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Role Playing Public Radio
Role Playing Public Radio is a tabletop RPG podcast for all gamers! Our shows feature gaming advice, reviews, and discussions about the hobby.
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Om podden
Role Playing Public Radio is a tabletop RPG podcast for all gamers! Our shows feature gaming advice, reviews, and discussions about the hobby. Hosted by award-winning author, Ross Payton, RPPR is a must listen for everyone interested in tabletop games. Whether you’re an experienced GM or new to hobby, there’s something here for you. If you want to create your own game, you can listen to our ongoing series Game Designer Workshop, where we look at every aspect of publishing RPGs, from initial design to printing and shipping your own game. In our regular episodes, We also look at some of the weirdest games ever published in our After Hours series.
The podcast Role Playing Public Radio is created by Ross Payton. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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Tips on Writing Scenarios Fast – Episode 204
1 november 2024 |
20 min
Do you struggle with writing RPG scenarios for your home group quickly? I’ve been writing scenarios for the RPPR Patreon so I’ve had to learn how to get a good scenario out without spending a lot of time on it. I’ve figured out a few tips that can help you.
This episode is on Youtube with visuals to go along with the narration.
News: I am writing scenarios for the RPPR Patreon – check out the modern horror scenario After You Die, Tell God He’s Next and the Mausritter scenario Gunpla Island.
The RPPR Youtube Channel has a lot of original content, including:
Let’s Play of Still Wakes the Deep
Watch the Pin Quest 2024 video
Tomas Härenstam CEO of Free League Publishing
23 september 2024 |
13 min
I interviewed the CEO of Free League Publishing, Tomas Härenstam at Gencon this year. We talk about Free League’s approach to creating games, current trends in RPG design, and their upcoming second edition of the Alien RPG. Learn more about Free League Publishing on their website.
Gareth Hanrahan on The Borellus Connection – A new Fall of Delta Green Campaign
1 september 2024 |
11 min
I caught up with Gareth Hanrahan at Gencon this year to talk about the Borellus Connection, a new campaign for Fall of Delta Green. Find out the secrets behind this globe hopping 1960s campaign! This interview has been mirrored on Youtube.
Actual Play Podcasting 101: Panel at Gencon 2024
20 augusti 2024 |
54 min
Do you have questions on actual play podcasts? Talk to Ross Payton (RPPR), Caleb Stokes (Dead Channels), Rob Stith, (Orpheus Protocol) and Ethan Cordray (Technical Difficulties) for all the answers you want! We talk about creating shows, running them, editing, marketing, and many other topics related to running an AP podcast. We recorded this panel at Gencon 2024. Enjoy!
Gencon 2024 Highlights – Episode 203
11 augusti 2024 |
9 min
This episode is also on Youtube with original video of Gencon 2024. Check it out!
We’re back from Gencon 2024! We recorded panels, played and bought new games, and a lot more. Caleb won a Gold Ennie for God’s Teeth! I wanted to get out a quick summary of Gencon to let you all know the highlights. Find out what panels and events we recorded and some of the new trends in tabletop gaming. Of course, we’ll have a more detailed breakdown of Gencon coming soon, but I wanted to get this out as quickly as possible.
Is Expensive Art Necessary for success in RPGs? Episode 202
26 juli 2024 |
33 min
Art for tabletop RPGS is not technically necessary but it does help. Chris and I discuss the role of art in RPGs and review Art by Nohr, a book by Mork Borg co-creator, Johan Nohr. We’re experimenting with video with this episode, so subscribe to us on Youtube for Gencon coverage and more!
Check out Chris’ Youtube channel where he discusses video game history and more. We’re doing a collab video so stay tuned for that.
RPPR Game Designer Workshop: Labyrinths of Lost Futures and the Modern Megadungeon – Concept
9 maj 2024 |
45 min
I have begun working on a new role playing game. It is called Labyrinths of Lost Futures, a modern day dungeon crawling hauntological fantasy. Delve into weird ruins with an enchanted gun and cellphone. Fight cryptids in a haunted trailer park. Escape a time loop based on a person’s childhood memories. Caleb has some questions and comments about the game. If you want to see some artwork of the game, check out the RPPR Patreon. The image in the show notes is by Patsy McDowell and is one of the levels of the modern mega dungeon I am working on.
The Night Clerk is on sale at DrivethruRPG! If you missed the crowdfunding campaign, you can get the PDF now. I’m working on a way to sell print copies.
Check out Delta Green Dead Channels to support Caleb and get great Delta Green content!
Hebanon Games Open Design has a Red Markets 2E playtest campaign in progress.
Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 3 preview: Hole in the Sky – Dungeon Crawl Classics
4 mars 2024 |
78 min
The Lady in Blue, a mysterious figure of cosmic power, enlists a band of simple peasants for a strange task. They are to follow an invisible bridge until they arrive at a hole in the sky – and then jump through. Death awaits all but the bravest, strongest, and luckiest, but the Lady offers a reward beyond all the riches of the world: the chance to change the very stars these peasants were born under, and thus change their destiny.
We’re reviewing our first adventure for this season! We played it as the finale of last season and now you can hear what we think of the adventure as a published scenario.
Mega Dungeon Meandering – Episode 1 – Stonehell – Surface Level
16 februari 2024 |
63 min
Mega Dungeon Meandering is a deep dive into one of the best reviewed mega dungeons of all time, Stonehell: Stonehell Dungeon is a classic-style mega dungeon, filled with enough monsters, traps, weirdness, and treasure to keep you gaming for a long, long time. Explore over 700 rooms, encounter more than 40 new monsters, and discover 18 mysterious magical items — and that’s just in the first book!
Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 2 – Episode 201
26 december 2023 |
79 min
We conclude the post mortem discussion of Impossible Landscapes, after the interruption from the previous episode. We now have a campaign index page, so you can easily find al of the episodes and other relevant bits for the campaign.
Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic
Thad as Marley Madelyn, FBI agent
Fae as Yersinia Riszek, cryptographer
Rob Stith as Jørgen Nygård, undercover agent
Ross as the Handler
Episode art by Patsy McDowell.
Delta Green Impossible Landscapes Campaign Post Mortem – Part 1 – Episode 200
11 december 2023 |
73 min
Our actual play run of the surreal horror campaign, Impossible Landscapes, is now done. The cast and I discuss the characters, plot, and more! Find out the secrets behind the campaign and my advice for running this challenging but rewarding campaign. Maddy as Ryan West, paramedic Thad as Marley Madelyn,
The Mixed Six – Back at it Again
18 september 2023 |
97 min
We’re back for another episode! I found a bottle of Blanton’s bourbon and to celebrate my discovery, we recorded a new episode. Spencer even has a new food rating system! Back The Night Clerk zine! A modern horror RPG scenario from Ross Payton! We’re talking about a wide range of
The Mixed Six: Hot Takes on Ice – The Flash
16 september 2023 |
31 min
The Flash is a spectacularly bad movie. Caleb, Spencer, and I got together to discuss exactly WHY it was so bad. I was part of a podcast called The Mixed Six for nearly 6 years. I had a blast making it and I’m proud of the episodes we made. It
Architectural Horror and the Night Clerk Zine – Episode 199
5 september 2023 |
68 min
Architectural horror is a subgenre of intention. Novels like House of Leaves, movies like The Shining, the Saw series, and games like Control can all be called architectural horror, but what does that mean? Rob Stith of the Orpheus Protocol and I talk about the genre and my new scenario,
Game Designer Workshop: The Night Clerk Zine – System-less Scenarios with Caleb Stokes
14 augusti 2023 |
60 min
A system-less RPG scenario is designed to be able to run in any system for a particular genre. Writing one is just as challenging as writing one for a single system. I’m launching a crowdfunding campaign on Backerkit for The Night Clerk, a system-less modern horror scenario, as a zine.
D20 Swinginess and Combat – Episode 198
24 juli 2023 |
83 min
Many RPGs use d20s for resolving combat, like D&D, 13th Age, and Lancer. Caleb and I have been playing a lot of d20 games recently and we wanted to talk about the nature of d20 combat. It’s a very swingy system, where every combatant can miss in a single round,
Fate Core: Cointract Island – Post Mortem
22 juni 2023 |
66 min
We ran a Fate Core campaign called Cointract Island on RPPR Actual Play. Over 16 episodes, a trio of heroes explored an island overrun with genetically engineered and cybernetically enhanced creatures. In this post mortem, Bridget, Fae, Lydia, and I discuss the campaign’s themes, the Fate system, and crypto bro
Game Designer Workshop: Termination Shock and Crowdfunding with Greg Stolze
10 juni 2023 |
74 min
I talked with Greg Stolze, author of Reign, Termination Shock, co-author of Unknown Armies, and writer on many other books (and my co-host on Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast) about his new Kickstarter for Ships, a supplement for Termination Shock. We talked about the core mechanics for Termination Shock, game design, and
Recommendizer: Delta Green
16 maj 2023 |
67 min
Delta Green is a popular horror RPG but it can be hard to understand how to get its tone or its procedural elements. Caleb, Jason, and I discuss some media to look at when trying to ‘get’ the Delta Green vibe. This is a preview episode of our new series
Game Designer Workshop: The Obscenity of Books
5 maj 2023 |
65 min
Caleb is back discussing his progress on Red Markets. After a recent gaming retreat, Caleb developed a theory he wanted to discuss in this episode, about the obscene and the scene. The scene represents the public, socially acceptable aspects of a given object or activity. The obscene refers to the
What RPGs can learn from Board Games – Episode 196
21 april 2023 |
79 min
In this episode, James Wallis, co-host of Ludonarrative Dissidents podcast and author of “Everybody Wins: Four Decades of the Greatest Board Games Ever Made,” and I talk about what RPG designers can learn from board games. We talked about the history and influence of board games, the challenges of playtesting
OMG the OGL Situation?! – Episode 195
22 januari 2023 |
71 min
Wizards of the Coast has stepped on a series of rakes with a series of proposed changes to the Open Gaming License (OGL). What is the OGL and why is WOTC is trying to destroy a popular thing in the industry? Caleb and I discuss what’s going on and what
Game Designer Workshop: Should We 2E?
5 december 2022 |
60 min
Caleb and I discuss the possibility of creating a second edition of Red Markets and Base Raiders. It’s a major task, so examining the pros and cons is a necessary first step. Updating the mechanics, revising the lore, and improving the information design are all big challenges, not to mention
After Hours Preview: Synnibarr Book of Fate
16 november 2022 |
11 min
We’re back for one more round with Synnibarr 3ED. Caleb, Thad, Baz, and I dive into the GM (or Fate in the parlance of Synnibarr). We’re all guests in Raven’s house, so find out what his wisdom for running a RPG is. What is the ADDA model? Why are there
Episode 194: Game Design in Horror Movies
23 oktober 2022 |
84 min
News: There’s a horror video marathon on the RPPR Patreon Discord on Sunday October 30, starting at 3 pm CDT! Sign up for the RPPR Newsletter and get a FREE Monster PDF! Synopsis: After watching the first 7 Saw movies in the last week, I realized that game design comes
Preview of After Hours: Synnibarr Third Edition – Character Creation
10 oktober 2022 |
17 min
Making a player character for Synnibarr Third Edition is perhaps the most challenging part of the game. Baz, Noah, Thad, and I attempt to make a group of characters for the game and discover that do not perceive reality in the same way that Raven McCracken does. We do learn
Episode 193: Designing Monsters for RPGs with Greg Stolze and Caleb Stokes
19 september 2022 |
65 min
Designing new monsters for your RPG is a time honored tradition for most GMs. I got Greg Stolze and Caleb Stokes to talk about their approaches to creating new creatures for games. Is the monster a metaphor or just a weird new enemy to fight? Get some tips on becoming
After Hours Preview: Synnibarr Third Edition Ultimate Adventurer’s Guide
13 september 2022 |
13 min
The Worldship is back! There’s a new edition of the Synibarr and we’re diving into it. I got a full round table of RPPR regulars to explore the Ultimate Adventurer’s Guide. Baz, Caleb, Noah, and Thad and I found so many different things, it’s hard to keep track of them
Game Designer Workshop: Jeff Barber and Caleb Stokes on RPG Design and Publishing in the Post-Pandemic World
23 augusti 2022 |
76 min
Like so many other things, game design has changed in the post-pandemic world. Jeff Barber, author of Blue Planet, and Caleb Stokes, author of Red Markets, and I talk about work and the industry. Jeff’s been hard at work on Blue Planet: Recontact and Caleb talks more about Fae’s Anatomy
After Hours Preview: Aesthetic Games
15 augusti 2022 |
14 min
The Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute (CARI) is an amazing website that categorizes popular aesthetic trends from the last 70 years in pop culture. Baz, Thad, and I browsed through the categories and used them to come up with ideas for new RPGs, campaigns for existing RPGs, D&D source books, and
Episode 192: Multiverse Mayhem
2 augusti 2022 |
55 min
The Multiverse is back! Films and TV shows featuring the concept of a multiverse are more popular than ever, even though they are old hat in tabletop RPGs. Special guest Patrick from RPX and Tech Diff podcasts and I talk about ways you can implement a multiverse in your RPG
Ludonarrative Dissidents Season 2 Episode 0: Card Mechanics in RPGs
18 juli 2022 |
85 min
Many RPGs use cards in their mechanics, from playing cards to Tarot to custom decks of cards. We discuss some of these games, the types of mechanics we’ve seen and the history of card-based games. If you enjoy this episode, back our Kickstarter for Season 2 of Ludonarrative Dissidents. This
Episode 191: The Terminator RPG and Licensed Games
27 juni 2022 |
78 min
The Terminator RPG was released as a PDF recently. A special guest, Jacqueline Bryk and I went through the game. It contains a lot of rules, including a dense system for hacking, something I hadn’t seen since Shadowrun and Cyberpunk. What makes a licensed game good or bad? We talk
Episode 190: Outcasts in RPGs
23 maj 2022 |
67 min
News: The RPPR Patreon just finished a six part podcast series on the mega dungeon Castle Greyhawk. It’s a very funny and weird module and we had a lot of reviewing combing through it. Patrons at the $10 level and higher can get one on one RPG design/advice consultations in
After Hours: AD&D WG7 Castle Greyhawk – Part 1
5 april 2022 |
86 min
Castle Greyhawk (module WG7) might be the worst official D&D module of all time. A massive dungeon of 12 levels, each written by a different author, sounds like a great hack and slash module, but Castle Greyhawk has a twist. It’s supposed to be…funny. Puns, pop culture references and other
Episode 189: Plundering the Public Domain
9 mars 2022 |
82 min
The public domain expanded this year and Caleb and I dive into it to find gameable material. Anyone can use these books, images, or music, for whatever project they can imagine. I found a list of characters from pulp fiction magazines with such interesting heroes like the vigilante Crimson Clown,
Pixel 2 Paper: Quake 1 Part 2 – Slipgate Chokepoint Post-Mortem
19 februari 2022 |
49 min
Quake 1 is an incredibly influential video game, not just to other video games, but to tabletop RPGs as well. We played Slipgate: Chokepoint recently. Now that we’ve re-played Quake 1 and a RPG inspired by it, Chris and I discuss the thematic and mechanical differences in translating pixels to
Episode-188: The Blind Eyes – A Blades in the Dark campaign post-mortem
5 december 2021 |
63 min
A new crew of smugglers start taking jobs in Duskvol. They call themselves the Blind Eyes and specialize in the weird and the occult. As the gang grows in power, they learn of an invisible war for control over the city between supernatural beings and ruthless factions and an incredibly
Pixel 2 Paper: Quake 1 Part 1 – Retrospective
21 november 2021 |
78 min
My friend Chris (the voice of Ab3 in our early radio plays and a cool guy on Twitter) had an idea for a new series on RPPR. Tabletop RPGs have influenced video games since their creation. Video games have influenced tabletop RPGs for a while as well. In Pixel 2
Episode 187: Red Markets – Cooper County War campaign post-mortem
7 november 2021 |
89 min
A cluster of enclaves in Missouri faces annihilation at the hands of a massive horde of the undead. Their only hope is to prepare for war, a job for their preeminent taker crew, the D4s. The crew uses an armored vehicle to take the largest scores of valuable goods they
RPPR After Hours Bonus Episode: The Created
22 oktober 2021 |
74 min
News: Check out Cody’s Kickstarter, Lose Your Own Paradise, a multiple choice adventure novel! Cody’s back and we’re examining an interesting Ravenloft scenario, The Created. It’s about an evil puppet trying to murder all the adults in a village. Only a group of heroic adventurers can stop it! Cody and
Interview with Pete Petrusha on Chew the RPG
15 oktober 2021 |
55 min
Sponsor: Check out the Chew RPG Kickstarter! After running a two part game with the new Forged in the Dark RPG, Chew, I wanted to talk to Pete Petrusha about the game. I liked how Chew ran differently than Blades as it focuses on investigating crimes instead of pulling off
Episode 186: Wiretapping and Labor Organizing – Scenario Workshop
22 september 2021 |
87 min
News: Please fill out the RPPR Survey so I can improve the quality of the RPPR Patreon. Thanks! Synopsis: Thad and I both have ideas for scenarios. I got an idea for an investigative scenario (probably Delta Green) after I watched a series called Fear City. It focuses on the
Preview of After Hours Episode 74: Ninjas and Superspies Part 1
10 september 2021 |
31 min
NOTE: This is a preview of our most recent After Hours episode. If you want to listen to the full episode, subscribe to the RPPR Patreon for only $2 a month! There’s one Palladium RPG we’ve barely mentioned and it’s now time to dissect it. Ninjas and Superspies is a
Episode 185: Long Term Gaming Groups
25 augusti 2021 |
62 min
News: We’re remastering classic actual play episodes of RPPR! If you want to listen to Lady Gaga 2.0 with improved audio quality, download the episode here. If you want to pick which classic episodes are edited, back the RPPR Patreon before September 6. We’re running a special offer and I’ll
