The Canon Puncture Show

Canon Puncture 136: Camp Nerdly old and new

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:33:46 +0000

Hey all! This weekend is Camp Nerdly 6, a con held in Virginia (the US) at a campground in the woods. I found a discussion about Camp Nerdly 5 between Arnold, myself and Kelley (before Kelley joined as a host!) and I wanted to share it with you. They give a good rundown about the [...]

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Canon Puncture 135: How We Play – Character Sheets

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:51:12 +0000

Welcome to a new episode of How We Play! This is a miniseries where we offer tips and tricks that are specific to either games we love to play or ways we like to play them. In this episode, Arnold shares his love of making custom character sheets for games he’s GMing. Character Sheets Discussed: [...]

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Canon Puncture 134: Game Advocates – Earthdawn

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:43:13 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single tabletop role-playing game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s [...]

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Canon Puncture 133: New Years Gamer Resolutions!

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 17:37:51 +0000

Join Arnold, Rich and new co-host Kelley as they wrap-up 2012 and talk about 2013. 2012 Gamer Resolution results Top 3 2012 Gaming Moments 2013 Gamer Resolutions

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Canon Puncture 132: Game Advocates – Freemarket

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:14:23 +0000

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Canon Puncture 131: Dragoncon GoD Post Mortem

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:27:49 +0000

This episode Rich and Arnold are joined by guest host Kelley. We catch up and then Arnold and Kelley break down how they organized Games on Demand, what feedback they received and what they want to do in the future. This is a solid resource if you’re thinking about doing a gaming event at a [...]

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Canon Puncture 130: Kickstarter and Mecha Combiners

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:56:26 +0000

This episode Rich has on Original Co-Host Chris Perrin to talk about what he’s learned from his first Kickstarter. Plus, Chris shares info on his ongoing Mecha Combiners Kickstarter. Check out the Kickstarter, which ends on May 31, 2012. Direct Download: http://canonpuncture.geekyandgenki.com/audio/130-canonpuncture130-mechacombiners.mp3

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Canon Puncture 129: Game Advocates – Beat to Quarters

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:14 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Ryan Shelton, another fine member of the gamer forum Roludo. He's also the host of the new podcast Roll for News. Ryan advocates for Beat to Quarters, a game by Neil Gow.

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Canon Puncture 128: How We Play Dogs in the Vineyard

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:54:18 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of How We Play! This is a miniseries that Arnold and I will be trying out where we offer tips and tricks that are specific to a single RPG based on what we’ve read and found in actual play. All feedback on this is very much appreciated! Direct Download: http://canonpuncture.geekyandgenki.com/audio/128-canonpuncture128-HWP-dogs.mp3 [...]

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Canon Puncture 127: Jadeclaw GM Tips

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 03:38:51 +0000

Arnold interrupts a regular catch-up episode by dropping some serious knowledge on us. He shares how his GM Toolbox aides him in running Jadeclaw, an anthropomorphic Asian fantasy game. Some really intriguing techniques discussed in application here!

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Canon Puncture 126: Game Advocates – Lady Blackbird

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:38:04 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Jason Pitre, another fine member of the gamer forum Roludo. Jason is the head honcho of Genesis of Legend Publishing. Jason advocates for Lady Blackbird by John Harper.

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Canon Puncture 125: Kiss My Axe Interview

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:05:02 +0000

Rich interviews Fraser Ronald of the Accidental Survivors Podcast about his new Viking RPG called Kiss My Axe. KMA is a high action RPG with light rules to get you started quickly. Tune in to learn more about the game. You can find the Kiss My Axe bundle (the game plus an adventure to get [...]

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Canon Puncture 124: Game Advocates – Barbarians of Lemuria

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:21:11 +0000

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Canon Puncture 123: At Our Tables

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:44:30 +0000

Rich and Arnold sit down to catch up on the myriad of games they’re playing. Of particular note is Arnold’s Dread hack and how he used it to bridge a gap of time in the campaign. Rich just blathers on about the Skype and play-by-forum games he’s playing. Arnold’s Dread questions can be found [...]

