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Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi

Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi

By Menion (AKA Rob)

Menion (AKA Rob) joins the discussion and lays bare his thoughts on life and role-playing games.
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Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous BushiApr 01, 2023

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So You Say You Want an Evolution…

So You Say You Want an Evolution…

S4E20: My personal reasons for disliking the term “evolution” with respect to games, some initial thoughts on developing my scenario “Daughter of the Sun” for RuneQuest, and other odds and ends, but no call ins this time.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 09, 202343:15
D&D Difficulties: The Struggle Is Real

D&D Difficulties: The Struggle Is Real

S4E19: AD&D Ravenloft session 5 (and 6?) recap, D&D difficulties, and calls-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast (retold by me), “Johnny”, and Chgwz of the Dungeon Master’s Handbook Podcast. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, and Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 04, 202352:44
Hexcrawls in Barovia

Hexcrawls in Barovia

S4E18: Hexcrawls, AD&D Ravenloft session 4 recap and calls-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast (Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters) and Joe of Hindsightless podcast (Hindsightless • A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters). You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter). Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 25, 202301:00:44
Rungeons & Quegons

Rungeons & Quegons

S4E17: I short(ish) update and calls-ins from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast and Andrew of Breakfast in the Ruins podcast.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 10, 202331:34
Six Seasons in Sakura

Six Seasons in Sakura

S4E16: I take a walk among cherry blossoms (sakura) in this update on where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 01, 202343:47
Big Tent OSR: Bringing RPGs Back to the People

Big Tent OSR: Bringing RPGs Back to the People

S4E15: In this episode I’m joined with Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast to discuss swords & sorcery, the OSR and #OSRoctober. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 23, 202201:16:43
OSR October Special: New Old-School Games & Surprise Unboxing

OSR October Special: New Old-School Games & Surprise Unboxing

S4E14: I give a quick review of Warlock! (Traitor’s Edition), Blacksword Hack, and The Lost Dungeon’s of Tonisborg. Then I surprise myself by unboxing a lucky old-school RuneQuest campaign pack! Please check out #OSRoctober on Twitter as well as podcasts/YouTube media by Bandit’s Keep, The Redcap’s Podcast, Down in a Heap, Clerics Wear Ringmail, and all good guerrilla podcasters!
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 15, 202240:05
Reading the Runes, Reaching for Illumination

Reading the Runes, Reaching for Illumination

S4E13: Discussion of RuneQuest, RoleMaster, pulp fantasy fiction, system exploration, the condensed potential of old-school D&D adventures, GM anxiety, and teamplay enjoyment. Magnificent call in from: Anthony/Runeslinger (Casting Shadows podcast), Jason (Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast podcast), Che (Roleplay Rescue podcast), and MW Lewis (World of MW Lewis podcast). You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Aug 13, 202252:30
Ordered Chaos: Glorantha & Jonstown Compendium with Nick Brooke

Ordered Chaos: Glorantha & Jonstown Compendium with Nick Brooke

S4E12: In this episode Jonstown Compendium ambassador Nick Brooke joins me to discuss RuneQuest, roleplaying in Glorantha and the Jonstown Compendium. For more information on the JC and a link Drivethru RPG please go to: www.chaosium.com/runequest-community-content/
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 23, 202201:05:38
CRPGs, Pulp Fiction, RuneQuest & GM Anxiety

CRPGs, Pulp Fiction, RuneQuest & GM Anxiety

S4E11: This episode overflows with wonderful call-ins and rambling replies about CRPGs, the pulps, RuneQuest and GM anxiety. Thanks to fellow podcasters Joe of Hindsightless, Che of Roleplay Rescue, Colin of Spikepit, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast (Jason’s episode about Grogcon can be found at https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id1494636468?l=en&i=1000569947552). You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 17, 202245:44
Confessions in the Ruins: Pulp Fantasy with Andy

Confessions in the Ruins: Pulp Fantasy with Andy

S4E10: (Warning: Contains some objectionable language/“profanity”, and alcohol consumption). No call-ins or self-indulgent monologues today - instead I talk with Andy of Breakfast in the Ruins podcast about Moorcock, the pulps, work and hobbies, as well as podcasting and why we do it. Thanks, Andy! Breakfast in the Ruins can be found at on the Website breakfastintheruins.com and on Apple Podcasts at podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/breakfast-in-the-ruins/id1483375608 .
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 09, 202201:17:47
Ruminating over the Runes

Ruminating over the Runes

S4E9: A call-in inspired episode about RuneQuest with a brief recap of session 2 of my current RQ campaign. Call-ins from Karl of the GMologist Presents podcast, Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube channel calls, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Che of Roleplay Rescue, and Joe of Hindsightless. Thanks, people!
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 03, 202252:19
Pool of Reminiscence with James of Grogtalk

Pool of Reminiscence with James of Grogtalk

S4E8: In this episode I talk with James about the 1988 Advanced Dungeons & Dragons RPG computer game “Pool of Radiance” and its impact on the gaming scene of the time. Grogtalk airs live at 8am EST on YouTube every other Saturday, and the back catalogue is available from Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/grogtalk-podcast/id1450092161. If you’re interested in the old-school Florida gaming convention Grogcon, please visit https://www.grogcon.com/. The quote about Pool of Radiance was taken from the Wikipedia entry at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pool_of_Radiance?wprov=sfti1. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 27, 202245:43
Talking Minis & the UK Old School with Fabio

Talking Minis & the UK Old School with Fabio

Series 4, episode 7: In this episode I talk with Fabio about the early RPG and wargaming scene in 1970s/80s London, his continuing interests in RPGs today, and his involvement in Morgue Miniatures. Although ended, you can see Morgue Miniatures’ fabulous Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/morgueminiatures/battlefield-bones. Please also check out their shop here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MorgueMiniatures. I’m not involved in any way and haven’t received any kickbacks for this episode - I merely like what Fabio is doing and thought it might be of interest to some of you.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 23, 202247:31
Our Glorantha Will Vary: Running My First RuneQuest Campaign

