http://gamerstable.com Podcast about games and the people who play them. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 A roundtable podcast discussing table-top roleplaying games, wargames, movies, books, television and various other topics of gamer culture. We discuss our own perspective on the state of games, and other topics. We have a tendency to disagree with each other on various points and debate them (sometimes at length). In general , our topics are table-top RPG themed. We don’t always stay on topic and tally up our tangents on the site for each episode. We also like to incorporate listener feedback into the show (when we get it). Gamerstable no Gamerstable eric@gamerstable.com eric@gamerstable.com (Gamerstable) 2011 Roleplaying Games Podcast RPG Podcast, Roleplaying Games, RPG, Gamer, Role Playing Game, Nerd Culture, Geek http://gamerstable.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Gamerstable_Aproved_Red_200x200.jpg http://gamerstable.com/category/podcasts/ Illinois Weekly http://gamerstable.com/ep110/ http://gamerstable.com/ep110/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:42 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1527 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep110/feed/ 0 dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,legend of the five rings,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,shadowrun In our quest to shine some light on the character types we play, we decided to talk about a very underused and misunderstood character class in fantasy, the bard. Are they truly “Jacks of all trades” or are they merely under-powered when compared to t... In our quest to shine some light on the character types we play, we decided to talk about a very underused and misunderstood character class in fantasy, the bard. Are they truly “Jacks of all trades” or are they merely under-powered when compared to the prime classes? If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Dan, Shannon, Dave, Jayson and Shawn Listen in Stitcher Intro: Mark Outro: Dan Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Monty Python’s Holy Grail, A Knight’s Tale, Warhammer Fantasy, Braveheart, Shadowrun, Star Wars, Gen Con, Legend of the Five Rings, Wheel of Time, Conan, Bard’s Tale, I’m Gonna Get You Sucka Gamerstable no 30:40 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1527-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/gen-con-primer-ep109/ http://gamerstable.com/gen-con-primer-ep109/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:39 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1521 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/gen-con-primer-ep109/feed/ 1 burning wheel,Doctor Who,fiasco,games,gen con,green ronin,harry potter,larry elmore,legend of the five rings,Podcasts,ram brewery,role playing game Is it that time again? You betcha! - Every year at this time we start gearing up for our favorite destination, Gen Con. We have been going for several years and have some insight on prepping for the trip. - If you have never been there before, Is it that time again? You betcha! Every year at this time we start gearing up for our favorite destination, Gen Con. We have been going for several years and have some insight on prepping for the trip. If you have never been there before, or are Gen Con veterans, maybe some of our tips can help. Maybe not… but we love talking about the best four days in gaming. If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Dan, Shannon, Dave, and Shawn Listen on Stitcher: Intro: Jayson Outro: Eric Items Mentioned: Gen Con, US Hostels, Pizza di Tito, Doctor Who, Gear Kreig, Legend of the Five Rings, Harry Potter, Burning Wheel, Green Ronin, Larry Elmore, Fiasco, RAM Brewery Gamerstable no 34:59 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1521-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep108/ http://gamerstable.com/ep108/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:56 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1510 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep108/feed/ 0 aces & eights,gen con,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,shadowrun If you have listened to us for any length of time, you undoubtedly have heard us reference Aces & Eights. We were exposed to this Kenzer & Co. game a few years ago at Gen Con and it blew us away. - It is an old west genre game that is beautiful in its... If you have listened to us for any length of time, you undoubtedly have heard us reference Aces & Eights. We were exposed to this Kenzer & Co. game a few years ago at Gen Con and it blew us away. It is an old west genre game that is beautiful in its intricacy as well as its insanity. We constructed characters and played out a scenario for the benefit of Shawn, Shannon and Dave who’ve only heard us talk about it but never played. This episode was recorded after that scenario was completed.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Listen on Stitcher: Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Dan, Shannon, Dave, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Shannon Outro: Shannon   Items Mentioned: Aces & Eights, Tombstone, Quick and the Dead, Open Range, Hackmaster, Quigley Down Under, Shadowrun, Mutants & Masterminds, Oregon Trail, Morrowind Gamerstable no 32:29 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1510-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep107/ http://gamerstable.com/ep107/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:00:28 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1505 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep107/feed/ 1 aces & eights,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,magic the gathering,mutants and masterminds,pathfinder,Podcasts,powergamers,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games One of our favorite people is Deuce (Eric’s brother-in-law Eric). The reason he is a favorite is that Deuce is a powergamer. We like to think of ourselves as powergamers (at times), but compared to Deuce we are hyper-immersive method actors. - One of our favorite people is Deuce (Eric’s brother-in-law Eric). The reason he is a favorite is that Deuce is a powergamer. We like to think of ourselves as powergamers (at times), but compared to Deuce we are hyper-immersive method actors. We talk about some of Deuce’s best power-built characters and the games that promoted their creation.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Deuce, Dan, Shannon, Dave, Jayson and Shawn   Listen on Stitcher: Intro: Shawn Outro: Shannon   Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Star Wars, Aces & Eights, Mutants & Masterminds, Hero Lab, Shadowrun, Werewolf the Apocalypse, Magic the Gathering   Editor’s Note: Thanks to our featured sponsor Dice Pouch. Gamerstable no 38:24 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1505-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep106/ http://gamerstable.com/ep106/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:00:57 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1498 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep106/feed/ 5 big trouble in little china,Conan,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,hero system,legend of the five rings,Podcasts,role playing game,rolemaster,roleplaying,roleplaying game One of our longest running discussions centers around the use of established canon for roleplaying games. Does the official storyline of a game really matter, or is it just another thing that many in our community hold sacred for no reason? -   - One of our longest running discussions centers around the use of established canon for roleplaying games. Does the official storyline of a game really matter, or is it just another thing that many in our community hold sacred for no reason?   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Listen on Spreaker: Intro: Dan Outro: Dan   Items Mentioned: Serenity, Star Wars, GURPS, Hero System, Canonfire!, Star Trek, Wookiepedia, Conan, Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, Dungeons & Dragons, Legend of the Five Rings, Harry Potter, Lady Blackbird, Savage Worlds, Hackmaster, Mutants & Masterminds, Aces & Eights, Star Frontiers, Big Trouble in Little China, Ninja, Panda Taco, Rolemaster, Pathfinder, Shadowrun   Editor’s Note: This episode is sponsored by Dice Pouch. Gamerstable no 31:35 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1498-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep105/ http://gamerstable.com/ep105/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:07:50 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1492 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep105/feed/ 3 aces & eights,Doctor Who,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,gamer gear,gamers,jimmy johns,legend of the five rings,mass effect,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying No two gamers are truly alike. But there are some things that announce to the world that you are openly gamer. What are they? -   - For us it starts with the basics, goes to our ultimate wish list and end with a surprise to the cast. -   No two gamers are truly alike. But there are some things that announce to the world that you are openly gamer. What are they?   For us it starts with the basics, goes to our ultimate wish list and end with a surprise to the cast.   