After Hours: Judge’s Guild: Inferno – Part 1
6 juli 2021 |
71 min
We have another preview episode of After Hours from the RPPR Patreon! If you enjoy this episode, consider backing us to help support this podcast. Episodes 70 ,71, and 72 continue our descent into Inferno. Synopsis: We’re going to Hell! Judge’s Guild put out a module called Inferno in 1980,
RPPR Episode 184: Vtubers and Tabletop RPGs in Japan
21 juni 2021 |
49 min
News: Check out Arkham Cold Cases on the RPPR Patreon! Episode 4 features Caleb as a guest and it’s quite hilarious. Listen to a sample here. We’ve also picked a regular time for livestreams on the RPPR Patreon Discord – 6 pm CST on Sundays. Come hang out with us
Game Designer Workshop: Caleb Stokes on Fae’s Anatomy
28 maj 2021 |
42 min
Caleb and I sat down to talk about his new project, Fae’s Anatomy. It parodies the stories found in procedural medical dramas. Think General Hospital, Grey’s Anatomy, M.A.S.H, or House. Only insane, because who needs realism? It mixes over the top melodrama role playing with cooperative puzzle solving. Caleb talks
Ludonarrative Dissidents: Apocalypse World – Episode 0
19 maj 2021 |
80 min
Ludonarrative Dissidents is a new podcast series from Ross Payton, Greg Stolze, and James Wallis. Check out the Kickstarter to help fund this project and get unique rewards! In each episode, we plan to focus on a particular RPG, looking at its mechanics, setting, and everything else to see what
Game Designer Workshop: Jeff Barber on Blue Planet Recontact
13 april 2021 |
54 min
Jeff Barber recently spoke to me about his new project, Blue Planet Recontact. It’s the new, updated, definitive edition of the classic science fiction roleplaying game set on the wild, frontier waterworld of Poseidon. Blue Planet is a compelling RPG journey into humanity’s precarious future on a distant waterworld where
RPPR Episode 183: Delta Green Impossible Landscapes and Dead Channels
26 februari 2021 |
66 min
The first full Delta Green campaign, Impossible Landscapes, is finally out. I’ve long awaited this book, as I have been fascinated with Carcosa and surreal horror since I first read Night Floors years ago. I caught up with Dennis Detwiller and Shane Ivey of Arc Dream Publishing to learn more
RPPR Episode 182: One Page Games
15 januari 2021 |
64 min
News: RPPR episodes are going to be a bit slower because I want to ensure quality episodes. We should have some game designer workshops this year because Caleb and I are both working on various projects. Our weekly livestreams (every Sunday!) on the RPPR Patreon Discord are going strong with
RPPR Episode 181: Now 5e Compatible! (Or not)
30 november 2020 |
74 min
News: Be sure to check out Good Brew Bad View’s episode with Caleb as a guest! Also, Maddy is streaming speedruns of Hades on Twitch. Synopsis: It seems a lot of tabletop RPG Kickstarters are 5E D&D compatible settings or standalone games based on established franchises. Hellboy, Stargate, and Middle
RPPR After Hours: The Road to Rio and Terry the Mutazoid
26 oktober 2020 |
94 min
In this episode, we talk about potential games to make about Rio Olympics, plus part 2 of the Future King review, a review of Glory Hole Dwarven Mine from Judge’s Guild, and Tom brings in Mutazoids. We create a PC, Terry. Song: IBM Lotus Night by Lindsheaven Virtual Plaza If
RPPR Episode 180: Deep Red and Interpreting Clues
9 oktober 2020 |
65 min
News: Check out the schedule for our schedule for livestreaming on the RPPR Patreon Discord! Also, we’ve been posting some banger episodes on the Mixed Six, so don’t forget to check that out if you haven’t already! Synopsis: Caleb and I have recently watched the classic Argento film, Deep Red,
Game Designer Workshop: Slingstone and Night Clerk Zine
24 augusti 2020 |
48 min
Caleb has restarted work on Slingstone, his superhero-slaying RPG. We have some playtests of the first version of Slingstone on RPPR B-Sides volume 5 if you want to hear that. I have an idea for a zine system-free version of Night Clerk, one of our more popular AP episodes. We
RPPR Episode 179: Blades in the Dark
4 augusti 2020 |
82 min
News: If you haven’t listened to Night Clerk Radio in a while, check out our most recent episodes. We’ve fine-tuned our editing, so they’re even better than before! The RPPR Patreon is back on track, after a slight delay last month. Be sure to check out our latest After Hours
RPPR Episode 178: Heists 101
29 juni 2020 |
64 min
News: My book Zombies of the World is out! Buy it today! Don’t forget to check out Night Clerk Radio as well. Synopsis: We are preparing for a Blades in the Dark campaign, so Caleb, Birk, and I talk about planning heists as players. Heists are harder for some players
After Hours Preview: Kingstarter
17 juni 2020 |
111 min
News: If you like this episode, consider backing the RPPR Patreon to get 4 years of After Hours episodes, plus early access to Actual Plays, and access to our Discord. I am streaming weird videos like my movie Motor Home from Hell! Also, my book Zombies of the World, is
RPPR Episode 177: Savage Worlds
29 maj 2020 |
59 min
News: Zombies of the World is being reprinted in hardcover! Get a copy today! Also, check the BPB Twitter for our Savage Tokusatsu livestream dates. It’s now Sunday May 31 at 6 pm CST (it was moved after we recorded this episode). Synopsis: Savage Worlds is a popular RPG system
After Hours: Accute Pony-osis of the Liver
17 maj 2020 |
87 min
We are adding weekly livestreams to the RPPR Patreon via our Discord! More info is available on the Discord so sign up today. I will be posting classic episodes of After Hours on this feed for the next few months but if you want to binge all of them, you
RPPR Episode 176: Running and Playing Online Games
29 april 2020 |
62 min
News: Night Clerk Radio is now available! Birk and I have created a new music review podcast focusing on vaporwave, dark ambient, and other haunted genres of music. Listen today on your podcasting app of choice or on Youtube. Synopsis: Running and playing tabletop games online has become extremely popular
Game Designer Workshop Episode 22: Cry Novel
21 april 2020 |
59 min
RPPR’s most innovative GM, Bridget, and Fae have released the first chapter of their kinetic novel, Cry. It’s about “a road-tripping story about two cryptid-hunters. Follow the exploits of Lorelei Loveless, destitute witch, as she travels the countryside and comes face-to-face with the weird, the wild, and the forgotten.” I
RPPR Episode 175: Itch.io
16 mars 2020 |
78 min
News: RPPR B-Sides Volume 5: Gaming Gains is now on sale! Get 20 exclusive actual play episodes featuring a Caleb mini-campaign, Red Markets, Delta Green, and more! Also, check out the trailer for our upcoming new podcast, Night Clerk Radio! Don’t forget to check out Best Pal Brigade as well.
Skills in RPGs – Episode 174
18 februari 2020 |
66 min
News: We are working on a new podcast called Night Clerk Radio, where we review vaporwave, dark ambient, and other haunted genres of music. Our website is live with a trailer. We plan to launch soon! Synopsis: Skills in RPGs are an important element but many games don’t get them
What is a Mega Game at PAX South 2020
22 januari 2020 |
57 min
News: The RPPR Patreon has a special offer. Back at the $10 level by February 3 and get RPPR B-Sides Volume 5! This new volume contains 20 actual play episodes featuring Zweihander, Red Markets, Delta Green, and some unique games in development! Learn all the details in this post. Synopsis:
RPPR Episode 173: Alien RPG Breakdown
18 december 2019 |
45 min
News: Birk and I are working on a new podcast called Night Clerk Radio. We have a Twitter account set up to make future announcements. We plan to launch it early next year. Stay tuned! Synopsis: Alien the Role Playing Game is out, based on the long-standing franchise. So how
RPPR Episode 172: How to Run a Game for the First Time
12 november 2019 |
67 min
Many listeners have asked me for advice on running their first game. After the most recent question, I realized we didn’t have an episode explicitly focused on this topic. Special guest Kory Bing, Tom, and I discuss how to prepare for your first game, from session zero, to the social
RPPR Episode 171: The SCP Foundation
22 oktober 2019 |
64 min
The SCP Foundation is a subgenre of speculative fiction, covering horror, fantasy, and sci-fi, all contained in a very specialized writing style, meant to reflect the internal documentation of a mysterious organization that secures, contains, and protects weird objects and entities. I talked to a volunteer of the SCP Wiki,
Game Designer Workshop Episode 21: Red Markets Supplements
9 oktober 2019 |
39 min
Red Markets has a whole line of supplements, such as Veblen Goods and Trabajo, an enclave book. Sean Farris, one of the writers behind the Veblen Guide, visited Springfield and talked to Caleb and I about Red Markets. We discussed the challenges writing supplements for an existing game and collaborating
RPPR Episode 170: Inhuman Resources – Control and Bureaucracies in Games
25 september 2019 |
90 min
News: Check out the latest RPPR After Hours for an in-depth discussion on traps in fantasy RPGs! Synopsis:Thad and I both recently played Control, a new video game about a secret government agency that tries to protect the world from supernatural forces while also trying to exploit that power for
Game Design Workshop Panel at Gen Con 2019
10 september 2019 |
54 min
Three game designers discuss their current projects and answer audience questions at Gen Con 2019. Find out about the new edition of Blue Planet, the latest from Red Markets, and more! Panelists: Ross Payton Jeff Barber – Get the Quickstart guide for Blue Planet: Recontact for free! Caleb Stokes –
RPPR Episode 169 Part 2: Gen Con 2019 Wrap Up
26 augusti 2019 |
62 min
More Gen Con coverage continues with Jay B, Renee, and Aaron. We discuss escape rooms, Space Hulk, and a lot more! Games Discussed below the fold Song: ??? by ? ? Corp. & t e l e p a t h Oink Games: Publishes Deep Sea Adventures, Troika, and Dungeons
RPPR Episode 169 Part 1: Gen Con 2019 Wrap Up
19 augusti 2019 |
89 min
We are back from Gen Con and we have a lot to talk about! In fact, we had so much to talk about it, I split the episode into 2 parts. Caleb, Maddy, special guest Sean Farris, and I talk about the games we played and bought and other highlights.
RPPR Live at Gen Con 2019
9 augusti 2019 |
64 min
I have attended every Gen Con since 2007 and it has become a very important part of my life. It led to the creation of RPPR, my career in RPG writing, and the start of many deep friendships. Without RPPR, I would have never met Maddy. I have no idea
RPPR Episode 168: Nagalisitu campaign Post-Mortem
12 juli 2019 |
61 min
News: The RPPR Patreon has a new milestone and if we reach it, we will create new RSS feeds for your favorite classic campaigns, like Know Evil. This will allow you to easily download them with your favorite podcasting app. Learn more details on our Patreon. We have an example
RPPR Episode 167: Origins 2019 Wrap Up and Shadowrun 6th Edition Beginner Box Review
25 juni 2019 |
77 min
News: The RPPR Patreon has a new podcast, Questing for Answers! We’ve posted 2 episodes already and if you’re a patron, your questions can be answered in the next episode. Synopsis: Origins has come and gone and Birk and I have a blast there. The Shadowrun 6th Edition Beginner Box
Game Designer Workshop Episode 20: Doctor, Witch Doctor and Outlining
14 maj 2019 |
55 min
Caleb is working on a new game! Called Doctor, Witch Doctor, it’s a fun storytelling game about medical melodrama shows and magic. Make up magical cures for weird magical diseases! Get addicted to weird magical drugs! We also talk about outlining larger projects, Red Markets updates, and Upwind: Three Beasts.
RPPR Episode 166: Cool Villain Ideas
15 april 2019 |
80 min
Cool villains are hard to pull off in RPGs, mainly because players tend to kill them as soon as possible. Aron, Tom, and I got together to talk about how to make villains more memorable in games. Perhaps they can’t be killed easily or come back after death (thanks raise
RPPR Episode 165: The Importance of Gear in RPGs
18 mars 2019 |
83 min
Many RPG campaigns inevitably have at least one session that’s more about shopping for new items and gear. Some players love it and others hate it. How important are items and associated game mechanics for them? Caleb, Jay B, and I discuss the differing philosophies of items in various RPGs,
RPPR Episode 164: Railroading Off the Cliff
23 februari 2019 |
67 min
News: We have a new series on the RPPR Patreon called Mashup Mayhem. We take different things and mash them together to make RPGs. Our latest episode merges the AvP franchise with the Cthulhu mythos. In tabletop RPG industry news, a game designer, Zak Smith, has been accused of sexual
RPPR Episode 163: Scum and Villainy and PAX South 2019
1 februari 2019 |
106 min
News: I have started using Instagram! Check out my photos and videos of PAX South! Also, Adam Scott Glancy has a campaign of Hollow Earth Expedition on RPPR Tabletop Tales. If you’re looking for exciting pulp action, check it out! Synopsis: We have been playing Scum and Villainy, a Forged
Patreon Preview Episode 2: Bandersnatch and D&D Wrestling
29 januari 2019 |
10 min
In this preview of January’s Patreon bonus podcasts, we look at Netflix’s Bandersnatch and the ramifications of mashing up Dungeons and Dragons with wrestling. If you liked this preview, click on the links below to access the full episodes on Patreon: RPPR After Hours: Choose Your Own Netflix Mashup Mayhem:
Designing Tabletop Games Through Failure Panel at PAX South 2019
22 januari 2019 |
59 min
Many of us have at least a few failed game designs sitting around somewhere. Instead of lamenting those failures, we talk about how to leverage them to improve your skills and inspiration. Whether you’ve already got a game published or are just now thinking about entering the fray, we want
RPPR Episode 162: 2018 Year in Review
22 december 2018 |
68 min
News: RPPR is changing things up for 2019! Listen to this episode for all the details but it includes: New rewards for the RPPR Patreon Changes to our podcast schedule A new music review podcast and a lot more! Synopsis: A lot has happened this year, but I thought we
Queer Experiences Panel at Gen Con 2018
17 december 2018 |
49 min
A question and answer panel about incorporating LGBT themes into play and/or supporting your queer players, featuring David and Bridget from Role Playing Public Radio and Matt from the Drunk and Ugly (Sorry about the delay in posting it! I forgot until Matt reminded me.)
Patreon Preview Episode 1: Video Game Movies and Payday 2
13 december 2018 |
18 min
Every month, we publish patron-only podcasts on the RPPR Patreon, with a lot of great material. Some of you are missing out on this, so every month, we will publish a preview of our patron podcasts. This month, we have After Hours, talking about the rich lore of Payday 2
RPPR Episode 161: Eclipse Phase Second Edition Character Creation
22 november 2018 |
86 min
News: Check out the Mixed Six podcast if you haven’t already. We recently did an episode that features vaporwave and it’s pretty great 🙂 Synopsis: The rules for Eclipse Phase 2E are now out to backers of the Kickstarter, so Aaron, Shaun, Tom, and I got together to generate characters
RPPR Episode 160: Beachside Bases OR How to Create a Base for Base Raiders
22 oktober 2018 |
86 min
News: We now have RPPR merchandise available for sale! Check out our storefront and buy t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more. Synopsis: Developing an idea for an abandoned superhero or villain base for my RPG Base Raiders can be difficult. Aaron, Shaun, and I discuss how to come up with interesting
Game Designer Workshop Episode 19: Ruin, Derail, and Slingstone
20 september 2018 |
121 min
News: Back the RPPR Patreon for $10 to receive an enamel pin with our new logo. Check this post for details! Synopsis: Shaun has started working on a new storytelling game called Derail. It’s about subverting cliches and tropes in movies and video games. We talk about his new game
RPPR Episode 159: The Witcher RPG Breakdown
14 september 2018 |
102 min
News: We have created a new reward for RPPR patrons – extended early access! Get actual plays and panels recorded at Gen Con 2018 a month early! The first AP, Dagashi OVA Season 1, run by Bridget, is available now on the RPPR Patreon! Synopsis: The new Witcher tabletop RPG
RPPR Live at Gen Con 2018
29 augusti 2018 |
148 min
Role Playing Public Radio, the Ennie Award winning RPG podcast, will record a live episode of their show. We will talk about Gen Con, take questions from the audience, & more! We wound up playing a game of Maid, reviewing a board game, and answering a lot of audience questions.
RPPR Episode 158: Gen Con 2018 Wrap Up
16 augusti 2018 |
146 min
We’re back from Gen Con and we had a blast! In this episode we go over the highlights and low points of our con experiences and more importantly, the games we played! Board games, card games, and of course, role playing games. What did we try out and what did
Game Design Workshop Panel at Gen Con 2018
8 augusti 2018 |
52 min
Caleb Stokes, Jeff Barber, and I discuss our current work in game design at this panel, recorded at Gen Con 2018. I talk about the current state of Ruin, my architectural horror RPG, Caleb talks about Red Markets, and Jeff talks about Upwind. We also answer questions from the audience,
Interview with Tracy Barnett on Iron Edda Accelerated
28 juli 2018 |
46 min
Iron Edda Accelerated is a roleplaying game about the heroes of a Viking holdfast during Ragnarok. They battle threats from outside and within for honor, glory, and clan. The game draws strongly from Norse mythology — although its focus on holdfasts allows for telling a variety of stories. I talked
RPPR Episode 157: Our Pre Gen Con 2018 Show
19 juli 2018 |
33 min
RPPR and the Mixed Six are going to be at Gen Con this year with multiple events! We have panels, games, and seminars for our fans. Caleb and I talk about them with special guest Maddy. RPPR Game Design Panel: Thursday 10 am to 11 am. Red Markets Panel: Thursday
Interview with John Scott Tynes on Delta Green: The Labyrinth
15 juli 2018 |
40 min
Delta Green: The Labyrinth takes Delta Green agents beyond the beltway and deep into the fissures of America in the new millennium. American life has entered a labyrinth of twisty passages all alike. And while there are many ways in, there is no way out. I interviewed John Scott Tynes
RPPR Episode 156: Origins 2018 Wrap Up
20 juni 2018 |
69 min
News: BACK PARTY FOWL NOW! Synopsis: Caleb and I (along with Sara who is not on this episode) went to Origins for the first time. Caleb ran Red Markets and Party Fowl while I just attended as a carefree con goer. We both had a good time, bought way too
RPPR Episode 155: Jumpsuit Hedonism – 70s Sci-fi in gaming
8 juni 2018 |
82 min
News: RPPR B-Sides Volume 4: Unknown Markets is now available! Listen to incomplete Unknown Armies and Red Markets campaigns run by Caleb and I, and many one shots for various systems! We’re also going to Origins next week. Caleb is running demos of Party Fowl (BACK IT NOW ON KICKSTARTER!)