Our Glorantha Will Vary: Running My First RuneQuest Campaign

Series 4, episode 6: Join me for a walk through Kyoto while I provide a breakdown of my inaugural RuneQuest Glorantha campaign and detail how I’ve gotten started. Also, I have some great call-ins once more from Karl of the GMologist Presents podcast and Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube channel calls.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 19, 202201:04:33
Gherkins & Marge

Gherkins & Marge

Series 4, episode 5: I walk and talk, giving a fuller recap of my AD&D and Old-School Essentials, and discuss remote attendance at the table, noise, and filling in the narrative gaps with players. Call-ins from Karl of the GMologist Presents podcast and Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube channel calls. What was in those sandwiches? Gherkins, marge… You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 11, 202252:11
Sandwiches & Sorcery

Sandwiches & Sorcery

Series 4, episode 4: I discuss the games I’m running and playing in while making my packed lunch, and Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube channel calls in to discuss magic and tournament adventures in D&D. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 05, 202239:46
Guidelines & Liberation: XP Calls, AD&D Recap

Guidelines & Liberation: XP Calls, AD&D Recap

Series 4, episode 3: I take some call ins from mid-April on my guidelines for XP in old-school D&D and other topics from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Daniel of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube. After that I discuss the latest developments in my AD&D Greyhawk campaign. Details of my XP guidelines can be found on my blog at https://timrousbushi.blogspot.com/2022/04/xp-guidelines-for-old-school-d.html. Thank you to you the listener for lending me your ears. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 04, 202252:59
Old-school XP Guidelines & RuneQuest Reminiscences

Old-school XP Guidelines & RuneQuest Reminiscences

Series 4, episode 2: This time I explain my guidelines for XP in old-school D&D, reminisce about GMing RuneQuest and MERP/RoleMaster as a 13 year old, and reply to some call ins from Joe of Hindsightless, BJ of Arcane Alienist, and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Details of my XP guidelines can be found on my blog at https://timrousbushi.blogspot.com/2022/04/xp-guidelines-for-old-school-d.html. Thank you to you the listener for lending me your ears. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/,
Apr 16, 202201:01:55
Spell-switching in Old-school D&D

Spell-switching in Old-school D&D

Series 4, episode 1: Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast kindly opens the show with some kind words, and then we’re off walking and researching about spell memorization in old-school D&D, and proposing some slight alterations to standard method. After flapping my gums about the minutiae of old games, I take you on an audio tour of Bukkoji temple in central Kyoto. Thank you to you the listener for lending me your ears. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, inclusiveness and much more. Thank you to all the callers for making this episode, and to you the listener for lending me your ear. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 09, 202240:44
Season’s End

Season’s End

Series 3, episode 27: This is the definitive and actual end of series 3, and consists entirely of calls from RPG community podcasters: Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless, MW of the Worlds of MW Lewis, Runeslinger of Casting Shadows, and Brian of Have to Look that Up. Topics include Middle-Earth/The Silmarillion, inclusiveness and much more. Thank you to all the callers for making this episode, and to you the listener for lending me your ear.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 02, 202247:14
The Road Goes Ever On

The Road Goes Ever On

Series 3, episode 26: The podcast to end series 3, kicks off with calls from Che of Roleplay Rescue, and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. We talk some Middle-Earth before I end the series with some topic proposals for series 4 (not 4 as mistakenly stated in my ramblings).
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 26, 202251:12
Not One of Them

Not One of Them

Series 3, episode 25: “I am not, and never have been, a member of the far-right” - having been associated in a recent YouTube vid with the RPG Alt-Right, the first 10 minutes is a refutation of that, and a reassertion of what I stand for. Following that, I focus on some call ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Karl of The GMologist Presents, and Joe of Hindsightless. Mentioned in this show is an episode Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast to which I was invited onto to discuss the 1974 Italian vigilante movie Street Law (“Il cittadino si ribella”): https://t.co/AnjR5kchxS
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 19, 202246:37
The Game Hacker: An Interview with Loco Ludus

The Game Hacker: An Interview with Loco Ludus

Series 3, episode 24: In this episode I take a virtual ramble with Barny of Loco Ludus and learn about game hacking, educational games, and contributing to society through games. It’s quite long, but I offer it up here in full and uncut.
Support Loco Ludus’ Neo-Triassic Shoreline Regression Syndrome zine on Ko-fi.com: ko-fi.com/post/Neo-Triassic-Shoreline-Regression-Syndrome-Zine-Mo-J3J0AEQ6N. Trickster’s Net (free rules and sheets): tricksters-net.itch.io/tricksters-net. Counterpointd6 system (free): loco-ludus.itch.io/counterpointd6. Zine Month 2022: www.zinemonth.com.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 14, 202201:21:34
So Much Inspiring Material, So Little Time!

So Much Inspiring Material, So Little Time!

Series 3, episode 23: I present my initial impressions of three new purchases: Mork Borg, The Company of the Dragon (RuneQuest), and The One Ring (2nd edition). Thanks to Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting for the kind words on my previous 100th episode.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 12, 202201:00:23
A Little Help From My Friends (100th episode?)

A Little Help From My Friends (100th episode?)

Series 3, Episode 22: This seems to be my 100th episode - I didn’t realize until I was about to hit the publish button. Just a short call-in episode to break the silence. Thank you to Karl of The GMologist Presents, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and MW of The Worlds of MW Lewis. The link to the interactive Greyhawk map mention by MW is here: www.canonfire.com/cf/ghadventures.php

You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 30, 202217:43
New Year Session Recap Bonanza!

New Year Session Recap Bonanza!

