Episode 191: Dystopia Rising: Evolution and Zombie Redux

In which the trio discusses some more zombie media as it relates to Dystopia Rising: Evolution! What have we been up to? A bit on ghost stories and Dickens How do DR:E zombies work? Zombies as background threat How is DR:E different from other zombie media? Zombies reflecting current fears Zombie media and disability representation … Read more

Episode 188: All the Undead Hits aka Frank Welker’s Anaconda

In which Dixie and Matthew discuss all manner of subjects! • Let’s talk about Trinity Continuum: Aether. • Playing as Sherlock, Jekyll, Mina Harker, and more! • The Eddephant. • Molotov Cocktails in a fantasy setting. • When is a zombie not a zombie/walker/shambler/ghoul/living corpse? • Removing horror media from your horror setting, thus denying … Read more

Episode 187: Santa’s Mailbag

In which a very special guest host arrives to answer listener questions! • Any more Wraith 20 content for us restless hopefuls? • Will there ever be miniatures released for the Scarred Lands campaign setting? • Neall: Naughty or Nice? • What Aera in Trinity Continuum would you like to see next? (Not necessarily existing … Read more

Episode 186: Decisions, Decisions

In which Dixie and Eddy talk about the process of deciding where and how to put various books on sale! Matthew isn’t here. 🙁 Why tangents matter! Some PoD context Kickstarter process, including licensors. Nostalgia sells Diminishing returns Preorders and manuscript previews PoD quality (it’s good!) DTRPG will help you! Storage space D&D (Deluxes and … Read more

Episode 185: Eddy and Dixie’s Solo Duo Fireside Chat

In Eddy and Dixie soldier on without Matthew to discuss all manner of topics, from conventions to remote working! • Going to cons not as Onyx Path • The pressures of convention attendance • The social benefits of our attending cons • Who’s observing what during online games? • Online panels and booth accessibility • … Read more

Episode 184: Snakes on a Submarine

In which the trio gets obsessed with the movie “Silent Venom,” but manages to talk about Complications and They Came From scenario creation in spite of it all. Enhancements and Complications Matthew starts an anecdote Snakes and Ladders Matthew gets obsessed with Silent Venom Self-indulgent nonsense Killer bee movies The snake/bee cinematic universe How to … Read more

Episode 183: Ack! Antagonists!

In which the trio talks about what makes a good arch-villain, and how to engage with them in TTRPGS. On children’s books and their possible problems Matthew has two tangents We get pretty political for a few minutes Major antagonists in TTRPGs How to highlight antagonists Seeding antagonists Links: Onyx Path YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheOnyxPath Onyx Path … Read more

Episode 182: Release Roundup!

In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew cover the past few months of releases! Finally. Friend contract negotiations Time travel Mummy: The Curse Second Edition Deviant: The Renegades Aberrant: The Adventures of Teen Tomorrow Beyond the Grave: The Haunting of Abbeyham Priory! Exalted: Hundred Devils Night Parade Æon: Under Alien Skies (and Wookies) CofD: Player’s Guide … Read more