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<p>Most of us GM's have been there. The dice or other circumstances form a fatal chain reaction that leads to a total party kill. Join <a target="_blank" href="https://go.twitch.tv/miketvlive">Mike TV</a> (of Get Set Go fame) and I as we commiserate over how learning from such things is critical to becoming a better storyteller. Oh and check out his music if you're not already a fan!</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> Robotech<br /><strong>Genre:</strong> Science Fiction<br /><strong>Game System:</strong> Palladium</p><h3>Guest Links:</h3><p dir="ltr"><strong>Twitch</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://go.twitch.tv/miketvlive">https://go.twitch.tv/miketvlive</a><br /><strong>Patreon</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.patreon.com/getsetgo">https://www.patreon.com/getsetgo</a><br /><strong>Music</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.getsetgomusic.com/">http://www.getsetgomusic.com/</a><br /><strong>Twitter</strong>: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/miketvofgsg">https://twitter.com/miketvofgsg</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most of us GM's have been there. The TPK. Join Mike TV (of Get Set Go fame) and I as we commiserate over one of his!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Most of us GM's have been there. The dice or other circumstances form a fatal chain reaction that leads to a total party kill. Join Mike TV (of Get Set Go fame) and I as we commiserate over how learning from such things is critical to becoming a better storyteller. Oh and check out his music if you're not already a fan!</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1509593576510-KPDAATCGZ06OII389UMN/MVC-0006.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fa8be48e7b0fc09ee46e6c/1509592089838/MVC-0006.mp3" length="36713706" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fa8be48e7b0fc09ee46e6c/1509592089838/MVC-0006.mp3" length="36713706" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>David Barrentine &#x26; The Hidden Goddess</title><category>Multiverse Cafe</category><dc:creator>Charlie Hoover</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://geekquestioner.com/mvc/0005-david-barrentine-and-the-hidden-goddess</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197:58cb27d8b8a79b533544bae3:59ba08397eff41a09684b25e</guid><description><![CDATA[Come hear the epic tale of a goddess trapped in mortal form as I meet up with 11 year veteran DM David Barrentine. It's a fantastic example of how long term planning, and a bit of flexibility, can really pay off in a big way!

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<p>Come hear the epic tale of a goddess trapped in mortal form as I meet up with 11 year veteran DM <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/david.barrentine.7">David Barrentine</a>. It's a fantastic example of how long term planning, and a bit of flexibility, can really pay off in a big way!</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> The World of Oranth<br /><strong>Genre:</strong> High Fantasy<br /><strong>Game System:</strong> Dungeons &amp; Dragons 5th Edition</p><h3>Guest Links:</h3><p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/david.barrentine.7">https://www.facebook.com/david.barrentine.7</a><br />DeviantArt:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://davidfink.deviantart.com/">https://davidfink.deviantart.com/</a><br />The Tribute Artwork:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2jqtxpu">http://bit.ly/2jqtxpu</a><br />Knights of the Shadow Realm:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://koshr.mattsmith.in/">http://koshr.mattsmith.in/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Come hear the epic tale of a goddess trapped in mortal form as I meet up with 11 year veteran DM David Barrentine.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Come hear the epic tale of a goddess trapped in mortal form as I meet up with 11 year veteran DM David Barrentine. It's a fantastic example of how long term planning, and a bit of flexibility, can really pay off in a big way!

Setting: The World of Oranth
Genre: High Fantasy
Game System: Dungeons &amp; Dragons 5th Edition</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>28:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1505364701112-QGTAAKY9TCMOKNAF219F/MVC-0005.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbf62652deaef5c4ac51c/1509670862340/MVC-0005.mp3" length="40319242" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbf62652deaef5c4ac51c/1509670862340/MVC-0005.mp3" length="40319242" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>Becky Scott &#x26; The Vorpal Bowler Hat</title><category>Multiverse Cafe</category><dc:creator>Charlie Hoover</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:07:01 +0000</pubDate><link>https://geekquestioner.com/mvc/0004-becky-scott-the-vorpal-bowler-hat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197:58cb27d8b8a79b533544bae3:59a7929112abd9e692d8ce28</guid><description><![CDATA[In this episode I sit down with super-geek Becky Scott as we learn the true meaning of D&D christmas during her first time behind the DM screen...