RPPR Episode 154: Party Fowl
23 maj 2018 |
80 min
???Party Fowl Board Game Kickstarter is live! In this episode, Caleb, Spencer, and I discuss the creation of Party Fowl, playtesting, duck puns, Metatopia, shipping, and other topics. We also have shout outs in the form of our favorite fictional ducks and of course some anecdotes about playtesting Party Fowl.
Game Designer Workshop Episode 18: Delta Green Scenario Workshop with Adam Scott Glancy and Will Schar
13 maj 2018 |
99 min
Will Schar of the All Roads Tavern podcast won the first Night at the Opera Delta Green scenario writing contest and I agreed to critique the winner of that contest. I asked Adam Scott Glancy of Pagan Publishing to join in the critique, so we both read the scenario A
RPPR Episode 153: History’s Mysteries
19 april 2018 |
85 min
News: Our resident Shadowrun GM, Bridget, has launched her own Patreon. Check it out to support a new game designer. We also put together a LARP version of Puppetland and put it on Youtube. Aaron is streaming on Twitch for Raillery so subscribe to find out when he’ll play next.
Patreon Preview: Don’t Cross the Stream – Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe
11 april 2018 |
77 min
This is our newest RPPR Patreon bonus podcast series, Don’t Cross the Stream! In each episode, cast members like Caleb, Bridget, and Thad review and break down a title currently available streaming on Netflix. We then figure out how gameify it – either by creating new mechanics or random tables
Interview with Kyle Carty on the Savage Tokusatsu Kickstarter
2 april 2018 |
49 min
Aaron spoke with Kyle Carty about the recent Savage Tokusatsu Kickstarter recently. They discuss the genre, the new mechanics for the game and a lot more. If this interview interests you, check out the Kickstarter today! There’s also a free test drive of the rules now on DrivethruRPG.
RPPR Episode 152: Picaresque Perfect
19 mars 2018 |
78 min
?????Sponsor: BPB Games is running a Kickstarter for their latest project, Savage Tokusatsu, a supplement for Savage Worlds that lets you use transforming heroes, kaiju, giant robots, and more! RPPR’s Aaron is working on this project, so be sure to check it out! News: We have a new show for
Game Designer Workshop Episode 17: Ruin and Party Fowl Update
15 februari 2018 |
56 min
Even though Red Markets is out, Caleb is still hard at work designing new games and fulfilling stretch goals. He gives an update about Party Fowl, a new card game currently in development. Meanwhile I have made a few breakthroughs while working on Ruin. I now have concrete ideas on
RPPR Episode 151: Shotgun Summaries
5 februari 2018 |
93 min
News: I am going on vacation later this month, but don’t worry! There will be a lot of podcasts this month. We also have a new system for scheduling online games for the RPPR Patreon using our Discord server. Synopsis: There is an annual contest on the Delta Green email
RPPR Episode 150: PAX South 2018 Wrap Up
23 januari 2018 |
68 min
Aaron, Tom, and I traveled down to Texas for PAX South 2018 and we had a blast! I finally got to play True Dungeon and we tried out multiple games that weekend like: True Dungeon: An escape room with LARPing and pog collecting (kind of). It’s got it all! Wild
Collaborative Homebrew 101: A Cure for the Common Murderhobo – Panel at PAX South 2018
15 januari 2018 |
61 min
We’ve all been there: After hours of meticulously planning an epic campaign, our players kill the quest NPC and run off after the first shiny thing they see. The cure for this problem may be easier than you think. With your help we’ll create a world from scratch, and then
RPPR Episode 149: Labyrinths and Mazes – Linear and Nonlinear Scenario Design
19 december 2017 |
77 min
News: Patreon is keeping the current fee structure. If you canceled your patronage to RPPR because of the proposed changed, fear no more! Everything will be the same. Synopsis: Labyrinths and mazes may seem similar but they diverge in one important aspect. A labyrinth has only one path to its
Game Designer Workshop Episode 16: Shipping, The Devil
3 december 2017 |
67 min
News: Red Markets is now available in print and PDF at Indie Press Revolution and in PDF at DrivethruRPG. Get your copy today! It makes a great Christmas gift. Synopsis: The logistics of international shipping are maddening. Caleb went through a crucible but has finally delivered print copies to both
RPPR Episode 148: When the Fat Alien Sings – Space Operas
21 november 2017 |
92 min
News: Red Markets is on DrivethruRPG (PDF) and Indie Press Revolution (print and PDF) Buy it now! I was at Patrecon, a conference for Patreon creators and you can briefly see me at 2:05 in this video about it. As always, check out the RPPR Patreon! Synopsis: We’re in a
RPPR Special: War Game Report – Konflikt 47
17 november 2017 |
41 min
We are trying something new here at RPPR! Over the last year, Aaron, Jason, Renee, and I have gotten into a miniatures war game, Konflikt 47. It’s a Weird World War 2 setting, with robots, werewolves, zombies, and teleporting ninjas (kind of). We’ve played multiple games, but I thought it
RPPR Presents: Palladium Poisoning: Episode 9 – Rifts Adventure Sourcebook 2: Chi-Town ‘Burbs: Firetown & the Tolkeen Crisis – Part 2
4 november 2017 |
108 min
Note: Here’s part two of our free preview of Palladium Poisoning. If you enjoy it, please consider backing our Patreon to get access to all of the episodes. Next year we will return to WoD The Heck! When I visited Seattle and Tacoma last month, I hung out with Faust
RPPR Episode 147: Snippets of Adventure
25 oktober 2017 |
71 min
News:I will be at Patrecon next weekend to learn how to improve the RPPR Patreon! It should be interesting and I will report back in the next episode. Caleb and Spencer are heading to Metatopia to playtest their new game Party Fowl. Check out photos of it on Facebook. Don’t
Interview with Greg Predmore about the Gobblin’ RPG
18 oktober 2017 |
38 min
Gobblin’ is an original RPG setting and system where players control goblins settling and exploring a post-apocalyptic Earth. The creatures who crave violence, stupidity and chaos have just found the perfect means to obtain it. I interviewed the game designer, Greg Predmore of the Drunk and Ugly podcast, about how
RPPR Presents: Palladium Poisoning: Episode 8 – Rifts Adventure Sourcebook 2: Chi-Town ‘Burbs: Firetown & the Tolkeen Crisis
7 oktober 2017 |
91 min
Note: I wanted to give you all a free preview of a Patreon exclusive series, Palladium Poisoning. I’ll post one more episode of it later this month. If you enjoy it, please consider backing our Patreon to get access to all of the episodes and be sure to check out
RPPR Special: Base Raiders Power Creation
28 september 2017 |
42 min
Base Raiders is a fun game, but creating new super powers can be complicated. Someone asked for a podcast that helped clarify the process, so here it is. Tom, Shaun, and I talk about how to calculate the refresh and skill point cost of a new super power (or strange
Panel: We Have Always GMd: GM Advice for Women, by Women at Gen Con 2017
18 september 2017 |
52 min
Identify as female & run games? Got questions? This panel is for you! Aaron stopped by this panel to record it, so here it is. Thanks to the host, Michelle Lyons-McFarland of Growling Door Games for letting us record it.
RPPR Live at Gen Con 2017
8 september 2017 |
117 min
We met a lot of fans of RPPR at this year’s meetup and here’s the recording! We talk a little about RPPR, answer questions, have some trivia contests for listeners, and of course dissect an…interesting RPG, Maid. Enjoy!
RPPR Episode 146: Gen Con 2017 Wrapup
29 augusti 2017 |
124 min
Gen Con 2017 has come and gone and boy did we have a great time! Between playing a lot of great games, recording podcasts, and meeting up with the RPPR community, we barely got any sleep! Special guests George and Jen of Eclectic Eccentricities join Aaron, Tom, Dan, Michelle, and
Game Design Workshop Panel at Gen Con 2017
25 augusti 2017 |
59 min
RPPR presents a panel on game design, hosted by Ross Payton, Jeff Barber, & Shane Ivey. We discuss our latest projects, thoughts on making games, & answer questions from the audience. I also talk about my latest ideas for Ruin, the architectural horror RPG I’ve been working on for a
RPPR Presents: The Eye of Argon
18 augusti 2017 |
83 min
Years ago, I tried to do an audiobook of the Eye of Argon, the standard bearer of bad fantasy fiction. I never finished it but because we are celebrating our tenth year of RPPR, I asked Faust Kells from Thrilling Intent to record a proper audiobook. Intro music is Surprising
RPPR Episode 145: Pre Gen Con 2017 Special
8 augusti 2017 |
37 min
News: Be sure to check out the RPPR Patreon for our latest After Hours episode! Pre-order Red Markets today if you haven’t already. The deadline is September 2! Synopsis: Gen Con is nearly here! It is the 50th year of the con and RPPR’s 10th year of existence! A lot
RPPR Episode 144: The Vulture was Right
25 juli 2017 |
86 min
News: Reminder that we have a Patreon! Be sure to check out our bonus content via RPPR After Hours. Red Markets is now available to preorder via Backer Kit. We will be recording an episode of RPPR live at Gen Con 50! Check here for details. Synopsis: After seeing Spiderman:
Interview with Pierce Fraser about HC SVNT Dracones
24 juli 2017 |
22 min
For the second time, Tom interviews Pierce Fraser, the creator of the HC SVNT Dracones RPG. A couple of years after the release of the core book, a Kickstarter for a new sourcebook is underway, filling in many details and ideas for the game setting. Tom speaks with the creator,
Game Designer Workshop Episode 15: Prepress
2 juli 2017 |
63 min
PREORDER RED MARKETS NOW! IT’S HAPPENING BACKER KIT IS LIVE Synopsis: After the text is written and the art is drawn, the book still needs to be prepared for printing. Guess what? It’s not exactly an easy process to master. Caleb has valiantly thrown himself into it though and we
RPPR Episode 143: Murder She Wrote My Scenario
10 juni 2017 |
98 min
News: Get Zombies of the World and both Base Raiders supplements for $30! I will also be attending Go Play NW this month. I don’t have a schedule yet for games I will run yet but I will post on social media when I do. Stay tuned! Synopsis:The small town
RPPR Episode 142: Fallen Flag Post Mortem
18 maj 2017 |
102 min
We recently finished posting Fallen Flag, a Red Markets campaign, so I got Caleb, David, Shaun, and Faust together to discuss it. We talk about everything from creating the enclave to individual character arcs. If you haven’t caught up with Fallen Flag, check out our campaign page, which links all
Interview with Eli Kurtz about Blackwoods setting for Savage Worlds
5 maj 2017 |
36 min
I recently spoke to Eli Kurtz, the man behind a new Kickstarter for a fantasy campaign setting for the Savage Worlds system. “The Blackwood is a fantasy setting inspired by folklore and high-flying martial arts action. It’s Grimm’s Tales meets Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. It’s The Witcher series meets Kung Fu
RPPR Episode 141: Out of the Can
21 april 2017 |
86 min
News: We are running a giveaway of five copies of Rise of the Dungeon Master, a graphic novel biography of Gary Gygax. If you want to enter, post a picture of your favorite D&D character sheet in the comments or tweet it @rosspayton with the hashtag #DnDRPPRCharacterSheet. We will pick
Game Designer Workshop Episode 14: Upwind Kickstarter update and Weird Trip
30 mars 2017 |
45 min
Jeff Barber, designer of Blue Planet and Upwind, stopped by recently so we caught up on how Upwind has been progressing. While the main game is done, Jeff is hard at work on the first campaign. Creating a new style for Upwind adventures and getting feedback from playtesters, has been
Interview with Jim McClure about Satanic Panic the RPG
20 mars 2017 |
50 min
I interviewed Jim McClure, a game designer and fellow RPG podcaster, about his latest Kickstarter, Satanic Panic. It is a tabletop role playing game set in the fictional 1970’s and 1980’s where players take on the role of secret government agents tasked with combating the evils of tabletop. The players
RPPR Episode 140: Games Within Games
13 mars 2017 |
85 min
News: Arc Dream needs GMs to run games at Gen Con. Get awesome rewards like a Delta Green raid jacket! Check out the details here. Synopsis: With most of the RPPR crew out of town, Bill and I got together to discuss ways to add mini games inside a RPG.
Interview with Dustin DePenning about Synthicide
1 mars 2017 |
52 min
I recently interviewed Dustin DePenning, a game designer who has published a new sci-fi RPG called Synthicide. We talk about the game’s mechanics, his background as a game designer, and more! If you’re interested in the game, you should check out its website to learn more.
RPPR Episode 139: Chains of Command
18 februari 2017 |
74 min
News: To celebrate the release of the first episode of our first Base Raiders campaign, I have put the main book on sale! Get Base Raiders in print for 30% off! Synopsis:Instead of being lonely murderhobos, player characters can start and lead organizations in many games. Tom, Dan, and I
Breaking into the Tabletop Industry at PAX South 2017
8 februari 2017 |
61 min
Do you want a career in tabletop games? Join our semi-esteemed panel of industry insiders as we discuss our own experiences building a career, along with tons of advice on what to do, and what not to do, when it comes to trying to turn your passion for games into
Interview with Chris Bourassa on Darkest Dungeon
30 januari 2017 |
55 min
I recently spoke to Red Hook Studio co-founder, Chris Bourassa about the hit video game, Darkest Dungeon. We’ve spoke about this game before on the podcast. It’s a fascinating mix of Lovecraftian horror, team management, and brutal dungeon crawling. I’ve quite enjoyed it. Find out what plans Red Hook has
RPPR Episode 138: Murphy’s Campaign Concept
19 januari 2017 |
88 min
News: RPPR is going to PAX South. Tweet @rosspayton if you want to meet up. Synopsis: Murphy’s Rules are a long standing tradition in RPGs. The rules of the game have unintended consequences and can be interpreted in ways that create…unique situations. I created a list of some Murphy’s Rules
RPPR Episode 137: JoJo’s Compelled Aspect
29 december 2016 |
83 min
News: The Mixed Six Patreon is up! Please check it out. The Mixed Six is now on iTunes as well. Synopsis: Many gamers have a tough time grasping the power of Fate rule systems and player disadvantages in general. Aaron, Shaun, and I discuss how Fate aspects work by using
The Mixed Six - Episode 2: S'mores Rage
18 december 2016 |
88 min
The Mixed Six website is now up! We are currently submitting the podcast to iTunes and all other podcast services. If you enjoy The Mixed Six please subscribe to it on your podcasting app of choice. Caleb has also started a Patreon to support The Mixed Six. Oatmeal Stout by
GDW: The Mixed Six – Episode 1
5 december 2016 |
84 min
Welcome! Spencer, Caleb, and Producer Ross are trying something new. On The Mixed Six, we drink six beers and have six conversations. It’s a variety show that slurs its speech, and we’d love to get some feedback on it. Beer 1: Professional Drinking with Mother’s Brewing Company’s Imperial Three Blind
RPPR Episode 136: Playing for an Audience
12 november 2016 |
102 min
News: Puppetland is now out! I wrote two adventures for it and we will do an actual play of it in the near future. Stay tuned. Also, Faust has moved to Washington so he can work for Camouflaj and we wish him the best of luck! Synopsis: Caleb and I
RPPR Episode 135: Dresden Files Season 1 Campaign Post Mortem
31 oktober 2016 |
68 min
We finished season 1 of Dan’s Dresden Files campaign so it’s time to talk about how it went. This campaign was unique because Dan managed to wrangle two separate groups of players into a single plot line that escalated as the game progressed. We talk about how that worked and
Game Designer’s Workshop: Interview with Jeff Barber on the Upwind Kickstarter
23 oktober 2016 |
67 min
Sponsor: Upwind is being Kickstarted right now! Check out the campaign and back it today. Synopsis: Jeff Barber has been working on Upwind and its Kickstarter since our first interview, so I checked in with him to see how the design of the game has progressed and what Jeff has
RPPR Episode 134: High Falutin’ Fantasy
12 oktober 2016 |
98 min
Sponsor: Upwind the fantasy RPG is now on Kickstarter! Back it today and help us reach a stretch goal so Ross can write a full campaign for Upwind. News: Two new Base Raiders PDF supplements are out: Exemplar is a new villain and Glitched Reality adds new powers usable by
RPPR Panel at Gen Con 2016
6 oktober 2016 |
108 min
For the first time, we actually scheduled an official meetup and panel for RPPR fans at Gen Con. Most of the RPPR crew showed up and a TON of fans did as well. We played a few games, answered questions, talked about the podcast, game design, and of course had
Interview with Kory Bing
30 september 2016 |
56 min
Tom Church conducts another interview, this time with Kory Bing, writer and artist of the webcomic Skin Deep. This webcomic has been a favorite of Tom’s for many years, and actually takes place in RPPR’s hometown of Springfield, MO! Tom and Kory discuss many issues, such as releasing a webcomic,
Playing Red Markets at Gen Con 2016
18 september 2016 |
60 min
Red Markets is a game of economic horror that wrapped up on Kickstarter in June. Come listen to the creator answer questions about the book’s progress & tell us how your beta tests are going. Caleb and Ross recorded this panel at Gen Con 2016.
