Explore every episode of the podcast Spikepit
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| What do “Old School” gamers really think of D&D5E? (2024 Summer Nostalgia Remix) | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:39:14 | |
Focussing on called in contributions related to the topic of D&D 5E, without all my rambling waffle. Distilled from ten 2019 Spikepit podcasts, enjoy the thoughts and opinions of TTRPG enthusiasts, some of whom have been playing since the beginning of the hobby, remixed back to back into a single episode. Awesome called in contributions from many familiar voices. Rich Fraser (Cockatrice Nuggets) Ray Otus (Plundergrounds) Froth (Thoughteater) Joe Richter (Hindsightless) RFED Matt Jackson Rob C (Down in a Heap) Shane Ward (Gilligan’s Isle of ADD) Aron Clark Logan Howard (Swordbreaker) Aonghais ( James Richards Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue) Codi Mazza (No Save for You) Joe Salvador (Raven God Games) Jason Hobbs (Random Screed/Hobbs and Friends) Larry Hamilton (Follow me and Die) The intro music used in this episode "Tortured Heart" was written and performed by Frank Clark and is edited and used with his express permission. Korg Volca bumpers created by yours truly. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #CreativeMinds,#ttrpg,#dnd,#ttrpgpodcast,#roleplayinggame,#roleplayinggames,#dndpodcast,#dnd5e,#dnddm,#spikepitpodcast | |||
| D&D - Fantasy Adventure Game or Role Playing Game? (R) | 18 Aug 2024 | 00:16:04 | |
Part 2 of the conversation between Frank Turfler, of Frank T's Liner Notes, and myself. Where we discuss the topic, Fantasy Adventure Game or Role Playing Game? Please be warned that unfortunately the audio on my end is poor during this interview. This podcast originally aired as episode 088, Jan 13 2019. Part 1 can be found here on Frank's Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/03cW2MrHTirrtrpicx6Cw4?si=4y18pvDuSqGXpeI8gERW3w If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #CreativeMinds,#ttrpg,#dnd,#ttrpgpodcast,#roleplayinggame,#roleplayinggames,#dndpodcast,#dnd5e,#dnddm,#spikepitpodcast | |||
| What's up with Dungeons and Dragons 5E? - 6 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:15:55 | |
This podcast originally aired as episode 125 (April 13th 2019). Continuing the 5e discussion from Royal Ashdown Forest, with call ins from, Logan Howard, Matt Jackson, Aonghais and James Richards. Many thanks. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast | |||
| Theory (R) | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:11:29 | |
Talking RPG's cubed or "Boxology" also known as "Box Theory" depending on your sources. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist) and Barney (Loco Ludus)
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| Welcome (R) | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:05:49 | |
Welcome praise, welcome opportunity and welcome developments. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe (Hindsightless) and Karl (The GMologist)
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| Translate (R) | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:12:25 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and BJ (the Arcane Alienist)
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| Memory (R) | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:08:00 | |
Character memories and emergent background. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Daniel (Bandit's Keep) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman.
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| Substitute (R) | 22 Sep 2022 | 00:08:40 | |
Taking the hit Barney & Hench. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Barney (Loco Ludus) for the called in contributions. Special thanks also to Goblin's Henchman for the kind permission to share his recording.
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| Simplicity (R) | 21 Sep 2022 | 00:08:21 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Goblin's Henchman.
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| Foundation (R) | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:08:40 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Joe Richter (Hindsightless) Goblin's Henchman and Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue)
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| Theme (R) | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:14:15 | |
Picking up on theme trap. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist)
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| Write (R) | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:04:57 | |
How to write adventure modules that don't suck by Goodman Games. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021
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| Trap (R) | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:04:54 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
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| What's up with Dungeons and Dragons 5E? - 5 | 30 Jul 2024 | 00:12:53 | |
This podcast originally aired as episode 124 (11th April 2019). Discussion continues with call ins from Shane Ward, Aron Clark, and Froth. In addition I ask about Milestone Experience, average hit points and damage vs. random determination. Enjoy If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast | |||
| Move (R) | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:09:35 | |
Tales from Bodmin Moor. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Karl Rodriguez the (GMologist Presents)
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| 405 Supplement | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:10:01 | |
Talking about use of RPG supplements.
