
RPG Ramblings
By Jeff Jones
Along the way we will ramble about other things of interest or hot topics.

RPG RamblingsSep 23, 2023
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E133. “See You, Space Cowboy” with Onslaught Six [VIDEO]
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Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Onslaught Six joins me. He is one of the writers for Gary’s Appendix whose articles are as interesting as his moniker is mysterious. We move past the veil and discuss the cool things he made and the fun projects slated for the future. I suggest you check out his website and take a listen to some of the songs he recorded.
The bounty is on the move. Sisters and brothers…It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Onslaught Six
Twitter: @onslaughtsix
Website: https://onslaughtsix.com/
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E133. “See You, Space Cowboy” with Onslaught Six
3.32
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Onslaught Six joins me. He is one of the writers for Gary’s Appendix whose articles are as interesting as his moniker is mysterious. We move past the veil and discuss the cool things he made and the fun projects slated for the future. I suggest you check out his website and take a listen to some of the songs he recorded.
The bounty is on the move. Sisters and brothers…It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Onslaught Six
Twitter: @onslaughtsix
Website: https://onslaughtsix.com/
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

Call-in: Am I Wrong about 5th edition DnD?
Listen to find out!
![Journey into Adventure Writing - The Pulsating Crypt of the Crocodile God - with Donn Stroud. [Video]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2347277/2347277-1694226369251-dbdeba3a9f6ab.jpg)
Journey into Adventure Writing - The Pulsating Crypt of the Crocodile God - with Donn Stroud. [Video]
At the end of episode 131 of RPG Ramblings I put Donn on the spot. I asked him to do a brainstorming session. This episode is that session. Caught flat-footed he did a valiant job in spit-balling. We take the germ of an idea and develop it further. I plan to have different guests on the show to further develop this adventure. Follow along brave traveller, The Pulsating Crypt of the Crocodile God awaits.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Donn Stroud
Twitter: @DonnStroud
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2038851623/ruination-pilgrimage
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

Journey into Adventure Writing - The Pulsating Crypt of the Crocodile God - with Donn Stroud
Journey into Adventure Writing - with Donn Stroud.
At the end of episode 131 of RPG Ramblings, I put Donn on the spot. I asked him to do a brainstorming session. This episode is that session. Caught flat-footed, he did a valiant job in spit-balling. We take the germ of an idea and develop it further. I plan to have different guests on the show to further develop this adventure. Follow along brave traveller, The Pulsating Crypt of the Crocodile God awaits.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Donn Stroud
Twitter: @DonnStroud
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2038851623/ruination-pilgrimage
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E132. “An Amazing Aztec RPG” with The Basic Expert
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Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Jonathan Torres, otherwise known as The Basic Expert joins me, and we talk about his most recent Kickstarter Macuahuital….a white box hack for playing in a semi-mythological Aztec empire. This isn’t a mere reskinning of the game system. Jon adds themes and mechanics to create a robust roleplaying experience.
We are on the hunt, glory awaits us. Sisters and brothers…It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jonathan Torres
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebasicexpert/macuahuitl-whitebox-roleplaying-in-the-aztec-empire/description
Website: https://thebasicexpert.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasicExpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBasicExpert1
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com
![E132. “An Amazing Aztec RPG” with The Basic Expert [VIDEO VERSION]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/2347277/2347277-1607180730317-8dc99bab3e6fc.jpg)
E132. “An Amazing Aztec RPG” with The Basic Expert [VIDEO VERSION]
3.31
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Jonathan Torres, otherwise known as The Basic Expert joins me, and we talk about his most recent Kickstarter Macuahuital….a white box hack for playing in a semi-mythological Aztec empire. This isn’t a mere reskinning of the game system. Jon adds themes and mechanics to create a robust roleplaying experience.
We are on the hunt, glory awaits us. Sisters and brothers…It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jonathan Torres
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thebasicexpert/macuahuitl-whitebox-roleplaying-in-the-aztec-empire/description
Website: https://thebasicexpert.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBasicExpert
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBasicExpert1
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E131. “Counting Crows and RPGs” with Donn Stroud
3.30
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Donn Stroud joins me, and we talk about the current state of affairs with Ruination Pilgrimage and all sorts of other groovy topics. A rambling palette cleanser….if you like.
The chaos portal opens, sisters and brothers…Lets see what this episode holds, It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Donn Stroud
Twitter: @DonnStroud
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2038851623/ruination-pilgrimage
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com
![E131. “Counting Crows and RPGs” with Donn Stroud [VIDEO VERSION]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo400/2347277/2347277-1607180730317-8dc99bab3e6fc.jpg)
E131. “Counting Crows and RPGs” with Donn Stroud [VIDEO VERSION]
3.30
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Donn Stroud joins me, and we talk about the current state of affairs with Ruination Pilgrimage and all sorts of other groovy topics. A rambling palette cleanser….if you like.
The chaos portal opens, sisters and brothers…Lets see what this episode holds, It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Donn Stroud
Twitter: @DonnStroud
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2038851623/ruination-pilgrimage
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com
![Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [audio]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2347277/2347277-1693017965038-082e0360923e2.jpg)
Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [audio]
We are commissioning Dave is writing a Sword and Sorcery adventure and Dave and I discuss the details. He already provided a rough draft and now we are taking what he wrote and discussing next steps.
This may not be the fare you are looking for, but I had people reach out to me asking for such content.
I am not an expert, by any strech, so take what you hear with a grain of salt. stretch
![Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [video]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/2347277/2347277-1693017466161-813f6b146c1dd.jpg)
Journey into Adventure Writing - The Blood of Nanku-Bhala [video]
We are commissioning Dave is writing a Sword and Sorcery adventure and Dave and I discuss the details. He already provided a rough draft and now we are taking what he wrote and discussing next steps.
This may not be the fare you are looking for, but I had people reach out to me asking for such content.
I am not an expert, by any strech, so take what you hear with a grain of salt. stretch

