Postcards from the Dungeon http://pftdcast.com An audio podcast discussing creativity and storytelling in table-top RPG's. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:53:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 An audio podcast and journal exploring the intersection of creativity and table-top roleplaying games. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean steve@pftdcast.com (Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests) Where creativity meets table-top roleplaying games Postcards from the Dungeon http://pftdcast.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://pftdcast.com USA Weekly Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellingGames & Hobbies/Hobbiessteve@pftdcast.comrpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,telling Episode Seventy-Seven – Talking Archeology with Matthew http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/SByhSD5Lyak/ http://pftdcast.com/2012/05/episode-seventy-seven-talking-archeology-with-matthew/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 19:31:54 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=405 In which Matthew & Steve discuss modern Archeology and how the reality compares to the depiction of Archeology and Archeologists in movies, TV, and books. We go on to discuss some of the controversy that Archeology can lead to, and finally, we discuss how to apply Matthew’s understanding of the ways that human societies develop and express themselves to create more nuanced fantasy races.

These are the four (4) questions that Matthew enumerated during the episode:

  1. What is their environment & resource base?
  2. What are their settlement patterns?
  3. What is their social organization?
  4. How does their religion interact with all of these things?

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2012/04/episode-seventy-six-new-golden-age-of-rpgs-and-dealing-with-idea-fatigue/feed/ 0 Jeb and Steve are back on the mic's! They talk about Kickstarter and what's perhaps the new Golden Age of RPG's with the bloom of indie games, game ideas, and direct funding of indie books in print. Then Jeb makes a painful confession - system just mig... Jeb and Steve are back on the mic's! They talk about Kickstarter and what's perhaps the new Golden Age of RPG's with the bloom of indie games, game ideas, and direct funding of indie books in print. Then Jeb makes a painful confession - system just might matter! Then we discuss adapting RPG setting books, and finally discuss idea fatigue. What causes it, and perhaps, how to push through it. Media RPG: Fiasco Web: Kickstarter.com RPG: Parsec KS: OGRE Kickstarter Card Game: Munchkin KS: Pebble Kickstarter Comedy: Impotent Nerd Rage iPhone App: Narratavius KS: Dynocalypse Kickstarter RPG: Savage Worlds Convention: Fear the Con Convention: Gencon RPG: Leverage RPG: Smallville RPG: Marvel RPG RPG: Mongoose's Traveller RPG: Chthonian Stars RPG: Basic Action Super Hero (BASH!) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:02:15 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2012/04/episode-seventy-six-new-golden-age-of-rpgs-and-dealing-with-idea-fatigue/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000081_PftDCast_ep76_New_Golden_Age_of_RPGs_and_Dealing_with_Idea_Fatigue.mp3 Episode Seventy Five – Doug Talks Parsec http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/CoqHCAzFDbE/ http://pftdcast.com/2012/03/episode-seventy-five-doug-talks-parsec/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:32:24 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=389 In which Doug, the creator of a new Sci-Fi RPG system currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.com, discusses his game Parsec.

Now,  fully funded!

 

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2012/03/episode-seventy-three-narratavius/feed/ 1 In which Steve interviews Michael about his gaming and programming past, hears a description of "RPG Toolkit" and then discuss his latest release for the iPhone, Narratavius. Media RPG: Savage Worlds App Developer: Baked Ham Games In which Steve interviews Michael about his gaming and programming past, hears a description of "RPG Toolkit" and then discuss his latest release for the iPhone, Narratavius. Media RPG: Savage Worlds App Developer: Baked Ham Games App: RPG Toolkit App: Narratavius Web: Narratavius Game Designer: Daniel Solis Writer: Greg Stolze Game Designer: Fred Hicks RPG: Evil Hat Productions Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 37:10 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2012/03/episode-seventy-three-narratavius/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000078_PftDCast_ep73_Narratavius.mp3 Episode Seventy-Two – CharGen, Methods & Ideas http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/W_Lvdnfqt0w/ http://pftdcast.com/2012/01/episode-seventy-two-chargen-methods-ideas/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:32:19 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=379 In which Jeb and Steve re-record the lost episode about different ways for generating player character’s, both methods and the source for character ideas.

MICE:

  1. M – Milieu
  2. I – Idea
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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/09/episode-sixty-seven-genetics-with-john-stewart/feed/ 0 In which Steve discusses genetics with John: some fascinating facts that could be great material for story telling, how genetics are portrayed in popular media, and even how genetics could be handled in a fantasy settings. - Announcements - In which Steve discusses genetics with John: some fascinating facts that could be great material for story telling, how genetics are portrayed in popular media, and even how genetics could be handled in a fantasy settings. Announcements Please check out the Web Series: Standard Action If possible, please support their second season! IndoGoGo: Standard Action We're up for an Oggie over at OgreLair.org and we're not doing that well - so please vote for us! Media Wikipedia: Liger Wikipedia: Mule Wikipedia: Teosinte Wikipedia: Extremophiles NASA: Discovery of "Arsenic-bug" Expands Definition of Life WHI Vent Biology: Introduction to Photosynthesis vs. Chemosynthesis WSJ: Scientists Create Synthetic Organism Wikipedia: Genetic Chimera Wikipedia: Blastocyst Wikipedia: Grafting Wikipedia: Mythological Chimera TechReview: First Fully Synthetic Organ Transplant Saves Cancer Patient Movie: X-Men (2000) Books: Wildcards Shared World Author: Robert Heinlein Movie: Blade Runner (1982) RPG: Dresden Files Books: The Most Dangerous Game Wikipedia: Transhumanism Wikipedia: Phenome Wikipedia: Genome eBook: Accelerando (free eBook, CC licensed) Author: Charles Stross Author: Caitlin R. Kiernan Book: A is for Alien RPG: GURPS Bio-Tech RPG: GURPS Transhuman Space UCLA: Discovery Suggests Humans Are a Bit Neanderthal Books: Lord of the Rings RPG: D&D: Dark Sun Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:02:02 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/09/episode-sixty-seven-genetics-with-john-stewart/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000072_PftDCast_ep67_Genetics_with_John_Stewart.mp3 Episode Sixty-Six – Standard Action with Joanna Gaskell http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/gsBSLfBAO8U/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/09/episode-sixty-six-standard-action-with-joanna-gaskell/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:36:38 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=352 In this special episode Steve discusses the web series Standard Action with series creator, writer, producer, and actor – Joanna Gaskell.

Character: Edda the Elven Barbarian Series Creator: Joanna Gaskell

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/09/episode-sixty-six-standard-action-with-joanna-gaskell/feed/ 0 In this special episode Steve discusses the web series Standard Action with series creator, writer, producer, and actor - Joanna Gaskell. Media Web Series: Standard Action IndieGoGo: Help Fund Season Two! IMDB: Standard Action In this special episode Steve discusses the web series Standard Action with series creator, writer, producer, and actor - Joanna Gaskell. Media Web Series: Standard Action IndieGoGo: Help Fund Season Two! IMDB: Standard Action IMDB: Joanna Gaskell IMDB: Rob Hunt IMDB: Tara Pratt IMDB: Daniel Johnston IMDB: Edwin Perez Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 28:46 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/09/episode-sixty-six-standard-action-with-joanna-gaskell/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000071_PftDCast_ep66_Standard_Action_with_Joanna_Gaskell.mp3 We have a Facebook Page! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/bFy5YW0oizY/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/08/we-have-a-facebook-page/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2011 01:59:53 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=350 If I did the configuration and fiddling right, then this update will also be posted as a link to the Facebook community page for PftDCast. My goal is to integrate the website, http://postcards-from-the-dungeon.com, and Facebook so that each new episode will be posted to both.

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If you want in on that RPGNow.com Gift Certificate Give-Away … then click this link, read the rules, and enter!

Special thanks to Steve Johnson and Leighton Conner of Hex Games for the interview.

[This episode is 72 minutes long.]

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/08/episode-sixty-five-experiencing-gencon-2011-and-the-hex-games-interview/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve share their experiences with Gencon 2011 in Indianapolis. Then we share an interview Steve did with two of the creators from Hex Games, the publishers of QAGS and M-Force. - If you want in on that RPGNow. In which Jeb and Steve share their experiences with Gencon 2011 in Indianapolis. Then we share an interview Steve did with two of the creators from Hex Games, the publishers of QAGS and M-Force. If you want in on that RPGNow.com Gift Certificate Give-Away ... then click this link, read the rules, and enter! Special thanks to Steve Johnson and Leighton Conner of Hex Games for the interview. [This episode is 72 minutes long.] Media Card Game: The Resistance Website: IronGM Podcast: Atomic Array Bio: Ron Edwards RPG: Sorcerer RPG: S/Lay w/Me Website: Adept Press Essay: System Does Matter Essay: Naked Went The Gamer Bio: Keith Curtis Website: Curtis Consulting and Design Website: Inkwell Ideas: Role playing game tools and articles Website: Steve Jackson Games Bio: Steve Jackson Website: Hex Games Facebook: QAGS Second Edition Twitter: @QAGS RPG: QAGS: Quick Ass Game System RPG: Herland: Perfect Genetic Utopia RPG: Review of Herland RPG: Weird Times At Charles Fort High RPG: American Artifact's RPG: Roller Girls Versus RPG: Fratboy's Versus RPG: Leopard Women of Venus Con: Archon, Science Fiction/Fantasy Convention Con: DieCon, a St. Louis area gaming convention Website: Hex Games Con Calendar Website: The Death Cookie (Hex Games online gaming mag) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:12:21 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/08/episode-sixty-five-experiencing-gencon-2011-and-the-hex-games-interview/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000070_PftDCast_ep65_Gencon2011_HexGamesInt.mp3 Episode Sixty-Four – Captain America, The First Avenger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/mVVTX9JfZ3g/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/08/episode-sixty-four-captain-america-the-first-avenger/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:22:22 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=313 In which Jeb and Steve discuss the challenge of being a green GM and how to improve and generate meaningful feedback. Then they go on to discuss the movie “Captain America, The First Avenger.”

Spoiler Alert!
This episode contains many, detailed, spoilers for the movie. If you haven’t seen “Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011), then you should go and see that before coming back and listening to this. Thank you!
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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/08/episode-sixty-four-captain-america-the-first-avenger/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve discuss the challenge of being a green GM and how to improve and generate meaningful feedback. Then they go on to discuss the movie "Captain America, The First Avenger." - Spoiler Alert! This episode contains many, detailed, In which Jeb and Steve discuss the challenge of being a green GM and how to improve and generate meaningful feedback. Then they go on to discuss the movie "Captain America, The First Avenger." Spoiler Alert! This episode contains many, detailed, spoilers for the movie. If you haven't seen "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), then you should go and see that before coming back and listening to this. Thank you! Spoiler Alert! Media Web Link: The IronGM Website GenCon Event: Register for IronGM Podcast: Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Wikipedia: Dunning-Kruger Effect, description of "Illusory Superiority" Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Comic: The Boys RPG: Godlike RPG: One Roll Engine Comic: X-Men 1602 Wikipedia: Tuskegee Airmen Wikipedia: Tuskegee Syphilis Experiments Movie: Captain America (1990) Movie: The Punisher (1989) Movie: The Punisher (2004) Movie: The Punisher: War Zone (2008) TV: Spider-Man (1981-1987) Movie: Spider-Man (2002) Movie: Spider-Man 2 (2004) Movie: Spider-Man 3 (2007) Movie: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) TV: The Incredible Hulk (1978) Movie: Hulk (2003) Movie: The Incredible Hulk (2008) Actor: Taylor Lautner Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:09:46 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/08/episode-sixty-four-captain-america-the-first-avenger/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000069_PftDCast_ep64_Captain_America_The_First_Avenger.mp3 Episode Sixty-Three – Small Groups, One-on-Ones, & Pacifists http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/sNcDEq0D2is/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-three-small-groups-one-on-ones-pacifists/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:28:08 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=308 In which Jim and Steve discuss gaming with very small groups, even one-on-one and the related topic of gaming with a large group, but pulling people out for a little one-on-one to handle a specific character’s arc before they rejoin the full group. Then we discuss pacifism in RPG, both on the part of PC’s and as an aspect of the campaign.

IronGM

IronGM, TotalCon, Rone Barton, et. al.

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(GenCon) Iron GM Championship: Player’s Call
Jen Page – Model, Actress & IronGM Co-Host

Jen Page, Model, Actress, Gamer, IronGM Co-Host

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-three-small-groups-one-on-ones-pacifists/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss gaming with very small groups, even one-on-one and the related topic of gaming with a large group, but pulling people out for a little one-on-one to handle a specific character's arc before they rejoin the full group. In which Jim and Steve discuss gaming with very small groups, even one-on-one and the related topic of gaming with a large group, but pulling people out for a little one-on-one to handle a specific character's arc before they rejoin the full group. Then we discuss pacifism in RPG, both on the part of PC's and as an aspect of the campaign. IronGM The IronGM Website The IronGM Podcast (GenCon) Iron GM Championship: Player's Call Jen Page - Model, Actress & IronGM Co-Host Media RPG: Star Frontiers RPG: Champions / Hero System RPG: Savage Worlds Movie: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Video Game: Grand Theft Auto Video Game: LA Noir RPG: Earth Dawn TV: Stargate: Atlantis (2004) TV: The A-Team (1983) TV: MacGyver (1985) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:00:50 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-three-small-groups-one-on-ones-pacifists/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000068_PftDCast_ep63_Small_Groups_1-on-1_Pacifists.mp3 Episode Sixty-Two – History, Agency, Counterfactuals http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/ZpWUSdQjfX8/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-two-history-agency-counterfactuals/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:03:29 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=305 In which Steve and a Professor of History discuss what history can teach us, and what special insights can be learned by contemplating “Counterfactuals” (i.e. possible alternate histories). We discuss different models for historical causality, or what the professionals refer to as “human agency.” How much does any particular human decision drive history? Is history just the result of large, impersonal forces? Or, is there a hybrid model where large forces drive periods of history and limit what sets of choices are available, but certain decision points appear in which an individual can turn the current?

Note: I have to apologize for some of the background noises in this recording. They were on my side of the mic and due to the way I record phone calls, I was not able to separate the tracks and edit them out. I hope they are not overly distracting, especially as the Professor has some fascinating things to say while something in the room with me was beeping away!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-two-history-agency-counterfactuals/feed/ 0 In which Steve and a Professor of History discuss what history can teach us, and what special insights can be learned by contemplating "Counterfactuals" (i.e. possible alternate histories). We discuss different models for historical causality, In which Steve and a Professor of History discuss what history can teach us, and what special insights can be learned by contemplating "Counterfactuals" (i.e. possible alternate histories). We discuss different models for historical causality, or what the professionals refer to as "human agency." How much does any particular human decision drive history? Is history just the result of large, impersonal forces? Or, is there a hybrid model where large forces drive periods of history and limit what sets of choices are available, but certain decision points appear in which an individual can turn the current? Note: I have to apologize for some of the background noises in this recording. They were on my side of the mic and due to the way I record phone calls, I was not able to separate the tracks and edit them out. I hope they are not overly distracting, especially as the Professor has some fascinating things to say while something in the room with me was beeping away! Media TV: Rat Patrol (1966) TV: Combat! (1962) TV: Boston Pop's play the Fourth of July Book: Decline & Fall of the Roman Empire Book: Sound of Thunder Movie: Terminator (1984) Author: Harry Turtledove Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 56:55 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/07/episode-sixty-two-history-agency-counterfactuals/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000067_PftDCast_ep62_History_Agency_Counterfactuals.mp3 Episode Sixty-One – Super 8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/QCFfzbbsWIA/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-one-super-8/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 02:20:02 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=303 In which Jeb and Steve discuss the current movie “Super 8″ and how it harkened back to the youths-have-an-adventure movies of their own youth, the 70′s and 80′s!


J.J. Abram’s “Mystery Box”

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-one-super-8/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve discuss the current movie "Super 8" and how it harkened back to the youths-have-an-adventure movies of their own youth, the 70's and 80's! J.J. Abram's "Mystery Box" - Media Movie: Super 8 (2011) In which Jeb and Steve discuss the current movie "Super 8" and how it harkened back to the youths-have-an-adventure movies of their own youth, the 70's and 80's! J.J. Abram's "Mystery Box" Media Movie: Super 8 (2011) Wikipedia: Super 8 film cameras TV: Friday Night Lights (2006) Movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Movie: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Movie: The Goonies (1985) Author: Caitlin R. Kiernan Movie: Cloverfield (2008) TV: Lost (2004) TED Talk: J.J. Abram's "Mystery Box" Movie: Star Trek (2009) Movie: Stand By Me (1986) Movie: Alien (1979) Movie: The Fugitive (1993) Movie: The Iron Giant (1999) Movie: Frankenstein (1931) Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) Radio: Fresh Air with Terry Gross Book: Dunninger's Complete Encyclopedia of Magic Movie: Jaws (1975) RPG: Cthulhu Dark Movie: Truman Show (1998) Book: IT by Stephen King TV: Stephen King's "IT" (1990) Movie: Angels & Demons (2009) Movie: Big Fish (2003) Movie: Day of the Dead (2008) Movie: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) Movie: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Web Link: Trailers.Apple.com Movie: Real Steel (2011) YouTube: "Will it Blend?" by Blendtec Movie: The Fighter (2010) Movie: Apollo 18 (2011) Movie: The Thing (1982) Movie: Predator (1987) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:07:44 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-one-super-8/http://www.pftdcast.com/resources/000066_PftDCast_ep61_Super_8.mp3 Episode Sixty – Gallimaufry IV, All Your Base http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/HzYknEUY6dk/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-gallimaufry-iv-all-your-base/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:13:32 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=298 Jeb and Steve discuss several, loosely related subjects including literature for young people, having a home or operational base for you PC’s, and GM’s that bait-and-switch campaign settings or themes. We also have a very special guest, Jeb’s youngest daughter Grace, who shares a unique view into the gaming life of an eleven year old.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-gallimaufry-iv-all-your-base/feed/ 0 Jeb and Steve discuss several, loosely related subjects including literature for young people, having a home or operational base for you PC's, and GM's that bait-and-switch campaign settings or themes. We also have a very special guest, Jeb and Steve discuss several, loosely related subjects including literature for young people, having a home or operational base for you PC's, and GM's that bait-and-switch campaign settings or themes. We also have a very special guest, Jeb's youngest daughter Grace, who shares a unique view into the gaming life of an eleven year old. "This Just In From GenCon!" a twice daily podcast from GenCon2011 Their IndieGoGO crowdsourcing drive JiffyCon 2011 Boston, on Saturday June 25th, 2011 Media Books: Percy Jackson Series Books: Heroes of Olympus Series Books: Kane Chronicles Movie: How to train your dragon (2010) Wikipedia: Perseus Wikipedia: Ra Wikipedia: Duat Book: David and the Phoenix Book: Chronicles of Prydain Book: Hardy Boys Author: Rick Riordan Book: Sisters Grimm Series Book: Lemony Snicket's "A Series of Unfortunate Events" Book: Goosebumps by R.L. Stine TV: Star Trek (1966) TV: Buck Rogers in the Twenty-Fifth Century (1979) Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings (2001) TV: Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles (2008) Author: Isaac Asimov Author: Robert Heinlein Author: Ursula Le Guin Author: Andre Norton Wikipedia: Andre Alice Norton Author: Madeleine L'Engle Book: Conan Book: Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser Author: Clark Ashton Smith Artist: Boris Vallejo Artist: Frank Frazetta Card Game: Zombie Fluxx Movie: Reign of Fire (2002) Podcast: Funny Books with Aron & Paulie Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:07:09 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-sixty-gallimaufry-iv-all-your-base/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000065_PftDCast_ep60_Gallimaufry_IV_All_Your_Base.mp3 Episode Fifty-Nine – Gallimaufry III: Burn-out, Villains, Cults http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/UHrODTo3U9k/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-fifty-nine-gallimaufry-iii-burn-out-villains-cults/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:28:09 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=295 In which Jeb and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics; GM burn-out, revamping villains, and the secret structure of cults.