Listen on Stitcher: If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Amy Meyer at dicepouch.com for the awesome bags. They are FANTASTIC!   Cast – Eric, Mike, Mark, Dan, Shannon, Dave, Jayson and Shawn Intro: Jayson Outro: Eric Items Mentioned: Chasing Amy, Legend of the Five Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Gen Con, Doctor Who, Aces & Eights, Only War, Jimmy Johns, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Shadowrun, Geek Chic, ILM, Wetta Workshop, DicePouch.com   Editor’s Note: This episode represents our second anniversary. It has been a great run so far. Thanks to all our listeners, old and new. We truly appreciate you taking the time to join to us. See you next week. Gamerstable no 30:45 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1492-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep104/ http://gamerstable.com/ep104/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:05:27 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1461 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep104/feed/ 5 dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Fight Club,games,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg “Be fair, alright. Everyone wants Mr. Toad’s wild ride.” No truer words were ever uttered in modern culture. Being one of the greatest motivators in human history, is sex given fair treatment in RPGs? - Is it skewed because of the historical demograph... “Be fair, alright. Everyone wants Mr. Toad’s wild ride.” No truer words were ever uttered in modern culture. Being one of the greatest motivators in human history, is sex given fair treatment in RPGs? Is it skewed because of the historical demographic of the roleplaying gamer or simply a product of the fantasy/ sci-fi tropes that inspired many of the early RPGs? Is the increase of females playing the game changing that perspective? We weigh in with our take on it.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to HyveMynd for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Shawn Outro: Shannon Listen on Stitcher: Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Choke, Legend of the Five Rings, Star Trek, Mutants & Masterminds, Fight Club, Gen Con, Moonlighting, Kagematsu, The Boys, Darksun, Aces & Eights Gamerstable no 32:45 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1461-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep103/ http://gamerstable.com/ep103/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:01:26 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1454 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep103/feed/ 3 dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,shadowrun There is definitely an art to high level play. To some that art is masterful with a broad scope and memorable set-piece encounters. To others, it’s fecal fling art. -   - Whether you loathe it or love it, There is definitely an art to high level play. To some that art is masterful with a broad scope and memorable set-piece encounters. To others, it’s fecal fling art.   Whether you loathe it or love it, epic level play is something you should experience once in your gaming career.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Listen on Stitcher: Intro: Mark Outro: Shannon   Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire the Masquerade, Mutants & Masterminds, Shadowrun, DC Heroes, Irredeemable, Superman, Watchmen, XMen, Rising Stars, Highlander, Pathfinder, Psion, Aces & Eights, Star Wars Cover Art by Jeff Easley Gamerstable no 31:01 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1454-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep102/ http://gamerstable.com/ep102/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:05:06 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1448 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep102/feed/ 10 7th sea,city of heroes,Conan,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Game of Thrones,games,legend of the five rings,pathfinder,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying game Does death matter in the games we play? -   -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. -   - Thanks to Brian Scott for giving us this topic to work with. -   - Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Does death matter in the games we play?     If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Brian Scott for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn Listen on Stitcher: Intro: Jayson Outro: Eric Items Mentioned: The Walking Dead, Johnny Depp, Aces & Eights, Oregon Trail, Game of Thrones, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Mutants & Masterminds, Shadowrun, City of Heroes, Champions Online, Lethal Weapon, Twilight 2000, Conan, World of Warcraft, Legend of the Five Rings, Gen Con, 7th Sea, Jenga, Twister Gamerstable no 31:06 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1448-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep101/ http://gamerstable.com/ep101/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:05:51 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1442 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep101/feed/ 3 fiasco,hero system,jennisodes,mutants and masterminds,ninja,panda,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg If you are a fan of gaming podcasts, then you doubtless have heard of the Jennisodes and know what the significance of Project: Ninja Panda Taco is. Those who don’t know, PNPT is a game designed by the host of the Jennisodes… Jen. -   - If you are a fan of gaming podcasts, then you doubtless have heard of the Jennisodes and know what the significance of Project: Ninja Panda Taco is. Those who don’t know, PNPT is a game designed by the host of the Jennisodes… Jen.   Funded several months prior to final production through the indie game staple that is Kickstarter, PNPT has finally been completed and distributed to those who backed it.   We received our copy and decided to play it then give our thoughts on the game.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Dan Outro: Eric   Listen on Stitcher: Items Mentioned: Project: Ninja Panda Taco, Jennisodes, Kickstarter, Fiasco, Mutants & Masterminds, Venture Brothers, Batman, Goldfinger, Goldmember, Hero System, Green Lantern, Aces & Eights   Editor’s Note: We did record the full game-play session but there is a slim chance that we will release that. Mostly due to its length, but also because we are terrible people and some of the subject matter is wrong… even for us. Gamerstable no 27:55 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1442-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep100/ http://gamerstable.com/ep100/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:00:32 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1429 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep100/feed/ 4 al qadim,Conan,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Johnny Mneumonic,legend of the five rings,megadeth,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games Now that we have hit 100 episodes, we have decided to introduce ourselves. About f*cking time! I know right. -   - We have learned a lot during this. Not just about the games we love, but about gamers and most of all about ourselves. Thank you all, Now that we have hit 100 episodes, we have decided to introduce ourselves. About f*cking time! I know right.   We have learned a lot during this. Not just about the games we love, but about gamers and most of all about ourselves. Thank you all, new listeners and those who have been there from the beginning. It’s been a great first hundred. Here’s to many more.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Listen on Stitcher: Intro: Eric Outro: Dan   Items Mentioned: Greyhawk, CanonFire!, Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh!, Star Wars The Old Republic, Choose Your Own Adventure, Lone Wolf, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Shadowrun, Johnny Mneumonic, BudK, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Megadeth, Conan, Al Qadim, Traveller, World of Darkness, Legend of the Five Rings, Aces & Eights, Forgotten Realms   Gamerstable no 37:11 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1429-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/agents-of-m-u-m-ep99/ http://gamerstable.com/agents-of-m-u-m-ep99/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:07:46 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1419 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/agents-of-m-u-m-ep99/feed/ 3 captain america,games,justice society,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,xmen Sometimes we get what we wanna. - Forever we have been bugging Mike to run a World War II era superhero campaign. He promised us that he would run it as one of his New Year’s resolutions and lo and behold, he did it. - Sometimes we get what we wanna. Forever we have been bugging Mike to run a World War II era superhero campaign. He promised us that he would run it as one of his New Year’s resolutions and lo and behold, he did it. This entire episode is about the aspects of our campaign. Everything from inspirations, themes, NPCs and the PCs themselves. If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn Intro: Shannon Outro: Eric Listen on Stitcher: Items Mentioned: Mutants and Masterminds, Captain America, Kelly's Heroes, Superman, Fawlty Towers, The Justice Society, XMen Editor’s Note: Huge thanks to Brian Scott for the awesome intro debuting the theme for The Tower of the Ape, the upcoming roleplay drama from our very own Openly Gamer Theatre. Gamerstable no 43:47 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1419-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep98/ http://gamerstable.com/ep98/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:11:19 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1402 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep98/feed/ 2 blood bowl,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,hero games,lord of the ring,monster hunter,pathfinder,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games We love the undead. Okay maybe not love, but we like… wait. No. Do we really like the undead? Do we use them enough? Do we do it right? -   Listen on Stitcher: -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, We love the undead. Okay maybe not love, but we like… wait. No. Do we really like the undead? Do we use them enough? Do we do it right?   