Episode 163 — Planning

[Episode 163 — Planning]

The drops were already killing me, but then:

 

Kyle: Let's talk to the professor.

Computer: Bloop.

 

 

Killed me.

[Episode 140 — Don’t Be A Dork]

As a D&D player, I have come to terms that my hobby is the most nerdy of the nerdiness, and will always, continually be made fun of. And that's fine. So it was, so it shall be.

[Episode 77 — Into the Woods]

These episodes are a nice change of pace from the Collector's campaign. I love the fuckups, I love the easy going nature of the DM (Who is driving this horse?) and I love the party itself. Forget boss battles, these guys might be their own worst enemies.

[Episode 76 — On the Run]

It's nice to see Blaine warming up to the gig. I really want him to do well, and by the end of it they were really rolling along. I can't wait to see what's in store. Part of me just wants the story to be this random bunch of miscreants getting into trouble with the law.

[Episode 75 — A Good Ol’ Tavern Brawl]

"It's almost as if a good magician did something."

 

I am so in on this new setup. It's a hoot.

[Episode 74 — New Beginning]

If you're wondering how their campaigns go or other DM stuff,

just repeat to yourself 'its a free podcast...I should really just relax!'

[Episode 74 — New Beginning]

So very excited for this new start. I've always liked my games to be slightly comedic, and it looks like Blaine is on track to be an awesome DM.

[Episode 73 — Space Ship Attack]

Big fan of Mr. Sark, would love to hear him post mortem this sucker. Can't wait to hear Blaine DM!

[Episode 71 — Dwarves vs. Man Rats]

Ok, buckle up for heavy nerd talk. Feel free to skip this post.

 

*Nerd talk begins*

I cannot stand vanilla D&D anymore. I'm new to tabletop gaming, but I've been sampling all that's out there, and straight D&D drives me nuts. There is just too many number and too much going to the books to look things up. I play Dungeon World with my girlfriend and her kids - it's designed to be D&D without the hassle, everything you need is on two sheets of paper. There is no book, it's on a D10 system, there is little to no math. Everything is setup to be fun and fast, and the system has spoiled me. I play FATE core with my friends - the players have a great deal of agency with this system, they have tokens they can spend to affect the narrative and again, little to no math and nothing to look up. After playing these two systems, D&D seems like a slog. I appreciate it because that's where tabletop gaming comes from, but it frustrates me to hear a great DM and great players held back by a boring system.

*End nerd talk*

I should state for the record that I have slept with women and I do have some muscle mass in my upper body. I'm actually the second nerdiest firefighter on the team.

[Episode 129 — LIVE at the Chicago Improv Festival]

To quote the good Mr. Pardo, "What a joy!"

[Episode 173.5 — 3/28/14 TWO CHARTED 112]

Hey guys, I'm late to the party, but is that a Swanwoods wooden salad bowl in the pictures? My parents make them! Literally screamed at my screen when I saw that. www.swanwoods.com

 

Its a mom and pop operation, and thanks for your business! Also, AHHHH! That's so cool!

[Episode 62 — Dwarf Surfboard]

Sark, Blaine and Ken were all on Dana Gould's podcast, talking D&D. Very fun chat.

[Episode 130 — Sex Work]

David has some wrong ideas. And he needs to listen, because plenty of people are willing to tell him why he's wrong.

[What guest do you want to see?]

DAVE ANTHONY AND GREG BEHERENT