Setting: Port City of Muman
Genre: High Fantasy
Game System: Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="
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<p>In this episode I sit down with super-geek Becky Scott as we learn the true meaning of D&amp;D christmas during her first time behind the DM screen...</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong> Port City of Muman<br /><strong>Genre:</strong>&nbsp;High Fantasy<br /><strong>Game System:</strong>&nbsp;Dungeons &amp; Dragons 4th Edition</p><h3>Guest Links:</h3><p>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2xAg0i7">http://bit.ly/2xAg0i7</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>#0004 - Becky Scott &amp; The Vorpal Bowler Hat</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>In this episode I sit down with super-geek Becky Scott as we learn the true meaning of D&amp;D christmas during her first time behind the DM screen...

Setting: Port City of Muman
Genre: High Fantasy
Game System: Dungeons &amp; Dragons 4th Edition</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>25:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1504155145680-MM3ZJFJ0RG8IZ7G8VQVM/MVC-0004.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbf580d9297e902c62227/1509670846853/MVC-0004.mp3" length="36513095" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbf580d9297e902c62227/1509670846853/MVC-0004.mp3" length="36513095" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>Tony Arsenault &#x26; The Epic Rat Swarm</title><category>Multiverse Cafe</category><dc:creator>Charlie Hoover</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://geekquestioner.com/mvc/0003-tony-arsenault-the-epic-rat-swarm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197:58cb27d8b8a79b533544bae3:599f85e5ff7c50ee39781003</guid><description><![CDATA[Come listen to artist (and 20 year gaming veteran) Tony Arsenault as he regales us with a story of 1st level adventurers and some very unlucky dice rolls. We learn to not underestimate swarms of rats and to never leave the rogue behind...

Setting: Ravenguard /  Forgotten Realms
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<p>Come listen to artist (and 20 year gaming veteran)&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/graphicpirate">Tony Arsenault</a> as he regales us with a story of 1st level adventurers and some very unlucky dice rolls. We learn to not underestimate swarms of rats and to never leave the rogue behind...</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong>&nbsp;Ravenguard / &nbsp;Forgotten Realms<br /><strong>Genre:</strong>&nbsp;High Fantasy<br /><strong>Game System:</strong>&nbsp;Dungeons &amp; Dragons 4th Edition</p><h3><strong>Guest Links:</strong></h3><p>Gaming: Arawolf or GraphicPirate<br />Facebook:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/graphicpirate">https://www.facebook.com/graphicpirate</a><br />G+ Profile:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2wCTEPQ">http://bit.ly/2wCTEPQ</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>#0003 - Tony Arsenault &amp; The Epic Rat Swarm</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Come listen to artist (and 20 year gaming veteran) Tony Arsenault as he regales us with a story of 1st level adventurers and some very unlucky dice rolls. We learn to not underestimate swarms of rats and to never leave the rogue behind...

