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Dear Gary, my player don't roleplay from 2022-01-26T00:44:05
We're DOING IT LIVE!!! RPG advice with questions fielded in real time. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/216.
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How to get 55 XP in ADND 1e from 2022-01-07T23:27:30
ADND n00bz try to play the game. We fight skeletons and find secret doors. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/215.
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If you knew you had 10 minutes to live from 2021-12-20T22:00:16
Yellow mold! Throwing axes at spiders! Verbal mapping! Failing to open doors! Looking things up! Audible frustration! Our first foray into ADND 1e dungeon delving truly has it all.
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Gearing Up for ADND 1e from 2021-12-04T21:00:12
An archaeology of play for First Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons! Gary says to start play by entering a village, finding a tavern, and buying gear. So that's what we do. This is not a "best p...
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Dear Gary, I have encountered human beings from 2021-11-22T16:50:59
Answering questions from Reddit and our patrons: What to do about a bad priest? My players don't like old school??? Best modules? Houserules to foster dramatic play? Best encumbrance rules? Show no...
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Demon Driven to the Maw - Cairn RPG from 2021-10-30T21:49:14
A spooky Halloween one shot of the excellent module Demon Driven to the Maw, using the Cairn RPG rules. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/211.
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Finale of Neoclassical Geek Revival 2e Preview from 2021-08-10T06:00:15
We finish up our preview of Neoclassical Geek Revival 2e, using the module A Thousand Dead Babies, both by Zzarchov Kowolski. Kickstarter for the 2e rules: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1594...
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Infinite Loop of Babies - Neoclassical Geek Revival 2e Preview Part 2 from 2021-06-15T06:00:23
We continue the 1K Dead Babies module using the 2e preview of Zzarchov's Neoclassical Geek Revival system. (Apologies for the weird background noise—will fix that for next time.) Show notes: https:...
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Neoclassical Geek Revival 2e Preview from 2021-05-27T03:31:04
We have a preview copy of the upcoming 2nd edition of Zzarchov Kowolski's (patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zzarchov, drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/4140/Zzarchov-Kowolski) N...
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Thulian Echoes Finale and Review from 2021-03-23T06:00:20
We finish up Thulian Echoes and give our thoughts. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/207.
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Dear Gary, Can a Vampire Die of Old Age? from 2021-03-03T02:14:34
GG NO RE answers your RPG questions again, from the technical to the social. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/206.
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Thulian Echoes Part 1 from 2021-02-09T07:00:28
We start up Thulian Echoes by Zzarchov Kowolski, an innovative and clever module that's easy to slot into most campaigns. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/205.
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Galaxy Far Away - Ultralite Star Wars from 2021-02-02T07:00:27
Asa runs a Star Wars game using the Galaxy Far Away ultralite rules from d66 Kobolds. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/204.
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Cyberpunk Red Jumpstart from 2020-12-08T07:00:25
Welcome to the dark future. We're playing the quickstart (excuse me, jumpstart) rules for Cyberpunk Red, the newest edition of the Cyberpunk roleplaying game. Keanu Reeves may or may not have guest...
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Dragonlance Finale in Which We Fight a Dragon from 2020-10-07T04:55:02
DRAGONS OF DESPAIR comes to its desperate end with a sequence-breaking dragon fight. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/202.
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A Game of Flavor Text - Dragonlance 2 from 2020-09-22T06:00:28
The fellers trek overland to find a white stag and an ancient city. We set a record for the most flavor text read in a single session. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/201.
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The First Time Dragonlance Has Been Played This Millennium from 2020-09-09T06:00:19
We play Dragonlance, Dragons of Despair, to be specific. No one has ever played this since 1983, and that is an empirical fact. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/200.
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Tour and Review - B3 Palace of the Silver Princess from 2020-08-18T06:00:25
We walk through the highlights of the rest of the module and talk about its pros and cons. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/199.
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Finding Secret Doors Simulator 2020 - B3 Palace of the Silver Princess from 2020-08-12T06:00:23
We continue playing B3: Palace of the Silver Princess. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/198.
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B3: Palace of the Silver Princess: Orc Fighting Simulator from 2020-07-27T21:33:25
We start our playthrough of the classic module B3: Palace of the Silver Princess. We follow procedures exactly, become the bane of the elderly, fight tons of orcs, and get lost due to verbal mappin...
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Return of the Kings from 2020-06-23T06:00:12
Yeah, I'm thinking we're back. Listener question, Dear Gary, and amusing digressions. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/196.
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Reviewing Xanathar's Downtime Rules from 2020-04-28T06:00:28
We discuss our experience with the downtime rules in Xanathar's Guide to Everything. Topics: fictionally involved vs summarized, small addition to campaign vs focus of campaign, using the rules to ...
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Talespire Beta - Virtual Tabletop Review from 2020-04-22T06:00:23
We discuss and show off Talespire, a virtual tabletop in closed beta right now on Steam.
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/194.
Spider vs Zombies - Dungeon Academy Actual Play from 2020-04-07T06:00:13
Our first actual play screencast. Our dungeon academy students have a school phase, follow some personal quests, see what it's like to be in dungeon-school, observe portents, and then head back int...
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Art in RPGs from 2020-03-29T18:47:32
The gamers discuss the function of art in RPGs and enact coronavirus discourse. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/192.
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Game in the Time of Corona from 2020-03-24T06:00:20
An update about how gg no re is going quarantine mode. We're still playing, and we should have another group podcast soon. This virus has also opened the door to remote play to us. Daniel talks abo...
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Ponysized Ear Clam - Dungeon Academy Play Report from 2020-02-25T07:00:20
Tim and Daniel recap the events of the first proper foray into the dungeon beneath the academy. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/190.
Music is "Monarchy" by Mosh: https://iammosh.bandcam...
Fourleaf Loko - DA AP from 2020-02-11T07:00:20
We actually step foot inside the dungeon. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/189.
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Horsesized Cockroach - Dungeon Academy Actual Report from 2020-01-28T07:00:20
We recount the events of last session and promise to be good boys and actually record the next actual play. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/188.