Listen on Stitcher:   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Jayson Outro: Dan   Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer Fantasy, White Wolf Publishing, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Grumpy Celt, World of Warcraft, Left 4 Dead, Lord of the Ring, Monster Hunter International, Hero Games, Shadowrun, The Mummy, Blood Bowl, Aces & Eights, Pathfinder, Star Wars Gamerstable no 34:03 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1402-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep97/ http://gamerstable.com/ep97/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:05:28 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1385 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep97/feed/ 7 buck rogers,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,dusk til dawn,legend of the five rings,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,shadowrun Sometimes playing a joke character can enliven a game and totally enrich a game group. Mostly though they are annoying and derail things or at least distract them. -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, Sometimes playing a joke character can enliven a game and totally enrich a game group. Mostly though they are annoying and derail things or at least distract them.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Listen on Spreaker: Intro: Mark Outro: Eric Items Mentioned: Buck Rogers, Gen Con, Victoriana, Legend of the Five Rings, Shadowrun, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Star Trek, Toon, From Dusk til Dawn Editor’s Note: Special thanks to the awesome Gil Gerard for the fantastic intro bumper. Gamerstable no 33:28 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1385-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep96/ http://gamerstable.com/ep96/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:00:40 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1356 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep96/feed/ 6 big bang theory,dresden files,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Game of Thrones,gen con,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg There is a recent trend in modern fantasy which suggests that traditional fantasy, as we know it, is rather passé. -   - Is it? What is non-traditional fantasy, and how does it translate to RPGs? -   Listen on Stitcher: There is a recent trend in modern fantasy which suggests that traditional fantasy, as we know it, is rather passé.   Is it? What is non-traditional fantasy, and how does it translate to RPGs?   Listen on Stitcher: If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Eric Outro: Dan   Items Mentioned: Lord of the Rings, Dresden Files, Monster Hunter International, Twilight, Harry Potter, Anne Rice, White Wolf Publishing, George R.R. Martin, Robert Jordan, Jack Reacher, Jack Ryan, Mack Bolan, Remo Williams, The Sword in the Stone, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Mad Max, Iron Druid, Eberron, EN World, Spell Jammer, Planescape, The Fantasy Shop, Star Wars, Archon StL, Quantum Thief, Big Bang Theory, Talisman, Forgotten Realms, Shadowrun, Victoriana, GURPS, Hero System, Rifts, Gen Con, Supernatural, American Horror Story, Mike Carey, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Merlin, Doctor Who, Techno Viking, Pathfinder   Editor’s Note: This episode Eric is still adjusting his sound quality. Again we apologize for it. Gamerstable no 33:04 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1356-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep95/ http://gamerstable.com/ep95/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 12:07:44 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1340 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep95/feed/ 2 city of heroes,Doctor Who,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy flight games,games,lethal weapon,mass effect,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game Sometimes you need a do-over and sometimes they can really ruin a game. As many GMs have found, the quick fix, the re-roll and the outright redaction can come into play throughout a campaign. Are they beneficial or can they be more trouble than they ar... Sometimes you need a do-over and sometimes they can really ruin a game. As many GMs have found, the quick fix, the re-roll and the outright redaction can come into play throughout a campaign. Are they beneficial or can they be more trouble than they are worth? Listen on Stitcher:   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Malrhun for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Jayson Outro: Shannon   Items Mentioned: World of Darkness, Forgotten Realms, Dungeons & Dragons, Doctor Who, 7th Sea, Fantasy Flight Games, Amber, Lethal Weapon, Mass Effect, City of Heroes, Spiderman, Hawkman, Shadowrun   Editor’s Note: We profoundly apologize for Eric sounding like he is talking through a blanket. He upgraded his microphone and didn’t have the levels quite right for the first couple episodes with it. Gamerstable no 30:16 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1340-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep94/ http://gamerstable.com/ep94/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:05:33 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1328 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep94/feed/ 2 fantasy flight,games workshop,Podcasts,rogue trader,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,starship troopers,warhammer 40k,warhammer fantasy roleplay We love Warhammer 40k. We also hate Games Workshop and their damn Wallet-Hammer. Their RPGs, by Fantasy Flight, appeal to our insane nature and we talk about the things we like and don’t about them and the universe they are about. -   We love Warhammer 40k. We also hate Games Workshop and their damn Wallet-Hammer. Their RPGs, by Fantasy Flight, appeal to our insane nature and we talk about the things we like and don’t about them and the universe they are about.   Listen on Stitcher If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Erik Adams for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Dan Outro: Eric   Items Mentioned: Warhammer 40k, Only War, Dan Abnett, American History X, Dark Heresy, Rogue Trader, Deathwatch, Black Crusade, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Starship Troopers, Gen Con, Firefly, Forgotten Realms, Neuromancer Gamerstable no 34:08 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1328-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep93/ http://gamerstable.com/ep93/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:30:39 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1311 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep93/feed/ 6 city of heroes,dc comics,dc heroes rpg,image comics,marvel comics,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,superhero genre Listen on and/or Download from Stitcher: Something about the superhero genre that almost all agree on, a well made supervillain can make or break a character. A cool hero with a lame rogues gallery can have a lot of trouble with legitimacy. -   - Listen on and/or Download from Stitcher: Something about the superhero genre that almost all agree on, a well made supervillain can make or break a character. A cool hero with a lame rogues gallery can have a lot of trouble with legitimacy.   In this episode we discuss some of our favorite menaces.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Mike Outro: Dan   Items Mentioned: Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image Comics, The Usual Suspects, DC Heroes RPG, IGN, City of Heroes Gamerstable no 36:51 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1311-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep92/ http://gamerstable.com/ep92/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:49:59 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1289 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep92/feed/ 7 gamers,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg Gamer-culture tropes, are they as cool as we want them to be? -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. -   - Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Shannon, Mark, Jayson and Shawn -   - Intro: Mark Gamer-culture tropes, are they as cool as we want them to be?   