The Carpe GM Gamecast

Our Rating and Review Raffle is still on!  Act fast, it ends 1/1/2013.   See http://carpegm.net/contest/ for more details! !!!Spoiler Alert!!! This episode contains major spoilers for Wreck It Ralph!!!! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Tyler, Steve, Bryan Topic - In this episode, we answer(?) yet another listener email.  Then we tear into Wreck It Ralph with a GM's eye.  We loved the movie and discuss ways to emulate video games in your table top RPGs. (3:50 ) On Our Horizon (16:36) Listener email (32:15) Wreck It Ralph (107:01) Our Favorite Video Game Movie Media -    Lincoln (2012) - IMDb Batman: The Brave and the Bold (TV Series 2008–2011) - IMDb Workaholics (TV Series 2011– ) - IMDb The Totally Rad Show - YouTube Amazon Prime Fringe (TV Series 2008– ) - IMDb Revolution | NBC Do the Right Thing (1989) - IMDb Metagamers Anonymous "Today is a Good Day To Die Wreck-It Ralph (2012) - IMDb Snakes on a Train (Video 2006) - IMDb Transmorphers (Video 2007) - IMDb Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies (Video 2012) - IMDb ReBoot (TV Series 1994–2002) - IMDb The Wizard (1989) - IMDb QAGS Second Edition (HEX Games) Car Wars (SJ Games) Street Fighter (1994) - IMDb Mortal Kombat (1995) - IMDb Silent Hill (2006) - IMDb Resident Evil (2002) - IMDb Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001) - IMDb Tyler supported The 4 day work week The music for this episode is "Conan" by Mercury Descends Find them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MercuryDescends, on Reverb Nation at http://www.reverbnation.com/mercurydescends, or on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/MercuryDescends

Hey all! As you may know, we have a little contest going on. For more information on our Rating And Review Raffle, visit http://carpegm.net/contest/ I recently had the opportunity to chat with one of the contest contributors, Kayt Jackson.   Kayt is donating a hand made figurine.  He is a bearded old codger who holds a D10 for you, you may notice a little bird keeping watch over a D20 in the background as well! To learn more about Kayt's shop, you can find it at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChzburgerEnthusiast/about?ref=announce If you want to see more of Kayt's one-of-a-kind pieces, Please visit her at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChzburgerEnthusiast?ref=si_shop

Hello again! This is another very short interview with one of the wonderful people donating to our Rating and Review Raffle!  Her name is Emily Barnes, and she has made for us, a 3 chambered dice bag!     Courtesy of Emily Barnes!!     For more info on our Raffle, please visit: http://carpegm.net/contest/      

Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Steve, Tyler, Mack Topic - In this episode, we make a few announcements about the show, we kick off our next listener contest , and we discuss some of our favorite podcasts and what about them inspires us. (2:38) Announcements! (WE HAVE A NEW CONTEST!!!!!) (14:45) On Our Horizon (27:09) Podcasts that we love     Media -    Base Raiders (Kickstarter) Sentinels of the Multiverse: Shattered Timelines (Kickstarter) Save 15% on your car insurance! Heroic Adventures, our FLGS Call of Duty: Black OPs 2 Halo 4 ADELE - Skyfall The League (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Podcasts: This American Life Wait Wait...don't tell me Kevin Smith's Smodcast Network Comic Book Men (TV Series 2012– ) - IMDb Fantasy Focus Football Gamerstable Fear the Boot Role Playing Public Radio Metagamers Anonymous Fantasy sports league (FSL tonight) Push To Regen Clixcast Coast to Coast AM Frog Pants Network Penn's Sunday School Happy Jacks RPG Podcast Ken P. D. Snydecast Monkey In the Cage Postcards from the Dungeon Mikey Mason(The comedian who's name I failed to mention that is a host on Postcards From the Dungeon...Sorry Mikey!) RPPR Actual Play Ben Gerber's Troll in the Corner Network The Moth Podcast Steve supported Skyfall The music for this episode's breaks is "Out of the Mire" by Locrian Manor You can find them at: http://www.locrianmanor.com/ or on Facebook @http://www.facebook.com/LocrianManor Notes - As of this podcast's release, the post about the podcasts that we  reviewed is being moved and re-organized, due to some issues with iTunes' interface. Check back very soon! Don't forget to check out our new contest page : http://carpegm.net/contest/