Music is "Monarchy" by Mosh: https://iam...
AFTER DARK - Dungeon Academy Killer Arc from 2020-01-21T07:00:20
We talk about our most recent session of EPIC GAMING, in which the first Dungeon Academy "plot arc" wrapped up: what happened, DM techniques employed, some behind the scenes info.
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Dungeon Academy 13 from 2019-12-31T07:00:23
An old face returns and a new one appears as the students attempt to rescue a burning dryad and delve into a lair beneath her tree.
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/186.
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Dear Gary, Metagaming? from 2019-12-24T07:00:33
What is metagaming? Bad or good? How should metagaming affect situation design? Plus discussions on domineering players, GM-player system mismatch, and rules nazis.
Show notes: https://gg...
Dungeon Academy 12 from 2019-12-17T07:01:13
The party continues to explore the Shady Grove, searching for the entrance of the dungeon proper, but things go a bit sideways.
Show notes with character portraits and maps: https://ggnor...
Dungeon Academy 11 from 2019-12-10T07:01:03
This week in Dungeon Academy, new best friends, striking out at romance with a foodie, passing and failing tests, and some reverse-ambushing in the Shady Grove. Music, maps, and PC pics in the show...
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Red Dead & Dragons from 2019-12-03T07:00:23
Tim and Daniel analyze what the acclaimed Western sandbox videogame Red Dead Redemption 2 took from D&D and what your campaign can take from it. We also discuss Bryce Lynch's review of the game.
WE STAN (Issue 1) from 2019-11-12T07:00:23
This is the new superhero RPG hotness. Listen as four heroes unite to fight GARBAGEMAN, Neo-Birmingham's newest villain.
WE STAN is a snappy game that produces an actual storyboarded comi...
The Final Girl from 2019-10-29T06:00:22
We play Bret Gillan's one-shot horror RPG, The Final Girl. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/180.
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Dear Gary, I'm Trapped in a Box from 2019-10-23T02:40:28
Our RPG advice column reprises with more questions from the internet and our patrons. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/179.
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Town & Dungeon from 2019-10-15T16:37:15
(Check the show notes for a pdf you can use to follow along with this episode.) Daniel explains a procedure for generating a town and dungeon together as a unit and talks about why it's good to do ...
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Ryuutama Actual Play from 2019-09-24T07:00:26
We play the intro scenario for heartwarming indie RPG from Japan, Ryuutama. Learn about how it handles overland travel, and see how you might use these procedures in other games. Show notes: https:...
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Ryuutama Character Generation from 2019-09-24T06:00:46
We generate characters for the heartwarming Japanese RPG Ryuutama. If you listen, you will know how to make them. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/176.
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175 - Essentials Kit Review from 2019-09-10T17:00:26
We review the D&D 5e Essentials Kit. Disregard the positive reviews you've seen. It is not good. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/175.
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174 - re:play Electric Bastionland from 2019-08-28T06:00:46
Jim runs a homebrew adventure set within ELECTRIC BASTIONLAND, the new hotness from Chris McDowall and other luminaries. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/174.
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173 - re:play Essentials Kit 4 from 2019-08-20T06:00:16
The 5e Essentials Kit playthrough hits a VERY STRONG inflection point. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/173.
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172 - Dear Gary, Am I the Witchy One? from 2019-08-13T06:00:17
Our RPG advice column reprises with more questions from the internet and our patrons. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/172.
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171 - re:play Essentials Kit 3 from 2019-07-30T06:00:25
D&D 5e Essentials Kit continued. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/171.
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170 - Dear Gary 1 from 2019-07-23T06:00:14
We start our very serious and important rpg advice column. Write in with questions of your own for next time.
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/170.
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169 - re:play Essentials Kit 2 from 2019-07-17T06:00:14
The Essentials Kit continues. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/169.
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168 - Insanity Elevation Contour Mapping from 2019-07-09T06:00:14
Daniel shows how to add elevation contour lines to a hex map, how to calculate sight lines in terms of hexes, how to navigate overland by means of such, and muses on why in the world one might desi...
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167 - re:play Essentials Kit 1 from 2019-07-02T06:00:10
We start our actual play of the new 5e Essentials Kit. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/167.
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166 - Essentials Kit Hype from 2019-06-25T06:00:09
We talk about the upcoming Essentials Kit for D&D 5, the actual play of which will be our next episode. We also touch on how we created characters, both mechanically and dramatically, and discussed...
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165 - Inferno2 from 2019-06-11T06:00:15
Daniel got it into his head to run a Dante's Inferno tactical D&D war/storygame. Unfortunately, Roll20 doesn't let you export entire campaigns; so we're dumping all the assets out there for you to ...
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164 - re:play Dungeon Academy 10 from 2019-06-04T06:00:15
The party continues into a labyrinth of the kobold lair, has to navigate using verbal description only, and gets into a dicey fight. Later that night, back in the real world, Saggitarius witnesses ...
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163 - D&D 5e Races Tier List from 2019-05-28T06:00:17
163 - D&D 5e Races Tier List by gg no re
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162 - re:play Kirland 1 from 2019-05-21T06:00:17
Actual play proper of our experimental 5e intro campaign, Kirland. Refer to the previous episode for background on how it was created, and see the show notes for all the material Daniel had generat...
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161 - How to Quickly Prep a DnD Campaign from 2019-05-14T04:55:35
Bit of a weird ep this time. Daniel had less than a week's notice to run a game for some youngsters, half of whom hadn't really played an RPG before. Daniel decided to make this a challenge run: cr...
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160 - re:play Clerics in the Vineyard 1 from 2019-05-07T06:00:19
Daniel finally gets to run Dogs in the Vineyard, adapted to a familiar D&D setting. It's teenage pseudomormon gunslingers, but with St. Cuthbert instead of Mormonism. Tim and John have rolled up 5e...
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159 - How to Improvise Traps and Be Productive from 2019-04-30T06:04:28
Daniel gives a preview of a patron-only 4-in-1 page dungeon that we'll be releasing soon, describing its method for making traps beforehand or at runtime.
