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What's in your GM kit?07 Sep 202201:44:00

The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about what they'd include in their GM kits.


• You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast    

• And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g


Check out our individual podcasts:

• Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal 

• Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit 

• John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Finding the Fun20 Jul 202202:13:32

The fellows from Purple Worm are talking about finding the fun, why they game and what keeps bringing them back to the hobby table.  

• You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast   
• And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g 

Check out our individual podcasts:  

• Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal
• Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit
• John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Scratching Below the Surface29 Jun 202000:28:01

In this episode Colin talks to us about searching for the extraordinary in our own back yards and how this can inspire a whole world of RPG sessions.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

The Aquarian Guide to Legendary London22 Jun 202000:28:19

In this episode Dave provides us with insight into an intriguing collection of new-age lore and legends concerning the city of London.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Advancement, Bastionland and Vorpal Spades voicemail episode15 Jun 202000:10:07

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about advancement, what you should award XP for a cool items.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Faerie Trees08 Jun 202000:30:52

In this episode Pete kicks us off talking about mystical faerie trees and how they can serve as gateways to other realms.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

The Mysterious Green Children of Woolpit01 Jun 202000:38:15

In this episode we talk about the folk-tale the Green Children of Woolpit and how to run mystery storylines in your RPGs.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Spookiness, Prophecies and Map-making voicemail episode25 May 202000:38:39

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about spooky goings on, prophecies and get a recommendation for some map-making software.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Advancement & Rewards18 May 202000:43:34

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing various methods of advancements and of rewarding players in RPGs, what the various bring to a game and which RPGs suit particular methods.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

What games have we been playing?11 May 202000:57:46

In this episode the Worm-ers are talking about the games that we've been playing and running recently.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Online Gaming04 May 202001:04:12

In this episode the Worm-ers discuss a topic that's very much at the forefront of everyone's minds current, gaming online, what to use, how to do it and some suggestions for making the experience as painless as possible.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Check out Goblin's Henchman's excellent spreadsheet adventure module at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmmWCIcQxk&list=PLyeGjc78ASuIu-pmyk_kpforB7vZA3gPY

If you're interested in joining the Audio Dungeon Discord community click on the link here: https://discord.gg/D5Gpe3s

Player agency, hardware and folklore voicemail episode27 Apr 202000:41:50

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about player agency, permissions to elaborate on a setting, folklore, the correct way to pronounce Kobold and folklore, amongst other things.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Rising from the Sands22 Jun 202201:59:17

After a long break the Purple Worm lads re-unite to have a bit of a catch-up/progress report, chat about RPGs and what we're excited for in the future:  

You can also find us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/purplewormpodcast  

And Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvJ85Z2Iyn8x5hbVDKdZ7g

Check out our individual podcasts:

Spring-heeled Jack20 Apr 202000:21:30

In this bonus voicemail episode we discuss one of the more popular urban-legends of the Victorian era, Spring-heeled Jack.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Knockers & Knackers13 Apr 202000:22:47

In this episode Pete breaks down the origin of the Kobold, we puzzle over it's pronunciation and also touch on re-skinning creatures.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Ghosts & Urban Legends06 Apr 202000:28:12

In this episode of the Purple Worm we talk about ghosts and urban legends, some of the topics we discuss include:

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Magic, Player Agency and Britishness voicemail bonus30 Mar 202000:21:13

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about Magic, Player Agency and Britishness.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Witches & White Mice23 Mar 202000:31:46

In this episode Dave Aldridge tells us about the Witches of Canewdon and we talk about how local superstitions/folk-wisdom could be used to enrich a campaign setting.

If you are interesting in finding out more about George Pickingill (mentioned in the cast) then there is a Wikipedia page on him as well as a number of other websites concerning witchcraft that mention him, one such page can be found here.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Player Control & Codes of Behaviour16 Mar 202000:17:42

In this episode the Worm-ers muse a little more about giving players narrative control in RPGs and how codes of behaviour could have an impact on a session.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

The Power of Prophecy09 Mar 202000:22:41

We begin a series of episodes looking at Myths & Legends, how they can influence and enrich your roleplaying sessions with Colin talking about a legend native to the Isle of Sheppey, and we then continue on to a discussion of prophecies and how they can be used in RPGs.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Magic, Brit RPGs and the Dorset Ooser, bonus voicemail episode02 Mar 202000:42:30

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls talking about magic, British roleplaying games and the Dorset Ooser.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

OSRing D&D 5E, can you and should you?24 Feb 202000:48:44

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about D&D 5E, it's relationship to the OSR how easy it is to run an OSR style game with 5E and some of the potential things we'd love to see in the future from D&D.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Vancian magic, ups, downs and alternatives17 Feb 202000:54:08

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about Vancian Magic in D&D and possible alternatives.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Coming soon...19 Jun 202200:03:10

Something stirs below the desert sands.

Coming soon...

Purplewormpodcast@gmail.com

Riddling Reaver, Voyage of the Enigma10 Feb 202000:53:33

Dave Aldridge continues to run the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver, as our heroes explore the Reaver's vessel The Twice Shy, bound for parts unknown.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

You've got that British Feeling03 Feb 202000:41:10

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about what particular vibe gives an RPG a feeling of inherent British-ness.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Riddling Reaver, the Curse of Kallamehr - Scene Two: About Town27 Jan 202001:10:10

Dave Aldridge continues to run the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver, as our heroes search Kallamehr for the items hinted at in the Reavers devilish riddles.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Bonus voicemail episode21 Jan 202000:47:11

In this Purple Worm bonus episode we open the post-bag and answer some of the great voicemails we've received.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Riddling Reaver, the Curse of Kallamehr - Scene One: Tower Trouble12 Jan 202000:45:44

In the first episode of Purple Worm Season 2 Dave Aldridge runs the rest of the Purple Worm hosts through the first scene of the classic Fighting Fantasy adventure The Riddling Reaver.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Last Xmas thoughts & Black Hack30 Dec 201900:58:30

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast our guest-host Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast, gives us some last thoughts on Xmas gifts and we talk about the Black Hack.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Purple Worm Christmas Wish List24 Dec 201901:02:13

'Twas the night before Christmas,

And all cross the net,

The Wormers are dreaming,

Of what RPG loot they'll get.

