พอดคาสท์ The Dungeon Masters ชั้นนำ (2024)

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Episode 66 - 2023 Year-end Update 7:59

4M ago7:59

7:59

A quick year-end update, since I’ve been busy with holiday and hunting season activities. I want to wish all of you a very Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! If you celebrate, have yourself a Merry Christmas!I did finish my Dungeon23 project! Here’s the details: https://chgowiz-games.etinerra.com/wp/2023/12/16/finishing-dungeon23-i-did-it/-----Want…

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Episode 65 - Q/A Catch-up from October 16:21

5M ago16:21

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October was a much busier month than I anticipated, so these Q/A call-in answers are a bit late, my apologies!I answer questions/comments about OSR October, OD&D alignment, and module deconstruction from:Jason of Nerd’s RPG Varietycast podcast ( )Bosman Bos of Tales from the Border Baronies ( https://borderbaronies.bearblog.dev/blog/ )Menion/Rob of…

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Episode 64 - Infinite Barrel of Monkeys 23:54

6M ago23:54

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In this episode, I go over how I deconstruct modules for my own use, whether in my campaign or as one-shots. This is how I get around the linear (and sometimes railroad) designs of many modules.I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get to call-ins, as this was recorded while I was attending GameHoleCon in mid October 2023.Full credit for the phrase “Chgowiz’s…

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Episode 63 - Moving and OSR October 6:46

7M ago6:46

6:46

I’m in the middle of a physical move from one side of Illinois to the other, so this is just a quick update and some thoughts on what I’ll talk about in October.Full credit for the phrase “Chgowiz’s Infinite Barrel of Monkeys” goes to Menion/Rob of the podcast “Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi” (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion)---…

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Episode 62 - Help with OSR October and Answering Callins 24:17

7M ago24:17

24:17

This episode, I ask what YOU want to hear about in OSR October, and I discuss some great call-ins with more about Holmes Basic and OD&D. Help! I’d like to participate in OSR October, but I’m not sure what you’d like to hear about! If you have ideas, suggestions - please let me know by leaving a voice comment (see below). Thank you!-----Call-in gues…

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Episode 61 - OD&D and Holmes Basic 27:34

8M ago27:34

27:34

This episode, I take a look at how I’ve used Holmes Basic with my OD&D (and AD&D) games, and a quick comparison of differences between the influential Basic set and the original game.Links mentioned:The Zenopus Archives - a fantastic resource of all things Holmes! https://sites.google.com/site/zenopusarchives/----Want to comment/ask questions? Leav…

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Episode 60 - Campaign and Chainmail Q&A 25:48

8M ago25:48

25:48

I answer an email with questions about running my D&D campaign, with some thoughts on 3 hexes and classes. I also answer Chainmail callins! Call in guests: Jason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast, John of Red Dice Diaries, Daniel of Bandits Keep.Referenced resourcesGrognard - a “retroclone” of Chainmail, organizing the rules into a more coherent and modern…

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Episode 59 - Traveller Campaign Chargen 22:19

8M ago22:19

22:19

In this episode, I talk about how I adapted the Classic Traveller chargen to my Battlestar Galactica universe. Mentions:Joe/Dekahedron Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/48PrG9H7mDbdzdxtET1sI6----Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to us…

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Episode 58 - Missile Fire in my Chainmail for OD&D 22:55

9M ago22:55

22:55

In this episode, I share how I do missile fire in my adaptation of Chainmail for OD&D. Plus, call-ins!Show NotesOld School RPG Planet: https://campaignwiki.org/osr/Call in guestsDaniel of Bandit's Keep podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-nortonJason of Nerds RPG Variety Cast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason376⁠…

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Episode 57 - How To Play OD&D - The Hidden Resources You Haven't Seen 23:29

10M ago23:29

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I share four key resources that I think will help anyone who is trying to learn how to play along with the original three little brown books of Dungeons & Dragons as printed back in 1974. Plus, probably one of the most unusual call-ins from a fellow podcaster that you’ll hear!----OD&D Proboards Forum - https://odd74.proboards.com/Philotomy’s Musing…

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Episode 56 - Demystifying AD&D Treasure for Monsters 15:48

10M ago15:48

15:48

AD&D can be confusing on how to place treasures with creatures in the wilderness and dungeons, and what's up with all those letters for Treasure Types? In this episode, I go over how AD&D tries to lay this out, and what tips/tricks I use to make the process simple -- at least for me!Plus, I have a great call in from a new listener, Trevor!----Sword…

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Episode 55 - The Adaptability of Chainmail 18:21

11M ago18:21

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Third time's the charm! I finally was able to get this episode recorded! In this episode, rather than talking about how I use Chainmail, I give some thoughts on how Chainmail, in some way, expects you to mold it into what you want to do with it.The companion blog post to this episode goes into some specifics of how I use Chainmail in my OD&D games:…

