Random Screed
By Random Screed
I go on rants about things in life, usually concerning Mental Health and using Tabletop Role-playing games to deal with my struggles.
I host the podcast Hobbs & Friends.
You can contact me by email: hnfhobbs@gmail.com
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Random ScreedAug 09, 2023
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24:11
What kind of GM are you?
I have some new topics dissolving all other thoughts. Thanks for the calls!!
Aug 09, 202324:11
Better than a burn out
How do you deal with IP in your campaign prep? I ask this question and more!! Thank you to Spencer, Peter, Jason, and Anthony for their call ins this episide.
Aug 03, 202322:33
Call in Catsup
Predominantly populated with Screeder call ins concerning levels of play, death of the OSR, and me campaign prep episodes. Many thousands of thanks to Pink Phantom, Jason, Rich, Mike and Joe Richter!!
Jul 20, 202325:20
The Final Level of Play
Great call in from Anthony and a bit of a wrap from yours truly. Easter egg from the Whispering GM.
Jul 12, 202318:12
Connecting the Dots
Wrapping up last episode with a recap of how the first session went and some more spoilers on Low Fantasy Gaming products.
Jul 05, 202322:32
Game Day
An episode gathering my day preparing for the first session of a new campaign... Low Plains Grifters
Jul 04, 202316:35
POSR
New discussion about higher tiers of play in bx games and the POSR. Call ins from Rich and Connerly
Jun 28, 202321:00
NTX 2023 wrap
Top thoughts from NTX and an ode to Ryan Moore
Jun 21, 202325:44
2nd Levels of Play
Continued discussion on levels of play with calls from Connerly, Karl, and Harrigan!!
Jun 09, 202324:22
Levels of play
Discussion on differing player needs with calls from Che and Connerly
May 24, 202329:16
NTX... Engage
Call ins from Karl and the Other Jason. I also broach the concept of the importance of engaging with mechanisms of a TTRPG
May 01, 202331:04
Extra credit
Talking about economy in sci fi games with call ins from Jason and Karl!
Apr 15, 202323:22
Two and a half thumbs
Talking about my wounded ankle and recent experience with Mongoose Traveller 2e. Thanks for the call ins from Jason, Rich and Jeff!!
Apr 06, 202327:60
Gone Gary
I lament my missing Gary con XV sure you an injury and catch you all up on recent gaming experiences
Mar 28, 202322:39
Gary is Coming
Discussion about Mongoose Traveller, Warhammer 4, We Deal in Lead and call ins from Jason and Evil Jeff!
Mar 20, 202323:13
Forking spoons
Updates and talk about character death abd identifying magic items. And Conning talk too! Thanks Jason Connerly!
Mar 15, 202325:49
Your dead, Jim
Some status report on my absence and long-winded discussion about pc death as player and GM.
Feb 02, 202321:42
Rediscussions
A number of call ins from below screeders; Jay, Rich, Karl, and The Pink Phantom discussing Traveller, Domain Play, and Dungeon 23
Jan 08, 202329:18
Traveller and 2023
Message from Mike Hess and some discussion on my Traveller experience, #dungeon23, and my future endeavours for the year.
Jan 04, 202324:20
NSR and failing to rise
Call in from Karl Rodriguez about traveller, Cairn and NSR talk, some thoughts on a playtest of Burn 2d6 and how I failed in the Christmas season
Dec 28, 202227:32
Generating characters
Made some characters. Responded to Connerly. Talked about Cairn and some hacks. Check it out you're wont to
Dec 15, 202225:30
Gotcha Expectations
I discuss some gameplay from Hawkmoon RPG and Legendary Kalmatta concerning GOTCHA traps and get a bit personal concerning expectations.
Nov 28, 202215:25
Gaming in the Gamerhood
Discussion topics springing fourth from recent play and a call in from Karl
Nov 03, 202216:50
Con the con
I answer a caller's question convening con games with a little help from my friends.
Oct 30, 202207:33
Khromarium
Call ins from Kevin and Jason and discussion about a new Hyperborea campaign I'm streaming.