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Shannon, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Mark Outro: Shannon   Listen on Stitcher:   Listen on Spreaker:   Items Mentioned: Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, Mad Max, Aliens, Starship Troopers, Twilight, Anne Rice, True Blood, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Saving Private Ryan, Full Metal Jacket, Legend of the Five Rings, Naruto, Akira, Dragon Ball Z, Samurai Champloo, Gen Con, Dead Pool, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-long Blog, Lord of the Rings, Epic Mealtime, Think Geek, Invader Zim, Family Guy   Editor’s Note: The reason that our intro was so screwed up is that Shannon moved to the other side of the table. She says it is so she can sit next to Mike who is running the game we play after recording, but we all know it was to get away from Jayson and Shawn. Gamerstable no 39:53 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1289-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/polbonus/ http://gamerstable.com/polbonus/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:52:01 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1281 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/polbonus/feed/ 3 mmo,pathfinder,pathfinder online,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,ryan dancey We wanted to have a discussion about the future of roleplaying games and how MMOs will have an impact. So who better to tackle that topic than Ryan Dancey, CEO of Goblinworks? -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, We wanted to have a discussion about the future of roleplaying games and how MMOs will have an impact. So who better to tackle that topic than Ryan Dancey, CEO of Goblinworks?   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Shannon, Dan, Jayson, Ryan and Shawn   Intro: Shannon Outro: Dan   Important Links: Goblinworks Paizo Publishing   There is still time to get in on the Pathfinder Online Kickstarter, so hurry.   Listen or Download on Spreaker:   Listen or Download on Stitcher: Gamerstable no 28:19 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1281-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep91/ http://gamerstable.com/ep91/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:00:48 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1274 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep91/feed/ 3 aces & eights,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,game masters,games,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,record of lodos war,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game The processes that writers use to create their stories are as varied as there are styles. We were asked to talk how we create the stories that we play, as game-masters and as players. -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, The processes that writers use to create their stories are as varied as there are styles. We were asked to talk how we create the stories that we play, as game-masters and as players.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Brian Scott for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Jayson Outro: Eric Listen or Download on Stitcher:   Shows Featured in the Outro: Monkey in the Cage Carpe GM The Dragon Fisters     Items Mentioned: Heart of Darkness, Star Wars, Shadowrun, Legend of the Five Rings, James Bond, Batman, Mutants and Masterminds, Hero, Dungeons & Dragons, Fear the Boot, Dresden Files, Fiasco, Ravenloft, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Aces & Eights, Sidewinder, Record of Lodos War   Here is a link to the Fear the Boot campaign sheet mentioned. Thank you Dan Repperger for this and all your show does for the hobby. Gamerstable no 29:59 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1274-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep90/ http://gamerstable.com/ep90/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 11:00:46 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1264 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep90/feed/ 1 blood bowl,catan,challenges,Conan,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,gen con,mass effect,mutants and masterminds,pathfinder,Podcasts,resolutions Last year we challenged ourselves and each other in various facets of our gaming lives and we wanted to follow up on those challenges and make new ones for the next year. -   - If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, Last year we challenged ourselves and each other in various facets of our gaming lives and we wanted to follow up on those challenges and make new ones for the next year.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email (below) or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Shannon Outro: Dan   Listen or Download on Stitcher: Listen or Download on Spreaker:   Items Mentioned: Mutants and Masterminds, Warhammer 40K, Hunter the Vigil, Hunter: Slasher, Gen Con, Pathfinder, Conan, Aces & Eights, Star Wars, Call of Cthulhu, Settlers of Catan, Blood Bowl, Mass Effect, Supernatural, Power Rangers, Geek Chic Gamerstable no 42:54 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1264-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/89/ http://gamerstable.com/89/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:45:25 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1255 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/89/feed/ 3 blood bowl,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy roleplay,games,iron kingdoms,legend of the five rings,magic the gathering,mass combat,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying Many moons ago, roleplaying games were begotten from strategy based miniature battles. With this background in war games, and the propensity of massive battles in many of the tropes of fantasy and sci-fi,   it is not surprising when you look at a lot o... Many moons ago, roleplaying games were begotten from strategy based miniature battles. With this background in war games, and the propensity of massive battles in many of the tropes of fantasy and sci-fi,   it is not surprising when you look at a lot of older RPGs and see systems for massive battles.   Then a funny thing happened, games started going away from the complicated strategy based mass combat systems and toward abstract rules for battles.   We discuss our perspective on conducting mass combat in your RPGs.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Eric Outro: Dan Listen on Stitcher:   Listen on Spreaker:     Shows Featured in the Outro: Monkey in the Cage Carpe GM Gamecast Happy Jacks RPG Podcast     Items Mentioned: Lord of the Rings, Braveheart, Excalibur, World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, Warhammer 40K, Iron Kingdoms, Settlers of Catan, Legend of the Five Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Vampire: Dark Ages, Blood Bowl, Battle System, Birthright, Magic the Gathering, Song of Ice and Fire, Savage Worlds, Traveller, Twilight 2000, Shadowrun, Only War, Enemy at the Gates, Star Wars, Exalted, Wheel of Time, Burning Empires, GURPS Mass Combat Gamerstable no 32:23 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1255-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep88/ http://gamerstable.com/ep88/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:47:27 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1236 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep88/feed/ 1 dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy roleplay,ghost dog,john wick,john woo,land of the rising sun,legend of the five rings,oriental adventures,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying What is a Samurai, and why the hell would anyone play one? That is the question we asked ourselves, at least some of us did, when confronted with the opportunity to play a game that focused on these enigmatic warriors. -   - What is a Samurai, and why the hell would anyone play one? That is the question we asked ourselves, at least some of us did, when confronted with the opportunity to play a game that focused on these enigmatic warriors.   Is it important to steep ourselves in the legends and lore of the culture, or can you play a samurai game casually? We still ask ourselves this before we play any game based on Eastern culture.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Shannon Outro: Shannon Listen on Stitcher: Listen on Spreaker:   Podcasts Mentioned in the Outro: Action Nerds: Go! Dragon Fisters Podcast Walking Eye Podcast     Items Mentioned: Legend of the Five Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Oriental Adventures, Bushido, Land of the Rising Sun, Chivalry & Sorcery, The Blossoms are Falling, Burning Wheel, Blood & Honor, John Wick, John Woo, Heroes of Rokugan, Rounders, Shadowrun, Ghost Dog, William Gibson, Star Wars Gamerstable no 34:27 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1236-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep87/ http://gamerstable.com/ep87/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:00:11 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1215 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep87/feed/ 7 Blade Runner,brisco county jr,caligula,campaign ideas,count of monte cristo,dc comics,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,gencon,les miserables,moby dick Who says that when you are creating a campaign or making a character for a game that you have to derive inspiration from sources within the same genre as the one that the game is set? There are many different avenues from which a good story or characte... Who says that when you are creating a campaign or making a character for a game that you have to derive inspiration from sources within the same genre as the one that the game is set? There are many different avenues from which a good story or character can come from.   