Behind the Claw

Epsiode 033

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:11:00 -0700

You know, Classic Traveller is excellent, that's why I do this show. Tell someone today just how much you like Classic Traveller.

Faraenus Subsector: Qabonrei
Story Seed: New Materials
Rules Talk: High Passage
Creature catalog: Spear-Dog
People of Interest: Carlo Hostana
Review: The Cepheus Engine

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Episode 032

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 04:19:00 -0700

Classic Traveller deserves its own podcast...and that's why I do this crazy show :) Here's episode 32, with another bunch of ideas for the Traveller referee .

Faraenus Subsector: Kretbiqud
Story Seed: Murder Cafe
Rules talk: Gambling skill
Creature catalog: maruvium-styler
People of Interest: Triata Illanivich

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Episode 031

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 10:36:00 -0700

Series 4 of the only podcast for classic Traveller is on the air! It's been a bit of a gap since the last episode but I'm back, I hope you find it was worth the wait.

Faraenus Subsector: Busuzeos
Story Seed: Treasure in the cave
Rules talk: Hijacker
Creature catalog: Mountain man
On the Nets: Tales to Astound
People of Interest: Hosay Smith
Short Story: I'm not Wearing it.

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Series 4

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 01:50:00 -0700

The planning and plotting required for series 4 is underway...

Edit (17/07/2016): Still underway. Took a break to record an audio book (The Iraq Inquiry). I have six episodes planned, and after hitting the save button here, I'll be working up episode 7. As usual there will be 10 episodes in the series.

Edit (24/07/2016): Only two more episode to plan. Sorry about the delay, but have had a rush of work on lately including narrating "The Iraq Inquiry: Executive Summary", finishing off two other audio books, launching a Patreon account, and releasing a couple of new RPG products. Yeah, lots to do. I may be slow but I am sure.

Edit (31/07/2016): One one more to go. Still in progress...

Edit (14/08/2016) : Finally finished scripting episode 31 the plan is to record and publish it next weekend :)

Episode 030

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 29 May 2016 03:39:00 -0700

Behind the Claw is back with the end of the third series (ten in each). More goodies and a little flash fiction to boot! Download and listen to the only classic Traveller podcast :)

Faraenus Subsector: Zanza
Story Seed: Sharks in your starship
Rules talk: autocannon
Creature catalog: The trapper
On the Nets: Traveller out of the box
People of Interest: The Sneak
Short Story: Alien Contact

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Episode 029

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Mon, 2 May 2016 08:50:00 -0700

Here's the next episode of Behind the Claw, more classic Traveller goodies for the Referee to get inspired by.

Faraenus Subsector: Apuhodad
Story Seed: Circular world
Rules Talk: Carousing
Creature Catalog: Stone lizard
People of Interest: Leon Greszler

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Episode 028

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 04:14:00 -0700

Here's the next installment of the classic Traveller podcast. More ideas, suggestions and reviews for and about the real Traveller version. :)

Faraenus Subsector: Cobirilos
Story Seed: Free shuttle
Rules Talk: Misjump
Creature Catalog: Tubtree
Review: A02 Research Station Gamma
People of Interest: Mishune Boltright

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Episode 027

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 20 Mar 2016 08:41:00 -0700

The one and only Classic Traveller podcast is back with more studied and detailed Traveller content for the referee and fans.

Faraenus Subsector: Faraenus
Story Seed: DJ on the hop
Rules Talk: Fuel
Creature Catalog: Cueright
People of Interest: Marballa Synthilla

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Episode 026

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 02:30:00 -0800

Here's episode 26 of THE classic Traveller podcast, that means we're over the hump of the third season and zooming down the gravity well to the exciting climax...or would be, if there was a climax.

Tircesoe Subsector: Urkaru
Story Seed: Losing shareholders
Rules Talk: Reputation
Review: Agent of the Imperium
Creature Catalog: Dagar
People of Interest: Johan Bullet

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Episode 025

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:48:00 -0800

The classic Traveller RPG is famous for its ability to kill your character while your making it. That sounds like it would be a pain in the ass, but it isn't, its a most excellent feature that turns character generation into a game in itself!

Tircesoe Subsector: Quqaros
Story Seed: Fizzy Drinks
Rules Talk: The "other" career
Creature Catalog: Nueanan Tree Bear
On the Nets: The Pirates of Drinax
People of Interest: Dr Kylax Shosan
Fiction: Rumors

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Episode 024

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 03:26:00 -0800

Classic Traveller, really is the best RPG. So much space, so versatile, so open. So easy to learn and love. Ahhh, gotta love that. Anyway, today's show consists of more ideas for your Traveller game and thoughts and insights included for good measure. Download, listen, and tell a friend.

Tircesoe Subsector: Tonnusersala
Story seed: Mine Infection
Rules talk: Comms delays
Creature catalog: Glow fish
People of Interest: Milano Stuphan

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Episode 023

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 3 Jan 2016 04:33:00 -0800

"The" Classic Traveller RPG is back on the air waves with episode 23. Lots of ideas packed into today's show for you use directly or to inspire your gaming. I also get to pose a few thoughts on the classic 100ton Scout and offer a little Referee advice.