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Canon Puncture 122: Monster of the Week RPG

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 23:16:44 +0000

Rich interviews Michael Sands about his upcoming RPG Monster of the Week. This exciting modern day hunter game (that isn’t made by White Wolf, Jarvis) is coming soon. Get a beta copy and even more cool goodies by pledging on his Indie Go Go campaign (which ends January 29, 2012). Monster of the Week Indie [...]

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Canon Puncture 121: 2011 Wrap-Up

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:28:52 +0000

Welcome to our annual year-end wrap-up!

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Canon Puncture 120: Game Advocates – Dirty Secrets

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:51:33 +0000

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Canon Puncture 119: Fifth Season Primer

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:07:39 +0000

We're BACK! We're switching some things up for the fifth season of the show, so Arnold and I sat down to catch up and then talk about what's in store for you. We have a Google Plus Group now (look for Canon Puncture in G+) and we're still on Facebook and as always, we have a forum on the wonderful rpgcrosstalk.webs.com. We'd love to hear from you!

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Canon Puncture 118: Kickstart Zombies, Run!

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 03:05:03 +0000

Rich sits down with Adrian Hon of Six to Start and writer Naomi, the brains behind the upcoming smartphone running RPG called Zombies, Run! The Kickstarter ends the morning of October 10th, so check it out now! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sixtostart/zombies-run-a-running-game-and-audio-adventure-for?ref=live

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Gearing up for Season Five!

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:48:42 +0000

That’s right, don’t call it a pod-fade! Arnold and I will begin recording episodes for season five of the Diana Jones Award nominated Canon Puncture show and it is going to be the best season ever! We will be continuing the popular Game Avocates series where we talk to regular every day gamers about an [...]

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Canon Puncture 117: Jarad Shares the Love

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:09:43 +0000

Arnold and Rich have a chat over Skype with their gamer buddy Jarad. We discuss Lady Blackbird and the crossover potential of small press and conventional games.

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Canon Puncture 116: Organizing Cons with Arnold

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:18:53 +0000

Arnold Cassell sits down with a couple gamer buddies and the organizers of RoundCon for a roundtable about what it takes to make a con work, from a house-con or mini-con or an actual “con” con. Learn some Tips and Tricks from those who are brave enough to do this! * Promo for This Just [...]

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Canon Puncture 115: Clash Bowley

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:52:57 +0000

Rich sat down to have a nice long Skype chat with the prolific, award-winning game design Clash Bowley of Flying Mice Games. Rich cajoles Clash into talking about a bunch of the games he's developed, how his designs have changed and evolved and even gets him to talk about the four different resolution options he made for Starcluster 3.

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Canon Puncture 114: Game Advocates – Hero System

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:17:09 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Joel Rojas. Joel advocates for the Hero System Role-Playing Game (by Hero Games).

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Canon Puncture 113: Camp Nerdly and Norwood

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:05:16 +0000

In this episode, Arnold and Rich are joined by Chris Norwood, OG from waaay back. Norwood came down to Jax to attend a Clutch (a rock band) music concert with me and I wrestled him onto the mic. (Speaking of “the mic”, there’s a weird sound artifact that I spent a day trying to edit [...]

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Canon Puncture 112: Game Advocates – Dragon Age Tabletop RPG

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 09 May 2011 02:01:42 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designer(s) but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Daniel Perez. Daniel advocates for the Dragon Age Tabletop Role-Playing Game.

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Canon Puncture 111: The Doubleclicks!!!

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:36:19 +0000

This episode, Rich interviews the nerd folk band The Doubleclicks! These girls ROCK! Learn more about them here: http://thedoubleclicks.com/index.html

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Canon Puncture 110: Game Advocates – 1,001 Nights

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:21:10 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designers but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Evan Torner. Evan advocates for 1,001 Nights by Meg Baker.