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158 - Is D&D Cool Now? from 2019-04-23T04:57:39
Well, what is it? Are you cool yet? Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/158.
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157 - Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice from 2019-04-15T06:00:24
We discuss FROM SOFTWARE's new ninja action game, *Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice*. We compare it to the previous Soulsborne games, rank it among our favorites, and muse about tabletop applications of i...
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156 - Mothership - Finale of Dead Planet from 2019-04-08T06:00:22
We finish our run of our first proper sci-fi game, Mothership. Spoilers for the official module Dead Planet follow. Listen as it is revealed that Daniel still doesn't know how space works and knows...
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155 - ggnore:update and Bonus Interview from 2019-03-20T00:15:56
Daniel gives an update on the podcast and tells you what to expect in future episodes. We'd like to hear your feedback on this one; so ping us in the comments or @ggnorecast on twitter. At the end,...
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154 - Mothership - Dead Planet from 2019-03-11T06:00:38
154 - Mothership - Dead Planet by gg no re
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153 - Favorite Vidyagamez from 2019-03-05T07:00:13
We (in the last underwater recording) discuss, gush, and throw shade on each other's fav videogames. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/153.
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152 - Roll Tide or Naw 2 from 2019-02-25T07:00:16
The gg no re bois are back with the classic lightning-round opinion panel. This time: live service games, wines of various kinds, dungeons, dragons, classic D&D monsters, and more. Show notes: http...
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151 - re:play Pokemon 5e from 2019-02-11T07:00:15
We try out the 5e conversion of Pokemon that the great benefactor of mankind @JOEtheDM has created. Our PCs get their Pokemon trainer licenses and encounter Team NORMIE in the rain-slick streets of...
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150 - AFTER DARK - The Pareto Principle But Dungeons and Dragons from 2019-02-05T04:49:39
We put out an episode of AFTER DARK for the general audience. Usually you have to be a patron to get in on this. But, enjoy, normie listeners. We give/take session feedback, complain about each oth...
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149 - re:play Dungeon Academy 9 from 2019-01-29T01:10:18
Beard ASMR & Blood Pools. Got projector armbands. Got Patroclus to come with. Explored side paths then found a cave complex beneath the hill off the path. Found a smoky spirit of a student named An...
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148 - Blood Pools from 2019-01-21T23:17:28
We had an off week this time; so, instead of a typical episode, here's a crosspost from Daniel's podcast, Detect Magic, in which he talks about a system he's going to be using in the upcoming Dunge...
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147 - re:play Dungeon Academy 8 from 2019-01-14T07:00:16
Suspicion over the murder of Secundus spreads among the faculty. Luna's romance gets complicated. Luna and Tacitus study wand creation. And the rest of the party sneak into the sewers beneath the d...
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146 - re:play Dungeon Academy 7 from 2019-01-07T07:00:06
New audio gear! The students visit Pluto in the hospital, busy themselves with normal school stuff, and romance blossoms for Luna.
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/146.
145 - re:play Dungeon Academy 6 from 2019-01-01T08:43:17
Fighting the bandits — our first PC death — 316 gold, 79 XP each. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/145.
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144 - re:play Dungeon Academy 5 from 2018-12-25T05:17:37
Espying a spider-man — resurrecting a skeletal smith — speaking with the spider-man — a dead alchemist holds a magic wand and magic hat and magic robes (+1 hp, help you hide against the night sky) ...
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143 - re:play Dungeon Academy 4 from 2018-12-19T04:53:53
Pluto hits the books, looking for info on the sewer system, and meets Nero, the winner of the joust — prequel jokes — a magic-gril looking for her lost seeing eye dog — entering the dungeon proper ...
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142 - The Death of Google Plus from 2018-12-11T03:49:23
We talk about where the OSR and DIY scene should migrate after Google Plus fails to save vs death. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/142.
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141 - re:play Dungeon Academy 3 from 2018-12-04T05:53:15
More Dungeon Academy actual play. They chill at the joust and then sleep. The next day, we see what a cantrip classroom looks like, and someone gets a rival. The mystery of the moaning grate deepen...
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140 - re:play Dungeon Academy 2 from 2018-11-27T05:16:11
The Dungeon Academy students attend their first church service, a memorial to the student who was recently murdered under mysterious circumstances. Then they hit the books to try to solve a mystery...
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139 - re:play Dungeon Academy 1 from 2018-11-20T04:53:07
This starts our play of Dungeon Academy, Daniel's homebrew campaign framework in which you play students in dungeon-school, D&D Hogwarts with the serial numbers filed off. In this episode, we see w...
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138 - R A T T L E D (part 4) from 2018-11-06T03:10:38
We conclude our play of R A T T L E D, a campaign framework Daniel is making for playing reverse D&D with skeletons. No Prep, All Calcium. In this episode, bring the SKELETON WAR to the first locat...
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137 - R A T T L E D (part 3) from 2018-11-02T01:13:29
We continue our play of R A T T L E D, a campaign framework Daniel is making for playing reverse D&D with skeletons. No Prep, All Calcium. Check show notes for the rules: https://ggnorecast.com/137.
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136 - R A T T L E D (part 2) from 2018-10-22T02:54:08
We continue our play of R A T T L E D, a campaign framework Daniel is making for playing reverse D&D with skeletons. No Prep, All Calcium. Will be releasing the rules for how to play this yourself ...
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135 - R A T T L E D (part 1) from 2018-10-16T21:18:31
We start our play of R A T T L E D, a campaign framework Daniel is making for playing reverse D&D with skeletons. No Prep, All Calcium. Will be releasing the rules for how to play this yourself as ...
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134 - Roll Tide or Naw? from 2018-10-01T04:52:18
It's the fabled Roll Tide or Naw? episode! We have a topic and then give what we think about it. See show notes for topic list: https://ggnorecast.com/134.
