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 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

Episode 181: Handling Problematic Content in TTRPGs

In which Eddy, Dixie, and Matthew discuss problematic issues in fiction and TTRPGs and methods of handling them! Eddy Webb is punctuation The question of appropriate children’s books Providing fiction within its correct context Ability scores being linked to “race” Eddy explains some of the original game design behind games such as D&D and why … Read more

Episode 180: Play Affects Play

In which the trio talks about what video games they are playing and how they relate to TTRPGs. Matthew asks The Question What’s Eddy playing? Dixie’s fantasy games & playstyle Encumbrance Achievements, completionists, and types of play How video game styles influence TTRPG play Making story hooks and NPCs Dixie’s first Exalted 3rd game! Links: … Read more

Episode 179: Let’s Talk DriveThruRPG

In which Eddy and Dixie sit with guest co-host Meredith Gerber to talk about DriveThruRPG, along with the expected amount of digressions. Bones day or no bones day The Big O: theft or homage? Century Publisher Relations Print on demand Game preservation DM’s Guild and community content programs Sales, marketing, and market research Pionerring new … Read more