Max for giving so much of his time for all of us.