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133 - Interview with a Level 1 Player from 2018-09-22T21:18:36
In our first ever gg no re interview, we talk to Montrail, a player new to tabletop RPGs whom we randomly met at Dragon Con. We learn about how he came to find out about D&D and RPGs in general, wh...
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132 - Dragon Con 2018 from 2018-09-18T05:15:22
We talk about our experience at Dragon Con 2018: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the sublime. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/132.
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131 - re:view Pathfinder 2 Playtest from 2018-08-30T02:28:31
We review the Pathfinder 2 playtest. Show notes, including a one page dungeon version of the first adventure, here: https://ggnorecast.com/131.
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130 - re:play Pathfinder 2 Playtest from 2018-08-27T01:40:31
We actually play Mathfinder. After all the trash talk, we finally see what it's really all about. You'll see the new 2e playtest mechanics in action (at least the ones that Daniel can remember), an...
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129 - re:play Making a PC for Pathfinder 2 from 2018-08-20T03:44:44
Apologies in advance, but this episode is us helping Tim create a Pathfinder 2e character and complaining about it with amused detachment.
In the process, you'll hear how a quick first-ti...
128 - re:cap City of the Crepuscular Queen 6 from 2018-07-26T06:41:28
Another episode in which we use shortish clips of actual play to illustrate topics of general RPG interest. This time, the examples are a bit longer and interspersed with memes. Daniel talks about ...
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127 - re:cap City of the Crepuscular Queen 5 from 2018-07-17T05:24:46
127 - re:cap City of the Crepuscular Queen 5 by gg no re
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126 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 4/ from 2018-07-09T06:00:14
This ep is another example of a full mythic play-cycle: suffering in the world of humanity caused by evils within and/or without, leading to a journey to the underworld and mortal combat with its d...
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125 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 3/ from 2018-07-02T06:00:04
125 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 3/ by gg no re
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124 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 2/ from 2018-06-26T02:51:40
We return to our actual play of Daniel's homebrew setting-system. The party decides to track down the monster they fought from last time. Hijinx ensue. You get a good look at how combat can flow, m...
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123 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 1/ from 2018-06-18T07:01:02
We start our play of Daniel's homebrew setting and system, City of the Crepuscular Queen.
The first seven minutes or so explain to our magic user, Jim, how magic even works. We venture int...
122 - re:play City of the Crepuscular Queen 0/ from 2018-06-13T05:12:44
We start our play of Daniel's homebrew setting and system, City of the Crepuscular Queen. (Warning: mild Bloodborne spoilers.)
This episode starts with a discussion of mechanics and theory...
121 – re:play Hot Springs Island 6/ from 2018-06-06T00:59:07
9 minutes of actual Hot Springs Island play, followed by GG NO RE: UNPLUGGED.
We talk about what we actually are looking for when playing and running RPGs, what effect the DM's investment...
120 - re:play Hot Springs Island 5/ from 2018-06-01T04:46:09
Loosely an actual play, we spend the first 20 minutes talking about Star Wars. Then we look at statues. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/120.
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119 - re:play Hot Springs Island 4/ from 2018-05-24T03:23:38
We actually play Hot Springs Island this time! We meet people, kill monsters, and talk about what's good and bad so far about the module, concluding with general thoughts on the role of random gene...
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118 - re:play Hot Springs Island 3/ from 2018-05-17T01:28:53
We talk about how Chartopia can help you organize your random tables, high school drama club, how motion blur is terrible except in VR, and play a little bit of the actual game. More proper play ne...
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117 - re:play Hot Springs Island 2/ from 2018-04-25T20:38:42
We continue our actual play of Hot Springs Island, using a hacked up version of 5e to be more like the upcoming Pathfinder 2e playtest. This one has us fully exploring a hex and getting sidetracked...
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116 - re:play Hot Springs Island 1/ from 2018-04-19T23:34:13
We start our actual play of Hot Springs Island, using a hacked up version of 5e to be more like the upcoming Pathfinder 2e playtest. This one explains the procedures of the book from the GM and pla...
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115 - Pathfinder 2 in D&D 5 from 2018-04-12T01:11:20
We talk about how to hack 5e to use some rules that have been revealed from the upcoming Pathfinder 2e playtest. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/115.
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114 - Investigative Horror from 2018-03-22T04:02:37
We talk about our experience with Cthulhu-style investigative horror gaming, contrast it with D&D, and get into that theory. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/114.
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113 - Hexcrawls, Tomb of Annihilation, and Hot Springs Island from 2018-03-02T05:24:49
We discuss how hexcrawls can be compelling and how they can fail, exemplified in Tomb of Annihilation and Hot Springs Island. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/113.
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112 (ggnoRE:PLAY) Limit Breaker - Tomb of Annihilation Part 4 Final from 2018-02-01T04:08:26
We have reached our limit with Tomb of Annihilation. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/112.
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111 (ggnoRE:PLAY) One Hex Traveled - Tomb of Annihilation Part 3 from 2018-01-21T06:53:33
We continue our game of WotC's newest module, Tomb of Annihilation. It's a remix of Tomb of Horrors and Dwellers of the Forbidden City.
We, uh, travel 10 miles in this episode. But that's ...
110 - Death and Rez from 2018-01-15T04:22:56
We talk about death, resurrection, and getting on the same page as a gaming group. Show notes (with helpful links this time): https://ggnorecast.com/110.
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109 (ggnoRE:PLAY) Dinosaur Racing - Tomb of Annihilation Part 2 from 2018-01-10T05:43:59
The party loses all their money betting on dino races. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/109.
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108 (ggnoRE:PLAY) Tomb of Annihilation - Part 1 from 2018-01-02T01:45
We start up a side-game of WotC's newest module, Tomb of Annihilation. It's a remix of Tomb of Horrors and Dwellers of the Forbidden City. Daniel's running this because he knows it'll be easy to ru...
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107 - Xanathar's Guide to Everything from 2017-11-22T05:43:36
107 - Xanathar's Guide to Everything by gg no re
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106 (ggnoRE:PLAY) - Anti-LotFP Homebrew Oneshot from 2017-11-09T04:31:30
John takes the GM reins for the first time and runs a session north of Alabamia. Daniel cut in a bunch of memes in post. There's an example of a pathcrawl being run in there too. And we actually ha...
