Dead Games Society

Join us as the DGS talks with artist, David O. Miller about art in gaming! What does it take to become a fantasy artist, how has the role of the artist changed over the years as well as chatting about his own history in the industry working on such amazing projects as the Spelljammer and Dark Sun lines just to name a few. And hear what he is currently up to. It’s a great look into what may be the first reason we pick up a game, the art itself! Links of interest… To find out more about David Miller’s work, to ask a question and find out what he is doing, below are some great links. davidomiller.com meleewizards.com darkcitygames.com And check him out on his Facebook link ! Don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

Join the DGS as our good friend, Kris Vezner guides us deep down the rabbit hole to explore the wonderful world of Bunnies and Burrows! So grab a bit of clover and your favorite drink then kick back in your cozy warren to have a listen as we discuss one of the first and still one of the best roleplaying games. “All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.” ― Richard Adams, Watership Down Links… Don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

On this episode we explore the virtual sandbox that is the Multi-User Shared Hallucination, or MUSH! And to help explain this wonderful alternative to traditional tabletop role-play we brought in Alan Schwartz, one of the figures instrumental in designing PennMUSH, one of the most popular of the underlying codes used for these popular text-based game worlds. So grab your virtual drink and @dig yourself a virtual room to listen from and enjoy as we telnet back to the early 90’s when MUSH was the hallucination of choice for so many gamers. Links… You can find out more about Alan’s awesome work here! Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

Our friend Kris Vezner joins the DGS as we pay tribute to the sad passing of one of gaming’s most imaginative pioneers, Richard Tucholka. On this special tribute episode we will be recalling the long list of innovative and inspiring games Mr. Tucholka gave us, such as the Morrow Project, Fringeworthy, Stalking the Night Fantastic and Bureau 13 to name but a few. So join us in this special episode as we pay our respects the truly genius work of a pioneer. Links… Wanna hear more about Fringeworthy, check out Episode #9 of Game School where Satine Phoenix and I talk to Bruce Sheffer about this wonderful dimension-spanning game! Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

It’s been 25 years since Mark Rein-Hagen’s now classic, Vampire: The Masquerade revealed to us a whole World of Darkness just beyond the light of day, allowing us to step in a pierce the Masquerade. An imperfect and horrifying reflection of our own world where the dead stalked the night. Since then fans have thrilled to the idea of letting their own Beast run wild in the shadows using what may be White Wolf’s greatest contribution to the gaming world. And to help the DGS understand this world of darkness Nathan Siever and Robert Batton, the hosts of the amazing new podcast “25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade – A Retrospective” have agreed to come onto the Dead Games Society podcast and reveal the secrets of the elder kindred. So grab your kine and sit back as we pierce The Masquerade. What is rumor and what is fact? Well only the Antediluvians know for sure. Links… If you want to know more about Vampire: The Masquerade and how the game has changed over it’s various editions, be sure to check out Nate and Bob’s amazing podcast, 25 Years of Vampire: The Masquerade – A Retrospective, where they cover every book ever put out for the game. And if you like what these guys are doing, help them out on the Patreon site. Also don’t forget to check out Chris Korczak’s amazing online bookstore and use the discount code “DGS” for 10% off! Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store in the Chicagoland area, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Villains and Vigilantes with Jeff Dee! That’s right, on episode #44 the DGS flies high with the creative genius of Jeff Dee who joins us to discuss one of my favorite superhero genre games, Villains and Vigilantes. Jeff talks about the super-powered origins of V&V as well as it’s resurgence into a new current edition with Monkey House Games. And along the way Jeff also talks about some of his soon to be revealed projects. So don your cape and sit back in your secret base as Jeff gives us the story on one of gaming’s most beloved games. Villains and Vigilantes is a trademark of Scott Bizar Links… Wanna get more current Villains and Vigilantes, just go to Monkey House Games! And if your curious about what Jeff is working on within the Empire of the Petal Throne, look no further then here. Also, don’t forget to drop by UNIgames to see great game design projects. Looking for wicked miniatures, check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

You and your team knew it would be a tough slog behind enemy lines, but after the bombs dropped and the communication stopped, you realized the only thing left to fight for was each other here in the twilight, Twilight 2000! Yes, it’s the classic Reagan-era RPG that taught us how things would be after the Cold War got hot. And to help us rally, we have Lee Hanna on to get us through the mission! Links… Want to find fan provided material for Twilight 2000? Check out Chico’s T2K page. Get clued in on the Twilight 2000 Wiki And if you want to buy Twilight 2000 check out Farfuture’s merchandise Also be sure to check out this new material from David S. Adams which has been declared cannon by the game’s original designers and publishers, the T2000 v2 East Africa Sourcebook.. Check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies And don’t forget game day at TK Games on April 29th! You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

Garycon IX was a blast and now it’s time for the DGS 7 Day After Report! So grab a drink and a comfy chair as the Vorpal Chainsword and I recount our adventures at one of our hobbies most hallowed conventions! Links… Check out the stuff Cory is doing over at The Vorpal Chainsword. And don’t forget to have a listen to his movie reviews here! And as always, if you are looking for great miniatures for your game give Iron Wind Metals a look. Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies And don’t forget game day at TK Games on April 29th! You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

With Garycon IX just days away, who better to have on the show then Michael Witwer, author of the new Gary Gygax biography, Empire of Imagination! I sit down with Michael for a special one on one interview and discuss what went into making what has turned out to be a singularly extraordinary history on the father of Dungeons and Dragons. So grab a drink and settle back into you comfy chair for a listen as Michael takes us on a trip back in time. Links… Find Empire of Imagination here on Amazon or check out the Audible version of Empire of Imagination as narrated by Sam Witwer And as always, if you are looking for great miniatures for your game give Iron Wind Metals a look. Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies And don’t forget game day at TK Games on April 29th!

