Anatomy Of An RPG Ruleset Rollin' Bones With Ryan Howard podcast

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I discuss the skills, professions and training that make up the Profession System in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Move In Now Move Out! Ft AlchemicRaker 1:25:25

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AlchemicRaker joins me to discuss the concept of movement and scale in RPGs and how to implement them in Project Skeleton! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Try To Understand I'm a Magic Man! 1:18:57

27 weeks fa1:18:57

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I discuss my thoughts on magic in RPGs and outline my ideas for magic systems in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Can't Buy Me Dice! 1:16:26

28 weeks fa1:16:26

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I discuss the recent announcement of and reception to MCDM's Power Roll Dice campaign on Backerkit. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Braungate Waterstein! Ft. Dundermoose 1:32:09

29 weeks fa1:32:09

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Dundermoose returns to discuss the recent online battles over the Braunstein play style and how a peaceful resolution might be reached. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Combat Should Be Cool! Ft Night Danger. 1:25:22

30 weeks fa1:25:22

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Night Danger joins me for the very first time to discuss RPG combat, why it's rarely as fun as it should be, and how to make it cool. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Beyond the Wastelands! Ft Timothy B Brown! 1:17:38

31 weeks fa1:17:38

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Timothy B. Brown, TSR legend and designer of Dark Sun, joins me to discuss Dark Sun, Dragon Kings, music and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Anatomy of an RPG Ruleset 1:23:58

32 weeks fa1:23:58

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I discuss the essential elements that an RPG ruleset needs to address and my ideas for how to address these in Project Skeleton. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYards --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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GitR IV - Frying the Intellectual Bacon. 1:18:33

33 weeks fa1:18:33

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The Wonkee returns to discuss the dungeon as a mythical underworld and how to take big ideas and distill them down to a usable form Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Fantastical Horror of Clark Ashton Smith! Ft Jeff Talanian 1:41:58

34 weeks fa1:41:58

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Jeff Talanian returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss the work and influence of pulp fantasy legend Clark Ashton Smith. Stories Discussed: The Devotee of Evil, The Flower Women, The Satyr, Mother of Toads, The Charnel God, The Isle of the Torturers, The Tale of Satampra Zeiros, and The Seven Geases Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The RPG Wars and the Mythic Underworld! 1:16:50

35 weeks fa1:16:50

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I discuss my intentions to overthrow the current status quo and reconquer the world of fantasy and RPGs. I also discuss the recent controversies surrounding dungeon ecology and the mythic underworld. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Down to Shuck with Black Lodge Games 1:16:29

36 weeks fa1:16:29

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Black Lodge Games returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss their Kickstarter campaign for The Shucked Oyster, a setting and adventure supplement for ShadowDark Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin! Ft. AlchemicRaker! 1:26:27

37 weeks fa1:26:27

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AlchemicRaker returns to discuss Chainmail, The Old Lords of Wonder and Ruin, and whether or not the OSR has run its course. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Back on the Ol' Dusty Trail! Ft. Matt De Micco 1:16:14

38 weeks fa1:16:14

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Matt De Micco joins me to discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Massacre Grounds, a Level 0 funnel adventure for Weird Frontiers. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Dark Sun Never Sets! Ft. John Watson. 1:09:31

39 weeks fa1:09:31

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John Watson joins me to discuss various RPG products including Dungeon Dwelling Creatures, and a DCC version of Timothy Brown's Dragon Kings, a spiritual successor to Dark Sun! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Journey to the Fringes! Ft. Harmony Ginger! 1:20:27

1 year fa1:20:27

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Harmony Ginger joins me to discuss our RPG journeys and what brought us to the more obscure, fringe and esoteric side of the RPG discussion and what we can all learn from these conversations. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Guts N' Glory Revolution! Join Today! 1:15:16

1 year fa1:15:16

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The Wonkee returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss our joint venture of Guts N' Glory Games and our upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Guts N' Glory Vol. 1, a collection of adventurers and campaign information for Nighthaven and Bellifallow. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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BOMBSHELL! Breaking D&D News!! 1:11:38

1 year fa1:11:38

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Hasbro is selling D&D! D&D is dead! Wait, that was all nonsense. We discuss the recent trend in RPG content creation to chase breaking news and how it echoes the sorry state of online discourse Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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D&D at 50! Reading Through The Original White Box. 1:22:00

1 year fa1:22:00

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons original 1974 release, I dive into the original three books to see what aspects are still with us and what has been left behind by modern editions. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Debating Magic Items with Ash of Creativity and GreyMage! 1:38:45

1 year fa1:38:45

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Ash of Creativity returns to debate the implementation of magic items in fantasy RPGs with GreyMage. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Dissecting the Hype of MCDM RPG! 1:25:38

1 year fa1:25:38

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We take a look at the videos, marketing materials and Backerkit campaign for Matt Colville's MCDM RPG and discuss just what is going on behind this touted "D&D Killer." Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Living Campaign ft. John N McGowan! 1:11:41

1 year fa1:11:41

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John N McGowan join us to discuss his forthcoming book "The Living Campaign" Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support

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Snuffing Out Candela Obscura! Ft. Black Lodge Games! 1:20:23

1 year fa1:20:23

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Ginger Frasier and Young Steve Buscemi aka Black Lodge Games join me to discuss vampire LARPs, Candela Obscura and unhinged fans. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Patron Play You Can't Screw Up! Ft. Jeffro Johnson! 1:20:39