In this Christmas Eve special were are joined by Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Purple Worm chat with Free Thrall23 Dec 201900:47:20

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk to Spencer (AKA Free Thrall) of the excellent Keep Off the Borderlands podcast, about his experience with RPGs and podcasting, we also talk about Electric Bastionland, layout and other topics.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

BONUS: Voicemails - OSE, Lamentations, Editing and Random Tables16 Dec 201900:58:50

In this bonus episode of the Purple Worm podcast we answer a number of voicemails regarding recent episodes.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Black Hack 2nd Edition09 Dec 201900:53:18

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we discuss the Black Hack 2nd Edition and have a brief look at the history of random tables in RPGs.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.

Running a historical campaign10 Aug 202000:42:01
In this episode John Alan Large leads us in a discussion of considerations around running a campaign based on real history. Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss Check out our individual podcasts: - Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal - Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge - Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit - John @ RDD RPG Podcast: https://rddrpgpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ If you want to get in touch leave a voicemail on the anchor app or email us at purplewormpodcast@gmail.com, if we can't answer your voicemail on this podcast we'll do our best to address it in one of our individual casts.
Randomness and Into the ODD02 Dec 201900:53:50

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about Into the Odd and random tables, mentioning Electric Bastionland and a few other games along the way.

Our RSS feed is: https://anchor.fm/s/f74b65c/podcast/rss

Check out our individual podcasts:

- Pete @ Dragons are real: https://anchor.fm/dragonsarereal

- Dave @ dpercentile: https://anchor.fm/dave-aldridge

- Colin @ spikepit: https://anchor.fm/spikepit

- John @ Red Dice Diaries: https://anchor.fm/the-red-dice-diaries

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The Darker Side of AFF25 Nov 201900:47:33

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we discuss the relatively recent re-released versions of the Advanced Fighting Fantasy main books, then segway into a brief discussion of Troika and some other related games.

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Advancing the Fantasy18 Nov 201900:48:31

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we give an introduction to Advanced Fighting Fantasy, the follow on game from Fighting Fantasy, by Mark Gascoigne and Pete Tamlyn.

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Bonus Minisode - FF Point crawls with Goblin's Henchman17 Nov 201900:16:36

In this bonus minisode of the Purple Worm podcast we answer some questions posed by Goblin's Henchman about FF and point crawls.

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The Mechanics of Fighting Fantasy11 Nov 201900:32:20

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our discussion of Fighting Fantasy, delving a little deeper into the mechanics and touching on what makes this franchise special to us as gamers.

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Introduction to Fighting Fantasy04 Nov 201900:28:02

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we begin a discussion about the Fighting Fantasy gamebooks created by Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone.

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What's weird for one...25 Oct 201900:27:34

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our discussion of weird games, talking about Burning Wheel, Mouse Guard and reflecting that, what is weird for one person, may not be for another.

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Too High Up the Weird Tree23 Oct 201900:32:17

In this episode of the Purple Worm podcast we continue our dive into the world of weird games, discussing Numenera, Maid and what we think makes a weird game.

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Old School Essentials, Wolves of God and Weird Games21 Oct 201900:32:51

In the first episode of the Purple Worm podcast we talk about two upcoming games we're looking forward to and expound on some of their strengths, we also begin to dip our toes into the waters of weird games.

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WORMSIGN! The purple worm approaches.20 Oct 201900:01:57

Have you ever thought 'Why aren't there more podcasts with British people discussing RPGs?", if so then the Purple Worm podcast is for you, featuring a bevvy of British podcasting Anchorites discussing what is good, bad and ugly in the world of RPGs.

First episode is scheduled to be released on 21st October 2019 at 07:00 UK time, you can find the podcast at https://anchor.fm/purple-worm

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Spicing up Combat & Sexy Times Voicemail Episode03 Aug 202000:49:52

In this bonus voicemail episode we're fielding calls about PBTA, lethality in combat, various hacks and methods of maintaining suspense.

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Indy and OSR RPGs27 Jul 202001:05:22

In this episode Dave Aldridge leads us in a discussion of the differences between Indy and OSR games.

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  • Links Discussed in the Show

http://www.indie-rpgs.com/_articles/narr_essay.html

http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/15/

http://www.indie-rpgs.com/articles/21/

Powered by the Apocalypse20 Jul 202000:58:33

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing the merits and flaws of the Powered by the Apocalypse system, along with some of our favourite games using the system.

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  • Links Discussed in the Show

Apocalypse World Burned Over - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/288008/Apocalypse-World-Burned-Over-Hackbook

Simple World - https://buriedwithoutceremony.com/simple-world

One Shot World - https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/242339/One-Shot-World-Beta

+1 Forward Podcast - https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/1-forward


Mythic London, Ley Lines and Brothers Green Voicemail Episode13 Jul 202000:19:24

In this bonus voicemail episode we answer calls about mythic London, ley lines, advancement and the Green Children.

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Spicing Up Combat06 Jul 202001:10:54

In this episode the Worm-ers are discussing tricks, tips and techniques for spicing up combat in your RPG sessions.

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