E130. “A Lost Hungarian Vampire and Pod People” - RPG Ramblings with Laszlo Tamasfi
3.29
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Laszlo Tamashfi joins me to discuss an obscure Hungarian vampire film, his Kickstarter (Pod People) and everything in between. We go into some uncharted waters, but we land the boat back into home port.
Links in the show notes.
The hive mind is trying to take over our world, and there is no time to rest. Sisters and brothers. It time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Laszlo Tamasfi
Website: https://www.strangersfromnowhere.com
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1202282794/pod-people-a-horror-science-fiction-rpg-zine
Twitter: https://twitter.com/strangersfromn1
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E129. “Is It Worth Going To GENCON?” - RPG Ramblings
3.28
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
I have a Patreon that pays for my Zoom subscription. If you have some extra shekels burning an hole in your pocket, feel free to follow the link and support this show.
The mission is a go, time to jack in. Sisters and brothers. It time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

Call-in from Rob C - Gary's Appendix
Link to Down In A Heap podcast.
https://open.spotify.com/show/3AV73btHVtC7aSfQrwTr7H?si=ed3036b220a6473f

E128. “Netcrawling” - RPG Ramblings with James Pozenel
3.27
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, James Pozenel of Horseshack games joins me. He does freelance work for Goodman Games and keeps that house system close to his heart. We talk about his upcoming game, Netcrawl and ramble a bit.
I have a Patreon that pays for my Zoom subscription. If you have some extra shekels burning an hole in your pocket, feel free to follow the link and support this show.
The mission is a go, time to jack in. Sisters and brothers. It time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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James Pozenel
Twitter: @lectrotext
Twitter: @NetcrawlRpg
Website: https://www.horseshark.games
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

Behind the Scenes of a Kickstarter
Have a peek into my mind and behind the dashboard of a Kickstarter in progress.