1 year fa1:20:39

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Jeffro Johnson returns to discuss his recent ideas on making patron play a more active part of the gaming experience. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Fundamentals of Game Design. Ft Ash of Creativity 1:35:48

1 year fa1:35:48

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I am joined by Ash of Creativity to discuss the core fundamentals of designing games and how so many of them are ignored by RPG designers. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The English Civil War at Your Table! DM Blackwall Returns! 1:13:01

1 year fa1:13:01

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DM Blackwall returns to discuss The English Civil Wars, sectarian warfare, and how they can influence your table-tops. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Rules Right not Rules Lite! A Response to Dungeon Craft! 1:17:15

1 year fa1:17:15

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Viktor Gorchev and Malaky join me to watch and respond to a video from Dungeon Craft about the superiority of Rules Lite gaming. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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No Scrubs! Krafty Matt Returns! 1:18:13

1 year fa1:18:13

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Krafty Matt returns to discuss the scrub mentality, the consequences of player agency and what fighting games can teach us about table-top roleplaying games. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Horror and Hope. Ft. The Wonkee! 1:16:22

1 year fa1:16:22

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The Wonkee returns to discuss the concept of hope in horror and how a proper understanding of the concept of horror can help GMs create tension in their games. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Baldur's Gate III and the Promise of D&D! Gelatinous Rube and Alchemic Raker! 1:22:48

1 year fa1:22:48

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Gelatinous Rube and Alchemical Raker join me to discuss Matt Colville's comments on Baldur's Gate III delivering better on the promise of D&D than any DM could. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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GitR III - Who's Got the Look? 1:20:00

40 weeks fa1:20:00

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Wonkee returns to discuss the importance of aesthetics in RPG books, balancing legibility with aesthetics, learning to design the look of your product and so much more. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Shadow of the Brutacorn! Ft. Ian McGarty! 1:08:00

43 weeks fa1:08:00

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Ian McGarty returns to discuss his ongoing Kickstarter campaign for Shadow of the Brutacorn, a 3rd level adventure designed for Neon Lords of the Toxic Wasteland. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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North Texas RPG Convention Round-Up 2024! ft. Bad Mike and Erik Tenkar! 1:25:21

44 weeks fa1:25:21

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Bad Mike Badolato and Erik Tenkar return to discuss all the fun and festivities from this year's North Texas RPG Convention! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Modulistic Terror and the Con Conundrum! Ft. Jeffrey Talanian! 1:18:59

45 weeks fa1:18:59

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eff Talanian returns to discuss his ongoing campaign for Modulistic Terror, attending a convention as a creator versus as a fan, why we love North Texas RPG Convention and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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GitR II - Quality Control! 1:15:55

46 weeks fa1:15:55

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The Wonkee and I discuss the importance of using resources correctly, dealing with competition from AI, and using art effectively in your RPG. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Modern Problems, Bro Solutions! Ft. Dunder Moose! 1:30:59

48 weeks fa1:30:59

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Dunder Moose join me to discuss the step-by-step process of implementing the ideas touted by the BrOSR at your table. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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The Ginger Report Live and In-Person! Ft. Harmony Ginger. 1:21:37

49 weeks fa1:21:37

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Harmony Ginger returns to Rollin' Bones to discuss her interview with Jeffro Johnson, dealing with recent attention, and continuing to evolve her game. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Get in the Ring! Ft. The Wonkee! 1:29:37

50 weeks fa1:29:37

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My partner in Guts N' Glory, The Wonkee, joins me for the first entry in a series of conversations about game design, publishing, and the creative process. If you're an aspiring creator, this is your invitation to get in the ring! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Braunsteins, Battle Tactics and the Clash of Arms! DM Blackwall! 1:25:24

51 weeks fa1:25:24

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DM Blackwall returns with his co-author Nate to discuss historical arms, tactics and warfare and how they can raise your RPG IQ. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Culture Clash in the RPG Power Vacuum! Ft. John McGowan. 1:11:39

52 weeks fa1:11:39

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John McGowan returns to discuss the various cultures vying for popularity and prestige in RPGs as the monolith of Dungeons & Dragons continues to crumble. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Power Rolls and Other Non-Existent Problems 1:25:58

1 year fa1:25:58

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I discuss the most recent update in he MCDM RPGs development, handling character death and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Sixguns, Starships and Surmounting the Nonsense! Ft. Poncho Goblin. 1:24:16

1 year fa1:24:16

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My friend Poncho Goblin joins me for a roundup of RPG news, discussions on Traveler and SWADE, and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Past or Present Tents? Ft AlchemicRaker! 1:21:35

1 year fa1:21:35

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AlchemicRaker returns to discuss the tent controversy, player agency and so much more! Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4504225870249984 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Modern Solutions for Modern Gaming! Viktor Gorchev! 1:12:38

1 year fa1:12:38

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Dutch Dynamo Viktor Gorchev returns to Rollin' Bones to talk about the latest Kickstarter campaign for Modern Necessities, a modern rules supplement compatible with Old School Essentials. Music by John Page T-shirts and more available on TeePublic Rollin' Bones is live every Tuesday night at 8 PM Central --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rollin-bones/support…

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Histories & Heritage: Scotland! Greg Gillespie! 1:08:40

1 year fa1:08:40