1st Note: My statements about the Jonestown Massacre may be incorrect. Though that’s what I remember from several sources, the wikipedia article linked below suggests otherwise. It seems that they did all know about the poison, and whether everyone drank willingly with some being injected with poison afterwards to ease their passing or were held down and forcibly injected, we’ll never know. Only seven of the 900+ bodies were autopsied.

2nd Note: I claimed that Rashneeshee had 13 Rolls Royces. Apparently, the final count was actually 93. Also, the bioterrorist attack was in 1984 and was not revealed to the public until around 1995; I got these dates wrong during the episode.

3rd Note: There is some support for my comments on the group of Rand followers in New York. Here is an excerpt from the wikipedia article, which sited references. “… have described the culture of NBI as one of intellectual conformity and excessive reverence for Rand, with some describing NBI or the entire Objectivist movement as a cult or religion.”

Cults and similar organizations have a complex internal structure that can be exploited for story ideas, instead of presenting them as a single, monolithic whole.

  1. Three main categories of people
    1. The ignorant outsider (hasn’t been inducted into the mystery, yet)
    2. The loyal insider (is a member of the cult)
    3. The apostate outsider (is an ex-member of the cult)
  2. Three subcategories within the cult
    1. The nominal member (in name more than deed, does the minimum)
    2. The active member (whole heartely believes; volunteers; above & beyond)
    3. The inner group (the leader & those immediately around them; same rules do not apply, may violate the very premises that are imposed on the other members)
  3. Three rings of information
    1. Outward facing truth (intended for the ignorant outsider)
    2. Inward facing truth (intended for the loyal insider)
    3. Core (secret) truth (what’s known by the leader & inner core)

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-fifty-nine-gallimaufry-iii-burn-out-villains-cults/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics; GM burn-out, revamping villains, and the secret structure of cults. - 1st Note: My statements about the Jonestown Massacre may be incorrect. Though that's what I remember from several sources, In which Jeb and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics; GM burn-out, revamping villains, and the secret structure of cults. 1st Note: My statements about the Jonestown Massacre may be incorrect. Though that's what I remember from several sources, the wikipedia article linked below suggests otherwise. It seems that they did all know about the poison, and whether everyone drank willingly with some being injected with poison afterwards to ease their passing or were held down and forcibly injected, we'll never know. Only seven of the 900+ bodies were autopsied. 2nd Note: I claimed that Rashneeshee had 13 Rolls Royces. Apparently, the final count was actually 93. Also, the bioterrorist attack was in 1984 and was not revealed to the public until around 1995; I got these dates wrong during the episode. 3rd Note: There is some support for my comments on the group of Rand followers in New York. Here is an excerpt from the wikipedia article, which sited references. "... have described the culture of NBI as one of intellectual conformity and excessive reverence for Rand, with some describing NBI or the entire Objectivist movement as a cult or religion." Cults and similar organizations have a complex internal structure that can be exploited for story ideas, instead of presenting them as a single, monolithic whole. Three main categories of people The ignorant outsider (hasn’t been inducted into the mystery, yet) The loyal insider (is a member of the cult) The apostate outsider (is an ex-member of the cult) Three subcategories within the cult The nominal member (in name more than deed, does the minimum) The active member (whole heartely believes; volunteers; above & beyond) The inner group (the leader & those immediately around them; same rules do not apply, may violate the very premises that are imposed on the other members) Three rings of information Outward facing truth (intended for the ignorant outsider) Inward facing truth (intended for the loyal insider) Core (secret) truth (what's known by the leader & inner core) Media TV: Firefly (2002) Movie: Serenity (2005) RPG: GURPS: Generic Universal RolePlaying System RPG: Serenity RPG: Jim's Arcanum Setting Forum Post: Stanman312's Topic Suggestion Movie: X-Men (2000) Movie: Valkyrie (2008) Wikipedia: Deaths in Jonestown Wikipedia: Pareto Principle Wikipedia: Rashneeshee Cult Wikipedia: 1984 Rajneeshee bioterror attack Book: Travis McGee Mysteries Wikipedia: Heaven's Gate Cult Wikipedia: Rulon Jeffs, polygamous leader of an FLDS group Wikipedia: Ayn Rand Time Magazine: Big Scam on Campus, "Maurice de Rothschild" conman Wikipedia: Henry Ford's brief relationship with the Nazi's Wikipedia: Thule Society Wikiepdia: Plebs Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 56:57 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-fifty-nine-gallimaufry-iii-burn-out-villains-cults/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000064_PftDCast_ep59_Gallimaufry_III_Burn-Out_Villains_Cults.mp3 Minisode Five – JiffyCon Boston 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/1m0hn_C7nc8/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/minisode-five-jiffycon-boston-2011/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 03:08:38 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=290 Tresi and Steve discuss the upcoming JiffyCon Boston 2011, which is in Davis Square Boston on Saturday, 25-June-2011. Please, consider attending if you live nearby and want to meet great local gamers and have a fun day of gaming!

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I’m sure you’ll have an opinion on these topics, and encourage you to share  it with us, on our forum!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-fifty-eight-your-kids-and-gaming/feed/ 0 In which Steve asks Jim and Jeb about how they introduced their children to gaming and how that's working out. We also have a very special guest, Jeb's daughter Nora, who shares with us the unique viewpoint of a child-of-a-gamer. In which Steve asks Jim and Jeb about how they introduced their children to gaming and how that's working out. We also have a very special guest, Jeb's daughter Nora, who shares with us the unique viewpoint of a child-of-a-gamer. We also explore some tougher questions, like "Do you even want your child to be a gamer?" and "Can ttRPG's really compete with video games, facebook, and mobile devices as a social activity for modern kids?" I'm sure you'll have an opinion on these topics, and encourage you to share  it with us, on our forum! Media Movie: Conan the Barbarian (1982) Movie: Clash of the Titans (1981) Movie: Kull the Conqueror (1997) Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) Movie: Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief (2010) Books: Percy Jackson And The Olympians Books: Warriors RPG: Simple20 (PDF) RPG: QAGS RPG: GURPS RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness Book: Watership Down TV: Big Bang Theory (2007) RPG: Everyone Is John (PDF) Convention: YoumaCon Convention: World Steam Expo Convention: PenguiCon Band: GTR RPG: Boot Hill RPG: Star Frontiers RPG: Traveller RPG: James Bond Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:22:27 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/06/episode-fifty-eight-your-kids-and-gaming/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000062_PftDCast_ep58_Your_Kids_and_Gaming.mp3 Minisode Four – New York http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/KrADEHnB6gg/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/minisode-four-new-york/#comments Tue, 31 May 2011 05:35:51 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=286 In which Steve gives a few impressions of New York city, gathered while vacationing there, and then a very brief teaser of our next full length episode.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/minisode-four-new-york/feed/ 0 In which Steve gives a few impressions of New York city, gathered while vacationing there, and then a very brief teaser of our next full length episode. In which Steve gives a few impressions of New York city, gathered while vacationing there, and then a very brief teaser of our next full length episode. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 5:07 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/05/minisode-four-new-york/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000061_PftDCast_ms4_New_York.mp3 Episode Fifty-Seven – Sucker Punch & Metaphor Space http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/RaZMM2I2dNw/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-seven-sucker-punch-metaphor-space/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 05:35:37 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=283 In which Jim and Steve discuss the movie “Sucker Punch” as well as some ways to include “metaphor space” action resolution in a campaign.

Spoiler Alert

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-seven-sucker-punch-metaphor-space/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss the movie "Sucker Punch" as well as some ways to include "metaphor space" action resolution in a campaign. Spoiler Alert Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) - Media Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) Movie: Unforgiven (1992) In which Jim and Steve discuss the movie "Sucker Punch" as well as some ways to include "metaphor space" action resolution in a campaign. Spoiler Alert Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) Media Movie: Sucker Punch (2011) Movie: Unforgiven (1992) Movie: Big Trouble in Little China (1986) Movie: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) Movie: Memento (2000) Movie: Inception (2010) Movie: Dreamscape (1984) Movie: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Movie: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010) Movie: Tron (1982) Movie: The Matrix (1999) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 59:02 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-seven-sucker-punch-metaphor-space/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000060_PftDCast_ep57_Sucker_Punch_and_Metaphor_Space.mp3 Episode Fifty-Six – Angels & Demons, Part Two, Demons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/Urpb_6RumZE/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-six-angels-demons-part-two-demons/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 16:52:00 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=270 In which Jim and Steve discuss Angels and Demons, with a particular focus on Demons. We also discuss story uses for Angels & Demons, and when they are “performing their assigned function” and when they are not!

Seven Heavenly Virtues

  • Chastity
  • Temperance
  • Charity
  • Diligence
  • Patience
  • Kindness
  • Humility

Seven Deadly Sins

  • Lust
  • Gluttony
  • Greed
  • Sloth
  • Despair
  • Wrath
  • Envy
  • Pride

Videos

Artist Renditions of Demons & Fallen Angels

Ascension / Spiritual Warfare / Angels & Demons

Succubus

Fallen Angel

Demons

Angels vs. Demons

Fallen Angel

Inner Demons

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-six-angels-demons-part-two-demons/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss Angels and Demons, with a particular focus on Demons. We also discuss story uses for Angels & Demons, and when they are "performing their assigned function" and when they are not! - Seven Heavenly Virtues Chastity In which Jim and Steve discuss Angels and Demons, with a particular focus on Demons. We also discuss story uses for Angels & Demons, and when they are "performing their assigned function" and when they are not! Seven Heavenly Virtues Chastity Temperance Charity Diligence Patience Kindness Humility Seven Deadly Sins Lust Gluttony Greed Sloth Despair Wrath Envy Pride Videos Artist Renditions of Demons & Fallen Angels Media RPG: War Hammer 40,000 RPG: In Nomine Movie: Paranormal Activity (2007) Movie: The Exorcist (1973) Movie: Fallen (1998) TV: Supernatural (2005) Movie: Conan The Barbarian (1982) RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: Sorcerer Wikipedia: Churches of Christ Book: The Silmarillion Video: Tenacious D - Tribute Wikipedia: Rakshasa TV: Merlin (2008) Wikipedia: Manticore Wikipedia: Djinn Video: Father Guido Sarducci Movie: Clash of the Titans (1981) Movie: Clash of the Titans (2010) Movie: Dogma (1999) Movie: Devil's Advocate (1997) TV: Reaper (2007) Movie: Drag me to Hell (2009) TV: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997) TV: Angel (1999) Comic Book: Sandman Comic Book: Lucifer Wikipedia: H.P. Lovecraft TV: Stagate SG-1 (1997) Movie: The Prophecy (1995) RPG: Demon: The Fallen Movie: City of Angels (1998) Video: KMC KRU - The Devil Came Up To Michigan Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:26:21 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-six-angels-demons-part-two-demons/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000059_PftDCast_ep56_Angels_and_Demons_Part_Two_Demons.mp3 Episode Fifty-Five – Angels & Demons, Part One, Angels http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/0d2CQ8xLcV8/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-five-angels-demons-part-one-angels/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 06:08:14 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=255 In which Jim and Steve begin their discussion of Angels & Demons, not the Dan Brown novel but the ancient pan-religious beings of heaven and hell and places between. This is part one of two, with a particular focus on angels.

This episode contains spoilers for the following two (2) movies:

  • “The Adjustment Bureau (2011)”
  • “Knowing 2009″

Famous angels and their tasks:

  • Malachim (translation: messengers), general word for angel
  • Lucifer (translation: light-bearer), angel that challenges god
  • Michael (translation: who is like God), performs God’s kindness
  • Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of justice and power
  • Raphael (translation: God Heals), God’s healing force
  • Uriel (translation: God is my light), leads us to destiny
  • Seraphim (translation: the burning ones), sing and praise God
  • Malach HaMavet (translation: the angel of death)
  • Satan (translation: the prosecuter), brings people’s sins before them in the heavenly court
  • Chayot HaKodesh (translation: the holy beasts)
  • Ophanim (translation: arbits) Astrological Influence
  • HaMerkavah (translation: the chariot), transports God’s glory

Representations of a Few Types of Angels

An artist rendition of a Cherubim as wings & eyes

An artist rendition of a Cherubim as wings & eyes

An artists rendition of a Cherubim with 4 heads & 6 wings

An artists rendition of a Cherubim with 4 heads & 6 wings

An artists rendition of a Cherubim's head: Man, Lion, Eagle, Ox

An artists rendition of a Cherubim's head: Man, Lion, Eagle, Ox

An artists rendition of a Seriphim

An artists rendition of a Seraphim

An artists rendition of an Ophanim, "Rings within Rings"

An artists rendition of an Ophanim, "Rings within Rings"

An artists rendition of an Ophanim, "Rings within Rings, circled round by eyes"

An artists rendition of an Ophanim, "Rings within Rings, circled round by eyes"

An artists rendition of Ezekiel's Vision

An artists rendition of Ezekiel's Vision

Painting of the Putti from the Sistine Chapel

Painting of the Putti from the Sistine Chapel

Babylonian Guardian Statue

Babylonian Guardian Statue

"The Sons of God took the Daughters of Men"

"The Sons of God took the Daughters of Men"

A photo of the alleged skeletal remains of a Nephilim

A photo of the alleged skeletal remains of a Nephilim

 

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-five-angels-demons-part-one-angels/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve begin their discussion of Angels & Demons, not the Dan Brown novel but the ancient pan-religious beings of heaven and hell and places between. This is part one of two, with a particular focus on angels. - In which Jim and Steve begin their discussion of Angels & Demons, not the Dan Brown novel but the ancient pan-religious beings of heaven and hell and places between. This is part one of two, with a particular focus on angels. This episode contains spoilers for the following two (2) movies: "The Adjustment Bureau (2011)" "Knowing 2009" Famous angels and their tasks: Malachim (translation: messengers), general word for angel Lucifer (translation: light-bearer), angel that challenges god Michael (translation: who is like God), performs God's kindness Gabriel (translation: the strength of God), performs acts of justice and power Raphael (translation: God Heals), God's healing force Uriel (translation: God is my light), leads us to destiny Seraphim (translation: the burning ones), sing and praise God Malach HaMavet (translation: the angel of death) Satan (translation: the prosecuter), brings people's sins before them in the heavenly court Chayot HaKodesh (translation: the holy beasts) Ophanim (translation: arbits) Astrological Influence HaMerkavah (translation: the chariot), transports God's glory Representations of a Few Types of Angels   Media RPG: Chad's Lucid RPG: Free Spacer RPG: White Thorn Book: Lord of the Rings Book: The Silmarillion Wikipedia: H.P. Lovecraft Book: Childhood's End TV: Babylon 5 (1994) Movie: The Prophecy (1995) RPG: In Nomine Movie: The Adjustment Bureau (2011) Movie: Knowing (2009) Wikipedia: Patricia Pulling/BADD Web Link: The Pulling Report Movie: Mazes and Monsters (1982) Wikipedia: Frank Mentzner Wikipedia: Tim Kask Convention: TotalCon Book: Percy Jackson and the Olympians Novella: HPL: The Shadow Out of Innsmouth RPG: Scion RPG: Legends Walk RPG: War Hammer 40,000 Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:06:06 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/05/episode-fifty-five-angels-demons-part-one-angels/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000058_PftDCast_ep55_Angels_and_Demaons_Part_One_Angels.mp3 Episode Fifty-Four – Interview with Jay Libby http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/bXN536A8pf4/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-four-interview-with-jay-libby/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:05:30 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=251 In which Jay Libby is interviewed by Steve over a broad range of subjects including Jay’s personal memoir, the games he’s done art for, and the systems he helped modify and publish.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-four-interview-with-jay-libby/feed/ 0 In which Jay Libby is interviewed by Steve over a broad range of subjects including Jay's personal memoir, the games he's done art for, and the systems he helped modify and publish. Media Convention: TotalCon RPG: R. Talsorian Games In which Jay Libby is interviewed by Steve over a broad range of subjects including Jay's personal memoir, the games he's done art for, and the systems he helped modify and publish. Media Convention: TotalCon RPG: R. Talsorian Games RPG: Cyberpunk v3 RPG: Fuzion Convention: I-Con RPG: Dr. Who (by Cubicle7) RPG: Aliens & Creatures RPG: G-Core RPG: Fuzion Bloks RPG: Fuzion Bloks: GI Joe RPG: Marvel Super Heros (so called "FASERIP" or classic system) RPG: Marvel Universe RPG RPG: Marvel Saga RPG RPG: Champions / Hero System RPG: Heroes Unlimited RPG: The Basic System (by Jay Libby) RPG: Dilly Green Been Games RPG: 4C System RPG: G-Core: Grit RPG: Burning Wheel Competition: Iron GM Wikipedia: FUBAR Wikipedia: Frank Mentzer Wikipedia: Tim Kask RPG: Dogs in the Vineyard Book: The Not So Right Way to Survive Cancer, Part II Convention: ConnectiCon RPG: Slugfest Games Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 52:24 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-four-interview-with-jay-libby/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000057_PftDCast_ep54_Interview_Jay_Libby.mp3 Episode Fifty-Three – Running Epic Level Games http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/5IPvIK6Ta74/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-three-running-epic-level-games/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:29:33 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=246 In which “mean_liar” (not his real name!) and Steve discuss epic level gaming, with a focus on GM’ing such in D&D. “mean_liar” is not only a guest of the show but also the GM of one of Steve’s bimonthly gaming groups. [81 minute episode.]