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105 - Worldbuilding from 2017-10-12T00:18:12
Daniel provides a framework for creating (or enhancing) a world for your game. These techniques will help you create a world that's engineered for actual play, not infodumps, in which the players w...
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104 - Pathcrawl from 2017-10-03T02:52:04
Daniel explains what a pathcrawl is, how to run one, why you might want to run one, and how they've worked out in his campaign. Example pathcrawl at the show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/104.
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103 - A D&D Manifesto from 2017-09-25T01:31:38
It's Daniel's birthday, and Jim interviews him on what Daniel's ideal D&D campaign would be. Dropping fundamental knowledge. Learn why clerics are objectively the best class. Learn the lowest commo...
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102 - DragonCon 2017 from 2017-09-18T00:06:45
Talkin bout that DragonCon. You get a free DM tip that Daniel stole from Zak S. RPG panels: not great, and we discuss how they might be better. And, to round it out, we recount mildly amusing stori...
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101 - D&D Beyond from 2017-08-21T06:00:49
We discuss D&D Beyond, WotC's newly launched digital platform. Jim delves into the history of WotC's electronic forays and situates D&DB therein; we talk about what it does (and doesn't) do, how it...
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100 - ggnoRE:TROSPECTIVE from 2017-08-15T05:34:02
We talk about EVERYTHING on this one. We cover every module we've played, give summary thoughts on them, discuss generally what makes modules good or bad, talk about what we like and don't about 5e...
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99 - Great Grey Gator (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 6) from 2017-08-07T04:09:55
We recap a ransom gone wrong and talk about the importance of irrevocable consequences when the dice hit the table. Daniel gives out the mystical DCs that turn 5e into Apocalypse World (spoiler ale...
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98 - ggnoRE:THINK Inspiration from 2017-07-27T01:18:39
The gg no re-ers talk about why 5e's default implementation of Inspiration is unsatisfactory, how they've experimented with changing it, and a simple hack to improve it. Show notes: https://ggnorec...
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97 - Mike Mearls, Delete Your Account (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 6) from 2017-07-24T04:29:51
No actual play this week because Daniel thought the recording was garbage. Instead, just a recap. Alternate titles: Make Basilisks Great Again; A Game of Fetuses. The crew heads into the ruined dra...
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96 - Mortality is a Big Deal for Me (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 5) from 2017-07-20T03:45:15
An intimate session. John/Evenstar and Tim/Cleophus pick up some hirelings and explore the dragon shrine again. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/96.
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95 - Mortality is a Big Deal for Me(ggnoRE:PLAY Alabamia 5) from 2017-07-15T21:02:57
An intimate session. John/Evenstar and Tim/Cleophus pick up some hirelings and explore the dragon shrine again. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/95.
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94 - Kerfuffle (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 4) from 2017-07-12T01:46:12
Recap, in which Cleophas the ex lake redneck considers an offer from a pirate captain. Evenstar the dragon cultist gets her hands dirty with violent schismatics. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/94.
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93 - Kerfuffle (ggnoRE:PLAY Alabamia 4) from 2017-07-06T03:15:06
Cleophas the ex lake redneck considers an offer from a pirate captain. Evenstar the dragon cultist gets her hands dirty with violent schismatics. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/93.
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92 - S N E K B O I B O S S F I G H T (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 3) from 2017-07-02T05:12:31
Recapping a bossfight with special mechanics you can steal and an abortive PC kingship. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/92.
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91 - S N E K B O I B O S S F I G H T (ggnoRE:PLAY Alabamia 3) from 2017-07-02T03:12:19
We do an actual bossfight with special mechanics you can steal, which Daniel in turn stole from Dark Souls. Then they meet some dubious fungus people, and one PC is soon to be king. Show notes: htt...
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90 - Tim is the Door; I am the Tomb (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 2) from 2017-06-25T23:53:30
We recap what happened last time in the snek mans shrine. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/90.
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89 – Tim is the Door; I am the Tomb (ggnoRE:PLAY Alabamia 2) from 2017-06-21T03:21:07
A small party this time explores the ruined dragon shrine to the northeast of Vicksburg. John, Tim, and Wes explore the second level and do some proper dungeon crawling. Show notes: https://ggnorec...
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88 - Big Hawgz (ggnoRE:CAP Alabamia 1) from 2017-06-18T22:54:20
We recap what happened in the first Alabamia episode. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/88.
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87 - Big Hawgz (ggnoRE:PLAY Alabamia 1) from 2017-06-14T01:43:44
We kick off our actual play of the Alabamia campaign, a 5e game set in fantasy feudal Alabama. Having plundered a ruined BBQ joint, the party detects magic beneath an albino sow as big as a school ...
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86 - Alabamia from 2017-06-14T01:36:34
We briefly introduce our next actual play campaign: Alabamia, a 5e game set in fantasy feudal Alabama. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/86.
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85 - ggnoRE:VIEW Maze of the Blue Medusa from 2017-06-10T03:16:35
We review Maze of the Blue Medusa. We talk about how to use it in campaigns, what kind of prep you'll need to do, how it's different than most dungeons/adventures, and how its innovative informatio...
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84 - ggnoRE:PLAY Maze of the Blue Medusa (Part 2 Final) from 2017-06-07T01:10:15
We finish up our second and last session of our Maze of the Blue Medusa mini-campaign. Warning: this one is heavily unedited because SOMEONE corrupted the audio file. Our review ep is ready to go f...
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83 - ggnoRE:INVENT - Dark Souls from 2017-05-29T01:54:40
In the ggnoRE:INVENT series, we talk about how to take stuff from things that aren't tabletop RPGs and use them in tabletop RPGs. Saving the best for first, it's Dark Souls (and Demons Souls and Bl...
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82 - ggnoRE:PLAY - Maze of the Blue Medusa (Part 1) from 2017-05-09T02:30:47
We begin our two-shot of Maze of the Blue Medusa. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/82.
