On this episode of On Board Games, Erik and Don  talk about games (and other things) they've played including:

• Freedom Five
• Trophy Gold
• Vacsen
• Obsession
• Crusader Kings
• Midnight Suns

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(24:52) Then, they discuss how to create memorable settings in your RPGs.

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In this episode of On RPGs Don talks with Chris Bell about using Tabletop Simulator to run RPGs.

In this episode, Erik is joined by Adrienne Ezell to talk all about how to get the RPG gaming you want when you just can't swing a campaign.

In this episode, Don and Erik are joined by Adam Centronowski to talk all about improv in a campaign.

In this episode, Don and Kathleen Mercury talk about playing Lady Blackbird and introducing people to RPGs.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about Don's experiences at ScarabCon 2019 and the RPG Pharaoh's challenge there. This time from a judge's perspective instead of as a competing GM. 

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about games they played in their youth and what today's youth are playing.

In this episode, Don talks with Jason Cordova about the Gauntlet RPG community and running games online.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about planting rumors in a campaign and the challenges it brings.

In this episode,Don talks with Jonathan Tweet about the 13th Age.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about adding riddles and puzzles to your adventures.

In this episode, Don talks with Scott Nicholson about Nordic LARP.

In this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk designing scenarios for cons.

Justin is Atlas Games' RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day.

https://atlas-games.com/ 

https://thealexandrian.net/

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about death in the game and all of its implications.

In this episode, Erik and Don talks about how to introduce RPGs to new players.

In this episode, Don talks with Jon Maness about Quickstarts in RPGs.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about their favorite mechanics from various role-playing games.

In this episode, Don and Stephanie Frey talk about their experiences at ScarabCon and how they did with the Pharoah's challenge!

In this episode, Erik and Don talk doing research on your adventure and what happens when it doesn't go the way you think it will.

In this episode, Don talks with Stephanie Fry about running Ravenloft.

In this episode, Don talks with Giles about gaming in Australia and a little about On Minis Games.

In this episode, Don talks with Darren Miller, author of the the Monster Hunters Club, about 80s nostalgia and gaming.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about failed campaigns, starting a new one, and what to consider when starting a super hero game.

In this episode of On RPGs Erik and Don talk about having that climatic session in a campaign.

In this episode, Don is joined by the one and only Ken Hite to talk about their experiences at Origins.

In this episode, Erik is joined by Philip Jaques to talk about creating backgrounds for your characters.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about games they've played and discuss what a good video intro to specific RPGs should look like.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk lines and veils, a listener response to our discussion on X-cards.

Next, Don tells Erik about his love affair with the Dungeonworld RPG.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about X cards and how to deal with sensitive subject matter in your game.

Next, Don tells Erik about his experiences at ScarabCon participating in the Iron GM tournament again.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about what makes a good demo scenario.

Also, Don takes a look at the 60 Second Dungeon, Erik looks at Paizo's pocket rulebooks for Pathfinder and also the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path book. Lastly, Don is smitten with Call of Cthulhu for Beginning Readers.

In this episode, Don and Jon Maness talk about running games at conventions, with special tips on running for people who don't know the system.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about how to keep the mystery alive in your campaign.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about the background options or feats your characters take and how to incorporate them into your campaign.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about humor in role-playing games, both intentional and unintentional.

In this episode of On RPGs Justin Alexander joins Donald Dennis and Chris Bell to talk about 20 minute introductory scenarios.

Justin is Atlas Games' RPG Producer, for award-winning RPGs like Feng Shui, Unknown Armies, Ars Magica, Over the Edge, and Magical Kitties Save the Day.

https://atlas-games.com/ 

https://thealexandrian.net/

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about the way adventures are presented and that there has to be a better way.

In this episode, Don talks with Chaosium about the goings on with the company.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk with Sean Patrick Fannon about Savage Worlds Rifts, currently on Kickstarter.

In this episode, Don and Erik answer a listener's email about how to avoid railroading in your campaign.

In this episode, Don and Erik talk about starting a new campaign where all characters suffer from amnesia.

In this episode, Don talk with folks from Scarab Con about the Iron GM event.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about what goes into a great convention game.

In this episode, Erik and Don are joined by Reed Little to talk about using food to create a bond with your gaming group.

In this episode, Erik and Don take a look at running a game with one or two players.

In this episode, Erik and Don take a look at running a horror game.

Don also talks about Hrothgar's Horde and Adventure Scents.

In this episode, Erik and Don talk about running chases and dealing with cheaters in an RPG.

In this episode, Erik and Don take a look at games set in crazy or unusual locations

In this episode, Don talks to Clint Black all about Savage Worlds.

In this episode, Erik and Don take a look at the tarvern (or seedy bar, or sci-fi cantina) and its place in the campaign.

In this episode, Erik and Don continue their talk on various role-playing games; their strengths and their weaknesses.