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-three-running-epic-level-games/feed/ 0 In which "mean_liar" (not his real name!) and Steve discuss epic level gaming, with a focus on GM'ing such in D&D. "mean_liar" is not only a guest of the show but also the GM of one of Steve's bimonthly gaming groups. [81 minute episode.] Media - In which "mean_liar" (not his real name!) and Steve discuss epic level gaming, with a focus on GM'ing such in D&D. "mean_liar" is not only a guest of the show but also the GM of one of Steve's bimonthly gaming groups. [81 minute episode.] Media Kickstarter: Help Mikey Mason produce his comedy album, get cool stuff! RPG: Lucid - Inception done with Dread by Chad Web Forum: The Gaming Den RPG: Dragon Quest Web Link: Stickam - group video chat TvTropes: The Worf Effect Wikipedia: Mind Mapping Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:21:11 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-three-running-epic-level-games/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000056_PftDCast_ep53_Running_Epic_Level_Games.mp3 Episode Fifty-Two – Familiars, Followers, and Henchmen, oh my! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/zAHKlbyVYpA/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-two-familiars-followers-and-henchmen-oh-my/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:34:16 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=244 In which Jim and Steve discuss followers, henchmen, familiars, contacts, dependents and their ilk. Thanks, BCGamer, for the topic suggestion!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-two-familiars-followers-and-henchmen-oh-my/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss followers, henchmen, familiars, contacts, dependents and their ilk. Thanks, BCGamer, for the topic suggestion! Media Web Link: Back Seat Producers RPG: Dravakor KickStarter: Help Mikey Mason produce his comedy al... In which Jim and Steve discuss followers, henchmen, familiars, contacts, dependents and their ilk. Thanks, BCGamer, for the topic suggestion! Media Web Link: Back Seat Producers RPG: Dravakor KickStarter: Help Mikey Mason produce his comedy album! Web Link: Send $$$ to Japan to help with Earthquake/Tsunami aftermath Movie: The Beastmaster (1982) RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: Dungeons & Dragons 4e RPG: Advanced Dungeons & Dragons TV: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) Movie: Dark Knight (2008) TV: Venture Brothers (2003) Movie: Aliens (1986) Movie: Conan the Destroyer (1984) Movie: Red Sonja (1985) RPG: Shadowrun RPG: Burning Wheel Movie: Strange Days (1995) Comic: Spider Man Comic: Martial Law (1987) Movie: Lady Hawk (1985) Movie: The Watchmen (2009) YouTube: President Lex Luthor RPG: GURPS: Supporting Cast RPG: Noble Wild RPG: Pets: THe Shedding RPG: Deadlands: Rascals, Varmints, & Critters Book: Dragon Riders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey's Book: Mecedes Lackey Book: The Golden Compass Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:27:21 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-two-familiars-followers-and-henchmen-oh-my/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000055_PftDCast_ep52_Familiars_Followers_and_Henchmen.mp3 Episode Fifty-One – FtC4, GenCon, and System Might Matter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/Ju_QQtPdr60/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-one-ftc4-gencon-and-system-might-matter/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:37:07 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=240 In which Jeb and Steve discuss their experience at “Fear the Con IV” and look ahead to GenCon2011. Then Jeb revisits his nigh heretical claim that /system doesn’t matter/ (aka “I can do that in GURPS!”). And hey, if you’re going to GenCon2011 also … make sure to find us so we can say “Hi!” and shake your hand.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-one-ftc4-gencon-and-system-might-matter/feed/ 1 In which Jeb and Steve discuss their experience at "Fear the Con IV" and look ahead to GenCon2011. Then Jeb revisits his nigh heretical claim that /system doesn't matter/ (aka "I can do that in GURPS!"). And hey, if you're going to GenCon2011 also ... In which Jeb and Steve discuss their experience at "Fear the Con IV" and look ahead to GenCon2011. Then Jeb revisits his nigh heretical claim that /system doesn't matter/ (aka "I can do that in GURPS!"). And hey, if you're going to GenCon2011 also ... make sure to find us so we can say "Hi!" and shake your hand. Media RPG: Highmoon Media Productions Twitter: Highmoon/Daniel Perez FtB Forum: Fear the Froot Web Link: Gateway 180: Homelessness Reversed Web Link: Mikey Mason YouTube: She Don't Like Firefly iTunes: She Don't Like Firefly RPG: Dread RPG: A Penny For My Thoughts RPG: Everyone is John Movie: The Expendables (2010) RPG: Paranoia RPG: GURPS Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:08:56 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/04/episode-fifty-one-ftc4-gencon-and-system-might-matter/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000054_PftDCast_ep51_FtC4_GenCon_and_System_Might_Matter.mp3 Minisode Three – Where have we been? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/U1i2SSgGqF8/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-three-where-have-we-been/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:46:04 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=238 In which Steve explains why there was no episode last week, reminds you to donate to the Japanese Earthquake Relief if you’re able, and fields a voice message.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-three-where-have-we-been/feed/ 0 In which Steve explains why there was no episode last week, reminds you to donate to the Japanese Earthquake Relief if you're able, and fields a voice message. Media Podcast: Fear the Boot Convention: Fear the Con IV In which Steve explains why there was no episode last week, reminds you to donate to the Japanese Earthquake Relief if you're able, and fields a voice message. Media Podcast: Fear the Boot Convention: Fear the Con IV Web Link: Google Crisis Response: Japan Earthquake 2011 Web Link: RPGNow.com Japan Earthquake Donation Stu's Podcast: Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Stu's Gaming Blog: Douchey DM Stu's Musical Productions: Angry Folk RPG: GURPS Thaumatology RPG: Authentic Thaumaturgy Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 6:10 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-three-where-have-we-been/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000053_PftDCast_ms3_Where_Have_We_Been.mp3 Episode Fifty – Modern World as Game Setting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/Xe83nXHzmeg/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-fifty-modern-world-as-game-setting/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:37:40 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=234 Jim, Jeb, and Steve spend some time navel gazing after having reached the big five-zero. When they finally get down to business, they discuss the ups and downs, pros and cons of using this modern world as your game setting.

This super-sized episode is nearly 100 minutes long. If you’d rather skip the self-referential navel gazing in which the three co-hosts discuss things they learned along the way to episode fifty, and where they see the podcast going next … and would rather just get into the meat of this episodes topic, then skip ahead forty minutes. Thanks!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-fifty-modern-world-as-game-setting/feed/ 0 Jim, Jeb, and Steve spend some time navel gazing after having reached the big five-zero. When they finally get down to business, they discuss the ups and downs, pros and cons of using this modern world as your game setting. - Jim, Jeb, and Steve spend some time navel gazing after having reached the big five-zero. When they finally get down to business, they discuss the ups and downs, pros and cons of using this modern world as your game setting. This super-sized episode is nearly 100 minutes long. If you'd rather skip the self-referential navel gazing in which the three co-hosts discuss things they learned along the way to episode fifty, and where they see the podcast going next ... and would rather just get into the meat of this episodes topic, then skip ahead forty minutes. Thanks! Media Convention: ConnectiCon Link: Mikey Mason Twitter: Mikey Mason YouTube: She Don't Like Firefly iTunes: She Don't Like Firefly Link: Google Maps Link: National Geographic Book: Steve Biesty's Cross Sections Book: Weird Massachusetts TV: Law & Order (1990) Movie: They Live (1988) Comic: The Boys Movie: Highlander (1986) Movie: The International (2009) Link: Guggenheim Museum Movie: The Town (2010) Movie: Day Breakers (2009) Link: CitizenTube TV: Primeval (2007) Book: Good Omens Book: Sookie Stackhouse Novels Author: Harry Turtledove Book: Wild Card Series Movie: The Watchmen (2009) Wiktionary: Zeitgeist Wiktionary: verisimilitude RPG: GURPS RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: D20 Modern RPG: Critical Locations RPG: Floor Plans Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:37:30 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-fifty-modern-world-as-game-setting/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000052_PftDCast_ep50_Modern_World_as_Game_Setting.mp3 Minisode Two – Dravakor: The Litany http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/VK3GbCGj5sw/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-two-dravakor-the-litany/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:25:14 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=231 A short minisode to introduce listeners to “The Litany” and the heavy metal inspired Pathfinder setting – Dravakor.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-two-dravakor-the-litany/feed/ 0 A short minisode to introduce listeners to "The Litany" and the heavy metal inspired Pathfinder setting - Dravakor. A short minisode to introduce listeners to "The Litany" and the heavy metal inspired Pathfinder setting - Dravakor. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 3:29 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/03/minisode-two-dravakor-the-litany/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000051_ms2_Dravakor_The_Litany.mp3 Episode Forty-Nine – Adapting Settings, Customizing Magic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/kdcwbq0noX4/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-forty-nine-adapting-settings-customizing-magic/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:36:46 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=229 In which Jim and Steve discuss how to adapt settings from many varied sources to an RPG, and focus on how to customize the magic system to get just the right feel you are going after.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-forty-nine-adapting-settings-customizing-magic/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss how to adapt settings from many varied sources to an RPG, and focus on how to customize the magic system to get just the right feel you are going after. Media Game: Magic: The gathering Game: Dominium In which Jim and Steve discuss how to adapt settings from many varied sources to an RPG, and focus on how to customize the magic system to get just the right feel you are going after. Media Game: Magic: The gathering Game: Dominium Game: Twilight Imperium Game: Runebound Movie: Inception (2010) PftDCast: Our discussion of Inception Game: Warhammer 40,000 RPG: Warhammer 40K Game: War Machine Game: Dystopian Wars Web Comic: Girl Genius RPG: Earthdawn RPG: Shadow Run PftDCast: Our discussion of Jim's Arcanum Campaign PftDCast: Our discussion of Jim's Heaven's Gate Campaign RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: GURPS RPG: Hero System RPG: The Puddle Essay: System Does Matter RPG: Phoenix Command Book: Wheel of Time RPG: WEG D6 Star Wars RPG: Wheel of Time (OGL) Author: Jack Vance RPG: Mage: The Awakening Book: The Golden Bough, A Study In Magic And Religion TV: Supernatural (2005) Quote: That the power to tax involves the power to destroy RPG Setting: Eberron RPG Setting: Ptolus RPG: Sorcerer Link: Obsidian Portal Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:21:24 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/03/episode-forty-nine-adapting-settings-customizing-magic/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000050_PftDCast_ep49_Adapting_Settings_Customizing_Magic.mp3 Episode Forty-Eight: Gallimaufry II, Beginnings & Endings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/e5QWdMmF_lA/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-eight-gallimaufry-ii-beginnings-endings/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:37:02 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=227 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Gallimaufry’s and then get into the topic of beginnings and endings.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-eight-gallimaufry-ii-beginnings-endings/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Gallimaufry's and then get into the topic of beginnings and endings. Media RPG: Dravakor Movie: Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Movie: Witch Hunt (1994) Movie: Blue Iguana (1988) RPG: Masterbook, Blood Shadows In which Jeb and Steve discuss Gallimaufry's and then get into the topic of beginnings and endings. Media RPG: Dravakor Movie: Cast a Deadly Spell (1991) Movie: Witch Hunt (1994) Movie: Blue Iguana (1988) RPG: Masterbook, Blood Shadows RPG: TORG Book: The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton Movie: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Movie: Star Trek (2009) Movie: Serenity (2005) Movie: Silverado (1985) Book: Neuromancer by William Gibson RPG: Dust Devils TV: V: The Original Miniseries (1983) RPG: Champions TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) RPG: The Puddle TV: Witchblade (2000) Movie: Wishmaster (1997) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:05:04 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-eight-gallimaufry-ii-beginnings-endings/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000049_PftDCast_ep48_Gallimaufry_II_Beginnings_and_Endings.mp3 Episode Forty-Seven – Cyberpunk http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/DwdxRZnkpAg/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-seven-cyberpunk/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:57:11 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=222 In which Jim and Steve discuss Detroit’s crowd sourced Robocop statue and then the related topic of cyberpunk. They discuss common traits, tropes, and characters in cyberpunk as well as great sources of inspiration in books and movies. This super-sized episode comes in at about 90 minutes!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-seven-cyberpunk/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss Detroit's crowd sourced Robocop statue and then the related topic of cyberpunk. They discuss common traits, tropes, and characters in cyberpunk as well as great sources of inspiration in books and movies. In which Jim and Steve discuss Detroit's crowd sourced Robocop statue and then the related topic of cyberpunk. They discuss common traits, tropes, and characters in cyberpunk as well as great sources of inspiration in books and movies. This super-sized episode comes in at about 90 minutes! Media Web Link: Kickstarter Robocop for Detroit Project Facebook: Build a statue of Robocop in Detroit Wikipedia: Peter Weller has a MA in Roman & Renaissance Art Movie: RoboCop (1987) Movie: Kuffs (1982) Wikipedia: San Francisco Patrol Special Police Movie: Metropolis (1927) Wikipedia: Cyberpunk Web Link: Arcology Movie: Blade Runner (1982) TV: Firefly (2002) Movie: Johnny Mnemonic (1995) Movie: Strange Days (1995) RPG: GURPS Transhuman Space Book: Diamond Age Book: Neuromancer Book: Snow Crash Book: Johnny Mnemonic Book: Burning Chrome Movie: New Rose Motel (1998) RPG: Shadowrun RPG: Cyberpunk2020 RPG: GURPS Cyberpunk Wikipedia: ICE: Intrusion Countermeasures Electronics Author: William Gibson Author: Bruce Sterling Wikipedia: Memetic engineering Anime: Appleseed (2004) Anime: Ghost in the Shell (1995) Movie: Aliens (1986) Movie: Rollerball (1975) Movie: Tron: Legacy (2010) Web Link: Second Life Web Link: Death of Personality (and other kinds of death) Web Link: Nain Rouge, The Red Dwarf of Detroit Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:30:20 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-seven-cyberpunk/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000048_PftDCast_ep47_Cyberpunk.mp3 Episode Forty-Six – Film Noir http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/HccpEy7ilNI/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-six-film-noir/#comments Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:44:58 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=218 In which Jeb and Steve are joined by guest Thomas (@ScoobyThulu) to discuss Film Noir and Neo Noir. An exploration into the origin of this genre, what movies are considered classics, and finally how to pull Film Noir elements into your stories.

Spoilers:

  • Maltese Falcon
  • The Third Man
  • The Usual Suspects

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-six-film-noir/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve are joined by guest Thomas (@ScoobyThulu) to discuss Film Noir and Neo Noir. An exploration into the origin of this genre, what movies are considered classics, and finally how to pull Film Noir elements into your stories. - In which Jeb and Steve are joined by guest Thomas (@ScoobyThulu) to discuss Film Noir and Neo Noir. An exploration into the origin of this genre, what movies are considered classics, and finally how to pull Film Noir elements into your stories. Spoilers: Maltese Falcon The Third Man The Usual Suspects Media: RPG: Dravakor Music: Pat Boone, In a Metal Mood Web Link: "William Shatner is recording a metal album" Movie: The Maltese Falcon (1941) Book: The Maltese Falcon Movie: The Third Man (1949) Movie: The Watchmen (2009) Movie: Double Indemnity (1944) Movie: The Usual Suspects (1995) Movie: Fargo (1996) Movie: Sunset Blvd. (1950) Movie: Blade Runner (1982) Book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Movie: Chinatown (1974) Movie: Gone Baby Gone (2007) Movie: The Invisible Man (1933) Book: The Invisible Man Book: Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde RPG: Shadow Run Movie: Sin City (2005) Comic: Sin City Movie: Reservoir Dogs (1992) Movie: The Big Sleep (1946) Book: The Big Sleep BooK: Lawrence Block Book: Elmore Leonard Book: Dennis Lahane Book: Robert Parker Movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) Book: Raymond Chandler Book: Stalking the Unicorn Book: Lord of Illusions Movie: Lord of Illusions (1995) Book: Dresden Files TV: The Dresden Files (2007) RPG: TSR Gangbusters RPG: Gumshoe System RPG: Savage Worlds RPG: Dresden Files RPG: Fae Noir RPG: GURPS Cyberpunk Game: Munchkin Movie: Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 55:50 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-six-film-noir/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000047_PftDCast_ep46_Film_Noir.mp3 Episode Forty-Five – Musical Inspiration and Story Structure http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/nLj7w0spuyg/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-five-musical-inspiration-and-story-structure/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 07:00:28 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=215 In which Jim and Steve discuss music that influences and inspires RPG settings and adventures; then how to use structure to give a game the ‘feel’ of a TV episode or a movie. Finally Jim gives some good advice for writing a one-shot adventure appropriate for a convention.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-five-musical-inspiration-and-story-structure/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss music that influences and inspires RPG settings and adventures; then how to use structure to give a game the 'feel' of a TV episode or a movie. Finally Jim gives some good advice for writing a one-shot adventure appropria... In which Jim and Steve discuss music that influences and inspires RPG settings and adventures; then how to use structure to give a game the 'feel' of a TV episode or a movie. Finally Jim gives some good advice for writing a one-shot adventure appropriate for a convention. Media RPG: Dravakor RPG: Tales from the Floating Vagabond Music: Star Wars Music: Vicarious by Tool Web Link: Pandora Web Link: Metacritic Music: Crystal Castles Music: Mogwai Music: Godspeed You! Black Emperor Music: Sigur Ros Movie: Tron: Legacy (2010) Music: Daft Punk (Tron: Legacy Soundtrack) Music: Blade Movie Soundtrack Music: Batman Beyond Soundtrack TV: The IT Crowd (2006) Wikipedia: Dramatic Structure Wikipedia: Dénouement Movie: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) Book: The Olympians Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:00:53 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/02/episode-forty-five-musical-inspiration-and-story-structure/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000046_PftDCast_ep45_Musical_Inspiration_and_Story_Structure.mp3 Episode Forty-Four – Mysteries and Twists http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/B710FYnvQy8/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-four-mysteries-and-twists/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:40:17 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=210 In which Jeb and Steve discuss mysteries (as suggested by Nebish) and how to implement them in your game. They find mysteries cropping up in many different genre’s, and the discussion not only leads to Steve’s general displeasure with the writers of Lost but to a brief exploration of plot twists and why they’re so much fun in an RPG.

Note: This episode does contain spoilers for Twin Peaks.

Weave Maze

Just the kind of maze I imagine when picturing the plot of a really good murder mystery!