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81 - ggnoRE:VIEW - T1: The Village of Hommlet from 2017-04-29T05:43:32
We review the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/81.
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80 - ggnoRE:PLAY - The Village of Hommlet (Part 5 final) from 2017-04-26T03:52:03
We finish playing through the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/80.
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79 - ggnoRE:CAP - The Village of Hommlet (Part 4) from 2017-04-21T03:22:01
We continue playing through the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/79.
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78 - ggnoRE:PLAY - The Village of Hommlet (Part 4) from 2017-04-19T04:05:50
We continue playing through the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/78.
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77 - ggnoRE:CAP - The Village of Hommlet (Part 3) from 2017-04-14T03:57
We continue playing through the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. The second half has us discussing why Daniel is running the game the way he is, and Daniel gives a du...
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76 - ggnoRE:PLAY - The Village of Hommlet (Part 3) from 2017-04-12T06:49:26
We continue playing through the classic Gygaxian tournament module, T1: The Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/76.
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75 - ggnoRE:CAP Village of Hommlet (Part 2) from 2017-04-07T01:58:12
We recap a mostly successful incursion into the moathouse. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/75.
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74 - ggnoRE:PLAY Village of Hommlet (Part 2) from 2017-04-05T05:38:17
A mostly successful incursion into the moathouse. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/74.
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73 - ggnoRE:CAP The Village of Hommlet (Part 1) from 2017-03-31T07:03:54
After the blow-by-blow of session 1, we discuss railroading vs sandboxes, emergent narrative, and how the medium can shape the story. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/73.
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72 - ggnoRE:PLAY Village of Hommlet (Part 1) from 2017-03-29T14:39:37
We start playing the classic 1980 module by Gary Gygax, the Village of Hommlet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/72
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71 - ggnore:HYPE Sloppy XP, Mini Machine, D&D Beyond from 2017-03-28T01:31:54
We talk about the importance of thoughtfully designed XP systems, then discuss some D&D software utilities and a bunch of videogames. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/71
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70 - ggnoRE:VIEW Army of the Damned from 2017-03-24T03:28:21
We review Army of the Damned, an indie 5e module that takes place in the Magic: the Gathering setting of Innistrad, which is basically Ravenloft. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/70
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69 - ggnoRE:PLAY Army of the Damned (Final, Part 11) from 2017-03-22T03:43:51
The necro-alchemist Siegfried turns himself invisible, and we fight him to conclude the module. Asa talks about VR. And Ava recites Time Cube scripture. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/69
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68 - ggnoRE:HYPE Hex Kit, Randy M, Dyson Logos from 2017-03-20T01:14:48
The theme of this ep is maps. A piece of hexmap creation software and the works of two great mappers. Show notes for details: https://ggnorecast.com/68
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67 - ggnoRE:CAP of Army of the Damned (Parts 9 and 10) from 2017-03-17T02:43:07
We recap episodes 64 and 66 of Army of the Damned. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/67
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66 - ggnoRE:PLAY of Army of the Damned (Part 10) from 2017-03-15T02:49:39
We encounter a dryad in the woods and enter her sharing circle: we have some real talk. Then, at last, we splinter cell the manor. And Thorm gets a pet. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/66
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65 - ggnoRE:HYPEing Stay Frosty, Arlin Ortiz, Trollsmyth from 2017-03-12T23:13:10
Lots of interesting stuff to talk about this week: Stay Frosty, a stylish illustrator, some movement bragging, and a couple D&D utilities. Check the show notes for details and links: https://ggnore...
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64 - ggnoRE:PLAY of Army of the Damned (Part 9) from 2017-03-12T02:49:49
We continue northward, encountering dangers along the way. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/64
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63 - ggnoRE:CAP of Army of the Damned (Part 8) from 2017-03-10T04:20:41
Our recap of episode 62, part 8 of our actual play of Army of the Damned. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/63
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62 - ggnore:play ~ Army of the Damned (Part 8) from 2017-03-08T00:13:24
Technical issues led to poor audio quality for this episode, sorry! This is our continuing actual play of Army of the Damned. Look for a recap episode later in the week. Show notes: https://ggnorec...
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61 - ggnore:hype ~ Michael Prescott, Ben Milton, Nioh, Horizon Zero Dawn from 2017-03-05T21:51:29
This week we introduce a new weekly episode type: ggnore:hype, in which we talk about interesting stuff going on DIY/OSR D&D circles and, after that, anything else we want to chat about. Generally ...
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60 - Army of the Damned (Part 7) from 2017-03-01T04:23:18
To make up for our tardiness over the last couple of weeks, here's a bonus early episode that gets us right to the beginning of the zombie horde siege. The siege will begin in earnest Monday.
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59 - Army of the Damned (Part 6) from 2017-02-26T18:23:27
We begin the tower defense arc of the module. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/59.
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58 - Army of the Damned (Part 5) from 2017-02-05T18:22:42
In this episode, we at last have our spooky times in the haunted house and dig up some dirt on necro-alchemy. Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/58.
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57 - Army of the Damned (Part 4) from 2017-01-30T04:42:37
Jim joins us as we go sightseeing in Shadowgrange and investigate an abandoned alchemist's shop that holds plot-related secrets!
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/57.
56 - Army of the Damned (Part 3) from 2017-01-23T03:31:15
We make it into town, get the rumors, chat up the locals, level up.
Really short ep this time, next ep will be the start of a new session and be the normal length, with Jim jumping in.
55 - Army of the Damned (Part 2) from 2017-01-16T05:26:09
We have gnarly encounters on the road to Shadowgrange. Show notes: ggnorecast.com/55.
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54 - Army of the Damned (Part 1) from 2017-01-09T06:02:48
We start a new module, Army of the Damned, an indie 5e joint, with Tim taking the Dungeon Throne this time.
Actual play starts at 10:39.
Show notes: https://ggnorecast.com/54.