Series 3, Episode 21: Recaps of Arduin Grimoire (Village of Hommlet), WFRP (Death on the Reik), AD&D (Secret of the Slavers’ Stockade) and OSE (Incandescent Grottoes) sessions, interspersed with call-ins from Joe of Hindsightless, Karl of The GMologist Presents and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 13, 202259:25
2022 New Year Call-ins

2022 New Year Call-ins

Series 3, Episode 20: A call-in episode featuring calls from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Joe of Hindsightless and Brian of Have To Look That Up on RuneQuest and miscellaneous topics.
You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 09, 202218:18
Snow in Kyoto: New Year’s Day Bonus Ramble

Snow in Kyoto: New Year’s Day Bonus Ramble

Series 3, Episode 19: I take a New Years ramble, respond to call-ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Daniel of Bandits Keep and Joe of Hindsightless (discussing AD&D, Dark Sun, OSE and RuneQuest Glorantha), and talk about RPGs, Japan and communication.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 01, 202254:31
RPG Past, RPG Future

RPG Past, RPG Future

Series 3, Episode 18: I ask Rob Ricchie of Flipping & Turning zine about the very early days of playing D&D, take a call-in from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, give a recap of my 23rd session of our Old-School Essentials session, and talk about my RPG plans for 2022.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 30, 202157:34
RPG Xmas (Not So) Special!

RPG Xmas (Not So) Special!

Series 3, Episode 17: Christmas call-ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Daniel of Bandits Keep on “play-by-post” games, the US D&D phenomenon and “monoculture”. Finally I give a recap of my 22nd session of our Old-School Essentials.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 25, 202139:32
Play-by-Post AD&D: Player Interviews

Play-by-Post AD&D: Player Interviews

Series 3, Episode 16: This the second part of my collection of interviews on our play-by-post 1st edition AD&D Greyhawk campaign. This time I talk to three of the players: Rob Richie, Rob No.3, and Chris about why they enjoy the campaign and format.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 17, 202101:04:45
“Nothing New”: A Correction

“Nothing New”: A Correction

Series 3, Episode 15: Great call ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail and Spencer of Keep Off the Borderland, followed by an incredibly dramatic audio unboxing!
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Dec 11, 202140:42
Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (Part 4/conclusion)

Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (Part 4/conclusion)

Series 3, Episode 14: Part 4 of my introduction to RuneQuest Glorantha character generation, in which provide some corrections/guidelines relating to previous steps, explain skills, and describe other steps, together with an overview/final opinion on the topic.
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Dec 05, 202144:55
Old School, New Excitement!

Old School, New Excitement!

Series 3, Episode 13: Call ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, BJ of Arcane Alienist and Ray of Plundergrounds on a variety of recent topics. Then I’m off again with an overview of what has been happening in the past week or so regarding RuneQuest, Yellow King and OSE.
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Dec 04, 202148:47
Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (Part 3)

Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (Part 3)

Series 3, Episode 12: Part 3 of my introduction to RuneQuest Glorantha character generation, in which I focus on rune affinities, ability scores, a skill category modifiers.
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Nov 28, 202127:11
Play-by-Post AD&D: An Interview with David Thomson

Play-by-Post AD&D: An Interview with David Thomson

Series 3, Episode 11: I talk to Dave Thomson on he uses play-by-post to run a 1st edition AD&D Greyhawk campaign. David’s YouTube channel may be found at https://youtube.com/c/DavidThomson44. Grogtalk may be found on YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/GROGTALK or as a podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/grogtalk-podcast/id1450092161.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 27, 202156:06
Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (part 2)

Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha (part 2)

Series 3, Episode 10: Part 2 of my introduction to RuneQuest Glorantha character generation, in which I focus on family history. I also respond to some call ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Safer of Safer Fantasy Crafting podcasts.
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Nov 23, 202144:15
Call-ins & AD&D/OSE Recaps

Call-ins & AD&D/OSE Recaps

Series 3, Episode 9: Call ins from Joe of Hindsightless, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and BJ of Arcane Alienist on a variety of past topics. I then provide a very general overview of what has been happening in the past 6 weeks or so of my AD&D and OSE campaigns.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 20, 202139:24
Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha: 6 Seasons in Sartar

Entering RuneQuest’s Glorantha: 6 Seasons in Sartar

Series 3, Episode 8: Part 1 of my introduction to RuneQuest Glorantha, in which I can’t wait for the RQ Starter Set to reach Japan and begin my own preparations for a possible introductory campaign using Six Seasons in Sartar. I also respond to some call ins from Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep podcast and YouTube channel.
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Nov 13, 202149:01
OF WHISKY, VIOLENCE AND MERP

OF WHISKY, VIOLENCE AND MERP

Series 3, Episode 7: I discuss the pros & cons of engaging in violence in RPGS (yet again), digress into Japanese whisky territory, offer review/recap of the Yellow King, and explain why ICE’s Middle-Earth Role Playing still fills me with joy. Thanks to Joe Richter of Hindsightless and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast for instigating this episode.  You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 13, 202101:21:29
Liquid Lubrication & Labyrinths!

Liquid Lubrication & Labyrinths!

Series 3, episode 6: Call-ins from Joe of Hindsightless, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and Daniel of Bandit’s Keep, followed by some drunken recaps and reappraisals of how XP is handled in my OSE game.
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Nov 07, 202147:31
Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

Series 3, episode 5: I tip-toe around the problems of determinism and ideological screening - and begin to consider sustainability - in games while going out for the messages (AKA “doing the shopping”), and respond to some messages (AKA “call-ins”) from Ian, and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Barely a Halloween reference in sight.
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Oct 31, 202148:29
Raise a Glass to the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set!

Raise a Glass to the Call of Cthulhu Starter Set!

Series 3, episode 4: Call of Cthulhu recap and Starter Set overview, and call-ins from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. The latest edition of Flipping & Turning zine (free): https://w3g3a5v6.ssl.hwcdn.net/upload2/game/1208395/4538935?GoogleAccessId=uploader@moonscript2.iam.gserviceaccount.com&Expires=1634877871&Signature=C8EOHvs%2FVwjpJxOWbyJ%2FlungeZPJxgpC7FhN9T0xqfQHx1LNGgL0DKsqJwYzoUGtAt5ygPrvQ1zPTp1lYNewPWoXPV2tZU%2Bzm5qTGQKAjOksL2vPI4JSmnc%2BFGcHNnRjxrYlJ6UUdmsqoBA3M2%2FH%2Fo9jYg%2B8x5zfEbLs3uYGqWZku%2BQ0KCdzEMF8qnsWtzq2B1gHr35emNmf6AknHnfrKzioXJnm5cekTsPPjk2Ls4VqoiukhFnCg4L4dzTCf11qZGHUqM9kLt9%2BLATlKiRvDVROypdDlK3waW0YRJX5m0Ds02tVKupbwSxg7F5SrwjA5yLqqmW%2B%2FamYhbjcTOUVSQ==&hwexp=1634878131&hwsig=d9be3b5245a7d52b51d2ae19b3c664f1 You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 22, 202148:29
Tonight We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1974!