“When in doubt, have two men with guns burst through the door.” ~ Raymond Chandler

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-four-mysteries-and-twists/feed/ 1 In which Jeb and Steve discuss mysteries (as suggested by Nebish) and how to implement them in your game. They find mysteries cropping up in many different genre's, and the discussion not only leads to Steve's general displeasure with the writers of Lo... In which Jeb and Steve discuss mysteries (as suggested by Nebish) and how to implement them in your game. They find mysteries cropping up in many different genre's, and the discussion not only leads to Steve's general displeasure with the writers of Lost but to a brief exploration of plot twists and why they're so much fun in an RPG. Note: This episode does contain spoilers for Twin Peaks. "When in doubt, have two men with guns burst through the door." ~ Raymond Chandler Media TV: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) TV: NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) TV: Castle (2009) Movie: The Usual Suspects (1995) Book: Lawrence Block Book: Agatha Christie RPG: Gumshoe System Wikipedia: Axeman of New Orleans TV: Twin Peaks (1990) Movie: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) TV: Lost (2004) TV: Babylon 5 (1994) Movie: The Name of the Rose (1986) Book: The Name of the Rose Movie: Gone Baby Gone (2007) Movie: Shutter Island (2010) TV: House M.D. (2004) Movie: D.O.A. (1988) Movie: D.O.A. (1950) Movie: Stir of Echoes (1999) Book: Stir of Echoes RPG: GURPS Mysteries Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:09:37 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-four-mysteries-and-twists/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000045_PftDCast_ep44_Mysteries_and_Twists.mp3 Episode Forty-Three – War: Before, During, and After http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/7qQRBZQ8tXc/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-three-war-before-during-and-after/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:40:48 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=208 In which Jim and Steve discuss War; taking the topic suggested by GorkaMorka and focussing on the lead-up to war, the events and situations surrounding a war, and the aftermath of war. Some time is also spent on the realities of war itself, and a little bit of description of American military organization and soldiers’ mindsets. This is a super-sized episode, weighing in at 96 minutes.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-three-war-before-during-and-after/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss War; taking the topic suggested by GorkaMorka and focussing on the lead-up to war, the events and situations surrounding a war, and the aftermath of war. Some time is also spent on the realities of war itself, In which Jim and Steve discuss War; taking the topic suggested by GorkaMorka and focussing on the lead-up to war, the events and situations surrounding a war, and the aftermath of war. Some time is also spent on the realities of war itself, and a little bit of description of American military organization and soldiers' mindsets. This is a super-sized episode, weighing in at 96 minutes. Media Movie: Apocalypse Now! (1979) Wikipedia: United Service Organizations (USO) Movie: Full Metal Jacket (1987) Movie: Hurt Locker (2008) TV: Band of Brothers (2001) TV: My Boy Jack (2007) Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Movie: Aliens (1986) Web Link: EN World Movie: Restrepo (2010) Web Link: Future Soldier Initiative Web Link: Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS) Wikipedia: Rules of War Movie: The Big Red One (1980) Movie: Dirty Dozen (1967) Movie: The Guns of Navarone (1961) Wikipedia: Sgt. Alvin York Wikipedia: Audie Murphy Movie: To Hell and Back (1955) Book: The World is Flat TV: Rome (2005) Movie: We Were Soldiers (2002) Movie: Saving Private Ryan (1998) TV: The Pacific (2010) Movie: Platoon (1986) Movie: Starship Troopers (1997) Book: Starship Troopers Book: Harry Turtledove’s Timeline-191 Series Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:36:37 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-three-war-before-during-and-after/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000044_PftDCast_ep43_War_Before_During_and_After.mp3 Episode Forty-Two – Of Dragons, a Start http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/x_FVMrr9Ojk/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-two-of-dragons-a-start/#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 04:46:46 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=202 Jeb and Steve discuss dragons and some possible uses for them in your stories. Different types of dragons, from different cultures, and different takes on trying to explain and integrate these mythic creatures within varying traditions and fantasy settings, including science fiction and cyber punk. We admit it’s not exhaustive – this is just a good solid beginning on a topic we promise to come back to!

Announements:

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-two-of-dragons-a-start/feed/ 0 Jeb and Steve discuss dragons and some possible uses for them in your stories. Different types of dragons, from different cultures, and different takes on trying to explain and integrate these mythic creatures within varying traditions and fantasy sett... Jeb and Steve discuss dragons and some possible uses for them in your stories. Different types of dragons, from different cultures, and different takes on trying to explain and integrate these mythic creatures within varying traditions and fantasy settings, including science fiction and cyber punk. We admit it's not exhaustive - this is just a good solid beginning on a topic we promise to come back to! Announements: Full Details of ongoing "Tales from the Floating Vagabond" Call-In Contest Fear the Con 4 - is getting ever closer!!! Media St. George and the Dragon A Cosmic Dragon Movie: The Hobbit (1977) Book: Maps in a Mirror (for the short story:The Middle Woman) Movie: Reign of Fire (2002) Movie: Dragon Slayer (1984) Movie: Dragon Heart (1996) Book: Dragon Lance Wikipedia: St. George and the Dragon Book: Dragon Riders of Pern (Ann McCathry) Movie: Avatar (2009) Movie: How to Train Your Dragon (2010) RPG: Shadowrun WebLink: Cosmic Dragon Wikipedia: Tiamat Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 59:03 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-two-of-dragons-a-start/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000043_PftDCast_ep42_Of_Dragons_a_Start.mp3 Episode Forty-One – Tron: Legacy & Robot Babies http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/-t7bIBAZyO0/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-one-tron-legacy-robot-babies/#comments Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:35:59 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=198 In which Jim and I review and discuss Tron: Legacy. We review the living bits out of it and then go on to discuss the android birds and the robot bees.

“Mommy, where do robots come from?”

“Well dear … when two artificially intelligence cyber organisms love each other and want to blend a parameterized solution set …”

Announcement One!

PsionicRanger won the grand prize from our first ever call-in contest! Congratulations, PsionicRanger!

Announcement Two!

We have more prizes to give away which means you have more time to enter and win!

  • Entries must be left on our voicemail line at 617-302-7383
  • Entries should be two (2) minutes or less
  • Entries should be submitted on or before midnight (EST) 31-Jan-2011
  • Describe an RPG character who finds themselves in the Floating Vagabond.
  • Who do they meet? What do they do? How do they try and get home?
  • Special consideration for funny, silly, or creative entries

Spoiler Warning!

If you don’t want Tron: Legacy spoiled, then listen to the episode up until the clear spoiler warning and then skip forward to time marking 54m 47s for the spoiler free closing discussion. If you do see Tron: Legacy (which we both recommend!) then please come back and listen to the whole episode and let us know what you thought of the movie. Thanks!

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-one-tron-legacy-robot-babies/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I review and discuss Tron: Legacy. We review the living bits out of it and then go on to discuss the android birds and the robot bees. - "Mommy, where do robots come from?" - "Well dear ... In which Jim and I review and discuss Tron: Legacy. We review the living bits out of it and then go on to discuss the android birds and the robot bees. "Mommy, where do robots come from?" "Well dear ... when two artificially intelligence cyber organisms love each other and want to blend a parameterized solution set ..." Announcement One! PsionicRanger won the grand prize from our first ever call-in contest! Congratulations, PsionicRanger! Announcement Two! We have more prizes to give away which means you have more time to enter and win! Entries must be left on our voicemail line at 617-302-7383 Entries should be two (2) minutes or less Entries should be submitted on or before midnight (EST) 31-Jan-2011 Describe an RPG character who finds themselves in the Floating Vagabond. Who do they meet? What do they do? How do they try and get home? Special consideration for funny, silly, or creative entries Spoiler Warning! If you don't want Tron: Legacy spoiled, then listen to the episode up until the clear spoiler warning and then skip forward to time marking 54m 47s for the spoiler free closing discussion. If you do see Tron: Legacy (which we both recommend!) then please come back and listen to the whole episode and let us know what you thought of the movie. Thanks! Media RPG: Tales From the Floating Vagabond Movie: Tron: Legacy (2010) Movie: Tron (1982) Movie: The American (2010) Movie: Hackers (1995) Movie: The Matrix (1999) Movie: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) TV: Firefly (2002) TV: "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (2008) Movie: Ladyhawke (1985) Movie: Watchmen (2009) Movie: The Prophecy (1995) Podcast: Galactic Watercooler Wikipedia: Genetic Algorithm Wikipedia: Particle Swarm Optimization RPG: Star Frontiers: Zebulon's Guide to the Frontier (PDF) Movie: The Animatrix (2003) TV: ST:TNG ep "The Offspring" (1990) RPG: Savage Worlds Book: Wheel of Time Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:05:36 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-one-tron-legacy-robot-babies/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000042_PftDCast_ep41_Tron_Legacy_and_Robot_Babies.mp3 Episode Forty – Santa Fae http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/mbPHcEF_Zds/ http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-santa-fae/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 04:00:54 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=196 In which Jim and Steve discuss their heartbreak over the cancellation of Stargate: Universe, then go on to discuss Christmas movies, Santa Claus as a faery story, and the various uses of Fae in your campaign settings.
Oh, and Steve completely muddles up the Under Dark / Fae Wild / Dark Wild from D&D.
One of the famous "Fairy Photo's" from "The Cottingley Fairies"
The Cottingly Fairies
Superman villain "Mister Mxyzptlk"
Mister Mxyzptlk
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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-santa-fae/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss their heartbreak over the cancellation of Stargate: Universe, then go on to discuss Christmas movies, Santa Claus as a faery story, and the various uses of Fae in your campaign settings. - Oh, In which Jim and Steve discuss their heartbreak over the cancellation of Stargate: Universe, then go on to discuss Christmas movies, Santa Claus as a faery story, and the various uses of Fae in your campaign settings. Oh, and Steve completely muddles up the Under Dark / Fae Wild / Dark Wild from D&D. The Cottingly Fairies Mister Mxyzptlk Media RPG: Errant Movie: It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Movie: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Wikipedia: Faery RPG: The Cult of Christmas RPG: Christmas in Kingsport RPG: Santa’s Soldiers, 2e “Saving Christmas, by any means necessary!” RPG: Gatecrasher: Santa’s Secret “It all started in 2194 …” RPG: Spirit of the Season Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Wikipedia: Santa Claus Book: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrel TV: Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) Wikipedia: Doppelganger Wikipedia: Changeling Wikipedia: Sudden infant death syndrome Movie: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) Wikipedia: Persephone TV: Supernatural (2005) Movie: Tangled (2010) RPG: D&D 4e Wikipedia: Grimm's Fairy Tales Book: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Book: Dresden Files Series TV: True Blood (2008) Movie: Labyrinth (1986) Movie: Pan's Labyrinth (2006) Book: Twilight Series Book: Wheel of Time Series Wikipedia: Cottingley Fairies Movie: FairyTale: A True Story (1997) RPG: Changeling: The Lost Podcast: All Games Considered: Changeling Review RPG: Deliria: Faerie Tales for a New Millennium Movie: Brigadoon (1954) Wikipedia: Mister Mxyzptlk Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:08:29 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2011/01/episode-forty-santa-fae/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000041_PftDCast_ep40_Santa_Fae.mp3 Episode Thirty-Nine – Created Life Forms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/PK5HTTdMj8M/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-nine-created-life-forms/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 04:00:29 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=193 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Androids, Robots, Surrogates, Artificial Intelligences, and other related ‘created people’ tropes for science fiction and fantasy.

For the record, there is a difference between sentience (“sensory awareness”) and sapience (“able to possess wisdom”).

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-nine-created-life-forms/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Androids, Robots, Surrogates, Artificial Intelligences, and other related 'created people' tropes for science fiction and fantasy. - For the record, there is a difference between sentience ("sensory awareness") and sapie... In which Jeb and Steve discuss Androids, Robots, Surrogates, Artificial Intelligences, and other related 'created people' tropes for science fiction and fantasy. For the record, there is a difference between sentience ("sensory awareness") and sapience ("able to possess wisdom"). Media Movie: Surrogates (2009) RPG: Traveller Movie: Blade Runner (1982) Movie: The Terminator (1984) Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Movie: Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) TV: Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Measure of a Man (1989) Book: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Song: More Human Than Human (Rob Zombie) Book: Second Variety Movie: Screamers (1995) Wikipedia: New Mysterianism Movie: Animatrix (2003) Movie: I, Robot (2004) Movie: Bicentennial Man (1999) Wikipedia: Aizimov's Three Laws of Robotics Book: Callahan's Crosstime Saloon Movie: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970) RPG: GURPS: Robots TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) Wikipedia: One Thousand and One Nights (Science Fiction Elements) Wikipedia: Automaton Wikipedia: Golem Movie: Golem (1920) Movie: Metropolis (1927) Book: Discworld Series (Terry Pratchett) RPG: Eberron Book: The Difference Engine (Gibson & Sterling) Comic: The Amazing Screw-On Head Movie: Wild Wild West (1999) Movie: Alien (1979) Movie: Aliens (1986) Movie: 2010 (1984) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:02:18 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-nine-created-life-forms/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000040_PftDCast_ep39_Created_Life_Forms.mp3 Episode Thirty-Eight – Interview with Lee Garvin & Our First Ever Call-In Contest! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/1JUng6zI_Mw/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-eight-interview-with-lee-garvin-our-first-ever-call-in-contest/#comments Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:09:53 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=189 In which Steve interviews game designer Lee Garvin and we discuss the origin and a bit of the future for Tales of the Floating Vagabond. We also discuss Mr. Garvin’s other projects include the Noble Wild and Dravakor – and wrap up with our first ever call-in contest!

Also, Mr. Garvin is looking for authors interested in writing adventures for the upcoming Dravakor setting; if you’re interested then please add a comment to the official Tales from the Floating Vagabond blog with your proposal and how Mr. Garvin can get in touch with you. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for “Dravakor – The Heavy Metal Dark Fantasy Roleplaying Game” (for the Pathfinder system).

Finally, I’d like to join Mr. Garvin in welcoming Ruby Detroia to the planet!

Drive Thru RPG (Use these coupon codes for a special, listener discount!)
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The Contest:

Here is our first ever, Postcards from the Dungeon, listener contest!

This being the holiday season for a plethora of cultures across the multiverse, and you adventuring types being the kind likely to wander into a bar or tavern to warm up – we want to hear a story of the one year your character (from any campaign, system, or setting) walked into a bar, during the holiday’s, and found themselves in the Floating Vagabond. It’s the holidays, you have the chance to rub shoulders with interesting characters from literally anywhere – Who do you meet, what do you do, and how do you eventually get home?

You have until January 1st, 2011 to call our voice mail line at 617.302.PFTD (that’s 617.302.7383) and tell a brief story, in two minutes or less.

Points for humor & creativity!

Make sure to include who you are and how we can reach you. Once the contest is over we’ll announce the winners and contact them, then use the winning stories in upcoming episodes of Postcards from the Dungeon.

One first place winner will get the PDF version of Tales from the Floating Vagabond, and four (4) runners-up will get one of the Build-a-Brawl paper-mini’s print-and-play set’s.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at steve (at) pftdcast (dot) com or post your question in the forum.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-eight-interview-with-lee-garvin-our-first-ever-call-in-contest/feed/ 0 In which Steve interviews game designer Lee Garvin and we discuss the origin and a bit of the future for Tales of the Floating Vagabond. We also discuss Mr. Garvin's other projects include the Noble Wild and Dravakor - and wrap up with our first ever c... In which Steve interviews game designer Lee Garvin and we discuss the origin and a bit of the future for Tales of the Floating Vagabond. We also discuss Mr. Garvin's other projects include the Noble Wild and Dravakor - and wrap up with our first ever call-in contest! Also, Mr. Garvin is looking for authors interested in writing adventures for the upcoming Dravakor setting; if you're interested then please add a comment to the official Tales from the Floating Vagabond blog with your proposal and how Mr. Garvin can get in touch with you. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for "Dravakor - The Heavy Metal Dark Fantasy Roleplaying Game" (for the Pathfinder system). Finally, I'd like to join Mr. Garvin in welcoming Ruby Detroia to the planet! Drive Thru RPG (Use these coupon codes for a special, listener discount!) 20164 - 50% off "Tales from the Floating Vagabond" 74950 - 50% off "Bar Wars" 93392 - 50% off "The Reich Stuff" Media: Twitter: @LeeGarvin RPG: Tales from the Floating Vagabond (main site) RPG: Buy: Tales from the Floating Vagabond (50% off! use: 20164) RPG: Buy: Bar Wars (50% off! use: 74950) RPG: Buy: The Reich Stuff (50% off! use: 93392) RPG: The Noble Wild RPG: Build-a-Brawl Set 1: Floating Vagabond Regulars RPG: Build-a-Brawl Set 2: A Bunch of Bad Guys RPG: Build-a-Brawl Set 3: Spaaaaacce Pirates!! RPG: Build-a-Brawl Set 4: Cybernetic Sociopaths RPG: Build-a-Brawl Set 5: Spandex-Wearing Weirdos RPG: Pets: The Shedding RPG: Deadlands: Rascals, Varmints, and Critters Band: Darkest of the Hillside Thickets Musician: Carl Detroia, Contemporary Music Center The Contest: Here is our first ever, Postcards from the Dungeon, listener contest! This being the holiday season for a plethora of cultures across the multiverse, and you adventuring types being the kind likely to wander into a bar or tavern to warm up - we want to hear a story of the one year your character (from any campaign, system, or setting) walked into a bar, during the holiday's, and found themselves in the Floating Vagabond. It's the holidays, you have the chance to rub shoulders with interesting characters from literally anywhere - Who do you meet, what do you do, and how do you eventually get home? You have until January 1st, 2011 to call our voice mail line at 617.302.PFTD (that's 617.302.7383) and tell a brief story, in two minutes or less. Points for humor & creativity! Make sure to include who you are and how we can reach you. Once the contest is over we'll announce the winners and contact them, then use the winning stories in upcoming episodes of Postcards from the Dungeon. One first place winner will get the PDF version of Tales from the Floating Vagabond, and four (4) runners-up will get one of the Build-a-Brawl paper-mini's print-and-play set's. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at steve (at) pftdcast (dot) com or post your question in the forum. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 32:03 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-eight-interview-with-lee-garvin-our-first-ever-call-in-contest/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000039_PftDCast_ep38_Interview_with_Lee_Garvin.mp3 Episode Thirty-Seven – The Art of the Double-Cross http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/WB8NuFtaj3s/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-seven-the-art-of-the-double-cross/#comments Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:57:59 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=186 In which Jim and Steve discuss the interparty double-cross, especially when it’s one PC betraying the rest as part of the GM’s plot. How and why to use “Open Secret” or “Closed Secret” betrayals, and some suggestions for making the “Closed Secret” betrayals work and workout fun for everyone.

This episode contains spoilers for the following works:

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-seven-the-art-of-the-double-cross/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss the interparty double-cross, especially when it's one PC betraying the rest as part of the GM's plot. How and why to use "Open Secret" or "Closed Secret" betrayals, and some suggestions for making the "Closed Secret" betr... In which Jim and Steve discuss the interparty double-cross, especially when it's one PC betraying the rest as part of the GM's plot. How and why to use "Open Secret" or "Closed Secret" betrayals, and some suggestions for making the "Closed Secret" betrayals work and workout fun for everyone. This episode contains spoilers for the following works: TV: Battlestar Galactica (Mini Series: 2003) TV: Battlestar Galactica (Series: 2004) TV: Babylon-5 (1994) Movie: The Departed (2006) Movie: S.W.A.T. (2003) Movie: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Media: TV: Battlestar Galactica (Mini Series: 2003) TV: Battlestar Galactica (Series: 2004) TV: Babylon-5 (1994) Movie: The Italian Job (2003) Movie: The Score (2001) Movie: Heist (2001) Movie: Donnie Brasco (1997) Movie: The Departed (2006) Game: Battlestar Galactica The Board Game Movie: Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) TV: Pillars of the Earth (2010) Game: Who's the Werewolf? Movie: S.W.A.T. (2003) Movie: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Movie: Mission: Impossible (1996) Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) TV: Star Trek (1966) [Season 2, Episode 14 "Wolf in the Fold"] Movie: The Matrix Revolutions (2003) Movie: Breach (2007) Movie: Gone Baby Gone (2007) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:06:38 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-seven-the-art-of-the-double-cross/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000038_PftDCast_ep37_Art_of_the_Double-Cross.mp3 Episode Thirty-Six – Hard and Soft Sci-Fi http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/e8TqzyaA8zI/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-six-hard-and-soft-sci-fi/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:45:21 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=181 In which Jim and Steve discussing from the center instead of the edges, attempt to describe ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ science fiction tropes. Lot’s of examples, and a little tiny bit of advice.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-six-hard-and-soft-sci-fi/feed/ 1 In which Jim and Steve discussing from the center instead of the edges, attempt to describe 'hard' and 'soft' science fiction tropes. Lot's of examples, and a little tiny bit of advice. - Media: RPG: Feng Shui RPG: Ninja's and Superspies In which Jim and Steve discussing from the center instead of the edges, attempt to describe 'hard' and 'soft' science fiction tropes. Lot's of examples, and a little tiny bit of advice. Media: RPG: Feng Shui RPG: Ninja's and Superspies Movie: Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) Movie: The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (1958) Book: Chronicles of Narnia Comic Strip: Flash Gordon (1934) Movie: Flash Gordon (1980) Book: Isaac Asimov "The Robot Novels" Book: Jules Verne "From the Earth to the Moon" Book: CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Movie: Star Wars (1977) TV: Stargate Universe (2009) Movie: 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) TV: Star Trek: The Next Generation (1991), "Darmok" TV: Farscape (1999) Book: Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy TV: Doctor Who (2005-) TV: Stargate SG-1 (1997) RPG: Stargate SG-1 Book: The Forever War RPG: Traveller VG: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri Movie: Forbidden Planet (1956) Movie: Terminator (1984) Movie: Animatrix (2003) "Matriculated" Movie: Avatar (2009) Book: Lovecraft TV: Battlestar Galactica (1978) TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) Movie: Max Headroom (1985) TV: Max Headroom (1987) Wikipedia: Arthur C. Clarke's Law of Prediction Book: Dune Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:01:19 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/12/episode-thirty-six-hard-and-soft-sci-fi/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000037_PftDCast_ep36_Hard_and_Soft_Sci-Fi.mp3 Episode Thirty-Five – A Gallimaufry of Topics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/PcLd5UFt30E/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-five-a-gallimaufry-of-topics/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:52:25 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=178 In which Jim and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics, including character decision follow-through and consequences, the lack of scalar traits in narrativist game systems but why we like them anyway, the so-called “Wagon Train Effect”, and finally some fun water / sailing tropes that can be added to your campaign and setting.