Hosts - Dan, Steve, Mack, Tyler, Bryan Topic - In this episode we discuss some concepts of character generation, reasons for creating new characters, and how we decide what types of characters to play.  Included in this episode is also the first installment of our newest segment, Gamecast Games. (:45) What's on our horizon (19:00) Character Generation (22:58) How do you start character creation (35:26)  Why do you create new characters (40:30) How much of a part does emulation play in your character creation (56:37) Gamecast Game - 2 True Media -  Batman Heroclix set Clix For a Cure HC Realms Assasin's Creed III Taken (2008) - IMDb GURPS (RPG) Dungeons and Dragons (RPG) Pathfinder (RPG) Marvel Heroic Roleplay (RPG) Mutants and Masterminds (RPG) Bryan Supported - Punch Quest (App)

Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan   Topic - In this episode we discuss some classic monsters, and what makes a monster a monster.  Later, we try to make an original monster.         Media -    Dredd 3D (2012) - IMDb Dishonored GURPS (Steve Jackson Games) Blood Bowl Rome (TV Series 2005–2007) - IMDb Girls (TV Series 2012– ) - IMDb The League (TV Series 2009– ) - IMDb Farscape (TV Series 1999–2003) - IMDb Boardwalk Empire (TV Series 2010– ) - IMDb Atmosfear: The DVD Board Game (2003) Universal Studios Maonters (Wikipedia Jaws (1975) - IMDb The Blob (1988) - IMDb (newest version) Godzilla 2000 (1999) - IMDb Godzilla VS Zilla -crappy battle (YouTube) It (TV mini-series 1990– ) - IMDb Peyote (Wikipedia) Captain Spaulding - Devil's Regects (YouTube) Captain Spaulding - Groucho Marx (YouTube) Cloverfield (2008) - IMDb Hypnotoad (YouTube) Pan's Labyrinth (2006) - IMDb "The X-Files" Squeeze (TV episode 1993) - IMDb Slender Man - Marble Hornets The Tall Man (Character) - IMDb Exorcist Theme (Tubular Bells Dubstep Remix) - YouTube

The CarpeGM Interview Series - Episode 3 - Ross Payton     Notes -  I sat down with writer, game designer, and Ennie award winning podcaster, Ross Payton for a nice discussion about the ins and outs, and tips and tricks of running horror RPGs. We also spend some time discussing Ross's past and present projects, including, Base Raiders - a game of  super hero dungeon crawling that, at the time of this recording, is a live Kickstarter project.   (:20) What's on your geek card? (13:54) How do you run a horror game? (18:48) What do you do to promote player buy-in? (23:25) How do you determine what style of pacing to use? (25:07) How much control do you have over the game? (28:18) How do you keep mechanics out of the way of immersion? (32:52)What game systems work best for horror? (39:35) What are some of your inspirations from pop culture? (45:13) What's your favorite locale for a horror game? Media -  Role Playing Public Radio RPPR Actual Play The Unspeakable! Podcast Base Raiders (Kickstarter) Call of Cthulhu (RPG) Eclipse Phase (RPG) Wild Talents (Arc Dream Publishing) Curriculum of Conspiracy Road Trip Zombies of the World Delta Green Killsplosion! Unknown Armies (RPG) Ian MacLean (artist) Concept Art.org Invasive Procedures (RPG) Gum Shoe System (RPG) Fate (RPG) World of Darkness The King in Yellow (Archive.org) Night Floors Tokyo G-Cans Project (Wikipedia) BLDGBLOG Project Ice Worm (BLDGBLOG) Monsters and Other Childish Things (RPG) Little Fears (RPG) Grimm (RPG) Costume Quest (Steam) Ross Supported -The SCP Foundation SCP 173 The SCP - Top Rated Pages

Hosts -Dan, Tyler, Bryan, Mack Topic - In this episode, we answer(?) another listener email.  We also discuss the sci-fi genre  (What is sci-fi and what isn't?). We then spend a little time talking about the sub-genres of sci-fi, and close the episode out with a campaign idea from Mack. (2:40) Another listener email!!! Keep 'em coming!! (20:48) The sci-fi breakdown (42:07) Sub-genres (47:23) An homage to the Steve moment (56:47) Mack's game concept Media -  MTG: Return to Ravnica iTunes review Please feel free to leave one while you're there! Critical Hit (podcast) RPPR Actual Play (podcast) Sammy and the Punk Legend (RPG) (Rule of Cool.com) Pathfinder (RPG) GURPS (RPG) QAGS (RPG) PDQ (RPG) Don't Rest Your Head (RPG) Monkey, Ninja, Pirate, Robot: the Roleplaying Game Toon (RPG) Savage Worlds (RPG) Mutants and Masterminds (RPG) Hero Games Margaret Weis Productions Cloverfield (2008) - IMDb Super 8 (2011) - IMDb Fringe (TV Series 2008– ) - IMDb Mac and Me (1988) - IMDb Paul (2011) - IMDb Isaac Asimov (Wikipedia) Shadowrun (RPG) Toilet paper dispenser Ipod dock The Fifth Element (1997) - IMDb Surrogates (2009) - IMDb Johnny Mnemonic (1995) - IMDb Borderlands 2 Firefly (TV Series 2002–2003) - IMDb Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series 1993–1999) - IMDb Cowboy Bebop (TV Series 1998– ) - IMDb Red Dwarf (TV Series 1988– ) - IMDb ^This is really still on?!?^

Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Steve,and Tyler Topic - In this episode, we read the entries to our first ever listener contest and announce the winner.  We then get involved in an event horizon and fall short of making it to topic 2 episodes in a row. (:47) Contest winner announcement (24:23) Event horizon (36:43) Steve moment (45:15) Dan's post-apocalyptic campaign idea     Media -  Metagamers Anonymous Forum "Vampire movie thread" Borderlands 2 HeroClix Captain America 2 (IMDb) Ant Man (IMDb) Elementary (IMDb) Arrow (IMDb) Sherlock Fright Night (2011) (IMDb) The Lost Boys (IMDb) Lost Boys - The Tribe (IMDb) Dredd 3D (IMDb) Anthrax - I am the Law Revolution (NBC) Breaking Bad (AMC) The Walking Dead (AMC) Cloverfield (IMDb) Fringe (FOX) The Walmart Discount DVD Bin Please refer all questions concerning Linkn Park's Hybrid Theory to tyler@carpegm.net Bryan supported Ewoks  

The CarpeGm Interview Series - Episode 2 - Chris Birch       Notes - "World War Two...with tentacles!"  I was able to sit down and chat (via Skype) with Chris Birch of Modiphious about his new publishing imprint and campaign series, Achtung! Cthulhu.  Enjoy! Media -   Modiphius Achtung! Cthulhu Starblazer Adventures Fate RPG Legends of Anglerre Sarah Newton Joystick Junkies Atomic Sock Monkey Press (PDQ System Spirit of the Century (Evil Hat Productions) Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (FFG) Defenders of the Realm Hollow Earth RPG Feng Shui RPG Flames of War Realms of Cthulhu (Reality Blurs) Call of Cthulhu (RPG) (Chaosium Inc.) Trail of Cthulhu (Pelgrane Press) Chris supported:  Orcs Nest Games Shop P.S.  Chris is a brilliant conversationalist, and sadly, I had to cut the interview a little short, as I had to go to my real job.  Unfortunately, once the mics were turned off, the conversation went on for another 15 to 20 minutes about gaming and geek culture in general.  By the time I realized the gold that was slipping through my fingers, it was to late.  With that, good listeners, I leave you with a solemn promise....From this point forward, the mics WILL NOT be turned off until all communication has ceased!!!

Hosts - Dan, Bryan, Mack, Tyler, Steve Topic - In this episode, we discuss ways to keep your game group engaged when there has been a significant change in scheduling,and we answer(?) a listener email. (:44) On our horizon (11:19) Game savers (21:03) EMAIL!!     Media-    D&D Next playtest Metagamers Anonymous Heroes of Newerth League of Legends TMNT 2 (IMDb) IDW Publishing Lasagna Quattro Formaggi Obsidian Portal Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Savage Worlds Martha Stewart tv movie (IMDb) Star Wars Saga Edition Traveller (Mongoose) GURPS Prime Directive RPG Rogue Trader Battle Fleet Gothic Spelljammer (apparently, people still play this) Hackmaster Scumbag Shang Tsung Mack Supported Shai-Hulud (Wikipedia) Notes - Because of a pressing schedule, a late start, and tangential (yet substantive) discussions, we did not quite make it to to our topic in this episode.  Stay tuned...the Sci Fi episode is coming!

Carpe GM Interview Series - Episode 1 - Cullen Bunn   Notes - Bryan Caught up with comic book writer, Cullen Bunn at Heroic Adventures in Edwardsville IL. They discuss projects, old and new, Cullen gives advice to aspiring comic writers, and they talk about some "favorites" of past and present. (:38) "What's your geek?" (2:07) "How did you get started in the industry?" (5:01) "How do you approach writing for Iconic characters?" (6:56) "Tell us about Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe." (9:01) "Any advise for aspiring writers?" (15:50) "All time favorite comic" (18:10) "What are you reading currently?"   Media -  cullenbunn .com Oni Press The Damned The Sixth Gun Breaking Bad (IMDb) The Tooth Devil Dinosaur Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Preacher (Wikipedia) Micronauts   Thanks again to Sam Gollon of Sammy and the Punk for his contribution to the theme!  