RPPR Episode 133: God’s Teeth Campaign Post Mortem
7 september 2016 |
114 min
Caleb’s Delta Green campaign, God’s Teeth, has been concluded but there’s still a lot to talk about. From the opening raid on the orphanage to Working Group Masticate’s last scene, we discuss what worked in the game and what didn’t. How did the new rules for Delta Green, like bonds
How To Roll Winning Numbers at Gen Con 2016
1 september 2016 |
89 min
Learn simple things every player can do to get better dice role outcomes. Why do dice do what they do? Identify those features and what you can do to exploit them to your advantage, without cheating! This panel was hosted by industry legend Louis Zocchi at Gen Con 2016. Check
Interview with Monte Cook on Invisible Sun
24 augusti 2016 |
61 min
I recently interviewed Monte Cook about his latest Kickstarter, an ambitious deluxe fantasy RPG called Invisible Sun. It is still under development but promises “A game of surrealistic fantasy, secrets, and magic played both at the table–and away from it.” Curious about its game mechanics and features, I talked to
RPPR Episode 132: Gen Con 2016 Wrap Up
18 augusti 2016 |
167 min
We are back from Gen Con, bearing many stories and more importantly, loot! Because so many of us went to Gen Con, this double length episode features 3 round table discussions. Learn about True Dungeon, new games, crafting workshops, meetups, and more! Shout Outs True Dungeon: Not quite LARPing, definitely
Patreon for Creators at Gen Con 2016
11 augusti 2016 |
51 min
Patreon is a popular crowdfunding website that allows creators to earn money from their supporters and fans on a regular cycle. This gives creators new opportunities and new challenges. Ross Payton from Role Playing Public Radio, Faust Kells from The Third Wheel, and Matt Campen from the Drunk and Ugly
Game Designer Workshop: Live at Gen Con 2016
8 augusti 2016 |
63 min
We just got back from Gen Con 2016 and we have a lot of podcasts to share. Our first one is a panel we did on game design. Ross and Caleb continue their proud tradition of screwing up in real time, with special guest Jeff Barber. Lend your questions and
RPPR Episode 131: Brutalists Campaign Post-Mortem
26 juli 2016 |
91 min
News: Check out the Red Markets campaign page. All of the episodes of the campaign are linked for easy access. Synopsis: The first Red Markets campaign is done, so we had to talk about it. Caleb, Aaron, Tom, David, and I talk about the concept for the campaign, how we
RPPR Episode 130: Pre Gen Con 2016 Special
16 juli 2016 |
53 min
News: Please vote a 1for Role Playing Public Radio as Best Podcast in the 2016 Ennies Awards! Thank you for your support of this podcast. Synopsis: RPPR will be at Gen Con this year in force! We have some great panels and other events lined up for you. Even if
Game Designer’s Workshop: Interview with Jeff Barber
8 juli 2016 |
57 min
A few months ago, Jeff Barber swung by Springfield to playtest his upcoming RPG, Upwind. He’s behind Blue Planet, a critically acclaimed sci-fi RPG about the colonization of an aquatic planet. I interviewed him about game design, the creation of Blue Planet, how Upwind came to be, and other topics.
Game Designer Workshop Episode 13: Red Markets Kickstarter Post-mortem
25 juni 2016 |
87 min
The Red Markets Kickstarter is over but the work isn’t over yet! Caleb and I discuss how the campaign went and what we learned. Like any campaign, there were some surprises along the way. Find out what they were and what’s next for Red Markets. Thanks again for your support!
RPPR Episode 129: Campaign Starters and Parters
17 juni 2016 |
99 min
News: Base Raiders: From the Underground is now available! It collects the first nine PDF supplements into one handy supplement. Get it in print and PDF or just PDF. Red Markets is in its last week. Back it now to get a full color hardcover book AND a ton of
Game Designer Workshop Episode 12: Dream Just the Right Amount
23 maj 2016 |
94 min
News: The Red Markets Kickstarter is live! If you want to see the fruits of Caleb’s labors, be sure to back the Kickstarter. Synopsis: Structuring a Kickstarter is a difficult task. A game designer has to predict how much it will fund. Overshoot a goal and the Kickstarter will fail.
RPPR Episode 128: My Player’s Keeper
16 maj 2016 |
105 min
News: RPPR B-Sides Volume 3 is now available! Help support our podcast and get 20 actual play episodes, including Tom’s Pathfinder campaign and a Fiasco game with Thad. Thrilling Intent will have a livestream run of Tenra Bansho Zero on May 28 at 5 pm EST. Check out the details
Interview with James D’Amato on the Noisy Person Cards Kickstarter
27 april 2016 |
89 min
James D’Amato and Kat Kuhl from the One Shot Podcast developed a party card game to help gamers role play more. Noisy Person Cards can be thought of as a warm up exercise to a proper RPG. James and I talk about how NPC came to be and what he’s
RPPR Episode 127: Mistakes are Inevitable – Learning New Games
20 april 2016 |
102 min
News: RPPR Tabletop Tales is up and running! Check our newest podcast of campaign actual play. Our first campaign, the Dresden Files, is currently on its first season. Also, be sure to check out Thrilling Intent on Youtube. Caleb and I will be guests on their livestream on April 30th
Interview with Greg Stolze on the Unknown Armies Kickstarter
18 april 2016 |
68 min
Caleb and I talked to Greg Stolze about his latest project, the third edition of Unknown Armies, a post-modern horror role playing game. Urban legends, obsessions, occult conspiracies, and the invisible clergy are all part of a compelling modern game. It is also a profoundly humanist game, where humanity is
RPPR Panel: The Case Against Fun – Social Critique & RPGs
13 april 2016 |
58 min
Fun is obviously a byproduct of games, but that’s where the usefulness of the term ends. This seminar presents the case against fun as a design goal, method of criticism, and aesthetic in gaming. Caleb Stokes (No Soul Left Behind/No Security) and Ross Payton (Base Raiders/ Zombies of the World)
Game Designer Workshop Episode 11: RPG Manager Simulator 2016
5 april 2016 |
75 min
News: The Brutalists campaign is well under way! Check out our actual play podcasts of the Red Markets beta. There’s also a subreddit for Red Markets and Caleb did an AMA on it. Don’t forget to check out Hebanon Game’s blog for more up to date news about Red Market’s
RPPR Site Update
4 april 2016 |
12 min
We’re back online! This short update explains what happened to RPPR in the last few weeks and what will be changing soon. It seems our new web hosting service, Lithium Hosting, is a lot better than Bluehost, so our sites should be faster. Please let me know if you find
RPPR Episode 126: Scenario Chop Shop
13 mars 2016 |
99 min
News: A new companion website for our Patreon, RPPR After Hours, is now live. Find all the podcasts and other content without digging through the Patreon archives. Speaking of the Patreon, we have a new milestone: a new weekly podcast featuring campaign actual play. If we get to $1800 a
Please Don’t Punch the GM: Adventures in Gaming Therapy at PAX South 2016
27 februari 2016 |
105 min
Games like Dungeons and Dragons are often regarded by pop culture as nerdy and antisocial, but Wheelhouse Workshop founders Adam Davis and Adam Johns use them to help their neurodiverse teen clients become more confident and socially capable. Come hear how these lifelong gamers used their training in counseling, drama
RPPR Episode 125: Masks of Nyarlathotep Post Mortem
16 februari 2016 |
101 min
Masks of Nyarlathotep is a classic (some would say quintessential) campaign for Call of Cthulhu. Given how much we play CoC, I thought it would be remiss of us not to record a run of it. It took us about a year to get through the campaign, but our dedicated
Patreon Preview: WoD The Heck – Dirty Secrets of the Black Hand
10 februari 2016 |
123 min
To celebrate our first year of the RPPR Patreon, we have created new milestones so we can create more podcasts for you! After Hours has proven to be a hit with our Patreon backers and there’s a lot of interest in the Old World of Darkness, so I merged the
Interview with Jeff C. Carter and Edward M. Erdelac on the Mecha West Kickstarter
5 februari 2016 |
36 min
Ask anyone, from the lowliest farmhand in Missouri to the wealthiest banker in New England who they consider to be the most important figure in history, chances are they’ll give the same answer: Robert Fulton. By his simple act of installing steam engines into antiquated clockwork armors from the Napoleonic
The Art of the Table: GMing Beyond the Basics at PAX South 2016
2 februari 2016 |
62 min
I recorded some panels while I attended PAX South this year. The first one I recorded goes over some GMing tips and tricks. Have you been running an amazing RPG campaign for years but still have a few problems that keep coming up? Have you always wanted to run a
RPPR Episode 124: Atomic Robo Campaign Post-Mortem
16 januari 2016 |
92 min
News: A new Base Raiders PDF supplement is out. Check out New Teams: Cosplay on sale now! Also, the Red Markets beta campaign has started. Be sure to listen to the first episode. Finally, Raillery has a ton of new videos on its Youtube channel. Check em out. Synopsis: We
Interview with artist and animator Darrell Claunch
6 januari 2016 |
68 min
Last year, I briefly worked on a film called the Weight. I worked under Darrell Claunch, a local artist and graphic designer. He’s worked in video games and in Hollywood as a compositor on giant films like Iron Man. After talking to him on our trips to and from the
RPPR Episode 123: Pushing the Envelope
17 december 2015 |
96 min
News: Death Traps: Volume 1 is out for Base Raiders! This supplement was co-written by Caleb, so be sure to check it out. Buy it on DrivethruRPG or at the Base Raiders store. Check out the free artwork produced via the RPPR Patreon. Synopsis: Covering mature or sensitive topics in
Interview with Pierce Fraser on HC SVNT Dracones
7 december 2015 |
32 min
Only a short time after picking up the game from Drivethru RPG, Tom Church interviews Pierce Fraser, the writer and creator of HC SVNT DRACONES. Find out all about this unique RPG, as well as the process that went in to making it. And also get a short glimpse into
RPPR Episode 122: It Takes a Village to Carry My Inventory
24 november 2015 |
88 min
News: Please get your Red Markets playtest reports in by December 20. Thanks for supporting the game! Synopsis: The new Fallout game has a settlement leadership feature that allows the player to design and run small communities. It’s impressive but tabletop RPGs can capture more complexity and sophisticated narratives than
Game Designer Workshop Episode 10: Game Changers
18 november 2015 |
76 min
Even though Fallout 4 is out, Caleb is still hard at work on Red Markets. Playtest feedback is trickling in, so the next step is deciding how to change the game based on this feedback. Some changes will be easier than others, but not every bit of feedback will be
Interview with Kenneth Hite on the Dracula Dossier
27 oktober 2015 |
53 min
Dracula is not a novel. It’s the censored version of Bram Stoker’s after-action report of the failed British Intelligence attempt to recruit a vampire in 1894. Kenneth Hite has restored the deleted sections, inserting annotations and clues left by three generations of MI6 analysts. This is Dracula Unredacted. Follow those
RPPR Panel: Scary Parrots: Weird Horror in RPGs at Gen Con 2015
22 oktober 2015 |
55 min
Sponsor: Arc Dream is sponsoring this panel. Check out the Delta Green Kickstarter. New reward levels have been released so backers can get everything in print and PDF. Synopsis: Horror gaming can go beyond Lovecraft and tentacles. Sometimes the most frightening moments in RPGs can come from obscure references and
RPPR Episode 121: Con-SCAR-acy
14 oktober 2015 |
90 min
Sponsors: This episode of RPPR is sponsored by Mystical Throne Entertainment. Use coupon code rpproctober to get the Entropic Gaming System PDF for $1 (normally $5). Arc Dream is also sponsoring this episode of RPPR. Check out the Delta Green Kickstarter going on now. There is a free Quickstart guide
Game Designer Workshop Episode 9: Emergent Frustrations
3 oktober 2015 |
66 min
Sponsor: Arc Dream is sponsoring this episode of Game Designer’s Workshop. Check out the Delta Green Kickstarter. News:I have released a new Base Raiders PDF called Avalon’s Ideal, written by Kyle Carty. Synopsis: The beta for Red Markets has been out for a while, so Caleb now has to deal
RPPR Episode 120: Talken it Out
19 september 2015 |
91 min
Sponsor: This episode of RPPR is sponsored by Mystical Throne Entertainment. You’ll find a variety of settings covering dark fantasy, historical fantasy, horror, Greek mythology, modern action, and sci-fi. News: Sparkles the Unicorn for Base Raiders is now available! Get it on DrivethruRPG or through the Base Raiders store. Synopsis:
No Soul Left Behind Interview with Caleb, Greg Stolze, and Shane Ivey
5 september 2015 |
69 min
No Soul Left Behind, a full campaign for Better Angels, written by RPPR’s Caleb, is now available for purchase. In this special interview, you can hear how the book came to be, Greg Stolze’s thoughts on it, and a lot more! From hilarious playtesting stories to lessons learned on game
Panel: Beyond Lawful Good & Evil: Ethical Concepts in RPGs at Gen Con 2015
30 augusti 2015 |
63 min
How do you build a character with staunch ethical principles without stopping a game dead with the dreaded my-character-wouldn’t-do-that problem? Do RPG systems imply ethical philosophies? Should they? Caleb Stokes (No Soul Left Behind), Ross Payton (Base Raiders), Andreas Walters (Baby Bestiary), and Shoshana Kessock (Living Game Conference) discuss ethical
RPPR Episode 119: Duality Post Mortem
25 augusti 2015 |
108 min
News: No Soul Left Behind is out! BUY CALEB’S BOOK! If you backed Boiling Point, check the Kickstarter to read the text for Sparkles the Unicorn. Synopsis: Duality, a Rimward and gatecrashing focused Eclipse Phase campaign recently wrapped up on the Actual Play site. You can browse the entire list
RPPR Game Designer’s Workshop: Everyday Hustlin’ in Game Design
18 augusti 2015 |
57 min
Talk with Caleb, Ross, and publishers about how to get started writing for games. With a few tips, you could be barely scraping by just like the pros! The goal of RPPR’s GDW podcast has always been educational. To that end, Ross and Caleb will do their best to give
Panel Education & Games: With, In, & How To at Gen Con 2015
13 augusti 2015 |
59 min
What advice can educators provide for teaching game rules to players? How about using games to enhance education? And what about the portrayal of education in games? This panel covers it all and more. Caleb Stokes is an educator and RPG writer. He frequently uses games in the classroom for
RPPR Episode 118: Limping away from Gen Con 2015
8 augusti 2015 |
191 min
News: No Soul Left Behind is now available in print! Backers should get their copies soon. Also, Firewall will soon be out in print. Synopsis: Gen Con is over and what a time we had! Between the games we played, fans we met, and panels we ran or attended, all
Game Designer Workshop: Live at Gen Con 2015
4 augusti 2015 |
57 min
The RPPR crew is back from Gen Con and we have a lot of podcasts for you! Caleb and I gave six panels and we recorded them all. The first is a new Game Designer Workshop episode, where I talk about my progress in Ruin and Caleb discusses his new
RPPR Episode 117: Slouching Towards Gen Con 2015
25 juli 2015 |
95 min
News: RPPR will be part of the Podcast-a-Ganza at Gen Con. The Boiling Point Conversion Guides are out and are available for download. Red Markets will soon have a beta available for playtesting. Synopsis: Another Gen Con is upon us and RPPR shall be there. This year, Caleb and I
RPPR Episode 116: LARPing Quietly In Your Head
9 juli 2015 |
87 min
News: The Fan Creation page on RPPR Actual Play is online. The handouts for Boiling Point are available for download if you need to print them out. Red Markets is in alpha playtesting and you can help. Read this thread for more info. Synopsis: At a certain point, most gamers
Panel: World Building at Comicpalooza 2015
21 juni 2015 |
62 min
This is yet another panel from Comicpalooza 2015 about world building in RPGs. It features Lenny Balsera, Ross Watson, Marshall Ryan Maresca, and Dave Martin. Enjoy!
RPPR Panel: Villains at Comicpalooza 2015
17 juni 2015 |
52 min
This is another panel I recorded at Comicpalooza this year, featuring Dave Martin from the Wrecking Crew, Ross Watson, and Lenny Balsera from Evil Hat. They talk about designing memorable and effective villains for your game. Enjoy!
RPPR Episode 115: The Agony of Choice
9 juni 2015 |
85 min
News: Boiling Point is out! Get it on DrivethruRPG or through the Base Raiders store. Tom is attending Go Play NW and might be showing up at Fear the Con. I will not be at either con, sadly, due to work. Synopsis: After running online games for Patreon backers, I’ve
Panel: From Arkham and Beyond at Comicpalooza 2015
4 juni 2015 |
53 min
Arkham Horror’s creator Richard Launius spoke for an hour at Comicpalooza this year, describing his experience making the game and his game design philosophy. I managed to get to this panel on time, so I recorded the whole thing. Enjoy!