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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-five-a-gallimaufry-of-topics/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics, including character decision follow-through and consequences, the lack of scalar traits in narrativist game systems but why we like them anyway, the so-called "Wagon Train Effect", In which Jim and Steve discuss a gallimaufry of topics, including character decision follow-through and consequences, the lack of scalar traits in narrativist game systems but why we like them anyway, the so-called "Wagon Train Effect", and finally some fun water / sailing tropes that can be added to your campaign and setting. Media: Wiktionary: gallimaufry TV: Stargate Universe (2009) RPG: Loom RPG: Silver Branch Games Movie: The Expendables (2010) RPG: Dogs in the Vineyard RPG: inSpectre's RPG: Dust Devils RPG: PDQ RPG: The Puddle RPG: Variations of "The Pool" RPG: Swashbucklers of the 7 Skies RPG: Truth & Justice TV: Wagon Train (1957) TV: Star Trek (1966) Movie: Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan (1982) TV: Battlestar Galactica (1978) TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) TV: Stargate Atlantis (2004) Wikipedia: Stargate: Atlantis, Episode 513 "Inquisition" Movie: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) movie: Waterworld (1995) Movie: Mad Max (1979) Movie: The Abyss (1989) Movie: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) wikipedia: HMS Beagle wikipedia: Rogue Waves RPG: Blue Planet RPG: Savage Worlds: "50 Fathoms" RPG: Savage Worlds: "Pirates of the Spanish Main" Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:14:56 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-five-a-gallimaufry-of-topics/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000036_PftDCast_ep35_A_Gallimaufry_of_Topics.mp3 Episode Thirty-Four – Everyone Was Kung Fu Fighting! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/o77WTEPsiSI/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-four-everyone-was-kung-fu-fighting/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:21:34 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=169 In which Jeb and Steve cover some feedback from previous episodes, including a voicemail, and then get into the fun and over-the-top topic of … Kung Fu movies! They also discuss samurai movie’s and movies heavily influenced by Kung Fu theater. Finally, a discussion of the game systems and rules most appropriate for bringing different versions of Kung Fu Fighting into a roleplaying campaign.

[Links forthcoming.]

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-four-everyone-was-kung-fu-fighting/feed/ 1 In which Jeb and Steve cover some feedback from previous episodes, including a voicemail, and then get into the fun and over-the-top topic of ... Kung Fu movies! They also discuss samurai movie's and movies heavily influenced by Kung Fu theater. Finally, In which Jeb and Steve cover some feedback from previous episodes, including a voicemail, and then get into the fun and over-the-top topic of ... Kung Fu movies! They also discuss samurai movie's and movies heavily influenced by Kung Fu theater. Finally, a discussion of the game systems and rules most appropriate for bringing different versions of Kung Fu Fighting into a roleplaying campaign. [Links forthcoming.] Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:00:45 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-four-everyone-was-kung-fu-fighting/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000035_PftDCast_ep34_Everyone_Was_Kung_Fu_Fighting.mp3 Episode Thirty-Three – Super Duper Friends http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/Nmtc20L5lnw/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-three-super-duper-friends/#comments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:55:49 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=165 In which Jim and Steve discuss Superhero stories in both movies, tv shows, and comics with a “contrast and compare” and a “remember when” and even an “analysis of common tropes.” Then we list some RPG systems to use for running your own Super Duper Friends campaign. It’s a super sized episode (~ 1:20m) and it’s full of super references – so it’s definitely a super duper episode of … <start booming announcer voice guy>Postcards from the Dungeon! … ungeon … ungeon …</end booming announcer voice guy>.

Spoiler Alert!
Information regarding the end of “Hero’s” (TV series) season one and beginning of season two is revealed in this episode. But, we hang a pretty big lantern on it – so you’ll know when to skip if you need to.
Correction:
Only two (2) recent Batman movies, not three <– Steve
Quote:
“You don’t feel as super as you once would have.” ~Jim
(I think they have a little blue pill for that; but it’s probably radioactive. ~Steve)
Announcement:
PftDCast will be represented at “Fear the Con IV”!
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[This is the quote I read. It's usually used in a different context, but I feel it fits.]
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” ~ George Bernard Shaw
[I mention this iconic scene. This may, in fact, be inspired by the actual comic panel I mention. In any case, it relays the message, loud and clear!]
Superman / Hitler Punch
  • Movie: Watchmen
  • Comic: Dark Knight Returns
  • Comic: Marvel Civil War
  • Movie: Batman …
  • Movie: Batman, Mask of the Phantasm (XXXX, Animated)
  • Movie: Spiderman …
  • TV: Hero’s
  • TV: Superman
  • Movie: Superman
  • TV: Lois and Clark
  • TV: Smallville
  • Movie: Hulk …
  • TV: The Incredible Hulk
  • TV: Super Friends
  • Movie: Spiderman (197*)
  • Movie: Matrix …
  • Comic: Miracle Man / Marvel Man
  • Movie: Fantastic Four …
  • Comic: New Universe – Starbrand / The Pitt
  • TV: Greatest American Hero
  • Movie: Darkman (1990)
  • Comic: Rising Stars
  • RPG: Hero System 6th Edition
  • RPG: Mutants and Masterminds 3rd Edition / DC Universe
  • RPG: Icons
  • RPG: BASH
  • RPG: GURPS Supers
  • RPG: Savage Worlds / Necessary Evil
  • RPG: Hero’s / Villain’s Unlimited (Palladium)
  • RPG: Marvel (FASERIP) / Four-Colour
  • RPG: DC Hero’s / Blood of Hero’s
  • RPG: Villain’s and Vigilante’s
  • RPG: Dogs in the Vineyard
  • Comic: The Tick
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]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-three-super-duper-friends/feed/ 1 In which Jim and Steve discuss Superhero stories in both movies, tv shows, and comics with a "contrast and compare" and a "remember when" and even an "analysis of common tropes." Then we list some RPG systems to use for running your own Super Duper Fri... In which Jim and Steve discuss Superhero stories in both movies, tv shows, and comics with a "contrast and compare" and a "remember when" and even an "analysis of common tropes." Then we list some RPG systems to use for running your own Super Duper Friends campaign. It's a super sized episode (~ 1:20m) and it's full of super references - so it's definitely a super duper episode of ... <start booming announcer voice guy>Postcards from the Dungeon! ... ungeon ... ungeon ...</end booming announcer voice guy>. Spoiler Alert! Information regarding the end of "Hero's" (TV series) season one and beginning of season two is revealed in this episode. But, we hang a pretty big lantern on it - so you'll know when to skip if you need to. Correction: Only two (2) recent Batman movies, not three <-- Steve Quote: "You don't feel as super as you once would have." ~Jim (I think they have a little blue pill for that; but it's probably radioactive. ~Steve) Announcement: PftDCast will be represented at "Fear the Con IV"! Media: [This is the quote I read. It's usually used in a different context, but I feel it fits.] "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world: the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man." ~ George Bernard Shaw [I mention this iconic scene. This may, in fact, be inspired by the actual comic panel I mention. In any case, it relays the message, loud and clear!] Movie: Watchmen Comic: Dark Knight Returns Comic: Marvel Civil War Movie: Batman ... Movie: Batman, Mask of the Phantasm (XXXX, Animated) Movie: Spiderman ... TV: Hero's TV: Superman Movie: Superman TV: Lois and Clark TV: Smallville Movie: Hulk ... TV: The Incredible Hulk TV: Super Friends Movie: Spiderman (197*) Movie: Matrix ... Comic: Miracle Man / Marvel Man Movie: Fantastic Four ... Comic: New Universe - Starbrand / The Pitt TV: Greatest American Hero Movie: Darkman (1990) Comic: Rising Stars RPG: Hero System 6th Edition RPG: Mutants and Masterminds 3rd Edition / DC Universe RPG: Icons RPG: BASH RPG: GURPS Supers RPG: Savage Worlds / Necessary Evil RPG: Hero's / Villain's Unlimited (Palladium) RPG: Marvel (FASERIP) / Four-Colour RPG: DC Hero's / Blood of Hero's RPG: Villain's and Vigilante's RPG: Dogs in the Vineyard Comic: The Tick TV: The Tick RPG: Everway Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:18:41 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-three-super-duper-friends/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000034_PftDCast_ep33_Super_Duper_Friends.mp3 Episode Thirty-Two – Powers of the Mind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/7pHGwvMJ36A/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-two-powers-of-the-mind/#comments Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:07:51 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=162 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Psionics – ESP, Psychic powers, and a whole range of … Powers of the Mind! We list some powers that we’ve run across and then some movies that explore and show off those powers. Finally we delve, a little bit, into how you can include these in you campaign and aim for the right feel, unique to Psionics.

Corrections:

“Vulcan Mind Probe” should be “Vulcan Mind Meld” <- Jeb

The grassy knoll was in Dallas, not Houston <- Steve

  • Book: Firestarter
  • Movie: Firestarter
  • Movie: Matrix: Revolutions
  • Movie: Serenity
  • Books: Dagger Spell Trilogy
  • Movie: Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom
  • Movie: Jumpers
  • TV: X-Files
  • TV: Medium
  • Book: Lathe of Heaven
  • Movie: Lathe of Heaven
  • Movie: Sixth Sense
  • Movie: Rose Red
  • Movie: Scanners
  • TV: Scanners ???
  • Wikipedia: Thalidimide
  • Movie: Star Wars
  • Movie: Dead Zone
  • TV: Dead Zone
  • Movie: Ghost Busters
  • Movie: Vibes (1988)
  • Movie: Ghost
  • Movie: Poltergeist
  • Book: The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester
  • Book: Callahan Cross Time Saloon by Spyder Robinson
  • Movie: Powder (1995)
  • Movie: Phenomena (1996)
  • RPG: GURPS Psionic Powers
  • RPG: Traveller: Zodani
  • Movie: Dune
  • Book: Dureeni Series
  • Zener Cards
  • Movie: The Gift (2000)
  • Movie: The Men Who Stare At Goats
]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-two-powers-of-the-mind/feed/ 1 In which Jeb and Steve discuss Psionics - ESP, Psychic powers, and a whole range of ... Powers of the Mind! We list some powers that we've run across and then some movies that explore and show off those powers. Finally we delve, a little bit, In which Jeb and Steve discuss Psionics - ESP, Psychic powers, and a whole range of ... Powers of the Mind! We list some powers that we've run across and then some movies that explore and show off those powers. Finally we delve, a little bit, into how you can include these in you campaign and aim for the right feel, unique to Psionics. Corrections: "Vulcan Mind Probe" should be "Vulcan Mind Meld" <- Jeb The grassy knoll was in Dallas, not Houston <- Steve Book: Firestarter Movie: Firestarter Movie: Matrix: Revolutions Movie: Serenity Books: Dagger Spell Trilogy Movie: Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom Movie: Jumpers TV: X-Files TV: Medium Book: Lathe of Heaven Movie: Lathe of Heaven Movie: Sixth Sense Movie: Rose Red Movie: Scanners TV: Scanners ??? Wikipedia: Thalidimide Movie: Star Wars Movie: Dead Zone TV: Dead Zone Movie: Ghost Busters Movie: Vibes (1988) Movie: Ghost Movie: Poltergeist Book: The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester Book: Callahan Cross Time Saloon by Spyder Robinson Movie: Powder (1995) Movie: Phenomena (1996) RPG: GURPS Psionic Powers RPG: Traveller: Zodani Movie: Dune Book: Dureeni Series Zener Cards Movie: The Gift (2000) Movie: The Men Who Stare At Goats Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:03:39 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/11/episode-thirty-two-powers-of-the-mind/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000033_PftDCast_ep32_Powers_of_the_Mind.mp3 Episode Thirty-One – Feeling a Bit Nostalgic http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/F2H6k0ceYEA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-one-feeling-a-bit-nostalgic/#comments Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:02:40 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=157 In which Jim and Steve wax nostalgically about bygone era’s, movies, and games from their youth. Then discuss the retro gaming trend in table-top roleplaying games, and finally explore how to exploit nostalgia in your games, for both your players and their characters!

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    We will discuss this media freely with no spoiler warnings.
  4. Media which is “Re-interpreted” / “Remade” / “Recast” / “Re-imagined” / etc.:
    The clock for the above three (3) categories starts when the original media is released, and is not reset with each remake.

Mentioned Media

  • RPG: Apocalypse World
  • RPG: Gamma World (4e?)
  • Book: Lathe of Heaven
  • Movie: Lathe of Heaven
  • Movie: 3:10 to Yuma
  • Movie: 3:10 to Yuma
  • Play: Hamlet
  • Movie: Hamlet (my favorite version)
  • Movie: True Grit
  • Movie: True Grit
  • Movie: RED
  • Wikipedia: Movie Greats with Bill Kennedy, Detroit TV
  • Movie: Tron
  • Movie: Tron: Legacy
  • Movie: Transformers
  • TV: Duke’s of Hazard
  • Movie: Duke’s of Hazard
  • Movie: Star Trek
  • RPG: Advanced Dungeons & Dragon’s 2nd Edition
  • RPG: Star Frontiers
  • Web: EWorld News Letter – Edition Wars
  • Web: US Copyright Office – game mechanic
  • Web: “Retro Clones”
  • RPG: Labyrinth Lord
  • RPG: Microlite74
  • RPG: Swords & Wizardry
  • RPG: Dark Dungeons (based on Rules Cyclopedia)
  • RPG: OSRIC
  • RPG: Legends of the Ancient World
  • RPG: Dangers & Dweomers
  • RPG: Mini Six
  • RPG: ZeFRS – Zeb Cook’s ‘85 Edition
  • RPG: Lamentation of the Flaming Princess
  • RPG: S/Lay W/Me by Ron Edwards
  • TV: A-Team
  • TV: Knight Rider
  • TV: Aerowolf
  • RPG: Strands of Fate
  • Movie: The Expendables
  • Music: Sting / Police
  • Web: Fear the Con 4
  • Web: Conplanner.com
]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-one-feeling-a-bit-nostalgic/feed/ 1 In which Jim and Steve wax nostalgically about bygone era's, movies, and games from their youth. Then discuss the retro gaming trend in table-top roleplaying games, and finally explore how to exploit nostalgia in your games, In which Jim and Steve wax nostalgically about bygone era's, movies, and games from their youth. Then discuss the retro gaming trend in table-top roleplaying games, and finally explore how to exploit nostalgia in your games, for both your players and their characters! New Spoiler Policy: Media Less Than One (1) Years Old: We will make every effort to either leave the episode spoiler free, or if any discussion of the media necessitates spoiling the big reveal, we will draw a great deal of attention to that fact and give those that do not wish to be spoiled an opportunity to skip out. Media Greater Than One (1) and Less Than Five (5) Years Old: We will discuss this media freely, but give a mild verbal warning that the discussion may include spoilers. Media Greater than Five (5) Years Old: We will discuss this media freely with no spoiler warnings. Media which is "Re-interpreted" / "Remade" / "Recast" / "Re-imagined" / etc.: The clock for the above three (3) categories starts when the original media is released, and is not reset with each remake. Mentioned Media RPG: Apocalypse World RPG: Gamma World (4e?) Book: Lathe of Heaven Movie: Lathe of Heaven Movie: 3:10 to Yuma Movie: 3:10 to Yuma Play: Hamlet Movie: Hamlet (my favorite version) Movie: True Grit Movie: True Grit Movie: RED Wikipedia: Movie Greats with Bill Kennedy, Detroit TV Movie: Tron Movie: Tron: Legacy Movie: Transformers TV: Duke's of Hazard Movie: Duke's of Hazard Movie: Star Trek RPG: Advanced Dungeons & Dragon's 2nd Edition RPG: Star Frontiers Web: EWorld News Letter - Edition Wars Web: US Copyright Office - game mechanic Web: “Retro Clones” RPG: Labyrinth Lord RPG: Microlite74 RPG: Swords & Wizardry RPG: Dark Dungeons (based on Rules Cyclopedia) RPG: OSRIC RPG: Legends of the Ancient World RPG: Dangers & Dweomers RPG: Mini Six RPG: ZeFRS - Zeb Cook’s ‘85 Edition RPG: Lamentation of the Flaming Princess RPG: S/Lay W/Me by Ron Edwards TV: A-Team TV: Knight Rider TV: Aerowolf RPG: Strands of Fate Movie: The Expendables Music: Sting / Police Web: Fear the Con 4 Web: Conplanner.com Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 59:45 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-one-feeling-a-bit-nostalgic/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000032_PftDCast_ep31_Feeling_a_Bit_Nostalgic.mp3 Episode Thirty – The Many Ends of the World http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/9PO-Zkz_awk/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-the-many-ends-of-the-world/#comments Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:57:53 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=153 In which Jim, Jeb, and Steve discuss the end of the world as they know it. Different scenario’s, different time periods, different levels of gritty realism or fantastic unrealism, and all of this plus how to run it in a game. Plus, they sketch the next great RPG / Hollywood crossover idea – Neolithic Solar Babies with Stone Axes. If that doesn’t end the world, nothing will.