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Episode 54 - Is Classic Traveller almost OD&D in space? 29:17

11M ago29:17

29:17

This episode - I've recently started diving into the three 1977 Classic Traveler "little black books" and I'm finding some surprising similarities and philosophies to the earlier 1974 Original Dungeons & Dragons. I'll talk about those similarities and take some call-ins from folks with questions and comments!----My call-in guests:Daniel of Bandit's…

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Episode 53 - Time across multiple groups in the same world 24:06

12M ago24:06

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In this episode, I answer a great question from Daniel Norton (Bandit's Keep podcast) about how I manage time and calendars across the three separate player groups and wargame campaigns I have within my AD&D world of Etinerra.------Bandit's Keep podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/02QTUpzgKCv2aT6sH6G5rk------Want to comment/ask questions? Leave …

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Episode 52 - 8 Year Play by Post campaign / Dungeon23 Update 22:22

12M ago22:22

22:22

In this episode, I talk about how good things come to an end… or at least an end of how they’ve been. This is all about an 8 year play by post AD&D campaign that just wrapped up a major story arc and could potentially be the end of the campaign itself, depending on what the players want to do.I also briefly touch on how Dungeon23 is going for me, a…

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Episode 51 - Assumptions/Expectations of OD&D and AD&D 22:32

1y ago22:32

22:32

This episode, I’m going to talk about assumptions and expectations that we often have about the rules and the ways things should work - and I think that sometimes takes away from the experience of just being “in” the rules and the game and experiencing it for what it is. Then I’ll answer two call-ins.-----Nerds RPG Variety Cast: ⁠https://podcasters…

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Episode 50 - The Over the Hill Fiftieth Episode! 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

Yay! I hit the big Five-Oh episode with a look back at where I've been, what I've learned and what might be coming next. Plus, call-ins from Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast podcast, and Daniel of Bandit's Keep podcast.-----Link to blogpost of the new Swords & Wizardry Treasure Generator:https://chgowiz-games.blogspot.com/2023/03/new-release-swords…

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Episode 49 - Decoding AD&D and Encoding GM preparation 21:08

1y ago21:08

21:08

I recently took up a project to convert my GM preparation tools to a web-based table generator system called Hex-Describe. What started as just taking spreadsheet tables to text tables ended up being a journey through the AD&D core books. This episode, I share some of that journey and just some thoughts/blathering about AD&D and topics. -----Hex-De…

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Episode 48 - XP and Leveling in my OD&D/AD&D games 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

There are some hidden directions and implications in OD&D and AD&D on XP and leveling beyond just killing things and taking their stuff. Not quest XP, exactly, but the implication of power and influence. I ramble on a bit about that and how I handle it in my OD&D and AD&D games. Also, Dungeon23 continues!Sorry for the road noise! Commuting episodes…

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Episode 47 - Empty Dungeon Rooms - Part of the Art of the Dungeon 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

20:30

As folks are busy creating dungeons for Dungeon23, they're asking about what to do with empty rooms! This episode, I share some thoughts about how to embrace the art of empty rooms and how I approach them.-----Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Disc…

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Episode 46 1/2 - Call-ins on DIY vs published rules 18:20

1+ y ago18:20

18:20

Merry Christmas! It's Christmas Eve and I have a few minutes to answer some great call-ins. We continue the discussion and thoughts on DIY rules versus published rules.Thank you to Daniel Norton of Bandits Keep ( https://anchor.fm/daniel-norton ) and Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast ( https://anchor.fm/jason376 ) for calling in!-----Want to comment…

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Episode 46 - Permission to Change the Rules -- Granted! 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

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It was The Way for Gary/David in 1974, hopefully it could still be considered for today's games? In this episode, I share my thoughts and opinions on houseruling and thinking outside the rules - how that has changed from early D&D versions to today's games. I also share progress on my Dungeon23 megadungeon!-----Want to comment/ask questions? Leave …

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Episode 45 - What is Dungeon23? The Art of the Dungeon 25:16

1+ y ago25:16

25:16

An interesting project is taking shape in the social media-sphere of the TTRPG world - Dungeon23! The idea is to create a room a day, completing a level a month, so that at the end of the year, you'll have a megadungeon of 12 levels, roughly 30 rooms each level. Neat!In a "commute episode", with the expected audio quality (or lack-thereof), I talk …

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Episode 44 - Ral Partha Legacy Kickstarter Interview 14:51

2y ago14:51

14:51

For many, miniatures on the gaming table is a special part of the experience. One of the original names in Dungeons & Dragons gaming (and wargaming!) is Ral Partha. This storied name and many of the figures are now owned by Jacob Fathbruckner. During the 'teens, he ran three Kickstarters which put many old and some new Ral Partha figures back in pr…