Oct 27, 202217:21
Gamehole 22
Call in from Jason Connerly and talking head about recent games and random thoughts
Oct 24, 202221:07
Join or die
New callers with arrive feedback on previous episode's topics, Josh and Kevin. Thank you. New discussion on Critical Hits and Join or Die
Sep 11, 202219:24
Location as character
Call-ins from Jason, Taylor, Colin, and Karl. Commentary on Greyhawk and location as character in your TTRPGS.
Sep 01, 202227:44
Cover me
Call ins from Jason, Craig, and Taylor. We talk about death saves, cover and recap a couple games.
Aug 27, 202229:33
Death Saves
Call in from Larry and some conversation around a couple recaps and when to death save.
Aug 19, 202217:43
Carry on
Episode includes continued conversation about social conflict mechanics, showdown rules and podcast yahoos with calls from Rob C, Aron, and Jason.
Aug 11, 202230:38
Just Getting started
Lots of call-in conversation about duels, social conflict in games, and the responsibility of motivation from Jason, Karl, Aimee, Colin, Taylor, and Rich. Thank you for listening and engaging with the show.
Aug 06, 202235:02
Let's fight...with words
Continued discussion concerning whose job is it anyway? We got a call-in from Jerry and Jason comes through for The Other Screed.
Jul 21, 202226:26
Koelman Day
Let's f**k up cancer and help a fellow gamer! The Other Screed, gaming updates and some discussion about the gms job. Thanks to Jason Connerly for the call-ins.
Jul 08, 202230:34
Player absence
A new segment with The Other Jason and call ins from Larry and Karl as well as a query from JE Shields.
Jun 26, 202233:42
Talkin bout immersion
Call ins from Karl and Che. Topics of note; immersion, space crawls, rphb influencers
Jun 20, 202224:07
How to West March
Call ins from Che, Karl, Amy Lee, and Larry. I try to answer Che's question on how to West March and add a bit of food for thought .
Jun 15, 202225:20
NTRPG 2022 in brief
Mostly call ins from Karl and Taylor and a sneak peek for next episode courtesy of Che.
Jun 06, 202217:49
Marshal Baity
Congrats to David Baity and thanks to RFED! Some sad news and a query about keeping campaigns alive.
May 22, 202218:51
Duet Gaming
Call in from Larry and extended commentary about Duet Gaming and North Texas!
May 06, 202219:55
Breaking News
Anither call-in episode about retcon and rulings not rules. Wait to the the to hear the breaking news. Thanks for call-ins from Arlen, Karl, Colin, Taylor, and Rich.
Apr 26, 202233:25
Retcon redux
Call-ins about retconning from Arlen, Karl, Che, Cody, Taylor, and Larry. I wax a bit about the portrayal of bipolar disorder in media and specifically Ozark. Thanks to my guy TJ for the great transitions and bumpers.
Apr 03, 202227:34
OSRIP
Call in episode from Rich and Arlen concerning retconning PLUS commentary and a shout out concerning character mortality in old school games.
Mar 31, 202230:28
Retcon
Short episode concerning a Status Report and sine discussion on Retconning.
Mar 18, 202211:41
Re-Acclimating
Call ins from Larry, Karl, and Arlen. I recall the last couple weeks, ask for advice, and shootout a need for a streaming actual plays community.
Mar 07, 202230:56
Recapping Con of the North
Call ins from Taylor and Larry
Feb 24, 202225:22
Conning
Calls from Karl and Che and since discussion about my recent experience with Bser Con 2022.
Feb 11, 202225:25
Wrapping a Campaign
Turn the page off the past and requesting aid in ending a campaign. Call ins from Karl, Larry, Arlen, and Rob! Thanks, Screeders!!
Jan 18, 202223:32
Punks and BPD
Had some questions about what I meant about less punk in my cyberpunk and I tried to talk about it. I also had some emotional discussion admitting I'm on the BPD line too and how that affects my relationships and why I feel the way I do more often than not. Call ins from Karl at GMologist Presents, Arlen from Live From Pellam's Wasteland, and Larry/Mumphry from Mumphrys Musings RPG Beginnings.
Jan 11, 202226:05
What is 2022
This show isn't really about 2022. It's about making my way through life the best way that I know. Do what's right. Learn. Grow. Share. I hope you enjoy it. Call in from Karl Rodrigeuz from GMologist Presents.
Jan 07, 202221:57