Tonight We’re Gonna Party Like It’s 1974!

Series 3, episode 3: Some thoughts on discussions about gaming philosophy and game styles, plans for D&D 50th anniversary celebrations 1974 style, and call-ins from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 03, 202142:17
Thoughts on WFRP, Paranoia, Yellow King & Call of Cthulhu

Thoughts on WFRP, Paranoia, Yellow King & Call of Cthulhu

Series 3, episode 2: In this much-delayed episode I talk about up-and-coming gaming sessions, real-life annual medical checkups, then follow up with recaps and call-ins from Daniel of Bandit’s Keep and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast.
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Sep 11, 202137:49
Arise! Call of Cthulhu and the Newly Spawned Keeper ft. Andy Goodman

Arise! Call of Cthulhu and the Newly Spawned Keeper ft. Andy Goodman

In this episode I report on my first attempt at running Call of Cthulhu RPG using the one-on-one investigation Paper Chase. Then GM extraordinaire, Andy Goodman of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, calls in to help me get to grips with the system and prepare for my first group sessions. Thanks, Andy! You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Aug 19, 202138:03
Unexpected 5e Evaluation, New Gaming Horizons & Rule 0 Freedom

Unexpected 5e Evaluation, New Gaming Horizons & Rule 0 Freedom

Series 2, episode 37: Apologies for the great length! I report on my home groups progression through and experience of 5e D&D and plans to enjoy Call of Cthulhu and Advanced Dungeons & Dragons. I also respond to call-ins, mostly about the knotty issue of play styles and particularly the so-called “rule zero” - I come out as an anarchist, and threaten peaceful Molotovs. Thank you to Spencer/FreeThrall of Keep Off The Borderlands, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast, and Joey Richter of Hindsightless. Daniel Norton’s/Bandits Keep’s YouTube vid on rule zero us here: https://youtu.be/9hQXCnI1WmA. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Aug 09, 202101:25:19
All We Have to Do Is Keep Talking…

All We Have to Do Is Keep Talking…

Series 2, episode 36: I take a walk in my wife’s hometown and lightly discuss my thoughts on ideas, the recording of ideas, and the problems of authority and orthodoxy in games and society at large. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 30, 202134:39
Radicallly Untechnical Audio Unboxing

Radicallly Untechnical Audio Unboxing

Series 2, episode 35: An unnecessary audio unboxing. Enjoy! You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 24, 202112:50
Discussion with Primaeval Fantasy on Setting & System, Part 2

Discussion with Primaeval Fantasy on Setting & System, Part 2

Series 2, episode 34: here is part 2 of my discussion with Daniel Ionson of Primaeval Fantasy. Part 1 can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/prim%C3%A6val-fantasy/id1441880493?l=en&i=1000526929226. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 03, 202140:03
More Non-violent Conflict Resolution in TTRPGs

More Non-violent Conflict Resolution in TTRPGs

Series 2, episode 33: I discuss my appreciation of the TTRPG community, plans with Daniel Ionson of Primaeval Fantasy, sidestep talk on the new TSR, feature call-ins related to strategy, violence and setting from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast podcast, and Karl Rodriguez of The GMologist Presents podcast. Here’s Tim Cask’s YouTube vid (around 44 min mark): https://youtu.be/Fe34PFuwwn4. Daniel and I discuss TTRPGs on Primaeval Fantasy; part 1 can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/prim%C3%A6val-fantasy/id1441880493?l=en&i=1000526929226. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 27, 202137:03
Breaking the Silence

Breaking the Silence

Series 2, episode 32: Some call-ins related to previous episodes concerning D&D 5e, Warhammer Fantasy Role Play, and Old-School Essentials, from Colin Green of Spikepit podcast, John Allen Large of Red Dice Diaries podcast, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast and YouTube channel. Here’s a great taste of Daniel’s YouTube vids: https://youtu.be/E9MqqXKLeK8 . You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 26, 202130:05
Chaos Moon Rising: Updates & Musings

Chaos Moon Rising: Updates & Musings

Series 2, episode 31: Features gaming updates relating to D&D 5e, Warhammer Fantasy Role Play, and Old-School Essentials, and call-ins from Daniel of Bandit's Keep, and Colin Green of Spikepit. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 06, 202149:16
Seizing the Dragon’s Tail

Seizing the Dragon’s Tail

Series 2, episode 30: Features gaming updates relating to D&D 5e, Warhammer Fantasy Role Play, Old-School Essentials and possibly more (I forget!), and call-ins from Daniel of Bandit's Keep (podcast/YouTube channel), Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, and John of Red Dice Diaries. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 23, 202101:10:27
Voices in the Wilderness: A Community of Amateur Enthusiasts

Voices in the Wilderness: A Community of Amateur Enthusiasts

Series 2, episode 29: Don’t delete! - call-ins provide an exchange of ideas, the lifeblood of any gaming community! Join me with Daniel of Bandit's Keep (podcast/YouTube channel), Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, and Rob Richie of the Flipping & Turning zine (Grogtalk podcast/YouTube channel). You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 18, 202143:49
Solo Gaming, Barrowmaze & Realignment

Solo Gaming, Barrowmaze & Realignment

Series 2, episode 28: Solo gaming with Fighting Fantasy and D&D, general updates on life and my Barrowmaze campaign, as well as call-ins from Spencer of Keep off the Borderlands, Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 08, 202151:49
Alignment, Old-school Combat, Flirting with Other Systems

Alignment, Old-school Combat, Flirting with Other Systems

Series 2, episode 27: Thoughts and call-ins from Ian B, Tales of the Manticore, Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep, followed by some ruminations over combat in White Box versus 1e AD&D, as well as thoughts on my upcoming 5e D&D game. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 18, 202141:28
Twitter Spats, Ennie Scat, Interjections & Reflections

