Gamer's Haven

Gamer's Haven Episode 33: Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition First Impressions

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:45:41 -0600

In this relatively special episode, we give our first impressions of Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition, along with our general observations of Dungeons and Dragons in general. We have a few guests in this episode -- our friend James and Jeremy's wife, Robin.

Gamer's Haven Episode 32: Breaks and Hiatuses in Your Game

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about taking long breaks and taking a hiatus from a regular campaign - something near and dear to us here at the Gamer's Haven. We also touch on game organization in general. We recorded this episode at the end of January, and we were quick to mention how busy Ethan was ... well, it's now the end of May, and this episode is coming out, if that tells you anything. We also talk about converting your game from one edition to another (all brought on by this whole fourth edition madness).

Gamer's Haven Episode 31: Character Death

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 4 May 2008 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about character death -- when to do it, how to do it, and why to do it.

Gamer's Haven Episode 30: Kicking Someone Out of the Gaming Group

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 10:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about dealing with the touchy situation of getting rid of a player in your gaming group. We're not talking mafia-style politics, but rather asking someone to leave when their welcome is up. We've all been in this situation, and hopefully, we can give some good pointers and help players and GM's alike in this sticky situation.

Gamer's Haven Gen Con Post Show Episode 5: Inside the Game Designer's Studio

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:45:41 -0600

We finish up with a special presentation of Inside the Game Designer's Studio featuring Paul Tevis from Have Games Will Travel, and gaming industry paragon, Monte Cook.

Gamer's Haven Gen Con Post Show Episode 4: Interviews

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600

We finally get our Gen Con coverage over and done with, featuring interviews with Chris Pramas (Green Ronin), Becky Wilson (Wizkids Games), Joseph Goodman (Goodman Games), Steve Kenson (Green Ronin), and John Collins (Executive Producer for "Fellowship of the Dice").

Gamer's Haven Episode 29: Props, Handouts, and Maps

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about using props, handouts, music, and maps in your game. We talk about the logistics, where to go, and some cheap ideas on what to use. We also go off topic (like usual) and talk about Dungeons and Dragons Fourth Edition.

Gamer's Haven Special - Interview with John Seavey and a short bit involving Jeff Tidball

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:45:41 -0600

In this special episode, Ethan and Nathan interview Jeff Tidball and John Seavey, two of the authors of the newest supplement for the Feng Shui RPG, Glimpse of the Abyss from Atlas Games. We talk about the Feng Shui Role-Playing Game, a game nobody knows about, that everyone should be playing! Jeff could only be there for a short time, sadly, and due to some technical ... issues, the interview got a bit jumbled.

Gamer's Haven Holiday Edition 2007

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Gamer's Haven returns with it's belated Christmas and New Year's holiday special! We talk about all the nifty gifts out there for the gamer in your life. Since it's after Christmas, you can now spend those hard-earned gift certificates and Christmas money on some awesome gaming stuff!

Gamer's Haven Episode 28 - New Gamers

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about bringing new people into your game. We touch on people who have gamed before, but are new to your group, and players that are new to gaming altogether!

Gamer's Haven Special - An Interview with Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this special episode, we interview Chris Doyle and Adrian Pommier from Goodman Games, authors of Castle Whiterock (in stores now). They give us some insight into "CW" and writing for Goodman Games, the leading authority on Dungeons and Dragons adventures in the industry today. Special Guest on this episode is Jeff from The Tome Show!

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 3 - Gen Con, LLC. Press Conference

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In part three of our post Gen Con special, we hear the Gen Con, LLC. press conference held on August 16, 2007 at Gen Con Indy!

Gamer's Haven Episode 27 - Gen Con Post Show Part 2 of 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we continue our post Gen Con wrap-up! Better late than never, right? Right?! This episode represents the final time we have the craptacular sound. We got new equipment right after recording this show ... so look forward to some better sounds from the Gamer's Haven!

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 2 - Paradigm Concepts, Ken Hite, Robin Laws, and More!

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this special episode, Ethan shares with us five interviews he conducted at Gen Con 2007. He spoke with Cubicle 7 Games, Kenneth Hite, Robin Laws, Upper Deck Entertainment, and Daniel, from the Gamer Traveler podcast, sent us an interview he did with Paradigm Concepts.

Gamer's Haven Episode 26: Gen Con Post Show Part 1 of 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, Ethan talks about his trip to Gen Con 2007. The exhibitors, the podcasters, and the experience! We talk about the convention and some of the stuff Ethan got there. Our sound is kinda bad in this one -- we're playing around with a new recorder, and, obviously, we won't be using this recording setting again. Just bear with us, we're getting new sound equipment soon ...

Gamer's Haven Post Gen Con 2007 Series Part 1 - How to Make Adventures That Don't Suck (Goodman Games Seminar)

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we kick off our Gen Con 2007 coverage with the recording of How to Make Adventures that Don't Suck, a seminar presented by Goodman Games. They were kind enough to let us record their panel! You'll get some great advice from some writers and designers from Goodman Games, including Joseph Goodman himself!