53 - gg no re:view: Deep Carbon Observatory from 2017-01-01T21:52:13
Our discussion & review of Deep Carbon Observatory, text by Patrick Stuart and art by Scrap Princess. **MAJOR SPOILERS.** Show notes: http://ggnorecast.com/53.
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52 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 13) - Last Session from 2017-01-01T21:45:54
We wrap up the campaign.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.com/52.
51 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 12) - Cover Yourself in Those Tiny Little Doors from 2016-12-26T00:06:49
We continue to explore the observatory. A comedy of errors. Situations grotesque, risible, & fantastical--all for you.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.com/51.
50 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 11) - Supportive Play Culture from 2016-12-19T03:47:21
Bickering and exploring. Mostly bickering. Show notes: ggnorecast.com/50.
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49 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 10) - The New Meta from 2016-12-12T00:19:37
We enter the observatory and behold its wonders. Follow dungeon SOP, achieve expected results. Show notes: ggnorecast.com/49.
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48 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 9) - The Name of the Module from 2016-12-04T23:28:53
At last, the observatory.
Show notes: ggnorecast.com/48.
47 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 8) - DECEASED from 2016-11-28T01:35:03
This episode is an example of what can happen when you follow your random encounter procedures to the bitter, bitter end—and don't flinch at the dice.
It's great!
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46 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 7) - Have You Seen My Brother? from 2016-11-21T02:10:44
We enter the dam, and everything's fine. And you get a sense of the death & dying rules of Into the Odd!
Show notes: ggnorecast.com/46.
45 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 6) - All 16 Animate at Once from 2016-11-14T06:13:41
We enter the dam, and everything's fine.
Show notes: ggnorecast.wordpress.com/45.
44 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 5) - Slide to the Bacterial Mat from 2016-11-05T19:24:23
The party prepares to enter the ruined dam. Show notes: ggnorecast.wordpress.com/44.
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43 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 4) - Does It Have Bones? from 2016-10-23T22:13
We talk about our experience playing LotFP at DragonCon 2016 in more detail before getting to the actual play. Oh, and also before the actual play, we chat about video games (Doom, Grim Dawn, Dark ...
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42 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 3) - A Wet Bag Thrown by a Fool from 2016-10-16T17:42:09
We make our way up the flood valley. Knife-fighting wizards, carrion, and more.
Show notes: ggnorecast.wordpress.com/42.
41 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 2) - A Murder of Crow from 2016-10-03T04:51:40
We start off with an undeleted deleted scene where we talk about MCU, whether anyone actually likes Superman, and get confused about Highlander 1. Then we start the meat of the module a few minutes...
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40 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 1) - Carrowmore from 2016-09-21T05:42:43
The misery begins.
Deep Carbon Observatory opens with a unique procedure for presenting the chaos of a desperate town in the middle of a cataclysmic flood.
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39 - Let's Play Deep Carbon Observatory (Part 0) - Chargen from 2016-09-21T05:01:19
We kick off season 3 of the show by making Into the Odd characters for our actual/let's play of Deep Carbon Observatory.
If you want to get right down to the play, head to episode 40, the...
38: DragonCon 2016 from 2016-09-10T14:36:10
We talk about what happened at DragonCon 2016, tips for having a good con experience, how not to be weird, and the card game Three Cheers for Master.
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s2e9: Out of the Abyss Review from 2016-08-19T14:46:53
We discuss and informally review Out of the Abyss, talk about some upcoming video games and tech, and speculate on what next season will be like. Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/08...
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s2e8: Fate Smiles Upon Thee, Adventurers! from 2016-07-18T02:14:04
The hexcrawling continues, and we stumble upon a target rich environment. If only we had pockets to put loot in...
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/07/s2e8-fate-smiles-upon...
s2e7: Gently Slapped by a Baby from 2016-07-04T05:21:14
We continue hexcrawling in the under-Underdark, and all's well. Everything is fine, really, and the campaign takes a wacky turn into romantic comedy!
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspo...
s2e6: Undersurgery from 2016-05-10T01:24:40
Journey to the Danklake interrupted by hilariously improvised field surgery.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/05/s2e6-undersurgery.html.
s2e5: Eaten by Ghosts, Not Fine from 2016-04-26T05:21:32
We explore the underdark and find things that are bad.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/04/s2e5-eaten-by-ghosts-not-fine.html.
s2e4: Sporebearer from 2016-04-15T04:32:05
Sleepover in an underbonecave — Thub-nub transcends humanity — and more!!
Note: audio quality improves after a minute or two.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/04/s2...
s2e3: Romancing the Mushroom from 2016-03-07T02:00:28
We execute our plan to get—wait for it—out of the abyss.
"I'm his egg; he's my chicken."
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/03/s2e3-romancing-mushroom.html.
s2e2: Think Before We Think from 2016-02-17T05:18:51
We are bad at planning prison breaks — somehow we settle on an escape plan — actual D&D.
This episode is more like a documentary on how people come up with goofy D&D plans. It's half an ho...
s2e1: Maggot Mama from 2016-02-09T01:59
Starting Out of the Abyss proper — we're all going crazy — sure hope you like maggots.
This season, we're splitting our session into chunks so that we can have a more regular release sche...
Tower of the Stargazer Part 2: End from 2016-01-30T08:22:02
We finish up the Lamentations of the Flame Princess module, Tower of the Stargazer. Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/01/tower-of-stargazer-part-2-end.html.
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s2e0: Out of the Abyss Intro from 2016-01-15T06:28:22
Time for season 2.
This season, we have a DM switch. Jim is taking over the holy seat, and I'm playing a character.
I'm scared.
We talk about the upcoming campaign, op...
Episode 24: Review of Princes of the Apocalypse from 2016-01-02T05:26:24
"RECRAP more like it" — 4E-ver — good start, not so great follow through — average damage for monsters is good — fan cuts of the Hobbit movies and the SW prequels — is only low level play good? — t...
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Episode 23: Nerds Doing Math from 2016-01-02T04:00:56
WE GIVE UP.
THIS SESSION WAS THE LAST STRAW.
LISTEN TO WHAT DROVE US TO DESPAIR.
