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Hapless would-be actor and comedy writer Jim Ryan pits his characters against each other in a series of no-holds-barred debates covering anything and everything about role-playing games. But can they do it in under five minutes? Tune in and find out!
| Episode Name | Time | Release Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode XLVI - Background Noise | 3:24 | 08/25/2010 | How important is having a background story for your campaign? A bounty hunter and a cleric sit down and chat amenably about the subject. PanelistsFather Vernon Corey, High Priest of the Temple of St. WilfordDr. Joseph "Doc" Anthrax |
| Not Going to GenCon - 2010 | 16:41 | 08/09/2010 | I didn't get to go to GenCon and decided to record a chat about it! I commiserated with three other folks (Kim, Jason and Kent) who also didn't get to go this year. Fair warning: we rambled for about half an hour! Jason's Blog Kim's Audio Projects For full show notes, go here. |
| Episode XLV - Getting a Transfer Slip | 3:34 | 07/22/2010 | Is it a good idea to bring an old PC into a new game? A cyber-hacker and a government agent delve into what it means to transfer your character. Panelists:Reflux (Live via the Neural Net)Special Agent Jack McCandless Intro by Katharina of the Every Photo Tells podcast. |
| Episode XLIV - House Arrest | 4:52 | 06/14/2010 | Are house rules the way to go when running an RPG or are they a bad idea? A pirate and a futuristic military grunt take each other to task on the issue. Panelists:Darin Payne, Captain of the IronbloodSgt. Dan Saunders of the Planetary Exploration Force (voiced by Indiana Jim) Shoutout... |
| Episode XLIII - The Book Was Better | 05/09/2010 | Is it a good idea to adapt an RPG from another source, such as a series of novels? Our two undead panelists ponder the pros and cons of adaptation. Panelists: Baron Thandor Karn of the Dark Basin Lord Connor Shadowbane Announcement: Go check out the 2010 Podcast Listener Survey! Shoutout... | |
| Episode XLII - The PC's Pain Falls Mainly on the Planes | 3:22 | 04/01/2010 | Is planar travel cool and exciting or is it just a tool to help the Game Master mess with the players? A college professor and a dwarf engineer debate the subject. Panelists:Solomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversitySoren Magnus, Chief Engineer of the Dwarven... |
| Episode XLI - My Power Source is Bigger Than Yours | 3:33 | 03/17/2010 | Listen in as an old feud between two fantasy characters comes burbling to the surface. A wizard and a cleric face off to discuss which kind of power is better: Arcane or Divine? Panelists:Archwizard Avan Brightstar, Vizier to the Elven Court of NeverrestFather Vernon Corey, High Priest of... |
| Episode XL - Lawyering Up | 3:16 | 03/10/2010 | Is the guy who always knows the rules a help or a nuisance? A samurai and a superhero talk about the place of rules lawyers in RPGs. Panelists: Masato Nakajima, Samurai to the Court of Orange Blossoms Captain Radiant of the Integrity Force |
| Episode XXXIX - Juggling GMs | 4:37 | 03/02/2010 | Is it a good idea to rotate Game Masters in an ongoing campaign? Listen in as preacher and a hacker toss the issue back and forth between them like a rag doll! Panelists:Reverend Jedediah Black, DemonologistReflux (Live via the Neural Net) Shameless Self-Promotion: The Every World News... |
| Episode XXXVIII - Are You Ever Going To Role Play That Flaw? | 3:51 | 12/15/2009 | Advantages & Disadvantages. Merits & Flaws. Edges & Hindrances. Are they helpful to a game? A vampire and a college professor debate the pros and cons.Panelists:Lord Connor ShadowbaneSolomon Eldridge, Professor of Anthropology at Miskatonic UniversityNOTE:There will be a slight delay... |