Twitter Spats, Ennie Scat, Interjections & Reflections

Series 2, episode 26: Spurred on to improve my sound quality by a call-in from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, I return for another constitutional and some RPG blether about Barrowmaze, Against the Darkmaster, self-absorption and (anti-)social behavior! Nerds RPG Variety Cast episodes referred to in this episode are D&D (https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id1494636468?l=en&i=1000514530522), and Against the Darkmaster (https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id1494636468?l=en&i=1000515236510). You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 11, 202156:37
In the Eye of the Beholder

In the Eye of the Beholder

Series 2, episode 25: Gathered here are a host of interesting call-ins and points of view from some nice peeps: John of Red Dice Diaries, Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Andy of Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Tales of the Manticore, Taylor of Clerics Wear Ringmail, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep. All opinions are my own except those that are not. Thank you to you the listeners and for your kind words of support on Twitter and elsewhere! You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 02, 202144:41
No Murder Hobos Need Apply: Physical, Metaphysical & Believable Worlds

No Murder Hobos Need Apply: Physical, Metaphysical & Believable Worlds

Series 2, episode 24: The cherry blossoms are blooming early and the sun is out, so why not join me for a walk as I discuss alignment, beliefs and believable worlds. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 20, 202129:31
Carnage in Barrowmaze & Rogues Gallery

Carnage in Barrowmaze & Rogues Gallery

Series 2, episode 23: I talk about our latest Barrowmaze (OSE) session, and some gaming material I recently purchased, including the original AD&D Rogues Gallery. Thanks to Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast for the call in. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 13, 202151:17
DEX Playtest & Against the Darkmaster Combat

DEX Playtest & Against the Darkmaster Combat

Series 2, episode 22: I take a spring walk to discuss our playtest of Darren Green’s truly engaging DEX RPG system, as well as my initial thoughts on the nail-biting fantasy combat of Against the Darkmaster. This is followed by call ins from Nerds RPG Variety Cast, and Red Dice Diaries. Jason’s episode discussing the Against the Darkmaster game can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/nerds-rpg-variety-cast/id1494636468?l=en&i=1000511439637. Spencer’s discussion of the DEX RPG playtest can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/keep-off-the-borderlands/id1466517108?l=en&i=1000511596896. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 07, 202101:03:36
OD&D Roots in 1st ed. AD&D, Barrowmaze/OSE, RuneQuest & More!

OD&D Roots in 1st ed. AD&D, Barrowmaze/OSE, RuneQuest & More!

Series 2, episode 21: How did original D&D morph into 1st edition AD&D, and what references to AD&D’s roots can be found in that core rules? - I read from my column in Flipping & Turning zine. This is followed by call ins from Nerds RPG Variety Cast, Keep off the Borderlands, and Red Dice Diaries. Finally, I take a look at my recent RPG activities, including DCC, RuneQuest Glorantha, 3e D&D, Old-School Essentials (Barrowmaze) and more. The first issue free old-school zine Flipping & Turning can be found at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/334652. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 28, 202143:32
Strategic Review: Barrowmaze, 1975 & Old School Games

Strategic Review: Barrowmaze, 1975 & Old School Games

Series 2, episode 20: My new Barrowmaze (OSE) campaign, and The Strategic Review. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 14, 202101:02:28
The Capacity to House Rule: Feature Not Flaw

The Capacity to House Rule: Feature Not Flaw

Series 2, episode 19: Buoyed up by critiques and suggestions from the good peeps of Twitter and Anchor, I discuss house rules once more! Here’s the link on dual wielding rules by Clerics Wear Ring Mail: clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/2020/10/double-trouble.html. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 11, 202136:30
House Rules: Shiver Spear & Shatter Shield!

House Rules: Shiver Spear & Shatter Shield!

Series 2, episode 18: I discuss house rules - inspired by Rob C of Down in a Heap podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/down-in-a-heap/id1446315881?l=en). A bit of waffle and some Spencer (Keep Off the Borderlands) ineptly added on by yours truly. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! *Flipping & Turning #2 1/2 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/339973 Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 07, 202155:11
Demystifying, Democratizing & Enjoying TTRPGs

Demystifying, Democratizing & Enjoying TTRPGs

Series 2, episode 17: Reading rule books, and taking call-ins from John of Red Dice Diaries, Rob Richie (editor of Flipping & Turning fanzine), and Jason of Nerd’s Variety Cast. You can contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! *Flipping & Turning #2 1/2 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/339973 Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 19, 202138:44
In Defense of 1977’s Monster Manual

In Defense of 1977’s Monster Manual

Series 2, episode 16: My (hopefully positive) response to comments by Red Dice Diaries and Anchor call-ins relating to 1st edition AD&D’s 1977 Monster Manual (particularly relating to “No. appearing” and encounter specifics/demographics). Contact me at: scotinkyoto@yahoo.com, Menion @OldShabbyGamer (Twitter), and here on Anchor. Cheers! *Red Dice Diaries Episode 84 Goblins: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/red-dice-diaries-rpg-podcast/id1506393207?l=en&i=1000502841757 Voicemails - goblins, great mysteries and giant numbers of foes: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/red-dice-diaries-rpg-podcast/id1506393207?l=en&i=1000505333397 *Flipping & Turning #2 1/2 https://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/339973 Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 16, 202101:05:29
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Series 2, episode 15: New Year’s wishes and a quick update from me to you. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jan 10, 202112:07
Captives of Greyhawk!

Captives of Greyhawk!