The Business of Games at Comicpalooza 2015
30 maj 2015 |
39 min
Learn the ins and outs of being an RPG publisher from those who have been there! Help you discover how to start, how to avoid common pitfalls, what mistakes happen time and time again, and how a product gets put together, from start to finish! We’ll include tips on how
Game Designer Workshop Episode 8: Big Playtest, Big Problems
23 maj 2015 |
81 min
Red Markets is now in campaign playtesting, so this episode covers what we’ve learned about the game since the campaign began. Hear about the enclave I helped create and what kind of jobs we’ve done. Issues that have arisen solely from campaign issues have appeared that were invisible during one
RPPR Episode 114: Create A Cthulhu
16 maj 2015 |
69 min
News: There’s a new benefit for RPPR Patreon backers. I’ll be at Comicpalooza from May 22 to 25 at booth 1912. I’ll also be running two demos of Base Raiders there. Boiling Point should be released in June. Synopsis: Silent Legions is a new horror RPG that emphasizes creating your
RPPR Episode 113: Van Art Gaming
9 april 2015 |
90 min
News: I will be attending ComicPalooza this year, sharing a table with Diana Botsford. I’ll be running some demos of Base Raiders as well – stay tuned for details. Firewall, the newest Eclipse Phase book is out and Caleb and I both wrote for it. We also have more Raillery
RPPR Episode 112: Campaigns I Shan’t Be Running
19 mars 2015 |
98 min
Promo: Al Dente Rigamortis podcast – creepy pasta reviewed by RPPR friend, Review Cultist! News: Raillery is back with a new Let’s Play series about Darkest Dungeon! Watch Aaron throw hapless adventurers into the meat grinder that is Darkest Dungeon. The RPPR Fan Creation Contest is now underway! Win Arc
RPPR Episode 111: And The Nat 20 Goes To…Acting in Games
27 februari 2015 |
77 min
Sponsor: This episode of RPPR is brought to you by easyrollerdice.com. Use coupon code RPPR to get 10% off your order. News: Check out the RPPR Patreon for bonus podcasts, behind the scene blog posts, and a whole lot more! The Tarot Gang, a collection of villains I wrote using
Another Interview with Deborah Davitt
20 februari 2015 |
43 min
Tom is back with another interview with Deborah Davitt, creator of the Edda Earth series. In this next installment, we discuss the second book of the series, The Goddess Denied, in which we rejoin the Valkyrie Sigrun and her companions We also discuss the writing process, the writing environment,
Game Designer Workshop Episode 7: Multitasking Mayhem
14 februari 2015 |
65 min
It’s been a while since we’ve done an episode of Game Designer’s Workshop, but Caleb and I got together to update you all on our progress and talk about one of the major aspects of being a writer: dealing with multiple projects at once. Multitasking is a hard skill to
Interview with Jim McGarva on Strike the RPG Kickstarter
11 februari 2015 |
15 min
Strike! is a new RPG Kickstarter that simplifies tactical combat from 4E Dungeons and Dragons with new game mechanics and genre mixing. Tom interviewed the game’s designer, Jim McGarva, to explain what Strike! is all about and what people will get from Kickstarting it. This is a shorter interview, but
We’re on Patreon! RPPR After Hours Preview
27 januari 2015 |
89 min
Role Playing Public Radio is now on Patreon! Instead of just asking for contributions and keeping the status quo, we are going to up our game by creating a brand new podcast series for our patrons. RPPR After Hours is a comedic roundtable where we talk about pop culture and
RPPR Episode 110: The Final Revelation Post Mortem
13 januari 2015 |
113 min
News: RPPR B-Sides Volume 2 is now available! Get 24 actual play episodes and help support RPPR. This volume has playtests, con games, and more! In other news, Boiling Point is still being worked on as is the Sparkles supplement for Base Raiders. Also, Gen Con 2015 event submission has
RPPR Episode 109: 5E Dungeons and Dragons Breakdown
14 december 2014 |
124 min
News: RPPR B-Sides volume 2 is coming soon. Volume 1 is free, so check that out, if you haven’t already. Synopsis: A new edition of Dungeons and Dragons has been released and Bill, Sean, and I have played enough to have opinions that are more than just knee-jerk reactions. In
RPPR Episode 108: I’d Game That for a Dollar!
1 december 2014 |
90 min
News: A new Base Raiders PDF supplement, Vintage Villainy, is out! Pick it up today or if you backed the Boiling Point Kickstarter, you will get your copy soon. Synopsis: You know you’re a true tabletop gamer when you see everything in terms of how gameable it is. In this
RPPR Episode 107: Sense of the Sleight of Hand Man Post-Mortem
10 november 2014 |
83 min
News: The playtest draft of Boiling Point is out. If you backed the Kickstarter, please check your messages to see how you can access it. Synopsis: We finished a playthrough of Sense of the Sleight of Hand Man, a Call of Cthulhu campaign set in the Dreamlands, so like with
Game Designer Workshop Episode 6: Playtester’s Progress
2 november 2014 |
87 min
It’s been a while since we’ve done a proper episode of Game Designer’s Workshop, so Caleb and I decided to bring you guys back up to date. We’re still playtesting Red Markets and Ruin. We talk about the pains, progress, and lessons we have learned so far. It’s a lively
Interview with Deborah Davitt
27 oktober 2014 |
39 min
Way back in Episode 57 (Read the Fine Print), Tom gave a shoutout to a story on Fanfic.net. It was a Mass Effect fanfiction that Tom became a huge fan of, as well as the author, Deborah Davitt. Now, some years later, this very talented writer has a brand new
Game Designer’s Workshop: Interview with Peter Nielsen
9 oktober 2014 |
87 min
Our Kickstarter for Boiling Point is still going on and we could use your support! It occurred to me that no one has heard from the actual author of Boiling Point, Peter Nielsen. He’s a first time author and I’m a first time publisher (of another person’s work) so I
RPPR Episode 106: History is written by the GM
2 oktober 2014 |
86 min
News: We’re over halfway there in the Boiling Point Kickstarter, so help us push it over the edge! Synopsis: History is a rich tapestry waiting to be explored, but how should you implement historical events into games? Tom and I have some experience with this, so we talk about how
Game Designer Workshop panel at Gen Con 2014
25 september 2014 |
62 min
News: Please support our latest Kickstarter, Boiling Point! It’s a brand new adventure for Base Raiders and stretch goals will include a death trap focused supplement by Caleb! Ross Payton (Base Raiders, Zombies of the World) and Caleb Stokes (No Security: Horror Scenarios in the Great Depression) talk about their
RPPR Episode 105: I love it when a plan is agreed upon
16 september 2014 |
72 min
News:Our newest Kickstarter is up. Boiling Point is an adventure for Base Raiders. It mixes investigation with dungeon crawling for a perfect blend of excitement and fun. If it does well, we’ll have Caleb write about death traps. Check it out! Synopsis: Planning is a part of playing RPGs, not
Money is the Root of all Fun: Economics in Games: panel at Gen Con 2014
10 september 2014 |
62 min
Rob Boyle (Eclipse Phase), Ross Payton (Baseraiders), and Caleb Stokes (No Security) discuss using the basics of economic theory to make RPG settings more unique, immersive, and fun for your players. Designers can talk forever about economies of narrative control and the finances of the RPG industry, but what about
Campaign Doctors panel at Gen Con 2014
5 september 2014 |
56 min
Game designers Luke Crane, Jack Graham, Tracy Hurley, Caleb Stokes, & Amanda Valentine solve your home campaign woes. Bring your questions; the Campaign Doctors will tell you the awful truth! This panel was recorded at Gen Con 2014.
RPPR Episode 104: Gen Con 2014 Wrap-Up
28 augusti 2014 |
135 min
News: The No Soul Left Behind and Horrors of War Kickstarters are both successful! Thanks to everyone who contributed. Synopsis: Gen Con 2014 has come and gone and we had a blast. More of the RPPR crew made it up there than previous years, and our meetup was a resounding
Diversity in Gaming panel at Gen Con 2014
22 augusti 2014 |
57 min
Panel description: Come join Paizo staffers to discuss how Pathfinder and Golarion can be more inclusive and fun for people of all shapes, genders, sexual preferences, ages, ethnicities, and more. Gamers are often characterized as straight white males, but we know our community is much broader than that! Come join
RPPR Episode 103: School of Dice
10 augusti 2014 |
105 min
News:Gencon approaches! Check the RPPR thread for more info. Also, support Caleb with the No Soul Left Behind Kickstarter! It has what gamers crave! And speaking of Kickstarters, The Horrors of War Kickstarter is pretty awesome too! Synopsis: Training, learning, and education are important topics in games but we seldom
RPPR Episode 102: Rules Fetish
21 juli 2014 |
86 min
News: The No Soul Left Behind Kickstarter is HERE. Buy Caleb’s book! The Morph Recognition Guide is out, featuring some of my material from Transhuman. We’re coming to Gencon and we’ll our RPPR meetup on Thursday night. Details here. Raillery is still putting out silly Payday 2 videos (mostly). Synopsis:
RPPR Episode 101: No Soul Left Behind Post Mortem
1 juli 2014 |
62 min
Thanks to Laura for the art! Caleb’s Better Angels campaign, No Soul Left Behind (formerly known as The Spared and the Spoiled) is complete. We decided to take a look back, discussing the origins of the campaign, our favorite moments, and the dubious morality of the protagonists. The Kickstarter for
Game Designer Workshop Episode 5: Con Work
24 juni 2014 |
84 min
Caleb and I recently attended Fear the Con 7,(Thanks Fear the Boot!) running events, and promoting our work. It was a great con and we both had a blast there, but gaming conventions can be tricky for new game designers. For this episode, Caleb and I talk about our experiences
RPPR Episode 100: Where Did the Time Go? (Part 2 of 2)
9 juni 2014 |
117 min
Synopsis: Our 100th episode was so long I had to break it up into two parts! In this half, I first talk to Adam Scott Glancy of Pagan Publishing for a sneak preview of the upcoming Gencon WW1 Call of Cthulhu games, among other topics. Then it’s back to the
RPPR Episode 100: Where did the time go? (part 1 of 2)
5 juni 2014 |
116 min
News: A new hero has been released for Base Raiders. Check out Elizabeth Solomon, a scholarly vampire! Synopsis: For some reason, we’ve kept up making podcast episodes since 2007. It’s taken us that long to get to 100 episodes of the main podcast, but here we are. Of course, we
Game Designer Workshop Episode 4: Playtesting
16 maj 2014 |
73 min
News: Caleb’s Eclipse Phase scenario, the Devotees, is now out. Check it out! Synopsis: Writing a new game is hard enough, but it’s only the beginning. Playtesting the game to see if it works is the second part. Seeing a group of players tear your precious game apart may be
RPPR Episode 99: Gaming with a Full Table
30 april 2014 |
86 min
News: Check out the Devotees, a new Eclipse Phase adventure written by Caleb Stokes! The first part of the actual play is up. We also have a new digital audio recorder for the APs, a Zoom H2N. Higher quality APs for everyone! Also, I’m working on a new horror RPG
Modernizing Fantasy RPGs panel at PAX East 2014
22 april 2014 |
72 min
Luke Crane (Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard, Torchbearer), Thor Olavsrud (Torchbearer) and Adam Koebel (Dungeon World) talk trash about boring (and offensive) ideas in fantasy RPGs while waxing poetic about OSR and indie RPGs. Drawing on over a decade of experience publishing fantasy RPGs, they promise to offend sensibilities and enlighten
What Is Happening to Tabletop Roleplaying Games? panel at PAX East 2014
19 april 2014 |
56 min
The past 20 years have been a roller-coaster ride for RPGs. The release of Magic: The Gathering in 1993 changed the fundamental nature of the hobby gaming industry and forever altered the business of making and selling RPGs. Explore the recent history of the category through the lens of Dungeons
Indie Boardgames: Design and Crowdfunding panel at PAX East 2014
17 april 2014 |
59 min
Do you have a great boardgame design, want to make it yourself, but have no idea how to start? Join us as we take you through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of independent tabletop game publishing. Thomas Eliot of Sixpence Games designed, Kickstarted, manufactured, and brought to retail Professor Pugnacious,
RPPR Episode 98: I GM Therefore I Am
23 mars 2014 |
100 min
News: Caleb and I will be at Fear the Con this year! We will both be running games and attending events there. I will be at PAX East this year, as part of Pixelscopic, showing off their new game, Delver’s Drop. (Have I mentioned I’m working on it? I totally
Game Designer’s Workshop: Posthuman Studios Interview
15 februari 2014 |
57 min
Back during Gencon 2013, Caleb and I hung out with the talented members of Posthuman Studios and talked about many a topic, including game design and the tabletop RPG industry. If there is one interview you listen to this year, make it this one!
One Roll to Rule Them All: Arc Dream Publishing and the One Roll Engine at Gencon 2013
8 februari 2014 |
45 min
Caleb recorded a panel discussion at Gencon 2013 about Arc Dream’s One Roll Engine games, from Godlike to Better Angels, led by Shane Ivey. Find out what’s going with the system and how it came to be.
RPPR Episode 97: Tribes of Tokyo Post-Mortem
1 februari 2014 |
77 min
Thanks to Crazon for the art! Synopsis: After the conclusion of our Night’s Black Agents campaign, Tribes of Tokyo, we sat down to discuss what went right and what went wrong. I talk about my inspiration for the campaign, including the Long Vaults. Caleb, Aaron, and Tom describe their experiences
Game Designer Workshop Episode 3: Game Mechanics
23 januari 2014 |
83 min
News: Hebanon Games is proud to present the print version of No Security! Get your copy today. Synopsis: The nuts and bolts of any game are, well, the nuts and bolts. Creating and balancing game mechanics is a tricky business, especially with a brand new system. Caleb and I discuss
Putting More History in Your Story at Gencon 2013
17 januari 2014 |
57 min
Both RPGs and fiction draw heavily on historical cultures and narratives, even for a new setting. This panel recorded at Gencon 2013 discusses how real history can be twisted, altered, mashed up, or remixed to create compelling games. It features industry veterans Keith Baker, Jessica Banks, Kenneth Hite, and Lewis
RPPR Episode 96: Conversion Conversation
7 januari 2014 |
94 min
News: RPPR is now on Tumblr! Follow us for random stuff! Ross works for Pixelscopic on their new video game, Delver’s Drop. It is also quite awesome. More Base Raiders content is forthcoming, including more actual play episodes, new PDF only supplements, and the final conversion guide. The Wild Talents
RPPR Episode 95: Historical Histronics
5 december 2013 |
135 min
News: The RPPR Actual Play podcast has a new look. Thanks to KC Green for the banner! Be sure to check out his webcomic, Gun Show. We also have new content on the Base Raiders website, including a character creation survival guide. Synopsis: Research is an important part of game
Gencon 2013 Interviews – Part 1
23 november 2013 |
36 min
Caleb interviewed quite a few game designers at Gencon this year, to talk about their new creations. Because each interview was short, I made a compilation of the first four interviews. They are in order: Jasn Painter, creator of Drunk Quest Jason Pitre, creator of Spark Dennis Detwiller, author of
RPPR Episode 94: Scenari-NO 2 – Electric Boogaloo
7 november 2013 |
101 min
News: Check out the first Base Raiders Actual Play, with brand new Origin Story rules available for free on the Base Raiders website. Also, BUY MY BOOK 😀 Synopsis: We decided to analyze two recently written scenarios to see how the art of scenario writing has changed over the last
RPPR Episode 93: Better Homes and Bodies
21 oktober 2013 |
95 min
News: Base Raiders is out! You can buy the print edition here and the PDF here. If you buy a print copy forward your order confirmation email to [email protected] to receive the PDF for free. All copies to backers have been shipped. In other news, Aaron has a new series
Game Designer Workshop Episode 2: Research
7 oktober 2013 |
71 min
In the second episode of Game Designer Workshop, Caleb and I talk about the importance of research. This is not only researching setting material but other games. It’s important to understand what kind of game mechanics have already been done so you can learn from them. Researching details for your
Interview with Mike Olson – Strange FATE and Atomic Robo RPG designer
2 oktober 2013 |
34 min
At Gencon this year, I sat down and talked to Mike Olson, one of the leading FATE designers currently working in the industry. He created the Strange FATE system used by Kerberos Club and Base Raiders and his latest project, the Atomic Robo RPG, will hopefully be completed soon. We
RPPR Episode 92: Setting Not Included
21 september 2013 |
70 min
News: Base Raiders is almost done. The books will be printed and shipped soon. There are new videos on the RPPR Youtube channel, including a new improv comedy with Thad. Synopsis: If you have an unusual idea for a campaign setting, then it’s often better to take a toolkit game
Game Designer Workshop Episode 1: Concept
3 september 2013 |
69 min
Caleb of Hebanon Games is in the beginning stages of designing a new RPG from the ground up, and he has decided to document the entire process, from start to finish. In this new series, Caleb will talk to other game designers and figure out what works and what does
RPPR Episode 91: Gen Con 2013 Wrapup
24 augusti 2013 |
77 min
News: Base Raiders is nearly complete! The PDF should be available to backers around September 10! Caleb is starting a new podcast through RPPR called Game Designer’s Workshop. Expect the first episode in the next month. Also, check out his blog post about Gen Con at Hebanon Games. Synopsis: Another
RPPR Episode 90: Theater of the Mind
7 augusti 2013 |
88 min
News: Transhuman, a sourcebook for players in Eclipse Phase is out! Caleb and I both wrote for it, so check it out. In other news, Base Raiders is rapidly nearing completion and in playtesting. More importantly, Gencon draws near! Tom, Aaron, Caleb and I will be there. The RPPR Meetup
RPPR Episode 89: Scenari-NO
11 juli 2013 |
93 min
News: Base Raiders is in layout! Hooray! Raillery is on hiatus until Base Raiders is complete. Boo! Synopsis: Tom and I once again dive into the “Pile of Broken Dreams“to look at two old modules, Zombietown USA for GURPS and All Fall Down for Cyberpunk. Adventure design was quite different
RPPR Episode 88: Heroes of New Arcadia Post Mortem Round Table Discussion
27 juni 2013 |
99 min
News: Just to clarify something about RPPR B-Sides: each volume will be released for free after a 1 year delay. Volume 1 will be released to the public on August 14, 2014. If you want to listen to the 20 AP episodes contained in Volume 1, then you can donate
RPPR Episode 87: Fantasy with a Horror Chaser
9 juni 2013 |
88 min
News: Actual Play fans can rejoice! RPPR B-Sides provides early access to archived and unaired AP episodes that will NEVER make the AP podcast. Check out RPPR B-Sides to learn more. In other news, we’ve redesigned Role Playing Public Radio and will eventually get to RPPR Actual Play. The design
RPPR Episode 86: Know Evil Post Mortem
1 maj 2013 |
111 min
News: If you’re a fan of Eclipse Phase, check out the Kickstarter for the next Eclipse Phase book, Transhuman. Don’t forget about the Know Evil Fan Creation Contest. The deadline for entries is May 10. Synopsis: After the conclusion of Caleb’s epic Know Evil campaign, Tom and I wanted to
RPPR Episode 85: We Three Games
10 april 2013 |
97 min
News: Check out Caleb and I shooting up (space) zombies in Dead Space 3! Be sure to subscribe to Raillery’s Youtube channel for all the latest from us. Base Raiders is progressing nicely but it was slowed down a bit so I could contribute to Eclipse Phase’s newest book –
Interview with Micah Wedemeyer of Obsidian Portal
29 mars 2013 |
55 min
Obsidian Portal, the campaign tracking website, has launched a Kickstarter to pay for site upgrades. I talked to the programmer behind Obsidian Portal, Micah Wedemeyer, who is also co-host of the Haste podcast. In this interview, we talk about Obsidian Portal, Kickstarter, and crowdfunding in the RPG industry. Be sure
RPPR Episode 84: Murphy Rules
6 mars 2013 |
109 min
News: The Know Evil Fan Creation contest is well underway and the deadline for entries has been extended. Tom has started a Pathfinder campaign, which will be recorded. I have a short story in The Unspeakable Oath 22 – read “Message in a Bottle.” Also, I want to thank every
RPPR Episode 83: Maps and Legends
6 februari 2013 |
117 min
News: Fallout Without End, a new scenario of the No Security ransom pack from Hebanon Games is now available! We’re still cranking out videos at Raillery. The map is part of the Zombie Factory, a chapter in the upcoming Base Raiders RPG. Synopsis: Travel and exploration is adventurous in real
RPPR Episode 82: Back That Story Up
11 januari 2013 |
85 min
News: I’ve redesigned Raillery as a Video Game Actual Play podcast/Youtube channel. Check out our new videos! In Base Raiders news, the Pariah ebook has been released to Kickstarter backers. It will be made available on Amazon and Smashwords in the near future for people that missed the Kickstarter. RPPR
RPPR Episode 81: Mega-Damaged
15 december 2012 |
104 min
News: Check out the newest Story Bundle! My book, Zombies of the World, is one of the bonus ebooks you can get if you pay the average of $8 or more. The bundle also features F. Paul Wilson and other great authors! I also wrote up a detailed post-mortem of
RPPR Episode 80: A Good Clean Fight
16 november 2012 |
99 min
News: Base Raiders, the new RPPR Kickstarter is nearing completion. Help us meet a few more stretch goals! Contribute now! Learn more at the Base Raiders website. Synopsis: Combat is the heart and soul of many RPGs but running exciting combat is harder to pull of than it seems. It
Alternate History in Superhero Games at Gencon 2012
11 november 2012 |
82 min
News: Check out the new RPPR Kickstarter for Base Raiders, a standalone RPG about superpowered dungeon crawling! Synopsis: This seminar with Dennis Detwiller, Kenneth Hite, Shane Ivey and Greg Stolze is about historical superhero games. Arc Dream has two games along those lines: Godlike and the Progenitor setting for Wild
RPPR Episode 79: Horror in the Here and Now
29 oktober 2012 |
66 min
News: Support RPPR by contributing to the Base Raiders Kickstarter.Get at least the PDF and you’ll gain access to 10 preview RPPR Actual Play episodes upon the conclusion of the campaign. RPPR friend Cody Walker has his own Kickstarter up for Noir City. Help bring his comic to life! Synopsis:
RPPR Episode 78: Base Raiding 101
19 oktober 2012 |
85 min
News: Base Raiders, the new RPPR Kickstarter is now online. Contribute now! Learn more at the Base Raiders website. Take the Zombie Survival Quiz at Zombies of the World Former RPPR regular Cody Walker has his own Kickstarter up for Noir City, a comic book. Check it out! The RPPR
RPPR Presents: Zombies in Gaming Panel at Gencon 2012
7 oktober 2012 |
51 min
At Gencon this year, I was part of a panel with Kenneth Hite, Dennis Detwiller, and George Vasilakos to discuss zombies in gaming. We talked about many topics, from favorite films, to the symbolism of zombies and how to use them in games. If you’re a zombie fan, you should give
RPPR Episode 77: Gencon 2012 Wrapup
1 september 2012 |
73 min
Sponsor: For the latest news covering the entire tabletop role-playing industry, turn to Roleplayers Chronicle at roleplayerschronicle.com! Synopsis: This was our best Gencon ever and we have a lot to show for it. We won best podcast at the Ennies this year! A very special thanks goes out to every
Interview with Kenneth Hite on Night’s Black Agents
23 augusti 2012 |
26 min
We had a blast at Gencon 2012 and we have a ton of new material for you, starting with this interview with Kenneth Hite about his new game, Night’s Black Agents. It’s a horror/spy thriller game that Mr. Hite designed more or less to give players an excuse to slay
RPPR Episode 76: GM with a Thousand Plot Hooks!