E124. “Choosing Typefaces” - RPG Ramblings Guide to Layout
3.23
In this video, I discuss the importance of selecting the right typefaces for your publication because they play a vital role in shaping the overall aesthetic and readability of your work.
This a high-level view intended to provide the basic guidelines for beginners to aid in producing a product that is both easy to read and aesthetically pleasing.
Links:
https://www.creativebloq.com/typography/20-perfect-type-pairings-3132120
https://www.leadpages.com/blog/best-google-fonts
https://www.typewolf.com/top-10-body-text-fonts
https://www.thoughtco.com/body-copy-in-typography-1078253
https://www.lifewire.com/classic-serif-fonts-print-projects-1077407
https://fabrikbrands.com/best-sans-serif-fonts/
https://fontmeme.com/famous-logos-created-with-futura-font/
https://gatekeeperpress.com/most-readable-font-for-print/
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E127. “Rambling with Jeff Grubb” - RPG Ramblings with Jeff Grubb
3.26
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Jeff Grubb joins me. He is known for the prolific number of game supplements he wrote for TSR “back in the day.” His involvement in so many iconic projects makes him one of the key people who shaped the direction of Dungeons and Dragons in the eighties and nineties. He left TSR decades ago, but his proverbial pen still keeps writing. As to be expected, we ramble about things old and new.
I have a Patreon that pays for my Zoom subscription. If you have some extra shekels burning an hole in your pocket, feel free to follow the link and support this show.
The portal is opening, sisters and brothers. It time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Index of games that Jeff worked on - https://index.rpg.net/display-search.phtml?key=contributor&value=Jeff+Grubb
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E125. “Random Title Generators” - Journey Into Adventure Writing
3.24
In this video, I talk about various tools used for generating random titles for Sword and Sorcery Adventures. Creating evocative titles for role-playing game and supplements is key invoke excitement in the players and interest in the customer.
This includes tools from
ChatGPT
Astonishing Sorcerers and Swordsman of Hybrid
2d20 Conan GM’s Screen
Tome of Adventure Design
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E126. “CyberBlood RPG” with Michael Scott
3.25
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Michael Scott joins me to talk bout his upcoming cyberpunk kickstarter, CyberBlood. If you are itching for some fast-paced action, look no further.
I have a Patreon that can always use some backers. The current cadre covers most of my Zoom costs and to them, I am most thankful.
Our inside man just cut the power to the warehouse and it is time to breach. Sisters and brothers, it is time to ramble.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Michael Scott
Twitter: @ _CyberBlood_
Kickstarter: https://kickstarter.com/projects/cyberblood/cyberblood…
Website: https://www.cyberblood.net
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.comAscolese

RPG Ramblings Guide to Layout: Initial Research
The first in a series exploring my approach to layout. I have no formal training. This is a series to help beginners...not a serious course.

E123. “This Got Wyrd!” with Zac Goings
3.22
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Zac Goings of STONEworks gaming joins me and talks about his GrymWyrd Omnibus 5e Kickstarter. We discuss using horror in gaming and the challenges he faced in getting this product from concept to Kickstarter. Like all heroic journeys, it wasn’t a straight and easy path.
Check out Patreon for the unedited version. There is a lot of fat on that slab of bacon.
The mist is forming in the bog. Who knows what foul creatures lurk in the growing darkness? Sisters and brothers, i+t is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.com

E122. “Fireside Chat” with Travis Miller
3.21
Welcome RPG Ramblings with Jeff Jones. This a weekly show exploring the various details of the TableTop RPG hobby through discussions with interesting people.
Today, Travis Miller, of the Grumpy Wizard blog joins me and we have chat about a variety of topics.
Sisters and brothers, pontifications await. It is time to get rambling.
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Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RPG_Ramblings
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Travis Miller
Twitter: @grump_e_wizard
Blog: https://grumpywizard.home.blog
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grumpewizard/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grumpeewizard/
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Jeff Jones
Twitter: @I_Am_Jeffrey
Itch.io: https://jeffrey-a-jones.itch.io
DriveThru: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?author=Jeffrey%20A%20Jones
Intro and Outro Music: Jungle Juice by Wataboi from Pixabay.com/music
Sound Effects: https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.comAscolese