Tircesoe Subsector: Pedusradus
Story seed: Investigative Journalism
Rules talk: 100t Scout
Creature catalog: Slatherun
People of Interest: Baronness Chillider Antonia Tolliniadithia

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Episode 022

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 02:15:00 -0800

Here's the second episode of the third season. Today includes a mercenary scenario seed and a creature so cute - or repulsive you might just cry. Oh, and an ingenious killer. Yep it's another episode of the Classic Traveller podcast designed to inspire referees. In today's episode:

Tircesoe Subsector: Rasmabi
Story seed: Machinery evacuation
Rules talk: Learning skills
Special: Mystery in the game
Creature catalog: Pormortha
People of Interest: The Snipe

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Episode 021

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sat, 5 Dec 2015 08:27:00 -0800

BOOM BABY! The podcast is back with season three. Yay! Another episode packed with material for the Classic Traveller RPG referee. In this week's offering:

Tircesoe Subsector: Onmaqusoos
Story seed: TAS Blackmail
Rules talk: Nobility
Review: Freelance Traveller, first issue
Creature catalog: Coota
People of Interest: Jonathan Evans

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Episode 020

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 05:58:00 -0700

Here is the 20th episode of the Classic Traveller podcast, giving referees more of the tools they need to create interesting and exciting adventures for their space Travellers.

Here ends the second season of the show, there will be a break while I tour a couple of Zhodani planets looking for inspiration to power season 3. Have no fear the show will return shortly!

Tircesoe Subsector: Hosqqanavos
Story seed: Blasted Tourists!
Rules talk: Hydrographic Percentage
Review: Marooned Alone(adventure)
Creature catalog: T’ark
People of Interest: Kirthuga Shaman

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Episode 019

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 11 Oct 2015 06:14:00 -0700

Here is the 19th episode of the Classic Traveller podcast, giving referees the tools they need to create interesting and exciting adventures for their space Travellers.

Tircesoe Subsector: Jadobuos
Story seed: Scientists Rule
Rules talk: Scouts, core and advanced
Review: Marooned (adventure)
Creature catalog: Death Nets
On the Nets: Bones Burnt Black
People of Interest: Race Finnunglan

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Episode 018

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 07:04:00 -0700

Here's the latest episode of BTC, sadly late due to an x-boat being attacked. The Navy has assured me that those responsible will be hunted down and purged from local space.

Tircesoe Subsector: Sylarsyia
Story seed: Building the sun
Rules talk: Communications skill
Review: Adventure 9 Nomads of the Ocean World
Creature catalog: Tithillian Ghost
People of Interest: Dr Ben Mildren

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Episode 017

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 03:22:00 -0700

Here is the 17th episode of the Classic Traveller podcast, giving referees the tools they need to create interesting and exciting adventures for their space Travellers.

Tircesoe Subsector: Zapmanus
Story seed: Keep my boy safe
Rules talk: Tactics
Review: 10,000 Starship names
Create catalog: Ithinar
People of Interest: Dr Roald Terfius
On the Nets: System generator

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Episode 016

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 2 Aug 2015 09:26:00 -0700

Episode 16 of the only Classic Traveller podcast is on the air...on the interweb!

Episode lineup:

Tircesoe Subsector: Rapreroos
Story seed: Get the message out
Rules talk: Sandcasters
Review: Alien Module Aslan
Create catalog: Spit-cat
People of Interest: Paulos Millet

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Episode 015

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 09:17:00 -0700

Episode 15 of the Classic Traveller podcast is here with more ideas to spark your Referee's imagination!

Episode Lineup:

Tircesoe Subsector: Rofahoqu
Story seed: High tension safari
Rules talk: The TAS
Review: Book 7 Merchant prince
Creature catalog: Bed Buddy
On the Nets: Devil ghost character generator
People of Interest: Robb Anstoor

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Episode 014

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 5 Jul 2015 05:49:00 -0700

So July 2015 is here...and so is the next episode of "Behind the Claw". This is a podcast for fans of the Classic (that means the 1979-1983 period) Traveller RPG. If you're old enough to remember them days like me...I'll see you in the pension line soon. :)

Episode Lineup

Tircesoe Subsector: Keszajexeos
Story seed: The missing victim
Rules Talk: Starports
Review: Adventure 10, Safari Ship
Creature Catalog: Salamount
On the Nets: FreelanceTraveller.com
Special feature: Bundle of Holding
People of Interest: Bayiss Himich

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Episode 013

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 02:43:00 -0700

Here's the next episode of THE podcast focusing on the classic Traveller RPG. Science fiction role playing at its best. In today's line up you'll see a whole bunch of ideas you can rip off for inclusion in your own games (maybe even non-Traveller games)!

Episode Lineup

Tircesoe Subsector: Mamaros
Story seed: Vargrtown
Rules Talk: Travel time
Review: Tarsus, The world beyond the frontier
Creature Catalog: Killeroom
People of Interest: Dr Sali Gehansh
Fiction: The Lost World

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Episode 012

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 7 Jun 2015 05:26:00 -0700

And booming onto the podcast scene is episode 12 of the podcast aimed at players and referees of the Classic Traveller RPG. Sci Fi fun in space!

Episode Lineup

Tircesoe Subsector: Gefar
Story seed: Fuel for the Glax
Rules Talk: Computer Skill
Review: Book 5 - High Guard
Creature Catalog: Oupilander
On the nets: Amber Zone
People of Interest: Karliona Heul, man of action and scientist (probably plays in a rock band too)

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Episode 011

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sun, 24 May 2015 02:45:00 -0700

This is episode 11 and the first in the second season. It's back with all of the usual goodies for your Classic Traveller science fiction game.

Episode lineup

Tircesoe Subsector: Quakar
Story Seed: It's mine
Review: CT A06 Expedition to Zhodane
Rules talk: Laser skill
Creature Catalog: Fluffter
People of Interest: Bremno Khan

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Episode 010

behindtheclaw@outlook.com (Felbrigg) — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 07:47:00 -0700

This is cool episode 10 with ideas and goodness for your Classic Traveller role playing game.

Episode Lineup

Tircesoe Subsector: Avcanud
Story Seed: Too many enemies
Rules talk: Small Worlds
Review: Supplement 7 Traders and Gunboats
Creature Catalog: Loosan
On the nets: TravellerMap.com
People of Interest: Nomean Fietu

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