3 augusti 2012 |
113 min
Sponsor: For the latest news covering the entire tabletop role-playing industry, turn to Roleplayers Chronicle at roleplayerschronicle.com! Synopsis: We’ve talked a lot about campaign structure in the past but in this episode we discuss a new way to think about your campaigns. Namely, how to make a character-focused campaign as
RPPR Episode 75: Plot or Polish
13 juli 2012 |
94 min
News: Check out the new Raillery episodes, where the RPPR crew dusts off the Xbox version of the Warriors for hobo gang fights on the rooftops of 1970s New York. Not to be missed! Also make sure you subscribe to the blog at Hebanon Games for access to the scenarios
RPPR Episode 74: Kickstart my Heart
18 juni 2012 |
72 min
News: Caleb’s added a stretch goal for his No Security Kickstarter. Check it out. We’ve also added a few guest games on RPPR Actual Play. What do you think of them? Synopsis: Kickstarter, the new crowdfunding platform and social network, has taken the gaming world by storm. Both video and
RPPR Episode 73: The Complexity Complex
26 maj 2012 |
92 min
News: No Security, a horror scenario anthology set in the American Great Depression, written by RPPR regular Caleb Stokes, is up on Kickstarter. If you enjoyed Bryson Springs or Lover in the Ice, consider contributing to it. Synopsis: My recent trip to China got me thinking about complexity. RPGs are
RPPR Episode 72: It’s a Dark Dark Dark Dark World
6 april 2012 |
107 min
RPPR News: The first RPPR video is now online. Check it out! RPPR friend, Pagan Publishing has a Kickstarter going on. Take a look at it. Arc Dream has a Kickstarter for Sense of the Sleight of Hand Man, a Call of Cthulhu Dreamlands campaign. Synopsis: The World of Darkness
RPPR Episode 71: You’ve got Wild Talents
18 mars 2012 |
154 min
News: I’ve published the first part of my new fantasy serial, The Heretic Cycle. Follow the saga of an immortal villain in a world of dark magic and corrupt mortals! Available on Amazon (for Kindle) and on Smashwords (for all other ebook formats). Killsplosion: First Edition is out! The ransom
RPPR Episode 70: There are Monsters in the School Tom
18 februari 2012 |
123 min
News: I’ve released a new ebook, Zombies in Afghanistan. Find out what happens when the Taliban meets the undead! As an RPPR experiment, the fine folks at Subscriptorium have created a transcript of this episode. If you like having a transcript of RPPR, please let us know! RPPR is now
RPPR Episode 69: Critique of Cthulhu
16 januari 2012 |
71 min
News: The Killsplosion alpha rules are out! If you contributed to the ransom and selected playtesting as a reward, you should have them. Also, we have a RPPR Minecraft server. Check it out on Jan 22 3 to 5 pm CST for our first RPPR Minecraft event! Synopsis: Call of
1001 uses for Zombies seminar at Gencon 2011
10 januari 2012 |
61 min
At Gencon 2011, I ran a seminar on how to use zombies in role playing games – not just as low level enemies to fight but as elements of drama. I also went into how to world build with zombies. They can be used in nearly any genre as enemies,
RPPR Episode 68: Phases that are Eclipsed
15 december 2011 |
90 min
This episode is sponsored by Audible.com. Sign up today for a free audiobook and 14 day trial! Synopsis: This episode will begin a new series of episodes, each focusing on a particular game system. This time, we talk about the transhuman sci-fi game, Eclipse Phase. Caleb joins Tom and I
RPPR Episode 67: Be a Better Player
1 december 2011 |
73 min
News: The Killsplosion Kickstarter is a success! I’ve acquired a HD camcorder so we’ll start recording videos soon. The Artemis Spaceship Simulator will take some planning to figure out but we will do it. I’ve also set up a RPPR Minecraft server! Check this thread for the address. Synopsis: We
RPPR Episode 66: Building Better Worlds
4 november 2011 |
74 min
News: Support the Killsplosion Kickstarter and get 10 new preview RPPR AP episodes! Zombies of the World Episode 4 is online. Watch it here. Synopsis: World building is an important skill for GMs but it’s a tricky skill to learn. It’s easy to get lost in the details, obsessing over
RPPR Episode 65: Fear in the Long Haul
23 oktober 2011 |
78 min
This episode is sponsored by Audible Books. Sign up today and get a free 14 day trial and audiobook. News: Check out the newest RPPR Kickstarter: Killsplosion! A rules light competitive PvP tabletop RPG. Get 10 preview RPPR Actual Play episodes when you contribute $20 or more. Zombies of the
RPPR Episode 64: Adventures in Adventuring
8 oktober 2011 |
84 min
News: This episode is sponsored by Audible Books. Sign up today and get a free 14 day trial and audiobook. Zombies of the World is on sale during October! Save $5 off the print edition or $2 off the ebook edition. Synopsis: Adventure design for long term campaigns is different
RPPR Episode 63: Stylish Substance
19 september 2011 |
90 min
Ad: Critical Miss magazine edited by Jonny Nexus. Synopsis: Adventure design is a complex topic so we’d thought we would delve into it once again. In this episode, Tom and I discuss the difference between good design choices and style choices. While good design is applicable to any genre of
RPPR Episode 62: Post Gencon 2011 Wrapup part 2
28 augusti 2011 |
94 min
News: Check out Raillery Redux, my new video game focused podcast. Synopsis: In this episode, we bring in Aaron and David to discuss their experiences at Gencon 2011. Aaron ran three sessions of a Monsters and Other Childish Things game based on the Secrets of NIMH while this was David’s
RPPR Episode 61: Post Gencon 2011 wrapup part 1
14 augusti 2011 |
91 min
This year’s Gencon was so great, we will have to do two episodes to cover it all. In this episode, we bring RPPR regular Caleb to discuss his first impressions of the con and the games he ran and played in. We all talk about the newest games we picked
Eclipse Phase panel at Gencon 2011
10 augusti 2011 |
49 min
I recorded a panel discussion of Eclipse Phase designers Rob Boyle and Adam Jury as they discussed their current plans for the transhuman sci-fi horror RPG. In this discussion, they go over planned releases, their business model and the themes behind Eclipse Phase. If you’re curious about what’s in store
RPPR Episode 60: It’s not a cliche!
20 juli 2011 |
69 min
News: Vote for Monsters and Other Childish Things: Road Trip (Cubicle 7/Arc Dream Publishing) in the best adventure category. Be sure to vote it as #1! Zombies of the World products now have free US shipping. Order your copy today. 🙂 Synopsis: THIS IS A NSFW EPISODE. Tom remembered a
Ruins of Lemuria – A New World Campaign Sourcebook
13 juli 2011 |
min
The New World is the grave of Lemuria, the greatest of all nations. The barbaric tribes that live in the New World now walk upon its bones, the ruins of temples and palaces, ignorant of the wisdom and power buried beneath their feet. When a colony from the kingdom of
RPPR Episode 59: Bildungsroman
8 juli 2011 |
73 min
Zombies of the World is now available in print, PDF and Kindle format! My book, Road Trip, has been nominated for an Ennie! Synopsis: Bildungsroman is a fancy way of describing the ‘youth to adulthood’ genre – stories like “to Kill a Mockingbird” where the character grows from a child
RPPR Episode 58: The Games of Tomorrow
11 juni 2011 |
109 min
Synopsis: Science fiction is an under appreciated genre in role playing games. Fantasy (Dungeons and Dragons) and horror (World of Darkness) dominate RPGs and most of the popular sci-fi games out there aren’t really science fiction or are horribly anachronistic. Tom and I discuss the state of science fiction and
RPPR Episode 57: Read the Fine Print
18 maj 2011 |
68 min
Watch Zombies of the World episode 1: Migration and learn how it was made on the ZOTW blog. If you want to contribute art for the Lemurian Ruins – email [email protected]. Synopsis: Game balance is a tricky thing. While in some cases, it’s easy to spot an unbalanced system like
RPPR Episode 56: But the Railroading’s on Time
16 april 2011 |
79 min
RPPR News: We have a mirror of all of our episodes on archive.org. Catch up with our older episodes or send the link to a friend to introduce them to us. I’ve also updated the Zombies of the World blog going behind the scenes on how I created it. Synopsis:
RPPR Episode 55: One for the Recordbooks
28 mars 2011 |
80 min
Preorder my new book Zombies of the World and get a free poster and shipping! The RPPR Forums now support the iPhone and Android app Tapatalk. Post wherever and whenever you want. Go nuts! Synopsis: Every once in a while in a campaign, you need to shake things up with
RPPR Episode 54: Immerse Me!
3 mars 2011 |
87 min
Immersion is a tricky element of tabletop RPGs. In order to achieve it, a GM must first design a good scenario. In this episode, Tom, special guest Caleb and I discuss how we design adventures and other related topics. The effects of a game system on immersion and how to
Interview with Jolly Blackburn
20 februari 2011 |
40 min
Jolly Blackburn is the creator of the comic Knights of the Dinner Table and one of the principal game designers behind Hackmaster and Aces & Eight. He was at Visioncon 2011 and I got to sit down with him to discuss what’s new with Kenzer Company, the tabletop rpg industry,
RPPR Episode 53: You Lie! Rhetoric and Large Groups
26 januari 2011 |
91 min
Thank you RPPR listeners! The Ruins of Lemuria PDF Ransom was a success! We are hard at work behind the scenes creating many cool things for you and running games over Skype for the ransom contributors. Synopsis: Rhetoric is a divisive issue in tabletop games. Where do you draw the
RPPR Episode 52: Holiday Dash
14 december 2010 |
73 min
CONTRIBUTE TO THE RUINS OF LEMURIA KICKSTARTER TO GET 10 PREVIEW AP EPISODES OR A SEAT A SKYPE GAME RUN BY ROSS PAYTON! Synopsis: Chase scenes are an underutilized element in many games. A staple of action stories but RPGs focus on social scenes and combat. This is because it’s
RPPR Episode 51: Info Dump
23 november 2010 |
62 min
Synopsis: In fiction, revealing too much information right away is a sign of bad storytelling. In role playing games, it’s often essential for a good session. Game masters have to realize that what they think the players should know is often not enough for the players to actually understand what’s
RPPR Episode 50: Danse Macabre 2: Electric Boogaloo
22 oktober 2010 |
87 min
Halloween is right around the corner so we are once again talking about running terrifying games. RPGs can’t really provide shocks like film or TV, but it’s still possible to run a truly scary game by keeping a few principles in mind. Specifically, a GM should focus on presenting ambigious
RPPR Episode 49: Morality Role Play
27 september 2010 |
60 min
Morality and alignment are two of the trickiest issues in tabletop RPGs. Every player has their own perspective, beliefs and biases and they frequently come out during play. How do you deal with conflicts over moral dilemmas? We go over several possible reasons why this occurs and how to resolve
RPPR Episode 48: Under A Dark Sun
30 augusti 2010 |
65 min
My campaign for Monsters & Other Childish Things, Road Trip is out! Buy your copy now. Cody has a new blog, Popgun Chaos. Read his reviews and essays about comics and bask in his glory. The Get Aaron to Gencon Kickstarter was a success! Listen to Aaron’s game. If you
RPPR Episode 47: Adventures in the Real World
27 juli 2010 |
72 min
My campaign for Monsters and Other Childish Things, Road Trip is available for pre-order! Buy it here! The Codex of War is out! Download it here. If you like our AP episodes, donate to the ‘Get Aaron to Gencon’ Kickstarter to get early access to 5 AP episodes. The real
Codex of War – A New World Campaign Sourcebook
21 juli 2010 |
min
At long last, the Codex of War is finished! This is the third book in the New World Campaign setting. The colony has survived its first winter in the New World, a testament to the courage and fortitude of its inhabitants, but now a greater threat looms over the fledgling
Interview with Adam Scott Glancy of Pagan Publishing
4 juli 2010 |
138 min
Adam Scott Glancy is one of the co-authors of Delta Green and is the man behind Pagan Publishing. I talked to him over Skype about the newest Delta Green book, Targets of Opportunity, a collection of new DG antagonist groups and M-EPIC, a Canadian anti-mythos organization. We also talk about
RPPR Episode 46: PvP is tearing us apart
3 juni 2010 |
101 min
Role playing is a collaborative hobby but conflicts between players and the GM inevitably arise. Cody, Dan, Tom and I discuss how adversarial gaming can affect your game and how to deal with it. RJ and I also talk about the new online tabletop section of the RPPR forums and
RPPR Presents: 3 Fan fictions as read by Cody
20 maj 2010 |
14 min
RPPR regular Cody reads 3 classics of fan fiction: The Music Destroyer, Guess Who, and Napoleon Dynamite in the Outer Space. This is accompanied by Beethoven’s Concerto no 5 in E flat major.
RPPR Episode 45: Of Dice and Men
4 maj 2010 |
80 min
For this episode, we have Cody and RJ as guests and we discuss how to deal with improbable and implausible player devised plans. While heist movies are based on elaborate schemes, does every game need a 20 step plan in order to slip past a single guard? We also talk
RPPR Episode 44: Don’t Hate the Game
14 april 2010 |
83 min
In this episode, we have a special guest: Mike from Bear Swarm. We discuss why edition wars and hating on games in discussions is a pointless endeavor and why people endlessly flame each other over them. We also talk about Catalyst Game Labs and of course, Tom has a letter.