Review episode next time.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2016/01...
Episode 22: Macroaggression from 2015-12-11T04:56:12
The cult strikes back, and then the party re-strikes back. We have Asa and Alex in the same room this time. Lots of quality banter this time. They really are OP for this content, which leads to som...
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Episode 21: Our Favorite Albums from 2015-11-25T05:48:26
Alex joins us — vengeance on the fire cult — we talk about our favorite albums.
Show notes with musical details: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/11/episode-21-our-favorite-albums.html.
Episode 20: Slaying Dragon Turtles for XP and Profit from 2015-11-21T02:21:02
This is a quick recap episode. Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/11/episode-20-slaying-dragon-turtles-for.html.
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Episode 19: Dungeon Oysters from 2015-11-06T05:54:18
We clear most of the tier 2 water dungeon and find two new party members who join us via hangouts. Warning: audio quality not great. Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/11/episode-19-du...
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Episode 18: Now It's the Adventures of Dave and Bart from 2015-10-22T03:17:06
I use the term adventures rather loosely — farming ghouls for XP — ghouls are way nerfed in 5e — an empty room explored at length — Daniel refuses to draw a map — Tim annoyed at this — Pally tank g...
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Episode 17: Strong Arm, Sharp Sword from 2015-10-09T05:04:55
Scouting Rivergard Keep — I'm Dave; I've got a strong arm and a sharp sword — infiltrating the water cult — potty breaks as leet strat — stealth action game — mercenaries are great; they will work ...
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Episode 16: 80d6 Fire Damage, Save for Half from 2015-10-02T02:39:52
Approaching the not ominously burning wicker man hippie druid festival — drug shenanigans — making the assault — 80d6 fire damage, save for half — the future.
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DragonCon2015: Tower of the Stargazer (Part 1) from 2015-09-12T20:20:16
DragonCon 2015 — we are bad at cons — post-hoc dining — LotFP character creation takes 2 seconds — blasted moonscape — always caution.
DragonCon: http://dragoncon.org/
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Episode 15: Kill 40 Orcs from 2015-09-01T04:41:08
Killing 40 orcs — survivors — Emerald Enclave funereal customs — the notches mean ten.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/08/episode-15-kill-40-orcs.html.
Episode 14: Flagnasathar the Multisyllabic from 2015-08-13T05:07:36
New thing here: check out the "abridged" version of this episode (in the same feed) in order to skip all the combat die rolling.
Druid-barding — the Mearls-Meld — hirelings Jimmy & Timmy,...
Episode 14 (Abridged): Flagnasathar the Multisyllabic from 2015-08-13T05:03:04
Note: this is the "abridged" version of the episode, meaning it skips over all the combat. The skip is indicated with a chirp tone. The full episode should immediately precede this one in the feed....
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Episode 13: It's a Trap from 2015-08-04T05:28:47
False welcome — long, intense battle — achievement unlocked.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/08/episode-13-its-trap.html
Episode 12: Harburk the Impaler from 2015-07-30T05:17:14
Picking off gargoyles — hellhounds — shepherds abiding in the hills — Harburk the Impaler — videogame excursus.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/07/episode-12-harburk-impale...
Episode 11: Breach & Clear from 2015-07-21T04:39:21
Below the monastery — a guest star arrives — a tremendous encounter — amicable interrogation — information is the sharpest blade of all.
Guest starring Josh via Hangouts.
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Episode 10: Hostage Situation from 2015-07-14T01:43:17
When it looks like clearing the rest of the Sacred Stone monastery will proceed without incident, a tactical retreat by the monsters forces them into a tricky negotiation.
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Episode 9: Fighting Gargoyles for 45 Minutes from 2015-07-07T03:31:07
We fight gargoyles for 45 minutes. That's all this episode is.
However, it does showcase the lovely abuse potential of the heallock build. Check out the show notes page for more on that. ...
Episode 8: Dojo Showdown from 2015-07-02T05:10:07
The party encounters the Abbess, the big boss of the Sacred Stone monastery, and there's a pretty tactically interesting fight. When I see the way the tide is turning, I have her retreat, and it's ...
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Episode 7: Hulk Smash from 2015-06-26T05:10:23
The party's rest is interrupted to deadly effect, but then they return to the Sacred Stone monastery with a highly effective stratagem.
Show notes: http://ggnorecast.blogspot.com/2015/06/...
Episode 6: Masters of Disguise from 2015-05-30T05:08:04
2/3 of the party is composed of new characters, fresh, shiny, and chrome. But eternal??? They infiltrate the Sacred Stone monastery, home to the earth cult, and engage in hijinx involving excretory...
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Episode 5: The One Where (Almost) Everyone Dies from 2015-05-28T04:49:26
Sometimes you eat the bear; sometimes the bear eats you. Or the giant vulture does. Or you get crushed by a tidal wave.
The party takes a (really long) journey to Womford and encounters m...
Episode 4: A Boo-ring Sidequest from 2015-05-22T04:45:19
This is a brief episode in which the party handles a single (and the last) low-level sidequest: The Haunted Tomb. Audio quality is the best so far and representative of the trend for later episodes...
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Episode 3: Jackalweres are a Serious Thing from 2015-05-21T00:38:26
The party meets the fancy Feathergale Society, rides hippogriffs to hunt a manticore, choreographs an action movie, finds a high level area, and has a deadly encounter with jackalweres. Someone die...
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Episode 2: Beliebers from 2015-05-12T00:00
EVERYTHING CHANGES.
Moose becomes a regular cast member.
The party investigates a conspiracy in the home base town of Red Larch and ends up throwing the entire place on its head w...
Episode 1: Inconvenient Berries from 2015-05-10T00:00
We actually start playing some D&D. DM Daniel talks about how to actually present the content of the module to the players; we follow some quests; we get in some fights; we interact with some color...
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Episode 0: Character Generation & Intro from 2015-05-09T00:00
We make characters and introduce the concept of the show. Skip if you like.
We're running through the Wizards of the Coast 5e D&D module, Princes of the Apocalypse. It's an actual play and...