Series 2, episode 14: An update on my Greyhawk campaign, plus some thoughts on the 2nd edition of The Hero’s Journey. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 25, 202039:01
More Deadly than the Male, Part V

More Deadly than the Male, Part V

Series 2, episode 13: I take a look at the role of women in RPGs again in part V, the final part, of Janet Viall’s “More Deadly than the Male” from issue 10 of Adventurer Magazine (1987). Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/” from issue 9 of Adventurer Magazine (1987), and then listen to some of the call-ins I’ve had. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 23, 202030:23
More Deadly than the Male, Part IV

More Deadly than the Male, Part IV

Series 2, episode 12: I take a look at the role of women in RPGs again in part IV of Janet Viall’s “More Deadly than the Male” from issue 9 of Adventurer Magazine (1987), and then listen to some of the call-ins I’ve had. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 13, 202035:24
More Deadly than the Male, Part III

More Deadly than the Male, Part III

Series 2, episode 11: I take a look at the role of women in RPGs again in part III of Janet Viall’s “More Deadly than the Male” from issue 8 of Adventurer Magazine (1986), and then discuss the latest news from the games ive been involved in. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Dec 06, 202037:36
November Greyhawk Update & Call-ins

November Greyhawk Update & Call-ins

Series 2, episode 10: Calls ins from the Lonely Adventurer (Camping with Owlbears) and Jason (Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast), thoughts on Roll20, and an update on my Greyhawk campaign. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 28, 202026:00
More Deadly than the Male, Part II

More Deadly than the Male, Part II

Series 2, episode 9: I take a look at the role of women in RPGs again in part II of Janet Viall’s “More Deadly than the Male” from issue 7 of Adventurer Magazine (1986). Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 23, 202032:49
More Deadly than the Male

More Deadly than the Male

Series 2, episode 8: I take a look at the role of women in RPGs with a focus on Janet Viall’s “More Deadly than the Male” from issue 6 of Adventurer Magazine (1986). Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 21, 202037:08
Barbarians of Elemental Evil

Barbarians of Elemental Evil

Series 2, episode 7: Updates on my Greyhawk campaign and Barbarians of Lemuria one(?) shot. Also, call-ins from Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Nov 01, 202047:56
Old Friends, New Friends & the Interests that Bind Us Together

Old Friends, New Friends & the Interests that Bind Us Together

Series 2, episode 6: Call ins from Jon of The Manticore’s Tale podcast on personal XP, and Arlen of Pellam’s Wasteland on Middle-Earth Role Playing. I also talk about a coming online game with an old friend of mine. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 24, 202026:20
Something Rotten in Gondor!

Something Rotten in Gondor!

Series 2, episode 5: A postgame review with Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast concerning session 2 of GMs Shadow Barry’s Middle Earth Role Playing investigation scenario. The drunken first session discussion can be found here: anchor.fm/jason376/episodes/Tipsy-MERP-AAR-with-Menion-el0at5. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 21, 202043:22
Eldritch Magic in Greyhawk & Intrigue in Minas Tirith

Eldritch Magic in Greyhawk & Intrigue in Minas Tirith

Series 2, episode 4: Some updates on my Greyhawk campaign, followed by feedback from Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, and my initial thoughts on Barry’s Middle Earth Role Playing investigation scenario. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 15, 202042:44
This Is My (World) Generation!

This Is My (World) Generation!

Series 2, episode 3: Tentative outline of world building for my own fantasy roleplaying setting. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 11, 202055:44
Roots Bloody Roots: Should We Just Keep DnD Trad?

Roots Bloody Roots: Should We Just Keep DnD Trad?

Series 2, episode 2: Some feedback from Jason of Nerds RPG variety cast on my previous soul-searching episode about the political-economy of D&D, followed by my personal RPG news. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 10, 202022:28
Money & Murder: The Political Economy of D&D

Money & Murder: The Political Economy of D&D

Series 2, episode 1: Help! I’ve discovered the political-economy of D&D by mistake! A review of Dave Aldridge’s Anchor podcast episode Treasure Economy In Old-School spirals out of control and polymophs into a long and unscripted personal examination of monsters, treasure and alignment. What could go possibly go wrong? Dave’s episode is available here and elsewhere: https://anchor.fm/dpercentile/episodes/The-treasure-economy-in-Old-School-Essentials-eia9he. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 04, 202055:45
Greyhawk Now!

Greyhawk Now!

Series 1, episode 41: Greyhawk Now! I get excited about prepping with color pencils, provide a recap of my Greyhawk campaign to date, and describe the latest developments. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Oct 03, 202049:58
Don’t Flush the Toilet, It’s Only Neil

Don’t Flush the Toilet, It’s Only Neil

Series 1, episode 40: More call-ins: mescaline, story-telling and evolution, human relations, and zen. Answered with the power of whisky. Thanks to Expedition to the Grizzly Peaks, Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, and Tristan. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sep 20, 202016:44
Raise Your Freak Flag High

Raise Your Freak Flag High

Series 1, episode 39: A follow up on call-ins about new takes on old systems/settings in role-playing games. Thanks to Spencer of Keep Off The Borderlands and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sep 18, 202020:14
The Engagement-Immersion Chinscratcher

The Engagement-Immersion Chinscratcher

Series 1, episode 38: A follow up on call-ins about the semantics and practical implications of immersion/engagement in role-playing games. Thanks to Spencer of Keep Off The Borderlands and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sep 13, 202028:35
Re-imagining the Old

Re-imagining the Old

Series 1, episode 37: A "Frankenstein" episode given life of a sort. I follow up on some call-ins about using early Warhammer Fantasy Battle for roleplaying in an old-school world, and then take things in an entirely different direction and consider how to overturn preconceptions about fantasy roleplaying games and settings.  Thanks to Safer of SaferFantasyCrafting, Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast and Colin "Spikepit" Green. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Sep 05, 202044:11
A Change of Pace

A Change of Pace

Series 1, episode 36: A brief update!

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Aug 29, 202011:21
Immersion in RPGs 2: No Gamer Gurus Needed!

Immersion in RPGs 2: No Gamer Gurus Needed!

Series 1, episode 35: One vision? Certainly not! I wanna shake it up! Safer of SaferFantasyCrafting and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast spur me on to a much needed clarification and simplification of the ideas from the previous episode.

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Aug 24, 202043:01
Immersion in RPGs: One Vision?

Immersion in RPGs: One Vision?

Series 1, episode 34: Some no-news from my Greyhawk strike, call-ins from Che Webster on the gaminess of level drains, and some questions to heavens about the meaning of immersion, personas and roleplaying. Thanks to Roleplay Rescue’s Che Webster for the call-ins.

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Aug 23, 202031:01
The Enthusiastic Amateur

The Enthusiastic Amateur

Series 1, episode 33: Call-ins from Colin Green (Spikepit), Safer (SaferFantasyCrafting) and the Lonely Adventurer (Camping with Owlbears), together some thoughts and a report on my first one shot.