RPPR Episode 43: Forcing Friends and Brainwashing Enemies
27 mars 2010 |
68 min
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Codex of War Ransom! In this episode, Cody, Tom and I discuss the use of social skills against other players, because of this blog post. When I ran a game at Fear the Con, I disallowed a player to use a persuasion skill
RPPR Episode 42: Sense of Wonder
9 mars 2010 |
68 min
New Rewards for the Codex of War Ransom! Have Ross run a game of YOUR CHOICE over Skype! In this episode we discuss how to add a sense of wonder to your game. Tabletop RPGs are only limited by your imagination yet too many games are dull dungeon crawl affairs
RPPR Presents: A Trio of Fanfiction readings
28 februari 2010 |
11 min
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT RPPR AND THE NEW WORLD CAMPAIGN! GET 10 PREVIEW ACTUAL PLAY EPISODES. HAVE YOUR CHARACTER WRITTEN INTO THE NEW WORLD CAMPAIGN. LISTEN TO CODY’S UNEDITED READING OF MY IMMORTAL! In this fanfiction reading, Chris, Jason and I each read a timeless classic. Jason reads Batman: Nemesis
RPPR Episode 41: The Smoking d20
17 februari 2010 |
83 min
Zombies of the World: a web series from RPPR co-host Ross Payton. Visit the Zombies of the World website and tell your friends about it! The Codex of War: A New World Campaign PDF ransom is up! Donate now to make sure we meet the goal! Synopsis: Running a mystery
RPPR Presents: My Immortal
28 januari 2010 |
10 min
My Immortal is one of the most infamous fanfictions on the Internet. Cody reads the first four chapters, the opening of a goffik epic. I can’t really add on to that. Prepare for the darkest, most dramatic saga of this generation. Or not.
RPPR Episode 40: First Time GMing
19 januari 2010 |
64 min
In this episode, we have two guests, Cody and Aaron, to help us dispense advice for newbie game masters and share stories of our novice attempts at running a game. Plus the usual letter from Tom, an anecdote and an explanation of the phrase “There’s monsters in the school, Tom.”
RPPR Presents: Doom – Repercussions of Evil
14 januari 2010 |
2 min
During the holidays, we got together to record some classic fanfiction for your enjoyment. First off is Tom reciting Doom: Repercussions of Evil a classic story of horror and rocket missiles. Read the entire story below the fold. John Stalvern waited. The lights above him blinked and sparked out of
RPPR Episode 39: 2009 Year in Review
1 januari 2010 |
97 min
In this episode, Tom and I review 2009 in terms of gaming. The most memorable moments, games we played, games we wished we played and more. We also go over some of what we have planned for 2010 and Toms has some ‘anti-resolutions’ for New Years in his letter. Shout
Ab3 Rant 01: The Team That Couldn’t Shoot Straight
26 december 2009 |
5 min
THE GUY WITH A JETPACK AND A HIGH POWERED RIFLE: When combat broke out he would zoom up into the air and start sniping. He had a kind of code against killing, he only killed villains if they fought back, or sassed him. Ab3’s first proper rant is now immortalized
RPPR Epsiode 38: Fight me or Give me a Quest
20 november 2009 |
82 min
If you are a fan of our Actual Play episodes, head over to the brand new RPPR Actual Play Podcast. It will feature a new AP episode every single week! We’ve already got over 11 hours of Call of Cthulhu ready for download. Don’t forget to comment on the episodes
The Goblin Hulk – A New World Campaign Sourcebook
7 november 2009 |
min
[singlepic id=57 h=320 float=left] The Hulk has arrived! The Goblin Hulk has dropped anchor! Weighing in at over 17,000 words, this campaign sourcebook details the inner workings of the goblin hulk, a massive ship supporting an entire horde, bent on despoiling and looting everything of value in the new world.
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 13
22 oktober 2009 |
230 min
The Paragon Tier begins! A year has passed since the destruction of the thieves’ guild. The Water Barons now control Border Town, the second settlement of the colonial government. With their new power comes new challenges and new allies. A dragonborn sorcerer joins their ranks, played by Bill. What else
RPPR Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – Divine Fire playtest 2
10 oktober 2009 |
195 min
A group of prisoners has been shipped to a remote laboratory in Nazi Germany during the final days of World War 2. But when they arrive, their guards disappear and they are left to their own devices. The lab is deep within the wilderness and a raging snowstorm makes escape
RPPR Actual Play: The Age of Masks 3
29 september 2009 |
262 min
A group of vigilantes has learned about a secret project codenamed Long Stairs by the US military. They’ve found the base and must plumb its depths to find the truth behind the mystery of all masks, both good and evil. What dark secrets will be uncovered? Who will be spared?
RPPR Episode 37: Set the Pace
22 september 2009 |
64 min
Pacing is vital to form of storytelling, yet it seems to be overlooked in role playing games. After running a dozen games at Gencon and Dragoncon this year, I realized how important a proper pace is for a RPG. Tom and I discuss the importance of pacing, how to improve
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 12
11 september 2009 |
251 min
SHIT JUST GOT REAL It’s time for the final battle between the Thieves Guild and the heroic ragtag army of underdogs (i.e. the players)! Who will live? Who will die? Who will die, then live because the players bitch enough to make me change my ruling? Find out in Episode
RPPR Episode 36: Gencon 2009 Wrapup
31 augusti 2009 |
83 min
We’re back from Gencon and we’ve gathered our thoughts. It was an exhausting, exhilarating and expensive four days but well worth it. We cover everything from the trip to Indy, hotels, to the actual games we played or ran and our purchases. Tom tried out a few official games while
RPPR Actual Play: Mutants and Masterminds – The Age of Masks 2
18 augusti 2009 |
317 min
The White House Washington March 15, 1984 Costumed Vigilantes, Adventurers and Criminals & The Reagan Act Executive Summary Today, President Cheney is proud to sign the Reagan Act into law. The tragedy of last year’s Air Force One attack galvanized Congress to finally outlaw so-called ‘masks’, as they are a
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 11
11 augusti 2009 |
197 min
In order to celebrate the success of the second RPPR ransom the Goblin Hulk, we’ll post the next episode of The New World Campaign. In this game, we introduce a new player, Mike, who takes over the NPC warforged named Watcher. The Water Barons have learned of the thieves guild’s
RPPR Episode 35: Gencon 2009 Preview
5 augusti 2009 |
60 min
Donate to the RPPR Ransom, The Goblin Hulk, a 4E D&D Dungeon usable in any campaign! Tom, Aaron and I discuss our plans for this year’s Gencon and RPPR’s third time there. But before we get into that, I discuss the werestorm, one of the more baffling features of the
Preview of the Goblin Hulk – The Albino Grippli
3 augusti 2009 |
min
If you want to see more of the goblin hulk – contribute now and help support RPPR Dark cousins to the grippli, these degenerate creatures worship a dark nameless entity – perhaps an ancient god whose name was forgotten by civilized man or a demon lord so corrupting that even
RPPR Actual Play: Mutants and Masterminds – The Age of Masks 1
31 juli 2009 |
143 min
So you want to be a superhero? No such thing. But. You can be a mask, which is why you’re here. You said superhero but you meant a mask. The difference? Simple. Superheroes didn’t choose to be what they turned out to be. They made the best with what they
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 10
22 juli 2009 |
152 min
The Water Barons must now take a stand against the Thieves Guild. Lines are drawn, preparations are made and the final confrontation draws ever closer. This session and the next two sessions mark the conclusion of the heroic tier of the New World RPPR campaign. Also, be sure to check
RPPR Episode 34: Break It Up
14 juli 2009 |
58 min
Conflict is the heart of drama, yet that doesn’t mean it’s always welcome in a role playing game, especially when it is between players. So when a debate becomes an argument or when tempers rise, what should you do? Tom and I discuss how to deal with various meta-player conflicts,
RPPR Actual Play: Tom’s Call of Cthulhu WW2 playtest
10 juli 2009 |
247 min
Tom, the co-host of RPPR has long since been a featured player in the actual plays but the table have now been turned. In his first ever game of Call of Cthulhu, he pits a group of German soldiers against the horrors of a Nazi experiment gone wrong. In the
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 09
30 juni 2009 |
223 min
Meet Pontifex. The tribes of the New World call him Grandfather for he is older than any living creature. He has slaughtered entire tribes, commands all to do his bidding if need be, yet no tribal thinks to slay him or even hate him. What point is there in warring
RPPR Episode 33: Sightseeing Tours
18 juni 2009 |
68 min
Taking a tour in an established setting like Star Wars or Lord of the Rings can be a highlight of your gaming experience or the vacation from hell. Crossing lightsabers with Vader, flying with the crew of the Serenity or taking down a Terminator with pipe bombs and Mack trucks
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 08
3 juni 2009 |
161 min
A new dawn breaks for our intrepid heroes, the Water Barons. They finally decide to explore the Lemurian ruins near the colony. Will they survive the deadly traps and deadlier denizens of this dungeon? Find out in game 8 of the New World Campaign!
RPPR Episode 32: Show and Tell – Maps and Minis
28 maj 2009 |
82 min
Inspired by our recent 4th edition D&D campaign, Tom and I discuss the usage of maps, miniatures and other props and gimmicks in tabletop games. While some games like Dungeons and Dragons nessecitate at least using some of these add-ons and others like Call of Cthulhu practically drown players in
The New World Campaign Primer
22 maj 2009 |
min
The New World Awaits News of the discovery spreads like wildfire. Ambitious lords, zealous high priests and enterprising merchants draw their plans fervently. The docks of the cities blaze with activity, as ships are outfitted for long journeys and word goes out at every village square and tavern throughout the
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 07
7 maj 2009 |
133 min
In this session, the Water Barons confront a dangerous beast that stalks the colony. It has killed and terrorized the simple workers of the colony and no one dares to venture outside the protective walls of the colony. Find out who pays the ultimate price to stop the beast!
RPPR Episode 31: Be A Team Player
1 maj 2009 |
88 min
In this episode, Tom and I more or less interview each other about our habits as players. Find out what can truly surprise Tom in a game or what my favorite character type is. If you want to get an idea of how to improve your game, think about how
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 6
12 april 2009 |
198 min
Show your support for RPPR by donating to the New World Campaign Primer Ransom! There’s less than a week to go. The Water Barons (I.E. our intrepid heroes) face many new threats and dangers this session. The thieves guild has its own designs on the New World. A rival adventuring
RPPR Episode 30: Min-Max Pain
8 april 2009 |
64 min
The worst pain you can feel when running a game comes from min/maxing players, the jerks who love nothing more to make unstoppable killing machines that defy the laws of man, god, common sense, physics and the damn game itself. So, how do you deal with these min/maxers? We provide
RPPR Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – Wrath of Cthulhu Game 73
2 april 2009 |
14 min
For the last year, I have been writing and running a massive Call of Cthulhu campaign. I have not breathed a word about it so I could unleash it to the world in one massive release. However, everything fell apart in the last session. I will post this as a
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 5
28 mars 2009 |
224 min
In this session, the players continue their struggles against the goblins massing in the New World. Theolonius the merchant lord tries to manipulate the players but will it pay off? How will Cody’s romantic exploits be used against him? Will the grippli be rescued? Find out in session 5! If
RPPR Episode 29: Time of Judgment
22 mars 2009 |
75 min
The time of judgment is upon us. Tom and I judge a few games, a D&D mockumentary and several bad GM habits. The Assemblage of the Crystal Sphere is a indie comedy about a RPG group about to complete a 5 year campaign. Tom looks at Cthulhutech, a game of
Tides of Doom Bonus Material
22 mars 2009 |
min
Special thanks to Goodman Games This PDF contains material not used in the 4E Dungeons and Dragons scenario, “Tides of Doom”. It has guidelines on running encounters inside Crafthaven, as the cult will attempt to get rid of the players while they rest in the Inn. It also introduces a
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Campaign Game 4
3 mars 2009 |
175 min
Rejoice! Game 4 of the RPPR 4E Dungeons and Dragons New World campaign is here! The party has to deal with the horde of goblins migrating to the new world as they are threatening their grippli allies! Plus, romance, orc migration, intrigue and a daring escape from a goblin ship.
RPPR Field Recording – Inauguration 2009 on the National Mall
1 mars 2009 |
23 min
Recorded by Ross Payton I was one of the little dots you see here on the National Mall on Jan 20 2009. I brought my H2 digital recorder (which I use to record all of the RPPR actual play sessions) and recorded president Obama’s Inauguration speech as an experiment in
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons Tides of Doom
23 februari 2009 |
312 min
Tides of Doom, part of In Search of Adventure Run at Visioncon. Synopsis: The village of Crafthaven has awoken an ancient evil buried underneath. Can the brave heroes stop the cult from completing its ritual? Oh, and this dungeon isn’t just filled with Lovecraftian monsters. It corrupts all who spend
RPPR Episode 28: Great. Expectations.
14 februari 2009 |
62 min
Synopsis: Every gamer has their own expectations at the gaming table. Most of the time, everyone has similar enough expectations that they can all enjoy the same game but this isn’t always the case. How do you deal with people who seem to have mutually exclusive expectations of a RPG?
RPPR Actual Play: 4E DnD – The New World Game 3
2 februari 2009 |
235 min
4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons The New World Campaign- NSFW! GM: Ross Payton Players: Tom, Cody, Jason and Dan Synopsis: The adventurers have gained some new friends, a tribe of grippli. They’ve also made some new enemies, the thieves guild. Furthermore, a horde of goblins has arrived in the new
RPPR Episode 27: Grand Theft Apparatus of Kwalish
27 januari 2009 |
71 min
Synopsis: Open-ended or Sandbox games can be extremely fun but it requires a lot of work on the part of both the GM and the players. Our friends over at the Bearswarm recorded an episode about sandbox games recently but we thought we would give it a shot (and neither
RPPR Actual Play: 4E Dungeons and Dragons – The New World Session 2 *NSFW*
14 januari 2009 |
min
The New World a 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Session 2 Players: Tom, Cody and Dan IMPORTANT NOTE: This game is full of profanity, even by our standards. This is very much NOT SAFE FOR WORK. Synopsis: The kingdoms of the old world have discovered a vast new continent
RPPR Episode 26: Going Postal – Mailbag Madness
8 januari 2009 |
76 min
We’ve received a lot of messages from listeners so we thought we discuss a few of them. This show covers a lot of topics, from our personal favorite RPGs, the indie RPG Dread, to dealing with out of control house rules and other issues. We also got our first donation,
RPPR Actual Play: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
2 januari 2009 |
285 min
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a delightful story by L. Frank Baum with an intriguing mythos. Rankin-Bass produced a claymation adaptation, which is where Katie and Jonny first discovered it. There have been a few other incarnations as well, including a Japanese anime. Jonny always thought it
RPPR Episode 25: Save vs. Warm Fuzzies
19 december 2008 |
56 min
Synopsis: Because of the holidays, we’ve decided to take a look at the most neglected of subjects in gaming: happiness and joy. Given that the average RPG is a angst ridden world of grim and gritty darkness populated by hideous monsters and slightly less monstrous player characters where the typical
RPPR Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – A Murder of Crows
5 december 2008 |
253 min
There is trouble in Bethlehem…. Thousands of crows have taken roost in the woods surrounding Bethlehem, NH, mercilessly attacking anyone who tries to enter the forest. The human population is outnumbered more than ten-to-one, and the birds are growing more bold every day. Can the investigators solve the mystery behind
RPPR Episode 24: GO GO GO! and other Action Movie Cliches
26 november 2008 |
60 min
When we role play, we almost always imagine an action scene, whether it’s kicking down dungeon doors and slitting the throats of whatever lies beyond them or kicking open vampire coffins and staking whatever lies inside them or kicking down giant metal doors with giant robot legs and stomping whatever
RPPR Interview with Benjamin Baugh, creator of Monsters and Other Childish Things
14 november 2008 |
56 min
Ben Baugh aka Bailywolf on the RPG.net forums is the mind behind Monsters and Other Childish Things, a game near and dear to my heart. In this interview, we talk about game design, his other work, some of the more interesting threads on RPG.net and of course Monsters. I apologize
RPPR Episode 23: Halloween Tricks and Treats
30 oktober 2008 |
71 min
Horror deserves more than one episode, so we’re going to keep talking about it. We cover everything from foreshadowing scares to some of the best and worst horror games we’ve been in. If you want to improve on terrifying players, grab from our bag of tricks and treats. Music: More
In case you missed it: Fear Itself Actual Play
25 oktober 2008 |
166 min
As an experiment, I posted two actual plays on Oct 22. However, most of you didn’t realize that. So, I am reposting the Fear Itself Actual Play so those of you who subscribe via Itunes and other RSS podcatchers will get it. If you already downloaded the Fear Itself AP,
RPPR Actual Play Double Feature Halloween Special: Esoterrorists and Fear Itself
23 oktober 2008 |
174 min
Esoterrorists: Profane Miracles Players: Tom, Cody and Dan. Synopsis: The first Actual Play is with this published scenario from Pelgrane Press, using the Esoterrorists RPG. Jonathan Bentley, millionaire financier, has been raised from the dead at a Los Angeles charity ball by self-styled “psychic to the stars” Cassandra Madrigal. Is
RPPR Episode 22: Get Your Fear On
16 oktober 2008 |
58 min
Running a horror game is a tricky business. The GM has to hit the perfect tone, set the perfect mood and run a truly scary game in order to terrify players. But it can be done. With Halloween approaching, we’ve decided to share some tips on running horror games, from
RPPR Interview with Matt Vancil, director of The Gamers 1 and 2
1 oktober 2008 |
51 min
The Gamers is a cult classic movie celebrating role playing’s inherent weirdness. Since its premiere at Gencon in 2003, it has been quoted nearly as often as Monty Python at gaming tables around the world. The Gamers 2: Dorkness Rising premiered at Gencon 2008 and is rapidly making the rounds,
Actual Play: GURPS Modern League of Extraordinary Gentlemen – Episode 2
28 september 2008 |
236 min
Synopsis: Three heroes must save a village and its hidden treasure from a horde of maurading mercenaries. The heroes are mistmatched characters from comics, tv and film while the bad guys are a rogue’s gallery of villains from all over popular culture. Oh and the village is Mayberry. No, you’re
RPPR Episode 21: So You Want to Create a Campaign
20 september 2008 |
88 min
Most games start as an idea in the GM’s head. However, it takes some work to go from idea to having a full campaign ready to run. Tom and I discuss the process of creating a campaign and our experiences in creating and running them. If you want to make
Interview with Jonny Nexus of Critical Miss and author of Game Night
12 september 2008 |
55 min
Jonny Nexus is one of the net’s funniest established gaming humorists. He’s behind the long standing RPG site, Critical Miss and the author of a new novel, Game Night. It’s about a group of gods who role play eternity away, using real mortals and a real universe as their campaign
RPPR Episode 20: Random Character Advice Generator
4 september 2008 |
83 min
Character creation is the glue of role playing games. A game can’t be that good unless everyone has a player character suitable for the game. A crazed psychopath slasher appropriate for a Bunnies and Burrows campaign while a cute talking bunny isn’t going to last long in a call of
Actual Play: Call of Cthulhu – Dig to Victory!