We talk about some of our favorite character and campaign ideas that can be adapted to any genre.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Shawn Outro: Dan   Listen Now on Stitcher   Listen Now on Spreaker   Items Mentioned: Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Blade Runner, Evil Dead, Dungeons & Dragons, Brisco County Jr., Renegade, DC Comics, GenCon, Corporia, Smallville, Arrow, Star Trek, Robin Hood, Les Miserables, Count of Monte Cristo, Three Musketeers, James Bond, Steven King, Valmont, Romeo and Juliet, Moby Dick, Caligula Gamerstable no 35:16 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1215-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/sandbox-campaigns-ep86/ http://gamerstable.com/sandbox-campaigns-ep86/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:45:31 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1190 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/sandbox-campaigns-ep86/feed/ 4 dragon age,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fallout,games,grand theft auto,pathfinder,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games A very popular style of game, in video gaming, is the concept of playing in an open world or sandbox. This gives players the freedom to play the established in-game story or to pursue their own interests. In a lot of ways table-top RPGs were made for t... A very popular style of game, in video gaming, is the concept of playing in an open world or sandbox. This gives players the freedom to play the established in-game story or to pursue their own interests. In a lot of ways table-top RPGs were made for this type of gaming, but the term scares the hell out of a lot of GMs.   We take a look at this style of gaming that is becoming more and more popular with the table-top gaming community.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Thymen for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Mike Outro: Eric   Items Mentioned: Sandlot, Grand Theft Auto, Fallout, Red Dead Redemption, Pathfinder, Dragon Age, Star Trek, Dresden Files, Shadowrun, Godfather, LA Noir, Hunter the Vigil, All Flesh Must be Eaten Gamerstable no 28:29 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1190-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep85/ http://gamerstable.com/ep85/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:53 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1185 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep85/feed/ 4 blood bowl,Doctor Who,dresden files,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,gamemaster,legend of the five rings,pathfinder,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game One of our listeners asked us for some advice on how to transition from being a player in a group to the gamemaster for the group. -   - As we do, we walk around the topic and may or may not actually tackle it. -   - If you have some input on this, One of our listeners asked us for some advice on how to transition from being a player in a group to the gamemaster for the group.   As we do, we walk around the topic and may or may not actually tackle it.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Jay Wallaur for giving us this topic to work with.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon, Shawn   Intro: Mark Outro: Dan   Links to Items Mentioned: Aces & Eights, Pathfinder, Champions, Dresden Files, Doctor Who, Twilight Comics, Legend of the Five Rings, Dungeons & Dragons, Twilight 2013, Shadowrun, Descent, Blood Bowl, Fiasco, Savage Worlds Gamerstable no 32:16 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1185-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep84/ http://gamerstable.com/ep84/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:33:42 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1167 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep84/feed/ 0 apocalypse now,dark horse comics,heart of darkness,star wars,star wars old republic,star wars saga Late in 2011, we started the process of creating our next actual play podcast. Following in the wake of our well received Victoriana series, we wanted to take on something a little larger in scope. It was decided that we would play Star Wars Saga Editi... Late in 2011, we started the process of creating our next actual play podcast. Following in the wake of our well received Victoriana series, we wanted to take on something a little larger in scope. It was decided that we would play Star Wars Saga Edition, set it in the Old Republic and make the entire story adversarial. One year later, having just finished final cast recording, we all sat down and discussed the meta-knowledge involved in the story. WARNING THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn Intro: Jayson Outro: Dan Items Mentioned: Star Wars, Old Republic, Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now, Pulp Fiction, They Live, Police Squad, Star Trek, Dune, Dark Horse Comics, Monty Python, Benny Hill, Gen Con, Smallville, Leverage Gamerstable no 49:14 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1167-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/ep83/ http://gamerstable.com/ep83/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:00:12 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1106 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/ep83/feed/ 3 barbarella,buffy the vampire slayer,Conan,dragon age,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy roleplay,Game of Thrones,games,Podcasts,red sonja,role playing game In a hobby dominated by male archetypes (or clichés), sometimes what a campaign needs is a woman’s touch. The days of the woman being merely a piece of treasure or a plaything at a local watering hole are over. In a hobby dominated by male archetypes (or clichés), sometimes what a campaign needs is a woman’s touch. The days of the woman being merely a piece of treasure or a plaything at a local watering hole are over. Sometimes it’s fun to let a woman take the lead.   We talk about some of the strong women in history and pop-culture and how they have helped mold the gamer culture.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Eric Outro: Shannon   Running Time – 34:40   Items Mentioned: Red Sonja, Conan, Barbarella, Wonder Woman, Game of Thrones, Aliens, Terminator, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Brave, Boondock Saints, Zatana, Sailor Moon, My Super Ex-girlfriend, Eberron, Blake’s 7, Spiderman, Arkham City, Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones, Dragon Age, Fallout, Star Trek, Sliders   Editor’s Note: Special thanks to Dan and the CarpeGM Gamecast for the very cool intro bumper. Do us, and yourself, a favor and listen to them. Gamerstable no 35:02 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1106-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/pod9/ http://gamerstable.com/pod9/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 11:30:24 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1096 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/pod9/feed/ 5 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic The agents of the Dark Council, having penetrated the lair of Darth Inferis, now face one of their own for the fate of the galaxy. -   - Star Wars is property of Disney - Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast - The agents of the Dark Council, having penetrated the lair of Darth Inferis, now face one of their own for the fate of the galaxy.   Star Wars is property of Disney Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music – John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects – Ben Burtt     For those having trouble listening with the provided player, we are including a player from Spreaker. Gamerstable no 1:06:32 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1096-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/clerics-ep82/ http://gamerstable.com/clerics-ep82/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:30:01 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1086 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/clerics-ep82/feed/ 0 clerics,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy gaming,fantasy roleplay,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games Why are the healers in fantasy role-play neglected or downright shunned? For us, we have almost had to draw lots to determine who would play the cleric. - We discuss this oft maligned, yet vital piece of the fantasy gaming. - Why are the healers in fantasy role-play neglected or downright shunned? For us, we have almost had to draw lots to determine who would play the cleric. We discuss this oft maligned, yet vital piece of the fantasy gaming. If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Dave, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn Intro: Mike Outro: Eric Running Time – 30:24 Items Mentioned: Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, Shadowrun, World of Warcraft, Warhammer Online, Dark Heresy, Mutants and Masterminds, Star Trek, Legend of the Five Rings Gamerstable no 30:25 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1086-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/pod8/ http://gamerstable.com/pod8/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:30:25 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1053 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/pod8/feed/ 2 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic Having made landfall on the hidden planet of Kor'bit Enbres, the agents of the Dark Council and their entourage make travel to the mysterious temple to find the missing Sith lord Darth Inferis only to find that ambitions may be too large for all to ret... Having made landfall on the hidden planet of Kor'bit Enbres, the agents of the Dark Council and their entourage make travel to the mysterious temple to find the missing Sith lord Darth Inferis only to find that ambitions may be too large for all to return alive.   