King Arthur Pendragon

18th October 2020PodcastsInterviews, New Edition, Pendragon, Special Guestevilgaz

Episode 130 – King Arthur Pendragon
(aka Can You Play From the Perspective of a Horse?)

Good friend of the show and line developer of King Arthur Pendragon, David Larkins returns, to reveal what’s been going on at Chaosium with the latest edition on KAP, how the company is doing in new normal and new kickstarter about an old product. An increased focus on honour as well as glory, refined rules, new art and more are revealed. Roll for the Winter Phase and see if your wife, and more importantly your favourite horse, survive!

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Fights Too

29th September 2020PodcastsAdviceevilgaz

Episode 129 – Fights Too
(aka The World’s Most Complicated Initiative System)

Back by popular request, both of the show’s glorious listeners got in touch to say they’d like to hear more on fights in RPGs. Well, The Smart Party are here to please.

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Fights

29th August 2020PodcastsAdvice, GM, GM Adviceevilgaz

Episode 128 – Fights
(aka Back in Black)

Did you look at my pint funny? Roll for initiative! After a few games of Feng Shui 2 recently, the lads have thought about fights in RPGs. Is it necessary for combats to occur? Do they go on too long? How can you make them more interesting? All this and more, this episode!

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Reviewing GM Advice

10th August 2020Advice, PodcastsAdvice, GM, GM Adviceevilgaz

Episode 127 – Reviewing GM Advice
(aka “I’m the Unknown Stunt Man”)

There’s plenty of GM advice out there in roleplaying land, but what about advice on the advice? This time on the ‘cast, Gaz is joined by the Lee Majors of roleplaying, Dirk the Dice, from the Grognard Files Podcast to discuss sources of GM advice. From the ancient tomes handed down by Gygax himself, to the latest hot takes from blogs and the internet, our scholarly heroes delve into the dungeons to bring out the shimmering gems of golden advice.

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One Shots

21st July 2020Advice, PodcastsConventions, GM Adviceevilgaz

Episode 126 – One Shots
(aka “All I Need Is One Good Shot”)

In these times of muchos online play, virtual conventions and more, it’s worth taking time to reflect on how to put together a decent one shot game and tips on playing or running. This time Gaz and Stunt Baz (Guy) talk through some expert advice on setting up your one shot games, garnered from many years of trial and error. Join the lads as they lay out what to do with your one shot slots, whether as a first timer or older hand looking for new tidbits!

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Beautiful RPGs

13th July 2020PodcastsSpecial Guest, Top 10evilgaz

Episode 125 – Beautiful RPGs
(aka “Am I Baz’s Stunt Double?”)

Who doesn’t like an aesthetically pleasing book? “Sexy” RPGs (not in that way) lure in players like a moth to a flame. But is it all form over function. Guest presenter Guy Milner joins Gaz to talk through a top ten beauty parade of RPGs, highlights merits and occasionally flaws of their favourites, as well as honourable mentions for dessert. Come peruse the aural landscape and appreciate fine art.

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Negotiating D&D

21st June 2020Advice, PodcastsAdvice, D&D, Special Guestevilgaz

Episode 124 – Negotiating D&D
(aka “Nicole, please don’t @ me”)

There’s more than one way round a problem, and this week the gents are joined by Dmitry Grozoubinski – an expert in negotiation and trade – to discuss how GMs and players can negotiate a session. The role of NPCs in a session, giving players what they want, the role of streaming games and the wealth of players on Reddit are discussed, among many interesting topics.

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Swords & Sorcery

12th June 2020PodcastsConan, Pulp, Special Guestevilgaz

Episode 123 – Swords & Sorcery
(aka I’m Oiling My Thews)

Conan cares not for your so-called lock down foul sorcerer. Oil up your shanks, dream of rubies the size of a pigeon’s egg and climb the tower of set – it’s time for a discussion of Conan and associated stories. The lads have been playing through some adventures set in the land of pulp sword and sorcery with good friends of the show Mat from Steamforged Games, and Rich August, a writer on much of the 2d20 Conan game line. Come one, come all and feast your ears on aural delights, or let the devils take you, by Crom!

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Burnout

15th May 2020Advice, PodcastsAdviceevilgaz

Episode 122 – Burnout
(aka It’s Not Me, It’s You)

The global pandemic is biting and it’s entirely possible folk are getting a little run down. This time the lads talk through burnout. What is it and what can be done? Are you just fed up for now and need a break, or is there something different going on? Settle into your favourite quiet space dear listeners, and let the old hands give you some words of advice.

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System Matters Too

27th April 2020PodcastsAdvice, Systemevilgaz

Episode 121 – System Matters Too
(aka Systems Are Doing it for Themselves?)

The lads have been in lockdown and gaming like daemons. Gaming ones. This has given them exposure to new systems, allowed them to stress test some old ones, jaw about the comparisons between them and even think about what system are for. Dive on in and get the pithy answer to the eternal question “Does system matter?”.

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King Arthur Pendragon

Fights Too

Fights

Reviewing GM Advice

One Shots

Beautiful RPGs

Negotiating D&D

Swords & Sorcery

Burnout

System Matters Too