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Episode 43 - Running a Heist game in AD&D 21:24

2y ago21:24

21:24

Running a heist game in D&D isn't as easy/clear-cut as running a dungeon or wilderness adventure. This episode, I cover how I did it, in response to a vlog by Todd of Hexed Press, and because I intended on making this episode TWO YEARS AGO!----Link to Hexed Press vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R7atzWaaVILink to "Kidnap the Archpriest": http…

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Episode 42 - The Problem is Choice 19:22

2y ago19:22

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I learn lessons from all my games, whether Play-by-Post, online or tabletop/face-to-face. This episode, I talk about how I took the druid from 1st Edition AD&D and made their initiation/level-up more about player choice than relying on combat or skill challenge rolls. Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.s…

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Episode 41 - The Game's Afoot! 23:02

2y ago23:02

23:02

Achievement unlocked! Post-COVID tabletop gaming resumed! In this episode, I talk about how the recent face-to-face game went and a few things to come out of it. Link to my campaign website: https://etinerra.com/index.html Link to Berthier wargames campaign manager: https://sites.google.com/site/berthiercampaignmanager/home Want to comment/ask ques…

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Episode 40 - Restarting my campaigns post-COVID 22:50

2y ago22:50

22:50

Later this month, I'll restart my tabletop game - the third game in my AD&D campaign world. I'm also looking to restart my 1x1 game with my wife.In this episode, we discuss how I'm doing all that - how can you pick up the pieces and have a smooth transition when months, or even years, has passed? Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message…

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Update - 2 games going, 3rd on the way 13:09

2y ago13:09

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Keeping the Chronicles of Etinerra campaign alive! Two of my games have fully restarted, and I'm looking to restart my tabletop campaign. A quick update! Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chgowiz@gmail.c…

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Update Episode: July 2021 Post Pandemic Update 9:40

3y ago9:40

9:40

So the pandemic is winding down in the United States, but how am I doing with my campaign and gaming?Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chgowiz@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I blog/podcast at: https://chgowiz-games.et…

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Session 4: Revenge of The Strahd 1:03:03

3+ y ago1:03:03

1:03:03

We're Back for SPOOKTOBER!!!! That's right, spooky scary skeletons send shivers down your spines as Pirate and Deacon sit down to talk shop on the upcoming finale battle for a 2 year campaign, how to make boss encounters dynamic, how NOT to TPK your groups (mostly) and the importance of voting! Buckle up buttercups, this one is SPOILER HEAVY for th…

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Check in 1 shot 23:56

3+ y ago23:56

23:56

We take a small detour into sharing what feels are being felt as the world cascades into further absurdity. Are you ready for the rise of hard fascism in the US? You should be! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedungeonmasters/support

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Session 3. A Guest Of Castle Ravenloft 1:05:34

3+ y ago1:05:34

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If a Pig named Pimpernel means anything to you, turn back lest spoilers abound. This week Pirate is hosting a fellow Dungeon Master (in both senses) Deacon, to talk shop on modifying pre-written campaign settings, navigating complex table dynamics and power creep in long campaigns. This one's particularly nerdy as we dig deep into shared narrative …

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Session 2. Do You Want To be On My Spacecast? 1:03:04

3+ y ago1:03:04

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This week we delve into social woes, the call to adventure, the importance of a well regulated crying regiment and some of OUR favorite content to dig into while cuddling. Exposing and healing emotional wounds, connecting with friends, gender norms, the American dream, systemic oppression, the SURVIVAL of 99% of us, New England Autumn and how fuzze…

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Update Episode: How I'm Doing, What I'm Playing 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

14:52

After hitting a point in May, I've been taking care of my mental health. Slowly getting back into gaming. Plus, No Man's Sky!Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chgowiz@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I blog/podcast at: …

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Session 1. On the Importance of Mental Health 58:10

3+ y ago58:10

58:10

This week our intrepid heroes come to grips with loss and loneliness as the pandemic continues to spread across the Land. Sebastian twerks in a Kimono, Pirate gets a new toy and everyone is having an intense week following the full moon. You're not alone, dear listeners and in this episode there are several helpful resources for being heard, gettin…

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Session 0. Starting your adventure. Communication, Checklists, Consent 1:02:33

3+ y ago1:02:33

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Your hosts: Pirate and Sebastian kick off the adventure by covering the beginnings and basics of good play by establishing a framework for open and trusting communication. From Kissing to fisting to calling your elf "knife ears" we're laying down the foundation for healthy communication. A soap box or two might be involved as we broach the importan…

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Episode 39 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - The Barbarian 22:39