Listen on Spreaker: Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music – John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects – Ben Burtt Gamerstable no 41:29 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1053-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/playing-the-monsters-ep81/ http://gamerstable.com/playing-the-monsters-ep81/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:31:37 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1048 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/playing-the-monsters-ep81/feed/ 6 call of cthulhu,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Game of Thrones,horror genre,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,werewolf Players playing monsters used to be a DM’s nightmare. Then came games like Vampire the Masquerade and Werewolf the Apocalypse, where you could do just that and redefined the horror genre of gaming forever. - Now, twenty years later, Players playing monsters used to be a DM’s nightmare. Then came games like Vampire the Masquerade and Werewolf the Apocalypse, where you could do just that and redefined the horror genre of gaming forever. Now, twenty years later, people are still playing the monsters and loving it. Werewolf the Apocalypse 20th anniversary Kickstarter can be found here. If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page. Thanks to Ed Healy for giving us this topic to work with. Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn Intro: Shawn Outro: Eric Running Time – 33:59 Items Mentioned: White Wolf Publishing, Dungeons & Dragons, Dresden Files, Monster Hunter International, Call of Cthulhu, Game of Thrones Gamerstable no 34:00 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1048-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/historical-settings-wwii-ep80/ http://gamerstable.com/historical-settings-wwii-ep80/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:00:54 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1035 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/historical-settings-wwii-ep80/feed/ 10 call of cthulhu,campaign settings,captain america,crimson skies,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg We have recently begun a Mutants and Masterminds campaign set during World War II. As a group, we love that setting for a game. There is so much to work with, it is a gold mine of potential game and character hooks. -   - We have recently begun a Mutants and Masterminds campaign set during World War II. As a group, we love that setting for a game. There is so much to work with, it is a gold mine of potential game and character hooks.   We take a look at this very significant era through a gaming lens; from golden age of comics to the popular culture fascination with mystical Nazis.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.     Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Jayson Outro: Dan   Running Time – 36:21     Items Mentioned: Mutants and Masterminds, Captain America: The First Avenger, Gear Kreig, Dust Tactics, Crimson Skies, Twilight 2000, Legend of the Five Rings, Call of Cthulhu     Editor’s Note: This is an episode in a series devoted to historical campaign settings. Gamerstable no 36:21 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1035-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/aranovor-power-darkside-ep7/ http://gamerstable.com/aranovor-power-darkside-ep7/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1031 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/aranovor-power-darkside-ep7/feed/ 0 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic Leaving the struggle for Colonial Station Cam’Co behind them, the agents of the Dark Council and their smuggler crew enter the mysterious Chasdemonus Route hyperspace lane. Traveling the lane is treacherous, Leaving the struggle for Colonial Station Cam’Co behind them, the agents of the Dark Council and their smuggler crew enter the mysterious Chasdemonus Route hyperspace lane. Traveling the lane is treacherous, but it is the only way to the missing Sith lord. To find him, they must brave the perilous nebula the Ara’Novor.   Listen on Spreaker:   Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music - John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects - Ben Burtt Gamerstable no 46:27 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1031-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/character-sheets-ep79/ http://gamerstable.com/character-sheets-ep79/#comments Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:30:17 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1027 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/character-sheets-ep79/feed/ 0 character sheets,dragon age,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fallout,hero system,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game One of the most fundamental trappings of the tabletop role playing game is the character record sheet. A decent character sheet, in practicality and design can actually make or break a game. Some are so well designed, One of the most fundamental trappings of the tabletop role playing game is the character record sheet. A decent character sheet, in practicality and design can actually make or break a game. Some are so well designed, and iconic that some consider them part of the artwork of the games they are for.   We discuss this essential piece of gamer gear.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Mark Outro: Dan   Running Time – 30:51   Games Mentioned: Mutants and Masterminds, Dungeons & Dragons, Legend of the Five Rings, Hero System, World of Warcraft, Rage, Fallout, Dragon Age, Shadowrun,   Cool Links: Tug Toner Hero Lab Wordman’s Shadowrun Sheets I Hit it with my Axe  Mad Irishman Sheets Gamerstable no 30:52 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1027-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/shannons3/ http://gamerstable.com/shannons3/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:00:59 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=1013 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/shannons3/feed/ 0 actual play podcast,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy roleplay,games,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,world of greyhawk This is the conclusion of our newest member’s first tabletop game. - Ivy Nightfall and her companions are escorting a crate of unknown cargo to a nearby town. They had just made it to the home stretch when they were accosted by a group of brigands, This is the conclusion of our newest member’s first tabletop game. Ivy Nightfall and her companions are escorting a crate of unknown cargo to a nearby town. They had just made it to the home stretch when they were accosted by a group of brigands, led by a dangerous and wanted man.   Listen on Spreaker: Cast and Characters: Mike – Narrator and Dungeon Master Eric – Arthur Lobnob Pengrove Dan – Zamfir Mark – Mikael Knutzich Shannon – Ivy Nightfall Jayson – Captain Dee Biscuitville Shawn – Flux Coldsteel   Thank you Shannon for joining us and allowing us to record this experience. Your input and enthusiasm was greatly appreciated. Gamerstable no 50:38 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=1013-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/doctor-who-ep78/ http://gamerstable.com/doctor-who-ep78/#comments Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:35 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=985 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/doctor-who-ep78/feed/ 6 Doctor Who,monty python,mutants and masterminds,neil gaiman,palladium books,princess bride,red dwarf,sci fi,venture brothers Up until recently, in the United States, Doctor Who was relegated to the periphery of the science fiction fan community. With its cheesy special effects and weird characters, getting the attention of mainstream audiences was virtually impossible. -   Up until recently, in the United States, Doctor Who was relegated to the periphery of the science fiction fan community. With its cheesy special effects and weird characters, getting the attention of mainstream audiences was virtually impossible.   That has all changed now.   