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Aug 18, 202016:36
Oldhammer Hak or Mild Concussion?

Oldhammer Hak or Mild Concussion?

Series 1, episode 32: Warhammer, Oldhammer - can you hack it? A few very tentative thoughts on revisiting pre-WFRP Warhammer Battle as the basis of a roleplaying setting.

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Aug 15, 202012:45
The Adventure Game Is a Group One

The Adventure Game Is a Group One

Series 1, episode 31: We look at puzzles, “avatar play” and “variety”. Refreshingly blunt and naive: “I like call ins because they save me the effort for coming up with ideas for episodes.” Thanks to Safer Fantasy Crafting (not gaming) and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast.

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Aug 12, 202028:57
Sober Thoughts on Rules

Sober Thoughts on Rules

Series 1, episode 30: I consider rules modifications (optional and house) to improve balance and enjoyment.

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Aug 09, 202023:08
Drunk in the Valley of Cicadas

Drunk in the Valley of Cicadas

Series 1, episode 29: Warning! This episode includes drunken roleplay ramblings and angry cicadas. Thanks to Roleplay Rescue’s Che Webster and Jason of Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast for supplying the real meat and bones of this episode.

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Aug 08, 202024:35
Level Drains & Character Death *Can* Make Your Group Stronger!

Level Drains & Character Death *Can* Make Your Group Stronger!

Another update on my reading and Greyhawk campaign. And some Jason from Nerd’s RPG Variety Cast. More cicadas. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Aug 01, 202038:45
The Riddling Reader

The Riddling Reader

A short update on my reading and Greyhawk campaign. Special guest appearance by the cicadas. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 19, 202013:18
Life After AD&Death

Life After AD&Death

Series 1, episode 26: An update from my Osaka Greyhawk campaign, and call-ins from Safer Fantasy Gaming, Roleplay Rescue, RPG Variety cast and Spikepit, with discussions about roleplaying in general as well as specific talk about Star Frontiers, Warhammer Fantasy Role Play and Role Master. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jul 04, 202031:09
D&D Club, England, 1985

D&D Club, England, 1985

Series 1, episode 25: My memories of a typical school role-playing games club in an ordinary English Home Counties town some 35 years ago, and the group that developed from it. It’s a simple tale of imagination, growth, acceptance, grief and friendship in just over 11 minutes. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows: Otogi2 by PeriTune | peritune.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Jun 23, 202011:51
Kind Words, Thoughts & Deeds

Kind Words, Thoughts & Deeds

Series 1, episode 24: Individual motivation ebbs and flows, but the community remains supportive! Thanks to Roleplay Rescue’s Che Webster and Safer Fantasy Crafting. Safer Fantasy Crafting’s wonderful episode can be found here: anchor.fm/sfc-saferfantasycrafting/episodes/White-Dwarf-65---Balancing-act---rules-vs-roleplaying-eeu6bs

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Jun 20, 202023:32
RPG System Flux

RPG System Flux

Series 1, episode 23: My period of role-playing game system flux continues. With call-ins from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.

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Jun 06, 202023:34
It's Time to Ramble On

It's Time to Ramble On

Series 1, episode 22: I slip into the bottle to explain my desire to ramble on. With call-ins from the Lonely Adventurer, and Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.

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May 31, 202024:43
Mainstream Geekdom

Mainstream Geekdom

Series 1, episode 21: A low-key episode pondering the mainstreaming of geek culture, and rejecting the pressure to conform to tribal/market forces.

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May 23, 202015:19
Slouching towards Tanelorn

Slouching towards Tanelorn

Series 1, episode 20: Call-ins and thoughts on Oriental Adventures, arguments, gender and archives.

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May 11, 202026:13
Pugilists & Projects

Pugilists & Projects

Series 1, episode 19: In this episode I share updates on my Greyhawk campaign and discuss some projects.

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May 06, 202019:37
Don’t Give up the Ship!

Don’t Give up the Ship!

Series 1, episode 18: I tie myself to the mast in an attempt to weather the Twitter storm surrounding orcs, Tolkien and Oriental Adventures, and ponder how to restore nuance to the discourse and avoid giving in to the politicisation of social gaming. I also answer some calls on death in RPGs and the fiddly bits of combat from Che of Roleplay Rescue and Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast.

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May 03, 202042:29
A Touch of the Celts in Dungeons & Dragons

A Touch of the Celts in Dungeons & Dragons

Series 1, episode 17: Returning to the subject to the subject of the Celts, which I first touched on in episode 14 ("The Celts and the Gododdin"), I take a look at the first edition of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and tease out the small but not insignificant influence of the Celtic culture on that game. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 29, 202020:38
Unscripted Meanderings on Games of Risk

Unscripted Meanderings on Games of Risk

Series 1, episode 16: A "guerrilla" podcast with some assorted thoughts on death, violence and risk in role-playing games (RPGs), RPGs versus performance entertainment, my latest Greyhawk-campaign role-play recap, and a call-in from Conrad Kinch of Send Three & Four Pence (https://anchor.fm/conrad-kinch/). Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 20, 202026:29
Mythic Cider, Playing Online & Communication

Mythic Cider, Playing Online & Communication

Series 1, episode 15: In this episode I seek inspiration for fantasy role-playing games in unlikely places, take some call ins, and give some role-play recaps relating to online platforms.

This week's quotations come from the beautifully poetic "Cider with Rosie" by Laurie Lee. The adventures "Winter's Daughter" and "The Hole in the Oak" are published by Necrotic Gnome.

Thanks to Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast, Che of Role-play Rescue, and Mike "Chgowiz" of the Dungeon Master's Handbook, all on Anchor FM. Special thanks also to Paid a Bod yn Dwp (@oilpainting71) for kindly informing me that "Y" in Welsh should be pronounced like "er" (or the unemphasized indefinite article of English "a"), not "i".