4y ago22:39

22:39

By Crom, I've finally reached the (infamous) Barbarian class as I read through 1st edition AD&D's Unearthed Arcana! This episode, I review the class and share if I'd use it in my campaign.Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz E…

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Episode 38 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - Paladin, Druid, Fighter 27:49

4y ago27:49

27:49

Join me as I continue my a series of episodes where I read through the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out! This episode, I cover the Paladin, the Druid and the Fighter. I found some surprising elements in each, see what I think about the changes to each class!Show Notes Links:Con of Champio…

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Episode 37 - Reading Unearthed Arcana - The Cavalier 32:55

4y ago32:55

32:55

Join me as I continue my a series of episodes where I read through the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out!This episode gets into the classes section of UA, where I discover and consider the cavalier! I had a lot of fun considering the options presented, but let's see if it will make it into…

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Episode 36 - Reading UA - Intro, Comeliness and Races 35:53

4y ago35:53

35:53

I've decided to pick up the (in)famous supplement to AD&D: Unearthed Arcana! Join me as I begin a series of episodes where I read through the book and see what all the controversy is about. Will I use UA in my campaign? Let's find out!This episode is the introduction to the series, and I go over the comeliness attribute option and the rules expansi…

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Episode 35 - Catching up on Call Ins and QA 39:37

4y ago39:37

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It's been a month or so since I've caught up with my call-ins, and I have plenty of observations and questions from some other great podcasters! This is a bit longer than my usual episode, but I hope you enjoy!! Thanks to these great folks for the call-ins and messages!Nerds RPG Variety Cast - Jasonhttps://anchor.fm/jason376Gothridge Manor - Tim Sh…

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Episode 34 - Demystifying AD&D - Pursuit and Evasion 30:18

4y ago30:18

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A recent question on the AD&D subreddit (/r/adnd) serves as the topic for this episode - regarding the rules around pursuit and evasion in both the dungeon and wilderness.https://old.reddit.com/r/adnd/comments/fsnkzk/fleeing_and_pursuit_1e/This is also my first ever streamed recording session! I had two supporters ask some great questions after the…

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Episode 33 - Gaming Thoughts on COVID Thursday 10:39

4y ago10:39

10:39

A quick episode to talk about what's going on with my shelter-in-place gaming life. Lots of changes and I'm very busy these days! What do you think?!Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chgowiz@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠…

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Episode 32 - Interview With My 1x1 OD&D Player - My Wife! 32:17

4y ago32:17

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My first guest on The Dungeon Master's Handbook! I interview my wife who has been the player in our 11 year one on one OD&D campaign. She talks about what makes it work for her and answers questions from redditors!Show NotesLink to a very old wiki I maintained for the 1 on 1 campaign: https://the-vale-solo-campaign.obsidianportal.com/Want to commen…

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Episode 31 - Playing the Ultima CRPG setting in OD&D 38:48

4y ago38:48

38:48

In this episode, I take a break from AD&D and talk about a different gaming love - how I combined OD&D and the Ultima CRPG setting from the early 80s into a great homebrew RPG game!Show NotesLinks to my Ultima/OD&D Game "Siege Perilous"Players Rulebook: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwiMsojGKI2KUldjYjRGRXhNWjgGame Referee's Guide: https://drive…

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Episode 30 - Finishing Up Simplifying AD&D Combat 21:38

4y ago21:38

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In this episode, I wrap up my attempt to demystify AD&D combat with a correction, some odds-ends and Weapons vs. AC! Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me an audio clip on Discord to user: chgowiz Email me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chgowiz@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I blog/podcast at: https://…

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Episode 29 - Realistic AD&D Initiative, Update on Campaign Player 22:51

4y ago22:51

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There have been many attempts to house-rule and update AD&D Initiative/Surprise rules to make it more "realistic." I visit one of those alternative systems from an email I received, as well as talk about what happened with my player that I thought was leaving my campaign! Plus... I'm nervous about a new type of game!You can find the show notes with…

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Episode 28 - Lessons Learned and Campaign Happenings 37:53

4y ago37:53

37:53

A lot of games over the past couple of weeks, and some lessons learned as a DM! Come listen as I share about running boss battles, using random events in interesting ways and how a big reveal had me worried that I'd lost a player!Want to comment/ask questions? Leave a voice message on Speakpipe: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/MichaelChgowiz⁠ Leave me a…

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Episode 27 - Horrors Under Tuluk - A Players Journal Entry 6:13

4y ago6:13

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This is a VERY special episode and it's an experiment! David, player of Eadwig from my Etinerra campaign, submitted a fantastic adventurer's journal entry that I simply had to share. I've been listening to other spoken word/voice acting podcasts and thought I'd try my hand at reading the journal entry with some effects! I hope you enjoy it as much …

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