We talk about what we love about this beloved sci-fi show.   If you have some input on Doctor Who, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Special Thanks to Nicholas Briggs for the beautiful intro.     Doctor Who - Ep78   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Dave, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Shannon Outro: Shannon   Running Time – 32:58   Items Mentioned: Doctor Who, David Bowie, Mask, Red Dwarf, Venture Brothers, Princess Bride, Monty Python, I Love Lucy, Honeymooners, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Palladium Books, Rifts, GURP, Mutants and Masterminds, Farscape, Neil Gaiman, Gen Con, Q Workshop       Doctor Who and the Doctor Who Theme are properties of the BBC. The Doctor Who Theme – composed by Ron Grainer and arranged by Murray Gold Mamma Dalek - Performed by F'd Up in Middle America (based on Mamma Mia – written by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson) Gamerstable no 36:20 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=985-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/pod6/ http://gamerstable.com/pod6/#comments Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:00:55 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=979 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/pod6/feed/ 2 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic   - Entering the Chasdemonus Route hyperspace lane is the key to finding Darth Inferis. That means entering into Chiss space. Knowing that the xenophobic race will not take their trespassing lightly, the agents are putting a lot of faith in the loyalt...   Entering the Chasdemonus Route hyperspace lane is the key to finding Darth Inferis. That means entering into Chiss space. Knowing that the xenophobic race will not take their trespassing lightly, the agents are putting a lot of faith in the loyalty they bought. With Mandalorian support arranged, the agents of the Dark Council and the crew of the Nomad Gyrhawk take their first step into the unknown.   Listen on Spreaker: Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music – John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects – Ben Burtt   Gamerstable no 1:02:25 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=979-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/genconarcho-ep77/ http://gamerstable.com/genconarcho-ep77/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:00:10 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=975 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/genconarcho-ep77/feed/ 4 D&D Next,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy flight games,fogo de chao,forge world,games workshop,gen con,moto gp,pinnacle publishing,Podcasts,ram brewery Back in Episode 68 we discussed our expectations of our upcoming trip to the Gen Con gaming convention in Indianapolis. - In this episode, we talk about how well we did in accomplishing our goals for the con and we also get prepped for our next group ... Back in Episode 68 we discussed our expectations of our upcoming trip to the Gen Con gaming convention in Indianapolis. In this episode, we talk about how well we did in accomplishing our goals for the con and we also get prepped for our next group outing, Archon 36 (October 12-14, 2012).     Post GenCon & Pre-Archon 2012 - Ep77   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon and Shawn   Intro: Eric Outro: Dan   Running Time – 38:46   Items Mentioned: GenCon, Archon, Brass & Steel, Pamean Games, Shadowrun, White Wolf, Cosplay Deviants, Games Workshop, Fantasy Flight Games, Pinnacle Publishing, Forgotten Realms, World of Greyhawk, RAM Brewery, Forge World, Cool Mini or Not, D&D Next, Wizards of the Coast, Kickstarter, Reaper Miniatures, Soda Pop Miniatures, Pizza Di Tito, The Podgecast, Jennisodes, The Gen Con Social, Fogo De Chao, Savage Worlds Deluxe, X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, Dr. Who, Ed Greedwood, Moto GP Gamerstable no 38:46 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=975-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/broken-mechanics-ep76/ http://gamerstable.com/broken-mechanics-ep76/#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:00:09 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=971 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/broken-mechanics-ep76/feed/ 2 dc comics,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,hero system,marvel comics,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games There are some aspects of a game that (if used by the wrong people) can, at best ruin a game session. The worst case scenario is that it puts a bad taste in everyone’s mouth and ruins the game altogether. -   - There are some aspects of a game that (if used by the wrong people) can, at best ruin a game session. The worst case scenario is that it puts a bad taste in everyone’s mouth and ruins the game altogether.   We examine some of our experiences with broken mechanics and explore whether they were as broken as we thought.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.     Broken Mechanics - Ep76   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Dan Outro: Eric   Running Time – 27:46     Items Mentioned: Mutants and Masterminds, Dungeons & Dragons, Hackmaster, Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Shadowrun, World of Warcraft, Heroes of Rokugan, 7th Sea, Hero System, Star Frontiers, Star Wars, Robot Chicken, Pathfinder Gamerstable no 27:46 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=971-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/pod5/ http://gamerstable.com/pod5/#comments Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:00:11 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=965 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/pod5/feed/ 0 actual play podcast,games,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic   - The only person who knows the location of the lost Sith Lord, Darth Inferis, is the Mandalorian traitor Marell Lowe. Unfortunately, in order to buy his help someone will have to pay. -   Listen on Spreaker: -   -   The only person who knows the location of the lost Sith Lord, Darth Inferis, is the Mandalorian traitor Marell Lowe. Unfortunately, in order to buy his help someone will have to pay.   Listen on Spreaker:   Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music - John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects - Ben Burtt Gamerstable no 57:07 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=965-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/television-ep75/ http://gamerstable.com/television-ep75/#comments Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:00:29 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=961 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/television-ep75/feed/ 3 broadcast television,Game of Thrones,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,shadowrun,victoriana,world of darkness Being one of the most influential media in the last sixty years, broadcast television has seen a marked decline in popularity. With the use of internet sources like streaming video and other “cutting the cord” avenues, is television, Being one of the most influential media in the last sixty years, broadcast television has seen a marked decline in popularity. With the use of internet sources like streaming video and other “cutting the cord” avenues, is television, as we know it in its death throes?   We examine this very popular media and talk about some of the shows that the gamer sub-culture considers must-views and some of the newer shows that may inspire game play.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.     Television - Ep75   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson, Shannon, Greg and Shawn   Intro: Shawn Outro: Dan   Running Time – 38:12   Editor’s Note: This recording was made after/during the cast’s celebration of Jayson and Mike’s fortieth birthdays and Greg’s new job announcement. If you notice that some are more boisterous than usual, while others are non-existent… blame the alcohol. Gamerstable no 38:12 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=961-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-2-road-port/ http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-2-road-port/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:00:59 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=957 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-2-road-port/feed/ 3 actual play podcast,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,games,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,world of greyhawk Continuing our newest member's first tabletop game. - Ivy Nightfall and her companions are escorting a crate of unknown cargo to a nearby town. After clearing away some mysteriously felled trees, the group and their drover Kane continue along the trai... Continuing our newest member's first tabletop game. Ivy Nightfall and her companions are escorting a crate of unknown cargo to a nearby town. After clearing away some mysteriously felled trees, the group and their drover Kane continue along the trail to adventure (or should I say misadventure).   