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Canon Puncture 109: PEW, pt. 2

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:42 +0000

This episode, Arnold and Rich chat about the entries for their PEW Contest and announce the winner! Arnold and Rich do a post mortem on a house con that they affectionately called PEWCon. Lastly, they do mini-reviews of RPGKids and Dread House, two RPGs for Kids (in case the name of the first one fooled [...]

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Canon Puncture 108: Game Advocates – Unknown Armies

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:43:59 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designers but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Ryan Macklin, member of the Evil Hat team. Ryan advocates for Unknown Armies by Atlas Games.

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Canon Puncture 107: IIEE

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 05:41:57 +0000

This episode, Arnold and Rich discuss a conflict resolution approach that the excellent RPG: The Shadow of Yesterday calls "IIEE". Intention, Initiation, Execution and Effect.

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Canon Puncture 106: Game Advocates – Feng Shui

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 04:50:33 +0000

Game Advocates is a series of interviews about a single game, not with the game designers but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Jim Crocker, owner of Modern Myths LLC. Jim Crocker advocates for Feng Shui by Atlas Games.

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Canon Puncture 105: PEW! (Re-release)

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:12:04 +0000

This episode, Arnold introduces the concept of Pure Epic Win, the moment of awesome in an RPG that the book doesn't tell you about, but if you could bottle it, it would be the instant you would showcase for the game. We have introduced a PEW contest, too! From now until Thursday, February 24, 2011 at noon Eastern Standard Time, you can enter for the prize, a published RPG gamebook mailed straight to your house!

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Canon Puncture 104: Game Advocates – Contenders

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:41:30 +0000

Game Advocates is a miniseries of interviews about a single game, not with the game designers but with people who have thoroughly played the game. In Game Advocates we ask about how the game plays, what’s fun about it, possible pitfalls for new players, and why this and not another game. This episode’s advocate is Joe Murphy, editor on Collective Endeavor and free game producer at Palimpsest Games. Joe Murphy advocates for Contenders by Joe Prince.

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Canon Puncture 103: 2010 Wrap-Up

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:56:25 +0000

Happy 2011! This episode is our wrap-up of 2010, a chat about resolutions past and present and a look forward to 2011.

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Canon Puncture 102: Happy Epimas 2010

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:00:40 +0000

Are you still searching for some nifty new game to spring on a gamer who is near and dear to you? Are you looking for a cheap way to get yourself some awesome PDFs on the cheap? Epimas is here! What's Epimas? Rich talks to Eppy Ravachol (aka Epiclaus) about Epimas.

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Canon Puncture 101: Game Advocates – My Life With Master

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:46:27 +0000

This episode’s advocate is Adam Dray (the man who introduced me to Dogs in the Vineyard!), editor on Dresden Files RPG and One Bad Egg's games. Adam advocates for My Life With Master by Paul Czege.

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Canon Puncture 100!!! Achievement Unlocked!

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:11:59 +0000

Interviews: Luke Crane and Adventure Burner (http://burningwheel.org/) Luke mentioned his Rogue’s Gallery. Here it is: http://www.burningwheel.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Characters Chris Perrin and Mecha (Pre-order page: http://www.myheroicjourney.com/mecha-pre-order-page/) Congrats audio provided by: Remi Treuer, a thoughtful friend and former member of the amazing and inspirational podcast http://www.durham3.com/ Kristian Serrano of http://realityblurs.com/ Renato Ramonda, a very cool Italian fan; his blog [...]

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Canon Puncture 99: Game Advocates – Original D&D

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:25:38 +0000

This episode’s advocate is Tavis Allison, blogger on The Mule Abides and author in the Fight On! fanzine. Tavis advocates for Dungeons and Dragons in its originally published form.

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Canon Puncture 98: Sonic Legends Interview

theshow@canonpuncture.com (theshow@canonpuncture.com) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:39:21 +0000

Erika Lieberman & Christy Carew from Sonic-Legends discuss music in table top and live action RPGs. They discuss the pitfalls of music scores and how their specifically crafted music lends itself to enhance "immersion" and also keep players focused.

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