29 augusti 2008 |
321 min
Trench warfare in World War 1 was horrific. Millions died from disease, chemical weapons, barbed wire, machine guns and other forms of industrialized death. However, the British tunnelers dug massive underground systems to support the soldiers and to undermine German trenches. In this scenario, a few men from the 117th
RPPR Episode 19: Gencon 2008 Wrapup
20 augusti 2008 |
56 min
We’re back from the best four days of gaming! We talk about everything from the new games premiering at Gencon to the awesome people we met to the games we played or ran. It was a blast and we look forward to next year. Some of the highlights this year
RPPR Gencon Preview
13 augusti 2008 |
21 min
Gencon is upon us! We have a brief preview of what we aim to do. Check out the full schedule if you’re going. I’m running Monsters and Other Childish Things. We’re also part of a panel discussion on podcasting. See you there!
RPPR Episode 18: 4E Dungeons and Dragons Rundown
6 augusti 2008 |
69 min
We’ve finally gotten around to looking at the monster RPG of the summer, the fourth edition of Dungeons and Dragons. We cover the good, the bad and the ugly of the system. Special thanks to the Bear Swarm podcast for joining in on our first game of 4E. We also
Interview with Adrian Pommier of Goodman Games
28 juli 2008 |
50 min
Every year, hundreds of adventurers die horrible deaths, all competing for treasure, glory and points to move on to the next round. This isn’t a weird reality TV series, it’s the DCC tourney at Gencon. Adrian Pommier is the man in charge of this year’s Dungeon Crawl Classic Tournament. He’s
Actual Play: Wushu Dodgeball – To Save The World
16 juli 2008 |
131 min
Galactus has challenged the people of Earth to a tournament of dodgeball. Only an unlikely team of misfits stands in the way of Earth’s total destruction. Sound like the new Bruckheimer movie? Naw. It’s our Actual Play one shot using the free action RPG Wushu. The Player: Tom: A sapient
RPPR Episode 17: Bargain Bin Bonanza
9 juli 2008 |
57 min
“Just being in here is a humbling experience for me, because you’re looking through all these records and it’s sort of like a big pile of broken dreams…Whether you want to admit it or not, 10 years down the line you’ll be in here. So keep that in mind when
Actual Play: GURPS Modern League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Episode 1
1 juli 2008 |
132 min
In a world..Our world…Everything is true. Every story you’ve read, every movie you’ve seen, every game you’ve played actually happened. At least those that take place in the here and now. This is the first session of a GURPS 4th edition campaign premised on taking the Alan Moore comic The
RPPR Episode 16: Help Me To Help You
24 juni 2008 |
79 min
While most of our shows so far have focused on running a great game, we thought we would give some advice for the other side of the GM Screen. In other words, the players. Of course, we talk about D&D 4th Edition, the death of Erick Wujcik, recent games we
Interview with the Alpha Omega Team
17 juni 2008 |
61 min
Ethan Haas was right, at least according to David Carter, Earl Fischl and Tom McLaughlin, the team behind Alpha Omega the new post apocalyptic science fantasy RPG from Mind Storm Labs. In the future, the world is ravaged by war and disasters while alien races wage war. Of course, dumb
Actual Play: GURPS Yakuza – Stray Dog
10 juni 2008 |
158 min
Based loosely on Kinji Fukusaku’s Battle Without Honor or Humanity film series and the Akira Kurosawa film Stray Dog, this game takes placed in Hiroshima Japan, 1946. The players are members of the Yamagata Yakuza clan, the newest and smallest family in the city, vulnerable to foreign gangs and larger
Announcing Raillery: A comedy video podcast
4 juni 2008 |
min
I have launched a second podcast: Raillery. I plan to release one new video a week, each as hilarious as this one: Oregon Trail 13. Don’t worry, Tom and I will continue RPPR and I will not put every raillery podcast on this feed. However, since Oregon Trail 13 started
RPPR Episode 15: Let’s Split Up Gang!
30 maj 2008 |
44 min
Just like the Scooby Doo gang, players tend to split up during a game and ike it or not and unless you know what to do, your game can suffer. Most players get bored when they have nothing to do, a divided game can mean the end of your campaign.
RPPR Interview with Tarn Adams, Creator of Dwarf Fortress
20 maj 2008 |
92 min
Tarn Adams Interviewer: Ross Payton Synopsis: Dwarf Fortress is a one of a kind computer game. Part roguelike, part RTS, part fantasy world simulator, this game has to be played to be believed. With no graphics (everything is represented by ASCII symbols), the player is charged with building a mighty
RPPR Episode 14: The Top Ten Books You Never Knew You Needed
9 maj 2008 |
78 min
Music: Can’t Judge a Book by Robin Sylar Promos: Bearswarm Podcast, Nuketown Radio and the Game Traveler Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church New: RPPR Donations We now accept donations to cover the cost of hosting and equipment for our podcast. If you’re a fan of RPPR, contribute. You
RPPR Episode 13: The Awesome Action Packed Alliterative Adventure
23 april 2008 |
58 min
Song: Just Like Bruce Campbell Did by Joe Hero Promo: Sinister Adventures Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Special Guest: Aaron Carsten Check out our new Forums and Twitter Feed! Synopsis: After discussing some listener feedback, with a special defense of the Sluggy Freelance web comic by Aaron Carstein,
Interview with the Eureka writers
3 april 2008 |
64 min
Guests: Jaime Paglia – Creator/Executive Producers of Eureka Bruce Miller – Co-Executive Producer of Eureka Eric Wallace – Staff writer Nick Wauters – Staff writer Hosted and moderated by Diana Botsford Synopsis: I was lucky enough to attend a special voice chat interview with several of the minds behind the
RPPR Episode 12: Everything Old is New Again
2 april 2008 |
55 min
Opening music: I’m Dungeons You’re Dragons by the Alligators Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Promos: Rpgpodcasts.com and The Tome Podcast Brand new: Join the RPPR Facebook group! Synopsis: Sooner or later, your favorite game is going to become old and tired. The players will read every sourcebook, the
RPPR Episode 11: Dungeon Crawl from Here to Eternity – a tribute to Gary Gygax
22 mars 2008 |
39 min
Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Music: A tribute to Mozart by Steffe Coonan Promo: The Escapist Podcast Synopsis: Gary Gygax passed away on March 4 2008. His legacy is the foundation of role playing games as we know them. While we are not old school players who were
RPPR Interview with Sean Jaffe: Blood Dimmed Tides & ZG
12 mars 2008 |
61 min
Sean Jaffe Interview by Ross Payton Synopsis: Back in Episode 4, we gave a shout out to Blood Dimmed Tides, an excellent Old World of Darkness sourcebook for the oceans. One of the book’s writers, Sean Jaffe, popped in to thank us. From there, I contacted him to find out
RPPR Episode 10: Filling in the Flavor Text
4 mars 2008 |
47 min
Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Music by Ghosts I-IV by Nine Inch Nails released under a Creative Commons license Synopsis: Creating adventures for your group can be a pain in the but but we’re here to help. The players can be heartless jerks who stomp all over your
RPPR Episode 09: -10 and counting or PC Death and Dying
15 februari 2008 |
60 min
Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Music by Sabrepulse Synopsis: Death is a fact of life in gaming. A thread I started on rpg.net about PC death generated a bit of discussion about how people handle player characters dying in a game. So, Tom and I discuss how to
Actual Play: The End of the World as we know it?
8 februari 2008 |
118 min
Call of Cthulhu One Shot: The End of the World as we know it? Game run by Ross Payton Players: Tom, Jason and Paul Synopsis: This is a bit of an experimental game. Instead of the PCs being heroic investigators trying to save the world from evil, they are the
Death by Thumbs
26 januari 2008 |
13 min
Written by Ab3 Mixed by Ross Payton Me: “OK you walk into the room and see a group of Hobgoblins sharpening their weapons.” Psycho Dave: “I flash my talisman of the Dark Gods and order them to bow down to the might of Azathoth.” Me: “They bow before you.” Psycho
RPPR Episode 08: The Role of Rules
20 januari 2008 |
52 min
Music by The Old Ones – a Lovecraftian inspired metal band. Brutal! Intro song: Alone in the Mountains Segue for Letter from Tom: Rise! Ending music: Spirits Hosted by Ross Payton, Tom Church and Dan McDowell Synopsis: Rules, the foundation of our hobby. How many rules are enough? When do
RPPR Episode 07: Adult Themes
8 januari 2008 |
39 min
Hosted by Ross Payton and Tom Church Ending music: Warning Forever by Sabrepulse Synopsis: Eventually every gamer encounters an adult theme in gaming. However, it can be hard to handle these topics, given the lack of maturity in many gamers. We discuss past games with mature themes, how to run
Actual Play: Delta Green Eyes Only – A Night on Owlshead Mountain
31 december 2007 |
min
Keeper: Ross Payton Players: Tom Church, Jon and Katie Carter, Matt Howell, Meriam, and Paul You are cordially invited to a night at the opera. “A Night on Owlshead Mountain is a Delta Green adventure that pits investigators against the deadly, lingering aftereffects of Mi-Go activity in rural Vermont. The
RPPR Episode 06: The Bad Player
13 december 2007 |
70 min
A round table discussion with Ross Payton, Tom Church, Cody Walker and Samantha Harrel. Synopsis: Every gamer has been touched by a very special kind of player. The bad player wrecks campaigns, breaks up relationships and causes madness with their inept munchkinism, selfish attitude, and infuriating personal habits. Two guests,
RPPR Episode 05: Loot
30 november 2007 |
min
By Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Since the holidays are around the corner, we turn our attention to that most treasured aspect of gaming: loot. Whether it’s a shiny +5 vorpal longsword or a slightly used bionic arm, every player looks forward to getting more loot. But is that
RPPR Episode 04: Game Quirks
14 november 2007 |
39 min
By Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Sometimes a game just screws up because of trivial issues. Shopping for magic items, chasing red herrings, and arguing about guns. Why does this happen? How can it be fixed? We take a look at these quirks in gaming and provide a few
Little Fears Actual Play: Night of the Squashed Cat
8 november 2007 |
min
RPPR is always expanding, so we are proud to present our first Actual Play. In the future, we’ll bring you a wide variety of games. Please let us know what kind of games you want to hear. Bear in mind this recording was made in 2005 with a simple voice
RPPR Episode 03: When Games Go Bump in the Night
30 oktober 2007 |
min
By Ross Payton and Tom Church BONUS: The notes of the successful Hunter the Reckoning campaign mentioned this episode. If you like modern horror, there are numerous plot hooks and ideas to steal from these notes. Enjoy Synopsis: Horror is a staple of role playing games, but actually making the
RPPR Episode 02: When Games Implode
19 september 2007 |
38 min
Performed by Ross Payton and Tom Church Synopsis: Every gamer has been in a game that has imploded. Why do some games fall apart? We look at how bad GMing can cause a game to not only fail but implode by looking at some of the games we’ve been in.
Episode #1: Gencon wrapup
4 september 2007 |
31 min
RPPR Episode 01 Written and voiced by Ross Payton and Tom Church Our first episode of second edition RPPRm with a wrapup of Gencon and two new segments for the show: Letters from Tom and Gaming Stories. At Gencon, we played in a Call of Cthulhu game run by Scott
The RPPR Spring Lineup
12 april 2007 |
4 min
RPPR has an exciting line up of new shows this spring, such as the Elitist Fuck and GM & DM. Get the preview and send us your feedback. Written by Tom Church and performed by the RPPR staff.
Ab3 Rant #17: The Bad Rifts Project
17 mars 2007 |
25 min
My pallet desires pie but what kind of pie? The patriotic fervor of apple? The esoteric revelations of blueberry? Perhaps the October dream that is pumpkin? Or perhaps the culinary dichotomy known as rhubarb? Ab3 tries playing Palladium’s darling rpg, Rifts, at a local Denny’s. Of course, between El Disgusto’s
Another Flame War on the Internet
19 januari 2007 |
9 min
Perhaps the oldest form of communication on the Internet, flame wars are an integral part of the great conversation. We’ve reenacted a particularly common flame war archetype, gamers bitching about what era of Call of Cthulhu is best and furries. Performed by the RPPR staff
Everybody Loves Beholder!
10 januari 2007 |
min
It’s the hottest new sitcom to hit the airwaves! Beholder, a horrible monster from the underdark, has moved to the big city. What kind of whacky misadventures can this lovable scamp get into? Written & Mixed by Chris Farmer Performed by the RPPR regulars Some sound effects from Freesound. Samples
The Game Masters: RPG Reality Displacement Syndrome
22 november 2006 |
9 min
GM and DM deal with some common and uncommon problems. They teach both players and gamemasters how to stand up for themselves during the game. But more importantly, they also bring to light a rare but important problem, Reality Displacement Syndrome or RDS. When a game lasts too long a
Law and Orcdom
1 september 2006 |
min
Even a world of high fantasy and adventure needs the law. When the law is broken, only a band of brave orcish detectives and the guild of prosecuting attorneys can make things right. However, can they solve the murder of an adult red dragon by an illegally enchanted dragonbane sword? Find out in Law and Orcdom.
The Eye of Argon Part 3
5 juni 2006 |
18 min
Grignr’s quest continues in the Eye of Argon. Can he survive the stygian depths of the prison? Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Ross Payton Mixed by Chris Farmer
Dice Preparation Services Unlimited
31 mars 2006 |
4 min
Do you wish you could have better luck with your dice? DPSU can give you that luck! Listen in to find how you go from a natural 1 botch to a Nat 20 critical hit. Stop letting the GM push you around. Get the dice that can get the job
Red State Vs. Blue State: The RTS
25 februari 2006 |
4 min
America is divided in two camps, the red and the blue. This cannot stand. Take control as the leader of either side and fight for control over the fate of the USA! Build legions of soldiers, from rednecks in pick up trucks or disgruntled suburban teens. In the end, only
Xtreme XP Commercial
11 februari 2006 |
2 min
Sport Drinks today are weak. They don’t provide the extreme amounts of energy gamers need. So, XTREME XP is there to help YOU. How? It provides not only an incredible energy boost, it actually GIVES you EXPERIENCE POINTS. Can you imagine leveling up with a sixpack of Xtreme XP instead
Ab3 rant #18: The D&D Session That Mostly Wasn’t
13 januari 2006 |
18 min
“Why ever be out of character? It’s so much nicer in there. Player characters don’t have problems with girlfriends and jobs and a rash that just won’t go away.” Sometimes getting everyone in the same room at the same time to play D&D isn’t enough. Ab3 discovers that reality often
The Eye of Argon Part 2
12 januari 2006 |
12 min
We continue our rendition of this masterpiece of fantasy literature. Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Chris Farmer Mixed by Chris Farmer
RPPR Presents: The Eye of Argon Part 1
4 januari 2006 |
11 min
The Eye of Argon is one of the classics of fantasy literature, which is why we’re creating an audiobook version of it. Listen to a stirring rendition of this timeless tale, complete with a rather unique theme song. Written by Jim Theis Narrated by Ross Payton Mixed by Chris Farmer
Elitist Fuck Episode 2
23 november 2005 |
9 min
The EF and two gusts discuss discipline at the gaming table. After all, players need to know who sits behind the GM screen and what kind of weapon can be hidden by the screen. Written by Tom Church Edited by Chris Farmer Cast Elitist Fuck – Tom Church Announcer –
High Art: The Role Playing Game
23 november 2005 |
4 min
This is the cutting edge of game design. A game so absolutely brilliant that…that…fuck, rolled a 1 on the Profession (writer) check. BONUS: Listen to the entire flame war! (2:41) Written by Ross Payton Edited by Chris Farmer Cast Gamer 1: Patrick Seth Williams Gamer 2: Tom Church GM: Ross
Interview with the TSR Dragon
23 november 2005 |
7 min
The TSR Dragon, icon of gaming in the 1980s, disappeared after Wizards of the Coast bought the company. Find out what happened to him in his first interview in many years. Written and edited by Chris Farmer Cast Interviewer: Chris Farmer The Dragon: Tom Church Miranda: Karee Kimple Peter Adkinson:
Game Masters Episode 1
23 november 2005 |
6 min
Not every campaign runs smoothly. When players start throwing chairs while the GM weeps, call the Game Masters, the first role playing radio advice show. Written by Ross Payton Edited by Chris Farmer Cast GM: Ross Payton DM: Tom Church Caller 1: Chris Farmer
Oregon Trail 13 Commercial
23 november 2005 |
4 min
Let’s face it. American made video game RPGs suck. Stupid games like Fallout and Fable lack the beauty of tentacled chaos demons and incoherent storylines that only a Japanese RPG can deliver. But now, the Japanese have taken the American classic, The Oregon Trail and made it better…with chaos nose
Elitist Fuck episode 1
23 november 2005 |
10 min
In the gaming community, there is always someone better than you. He knows more about the rules, his character is higher level and he owns more gaming books than you ever will. He’s also never wrong. About anything. And now he has his own show. Meet the Elitist Fuck. Written
The Achy Breaky Mythos
23 november 2005 |
16 min
The horrors beyond Time and Space pale in comparison to gaming sometimes. AB3 discovers this as he joins a Call of Cthulhu game run by Biff Bam, a Southern drawl speaking fan of Billy Ray Cyrus. Scrape, Scrape, Scraaapppeee. Written by Al Bruno III Edited by Chris Farmer Cast: AB3
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