Postcards from the Dungeon

Steve announces our participation in the A Postcard from the Dungeon multi-podcast contest. Then wraps up with an out-take from ep. 89, for fun! Resources and References Contest: A Postcard from the Dungeon – rules

In which Jeb and Steve discuss the “Fake Geek Girls” controversy; who is and is not a ‘real’ geek – or whether that is even a distinction worth discussing! We wrap up by exploring what it is about the table-top RPG hobby that we love and ask our listeners: Why do you keep coming back […]

Steve interviews Tristan and Joel about their Kickstarter fundraising project “The GM’s Real World Reference.” Resources and References KS: The GM’s Real World Reference RPG: Mage: The Ascension RPG: Warrior, Rogue, and Mage Podcast: Dragonlance Canticle RPG: Dragonlance Campaign Setting RPG: Dark Sun RPG: Rogue Trader RPG: Masks: 1,000 Memorable NPCs for Any Roleplaying Game […]

In which Jeb, Mikey, and Steve discuss the reboot of Spider-man; concluding that it was OK. Really, amazingly, overwhelmingly … OK. Resources and References KS: Mikey’s Successful Kickstarter “Barbarian Jetpack” Movie: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Movie: Spider-Man (2002) Movie: Spider-Man 2 (2004) Movie: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Movie: Batman Begins (2005) Movie: Batman Returns (1992) Movie: […]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss various strategies to introduce foibles and mistakes into an RPG session and why a GM may want to do so. Then they ask listeners – How have you handled these situations? Does simulating human error or impetuous action bring heightened drama to your game; and how? Resources and References […]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss the new sci-fi movie from Ridley Scott, Prometheus. Resources and References Movie: Prometheus (2012) Movie: Blade Runner (1982) Movie: Alien (1979) Movie: Aliens (1986) Wikipedia: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Blog: Prometheus Unbound: What The Movie Was Actually About Wikipedia: The Annunciation Wikipedia: Panspermia Books: Uplift War Series […]

Jeb and Steve discuss the new movie “Snow White and the Huntsman.” Resources and References Movie: Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) Movie: Twilight (2008) YouTube: Charlize Theron’s Dior Commercial (probably not safe for work!) Movie: Gladiator (2000) Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Movie: Princess Mononoke (1997) Movie: The […]

In which Jeb and Steve get to ask Mikey all about his Kickstarter’s, writing lyrics, telling stories, doing stand-up, and how his on-stage identity and real-life identity interact. Guidelines for Running a Comedic Game Simple Rules (minimal look-up during play) Simple Concept Simple Characters (archetypes) Opposing Character Goals Player Investment (they must know that their […]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss Zombies! Cultural meme, coping mechanism for a breakdown in our world financial system, or just fun to shoot in the head? Resources and References iPhone App: Plants vs Zombies iPhone App: Zombie Highway Book: Zombie Survival Guide by Max Brooks Book: World War Z: An Oral History of the […]

Jeb and Steve discuss what it takes to GM at a convention and make a few recommendations on how to market your game to convention goers, what to expect, how to be prepared for problems, some no-prep/low-prep systems to run, and a few of the rewards of con GM’ing. Resources and References RPG: GURPS RPG: […]

In which Jeb and Steve discuss the movie “Avengers” and both gush with praise as well as point out some of the weaker aspects. Spoilers: Avengers! References and Resources Movie: Avengers (2012) Movie: Thor (2011) Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Movie: Iron Man (2008) Movie: The Incredible Hulk (2008) Wikipedia: The Infinity Gauntlet […]

Jeb and Steve discuss “Fear the Con 5″ – the games we played, the games Jeb ran, and the fantastic birthday gift of a greeting they all gave Jeb’s daughter. This spawns a discussion about “Nerd Culture” in general, with a few theories on why it’s both more acceptable and more pervasive right now. References […]

In which Matthew & Steve discuss modern Archeology and how the reality compares to the depiction of Archeology and Archeologists in movies, TV, and books. We go on to discuss some of the controversy that Archeology can lead to, and finally, we discuss how to apply Matthew’s understanding of the ways that human societies develop […]

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Jeb and I are attending Fear the Con 5 on the Fourth and Fifth of May, 2012 in St. Louis, MO. There will be no regular episodes until we get back, but we will be recording something while there and updating our twitter feed with photo’s and commentary. Follow @PftDCast for the updates. Media Podcast: […]