  • TV: Men of a Certain Age
  • Wikipedia: Mutually Assured Destruction
  • Movie: Mad Max
  • Movie: Mad Max: Thunderdome
  • TV: Survivors (BBC)
  • RPG: Aftermath
  • Movie: Day After Tomorrow
  • Movie: Waterworld
  • Movie: Solar Babies
  • Movie: Independence Day
  • Movie: War of the Worlds
  • Movie: Epic
  • RPG: Purgatory (Atomic Hyrax Games)
  • RPG: In Nomine
  • RPG: TORG
  • Book: Dies the Fire
  • Book: Islands in the Sea of Time
  • Listmania: “Emberverse Series” ???
  • RPG: Midnight
  • Book: World-War Z
  • Book: Time of Trouble Series – Forgotten Realms
  • RPG: Dark Sun
  • RPG: Earthdawn
  • TV: Battlestar Galactica
  • VG: Mass Effect
  • TV: Babylon 5
  • RPG: GURPS Y2K
  • RPG: Skies of Glass
  • Movie: Road Warrior
  • Movie: Tank Girl
  • Book: The Road
  • TV: Jeremiah
  • VG: Fall Out
  • Movie: A Boy and His Dog (written by Harlen Ellison)
  • Movie: Logan’s Run
  • RPG: Twilight 2000
  • short story “By The Waters of Babylon”
  • Book: Sword of Shanara
  • Book: Wheel of Time Series (Robert Jordon)
  • Book: Lathe of Heaven
  • Book: C. J. Cheryh (gate worlds?)
  • Book: Swan Song (Robert R. McCannon)
  • Comic: Walking Dead
  • RPG: All Flesh Must Be Eaten
  • Movie: Zardoz (Sean Connery)
  • RPG: (Savage Worlds Setting) Low Life
]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-the-many-ends-of-the-world/feed/ 0 In which Jim, Jeb, and Steve discuss the end of the world as they know it. Different scenario's, different time periods, different levels of gritty realism or fantastic unrealism, and all of this plus how to run it in a game. Plus, In which Jim, Jeb, and Steve discuss the end of the world as they know it. Different scenario's, different time periods, different levels of gritty realism or fantastic unrealism, and all of this plus how to run it in a game. Plus, they sketch the next great RPG / Hollywood crossover idea - Neolithic Solar Babies with Stone Axes. If that doesn't end the world, nothing will. TV: Men of a Certain Age Wikipedia: Mutually Assured Destruction Movie: Mad Max Movie: Mad Max: Thunderdome TV: Survivors (BBC) RPG: Aftermath Movie: Day After Tomorrow Movie: Waterworld Movie: Solar Babies Movie: Independence Day Movie: War of the Worlds Movie: Epic RPG: Purgatory (Atomic Hyrax Games) RPG: In Nomine RPG: TORG Book: Dies the Fire Book: Islands in the Sea of Time Listmania: "Emberverse Series" ??? RPG: Midnight Book: World-War Z Book: Time of Trouble Series - Forgotten Realms RPG: Dark Sun RPG: Earthdawn TV: Battlestar Galactica VG: Mass Effect TV: Babylon 5 RPG: GURPS Y2K RPG: Skies of Glass Movie: Road Warrior Movie: Tank Girl Book: The Road TV: Jeremiah VG: Fall Out Movie: A Boy and His Dog (written by Harlen Ellison) Movie: Logan's Run RPG: Twilight 2000 short story "By The Waters of Babylon" Book: Sword of Shanara Book: Wheel of Time Series (Robert Jordon) Book: Lathe of Heaven Book: C. J. Cheryh (gate worlds?) Book: Swan Song (Robert R. McCannon) Comic: Walking Dead RPG: All Flesh Must Be Eaten Movie: Zardoz (Sean Connery) RPG: (Savage Worlds Setting) Low Life Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:15:34 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-thirty-the-many-ends-of-the-world/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000031_PftDCast_ep30_The_Many_Ends_of_the_World.mp3 Episode Twenty-Nine – TV Season, Fall 2010 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/-rB2d2I8gzE/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-nine-tv-season-fall-2010/#comments Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:06:34 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=148 In which Jim and Steve discuss the current season of television shows, and where they’ll be drawing inspiration from in the months to come. A great place for you to pick up a new show you may not have heard of or knew little about. Plus, Jim admits watching reality-TV shows, so there’s that. ;)

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-nine-tv-season-fall-2010/feed/ 0 In which Jim and Steve discuss the current season of television shows, and where they'll be drawing inspiration from in the months to come. A great place for you to pick up a new show you may not have heard of or knew little about. Plus, In which Jim and Steve discuss the current season of television shows, and where they'll be drawing inspiration from in the months to come. A great place for you to pick up a new show you may not have heard of or knew little about. Plus, Jim admits watching reality-TV shows, so there's that. ;) TV: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Movie: The Postman (1997) TV: Quincy M.E. (1976) TV: Stargate Universe (2009) TV: Stargate: Atlantis (2004) TV: Caprica (2009) TV: Star Wars: Clone Wars (2008) It's called "Clone Wars" not "Clone Hugs!" ~Jim TV: Supernatural (2005) I misspoke, it's "Salt" not "Saltpeter" - different things! ~Steve TV: X-Files (1993) TV: "Fringe" (2008) TV: Medium (2005) TV: The Event (2010) A Series of Wild Guesses About Where 'The Event' is Going from Cracked.com TV: Joan of Arcadia (2003) TV: Blue Bloods (2010) TV: Detroit 1-8-7 (2010) TV: CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) TV: Kojak (1973) TV: NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (2003) RPG: Bureau 13 from Tri Tac Games TV: Chase (2010) TV: Justified (2010) TV: Chuck (2007) TV: Nikita (2010) Movie: La Femme Nikita (1990) TV: La Femme Nikita (1997) TV: Alias (2001) Movie: Escape from New York (1981) TV: Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) TV: Boardwalk Empire (2009) TV: The Sopranos (1999) RPG: Colonial Gothic from Rogue Games TV: Brotherhood (2006) Wikipedia: Whitey Bulger Wikipedia: Purple Gang TV: The Big Bang Theory (2007) TV: House M.D. (2004) TV: The Whole Truth (2010) TV: Survivor: Nicaragua (2010) TV: Ultimate Fighter: George St. Pierre vs Josh Koscheck (2010) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:09:59 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-nine-tv-season-fall-2010/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000030_PftDCast_ep29_TV_Season_Fall_2010.mp3 Episode Twenty-Eight – Horror Gaming in October! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/MSTWpdb1k3k/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-eight-horror-gaming-in-october/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:44:34 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=144 In which Jim and I discuss some feed back we received and then jump into horror movies and the tropes they teach us about the horror genre – all appropos  to the month of October.

  • Happy Jack’s RPG Podcast gives us a mention
  • RPG: Tales from the Floating Vagabond
  • TV: Buffy – Xander has a weird STD
  • TV: Detroit 1-8-7
  • Web: detroit lives link
  • Photo: Book Tower (abandoned Detroit building)
  • RPG: Vampire: The Requiem
  • Web: Fallen Detroit photo sites
  • Web: The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was
  • Quota: Charles Stross Laundry Series, “spy novels are horror, horror are spy stories”
  • Book: Bram Strokers Dracula
  • Book: Wolf Man
  • Book: Frankenstein’s Monster
  • Movie: The Exorcist
  • Movie: The Ring / Ringu
  • TV: Supernatural
  • Movie: The Grudge
  • Movie: The Poltergeist
  • Movie: The Host
  • Movie: Let the Right One In / Let Me In
  • Movie: Cloverfield
  • Movie: The Last Exorcism
  • Halloween
  • Friday the 13th
  • Movie: Saw
  • web: curtains and doors essay
  • Movie: Rear Window
  • Movie: Antichris (Willem Defoe)
  • Movie: Wait Until Dark
  • Movie: The Myst
  • Movie: Rami & Campbell – Evil Dead movies
]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-eight-horror-gaming-in-october/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss some feed back we received and then jump into horror movies and the tropes they teach us about the horror genre - all appropos  to the month of October. Happy Jack's RPG Podcast gives us a mention In which Jim and I discuss some feed back we received and then jump into horror movies and the tropes they teach us about the horror genre - all appropos  to the month of October. Happy Jack's RPG Podcast gives us a mention RPG: Tales from the Floating Vagabond TV: Buffy - Xander has a weird STD TV: Detroit 1-8-7 Web: detroit lives link Photo: Book Tower (abandoned Detroit building) RPG: Vampire: The Requiem Web: Fallen Detroit photo sites Web: The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was Quota: Charles Stross Laundry Series, "spy novels are horror, horror are spy stories" Book: Bram Strokers Dracula Book: Wolf Man Book: Frankenstein's Monster Movie: The Exorcist Movie: The Ring / Ringu TV: Supernatural Movie: The Grudge Movie: The Poltergeist Movie: The Host Movie: Let the Right One In / Let Me In Movie: Cloverfield Movie: The Last Exorcism Halloween Friday the 13th Movie: Saw web: curtains and doors essay Movie: Rear Window Movie: Antichris (Willem Defoe) Movie: Wait Until Dark Movie: The Myst Movie: Rami & Campbell - Evil Dead movies Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:12:57 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-eight-horror-gaming-in-october/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000029_PftDCast_ep28_Horror_Gaming_in_October.mp3 Episode Twenty-Seven – Refreshing Old Tropes and Exploring Ethics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/q3aKRzmlxmA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-seven-refreshing-old-tropes-and-exploring-ethics/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:57:39 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=141 In which Jim and I discuss series reboots and how to refresh tired old story tropes to keep your players interested. Then we discuss how roleplaying games can be used to explore ethics in morally complex situations. Can RPG’s be more than light entertainment? Can the experiences we gain from our games inform our thinking and make us better, more empathic, more rounded people?

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-seven-refreshing-old-tropes-and-exploring-ethics/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss series reboots and how to refresh tired old story tropes to keep your players interested. Then we discuss how roleplaying games can be used to explore ethics in morally complex situations. In which Jim and I discuss series reboots and how to refresh tired old story tropes to keep your players interested. Then we discuss how roleplaying games can be used to explore ethics in morally complex situations. Can RPG's be more than light entertainment? Can the experiences we gain from our games inform our thinking and make us better, more empathic, more rounded people? Movie: The American (2010) Movie: The Bourne Identity (2002) Movie: Salt (2010) Movie: The Good Shepherd (2006) Movie: O Brother, Where Art Thou (2000) Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Movie: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Movie: Syriana (2005) Movie: Star Trek (2009) TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) TV: Stargate SG-1 (1997) TV: Stargate Universe (2009) Movie: The Postman (1997) TV: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) TV: Hawaii Five-O (1968) TV: Hawaii Five-O (2010) TV: Duke's of Hazard (1979) Movie: Duke's of Hazard (2005) TV: The A-Team (1983) Movie: The A-Team (2010) RPG Setting: Dark Sun (by WotC) RPG Setting: Midnight (by Fantasy Flight Games) Fiction: "The Crooked Man" by Charles Beaumont RPG: Earthdawn Movie: Gone Baby Gone (2007) History: The Enigma Machine History: The Conventry Blitz This section of the article contradicts the statements I made during the podcast. Apparently I remembered a story which has since been refuted by experts! History: US Senator Joseph McCarthy History: House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAAC) Book: Stephen's King's "Under the Dome" Movie: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009) Book: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (by Stieg Larsson) RPG: Steal Away Jordan (by Stone Baby Games) Author: Harry Turtledove Southern Victory Series Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:04:36 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/10/episode-twenty-seven-refreshing-old-tropes-and-exploring-ethics/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000028_PftDCast_ep27_Refreshing_Old_Tropes_and_Exploring_Ethics.mp3 Episode Twenty-Six – Rebellion Counter Rebellion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/8Gb8SSMo6ZI/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-six-rebellion-counter-rebellion/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 02:00:56 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=139 In which Jim and I discuss rebellions, and counter rebellions. Are the hero’s fighting authority? Are they struggling against the repressors in an asymmetrical fight for freedom? Or, are they the authority dealing with a rebellion who uses craft, deceit, and disguise to wreck havoc among the population?

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-six-rebellion-counter-rebellion/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss rebellions, and counter rebellions. Are the hero's fighting authority? Are they struggling against the repressors in an asymmetrical fight for freedom? Or, are they the authority dealing with a rebellion who uses craft, deceit, In which Jim and I discuss rebellions, and counter rebellions. Are the hero's fighting authority? Are they struggling against the repressors in an asymmetrical fight for freedom? Or, are they the authority dealing with a rebellion who uses craft, deceit, and disguise to wreck havoc among the population? Movie: Defiance (2008) TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) Movie: Inglourious Basterds (2009) Movie: Star Wars (1977) TV: Spartacus: Blood and Sand (2010) Movie: The Postman (1997) Movie: The Patriot (2000) Movie: Dances with Wolves (1990) Movie: Avatar (2009) Movie: Total Recall (1990) Movie: The Man in the Iron Mask (1998) Movie: Braveheart (1995) Wikipedia: William Wallace Movie: Rob Roy (1995) Wikipedia: Robert Roy MacGregor Movie: Traitor (2008) Movie: The Siege (1998) Movie: Hurt Locker (2008) RPG: Earthdawn Movie: V for Vendetta Wikipedia: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) Wikipedia: Haitian Revolution Wikipedia: Lord's Resistance Army Movie: Apocalypse Now (1979) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 58:27 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-six-rebellion-counter-rebellion/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000027_PftDCast_ep26_Rebellion_Counter_Rebellion.mp3 Episode Twenty-Five – Beauty of Generic System & PC Jail Break! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/l7sK6IDnW14/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-five-beauty-of-generic-system-pc-jail-break/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:41:43 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=135 In which Jeb and I discuss two threads he started on the FtB forums: Generic vs. Setting Specific RPG systems (and maybe why there’s a certain beauty to generic systems that get’s overlooked), and PC Jail Break! Why they get thrown in, why they may want in, and how to get them out. I mean, you wouldn’t throw your PC’s in jail without wanting them to get out … would you? [Well, there was that perfectly cromulent plot they ruined, so maybe ...]

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-five-beauty-of-generic-system-pc-jail-break/feed/ 0 In which Jeb and I discuss two threads he started on the FtB forums: Generic vs. Setting Specific RPG systems (and maybe why there's a certain beauty to generic systems that get's overlooked), and PC Jail Break! Why they get thrown in, In which Jeb and I discuss two threads he started on the FtB forums: Generic vs. Setting Specific RPG systems (and maybe why there's a certain beauty to generic systems that get's overlooked), and PC Jail Break! Why they get thrown in, why they may want in, and how to get them out. I mean, you wouldn't throw your PC's in jail without wanting them to get out ... would you? [Well, there was that perfectly cromulent plot they ruined, so maybe ...] Fear the Boot Forums Lord Foul Aarakocra (fantasy monster in D&D as well as the first rank of forum user on the FtB forums.) GURPS QAGS Savage Worlds Fudge Dogs in the Vineyard Buffy the Vampire Slayer Role Playing Game Serenity RPG RPGNow.com (current newsletter with sales & specials) Call of Cthulhu / BRP System Vampire: the Requiem World of Darkness Keith Curtis Hero Game System Loom RPG Movie: The Expendables Happy Jack's RPG Podcast TV: Prison Break TV: The Prisoner (1967) / The Prisoner (2009) Movie: Stalag 17 Movie: Chicken Run Devil's Island Movie: Papillon (1973) Movie: Soldier (1998) Movie: Fortress (1992) Movie: No Escape (1994) Movie: The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Everway RPG Oubliette, an Everway setting Movie: O Brother, Where art thou? (2000) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:08:32 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-five-beauty-of-generic-system-pc-jail-break/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000026_PftDCast_ep25_Beauty_of_Generic_Systems_and_PC_Jail_Break.mp3 Episode Twenty-Four – Memory, Amnesia, Identity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/CHlYJp0EpKo/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-four-memory-amnesia-identity/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:29:55 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=131 In which Jim and I discuss taking feedback and not pretending to be the ultimate self-referential measuring stick. The movie Paycheck, and how using (and abusing!) memory, amnesia, and identity in your campaign can keep things fresh and interesting. Oh, and we give mad props to Philip K. Dick.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-four-memory-amnesia-identity/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I discuss taking feedback and not pretending to be the ultimate self-referential measuring stick. The movie Paycheck, and how using (and abusing!) memory, amnesia, and identity in your campaign can keep things fresh and interesting. Oh, In which Jim and I discuss taking feedback and not pretending to be the ultimate self-referential measuring stick. The movie Paycheck, and how using (and abusing!) memory, amnesia, and identity in your campaign can keep things fresh and interesting. Oh, and we give mad props to Philip K. Dick. Movie: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Book: Scott Pilgrim Comic: The Tick RPG: Toon Movie: Pillars of the Earth Movie: Taking of Pelham 123 Movie: Surrogates Movie: Good Will Hunting Movie: Innocent Blood Movie: Paycheck Movie: Tales of the Black Freighter Movie: The Men Who Stare at Goats Author: Philip K. Dick Movie: Total Recall Movie: Bourne Identity Movie: The Long Kiss Goodnight Movie: The Number 23 Movie: Memento rpg: Snowball Movie: Dark City TV: My Own Worst Enemy Movie: Manchurian Candidate (1962) / Manchurian Candidate (2004) TV: Battlestar Galactica (2004) TV: Dollhouse (2009) RPG: "Dream Chipper" (a Shadowrun adventure) Movie: Strange Days (1995) Movie: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (script / Movie) Movie: Fight Club Cartoon: "We have met the enemy and he is us" Movie: The Incredible Hulk Book: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Movie: Blade Runner Novella: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? RPG Campaign: Everway Actual Play "The Long Road Home" RPG Campaign: Fear the Boot Interview Episode 13 - Tracy Hickman, Tracy describes a campaign idea called "Finding the Tavern" Movie: Men in Black Movie: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Fugue State Movie: Inception (2010) Book: In Search of Lost Time (Proust) Book: Proust was a Neuroscientist Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:14:11 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/09/episode-twenty-four-memory-amnesia-identity/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000025_PftDCast_ep24_Memory_Amnesia_Identity.mp3 Episode Twenty-Three – Organizational Campaigns and Organized Crime http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/kLvQ-XeVxPE/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-three-organizational-campaigns-and-organized-crime/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:53:30 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=128 In which Jim and I listen to a voicemail, list some more sci-fi RPG’s, and talk about campaigns that span multiple generations of PC’s. Then we explore the genre of organized crime (mafia, mob, syndicate, etc.) stories, listing typical tropes, example movies, and some RPG systems / supplements that would help you add this to your campaign.