Our listener contest is still going on.  Go to http://carpegm.net/contest/ for more info! SPOILER ALERT!  This episode contains major spoilers for Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, and The Dark Knight Rises! Hosts - Dan, Mack, Bryan, Steve, Tyler Topic - We lovingly tear apart the final movie in the Batman theatrical trilogy.  Discussions include:  our likes, dislikes, observations, and plot holes.  As well as an extended conversation about settings as characters in your games, a bit about a Gotham City Police Department campaign, and finally, how we would have chosen to end the trilogy. (1:10) On our horizon (8:31) Forthcoming interviews (10:05) Our listener contest (11:30) The Dark Knight Rises - our likes and observations (19:55) our dislike about the movie and a collection of plot holes (43:00) Settings as characters (48"26) Alternate endings for the franchise ( how we would have done it) Media :   Adventure Time (IMDb) Counterstrike Borderlands 2 WOW Mists of Pandaria Avengers VS. X-Men The Game Room Cullen Bunn Slackers Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Ninja - Legend of the Scorpion Clan Batman Begins (IMDb) The Dark Knight (IMDb) The Dark Knight Rises (IMDb) Kingdom Come (DC Wiki) No Man's Land (DC Wiki) Justice League (IMDb) Man of Steel (IMDb) Dragon Ball Z Leverage (TV)(IMDb) Leverage (RPG) The Boys Civil War (Marvel Wiki) Danger Club Dan supported Modiphious (Facebook)

Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, Bryan, Tyler Topic - This is a big one.  In this episode, we answer(?) some questions about gamer etiquette, discuss some house-rule protocol, and listen to some "man-on-the-street" interviews about  gamer superstitions as we discuss and divulge our own.  Finally, we announce our first CarpeGM listener contest! (00:37) Episode 10! (1:30) On our horizon (9:00) Disclaimer (10:00) A lengthy discussion concerning gamer etiquette and protocol (53:15) The Gilmore "Gilly" (55:41) Gamer Superstitions (56:15) Man-on-the-street interviews (120:55) The 1st CarpeGM Listener Contest!!! Media -  Dark Knight Rises Breaking Bad (IMDb) The Borne Legacy Fortress America Geek and Sundry Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games) Zima (Wikipedia) Paizo Publishing Postcards From the Dungeon (Podcast) Heroic Adventures Ninja - Legend of the Scorpion Clan (Game)  Notes - The prize for our listener contest is brought to you by our friendly local game store             We support our friendly local game store....Do you?             Ninja - Legend of the Scorpion Clan If you would like to enter our contest, send your entries to dan@carpegm.net, or, for more information go to carpegm.net/contest.  Thanks for listening!

Hosts - Dan, Mack, Steve, and Bryan Topic - In this episode, part 2 of our settings series, we discuss the trappings of wild west, Victoriana,  steam punk, and a few other derivatives of 1800s settings, and ways to use them in your games.  We also review, not 1, but 2 games, Thunderstone Advance, by AEG, and Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards, by Cryptozoic Entertainment. (00:00) Battle Jesus (1:30) Metagamer's Anonymous (3:29) Our current geeks (6:19) Bonus game review - Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards (14:36) Settings breakdown (18:25) Wild west (22:50) Victoriana (26:14) Spin-offs (31:11) Examples from other media (46:30) Full game review - Thunderstone Advance Media -    Metagamer's Anonymous Magic - The Gathering Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards Civilization V Deadlands Reloaded (Pinnacle Entertainment) Fiasco (Bully Pulpit Games) GURPS (Steve Jackson Games) Aces and Eights (KenzerCo) Back to the Future 3 (IMDb) Tall Tale (IMDb) Wierd West (Robertson Games) Wild Wild West (IMDb) Sherlock Holmes (IMDb) Jules Verne (Wikipedia) H. G. Wells (Wikipedia) The Difference Engine (Wikipedia) Red Dead Redemption Space 1889 (Heliogarph) Postcards From the Dungeon (Podcast) The Dark Tower Dominion (Rio Grande Games) Ascension (Gary Games) Thunderstone Advance Newsroom (HBO)