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Karl Rodriguez the (GMologist Presents) and Goblin's Henchman.https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/289006/Session-Zero--ConsequencesStyle-Background-Builder
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| 404 Safe | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:06:13 | |
Talk of sea rescue in RPG. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to the heroic volunteers of the RNLI.
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| 403 Flood | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:06:21 | |
Talk of Deep Carbon Observatory. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Che Webster (Roleplay Rescue)
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| 402 Think | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:09:31 | |
Talk of collaborative fiction. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A big thanks to Arlen Walker (Live from Pellam's Wasteland)
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| 401 Wilderness | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:08:32 | |
Talk of Perilous Wilds. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and newest member of the Pit Crew, BJ (the Arcane Alienist).
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| 400 Trust | 10 Sep 2022 | 00:18:20 | |
Trusting the listener to call in. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 I knew I could trust these guys, big thanks to Jason, Joe and Goblin's Henchman.
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| 399 Medium Role | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:13:53 | |
Talk of the podcast medium, also player roles. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A stream of call ins, big thanks to Che Webster
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| 398 Stream | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:15:07 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 A stream of call ins, big thanks to Mumading, Jeff, Jason, Joe and Che.
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| 397 Small | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:10:31 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 The Ultimate Micro RPG Book
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| What's up with Dungeons and Dragons 5E? - 4 | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:19:24 | |
This podcast originally aired as episode 123 (10th April 2019). In this ongoing 5E discussion we hear from those who are not impressed. Matt Jackson, Rob C and Joe Richter. Thanks for listening. If you enjoy the show please consider taking a look at the "Spikepit" Patreon. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast | |||
| 396 Flavour | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:08:49 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Talking Sherlock Holmes, flavour, player expectations and session zero as gaming. Big thanks to BJ (the Arcane Alienist) and Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast)
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| 395 Throne | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:10:16 | |
If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Talking Conan, the "3T's" and H.G.Wells . Big thanks to Jason Connerley (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and Karl Rodriguez (the GMologist Presents). | |||
| Weapon (R) | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:06:33 | |
Originally aired 4th August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 394. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Looking at "By the Sword" a book by Richard Cohen. Big thanks to Runeslinger (Dave Chapman?) Autocratik.com, for calling in.
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| 490 Keep calm and carry on | 03 Sep 2022 | 00:12:51 | |
Please send your audio messages to spikepitpodcast@gmail.com big thanks as always to my supporters on Patreon and callers, Anthony (Casting Shadows) and Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for their generous contributions.
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| Tactics (R) | 03 Sep 2022 | 00:08:49 | |
Originally aired 3rd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 393. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021 Tactics, Chess, Stratego, RPG & GM Tactics, Sun Tzu and the human being as committee.
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| Maps (R) | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:20:17 | |
Originally aired 2nd August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 392 If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021
Day 2 RPG a Day - Maps. Looking at Titan the Fighting Fantasy World, Gascoigne, Livingstone, Jackson. Big thanks to Karl (the GMologist Presents) for his called in contributions.
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| Scenario (R) | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:05:30 | |
Originally aired 1 August 2021 during RPG a Day Month, as episode 391. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, spikepit@pm.me. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast #RPGaDAY2021
RPG a day 2021, may as well give it go.
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| 489 That's a Wrap | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:19:12 | |
Closing out #RPGaDAY2022 Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast), Jim Tripp, BJ (The Arcane Alienist) and Anthony (Casting Shadows) for their generous contributions.
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| Meet Joe Salvador | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:51:53 | |
Welcoming into the pit, game designer Joe Salvador, author of Eldritch Tales and the driving force behind Raven God Games.