Listener Challenge: Tell us about a campaign you played in (or ran) that featured organized crime. Especially if the PC’s were members of the crime organization. You can email me at “steve (at) pftdcast (dot) com“, or Jim at “jim (at) pftdcast (dot) com“, leave us a voicemail message at 617-302-PFTD, or add a comment on our forum.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-three-organizational-campaigns-and-organized-crime/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I listen to a voicemail, list some more sci-fi RPG's, and talk about campaigns that span multiple generations of PC's. Then we explore the genre of organized crime (mafia, mob, syndicate, etc.) stories, listing typical tropes, In which Jim and I listen to a voicemail, list some more sci-fi RPG's, and talk about campaigns that span multiple generations of PC's. Then we explore the genre of organized crime (mafia, mob, syndicate, etc.) stories, listing typical tropes, example movies, and some RPG systems / supplements that would help you add this to your campaign. Listener Challenge: Tell us about a campaign you played in (or ran) that featured organized crime. Especially if the PC's were members of the crime organization. You can email me at "steve (at) pftdcast (dot) com", or Jim at "jim (at) pftdcast (dot) com", leave us a voicemail message at 617-302-PFTD, or add a comment on our forum. Fringeworthy Albedo Anthropomorphics Twilight 2000 Aftermath Renegade Legion: Legionairre Mekton Zeta Greg Porter's SpaceTime OGL Cyberpunk Cyberpunk 2020 and v3 GURPS Cyberpunk Traveller & Striker 1,000 Suns The 3rd season of Farscape Pillar’s of the Earth Godfather (I,II,III) Casino Goodfella’s Untouchable’s Donnie Brasco Scarface Mobster’s (with Christian Slater) Public Enemies (w/ Johnny Depp as John Dillinger) Carlito’s Way (w/ Al Pacino, Cuban Mob?) American Gangster (black mob? Denzil Washington) The Departed (Leonard DiCaprio) Eastern Promises (w/ Viggo Mortensen) Payback (w/ Mel Gibson, James Coburn uncredited) Soprano’s (HBO series) Board Walk Empire (HBO series, w/ Steve Buscemi) Analize This / Analize That Miller’s Crossing A History of Violence Tong’s Yakuza Russian Mob Cosa Nostra Complete Mafia: West Coast Organized Crime: The American Mafia World of Darkness: Mafia Shadowrun: 10 Gangs Shadowrun: Vice Meanstreet’s RPG Dark Champions (Hero System) 1948: Organizations, Agencies, and Secret Societies Dog Town: Core Rules Gangs of Freeport Underworld Sourcebook FBI d20 Technocrocy: Syndicate (White Wolf, Mage?) Superlink Secret Files: Organized Crime (Mutants and Masterminds) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:07:59 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-three-organizational-campaigns-and-organized-crime/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000024_PftDCast_ep23_Generational_Campaigns_and_Organized_Crime.mp3 Episode Twenty-Two – Science Fiction Sandbox Campaigns and The Expendable’s http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/dFAov_19VqA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-two-science-fiction-sandbox-campaigns-and-the-expendables/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:55:46 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=122 In which Jim and I respond to a long voicemail with a discussion of sandbox campaigns & science fiction games. Jim describes Kane & Lynch II and we wrap up with a little disagreement about The Expendable’s.

Listener Challenge: What are some other, great, science fiction RPG’s? Especially, any that would fall into the “Hard Sci-Fi” category.

Special Announcement: Fear the Con IV dates have been announced. Jim and I are both planning to be there (barring unforeseen circumstances).

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-two-science-fiction-sandbox-campaigns-and-the-expendables/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I respond to a long voicemail with a discussion of sandbox campaigns & science fiction games. Jim describes Kane & Lynch II and we wrap up with a little disagreement about The Expendable's. - Listener Challenge: What are some other, In which Jim and I respond to a long voicemail with a discussion of sandbox campaigns & science fiction games. Jim describes Kane & Lynch II and we wrap up with a little disagreement about The Expendable's. Listener Challenge: What are some other, great, science fiction RPG's? Especially, any that would fall into the "Hard Sci-Fi" category. Special Announcement: Fear the Con IV dates have been announced. Jim and I are both planning to be there (barring unforeseen circumstances). TV: Star Trek: The Next Generation TV: Supernatural RPG: Supernatural VG: Fallout 3 VG: Grand Theft Auto VG: Red Dead Redemption Gary Gygax & Dave Arneson RPG: Traveller RPG: Shadowrun 4th Edition Heaven's Gate Campaign Wiki Book: Dune Technological Singularity "ISS" => "International Space Station" News: Glow in the dark Mice Podcast: Role Playing Public Radio Podcast: Fear the Boot RPG: Star Frontiers RPG: Battletech Blog: Klintastic writes about Battletech RPG: Eclipse Phase RPG: Free Market RPG: Alpha Omega RPG: Cthulhu Tech VG: Kane and Lynch II: Dog Days Movie: Expendable's Movie: Snatch Movie: Eat, Pray, Love Movie: Cobra Movie: Commando Movie: Predator Movie: Running Man Movie: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:08:48 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-two-science-fiction-sandbox-campaigns-and-the-expendables/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000023_PftDCast_ep22_Science_Fiction_Sandbox_Campaigns_and_The_Expendables.mp3 Episode Twenty-One – Multi-Threaded Plots and the Two Crichtons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/xhP48SfOINc/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-one-multi-threaded-plots-and-the-two-crichtons/#comments Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:47:32 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=117 In which Jim and I discuss our very first voicemail’s, how to look at criticism we are all likely to get, and then the matter of the two Crichton’s. How this can allow for a multi-threaded plot and a case where romantic tension is both resolved and continued, simultaneously. Finally we do some brainstorming for how to keep a story going, even when the initial quest or motivation gets resolved. Oh, and we put a call out for similar experiences.

Have you ever had a character resolve their initial source of tension / motivation only to find other, worthy sources and continue to adventure? Or, have you experienced a character that resolved their initial source of tension / motivation and this knocked the legs out from under the campaign and ended it prematurely?

Let us know! Either voicemail (617-302-PFTD), email, or on the forum!

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-one-multi-threaded-plots-and-the-two-crichtons/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss our very first voicemail's, how to look at criticism we are all likely to get, and then the matter of the two Crichton's. How this can allow for a multi-threaded plot and a case where romantic tension is both resolved and con... In which Jim and I discuss our very first voicemail's, how to look at criticism we are all likely to get, and then the matter of the two Crichton's. How this can allow for a multi-threaded plot and a case where romantic tension is both resolved and continued, simultaneously. Finally we do some brainstorming for how to keep a story going, even when the initial quest or motivation gets resolved. Oh, and we put a call out for similar experiences. Have you ever had a character resolve their initial source of tension / motivation only to find other, worthy sources and continue to adventure? Or, have you experienced a character that resolved their initial source of tension / motivation and this knocked the legs out from under the campaign and ended it prematurely? Let us know! Either voicemail (617-302-PFTD), email, or on the forum! Comic: The Authority Movie: The Dark Knight Comics: Strikeforce: Morituri RPG: Above the Earth (played with 100, six sided dice) from this HUGE collection of Free RPG Games Comics: Spawn, and the character I was referring to is Cogliostro TV: Farscape, I believe the episode where Crichton get's "Twinned" is Eat Me TV: Moonlighting TV: Twin Peaks Movie: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 43:14 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-one-multi-threaded-plots-and-the-two-crichtons/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000022_PftDCast_ep21_Multi-Threaded_Plots_and_the_Two_Crichtons.mp3 Episode Twenty – Salt and Empire Building http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/LE9To0UvyXA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-salt-and-empire-building/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:30:21 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=114 In which Jim and I briefly discuss the new movie Salt, starring Angelina Jolie. Then female action hero tropes and how Salt measures up. Finally we discuss RPG campaigns that focus on Empire Building, how they can be played, why you may want to, and some of Jim’s very positive experiences with them.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-salt-and-empire-building/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I briefly discuss the new movie Salt, starring Angelina Jolie. Then female action hero tropes and how Salt measures up. Finally we discuss RPG campaigns that focus on Empire Building, how they can be played, why you may want to, In which Jim and I briefly discuss the new movie Salt, starring Angelina Jolie. Then female action hero tropes and how Salt measures up. Finally we discuss RPG campaigns that focus on Empire Building, how they can be played, why you may want to, and some of Jim's very positive experiences with them. Movie: Night Watch (the 1st in the trilogy) Movie: Day Watch (the 2nd in the trilogy) Movie: Dusk Watch (the 3rd in the trilogy, not yet made) Movie: Salt Movie: The Long Kiss Goodnight Movie: Aliens Movie: G.I. Jane RPG: Star Frontiers Book: Sookie Stackhouse Novels TV: True Blood Book: Dresden Files TV: Dr. Who TV: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine TV: Star Trek: The Original Series Movie: The Postman Wikipedia: First Post Master General, Benjamin Franklin Movie: Dune Book: Dune TV: Pillars of the Earth Book: Pillars of the Earth RPG: AD&D setting, Birthright RPG: Reign RPG: D&D 4e Podcast: Happy Jack's RPG Podcast, specifically Season 03 Episode 08 Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:11:05 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-twenty-salt-and-empire-building/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000021_PftDCast_ep20_Salt_and_Empire_Building.mp3 Episode Nineteen – Inception and Playing within a Dream http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/k1ynVpp4iT0/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-nineteen-inception-and-playing-within-a-dream/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 02:10:08 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=109 In which Jim and I discuss Inception, define catharsis, seek it in our gaming, and explore gaming within a dream. We also challenge GM’s and game designers to recognize character death as a valid choice for players, and describe a couple of campaign ideas that allow the ‘multiple levels of reality’ setting exposed by Inception, Dreamscape, eXistenZ, and others.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-nineteen-inception-and-playing-within-a-dream/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I discuss Inception, define catharsis, seek it in our gaming, and explore gaming within a dream. We also challenge GM's and game designers to recognize character death as a valid choice for players, In which Jim and I discuss Inception, define catharsis, seek it in our gaming, and explore gaming within a dream. We also challenge GM's and game designers to recognize character death as a valid choice for players, and describe a couple of campaign ideas that allow the 'multiple levels of reality' setting exposed by Inception, Dreamscape, eXistenZ, and others. Movie: Surrogates RPG: Bureau 13 by Tri Tac Games Movie: Inception Movie: Aliens Movie: The Matrix Movie: eXistenZ Movie: Dreamscape Movie: Videodrome RPG: The Mind Unveiled: Dreamscape by Dreamscarred Press (a free D20 supplement for exploring the realm of dreams) Movie: F for Fake by Orsen Wells, also titled Truth and Lies The Treachery of Images by René Magritte RPG: Immortal: Invisible War (core books available as a free download) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:03:26 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/08/episode-nineteen-inception-and-playing-within-a-dream/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000020_PftDCast_ep19_Inception_and_Playing_within_a_Dream.mp3 Episode Eighteen – Playing a Heist http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/oQGg8GtM0Z0/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-eighteen-playing-a-heist/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:18:07 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=104 In which Jim and I discuss even more forum feedback on planning protagonists, and vampire games, and heists. Then we discuss how to actually play a heist game or story arch, giving examples of how the pieces work and how they can be integrated into nearly any genre.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-eighteen-playing-a-heist/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss even more forum feedback on planning protagonists, and vampire games, and heists. Then we discuss how to actually play a heist game or story arch, giving examples of how the pieces work and how they can be integrated into nea... In which Jim and I discuss even more forum feedback on planning protagonists, and vampire games, and heists. Then we discuss how to actually play a heist game or story arch, giving examples of how the pieces work and how they can be integrated into nearly any genre. Forum: Thud lists nine (9) more planning protagonists Movie: The Prestige Movie: The Illusionist Forum: terrus agrees that Vampires in Twilight are more fae then vampire Forum: Robak described an interesting German Vampire RPG named ... RPG: The Dark Eye (or Das Schwarze Auge) RPG: World of Darkness: Mirrors Movie: Inception Movie: Amélie TV: Pushing Daises Play: Hamlet (description or full text) Movie: Hamlet (my personal, favorite adaptation) Movie: Raising Arizona RPG: Criminal Element: A Game of Desperate Deeds (I could not find a better link to this) RPG: Wilderness of Mirrors Movie: The Italian Job (2003) or The Italian Job (1969) TV: Leverage RPG: The Leverage RPG - Con Artists, Criminals, Crooks Movie: Inside Man Movie: Ocean's Eleven TV: Farscape (Season 2, Episode 19) Liars, Guns and Money: Part 1: A Not So Simple Plan (Season 2, Episode 20) Liars, Guns and Money: Part 2: With Friends Like These... (Season 2, Episode 21) Liars, Guns and Money: Part 3: Plan B Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 53:00 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-eighteen-playing-a-heist/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000019_PftDCast_ep18_playing_a_heist.mp3 Episode Seventeen – Vampires! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/-tHKlSZw2s4/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-seventeen-vampires/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:02:15 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=102 In which Jim and I announce our new voicemail line (617-302-PFTD), cover forum-feedback on previous episodes, and then dive into the topic of Vampires! We try to start at the beginning, skipping about a bit, and end up with some recommendations for how to adapt this most adaptable of mythos’ to your own RPG campaigns. Yes, we discuss sparkly vampires, and I even forward a tentative theory on why they sparkle. Who knows, maybe after you hear it – all of your vampires will begin to take on a certain glint. ;)

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-seventeen-vampires/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I announce our new voicemail line (617-302-PFTD), cover forum-feedback on previous episodes, and then dive into the topic of Vampires! We try to start at the beginning, skipping about a bit, In which Jim and I announce our new voicemail line (617-302-PFTD), cover forum-feedback on previous episodes, and then dive into the topic of Vampires! We try to start at the beginning, skipping about a bit, and end up with some recommendations for how to adapt this most adaptable of mythos' to your own RPG campaigns. Yes, we discuss sparkly vampires, and I even forward a tentative theory on why they sparkle. Who knows, maybe after you hear it - all of your vampires will begin to take on a certain glint. ;) ConnectiCon2010 Comic: Atomic Robo (by: Brian Clevinger & Scott Wegener) Movie: Captain Chronos: Vampire Hunter Book: Desden Files Book: Bram Stoker's Dracula Book: Twilight Myth: Fae Myth: Skin Walker Movie: Near Dark Director: Kathryn Bigelow Movie: Hurt Locker Movie: Strange Days TV: True Blood Book: Sookie Stackhouse Series Movie: John Carpenter's Vampires Book: Vampire$ Movie: Innocent Blood Movie: Dracula 2000 TV: Being Human Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:15:46 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-seventeen-vampires/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000018_PftDCast_Ep_17_Vampires.mp3 Episode Sixteen – Avatar: The Last Airbender http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/4Fzuir_KRuM/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-sixteen-avatar-the-last-airbender/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:07:12 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=98 In which Jim and I are futile in our search for a “planner” type hero – not anti-hero or reformed crook. We then discuss “The Last Airbender” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and draw a great deal of inspiration from the anime series for RPG styles and campaigns. Finally, we ask for help in finding an RPG adaptation or at least a great system for making one.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-sixteen-avatar-the-last-airbender/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I are futile in our search for a "planner" type hero - not anti-hero or reformed crook. We then discuss "The Last Airbender" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and draw a great deal of inspiration from the anime series for RPG styles and... In which Jim and I are futile in our search for a "planner" type hero - not anti-hero or reformed crook. We then discuss "The Last Airbender" and "Avatar: The Last Airbender" and draw a great deal of inspiration from the anime series for RPG styles and campaigns. Finally, we ask for help in finding an RPG adaptation or at least a great system for making one. Comment from Nebish in the Forum TV: Leverage Movie: Thomas Crown Affair Movie: Sneakers Movie: Catch me if you can TV: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (the specific episode mentioned: In the Pale Moonlight) Movie: The Watchmen TV: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the specific episode mentioned: The Gift) Comics: (DC Comics Elseworlds) Superman: Speeding Bullets Movie: The Last Airbender TV: Avatar: The Last Air Bender Movie: Starship Troopers Book: Starship Troopers Quote: “He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail.” ~ Abraham Maslow Movie: The Fifth Element RPG: Wushu Open RPG: Everway Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 47:44 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-sixteen-avatar-the-last-airbender/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000017_PftDCast_Avatar_the_Last_Air_Bender.mp3 Episode Fifteen – Lazy Hero’s, Lucky Fools, and Moral Consequences http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/MT-zMnTJY44/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-fifteen-lazy-heros-lucky-fools-and-moral-consequences/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:40 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=94 In which Jim and I discuss Lazy Hero’s who spoil the plans of Planners and Lucky Fools who pass through an interesting milieu of quirky characters. We explore ways in which RPG’s are trying to explore the inner life of PC’s and finally how moral consequences can be created in a campaign, where appropriate.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-fifteen-lazy-heros-lucky-fools-and-moral-consequences/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I discuss Lazy Hero's who spoil the plans of Planners and Lucky Fools who pass through an interesting milieu of quirky characters. We explore ways in which RPG's are trying to explore the inner life of PC's and finally how moral conseq... In which Jim and I discuss Lazy Hero's who spoil the plans of Planners and Lucky Fools who pass through an interesting milieu of quirky characters. We explore ways in which RPG's are trying to explore the inner life of PC's and finally how moral consequences can be created in a campaign, where appropriate. Movie: Die Hard Movie: Ocean's Eleven Movie: Diggstown D&D 4.0 Dark Sun Tarot Card "The Fool" Movie: Big Trouble in Little China Movie: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Con: JiffyCon Game Designer: Emily Care-Boss and her games RPG: Wraith: The Oblivion TV: Herman's Head Movie: Fight Club RPG: Vampire: The Requiem RPG: Werewolf: The Apocalypse VG: Mass Effect I & II Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:01:32 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/07/episode-fifteen-lazy-heros-lucky-fools-and-moral-consequences/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000016_PftDCast_Lazy_Heros_Lucky_Fools_Moral_Consequences.mp3 Episode Fourteen – The Bechdel Test and Westerns http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/NoLazoyNb1A/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-fourteen-the-bechdel-test-and-westerns/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:01:08 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=89 In which Jim and I discuss the Bechdel Test, how it relates to female roles in Westerns, and how both of those topics relate to RPG’s. Then we discuss a couple of really good Westerns, some lessons that can be learned from them and added to your own settings / campaigns. We discuss variations of the Western, like Sci-Fi Westerns and even the Post Apocalypse Western.

“If you want a woman in an old western town, there are only three occupations open to her, hooking, schoolmarming, and anyone called Ma.”

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-fourteen-the-bechdel-test-and-westerns/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss the Bechdel Test, how it relates to female roles in Westerns, and how both of those topics relate to RPG's. Then we discuss a couple of really good Westerns, some lessons that can be learned from them and added to your own se... In which Jim and I discuss the Bechdel Test, how it relates to female roles in Westerns, and how both of those topics relate to RPG's. Then we discuss a couple of really good Westerns, some lessons that can be learned from them and added to your own settings / campaigns. We discuss variations of the Western, like Sci-Fi Westerns and even the Post Apocalypse Western. Adventure Week! JiffyCon ConnectiCon Will not be at GenCon ... but the FtB guys will! Galactic Watercool Podcast Wikipedia: Bechdel Test also see: Bechdeltest.com Roger Ebert's review of Jonah Hex "If you want a woman in an old western town, there are only three occupations open to her, hooking, schoolmarming, and anyone called Ma." Movie: Silverado Movie: Dances with Wolves Bedouin Hospitality Movie: The Postman Author: S. M. Stirling Novel: Dies the Fire Novel Island in the Sea of Time Forum Post: Viletta Vadim comments on sandbox video games Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:06:43 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-fourteen-the-bechdel-test-and-westerns/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000015_PftDCast_the_bechdel_test_and_westerns.mp3 Episode Thirteen – A-Team / 80′s Action TV Mashup http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/CxH-smrnsTs/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-thirteen-a-team-80s-action-tv-mashup/#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:13:55 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=85 In which Jim and I discuss his “A-Team / 80′s Action TV Mashup” one-shot. We discuss why action movies from the 80′s make such good RPG fodder, and why some stories are much harder to tell in RPG form then their TV/Movie form. I go on a bit of a rant about TV show low-balling “It’s about the plot! / No, it was never about the plot!” marketing, and finally Jim sings the praises of “Red Dead Redemption.”