On a shelf there lived a game…. Not a dirty little unplayed game, but a game called Middle-earth Role-play, or MERP, and that meant beloved. It’s episode #40 of the DGS podcast and in this one we complete our Tolkien trilogy with one of my fondest remembered games, MERP! While Cory is off celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin, doubtless visiting the Green Dragon Inn to tip a pint with wee hobbits, I have on the show direct from Gaming and BS, my buddy Brett Bloczynski! Together we are going to assail the lands of Mordor like Frodo and Samwise (guess which one I am). So grab the One Ring and a flagon of Ent Draught then get comfy in your cozy chair to have a listen as we go there and back again! Links… Hear more from Brett on his own show, the Gaming and BS podcast. Check out some of Iron Wind Metals great miniatures. Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies And don’t forget game day at TK Games on April 29th! You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

Looking for adventure writing inspiration, in Episode #39 the DGS talks to Rob Ujazdowski about his Tolkien-inspired AD&D event, The Scouring of the Shire! Yes, if you are looking for a new setting for your fantasy adventures, you can look to the world’s of established authors, and today we talk about using Middle-earth. So grab your pipe and a pouch of Hornblower’s best then sit back and have a listen. GP Adventures AD&D character sheet Ravingspire Player’s Guide Looking for a good gaming convention this summer? Check out these great upcoming conventions…Nexus Game Fair, Garycon IX, and of course, Gamehole Convention! Don’t forget game day at TK Games on April 29th! Big thanks to Iron Wind Metals for sponsoring the DGS Battletech tournament at this years Gary Con IX! Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

It’s the week of Valentines Day and in honor of unrequited love and ever-lasting damnation we are taking you, our one fan, into mist-shrouded Ravenloft! I9, Ravenloft has long been considered one of the best modules to ever come out of 1st edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. It was written by Tracy and Laura Hickman, and included art by Clyde Caldwell along with revolutionary maps by Dave Sutherland. So grab a box of chocolates and a glass of vino then sit back with your Valentine to listen as we tell a tale of tragic love and vampires. Be sure to check out the new Pen and Paper Podcast! Episode 1: Acrid Herald – Operation: Counterpunch is now live on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/…/episode-1-acrid-herald-operation-c… https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/the-pen-pa…/id1201054582… https://www.facebook.com/PenandPaperCast/posts/1785050651820958 And on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-pen-paper-cast… https://www.facebook.com/PenandPaperCast/ Looking for a good gaming convention this summer? Check out Nexus Game Fair Big thanks to Iron Wind Metals for sponsoring the DGS Battletech tournament at this years Gary Con IX! Want to find a good game store, head on over to see what is offered by our friends at Grognard Games and Hobbies You can also find great out of print games and game editions at Noble Knight Games, and by using our link you support the Dead Games Society.

It’s episode #37 and we are talking about the art of World Building through history and items! Not every setting needs to be made from scratch, sometimes all it takes to make a setting your own is fleshing out the history of your world through the people and items in it. So grab a drink and a comfy chair and sit back to listen as Cory and I talk all about how to write between the lines to make any established world your own! Check out Cory’s great new game, Ravingspire If you live in the Chicagoland area also don’t forget to drop by Grognard Games and Hobbies And don’t forget, if you’re looking to find one of the great out of print games or game editions we feature on the show, and you’d like to help us out, you can do both by clicking on the link below to purchase that special game at Noble Knight Games!

In episode #36, the Vorpal Chainsword delves into the storied deeps of Undermountain at Brandonomicon, a small con with massive game! Cory flies solo in this exciting episode to sit down with the Good King Brando, founder of Brandonomicon, and talk all about mini-cons and mega-dungeons. If you have ever wanted to run epic adventures in a miniature convention format, this is the show to listen to. Learn some of the wily Brando’s tips and tricks to keep attendees happy and well fed as they embark on a several day adventure into one of Dungeons and Dragons most storied dungeons, Ed Greenwood’s classic mega-dungeon, Undermountain! Links of interest… Check out Cory’s blog over on The Vorpal Chainsword to get even more great stories about Brandonomicon! And don’t forget, if you’re looking to find one of the great out of print games or game editions we feature on the show, and you’d like to help us out, you can do both by clicking on the link below to purchase that special game at Noble Knight Games!

Hold on tight as our guests, Brett Bloczynski (Gaming and BS) and Phil Vecchione (Misdirected Mark) take us on a wild and diceless hellride through shadow to reach the center of it all, Amber! I warn you before hand, this is a long episode, but if you are a fan of Roger Zelazny’s classic Amber series or just want to know how Erick Wujcik’s diceless game reached cult status, then you must give this episode a listen. So grab your trumps and gird your Pattern blade because in this episode all roads lead to Amber! Also, if you are going to be at Garycon IX and you happen to be an old school Battletech mech jockey, check out the DGS 2nd Edition FASA Battletech Tournament with sponsorship from our good friends at Iron Wind Metals! And don’t forget, if you’re looking to find one of the great out of print games or game editions we feature on the show, and you’d like to help us out, you can do both by clicking on the link below to purchase that special game at Noble Knight Games!