Setting: Ravenguard /  Forgotten Realms
Genre: High Fantasy
Game System: Dungeons &amp; Dragons 4th Edition</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>16:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1503628317037-27Z5CX6BRY0W66AHPK63/MVC-003.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe4064265fc0ed6d4908/1509670660706/MVC-0003.mp3" length="23519162" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe4064265fc0ed6d4908/1509670660706/MVC-0003.mp3" length="23519162" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>Markus Christopher &#x26; The Klingon Surprise</title><category>Multiverse Cafe</category><dc:creator>Charlie Hoover</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://geekquestioner.com/mvc/0002-markus-christopher-the-klingon-surprise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197:58cb27d8b8a79b533544bae3:599e2c7c197aea5238571538</guid><description><![CDATA[Listen in as I sit down with long time gamer Markus Christopher and we geek out over something any GM will commiserate about... That insanely memorable encounter the players remember for years after, but that you pulled out of nowhere at the last moment. This one just happens to take place on a Klingon starship with a very unwelcome guest aboard...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="
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<p>Listen in as I sit down with long time gamer <a target="_blank" href="https://plus.google.com/+MarkusChristopher">Markus Christopher</a> and we geek out over something any GM will commiserate about...&nbsp;That insanely memorable encounter the players remember for years after, but that you pulled out of nowhere at the last moment. This one just happens to take place on a Klingon starship with a very unwelcome guest aboard...</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong>&nbsp;A Klingon Starship<br /><strong>Genre:</strong>&nbsp;Science Fiction<br /><strong>Game System:</strong>&nbsp;Home-brew version of GURPS</p><h3><strong>Guest Links:</strong></h3><p>G+ Profile: <a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2xuvvrk">https://plus.google.com/+MarkusChristopher</a><br />Facebook:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/a.mark.christopher">https://www.facebook.com/a.mark.christopher</a><br />BoardGameGeek:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://bit.ly/2xuvvrk">http://bit.ly/2xuvvrk</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>#0002 - Markus Christopher &amp; The Klingon Surprise</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Listen in as I sit down with long time gamer Markus Christopher and we geek out over something any GM will commiserate about... That insanely memorable encounter the players remember for years after, but that you pulled out of nowhere at the last moment. This one just happens to take place on a Klingon starship with a very unwelcome guest aboard...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>18:49</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1503539026128-RO0SCC9X1OF6NI5IZFNU/MVC-0002.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe2e8165f5e83ce268b6/1509670658140/MVC-0002.mp3" length="26486469" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe2e8165f5e83ce268b6/1509670658140/MVC-0002.mp3" length="26486469" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item><item><title>Rick Heinz &#x26; The Grand Conspiracy</title><category>Multiverse Cafe</category><dc:creator>Charlie Hoover</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><link>https://geekquestioner.com/mvc/0001-rick-heinz-the-grand-conspiracy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197:58cb27d8b8a79b533544bae3:599cf7ddcd39c3e9d727cf15</guid><description><![CDATA[Join us as I sit down with author and game master Rick Heinz for his tale of supernatural intrigue. With prophecies of the world ending on the horizon, the world's best diplomats are selected by ancient creatures to serve them. Together they are thrust into an intense 10 week long negotiation with a demon of war to set the rules of engagement...]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure class="
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<p>Join us as I sit down with author and game master <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/crankybolt">Rick Heinz</a> for his tale of supernatural intrigue. With prophecies of the world ending on the horizon, the world's best diplomats are selected by ancient creatures to serve them. Together they are thrust into an intense 10 week long negotiation with a demon of war to set the rules of engagement...</p><p><strong>Setting:</strong>&nbsp;The world of the Seventh Age<br /><strong>Genre:</strong>&nbsp;Urban Fantasy<br /><strong>Game System:</strong>&nbsp;Eclipse Phase, Shadowrun, White Wolf</p><h3><strong>Guest Links:</strong></h3><p>Rick's Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/crankybolt">https://twitter.com/crankybolt</a><br />Inkshares Profile: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.inkshares.com/rick-heinz">https://www.inkshares.com/rick-heinz</a></p>]]></content:encoded><itunes:author>Charlie Hoover</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>#0001 - Rick Heinz &amp; The Grand Conspiracy</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Join us as I sit down with author and game master Rick Heinz for his tale of supernatural intrigue. With prophecies of the world ending on the horizon, the world's best diplomats are selected by ancient creatures to serve them. Together they are thrust into an intense 10 week long negotiation with a demon of war to set the rules of engagement...</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>33:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/1503460944481-KJ2AD274JP1NFI2EKM8G/MVC+%230001.png?format=1500w"/><enclosure url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe0de31d19c9d1700292/1509670670272/MVC-0001.mp3" length="47336564" type="audio/mpeg"/><media:content url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58616771e4fcb5ea1259f197/t/59fbbe0de31d19c9d1700292/1509670670272/MVC-0001.mp3" length="47336564" type="audio/mpeg" isDefault="true" medium="audio"/></item></channel></rss>