Listen on Spreaker:   Cast and Characters: Mike – Narrator and Dungeon Master Eric – Arthur Lobnob Pengrove Dan – Zamfir Mark – Mikael Knutzich Shannon – Ivy Nightfall Jayson – Captain Dee Biscuitville Shawn – Flux Coldsteel   Editor's Note: This was recorded during a massive thunderstorm that resulted in a rather large waterfall from one of Shawn's basement windows. The audio was cleaned up as much as possible, but there are still some rough patches. Gamerstable no 1:00:14 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=957-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/campaign-cpr-ep74/ http://gamerstable.com/campaign-cpr-ep74/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:00:12 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=951 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/campaign-cpr-ep74/feed/ 5 aces & eights,dresden files,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy flight games,gen con,munchkin,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game What can you do to revive a dying campaign? When you or your players are dreading the next game session, we have some suggestions to spark some interest into the game and maybe make it fun again. -   - If you have some input on this, What can you do to revive a dying campaign? When you or your players are dreading the next game session, we have some suggestions to spark some interest into the game and maybe make it fun again.   If you have some input on this, leave a comment here, via email or on our Facebook page.   Thanks to Rich Trickey for giving us this topic to work with.   Campaign CPR - Ep74   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Mike Outro: Shawn   Running Time – 31:24   Links to Items Mentioned: Gen Con Fantasy Flight Games Archon St. Louis Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms White Wolf Star Wars Mutants and Masterminds Dresden Files RPG Pathfinder Warhammer Munchkin Aces & Eights Shadowrun Gamerstable no 31:25 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=951-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/package-power-darkside-ep4/ http://gamerstable.com/package-power-darkside-ep4/#comments Thu, 06 Sep 2012 10:00:55 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=941 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/package-power-darkside-ep4/feed/ 0 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars the old republic The mission calls for the recovery of the renegade Mandalorian Marell Lowe from Republic captivity. What must be done to retrieve the prisoner? What does he know about the missing Sith lord? What other secrets does he bear? -   Listen on Spreaker: - The mission calls for the recovery of the renegade Mandalorian Marell Lowe from Republic captivity. What must be done to retrieve the prisoner? What does he know about the missing Sith lord? What other secrets does he bear?   Listen on Spreaker:   Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music - John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects - Ben Burtt Gamerstable no 1:08:20 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=941-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/frankengaming-ep73/ http://gamerstable.com/frankengaming-ep73/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 10:00:05 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=937 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/frankengaming-ep73/feed/ 1 aces & eights,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,fantasy flight games,game community,gen con,hackmaster,hero system,legend of the five rings,mutants and masterminds,Podcasts,role playing game No, this is not about how cool my friends are and how we love the red-headed stepchild that is Promethean the Created (much to my chagrin). -   - The term “frankengaming” is actually used quite a bit in the video game community. No, this is not about how cool my friends are and how we love the red-headed stepchild that is Promethean the Created (much to my chagrin).   The term “frankengaming” is actually used quite a bit in the video game community. It is usually theoretical mashups of different video games that people would like to see. What we do in this episode is much like that, but instead we apply it to tabletop role-playing games.     Thanks to Kevin Handling for inspiring this episode and all the great Alfie, the half-ogre, memories.   Frankengaming - Ep73   Cast – Eric, Mike, Dan, Mark, Aaron, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Mark Outro: Mike   Running Time – 38:01     Links to Items Mentioned: GURPS Mutants and Masterminds Fantasy Flight Games Amber Dungeons & Dragons White Wolf Tenacious D Aces & Eights Hackmaster Shadowrun Legend of the Five Rings Victoriana True 20 Hero System Heroes Against Darkness Star Wars: The Old Republic Star Wars Saga Edition Warhammer 40k Twilight 2000 Traveller Ultima   Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded at Gen Con 2012 in one of our hotel rooms. It was decided that for comfort reasons that many of the guys would hold their mics rather than have them on a mic stands. That is why it occasionally sounds like they are fondling large balloons. Don't worry, it won't happen again. Gamerstable no 38:02 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=937-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-1-beginning/ http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-1-beginning/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:00:19 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=932 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/shannons-game-part-1-beginning/feed/ 3 actual play podcast,dungeons & dragons,dungeons and dragons,Podcasts,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,world of greyhawk We wanted to record someone's first tabletop roleplaying game experience. Shannon joined us in this social experiment. It is one introductory adventure featuring Ivy Nightfall and her crew of misfits. -   - We wanted to record someone's first tabletop roleplaying game experience. Shannon joined us in this social experiment. It is one introductory adventure featuring Ivy Nightfall and her crew of misfits.   The first installment of Shannon's first game features the characters getting established and learning about the mission.     Listen on Spreaker: Cast and Characters: Mike - Narrator and Dungeon Master Eric - Arthur Lobnob Pengrove Dan - Zamfir Mark - Mikael Knutzich Shannon - Ivy Nightfall Jayson - Captain Dee Biscuitville Shawn - Flux Coldsteel Gamerstable no 39:08 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=932-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/corporia-ep72/ http://gamerstable.com/corporia-ep72/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:00:29 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=927 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/corporia-ep72/feed/ 0 Blade Runner,brooks brothers,buffy the vampire slayer,conan the barbarian,kickstarter,man of steel,mark plemmons,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games Mark Plemmons joins us to talk about his new game, Corporia. Though this is the first time that we’ve met face-to-face, we think of him as one of us and are looking forward to playing in his very intriguing and disturbing new world. -   - Mark Plemmons joins us to talk about his new game, Corporia. Though this is the first time that we’ve met face-to-face, we think of him as one of us and are looking forward to playing in his very intriguing and disturbing new world.   For all news on Corporia, and mind of Mark, check out his blog - The Brabblemark   Corporia - Ep72   Cast – Eric, Dan, Mark, Jayson and Shawn   Intro: Jayson Outro: Mark   Running Time – 25:23   Links to Items Mentioned: Gen Con Conan the Barbarian Logan’s Run Kickstarter Brazil Blade Runner Shadowrun Gotham City Nineteen Eighty-Four THX1138 Man of Steel Kenzer & Company Camelot 3000 Transmetropolitan Torchwood Buffy the Vampire Slayer Deadlands Brooks Brothers   Editor’s Note: Thanks to the Sheraton’s top notch cleaning staff for the fine vacuum sound in the background. I swear that bitch banged the door a couple of times on purpose. Gamerstable no 25:23 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=927-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> http://gamerstable.com/pod3-2/ http://gamerstable.com/pod3-2/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:00:41 +0000 Gamerstable http://gamerstable.com/?p=917 Continue reading →]]> http://gamerstable.com/pod3-2/feed/ 0 actual play podcast,Podcasts,role playing game,roleplaying,roleplaying game,roleplaying games,rpg,star wars,star wars saga,star wars the old republic Dawn breaks and the assault speeders of the 1-9th Imperial Special Forces Battalion prep for the attack on the Solar Energy Station and the Sith prepare to take the Mandalorian they seek from the hands of the Republic. - Dawn breaks and the assault speeders of the 1-9th Imperial Special Forces Battalion prep for the attack on the Solar Energy Station and the Sith prepare to take the Mandalorian they seek from the hands of the Republic. The clock is ticking as the mission begins in earnest.   Listen on Spreaker:   Star Wars is property of Lucasfilms Star Wars Saga Edition Roleplaying Game – Wizards of the Coast Music - John Williams (Except for Battle of Christophis – by Kevin Kiner) Sound Effects - Ben Burtt Gamerstable no 57:29 <iframe width="320" height="24" src="http://gamerstable.com/?powerpress_embed=917-podcast&amp;powerpress_player=default" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>