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-thirteen-a-team-80s-action-tv-mashup/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss his "A-Team / 80's Action TV Mashup" one-shot. We discuss why action movies from the 80's make such good RPG fodder, and why some stories are much harder to tell in RPG form then their TV/Movie form. In which Jim and I discuss his "A-Team / 80's Action TV Mashup" one-shot. We discuss why action movies from the 80's make such good RPG fodder, and why some stories are much harder to tell in RPG form then their TV/Movie form. I go on a bit of a rant about TV show low-balling "It's about the plot! / No, it was never about the plot!" marketing, and finally Jim sings the praises of "Red Dead Redemption." TV: A-team Movie: A-Team TV: Remington Steele TV: The Fall Guy TV: Airwolf TV: Knight Rider Movie: Big Touble in Little China Movie: Streets of Fire Movie: Reign of Fire Movie: The 13th Warrior TV: Highlander, the Series TV: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Comics: Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen Movie: Watchmen Movie: Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths NetFlix Streaming Comic: Rising Stars TV: Lost TV: Battlestar Galactica Forum thread: Political Intrigue VG: Red Dead Redemption Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 56:12 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-thirteen-a-team-80s-action-tv-mashup/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000014_PftDCast_Episode_Thirteen_A-Team_Mashup.mp3 Episode Twelve – Group Alchemy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/1hUMzCYG_Tk/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-twelve-group-alchemy/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:15 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=78 [To make up for the delay, I've got a SUPER SIZED episode twelve for you!]

Jeb and I discuss the campaign’s he’s run for us, and how the player group slowly developed into a more cohesive whole – and how our play improved from campaign to campaign. Oh, and we also discuss tons of sources for campaign material and how it was actually used in some of the most successful campaign’s I’ve played in.


]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-twelve-group-alchemy/feed/ 0 [To make up for the delay, I've got a SUPER SIZED episode twelve for you!] - Jeb and I discuss the campaign's he's run for us, and how the player group slowly developed into a more cohesive whole - and how our play improved from campaign to campaign. [To make up for the delay, I've got a SUPER SIZED episode twelve for you!] Jeb and I discuss the campaign's he's run for us, and how the player group slowly developed into a more cohesive whole - and how our play improved from campaign to campaign. Oh, and we also discuss tons of sources for campaign material and how it was actually used in some of the most successful campaign's I've played in. Event: Adventure Week! RPG: GURPS Cyberpunk RPG: Shadowrun 4th ed RPG: QAGS 2nd Edition Author: David Brin - who wrote the Uplift War series Author: Larry Niven - who wrote the Ringworld series Author: Orson Scott Card - who wrote Ender's Game Video Game: Halo RPG: Traveler - now published by Mongoose Publishing RPG: Journal of the Travelers Aid Society Movie: Charade RPG: GURPS Psionics Movie: Four Brothers RPG: GURPS In Nomine Book: Weird Massachusetts TV: Dead Like Me TV: Reaper (2007) Wikipedia: Asteroth News: Water Main Break in Boston Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:23:58 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-twelve-group-alchemy/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000013_PftDCast_Episode_Twelve_Group_Alchemy.mp3 Episode Eleven – Recursive Narrative http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/UNpbd__iqkk/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-eleven-recursive-narrative/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:57:06 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=76 In which Jim and I discuss recursive narrative (story-within-a-story), how it’s been used in TV shows and movies and some great examples of uses within an RPG campaign. Plus, we say “Brown Betty” a lot.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-eleven-recursive-narrative/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I discuss recursive narrative (story-within-a-story), how it's been used in TV shows and movies and some great examples of uses within an RPG campaign. Plus, we say "Brown Betty" a lot. Fringe - "Brown Betty" In which Jim and I discuss recursive narrative (story-within-a-story), how it's been used in TV shows and movies and some great examples of uses within an RPG campaign. Plus, we say "Brown Betty" a lot. Fringe - "Brown Betty" Raymond Chandler novels Film Noir 1,001 Arabian Nights (Wikipedia) Story-within-a-Story (Wikipedia) Richard Burton's Original 1,001 Nights Arabian Tales The Arabian Tales by Andrew Lang (Project Gutenberg) Audio reading of Andrew Lang's 'Arabian Night' (LibriVox) Star Trek: The Next Generation - "Tapestry" Shadowrun / Vampire: The Masquerade, (crazy cross-time, crossover, duel-system, session!) Happy Jack's RPG Podcast Stargate: SG1 - "There but for the Grace of God" Supernatural Stargate: SG1 RPG using Spycraft Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 44:18 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/06/episode-eleven-recursive-narrative/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000012_PftDCast_Episode_Eleven_Recursive_Narrative.mp3 Episode Ten – Intro Jeb http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/CRrGo1UDJ6I/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-ten-intro-jeb/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:56 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=70 In which Jim and I are joined by Jeb, one of my current GM’s and a soon-to-be resident of Cincinnati, OH. We give Jeb a chance to introduce himself, discuss his background and how it’s influenced his game style, and then both Jim and Jeb discuss integrating into new communities, finding new gaming groups, and weeding through players.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-ten-intro-jeb/feed/ 0 In which Jim and I are joined by Jeb, one of my current GM's and a soon-to-be resident of Cincinnati, OH. We give Jeb a chance to introduce himself, discuss his background and how it's influenced his game style, In which Jim and I are joined by Jeb, one of my current GM's and a soon-to-be resident of Cincinnati, OH. We give Jeb a chance to introduce himself, discuss his background and how it's influenced his game style, and then both Jim and Jeb discuss integrating into new communities, finding new gaming groups, and weeding through players. Harry Potter, book one, first edition, signed - possibly worth: $6,500 Meetup.org GURPS Vehicles Toledo War (or the Michigan-Ohio War) Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 55:36 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-ten-intro-jeb/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000011_PftDCast_Episode_Ten_Intro_Jeb.mp3 Episode Nine – Clash of the Titans http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/d1dTq-alWHY/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-nine-clash-of-the-titans/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 05:16:36 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=67 In which Jim and I review Clash of the Titans, both for what they did right as well as what we would have changed. Then we discuss plots with resourceful hero’s, and finally how to get player buy-in for more dramatic opening game sessions.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-nine-clash-of-the-titans/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I review Clash of the Titans, both for what they did right as well as what we would have changed. Then we discuss plots with resourceful hero's, and finally how to get player buy-in for more dramatic opening game sessions. - In which Jim and I review Clash of the Titans, both for what they did right as well as what we would have changed. Then we discuss plots with resourceful hero's, and finally how to get player buy-in for more dramatic opening game sessions. Clash of the Titans (2010) Clash of the Titans (1981) Wishmaster (1997) Everway RPG Gaslight Press Everway Site The Everweb Sliders (TV, 1995-2000) Cleavant Derricks plays "Rembrandt 'Crying Man' Brown" Harry Potter - London King's Cross Railway Station, Platform 9¾ Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 54:28 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-nine-clash-of-the-titans/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000010_PftDCast_Episode_Nine_Clash_of_the_Titans.mp3 Episode Eight – Choosing not Chosen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/VS4JRJIn5hA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-eight-choosing-not-chosen/#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 17:46:48 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=65 In which I rant about hero’s who choose their path or are chosen for it, and then we get talking about time travel tropes, possibilities, and solutions. Finally I drop an acronym and we call it a night.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-eight-choosing-not-chosen/feed/ 0 In which I rant about hero's who choose their path or are chosen for it, and then we get talking about time travel tropes, possibilities, and solutions. Finally I drop an acronym and we call it a night. Horatio Hornblower The Losers (2010) In which I rant about hero's who choose their path or are chosen for it, and then we get talking about time travel tropes, possibilities, and solutions. Finally I drop an acronym and we call it a night. Horatio Hornblower The Losers (2010) Wedge Antilles Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) The Time Machine (2002) Temporal Paradox Harry Turtledove SCAMPER Substitute Combine Adapt Modify Put to other use Eliminate Rearrange Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 53:57 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-eight-choosing-not-chosen/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000009_Episode_Eight_Choosing_not_Chosen.mp3 Minisode One – Poems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/sbp8Y5nUIoQ/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/minisode-one-poems/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 04:39:25 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=62 In which I explain what a “Minisode” is, and why I’m producing them, and then share some poems that inspire RPG campaign elements. Hey, it’s only 7:30 long – what do you have to lose?

Poem One

That is not dead which can eternal lie.
And with strange aeons even death may die.

H. P. Lovecraft

Poem Two

OZYMANDIAS
I met a traveller from an antique land
Who said Two vast and trunkless legs of stone
Stand in the desart Near them on the sand
Half sunk a shattered visage lies whose frown
And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command
Tell that its sculptor well those passions read
Which yet survive stamped on these lifeless things
The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed
And on the pedestal these words appear
My name is Ozymandias king of kings
Look on my works ye Mighty and despair
Nothing beside remains. Round the decay
Of that colossal wreck boundless and bare
The lone and level sands stretch far away

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Poem Three – Hatauva

Read from “A Word Like Fire” by Dick Barnes based on a Serrano creation myth.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/minisode-one-poems/feed/ 0 In which I explain what a "Minisode" is, and why I'm producing them, and then share some poems that inspire RPG campaign elements. Hey, it's only 7:30 long - what do you have to lose? - Poem One That is not dead which can eternal lie. In which I explain what a "Minisode" is, and why I'm producing them, and then share some poems that inspire RPG campaign elements. Hey, it's only 7:30 long - what do you have to lose? Poem One That is not dead which can eternal lie. And with strange aeons even death may die. H. P. Lovecraft Poem Two OZYMANDIAS I met a traveller from an antique land Who said Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desart Near them on the sand Half sunk a shattered visage lies whose frown And wrinkled lip and sneer of cold command Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive stamped on these lifeless things The hand that mocked them and the heart that fed And on the pedestal these words appear My name is Ozymandias king of kings Look on my works ye Mighty and despair Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away Percy Bysshe Shelley Poem Three - Hatauva Read from "A Word Like Fire" by Dick Barnes based on a Serrano creation myth. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 7:37 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/05/minisode-one-poems/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000008_Minisode_One_Poems.mp3 Episode Seven – Arcanum http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/P88rJ8xgwks/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-seven-arcanum/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 20:26:53 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=57 In which Jim and I talk about his long running Arcanum campaign. Then discuss the pro’s and con’s of finite-run campaigns. And finally come off sounding like octogenarians longing for nap time at the nursing home.

Right off the bat, corrections:

  1. “Fear the Brute” is supposed to be “Fear the Boot” – you’d think after 3+ years I’d know how to say it right.
  2. “Frank L. Baum” is supposed to be “L. Frank Baum” – I believe this is referred to as an “over correction,” in any case, I said it wrong.

Things referenced in the episode:

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-seven-arcanum/feed/ 1 In which Jim and I talk about his long running Arcanum campaign. Then discuss the pro's and con's of finite-run campaigns. And finally come off sounding like octogenarians longing for nap time at the nursing home. - Right off the bat, corrections: - In which Jim and I talk about his long running Arcanum campaign. Then discuss the pro's and con's of finite-run campaigns. And finally come off sounding like octogenarians longing for nap time at the nursing home. Right off the bat, corrections: "Fear the Brute" is supposed to be "Fear the Boot" - you'd think after 3+ years I'd know how to say it right. "Frank L. Baum" is supposed to be "L. Frank Baum" - I believe this is referred to as an "over correction," in any case, I said it wrong. Things referenced in the episode: Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum The Zorcerer of Zo - Once Upon a Time, in the Zantabulous Land of Zo. . . Though it wasn't mentioned during the episode, there was an Arcanum Role Playing Game Jim was referring to the Arcanum video game We mentioned Deadlands as a source of inspiration The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling J. Michael Strazynski - who authored such things as ... Babylon 5 Rising Stars Lost in Space VR.5 - apparently only ten (10) episodes aired? Wow, no wonder few people remember. Harper's Island Happy Town Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:08:39 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/05/episode-seven-arcanum/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000007_PftDCast_Arcanum.mp3 Episode Six – with guest co-host Jim (“Missing” Part 2) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/kF0zqLxvy4U/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-%e2%80%93-with-guest-co-host-jim-missing-part-2/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:34:46 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=39 In which Jim Dunning joins me, again, and we continue to discuss his custom settings and campaigns. My voice is pretty rough from seasonal allergies, and I apologize for that! Jim does do most of the talking, and my voice should be much better … or at least back to normal for Ep. 7.

The “missing” is a little bit of an inside joke. On the one hand, it took much longer to get this episode out then usual, and on the other hand, Jim is joining PftDCast as a regular co-host and we won’t be using “part x” in the title any more.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-%e2%80%93-with-guest-co-host-jim-missing-part-2/feed/ 0 In which Jim Dunning joins me, again, and we continue to discuss his custom settings and campaigns. My voice is pretty rough from seasonal allergies, and I apologize for that! Jim does do most of the talking, and my voice should be much better ... In which Jim Dunning joins me, again, and we continue to discuss his custom settings and campaigns. My voice is pretty rough from seasonal allergies, and I apologize for that! Jim does do most of the talking, and my voice should be much better ... or at least back to normal for Ep. 7. The "missing" is a little bit of an inside joke. On the one hand, it took much longer to get this episode out then usual, and on the other hand, Jim is joining PftDCast as a regular co-host and we won't be using "part x" in the title any more. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 54:34 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-%e2%80%93-with-guest-co-host-jim-missing-part-2/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000006_PftDCast_Jim_Part_2.mp3 Episode Five – with guest co-host Jim (Part 1) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/KCcSNUmjCdA/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-with-guest-co-host-jim-part-1/#comments Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:06:22 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=36 In which an old friend and long time GM answers some questions and reminisces about D&D “before it was evil.”

Special Note: Due to a heavy work load and his status as a full time student, Michael Mills’ participation in this podcast will be very limited. He will no longer be able to regularly co-host it with me, but may be able to submit occasional segments and cover events out west. While I understand and wish him the best, his presence here will be missed. I still hope to meet him in person some day, perhaps Fear the Con 4? Thanks for all of your great ideas and help, Michael!

In any case, the show will go on. I’ll do more segments with interesting people I know, and whether or not I end up with a new, regular co-host or not, there will be content. Thanks for sticking around and thank you, again, for your time!

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-with-guest-co-host-jim-part-1/feed/ 0 In which an old friend and long time GM answers some questions and reminisces about D&D "before it was evil." Star Frontiers Earthdawn Mage: The Awakening Dyson Sphere Percy Jackson & the Olympians Dice, Food, Lodging - In which an old friend and long time GM answers some questions and reminisces about D&D "before it was evil." Star Frontiers Earthdawn Mage: The Awakening Dyson Sphere Percy Jackson & the Olympians Dice, Food, Lodging Special Note: Due to a heavy work load and his status as a full time student, Michael Mills' participation in this podcast will be very limited. He will no longer be able to regularly co-host it with me, but may be able to submit occasional segments and cover events out west. While I understand and wish him the best, his presence here will be missed. I still hope to meet him in person some day, perhaps Fear the Con 4? Thanks for all of your great ideas and help, Michael! In any case, the show will go on. I'll do more segments with interesting people I know, and whether or not I end up with a new, regular co-host or not, there will be content. Thanks for sticking around and thank you, again, for your time! Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:01:46 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/04/episode-five-with-guest-co-host-jim-part-1/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000005_PftDCast_cohost_Jim_Part_1.mp3 Episode Four – What is Science Fiction? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/7ZjbNTUPm6k/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-four-what-is-science-fiction/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:02:38 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=33 In which the hosts discuss the recent movie The Box, the authors Orson Scott Card and Stanislaw Lem, and the classic short story, The Monkey’s Paw – all in an effort to describe What is Science Fiction? There’s a method to our madness, we’re getting ready to discuss Battlestar Galactica!

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-four-what-is-science-fiction/feed/ 0 In which the hosts discuss the recent movie The Box, the authors Orson Scott Card and Stanislaw Lem, and the classic short story, The Monkey's Paw - all in an effort to describe What is Science Fiction? There's a method to our madness, In which the hosts discuss the recent movie The Box, the authors Orson Scott Card and Stanislaw Lem, and the classic short story, The Monkey's Paw - all in an effort to describe What is Science Fiction? There's a method to our madness, we're getting ready to discuss Battlestar Galactica! Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 47:21 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-four-what-is-science-fiction/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000004_PftDCast_What_is_Science_Fiction.mp3 Episode Three – Stargate Universe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/Z4nv0VYM1OM/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-three-stargate-universe/#comments Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:01:46 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=31 This week, Steve and Michael discuss Stargate’s latest addition to its franchise; SG: Universe. The hosts also reference the earlier works as they discuss what can be taken away from the stories.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-three-stargate-universe/feed/ 0 This week, Steve and Michael discuss Stargate's latest addition to its franchise; SG: Universe. The hosts also reference the earlier works as they discuss what can be taken away from the stories. This week, Steve and Michael discuss Stargate's latest addition to its franchise; SG: Universe. The hosts also reference the earlier works as they discuss what can be taken away from the stories. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 1:04:05 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-three-stargate-universe/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000003_PftDCast_SG-Universe.mp3 Episode Two – Avatar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/C-ZfuKkLQo0/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-two-avatar/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:50:57 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=28 In which Michael and I discuss Avatar, mention Das Boot, and brainstorm ideas for interesting characters based around something ‘missing’ or having a disadvantage.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-two-avatar/feed/ 0 In which Michael and I discuss Avatar, mention Das Boot, and brainstorm ideas for interesting characters based around something 'missing' or having a disadvantage. In which Michael and I discuss Avatar, mention Das Boot, and brainstorm ideas for interesting characters based around something 'missing' or having a disadvantage. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 43:04 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-two-avatar/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000002_PftDCast_Avatar.mp3 Episode One – Host Introductions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PftDCast/~3/_E3kGHTNs-c/ http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-one-host-introductions/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:38:37 +0000 steve@pftdcast.com http://pftdcast.com/?p=15 Here’s episode one … finally. Bumpers, titles, a co-host … everything!

Michael and Steve make some introductions, discuss some of our favorite movies, and wrap it up by applying it to table-top roleplaying games.

]]> http://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-one-host-introductions/feed/ 0 Here's episode one ... finally. Bumpers, titles, a co-host ... everything! - Michael and Steve make some introductions, discuss some of our favorite movies, and wrap it up by applying it to table-top roleplaying games. Here's episode one ... finally. Bumpers, titles, a co-host ... everything! Michael and Steve make some introductions, discuss some of our favorite movies, and wrap it up by applying it to table-top roleplaying games. Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and Guests clean 48:35 rpg,roleplaying,game,media,movie,tv,television,book,comic,video,game,creativity,story,story,tellinghttp://pftdcast.com/2010/03/episode-one-host-introductions/http://pftdcast.com/resources/000001_Postcards-from-the-Dungeon.mp3 Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.Postcards from the Dungeon: Hosts and GuestsnonadultWhere creativity meets table-top roleplaying games