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| There and Back Again, a Hobbit RPG | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:55:02 | |
Spikepit is taking time for a closer look at the "There and Back Again" RPG by Ray Otus. This episode draws together content from the back catalogue, as well as from some previously unreleased actual play recordings. Thanks to DM Dad, Shane Ward, RFED, DM Rikki, Luca and Sonny for their contributions. Thumbnail image, "There and Back Again", by C Green. If you have any questions comments or concerns regarding this episode, or you would like to discuss supporting the show through sponsorship, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. Please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast
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| What's up with Dungeons and Dragons 5E? - 3 | 28 Jul 2024 | 00:26:23 | |
This podcast originally aired as episode 122 (8th April 2019) The ongoing 5e discussion. Thank you to the following listeners for their excellent call ins. Froth, Joe Richter and RFED on 5e. Joe Salvador, Commands and Colors war games. Matt Random, guys getting together with friends. Happy Whisk on Patreon. Thanks for listening. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast | |||
| Roll for Shoes! | 28 Aug 2022 | 00:02:03 | |
Reading Roll for Shoes, a Micro RPG by D.Weird
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| 488 Buried Call Bonanza | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:16:48 | |
Buried treasure previously unreleased epic call in bonanza!!!
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| Simple Monster Stats | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:18:41 | |
Monster tiers - how to bin reams of monster stat blocks, also more Barovian adventure with Barbarian Biff.
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| 486 Crossing the Streams | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:12:48 | |
DMing in a shared setting and some home group character chat.
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| 485 In Pursuit of Perfection | 20 Aug 2022 | 00:22:17 | |
Big thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Kevin (The Red Caps Podcast) and Anthony (Casting Shadows). Please enjoy.
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| 484 Toil and Trouble | 18 Aug 2022 | 00:12:24 | |
I've got a "right one" for you this time...OMG!
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| 483 Pitching ICRPG and cool GM's | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:20:32 | |
Big thanks and shout out to newest Patreon supporter James Knight. Continuing #RPGaDAY2022 with great contributions from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) Joe (Hindsightless) Karl (The GMologist Presents). Please enjoy.
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| 482 ICRPG Snippets | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:10:12 | |
Delving into ICRPG Master Edition for some rules chat. Using Hearts in ICRPG, Initiative and Turns, Hero Coins and Milestones
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| 481 RPG Regrets | 13 Aug 2022 | 00:19:26 | |
Calls From Kevin (Red Caps Podcast) Spencer (Keep off the Borderlands) Safer (Safer Fantasy Crafting) "Crazy Spikepit Theme" Logan Howard
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| 480 RPG settings that probably won't get you killed | 11 Aug 2022 | 00:21:46 | |
Who remembers Ivor the Engine?... Assisting me with day 10/11 of #RPGaDAY2022 we have delightful contributions from Joe (Hindsightless) Runeslinger (Casting Shadows). Please enjoy
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| What's up with Dungeons and Dragons 5E? - 2 | 27 Jul 2024 | 00:22:17 | |
This podcast originally aired as episode 121 (5th April 2019) - more 5e chat, including discussion of the fabled Dungeon Masters Guide. Opening with Logan Howard's "Crazy Spikepit Theme". Call ins, Rich Fraser, Ray Otus, RFED and Vance. I reflect on taking time to talk with your gamer buddies. If you have any comments, questions or concerns regarding this episode, please contact me, Colin Green, spikepitpodcast@gmail.com. If you would like to support my efforts, please consider joining the rest of the Pit Crew at https://www.patreon.com/spikepit #spikepitpodcast | |||
| 479 Mrs M, Old Games and the rule of 3 | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:18:13 | |
#rpgaday2022 day 7&8, special thanks to Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) for AAA... Enjoy
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| 478 ICRPG Danger, Energy, Wonder | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:12:59 | |
More IC #RPGaDAY2022 6&7 including a call from Jason (Nerd's RPG Variety Cast) and a mini rant about frustrating polarising generalisations. Enjoy.
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| 477 The ICRPG GM's Oath | 06 Aug 2022 | 00:13:27 | |
#rpgaday2022 day 5 to answer this question I'm delving back into ICRPG
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