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Apr 15, 202045:07
The Celts & Y Gododdin: Action, History & Storytelling

The Celts & Y Gododdin: Action, History & Storytelling

Series 1, episode 14: This week I depart from role-playing games to focus on the Celts and the Gododdin - an elegy for the Brythonnic warriors of the Gododdin (Votadini) tribe that fell at the Battle of Catraeth (Catterick) in 600AD.
"The Gododdin Poems" by William F Skene (published in 1869) is available for a small price on Amazon, or for free at the Project Gutenberg or elsewhere online. More recent translations with rich commentaries are also available (at a higher price). The Purple Worm episode referred to in this episode can be found here: anchor.fm/purple-worm/episodes/Ghosts--Urban-Legends-ebbksm .
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Apr 11, 202038:60
Ancient Capitals, New Perspectives, Old Prejudices

Ancient Capitals, New Perspectives, Old Prejudices

A short episode in which I take a stroll through the old imperial palace grounds in Kyoto, talk Greyhawk and worry about AD&D power creep, and discuss what I'm currently reading, in particular, taking a wee stab (actually, more like a hack & slash) at Harry Potter. Other Anchorites appearing in this episode:  Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://anchor.fm/jason376), Colin of Spikepit RPG Podcast (https://anchor.fm/spikepit) In this episode, I also mentioned "The Gododdin Poems" by William F Skene, first published in 1869. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Apr 04, 202030:31
Gil-thol & I, Part Two (Middle-Earth Role Playing)

Gil-thol & I, Part Two (Middle-Earth Role Playing)

This episode looks at MERP, Secrets of Blackmoor, The Neverending Story, RPG DIY, and Greyhawk news. (Secrets of Blackmoor: https://www.secretsofblackmoor.com/; https://thegrognardfiles.com/2020/02/25/episode-36-part-1-middle-earth-role-playing-merp-with-liz-danforth/; http://www.grogcon.com/podcast/episode-50-st-patricks-day-special-with-guest-dave-whiteland-who-is-not-irish/)

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Mar 29, 202023:51
Gil-thol & I, Part One (Learning to Express Ourselves)

Gil-thol & I, Part One (Learning to Express Ourselves)

In this episode I briefly touch on an old friendship, learning difficulties, antisocial behavior, and the role-playing games that brought us together and enabled us to express ourselves through play.

Other Anchorites appearing in this episode:
Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere (https://anchor.fm/lieren)
Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://anchor.fm/jason376)

Conrad Kinch's novel, "The Fox Wife's Tail", is available on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/Fox-Wifes-Tail-Conrad-Kinch-ebook/dp/B01KGP84WE

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Mar 25, 202022:38
Now That’s What I Call Nostalgia!

Now That’s What I Call Nostalgia!

In this episode we give in to nostalgia with some call-ins about Fighting Fantasy, Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere raises some great points about experience systems, and I engage in some doomed prophesying about artificial intelligence stealing our jobs in the not-too-distant dystopian future. Please forgive the lack of scripting and the "breathy" nature of the recordings.

Other Anchorites appearing in this episode:
Spencer of Keep off the Borderlands (https://anchor.fm/free-thrall)
Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere (https://anchor.fm/lieren)
Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://anchor.fm/jason376)

Also featuring:
Ayaron (https://www.youtube.com/user/Ayaron)

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Mar 14, 202027:43
Newbies, Fairy Tales & Fighting Talk

Newbies, Fairy Tales & Fighting Talk

In this episode I once again touch on my formative experiences with role-playing games, particularly through the medium of Fighting Fantasy, and I discuss why this enduring series of game books has so much to offer for new players.  I also share some of my new gaming acquisitions and miscellania. Other Anchorites appearing in this episode: Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast (https://anchor.fm/jason376) Capcorajus' tips on how to create your own Original D&D box set can be found here: https://youtu.be/XVumYC6Cbtc Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Mar 07, 202027:47
Discussions & Messages

Discussions & Messages

A brief episode this time to consider some recent feedback and discussions. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:

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Mar 01, 202021:45
Funny Voices, Greyhawk News & Wrangling with Rules

Funny Voices, Greyhawk News & Wrangling with Rules

Some rough and ready thoughts on my Greyhawk campaign and AD&D rules, funny voices and messages. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 25, 202037:27
Xmas 1984

Xmas 1984

In this episode I discuss the 1983 D&D Basic Set, consider what it was the drew me into the world of roleplaying games back in the day, and ask what it is to be new to the hobby. Details of the music for this podcast, available free of charge from Free Stock Musical, are as follows:   Otogi2 by PeriTune | http://peritune.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Feb 22, 202023:52
There and Back Again (Part Two)

There and Back Again (Part Two)

I continue my look at The Hobbit and its relation to role playing. The Questing Beast discussion on adventure design and play styles mentioned in my episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/JQBK3Sp-YeU Michael Moorcock's essay about Tolkien's influence on fantasy, Epic Pooh, can be found and read at the University of Warwick: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/en361fantastika/bibliography/2.7moorcock_m.1978epic_pooh.pdf The Michael Moorcock interview in the New Statesman (in which he suggests Tolkien was a crypto-fascist): https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=newstatesman+moorcock+tolkien&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Feb 15, 202028:41
There and Back Again (Part One)

There and Back Again (Part One)

In this episode I begin my look at The Hobbit as a narrative and from an RPG perspective. I also talk Japan, Swords & Wizardry, AD&D, Fighting Fantasy and assorted stuff. In the episode I reference Appendix N Book Club’s review of The Hobbit, which you can find here: https://appendixnbookclub.com/2017/08/07/episode-5-j-r-r-tolkiens-the-hobbit/
Feb 11, 202040:30
Resetting to Greyhawk

Resetting to Greyhawk

Hello, friends! This is my third episode, where I muse about Greyhawk, divisions, temples and aging families.
Feb 08, 202024:50
DAC Attack

DAC Attack

Episode 2: A quick-dash episode on the DAC Osaka convention for D&D. (Sorry for some of the sketchy sound quality: my new headset with mic was responsible for that. You live and learn.)
Feb 02, 202017:16
Rōnin in the Gloamin’

Rōnin in the Gloamin’

Episode 1: My inaugural episode about role-playing in which I dip my toes in the water to check the temperature.
Jan 31, 202008:35