Gamer's Haven Episode 25: Gen Con Preshow

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we give you our thoughts on Gen Con, including tips about going to and surviving the convention, some thoughts on the guests this year, and a few things to look for while there. We also announce our Promote the Vote winners and respond to some feedback!

Gamer's Haven Special Edition: Ennie Nominations 2007

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this special episode, Gamer's Haven is proud to announce the first annual Ennies Special Edition! We'll give you the nominees, we'll give you the links, we'll give you everything you need to pick the winners!

Gamer's Haven Episode 24: Tech in Gaming

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 8 Jul 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about technology in gaming. We talk about how you can use technology in your game, use technology in running your game, and using technology in preparing your game.

Gamer's Haven Episode 23: Online Gaming and Tabletop Gaming - Opposites Attract

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600

In this episode, we talk about online gaming and it's effect and influence over tabletop games in general, and vice versa.

Gamer's Haven Episode 22 - Worldbuliding - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 3 of 3

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 3 Jun 2007 08:45:41 -0600

This part wraps up with the discussion of races and some interesting aspects of other cultures.

Gamer's Haven Episode 21 - Worldbuliding - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 2 of 3

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 20 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We continue to talk about technology and it's place in today;s podcast. We go off on a few tangents, talking about levels of magic and what not ... also dogging on Lord of the Rings (gasp!). We then talk about races and their place. No new show for two more weeks, sadly ... blame Jeremy.

Gamer's Haven Episode 20 - Worldbuliding - Magic, Technology, and Races Part 1 of 3

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 6 May 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Another long show this time, but nobody seems to be complaining ... We begin to wrap up our world building series with a talk about magic, technology, and different races in a world. This one's being split up into three parts. In this first part, we focus on magic and begin talking about technology ...

Gamer's Haven Episode 19 - Worldbuliding - Empires, Society, and Culture

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600

To make up for being absent the last two weeks, this episode is extra long to satiate you ravenous hordes of fans ... but, we talk about Empires, Society, and Culture today, including the impact of different races and the effect of them on society, amongst other things.

Gamer's Haven Episode 18 - Worldbuliding - Creation and Creation Myths Part 3

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 8 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We wrap up mythology in today's episode. We also hit on some feedback we got, as well as discussing creating history of your world.

Gamer's Haven Episode 17 - Worldbuliding - Creation and Creation Myths Part 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Finally, we get back to the religion, gods, and mythology of a world! Creating gods, myths, and a religion comes into the conversation, as well as cultural isolation. In this part, we focus on Gods ...

Gamer's Haven Episode 16 - Worldbuliding - Creation and Creation Myths Part 1

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We begin talking about religion, creation, and creation myths!

Gamer's Haven Episode 15 - Worldbuliding - World Synopses Part 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We finish up our world synpses this week. Jeremy takes over this episode by talking about his world, Theyra!

Gamer's Haven Episode 14 - Worldbuliding - World Synopses Part 1

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We start down the long road of World Creation. We're starting off with a synopsis of our different worlds. To start out with, we've got Nathan's fantasy world, and a Ethan's Superpowered world. We also get a bunch of feedback out of the way. This episode came in extra long this time, but we really wanted to address the feedback.

Gamer's Haven Episode 13 - Intermission

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 4 Mar 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We (I) are taking a b it of a break this week, but we're not leaving you empty-handed. Here's an impromtu discussion about Xena, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and World of Warcraft to tide you over for a week. Sorry nothing new on the gaming front, but we're all still recovering from the Bubonic Plague that hit Kansas over the last few weeks. Enjoy!

Gamer's Haven Episode 12 - Superheroes! Part 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Our second part of the Superhero Genre discussion.

Gamer's Haven Episode 11 - Superheroes!

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We begin a two-part discussion on superhero gaming. Well, we try and talk about superhero gaming ...

Gamer's Haven Episode 10 - Modern/Espionage/War

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We talk about modern gaming, as well as espionage, war, and integrating modern into your games. We discuss how modern can be a part of all kinds of genres.

Gamer's Haven Episode 9 - Westerns

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We delve into a true American genre, the western. We discuss the genre from the aspects of history, character, and style. You want "The Duke?" Or do you want "The Man With No Name?" We've got it all.

Gamer's Haven Episode 8 - Fantasy Part Two

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We continue on our fantasy series!

Gamer's Haven Episode 7 - Fantasy

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Fantasy! Where it all started ... we talk about magic and technology, governments, and much more!

Gamer's Haven Episode 6 - Science Fiction

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600

We tackle the genre of Science Fiction in today's podcast - from the distopian sci-fi of the 1970's to the fantastic vistas of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Babylon 5.

Gamer's Haven Episode 5 - Horror Part 3

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 7 Jan 2007 08:45:41 -0600

Our startling conclusion to Horror! We tackle insanity and perception.

Gamer's Haven Episode 4 - Horror Part 2

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600

The Horror Podcast continues into this ... uh ... Holiday season with a look at more things to make your game spooky!

Gamer's Haven Episode 3 - Horror Part 1

thousandmonkeysproductions@gmail.com (Thousand Monkeys Productions) — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 08:45:41 -0600

We begin with our Horror Podcast series, part one of three! We look at building atmosphere, sources of inspiration, movies, music, and more!