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Down in a Heap

Down in a Heap

Rob c

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 314

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A big pot of old school RPG stew. Cover art photo provided by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@cadop
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Ambition & Avarice 1e Deep Dive 1

mercredi 30 octobre 2024 • Duration 46:52

The first in a deep dive series looking at the OSR game, Ambition & Avarice 1e by Greg Christopher of Chubby Funster Games published in 2012. I’m delving into what’s different about this compared to a more traditional TSR era game like Moldvay Cook/Marsh B/X (or Old School Essentials if you prefer). There are substantial differences, yet this is still very compatible with your old school adventures and supplements. In this episode, I focus on base task resolutions, and player characters. Both Ambition & Avarice 1e and 2e are available in print and pdf via DrivethruRPG. I’m confident you can all find them easily :).

Campaign Diary 1: The Forsaken North

Episode 300

samedi 12 octobre 2024 • Duration 18:43

When I recorded this, there wasn’t a real object, but after listening back, this is the start of a series I’ll keep doing as a sort of campaign diary. This will entail both the planning for The Forsaken North, and discussions about the new (for me) system I’ll be using: Ambition & Avarice 1e by Greg Christopher of Chubby Funster Games. Later entries might include session recaps or updates that develop out of our game sessions. Enjoy!

The Last Call-in Bonanza?

Season 6 Ā· Episode 11

dimanche 26 mai 2024 • Duration 58:05

Calls from Mirke, Jason, Daniel, and Joe react to and spark conversation about: character attribute generation in B/X: OSE and AD&D; Animal Companions in games and a potential method to mechanize their use in B/X; the Compleat Adventurer classes and how exclusive should ā€œclass abilitiesā€ be; a pack of monkeys on Planet Eris; How optimal character abilities can lead to boring encounters; the Creature From The Black Lagoon; Boat Nerd action from Duluth, MN; Thanks guys!

Down in a Heap, the RPG: Advances

Season 4 Ā· Episode 2

lundi 17 janvier 2022 • Duration 59:26

Talkings discretionary special abilities that players choose for their PC in DiaH, the RPG. I call them Advances (for now). Plus a new Midderzine contest giveaway and calls from Daniel, Jason, and Menion (aka Rob). Enjoy!

Why the hell do I play these kookie games?

Season 4 Ā· Episode 1

samedi 15 janvier 2022 • Duration 27:05

A gap in gaming has me rambling on my commute to work. Self reflection about why I play TTRPGs and what do I hope to get out of them?

Holiday Hubbub: Call-in Bonanza 28

Season 3 Ā· Episode 76

jeudi 30 dĆ©cembre 2021 • Duration 42:41

The holiday rush hasn’t finished me...yet. And with lots of help from my podcasting friends, another bonanza is here, and another year of podcasting is in the books. Calls about advancement in the DiaH RPG and damage rolls in Into the Odd. Happy New Year!

Down in a Heap, the RPG Pt 3: Advancement + Calls

Season 3 Ā· Episode 75

mercredi 1 dĆ©cembre 2021 • Duration 54:47

How do PCs advance in level in DiaH? Plus a new theme song rendition, a heretical combat option for Into the Odd, and calls and conversation from Jason, Rich, Joe, Daniel, & Evil Jeff. Enjoy!

Call-in Bonanza 27: Let’s Talk DiaH, the RPG

Season 3 Ā· Episode 74

lundi 22 novembre 2021 • Duration 56:12

Design goals plus calls from Daniel, Jason, and Taylor discussing movement, charges, reach weapons, parrying, ganging up, encumbrance, Xpts, and magic systems. Plus another musical entry!

Down in a Heap, the RPG: Pt. 2, Action!

Season 3 Ā· Episode 73

samedi 20 novembre 2021 • Duration 01:02:16

2nd part of the DiaH RPG development focusing on encounters, action, and combat. Plus calls from Jason, Joe, and Daniel...and who is singing the theme song this episode? Tune in to see 😁.

Down in a Heap, the RPG - 1st Steps

Season 3 Ā· Episode 72

samedi 13 novembre 2021 • Duration 53:45

I discuss the attributes and base mechanics of my Frankenstein game inspired by Into the Odd (Chris McDowall), Maze Rats & Knave (Ben Milton), and Best Left Buried (Zachary Cox). Plus calls from Safer, Jason, and Daniel.

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